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Following the damage done from the initial COVID-19 pandemic surge, A+ Schools is trying to turn operations around at Perry. Only time will tell, though, if their efforts will be enough to balance out the harm that’s already taken place at the high school—not to mention the problems that existed there all along. Full story below. By Ashlee Green
Bill Schlageter is a Rochester, New York native, but has spent most of his professional life in Pittsburgh’s Northside. Before his notable role as Director of Marketing and Spokesperson for the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, he led the marketing and communications for the River City Brass (RCB) Band. RCB was founded in 1981 with the mission to revive traditional American brass band music. The band held seven concerts a year, and Schlageter managed their regional See Schlageter, Page 17
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Nichole Sims recalled the nightmare that was the 2019-2020 school year: On top of the, well, worldwide pandemic, Pittsburgh Public Schools (PPS) had a shortage of tech devices for remote learning, and on top of that, some PPS students’ families didn’t even have internet access. They might’ve found a laptop, for example, but Sims knows of some students who had to sit outside of coffee shops or go to the library to actually connect to WiFi and receive their instruction. Sims, who is the Parent Lead for A+ Schools and works with schools through-
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out the Northside, called the whole situation a “fiasco.” In sum, she said the first pandemic year “really just amplified and increased all of the issues that already existed in education, specifically in Pittsburgh and in the Pittsburgh Public School District. “[It] really illuminated the inequity in education, even locally,” she said. Unmet needs There were other aspects too. The need for childcare, for example, was a big one: Parents often couldn’t go to work when their children were home, and students who were normally off at school were relied on, time and again, to look out for their younger siblings. Food insecurity became
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more obvious as well: Many students, Sims explained, counted on attending school for their meals. “That stuff went away,” she said. Furthermore, benefits from the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program, originally developed as a short-term solution for food-insecure households last spring, have only recently begun to be distributed to families in need. All of this led to students missing more days of school than normal, which in turn, played a part in them failing more courses. According to a report last year by See Perry, Page 9
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Riverview Park News: November 2021
November is a great time to think about “Uncle John” Brashear and his wife, Phoebe. John Alfred Brashear was born on Nov. 24, 1840 in Brownsville, Pa. but came to fame during his time in the former Allegheny City and his affiliation with the Allegheny Observatory, located in Riverview Park. This article was mainly sourced from Brashear’s obituary, published in The Gazette Times on April 9, 1920 with the headline “‘UNCLE JOHN’ BRASHEAR IS DEAD.” The article has been paraphrased below. As a boy, Brashear became the apprentice of a machinist. When he was 20, he mastered the trade. He moved from Brownsville, Pa. to Louisville, Ky. and began working with a steam engine builder. Louisville was a focal point of the Confederacy though, and Brashear’s status as a Northerner forced him to leave the city. In 1861, he came to Pittsburgh and found work at Zug & Painter in the Southside as a millwright. This was his career field for the next 20 years. He continued to grow his elementary knowledge of astronomy—a subject introduced to him by his grandfather and galvanized by a traveling astronomer in his hometown—during this time, too. He made it his goal to learn everything he could about the stars. Once he came to Pittsburgh, Brashear married Phoebe Stewart. He told his wife about his goals with astronomy and the young couple planned how he could contin-
ue his study. They found a site in the Southside and Brashear built a home at 3 Holt St. The work was done in the evenings, after his mill labor was over. The home was completed in 1870. He and Phoebe could not afford to buy a telescope, so instead, he started building one. It was completed in 1874. Unfortunately, as Brashear lifted his first lens to the telescope, it dropped on the floor and broke. He went to the mill the next morning, doubting whether he wanted to continue or not, but when he arrived home that evening, Phoebe had already started on the next lens. Brashear’s work and articles attracted the attention of the late William Thaw, a patron of the Allegheny Observatory. Thaw induced Brashear to move his shops from the Southside to the Northside, then Allegheny City. Brashear and his wife made a new home at 1954 Perrysville Ave. and a workshop was built next to the house. It is here that Brashear became affectionately known to Alleghenians and Pittsburghers as “Uncle John.” People of all backgrounds and interests would knock on the door of the Perrysville home and in short order, a telescope was set up for viewing with Uncle John alongside it. It was also in this shop, in 1888, that Brashear invented the spectroscope for astronomy uses. The optical parts made in the Brashear shop were of higher grade than those previously obtained in Germany and resulted in scientific discoveries that birthed current day astrophysics.
From 1898 to 1900, Brashear was the director of the Allegheny Observatory. From 1901 to 1904, he was acting chancellor of the Western University of Pennsylvania (now the University of Pittsburgh); he also served as a trustee of the Carnegie Institute of Technology (now Carnegie Mellon University).
Photo: Allegheny Observatory Records, 18501967, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System.
A plaque on the crypt of "Uncle John" Brashear reads: "We have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night," a paraphrase of the last line of the poem "The Old Astronomer to his Pupil" by Sarah Williams. In later years, Brashear directed the affairs of the John A. Brashear Company with his son-in-law. The firm had no patents and
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no secrets. Whatever was accomplished in its workshops was free to the public. Brashear’s kindness was known by everyone. According to a story published in The Gazette Times following Brashear’s death, the whole city of Pittsburgh took part in a “love feast [sic]” in 1915 to celebrate his 75th birthday where he was called “the scientist having the most friends in the world.” Again on Nov. 22, 1916, the night before his 76th birthday, a string of thousands of people clasped his hands as he stood on the staircase of the Frick building lobby to honor him. In 1919, his friends arranged a postcard “shower” for his birthday that “became a storm,” pouring in from across the nation to his home at 1954 Perrysville Ave. Brashear died in 1920. His ashes are contained in an urn in the cupola under the Keeler telescope in the Allegheny Observatory, next to Phoebe’s. A plaque on the crypt reads: "We have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night," a paraphrase of the last line of the poem "The Old Astronomer to His Pupil” by Sarah Williams. Although the Allegheny Observatory is now closed to the public due to COVID-19, when it reopens, the tours, open houses, and lectures are always free, as Brashear declared that the stars should always be available to the people. Nancy Schaefer is a City of Pittsburgh Park Ranger in the Northside’s Riverview Park. n
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Dist. 1 News: Councilman Wilson Hello everyone, This month, I wanted to share some updates on major construction projects that we are completing across the Northside. First, the new West Ohio Street Bridge has been opened to cars, pedestrians, and bicyclists. This bridge, which is 117 years old
along North, South, East, and West Commons has been maintained throughout this conversion project. I realize that school bus drop-off and pick-up at Allegheny Traditional Academy is a concern for school administrators and parents. I’ve met with the school principal and the administrators to come up with a solution. The plan will be for buses to have access to the section of Arch Street that was cut off a long time ago. Eventually the buses will turn from North Avenue to Arch Street and continue straight, accessing a shortcut to the ring road. Modifications like a curb cut will be made so that school buses can enter the ring road. There will also be no parking for cars during school drop-off and pick-up times in front of the school so that buses can park without blocking traffic. Finally, last month DOMI removed the abandoned railroad tracks that used to cut across River Avenue. This was a tricky and time consuming puzzle to solve, but I’m glad I was able to do it with the assistance of the City’s Law Department and DOMI. These railroad tracks do not connect any train lines today. They just make it dangerous for cyclists and drivers to travel on River Avenue. Back in the 1950s, a city ordinance granted the owner of these tracks permission to lay PERSONAL INJURY | AUTO ACCIDENTS | MEDICAL MALPRACTICE them across River Avenue, a public right-ofSLIP, TRIP & FALLS | CONSTRUCTION ACCIDENTS | EMPLOYER VIOLATIONS way. Earlier this year, I worked with the Law Department to draft and pass an ordinance to revoke this permission. After passage of this ordinance, we had to give the owners Top 50 Attorneys in Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Magazine of the tracks written notice and six months Top Attorneys in Pennsylvania | Best Lawyers in America by Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson to remove the tracks. Because they failed to This month, Councilman Wilson shares remove these tracks, DOMI removed them Pittsburgh Magazine | Pittsburgh Best Lawyers | Best Lawyers in updates on major construction projects in mid-October and sent the property owner America | National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (NAOPIA) | his office is helping to complete throughout the bill. While we were at it, we also regraded and paved a great deal of River Avenue The American Society of Legal Advocates | Pennsylvania Rising Stars the Northside. and the riverfront trail that runs alongside by Philadelphia Super Lawyers | Pennsylvania Super Lawyers and spans the Norfolk Southern Railroad in it. I’m very appreciative of the partnership Allegheny Commons, had deteriorated so I had with multiple City departments to get badly that it was closed to traffic in January this done because I know so many cyclists 2018. The City of Pittsburgh and our partners who have traveled River Avenue have had spent $6.25 million to reconstruct the bridge bad slip-and-falls on these tracks. and reopen it for the public. If you had beThank you for your patience while we At Goodrich & Geist, we believe there are 3 basic come used to using the temporary pedestrian have been making these improvements on qualifications individuals seeking an attorney bridge on the southern side of the bridge to the Northside. If you have any suggestions cross from one side of Allegheny Commons or ideas for further improvements to this inshould always look for: to the other, you are now welcome to use the frastructure, please feel free to contact my new bridge. Also, for the first time in years office. You can reach my staff at 412-255now, you can drive or bike across this span. 2135, email us at district1@pittsburghpa. The remaining construction work at the site gov, or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and of this new bridge should be completed by Instagram. We look forward to hearing from early December. Please note that Merchant all of you. Street at the intersection of Ridge Avenue Councilman Bobby Wilson will remain closed while the old Ridge Place 412-255-2135 Bridge is demolished in the coming weeks. Email: District1@pittsburghpa.gov Work is also ongoing to complete the Twitter: @Dist1Pgh conversion of the ring road at Allegheny Facebook: @CouncilmanBobbyWilson Commons–North, South, East, and West Instagram: @councilmanbobbywilsonn Commons Streets–from one-way roads to bidirectional traffic patterns with bicycle lanes. Currently, the City’s Department of Mobility & Infrastructure (DOMI) has closed sections of Ridge Avenue, East Ohio Street, and South Federal Street in order to complete this phase of the conversion. These roads are scheduled to reopen to drivers and bicyclists at the end of November. One lane of traffic
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District 19 News: State Rep. Wheatley The national media often focuses on the gridlock and conflict in our political system, casting Republicans versus Democrats on the issues of the day. While this might get folks to tune in and boost ratings, it’s not entirely accurate. In October, I joined a group of five state legislators–some Democrats, some Republicans–who are working together to pass a bill to remove obstacles for veterans and their spouses who are transitioning to civil life and the civilian workforce. I am proud to work across the aisle with my colleagues to highlight this issue and work toward a common ground that together we can bring to a vote in the state House. Our bill (H.B. 1868) will likely be voted on by the full House in time for Veterans Day. Once it passes the House, the bill will need to pass the state Senate before it is signed into law. I am hopeful that the Senate leadership will see this bill for what it is: a common sense, bipartisan solution to help our veterans and their families. Specifically, our legislation would: • Require licensing boards to expedite application review for veterans and military spouses and waive the initial licensure fee for military spouses traveling to Pennsylvania. • Consider military experience when determining if an applicant meets qualifications. • Use the Military Occupational Codes Crosswalk to help translate military
experience into civilian licensure requirements.
Photo: Office of Rep. Wheatley
Rep. Wheatley discusses how a group of bipartisan legislators he’s working with are trying to pass a bill removing obstacles for veterans and their spouses.
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Allow for early submission for licensure renewals for military being deployed to allow them to immediately resume employment upon return. • Increase the presence of veterans and military spouses on licensing boards and commissions. • Require boards to issue an expedited temporary license to service members, veterans and their spouses. These are real, substantive changes to the way Pennsylvania approaches occupational licensing, and this bill is an important step to reduce barriers for our veterans, service members, and military spouses. As a veteran, I especially want to thank the state House Representatives who worked with me to move this bill out of committee and position it to pass the legislature, including Rep. Zach Mako, R-Lehigh/Northampton; Rep. Dave Hickernell, R-Lancaster/Dauphin; Rep. Karen Boback, R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming; and Rep. Chris Sainato, D-Lawrence. While the national media likes to portray the two parties as opposites, the reality is that we share more common ground than folks may think, and this bill is an excellent example of how we can work together to get things done for Pennsylvanians. If you or someone you care about is a veteran and needs assistance, please contact The People’s Office at 412-471-7760 or reach out by email to RepWheatley@ pahouse.net. n
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District 20 News: State Rep. Kinkead The last two years have been difficult, and at times traumatic, for many of us, our families, and our neighbors. It has been a stressful period in all of our lives, and now, with the holidays and winter approaching, I want to remind everyone that no one is alone, and that help is available no matter the situation—even if it’s just a shoulder to lean on or someone to listen to you as you share your story. I think everyone who has experienced stress or trauma in one way or another understands how isolating it can be. It begins to feel as if not only are you alone, but that you shouldn’t burden others with your challenges. The truth is, in any given year, one in five adults experience a mental illness. Forty-five million Americans suffer from things like depression, anxiety, or PTSD. The good news is that the overwhelming majority of those who seek help go on to live happy, productive lives. I know because I am one of them. Recovery is possible. Help is available. Yet, we often think about mental health differently than other forms of health. It isn’t. Just like going to the doctor for an annual physical or talking about an aching joint or lingering injury with a friend who can commiserate, it’s important to talk about mental health with others. There are resources available right
here in Allegheny County: • Call 1-888-7YOUCAN (1-888-7968226) to talk with someone on the phone, and if needed, a mobile team can be sent to your location. • Text “PA” to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor.
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Visit the Walk-in Center located at 333 North Braddock Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208. • If you want support, information, or treatment for an alcohol or drug use-related challenge, call Pathway to Care and Recovery at 412-325-7550. • And if you need to talk to someone who has “been there,” call the Allegheny County Peer Support Warmline at 1-866-661-9276 between 9 a.m. and 1 a.m. For many people who suffer from a mental illness, recovery can be challenging. But what helps more than anything—what gives so many of our friends and neighbors strength—is the knowledge that they are not alone. You are not alone. We are all surrounded by people who care about us and who will support us on the journey to get well. Please, this winter, be aware of who the people around you are and what they have been going through. Lend a hand. Lend an ear. And if you need help—even someone to talk to—please, please, use the resources I outlined above. And feel free to reach out to me if you have questions or need assistance, Photo: Office of Rep. Kinkead whether it be related to this or any state In this month’s column, Rep. Emily program or service, by calling my ofKinkead talks about mental health as the fice at 412-321-5523 or emailing me at holidays approach and reminds readers RepKinkead@pahouse.net. My team and I are here to help you! n that no one is alone.
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West Ohio Street Bridge reopens Courtesy of City of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, PA (October 22, 2021) The City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) is pleased to announce that work is approaching completion of the new West Ohio Street Bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad in Allegheny Commons Park in the Northside. The $6.25 million bridge project is on track for completion in early December. This bridge was closed to traffic in January 2018 due to deterioration of the 117-year-old structure. While work is on-going, the project is now at a stage where the new bridge can accommodate all pedestrians, vehicles, and transit. This bridge was opened to all users on Thursday, October 21, 2021. At this time, pedestrians who have been traveling along the southern perimeter of the worksite to cross the temporary pedestrian bridge can make use of the new bridge. Merchant Street at the intersection of Ridge Avenue will remain closed while the old Ridge Place bridge is demolished over the coming weeks. Please be mindful of construction and See Bridge, Page 19
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Chamber Chat: Allegheny City Brewing
It was late Fall of 2016 when my husband and I were on a self-guided walking tour of the Northside and discovered a quaint craft brewery in Historic Deutschtown called Allegheny City Brewing. A super friendly redheaded woman welcomed us in, and we immediately felt a connection. On subsequent trips to the Northside, my husband and I found ourselves stopping at ACB, as it is typically referred to, for a beer after Pirates’ games. Today, most Northsiders (and many out-oftowners) have discovered ACB, which just celebrated their five-year anniversary on Sept. 28, 2021. Serving up delicious craft beer isn’t all they do, though. ACB owners Al Grasso, his girlfriend Amy Yurkovich (the friendly redhead whom my husband and I previously met) and Matt Yurkovich, Amy’s brother, were determined to create a brewery serving quality craft beer and a neighborhood space, bringing all types of people together to build friendships and share their stories. The owners’ passions include community relations, animal welfare initiatives, and improving the environment. Here are just a few of the numerous ways they fulfill them: From heading up Historic Deutschtown’s “First Freitag,” providing individuals with an opportunity to experience the neighborhood and connect with each other, to partnering with neighbors to develop the concept for their Nyami Nyami beer—a yam stout brewed to celebrate
Black Lives Matter (profits from the sale of the beer were donated to 1Nation Mentoring)—ACB takes community involvement seriously. They are hugely supportive of animal welfare groups: Whether it’s by providing a venue to hold (and donate to) animal group fundraisers, e.g. Pittsburgh Doodles, or collecting donated items from patrons to support Joey’s P.A.W. yard sale, ACB is always there to help. Their desire to improve the environment is currently taking shape through an initiative to plant trees on Foreland Street to further beautify the neighborhood. They’ve hand-picked serviceberries for their “wild ale” beer recipes; sourced coffee from Abel Coffee Co. to make a peanut butter cup coffee stout called “Boom, Roasted!”; and used tea from Allegheny Coffee & Tea Exchange and Tupelo Honey Teas for an amber ale called “Think Fall.” The brewery’s spent grain is used by two local farms: Birch Creek Farmery in Burgettstown, Pa., and a family farm in the city’s eastern suburbs. ACB works hard to be a place where Northside neighbors feel welcomed and part of the community. During “preCOVID-19,” various meal “cook-offs” brought neighbors together for a shared meal and made for exciting (and tasty) Sundays! ACB is also the happening place for local food and entertainment. A different food truck is available there most nights and various music from bluegrass to reggae can
be enjoyed. ACB offers open mic nights, card tournaments, free comedy nights, and an assortment of community-driven events such as community garbage pickup. ACB’s
Photo: Anna Yoder
Allegheny City Brewing: Where community is as important as craft beer. Pictured are the owners: Al Grasso, Amy Yurkovich, and Matt Yurkovich.
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contribution to the community is endless! What do the next five years hold for ACB? Grasso suggests a permanent outdoor space. This is for certain, though: Serving and connecting to the community along with creating a wide selection of tasty craft beer will be at the forefront of their continued success. The next time you are thirsty for a fine craft beer, stop by to support ACB. In turn, you are supporting the Northside community. ACB is located at 504 Foreland St. Anna Yoder is the Membership Director of the North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1897, the Chamber’s mission is to “promote, connect and support the growth and success of businesses.” If you have questions about the Chamber or are interested in becoming a member, contact Anna Yoder at anna@ northsidechamberofcommerce.com. n
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November 2021
A history of deforestation
By Jeff Karwoski This is the first in a series of articles in The Northside Chronicle about deforestation: What it means, how it started, and what people can do about it. How many of you have ever cut a tree down or had a tree cut down? If you were sitting as members of an audience and I asked that question, I think I would see a number of hands go up. Keep those hands up. Here’s another
or fall into the abyss? Like the children's “choose your own adventure” books, that choice will be up to you, the reader, to decide. Most of all, this is the story of humans, how they were able to get to where they are now with the help of trees, and how they can move forward in a world that is changing faster than they can keep up with. The beginning The story begins in the past; the distant past. It begins at a time when evolution presented one of the most perfect species it
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In a new series about deforestation, certified arborist Jeff Karwoski discusses what the term means, how it started, and what people can do about it. question: How many of you have seen a tree being cut down? I’ll bet more hands would go up. Next question. How many of you live in a house or apartment; have ever been to a store, a ballgame, or the movies? All hands should be up now. If you are holding your hand up, then you have experienced an environmental condition that is referred to as deforestation. I am not pointing any fingers: My hand is up too, and held higher than most. In fact, I used to operate a business removing trees. I also live in a cabin made entirely of wood, burn wood for heat in the winter, and once upon a time, enjoyed going to the movies, although it's been a while since I’ve been in a theater. I’m about to engage with you over a series of articles discussing humans’ relationship with trees, what deforestation means exactly, and the ways people from all over the world have participated in deforesting the planet. Through the process, I’ll give you an in-depth look at how deforestation not only damages Earth, but can damage a vital part of the human spirit as well. Bear with me. This is not a story of doom and gloom: It is one of hope. It is a renaissance tale of humans’ rediscovery of the natural world. It is a story of love and loss, triumph and tragedy, growth and renewal. A real cliffhanger, where people stand pinwheeling their arms at the edge of a precipice. Will the world's population land safely on the ground
has ever created: trees. Before trees, the predominant plant life on the planet were simple vascular plants, no taller than a couple of feet high, and giant fungus called Prototaxites that have perplexed the scientific community for more than a hundred years. Simple vascular plants were the predecessors of plants with a woody structure that we refer to now as trees and shrubs. Evolution knew it was onto something good with woody plants and around 345 million years ago, large trees, ferns, seeds, and roots systems were dominating Earth's land masses. Until this happened, life on terrestrial Earth had been limited to invertebrate life forms—ones that did not have a backbone. As these more modern plants terraformed their way across the landscape, they created an environment that enticed aquatic vertebrates to come on land for longer and longer periods of time. With the bevy of resources these woody plants provided, such as fruits and nuts to eat and most importantly, shelter, terrestrial dwelling became desirable enough to prompt an explosion of new life forms and the evolutionary race on land was underway. Fast forward 300 million years, and a curious life form emerged. It was smarter than other animals. It was strong too. Beyond that, it was capable of working in well-choreographed groups, which made it highly effective. This new life form is what we now See Trees, Page 19
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New initiatives include block scheduling, community partnerships From Perry, Page 1 the Regional Educational Laboratory of Mathematica (REL Mid-Atlantic) for the Pittsburgh Board of Education, “the percent of students who failed a course increased by 22 percentage points for those who were chronically absent in first semester 2020/21, compared to those who were chronically absent in first semester 2019/2020.” High absentee rates have been an ongoing problem at Perry; that, along with high principal turnover, lower than statewide average graduation rates, and issues of segregation (white families send their children to private schools at more than double the rate that Black families from the same Northside neighborhoods do). They impact everybody, Sims noted: the students who are absent, the teachers who are trying to catch the absent ones up, and even the students who are in class every day. Sims said because of the work she’s done through A+ with PPS—and especially with the organization's focus on Perry— it was uncomfortable for her to see how successful other, non-PPS schools in the Northside, such as Propel Northside K-8 and Manchester Academic Charter School (MACS), were by comparison. New strategies This school year at Perry, though, steps are being taken to try to turn things around.
“We have a variety of balls in the air: Some are landing, some we are still working on planning out,” said A+ Schools Executive Director James Fogarty. PPS administration has implemented a block scheduling format, for example, which swaps out more traditional class period times with longer ones that meet less frequently during the week. The idea is that teachers will be able to spend more quality time working with students and answering their questions. Mentoring for students is a priority now, too, and Perry alumni have been Zooming into classes as part of an “Alumni Speaker Series” to talk with students about the requirements and expectations of various career fields. Fogarty explained that the series allows students to “get introduced— get acquainted—and let the student desire or need create the follow-up.” Perry has also partnered with Thrive18 to initiate outreach to student families and pinpoint the barriers to their childrens’ attendance; Thrive18 connects households with needed resources, such as utility assistance, food support, and job-readiness programs. Fogarty said many Perry students take minimum-wage jobs to help support their families while they’re in school. “How do we create space and resources for those students to be able to put off a $15 an hour job so they can go to school—
so that in three years they’re able to earn substantially more…,” he said. One way that’s in the works is offering students an opportunity to earn an associate
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degree at the same time that they get their high school diploma. Another way: creating “mini units” that give high schoolers practical experience in various career fields
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through local organizations. Those interested in nonprofit work, for example, could shadow City of Asylum; others who want to go into workforce development can see it in action at Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild; and students could sample the field of private space exploration with help from Astrobotic and the Carnegie Science Center. Fogarty said he hopes to see the mini units in effect by Feb. 2022. Looking up Already this year, the number of ninth graders entering Perry has exceeded the school’s expectations, but Sims said she’ll know the new approaches are really working when attendance rates and test scores go up. She’s hopeful, too, about Dr. Wayne Walters’ recent appointment as PPS interim superintendent. Typically on social media, Sims said, people are “dragging PPS through the mud,” but so far, she’s only seen positive discourse about Walters. PPS as a district is “failing a lot of students who aren't getting the education that they deserve,” Sims said, and needs some “healing.” In the meantime, though, she’s continuing to work—and to root—for them. “Going into the [Perry] building, I see the relationships that are being built between the teachers, the counselors, and the students,” Sims said. “There are a lot of great things that are happening… but most Northsiders don’t know that.” n
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Observatory Hill 4th Annual Holiday Light Up Festival Hosted by 5 Points Merchants Group (5PM). Located in the Parking Lot at Perrysville Ave & East St. December 3rd, from 6:00pm – 8:00pm Family friendly event featuring Santa, Kid Activities, Treats, 50/50, Chinese Auction, Food & more! Fun for all ages, all neighborhoods, and free for anyone to attend. Contact us to donate baskets or items for the auction, volunteering, or other support. info@5pmgroupobh.org | https://www.5pmgroupobh.org
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Steps to support your favorite neighborhood small businesses Here are a few ideas worth sharing with friends and family: Call to find out hours or changes in operations of the Northside small business where you'd like to become a new patron. Pre-order in advance for pick-up when possible. Schedule one meal for dine-in or take out each week to start learning menu items. Already a regular at your neighborhood spots? Consider buying in bulk! Many food and drink retailers create fresh and easily frozen meals or drinks to keep on hand for your convenience. Get wild and try a new item! Buy one for a friend! Go farther!
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Visit your nearby Northside neighborhoods to discover what small business offerings you've been missing. Grab gifts, or gift cards, for upcoming birthdays, anniversaries, and celebrations. Consider planning holiday meals with Northside small businesses that cater this year. Mark your calendars for Small Business Saturday on November 27, 2021.
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The Northside eter, who will focus on special projects and Chronicle wins transitioning his work duties through the end of 2021. “Bill has been the voice of our at Golden Quills
Schlageter led Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Sweater Drive From Schlageter, Page 1 concert series. “It was a very good experience dealing in multiple contexts of event planning, in the sense of creating a great experience for the audience,” said Schlageter. It was this job that brought him to the Northside in 1988, where he has resided ever since. The Northside is a special place for Schlageter: He is drawn, he said, to the energy and the vibrance of the place. Before his marketing career, Schlageter studied theater at SUNY Oneonta College & University and worked as an actor as well as an administrator for a summer theater in New York from 1974 to 1988. “I am grateful for the theater experience I had, because I am never shy about public speaking and conveying creative ideas to audiences,'' said Schlageter. Ready for a change in his career, Schlageter heard that the Children’s Museum was planning to expand in the early 2000s, which piqued his interest. In October of 2000, he started his lead marketing role there. Schlageter says his experience with event planning prepared him for what was to come. “It has been a wonderful opportunity that I’ve had to work in these different dimensions of the museum, all on the Northside,” said Schlageter. “I’ve always been proud, not only to work for the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, but also to work within the cultural community on the
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Bill Schlageter, director of marketing for the Children's Museum, has announced his retirement. er was the long-time leader of the museum’s sweater drive, which, according to a press release, has so far been responsible for collecting and delivering more than 43,500 sweaters to families in need. “I hope to be a great help in sharing the knowledge I’ve acquired to new members of the team and [to] seamlessly make this transition a very positive thing,” said Schlag-
the most compassionate and joyful people I’ve ever worked with,” said Jane Werner, executive director of the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, in a press release. “I wish Bill all the best in his upcoming retirement, and am sure he’ll continue to find ways to make an impact on everyone he meets, as he always has done at the museum.” During retirement, Schlageter hopes to participate in some theater again and travel. Since he had a fast-paced career, he would like to take this time to slow things down and explore new interests. n
The work of Janine Faust, former editorial intern at The Northside Chronicle, has won a 2021 Golden Quill Award for her story, “Century-Old Sign Company Has True Grit.” Winners were recognized at an awards ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at the Rivers Casino Event Center. Faust’s story won in the “Excellence in Written Journalism - History/ Culture” category. According to The Northside Chronicle, the piece “profiles Warren Jones, the great-grandson of Albert Eastwood Jones Sr., who founded the Northside-based A.E. Jones Sign Co. in 1897. It also explains how he and the three generations before him have led the business with resilience through various economic downturns including the Great Depression, the Steel Crisis, and most recently, the COVID-19 pandemic.” Northside Chronicle Managing Editor Ashlee Green was also a finalist in this year’s Golden Quill Awards for her story, “‘Tour de Quarantine’ the Brainchild of Pittsburgh Cycling Commentator.” n
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From Trees, Page 8 refer to as homo sapiens. Modern humans had emerged, and like all living things, they came with a strong desire to survive. These prehistoric humans would have been primitive indeed, but undoubtedly used trees to make progress in life. For starters, humans had mastery over fire, which gave them a leg up on all the other species. While modern humans did not invent fire making, (who did, is up for debate) they did find more ingenious ways to use it throughout the years. The wood from trees provided the perfect fuel to burn to protect humans from cold temperatures and other animals. From cooking fires to coal-fired power plants, there are now more fires burning across the planet than it’s possible to imagine. Trees and human survival Trees provided other essential elements of survival for human ancestors. Benefits such as food, shelter, and medicine were not only utilized by them, but manipulated to meet their needs. For example, by taking seeds with them on a migration, they could grow the trees of their choice in a newfound area. It is believed now that the Amazon rainforest is in part a man-made collection of plants; a veritable forest garden. Humans have been moving trees around the planet for thousands of years based on their usefulness and desirability.
Even in peoples’ backyards, you can see trees from Asia and Europe. In the past, trees were treated as a valuable commodity, while in more recent times, more value has been given to agricultural crops such as soybeans, which Brazil has increased close to ninefold in the last 30 years. This brings the acreage planted in soy to 95 million acres. What that means is 95 million acres of one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world has been eradicated in favor of one single species. Do we eat soy from Brazil? You betcha. This crop has permeated its way into our food source in the form of cattle feed to supply our insatiable appetite for beef. Do I still eat beef? Sometimes, but I have cut way back. The point is, trees have been around for a long time; long enough to make this planet ideally habitable not only for humans, but for the vast array of plants and animals relying on the benefits that trees provide. Without them, humans would not be here. Join me next month for a discussion on how mankind was able to use trees to propel themselves into the modern era. Jeff Karwoski is a certified arborist and the Executive Director of Reforest Our Future, a newly founded nonprofit focused on connecting people and trees. He works in the Pittsburgh area designing native plant installations and is a founding partner of the Leyte Reforestation Project on Leyte Island in the Philippines. You can reach him at reforestourfuture@gmail.com. n
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Bridge now open, but work ongoing
From Bridge, Page 6 new detours in the area as work progresses on the adjacent roadway project in Allegheny Circle. Thank you for your patience with these Northside improvements. If you have any
questions, or require further information regarding this project you may contact the City’s Response Center by calling 311 or 412-255-2621. To learn more about DOMI’s other projects, please visit our website at https://pittsburghpa.gov/domi/current-projects.
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The West Ohio Street Bridge, which was closed to traffic in January 2018, is now open for use by pedestrians, vehicles, and transit. n
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⭐ 2021 ELECTION GUIDE⭐
Continued from Page 15 CONSTABLE: Similar to district attorneys, sheriffs, and the police, a constable enforces and carries out the law. They can arrest for felony crimes and breaches of the peace committed in their presence, or by warrant anywhere in the commonwealth. A constable can serve warrants of arrest and mental health warrants; transport prisoners; serve summons, complaints and subpoenas; and can enforce protection from abuse orders, orders of eviction, and judgment levies. Constables are the sole By Matthew D. Gailey, Gailey Law Group law enforcement officials permitted at the polls on election day. Their job is to The holiday season is rapidly coming Q: Will I go to jail for a DUI of- maintain order and ensure that no qualified to the Northside. In every holiday season, fense? voter is prevented from voting. They serve there are more parties to attend and things A: There are mandatory require- six-year terms. to do. An unfortunate byproduct of the hol- ments for jail time associated with DUI iday revelry is an increase in Driving Under convictions. Some of these jail sentences CONSTABLE - PITTSBURGH WARD 21 the Influence cases. This month’s article can be avoided through diversionary pro- Artice Coleman, Democrat will focus on some of the main questions grams, house arrest, and of course, acquitthat I receive about DUI cases. tal. It will be more and more likely that a CONSTABLE - PITTSBURGH WARD 22 Q: What happens if I refuse to Defendant will spend time behind bars if Mark A. Brentley, Democrat give blood when pulled over for a DUI? they continue to rack up DUI convictions. A: It is unlawful for the police to Q: Are DUI checkpoints constitu- CONSTABLE - PITTSBURGH WARD 24 force you to give blood after a suspected tional? Jack R. Weber Jr., Democrat DUI without a warrant and there can be A: DUI checkpoints no criminal penalty associated with your have been found constitutional and you are CONSTABLE - PITTSBURGH WARD 27 refusal. However, there can still be an ad- subject to the same penalties and laws as if Charles R. Adkins, Democrat ministrative penalty from Penn DOT for you had been pulled over by the police. your refusal to give blood which can result JUDGE OF ELECTION: The Judge in an automatic one-year long suspension If you have any questions about of Elections is the person in charge of of your license. If it is your first DUI arrest DUI laws, please feel free to give me a call. operating each polling place. They enforce and you have no criminal record, then it is Election Day rules and regulations, tally not helpful to refuse to give blood. and verify final results, close the polling
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Northside Real Estate Transfers Allegheny City Central
Marshall-Shadeland
Estate of Anna Murchison to G & B Consulting Partners LLC, Armandale St. (VACANT LAND), $60,000.
Estate of Beverly Myers to C & C Linhart LLC at 1549-1551 Geyer Ave. for $10,000.
Todd Wagner to Matthew Conboy and Heather Pinson at 1606 Buena Vista St. for $512,500.
Alexis Demchenko to Brian and William Waryck at 2801 McDowell St. for $110,000.
Douglas Ligons to TS Real Estate Group LLC at 17 Lane Way (VACANT LAND) for $53,000.
David Myers Jr. to Margaret Linhart at 843 Smithton Ave. for $10,000.
Todd Meyer to Jacob Heaton and Dareen Basma at 1401 Monterey St. for $522,500
Akinyemi Akinbode to Lepalais LLC at 1219 Courtright St. for $35,000.
Estate of James Joseph Ciuca to Dominic Sandoval at 500 N Taylor Ave. for $495,000.
Bryan Kenyon to L Davis Investments LLC at 2903-2905 California Ave. for $35,000.
Pittsburgh Urban Development Authority to Todd Meyer at 111 Carrington St. for $42,500.
David Walden to Albert Lardo at 1400 Marshall Ave. for $20,000.
Estate of Annette McCants Green to Seth Hallam and Angela Martinez at 1224 Boyle St. for $153,000.
Thomas Hussar to Parker and Gina Kantos at 1182 New Hampshire Drive for $213,013.
Estate of Evelyn Selinski to David Cercone at 1415 Porterfield St. for $132,000.
Oscar Valentin to Brian Ramoutar at 2717 Plough St. for $189,900.
Brighton Heights Kyle Wetherald to Sherri Lynn Hickernell and Julia Cocchiola at 3607 Fleming Ave. for $299,900.
Estate of David Barshowski to Keith Tassick at 1509 Woodland Ave. for $122,000. Eco Engineering Inc. to Insulbrick Structures Inc. at 2316 Colorado Way for $19,722.
John Anthony McGinty to Chelsea Cockburn at 106 Harbison Pl for $215,000.
North Shore
Scottsdale REI LLC to Home Buying Solutions Inc. at 3926 McClure Ave. for $107,000.
Donna Norris to Aaron and Jia Jia Manuel at 837 S Canal St. for $85,000.
Charles Schmiedlin to Duane Nauman at 3321 Minnie St. for $22,500. Michael James McNamara to Lisa Ann Gyure at 156 Richbarn Road for $179,900.
Observatory Hill
Philip Copeland to KJN Grant LLC at 1238 Benton Ave. for $115,750.
Joshua Carle to Rockey Real Capital LLC at 30 Bonvue St. for $92,000.
Levaughn Robinson to Sean Dickey at 1265 Benton Ave. for $257,000.
Evan Leja to Alexandra Dale Simpson and Diana Bacallao at 15 DeFoe St. for $325,000.
Deutsch & Assoc. LLC to Terra Investment Group LLC at 3267 Richardson Ave. for $20,000.
Dennis Mashoney to Wilson Home Holdings LLC at 3861 Evergreen Road for $100,000.
George Reffert to William Schneider at 1111 Woods Run Ave. for $40,000.
John Gierl to Gregory and Abigail Stoner at 112 Rutland St. for $157,000.
Vincent Pallus to Michael James and Jennifer Lynn McNamara at 4100 Kleber St. for $391,500. Jason Stalnaker to Timothy and Angela Moyer at 1145 Termon Ave. for $180,500.
Perry Hilltop
Khante Wright trste to Zachary Lazewski and Sebastienne Leo at 1110 Speck St. for $150,000.
William Stevens to Garrett and Gosta Frantz at 228 Langley Ave. for $37,500.
California-Kirkbride
Lucas Herter to Jenna Nicole Ammer at 3 E Marshall Ave. for $165,000. TDTE Properties LLC to Climbing Silver Enterprises LLC at 121 E McIntyre Ave. for $110,000.
Estate of David Weaver to Thomas and Tyler Martin at 2133 Brighton Road for $50,000.
Arnaud Juleau to John Dall’Aglio and Davian Medrano at 215 Marshall Ave. for $250,000.
Three Rivers Properties LLC to NS Properties R & S LLC, Brighton Rd. (VACANT LAND), $225,000.
Living Ministry Inc. to Joshua Hardin at 2536 Maple Ave. for $138,000.
Charles Street Valley
Richard Sattler Jr. to DC & AH Holdings LLC at 2422 Wurzell Ave. for $85,000. Eco Engineering Inc. to Insulbrick Structures Inc. at 311 Elsdon St. for $14,250.
Eco Engineering Inc. to Brick Structures Inc. at 856 Brightridge St. for $90,516.
Glenn Washington to Thomas Allison and Julia Saintz at 2653 Veteran St. for $166,000.
East Deutschtown
Spring Garden
Frank Valorie to Robert Reed Kovalan at 818 Blossom Way for $160,000.
Foundry Green Homes LLC to Brian Campbell at 835 Concord St. for $47,000.
Fineview
James Lott Jr. to Kristian Kaseman at 940 Vista St. for $4,000.
T. Lyle Ferderber to Omar Mohamed at 2030 Mountford Ave. for $60,000.
Spring Hill
John Fitzurka to Jacob Daniel Brown and Lauren Elizabeth Alfieri at 1900 Meadville St. for $159,793.
Estate of Wayne Bartolowits to Antwan Mills at 2116-2118 Harbor St. for $251,275.
Historic Deutschtown Estate of Ronald Schultheis to Edgar Parrilla trste at 615 Foreland St. for $140,000.
Manchester Estate of Carrie Moss to David Brunner at Bidwell St. (VACANT LAND) for $17,500. John Kocka to Martin Duggan III at 1226 Sheffield St. for $440,000.
Joseph Schwartz to Amy Ruth Cassidy at 1336 Buente St. for $235,000. Eco Engineering Inc. to Insulbrick Structures Inc. at 97 Royal St. for $43,890.
Summer Hill David Schaper to Ma Del Socorro Vazquez Ramirez and Jazmin Ibarra Vazquez at 373 Ivory Ave. for $125,000. Joseph Korey to Brendan Shepard at 4484 Highridge St. for $172,500.
Old Allegheny Investments LLC to Joseph Hultzen at 1421 Columbus Ave. for $340,000.
Troy Hill
Jonathan Bergholz to Jonathan Bergholz and Lora Reiswig at 1428 Pennsylvania Ave. for $142,500.
Mark Steven Rawlings to Benedict Baldauff at 1120 Province St. for $182,000. Aaron Todaro to Jodie Zangaro at 2041 Lautner St. for $196,000. Lois Sherman to Dwell Pittsburgh LLC at 1103 Brabec St. for $53,000. Stormwind Properties LLC to Rena Woodson at 2040 Lowrie St. for $140,000.
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Northside Business Briefs: November 2021
By Ashlee Green
Krista’s Cantina closes its doors permanently Krista’s Cantina in Marshall-Shadeland has permanently closed after over 11 years. The “local neighborhood bar where we treat our guests like family,” according to its website, was known for its free pool tables and specials on chicken wings. The bar, which was located at 2650 California Ave., held its final weekend on Aug. 27.
Monterey Pub ‘2.0’ now officially open Monterey Pub has reopened under new ownership. According to an announcement on the Facebook page of the historic Mexican War Streets pub, Wednesday, Oct. 20
the post. “As previous owners pass the torch on to the next, this pub has remained an infamous gathering spot for generations. Cheers to many more!” Monterey Pub is located at 1227 Monterey St.
Local pickup now available at La Prima Espresso Co.’s Northside location La Prima Espresso, celebrating 33 years of business, is now offering local order pickup in the Northside at their roastery and wholesale location in Chateau. Patrons can order online at laprima. com and select “local pickup” during checkout. There is no shipping fee and orders are ready on the next available business day between Tuesday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Product options include espresso blends; “relationship coffees,” or blends that give one dollar from each pound of coffee sold to 412 Food Rescue or Chatham University’s Falk School of Sustainability & Environment; and single-origin coffees, which include some certified organic and fair trade ones. Pickup is at 1500 Chateau St. “As they say in Italy,” reads the La Prima website, “‘La vita inizia dopo il caffe’— Life begins after coffee.”
Mayfly Market & Deli celebrates third aniversary
Photo: Monterey Pub
Monterey Pub in the Mexican War Streets reopened to the public on Oct. 20. was its first official day open. Temporary hours are as follows: Wednesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to midnight. The kitchen closes every night at 10 p.m. Brunch hours on Saturday and Sunday are in the works. “We look forward to presenting a modernly historic experience to the North Side and hope to see you all real soon!” reads
Allegheny City Central staple Mayfly Market & Deli celebrated three years of business on Oct. 17. The neighborhood market carries milk and eggs, produce, coffee, fresh bread, and baked goods; canned and dried goods and household items; small-batch Gilligan’s Sorbet; and deli items including sandwiches, salads, spreads, and soups from Brothmonger. “We’re not just a neighborhood market, we’re your neighbor and we couldn’t have achieved this milestone without you,” reads an anniversary post on their Instagram page. Business hours are Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sun-
day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Grocery and deli pre-order and pickup is available at mayflypgh.com. Catering is also available. Mayfly Market & Deli is located at 1327 Arch St.
California Coffee Bar installs new ‘cleaning lights’ to combat COVID-19 transmission
and cheese, and pasta salad. They also have a “Next Day Buffet” option, for up to 10 people: Dishes include meatballs, shrimp and grits, cornbread, and seafood pasta. Pick-up is at the eatery’s Southside location at 1825 E. Carson St.
The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers hosting virtual holiday workshops
Get your craft on this season with The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers. The flower shop is offering virtual workshops for creating a Thanksgiving centerpiece and making a wreath. The centerpiece workshop, entitled “Grateful For Flowers,” will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 24 via Zoom. Materials for the workshop must be picked up on the previous day. Local delivery is also an option for locations within 10 miles of the shop; it costs an additional fee. “Signature Wreath Workshops” are available on the following dates: Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, and 19. All workshops are via Zoom and start at 4:30 p.m. Wreath materials can be picked up, delivered, or shipped to you. Workshops are non-refundable. Find Photo: Cody Baker California Coffee Bar, located at 3619 more information www.thefarmersdaughCalifornia Ave. in Brighton Heights, has terflowers.com. installed new germicidal ultraviolet lights that neutralize COVID-19 in the air. Max’s Allegheny Tavern
California Coffee Bar in Brighton Heights has installed new ‘cleaning lights’ in order to protect its staff and customers from transmitting COVID-19. The germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) lights are different from air filters, which
trap particulates in the air. They, on the other hand, are invisible to the naked eye, and have proven through independent lab tests to neutralize the COVID-19 virus on surfaces and in the air up to 99.99%.
Carmi Express now taking holiday catering orders Carmi Express, with a location at 1219 Federal St., is now taking holiday catering orders. Menus are for a 25-person minimum and include Soul Food, which features fried chicken, jambalaya, potato salad, and baked beans; “B-Q,” which offers barbecue chicken, Italian sausage, cole slaw, and tuna macaroni salad; and Tailgate food, with options for hot dogs, hamburgers, macaroni
now offering 'Flavors of Fall' take-home buffet
Max’s Allegheny Tavern in Historic Deutschtown has designed a new takehome buffet to “take all the hard work out of your Thanksgiving Day.” You can choose two entrees, three side dishes, and one salad. Rolls with butter and apple strudel dessert are included. For the full menu, visit the Max’s Facebook page at https://www.faceb o o k . c o m / M a x s - A l l e g h e n y - Ta v ern-165027936856741 or call 412-2311899. All buffet orders must be placed with a deposit by Nov. 13 and picked up by Nov. 24 between the hours or 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.n
Photos: Murphy Moschetta
MoveForwardPGH hosted a group bicycle ride on Oct. 8 to celebrate the recent bicycle infrastructure upgrades to Brighton Road and California Avenue. The ride route began at the CCAC Healthy Ride station at the corner of Ridge and Brighton and toured both current road improvements and sites of future ones in Manchester. n
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