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“Garden Installation” hints at eclectic NS history
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By Amy George Many old buildings throughout Pittsburgh hold clues that point to their versatile histories. The Mattress Factory is one of them. Its clue? The brick window wall in its outdoor garden. Today, dark green ivy dances across the picturesque wall in overgrown tendrils. The wall’s red bricks lack luster from decades exposed to the elements. But Winifred Lutz, the artist who created the wall as part of a larger project on the museum site called “Garden Installation,” once had a vision. According to an artist statement on her website, Lutz designed the Garden to “uncover the urban and
Photo by David S. Rotenstein
Dirty Dozen 2019: Cyclists rest on Lowrie Street in front of Artist Phil Seth's "Troy Hill Incline Co." mural after racing up Rialto Street. Reportedly on a 24% grade, Rialto is one of Pittsburgh's steepest hills that make up the Dirty Dozen race course. More photos from the Oct. 26 event at www.nschronicle.com.
Northside native leaves her impact By Alexis Draut
Photo courtesy of Winifred Lutz
The window wall, part of Artist Winifred Lutz' "Garden Installation" on the Mattress Factory grounds. See MF, Page 7
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The late Dorothy Richardson, a Northsider who spurred a nationwide movement for safe and affordable housing, was honored in October with an official State Historical Marker. “Dorothy was a woman who didn’t take no for an answer,” said Jason Tigano, board of directors’ president of NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania (NWWPA). “In Pittsburgh, we talk about Carnegie and Mellon and Mr. Rog-
ers and here was a Black woman in the 1960s who said ‘I’m gonna do this thing,’ and did it.” Tigano was one of approximately 120 people who gathered in Pittsburgh’s Northside on Oct. 16 to celebrate the unveiling of an official State Historical Marker honoring the legacy of Pittsburgh social activist Dorothy Mae Richardson, who helped found NeighborWorks America. This year marks the 50th anniversary celebration of a NeighborWorks charter in Western Pennsylvania, encompassing the Pitts-
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burgh area. Richardson was a longtime Northside resident, and in the 1960s when the government threatened to demolish her community of Charles Street Valley for the sake of development, she fought to save it, according to Tigano. Richardson worked with neighbors, politicians and bank officials to create affordable housing opportunities for low-income neighborhoods. She founded Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) in 1968, See NeighborWorks, Page 6
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Allegheny YMCA conducts annual school supply drive For the third straight year, the Allegheny YMCA, located at 600 W. North Ave. on the Northside, conducted a Back to School Supplies Drive for the children and teachers at Manchester K-8. The idea was conceived in 2017, when Erica Gadelmeyer, operations director at the YMCA, had the idea of a “Donation Station” at the branch. Each month, the YMCA collects donations of items for a different cause. In the month of August, school supplies for the Manchester school were collected. In the previous two years, the YMCA partnered with JCPenney at Ross Park Mall for the drive. The store provided filled backpacks and two carloads of other supplies. The YMCA, with the help of its board members and Northside neighbors, collected another two car loads of supplies ranging from
pencils, paper, and notebooks, to tissues, wipes, and gallons of hand sanitizer. This year, the YMCA collected over 600 pounds of supplies. New Board Chair, Mitchell Schwartz, petitioned the YMCA Board to contribute to the purchase of backpacks for the students. The response was overwhelming, and 140 backpacks were purchased. A group of YMCA staff and board volunteers dropped off the truckload of supplies on the morning of Sept. 20. Aisha Robinson, principal at Manchester K-8, was ecstatic with the delivery. She told the YMCA staff and board members that last year’s donation of supplies was used throughout the school year and much of what remained was put into welcome packets for the start of school this year. n
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Community Meetings After Jail & Prison Ministry Support Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Allegheny Center Alliance Church 412.321.4333 ext. 127 801 Union Place, first floor
Manchester Citizens Corporation Quarterly meetings, call for times MCC Center, 1319 Allegheny Ave. 412.323.1743
Allegheny West Civic Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m. Calvary United Methodist Church 412.323.8884
Manchester Public Safety Meeting Quarterly meetings, call for times Northside Leadership Conference 412.323.1743
Brighton Heights Citizens Federation 2nd Thursday, bi-monthly, 7 p.m. Morrow Elementary School 412.734.0233
Northside Rotary Club Every Friday, noon Cardello Building, 2nd Floor
Brightwood Civic Group 1st Tuesday, monthly,6 p.m. Pressley Ridge, 2611 Stayton St. 412.732.8152 Brightwood Community Emergency Response Shelter 3rd Thursday, monthly, 6 p.m. 3219 Central Ave. California-Kirkbride Blockwatch 3rd Thursday, monthly, 7 p.m. 1601 Brighton Rd., 3rd floor California-Kirkbride Neighbors 2nd Thursday, monthly, 7 p.m. 1601 Brighton Rd., 3rd floor 412.758.3898
NS Coalition for Fair Housing Board 2nd Monday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. 1821 Brighton Rd. 412.321.5527 NS Coalition for Fair Housing Members Monthly, call for times 1821 Brighton Rd. 412.321.5521 Northside Leadership Conference Call to confirm 1st Wednesday, monthly, 6 p.m. MCC Center, 1319 Allegheny Ave. 412.231.4714 North Side Lions Club 2nd and 4th Tuesday, monthly, noon Max’s Allegheny Tavern
Central Northside Neighborhood Council 2nd Monday, monthly, 7 p.m. Allegheny Traditional Academy 412.231.7742
North Side Public Safety Council 1st Thursday, monthly, 5:30 p.m. 1319 Allegheny Ave. 1st floor meeting room 412.231.4714 ext. 201
Charles Street Area Council 1st Monday, monthly, call for times Pittsburgh Project, 2801 N. Charles St. 412.321.5567
Northside Toastmasters 2nd & 4th Thursdays, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Carnegie Library, 1230 Federal St. 412-204-6018
Community Alliance of Spring Garden/ East Deutschtown 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Fuhrer Building of St. Michael’s Church 412.228.0376
Observatory Hill, Inc. 3rd Wednesday, monthly, 7 p.m. Byzantine Seminary, 3605 Perrysville Ave. 412.231.2887
Deutschtown New Hope Council 3rd Thursday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Community Center, 623 Suismon St.
The Promise Group Every other Tuesday, 6 p.m. Western Pa. Humane Society 412.321.1019
East Allegheny Community Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7 p.m. Arnold’s Tea 412.321.1204
Troy Hill Citizens Council March 8, June 6th, Sept. 12, Dec. 12. 1515 Tinsbury St. 412.321.2852
Fineview & Perry Hilltop Citizens Councils 4th Tuesday, monthly, 6 p.m. Contact for location info@ourfuturehilltop.org 412-238-7528
Spring Hill Civic League March 4, May 6, Sept. 9, Oct. 7, Nov. 4 6 p.m, Spring Hill Elementary School auditorium, contact@shcl.org
Mexican War Streets Society 3rd Monday, bi-monthly, 6:30-7 p.m. 1400 Buena Vista St. 412.323.9030
Summer Hill Citizens Committee 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. WPXI Television Station community room
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Feeding the Hungry for Thanksgiving 2019 - Do you need a meal on Thanksgiving? The Rotary Clubs of Bethel-St. Clair and Northern Allegheny, and Holy Assumption of St. Mary Orthodox Church are partnering again this year for “Get Stuffed With Love.” They will cook and assemble food on Thanksgiving Day and Pittsburgh Police Officers will deliver it. Over the past 16 years, this event has gone from feeding 250 people who are homeless, shut-ins, disabled, and in need to over 3,800 people, and the numbers keep growing! If you need a meal or know someone that may, you just need to contact your local police zone officer. The deadline date to call in a meal is Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2019. NO EXCEPTIONS, so please call now. Representing the Zone 1 Police Department is Officer Sylvester Wright or Officer Darrick Payton at 412323-7201. Email them at sylvester. wright@pittsburghpa.gov or darrick.payton@pittsburghpa.gov. crime statistics - In Zone 1
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Northside for the month of September 2019: 3,902 calls for service answered; 532 reportable incidents; 159 arrests; 16 firearms recovered. Within a five-year average, cri-
concerns. Pittsburgh Emergency Medical Services (EMS) offer many programs for the safety of residents throughout the city of Pittsburgh.
(SIDS), Pittsburgh EMS is partnering with the Cribs for Kids National Public Safety Initiative. This community safety program provides safe sleep tips and free portable cribs to families in need. For more information, please contact Cribs for Kids at 412-322-5680. They also offer services to show you how to install car seats properly in your vehicle and can provide proper car seats for families in need. For more information on this service, please contact the non-emergency line for Pittsburgh EMS at 412-622-6930. As always, please check in with your elderly and disabled neighbors for any assistance needs. David Stacy is the president of the Northside Public Safety Photo by Craig Adderley via Pexels Council. (NPSC). Please contact "Get Stuffed With Love" is an annual event put on by The Rotary NPSC for more information or Clubs of Bethel-St. Clair and Northern Allegheny, Holy Assumption of details by phone at 412-321-0295 or St. Mary Orthodox Church, and Pittsburgh Police Officers. via email: zone1psc@gmail.com. Regular NPSC meetings are me has significantly dropped by One in particular to mention is the held on the first Thursday of every 34% in our Northside neighborhood “Cribs for Kids” program. Conside- month starting at 5:30 p.m. Meetwith much thanks to our Zone 1 po- ring that about 3,500 infant deaths ings are held at the Manchester Citlice officers as well as neighbors that occur every year in the U.S. due izens Corporation, 1319 Allegheny are proactive on reporting crime and to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Ave., 15233. n
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Pigtoberfest combines history, innovative art in Troy Hill By David S. Rotenstein Troy Hill Citizens hosted the second annual Pigtoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 12. The community festival in Troy Hill Citizens Park attracted about 50 people. “The idea came from, if you know anything about Troy Hill history and Herrs Island down there, how they kind of drove pigs up Rialto Street and over into Spring Garden,” said Troy Hill Citizens Chairman Patrick Duffey. Pigs were transported from rail stations to stockyards formerly housed on Herrs Island, which is now known as Washington’s Landing, and herded up the hill—now Rialto Street— to be slaughtered at meat packing plants in Spring Garden. Pigtoberfest featured barbecue and side dishes catered by M.R. Pigs Barbeque. There was pumpkin carving and other games for children. R&R Jazz played on the park’s stage and neighbors bought raffle tickets to support the nonprofit organization’s programs. “It’s just kind of a community festival where we get some neighbors to do a big pig roast,” explained Duffey. “We do everything donation-based, so if you can donate some money, great. If you can’t, you can still get all the food you want. Just a nice little quaint community
festival.” This year’s Pigtoberfest coincided with the Steps We Take neighborhood tour and art installation spon-
Photo by David S. Rotenstein
Troy Hill Citizens Chairman Patrick Duffey at the annual Pigtoberfest, a combined community celebration of history and art. sored by Bike Pittsburgh (BikePGH) and the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Office of Public Art (OPA). The steps program included an app with audio segments which were triggered to play as participants approached various places throughout the neighborhood. The steps along Rialto Street, long known as “Pig Hill” by area residents for its livestock drives, had speakers and lights installed. The speakers played clips of interviews with Troy Hill residents and lighting strips punctuated the walk up and down the steps. n
Apply to Love Your Block Applications are now open for the City of Pittsburgh's Spring-Summer 2020 Love Your Block projects. If you have a project to improve your neighborhood by combating blight and building resilience, apply online at applyloveyourblock.pittsburghpa.gov. Winning projects will be awarded $1,500 in funds to pay for equipment and supplies, neighbor engagement, and project labor. A $3,000 award will be given to the "most impressive block transformation" for future ren-
ovations to the site. Project examples include maintaining community gardens, cleaning up neighborhoods, and planting trees and flowers. Here are some tips for a strong application: Make sure your project is feasible, builds strong partnerships, and engages neighbors. Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2020. Direct questions and concerns to Leah Friedman via email at leah. friedman@pittsburghpa.gov or by phone at 412-255-4773. n
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A burgeoning business district defines Brighton Heights By Amanda Andrews Brighton Heights is one of those neighborhoods that if you blink you might miss it. It’s tucked away on a hill just above the Ohio River, surrounded by Bellevue, McKees Rocks and Ross Township, and only 1.1 square miles. However, this diverse neighborhood, full of active residents and businesses, compensates for any lack of size. The history of this neighborhood is remarkably similar to other Northside ones. Originally a boomtown for German settlers, and an area once under Allegheny City’s jurisdiction, it was annexed by the city of Pittsburgh in 1907. Brighton Heights is particularly noted for its architecture and has been featured multiple times in both The Northside Chronicle and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for its house tours. Many residents have lived here most of their lives, which emboldens their sense of neighborhood pride. No community, however, is
without its conflicts. According to four-year Brighton Heights resident Danielle Graham Robinson, there is a divide between residents on some issues. “There is often an ‘us versus them’ mentality between newer residents and people who grew up here that can be frustrating, especially in neighborhood groups online,” said Robinson. “Overall, I’d say that no matter how long people have lived here, we all want the same things: safe streets, opportunities for residents, and a strong, welcoming, family friendly community. We don’t always agree on how to achieve those goals though.” One factor that can be agreed upon in Brighton Heights is the popularity of its business district on California Avenue. Just off of Ohio River Boulevard, this long winding road hosts a string of local businesses on a single block, each servicing a different aspect of the lives of Brighton Heights’ residents. Tom Friday’s Market, a local butcher shop and grocery store, is
the longest standing business on California Avenue. “Tom Friday’s is… well-respected in the neighborhood, and
to eat delicious food without doing all the work,” said Robinson. Tom Friday’s Market is very unique in this neighborhood, let
Photo by Amanda Andrews
The "Shops on California" make up the popular "one-stop shopping" business district of Brighton Heights. has some of the highest quality butchered meats in the city. My personal favorites are their gyro burgers with in-house tzatziki sauce and pre-made meatloaf. Both are great for busy people like me who want
alone in Western Pennsylvania, for the traditional way that their meat is prepared and displayed. According to owner Tom Friday, they are the See Brighton Heights, Page 11
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Oct. 16 declared "NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania Day" ed territory.” and Richardson were close friends, Richardson’s son, Jonathan, adding that Richardson “changed and when the Johnson administra- who shared a few words at the ded- her diapers.” tion caught wind of what she was ication, remembers as a child how “To me she was just a lady in the doing, they invited her to Washingneighborhood that was good friends ton, D.C. to learn more, said Tigano. with my grandmother,” said Kirk“[The result] was what ultimatesey. “I didn’t know how important ly became the creation of Neighborshe was.” Works America,” said Tigano. “This Yet, the impact that Richardson changes more lives than anything left on her local community spurred else we could be a part of.” a national movement that’s assisted For the past 50 years, Neighborthousands of families, said Kelley. Works Western Pennsylvania has Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduhelped thousands of low-income to spoke at a reception following families purchase their first homes Photo courtesy of the dedication, declaring Oct. 16 NeighborWorks Western PA Archives as “NeighborWorks Western Pennand maintain them, building a more stable Pittsburgh community. In ad- Dorothy Mae Richardson speaks sylvania Day,” acknowledging how dition to the Western Pennsylvania at the 16th anniversary of Neigh- Richardson started in her own Pittsbranch, there are now around 250 borhood Housing Services. burgh neighborhood to help families community development affiliates across the U.S. of NeighborWorks in all 50 states. his mother was always busy, touring “Dorothy Mae Richardson and “She was a very bold and fear- around the country to share the NHS her neighbors did more than just less individual to be able to do that,” model. Yet, he didn’t think her ef- save their Northside neighborhood said NWWPA CEO Colin Kelley. forts would continue after she died. from the wrecking ball,” said Pedu“For somebody who didn’t have “It’s indescribable actually, be- to. “By bringing together residents, professional training in community ing a part of this,” said Jonathan banks and government officials to development, what she did in that Richardson. “I know she’s looking revitalize their neighborhood, they time period, working with corpora- down watching this.” established the new field of commutions, the community and the city Jerrilynne Kirksey, who grew up nity-based development that spread government – that was just unchart- in Northside, said her grandmother from Pittsburgh to cities across the From NeighborWorks, Page 1
country.” NWWPA provides services to local residents in the form of counseling and education for individuals or families interested in getting on track to homeownership, according to Kelley. Counselors at NWWPA, according to the organization’s website, work one-on-one with clients to help them set financial goals, build credit, and manage debt. The historical marker is located at the intersection of Jacksonia
Photo courtesy of NeighborWorks Western PA
Historical Marker is now located at Jacksonia and Arch Streets.
and Arch Streets, at the location of NHS’s first office, which Tigano said was an old trailer repurposed by Richardson. n
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Installation reveals the "physical memory" of what came before From MF, Page 1 natural history of the site and to reveal its physical memory.” Lutz’s design study lasted from 1986 to 1990 when she built a model for the Gar-
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“Garden Installation” is now located, and dried in the six-story addition, which was built in 1900—now the home of the Mattress Factory. This ended around 1930, when Pivirotto moved his expanding business to
Photo from Mary Marasti's collection, courtesy of the Mattress Factory
This snapshot from lifetime Sampsonia Way resident Mary Marasti shows fire damage to the former Stewart Paper Company in the early 1960s, where Lutz' "Garden Installation" now exists. den; construction spanned from 1992 to 1997. She incorporated the architectural remains of the then-empty lot, adjacent to the Mattress Factory, into her design, which included the window wall. Bricks were excavated from the foundation of the building which had previously stood on the lot at 500 Sampsonia Way to build the window wall, a building which originally housed the Italo-French Produce Company. Constructed in the 1890s, this four-story structure played an integral part in the history of the Mexican War Streets, which were laid out in 1848 by General William Robinson Jr. on land originally purchased from the Six Nations of the Iroquois. The Italo—French Produce Company, known for its macaroni, was owned by Felice Pivirotto. He resided with his family in a three-story structure across the street from the Produce Company and used the building’s adjoining garage, still standing at 504 Sampsonia Way, as a horse stable. Macaroni products were made in the four-story building where Lutz’s
Pressley Street. Pivirotto was one of thousands of Italian immigrants who, in the late 1800s and early 1900s, settled in the area around what is now the Mattress Factory. “Many of these [Italian residents] worked in agriculture-related jobs,
Photo courtesy of Winifred Lutz
An early photo of Winifred Lutz' "Garden Installation," in-process. including food production and cooking, as grocery store operators and as vegetable hucksters,” Mattress Factory museum archives state. “The history of the Mattress Factory building directly reflects this fact.” Azzarello, Ciaccia, Calcagno, Robbibaro, Sartorio, Pesavento, MuSee MF, Page 12
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Local crafters group a philanthropic social outlet ny Crafters hosted their first sponsors who donated raffle baskets craft fair. They had another one and food and the proceeds went into Every Saturday at 10 a.m., on Oct. 5. The event had many sponsoring the group as well as puta group of dedicated crafters comes together in pursuit of their passion at the Allegheny Senior Living Apartments. The group, called The Allegheny Crafters, was founded by Ruth Ward three years ago. “We gather together to knit, crochet, or do whatever craft the person can do,” said Ward. The group uses crafts as a means to meet new people and learn new skills. The schedule of the group varies with the needs of its members. “It’s a social within crafting,” said Mary Dukiss, a member of the group for the last year and a half. “Truly, crafting is an outlet for us,” she said. “When somebody needs to learn how to Photo by Lauren Stauffer knit, then we are teaching them that, or learn how to quilt. Ruth is a Ruth Ward, left, founder of The Allegheny Crafters, shows off a handmade quilt at the 2019 Manchester Community Day at Manchesrenowned quilter.” A year ago, The Alleghe- ter Field. By Haley McMonagle
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Performance art in Fineview celebrates connections in unlikely spaces Fineview were two of many others, ed, I interpreted that project in my including ones in Polish Hill, West own process,” said Thompson. On Oct. 11 and 12, H. Gene End, and Troy Hill. Each event “My own process is to examine Thompson, a nonbinary artist work- intended to bring attention to the where people connect and how ing in collaboration with Fineview Citizens Council, debuted their communal wearable sculptures for Steps We Take, a new event series created by Bike Pittsburgh (BikePGH) and the Office of Public Art (OPA) celebrating city steps. The events Thompson organized in Fineview took place at the Carrie Street and Graib Street steps and allowed for interactions on and around the stairs to show the connections we find in unlikely situations. “Pittsburgh and the Office of Public Art made a call originally for neighborhoods to apply that had city steps that were essential to people transporting themselves,” Photo by Haley McMonagle said Thompson. “Then there was an artist call that neighborhoods Artist H. Gene Thompson debuted their communal wearable sculptures put out for... artists to be a part of for Steps We Take, a new event series created by Bike Pittsburgh and this process and to make an artwork the Office of Public Art. The series celebrates city steps. that really featured the city stairs as a space to be celebrated.” steps in these communities. we isolate ourselves. My line of Thompson’s events in “As one of the artists select- thought was really thinking about By Haley McMonagle
how transits bridge possibilities to connect with each other. When we transport each other in ways that are public, such as public transit, biking, walking, and really not using personal vehicles, we are able to do a lot. We are able to reach each other.” Events at the Graib Street stairs featured a speaker, music, a photo booth, and, of course, many fabric sculptures, including ones on the celebrated stairs. The audience of all ages was able to both wear and walk through the fabric sculptures, dancing and interacting as music played. “It was really exciting to see how much the audience took to this kind of experience,” said Thompson. “It was kind of a live workshop where people could interact on many different levels.” These events were a call for stairs throughout the City of Pittsburgh to be maintained. Repairing the steps is expensive, but invaluable to communities like the one in Fineview, which are mostly in the See Steps, Page 23
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Brighton Heights on the rise From Brighton Heights, Page 5 only butcher shop in the Northside that can claim to sell hanging sides of beef. “The meat comes in, say, hindquarters to forequarters sides of beef, which we cut down into indi-
said Friday. Friday continued to work parttime at his father’s store through high school, went away to study at Penn State University for two years, then took up his part-time job at the store again while studying at La Roche College, which is known
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Tom Friday's Market, known for their hanging sides of beef, originally opened as Eagle Market on East Street in 1955. It moved to its current residence in 1971. vidual [parts]...,” said Friday. “We take all these larger cuts of beef, primal cuts, and then we cut them down into smaller cuts of retail—individual sizes and servings: T-bones, porterhouse, sirloins. We also, from the trimmings of beef, grind and make our own ground beef.” Tom Friday’s Market additionally offers local pork, smoked cuts, and the popular option of homemade, all-natural hot sausage. “We feel that having the fresh sides of beef is worth the labor,” said Friday. “It is more costly in labor, but it’s so much better and fresher.” The late Thomas Friday Sr. first opened the doors to a store called Eagle Market in 1955—on East Street. It was not until 1971 that Thomas moved the store to its current residence on California Avenue and renamed it Tom Friday’s Market. Tom Friday Jr., the current owner of Tom Friday’s Market, remembers working in his father’s store from a very young age. “I actually started ringing the cash register when I was nine years old in his store down on East Street. He always had me in there helping,”
today as La Roche University. He graduated with a business degree and began working full-time at the store. He’s been working full-time at Tom Friday’s Market for the last 43 years. “There are other places you can buy meat, there’s other places you can buy groceries, but most importantly, we’re selling a service here,” said Friday. “That’s [what] we specialize in: real good service along with high quality and fair prices. That was my dad’s slogan. The thing he always believed in was, he said, ‘If you sell, give the customer a good quality at a fair price [and] they’ll be back.’” Friday said customers go back four generations in some cases, creating a deep and loyal base for the store itself. In 2018, Tom Friday’s won second place in the “Best Specialty Retail Store” category for the Best of Northside Small Business Annual Reader’s Choice Awards. Many businesses have come and gone on this stretch of California Avenue. Drugstores, banks, bars, and bakeries are just a few of the shops Friday remembers that were See Brighton Heights, Page 14
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Mattress Factory a monument to Pittsburgh's industrial history
sections were used to store and sort damaged materials, clothing and othnari, Catelli, Cella, Cimino, Borgo, er relief materials for flood victims. As the economy recovered, both Baggio, Conti, Busin, Therisod, and Marasti were some of the last names portions of the building were again of long-standing families in the area. occupied: the six-story section by “Sampsonia Way was such a the Gorman Candy Company, and From MF, Page 7
Photo, back and front, from Mary Marasti's collection, courtesy of the Mattress Factory
The late Mary Marasti, a lifelong resident of the Northside, in 1938. She stands in front of the former Stewart Paper Company entrance, which is where the Mattress Factory's "Garden Installation" is now located. friendly neighborhood,” reads a historical document from the Mexican War Streets Society. “Everyone was so willing to help one another. During the Prohibition Era every Italian family made their own wine and home brew. The neighbors would go into one another’s houses, drink, and have...fun. On Saturday evenings there would always be music at one of the houses and the neighbors would get together and dance. In the summertime there would be picnics at various farms and the neighbors would get together and go by truck.” Then the Great Depression hit, and both sections of the building at 500 Sampsonia Way remained empty for much of the decade. In 1936, however, Pittsburgh experienced a great flood known as the “St. Patrick’s Day Flood,” and both
the four-story section by the Stewart Paper Company. The paper company remained in the four-story section until 1963, when it was demolished by a fire. After the candy company left the six-story space, it was filled by a furniture company, then, notably, a mattress business. The Mattress Factory building, in essence, is not only a space for contemporary art, but is also a monument to Pittsburgh’s long and multifaceted industrial history—a history made possible by the toil of various waves of immigrants who came to this city from around the globe throughout the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. The next time you enter one of the thousands of centuries-old buildings around the Northside, keep in mind that it likely holds many secrets and stories within its walls. n
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On the Scene: Celebrating RP Day 2019
Photos by Ashlee Green
Highlights from the second annual festival celebrating Riverview Park: ALCOSAN's Frankie the Fish greets guests, Sierra Sellers and her band perform, O'Ryan the O'Mazing swings on stilts, Puppeteer Dave English shows off one of his latest character creations, and a child learns about rain gardens with PWSA. n
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Loyal customer base continues to revitalize business district
Northside’s Small Business Annual Reader’s Choice Awards in the catePittsburgh Born & Bread gory of “Best Pizza Spot.” Creen alonce here and have since left. DeMonday-Friday 6:30am-6pm Sweet Egg Bread ready has a loyal customer in Karen spite some mishaps, the area seems Saturday 6:30am -4pm Only available on Streb, sole owner and employee of Sunday 8am-1:30pm to be on the up and up. Wednesday, Now accepting Credit Cards with $10 minimum Doggone Delightful, a dog grooming “Ten to 15 years ago, this whole November 27th 2110 Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 salon on California Avenue. Streb (412) 231-7555 said she often frequents Chubby’s Pre-order your special breads today! www.BreadWorksPgh.com for lunch, when she isn’t busy taking 1979 - Celebrating 40 years in business - 2019 care of her furry clientele. Doggone Delightful opened in April of 2015. Streb has had a lifelong passion for taking care of dogs, and when the opportunity arose to launch herself into a dog-related Serving Coffee, Tea and Specialty Drinks career, she jumped right in. Rotating Breakfast & Lunch Menu Photo by Amanda Andrews “I used to make dog treats at Try our soup of the week! Karen Streb used to make dog home. I got away from doing that, Handmade sweets treats and chocolates treats at home before opening her and I decided to go to grooming Enjoy works of art from local artists in a dog grooming salon, Doggone De- school after my other job I had—the cafe for the community to gather. company folded,” said Streb. “I lightful, in 2015. learned how to groom dogs, and I’ve Tuesday - Friday 6:30AM - 2:30PM been [doing it] ever since.” area hit a low point, and by [Tom Saturday 8AM-2PM | Closed Sunday & Monday Streb typically sees eight to 10 Friday’s Market] staying in there, it 1022 Chestnut St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 dogs a day. On Saturday, she makes did help,” said Friday, who named facebook.com/KaffeehausDeutschtown @kaffeehauscommunity room for even more of them. The attorney Bill Goodrich’s business, neighborhood reception to her busilocated across the street, and good ness has been very positive for her, landlords, as other influences on especially since her salon is within the neighborhood’s revitalization. walking distance of many residents’ “Now the business, the home, the real estate is picking up, good people homes. “Most people, they’re excited are back into the area. They like the that I’m here,” said Streb. “They said well-built homes for the price, and they consider it ‘one-stop shopping.’ the whole area has gotten better and They can drop their dog off, go to continues to grow,” said Friday. the coffee shop, go grocery shopAnother enduring business is Chubby’s Pizza and Hoagies. Estab- ping. They love it.” Streb keeps a very active Facelished in 1990, this pizza and sandbook page for her business, and wich shop has stayed on California Avenue ever since. Owner Sue Creen mostly posts pictures of the dogs she ll) (a very sma recommends the steak hoagies, veg- grooms. When Streb first opened Dogetarian pizza, and specialty pizzas. Although there are other pizza places gone Delightful, partners John Bratton and Larry Crouser introduced in Brighton Heights, Creen feels themselves to her and booked an confident in her ability to keep cusappointment for their dog. Bratton comics, posters, & original art tomers coming back for more. and Crouser own California Cycle “I have no competitors, and I’ll Path, an indoor cycling and fitness tell you why: You’ve got to care studio first established on California about what you put out, and I care. Avenue in August 2013. They began I’m hands on, and I care about to recommend Streb’s services to everything that goes on here,” said their gym members. Creen. “So as long as you care and It’s now been six years since Cal909 Western Ave. you have the competitors, don’t worifornia Cycle Path opened. The stury about what they’re doing. Worry Northside dio occupies three storefronts to host about what you’re doing.” the variety of classes and personal In 2018, Chubby’s Pizza was 412 231 0938 awarded third place in the Best of See Brighton Heights, Page 21
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Check out our upcoming Holiday Guide in December for more local events and featured businesses to visit this season or take a look at Get forand ourWestern upcoming specialty guides! last month's Fall Guide for a map of Eastready Ohio Street Avenue businesses to explore. All of our specialty guides are on our is the Guide, November is to theexplore Shop Small Guide, and December is the Holiday website underOctober the GUIDES tabFall at www.nschronicle.com the small businesses, opportunities, and annualGuide. events each month.
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jThe Northside Shop Small & Give Big Guide for 2019k With the holiday season upon us, this year's Shop Small Guide is focused on the many ways readers can support small businesses, such as The Northside Chronicle, and remind all of us the importance of shopping, dining, and spending locally to better the Northside community. This guide includes a variety of Northside small businesses and their offerings by main street areas, national and neighborhood events, plus food pantries and programs for those in need and those who wish to spend their support by way of monetary or product donations.
Take the pledge to Shop Small & Give Big this year! Try these 3 steps: 1. Pick three independent small businesses you'd miss if they disappeared tomorrow. Go visit them, say hi, and find a little something to buy this holiday. 2. Consider spending that $50 each month on items you need at the small businesses in your neighborhood instead of national chain stores or Amazon. 3. Build a new tradition by including a Northside small business or charitable group in an annual holiday or celebration- whether it be for the holidays, birthdays, or anniversaries.
National events
focused on local communities Thanksgiving is on Thursday November 28th. Pick up your Thanksgiving table's fresh fixings, pies, bread, turkey, and beverages from Northside small businesses this year. Many know Black Friday as a big box store event with blockbuster deals and never ending lines. Instead of hitting the malls on Friday, November 29th shop, dine, and/or patron Northside's Black-owned businesses. Saturday, November 30th will be the 4th Annual Northside Small Business Saturday with many Northside independent businesses offering specials and giveaways. Formally founded in 2010 by the large credit card company, American Express, Small Business Saturday has become a nationally recognized event focused on bringing holiday dollars to independent businesses. Museum Store Sunday follows Small Business Saturday on December 1st. Even if you've recently visited the museum, check out their gift shops which typically showcase local artists, designers, and original products. The Northside has eight independent museums including Randyland, Johnny Angel's Ginchy Stuff and Music Experience Museum, Bicycle Heaven, Photo Antiquities, the National Aviary, Children's Museum, the new Museum Lab and Mattress Factory in addition The Warhol and Carnegie Science Center which are part of the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh group.
Grab your reusable bags and wallet- it's time to take a trip
all over Northside for these independent small business destinations The weather seems unpredictable in any season, however Google Maps predicts a nice walk from Wagsburgh on the end of E Ohio St. to the Humane Animal Rescue at the end of Western Ave. is roughly a half hour. Enjoy a walk or bike ride through Allegheny Commons Park to reach East and West main streets. Public transportation and public parking is available in each main street. In the past, the Pittsburgh Parking Authority has provided free parking on Saturdays for the holiday season so check the kiosk prior to using the GoMobilePGH app.
Eastern corner of Northside known as the Deutschtown Historic District spans from the bottom of Troy Hill to the Commons of Old Allegheny City's center, now Nova Place
orable and extraordinary! Chef inspired dishes using artisan ingredients. Café Hours: Mon - Fri | 8am 5pm. Closed Sat & Sun. Catering Hours: ANYTIME
The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers 431 E Ohio St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 231-1238
We are a full service flower shop accommodating everyday floral needs and large events alike and a botanically inspired gift shop full of lovely curiosities. Shop our holiday special with 20% Off all Pots and Plants purchased together! (exp 11/30/2019)
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Building healthy, lasting relationships...one wag at a time!
435 East Ohio Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 231-7170 www.sweettimegeneralstore.com
415 E Ohio St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 231-0218 www.bistroandcompany.com Bistro to go Café & Catering is a café and full service catering & event planning restaurant specializing in making events easy, mem-
503 E Ohio St Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Hours 9AM-4:30PM Saturday 9AM-1PM Closed Sunday & Wednesday Family owned business for over 60 years on the Northside specializing in gold jewelry, electronics, and musical instruments. Inventory changes daily, stop by or call ahead in your search for the perfect gift. Holiday special 10% off all Jewelry with this ad! Mens and Ladies Diamond Rings & Tennis Bracelets, Gold Necklaces, Bracelets, Earrings plus more!
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Sweet Time General Store & Gathering Place
Bistro To Go Cafe & Catering
Main Loan Office
General Store & U.S. Post Office featuring boutique Gift Baskets, Cards, Holiday Decorations & More. Join us for Small Business Saturday 11/30 for a sidewalk sale and in-store specials! Plus, unique event space in a parlor setting perfect for bridal showers, birthday parties and business meetings. Now booking holiday parties and more.
632 E. Ohio St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.904.3459 www.wagspgh.com Join us for The Grinch Returns on November 10th and 17th from 11:00 - 3:00. Bring your pets dressed and ready for photos with the Grinch this holiday. Check out our latest arrivals to add to your gift giving lists this season. Wagsburgh Gift Cards are also available for holiday stocking stuffers!
Honky-Tonk Jukebox #10
Allegheny Elks Lodge #339 400 Cedar Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Saturday, November 30th. Doors at 8PM. $10 suggested donation (admission free for Elks!). Sponsored by Deutschtown Music Festival and Northside Leadership Conference.
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The Gift Shop at Allegheny General Hospital
Located on the first floor of the main lobby in the Snyder Pavilion, the Gift Shop is open: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Gift Shop is owned and operated by The Allegheny General Auxiliary. Need to send something to a friend or loved one? All items can be delivered to a patient or employee. Call the friendly staff at the Gift Shop at 412.359.3168
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Kaffeehaus
1022 Chestnut St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 251-0366 Tuesday - Friday 6:30AM2:30PM and Saturday 8AM2PM. Community coffee shop in the heart of East Deutschtown.
ily and friends coming in for the holidays a room in Deutschtown's historic landmark and hotel.
Northside Farmer's Market Fridays from 3-7PM
in Allegheny Commons East Park. Season ends November 22nd. Find a list of vendors at www.pittsburghpa. gov/events/northside-market
Yellow Glove Project is
an Elks Lodge #339 charitable program to collect and distribute household cleaning supplies and toiletries to 1,000 households in the Northside. See our ad on page 19 for more info.
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Green Light Wireless
www.greenwifi.com Pittsburgh's only locally owned internet service provider since 2004. Call (412) 228-3000 for more information on our home and business services in your area.
Northside Community Food Pantry at Common
Ministries 1601 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh PA 15212. Open 9:30AM-12PM Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Volunteers and donations welcome. Also receiving winter clothing and toiletries donations for Hidden Valley Men's Shelter. Call (412) 3231163 for more information.
Travel a historical route through Central Northside's Federal Street CorriProduce To People dor connecting the Northside King Elementary North Shore through School, 50 Montgomery Place, Pittsburgh PA 15212 Nova Place into Final 2019 events are from 10 AM - 12 PM on Saturthe Mexican War day, November 16th and Streets to Fineview December 14th. Be sure and right on up to to bring bags, boxes, and the neighboring hills carts to carry 35-50 lbs. of
Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Massageworks 901 Western Ave, Suite 209, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 (412) 626-2648 www.pghacuandmassage.com
Our unique and cozy spa-clinic has something for everyone! Featuring Massage, Acupuncture and Cupping for pain relief, headaches, anxiety, general wellness and more. Mention this ad at your next appointment for a free CBD sample goodie bag.
Modern Cafe
862 Western Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15233 (412) 321-4550 www.themoderncafe.com Established in 1933, The Modern is the perfect neighborhood bar offering craft beers, cocktails, award winning sandwiches, salads and homemade soups!
food. For more information call the Produce to People hotline (412) 460-3663, ext. 727
Priory Fine Pastries 528 E. Ohio St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 321-7270
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Open daily from 6AM-5PM, Saturdays 6AM-3PM and closed Sunday. Serving cookies, cupcakes, doughnuts, sandwiches, coffee and more. Custom orders welcome. Pre-order your holiday desserts today!
Priory Hotel
614 Pressley St. Pittsburgh, PA 1512 (412) 231-3338 Boutique hotel featuring the smallest bar in the state and within walking distance to East Ohio Street shops. Set up fam-
National Aviary
700 Arch Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Monday-Sunday 10 am – 5 pm 412-258-9445 www.aviary.org Holiday shopping is fun at the National Aviary! Give a membership, gift certificates, or thoughtful gifts from the gift shop. Now through December 31, 2019, get a $15 gift certificate when you spend $75 or more in our gift shop (some restrictions apply).
Rockwell Hair Design
100 S Commons Suite 119, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 at Nova Place. Full service salon with over 30 years in
Brown Chapel AME Food Pantry 1400 Boyle
St. Pittsburgh PA 15212. Call (412) 321-2240 for more info
Brother's Brother 1200
Galveston Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Foundation with a mission to connect people's resources to people's needs. Monetary, humanitarian, medical and educational donations accepted. For more information, please email mail@ brothersbrother.org or call 412-321-3160.
Chateau Cafe & Cakery 1501 Preble Ave. Pitts-
burgh, PA 15233. Offering breafast, lunch, and baked treats. Custom orders and catering available.
Johnny Angel's Ginchy Stuff and Music Experience Museum 1800 Preble & Columbus Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Ecclectic shop of collectibles, records, and rock n' roll memorabilia with a unique museum about Pittsburgh's local music scene.
Bicycle Heaven
Community Dinner & Bingo Night at Propel
Northside Community Wellness Center on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 5:30– 7:30 PM. For more information call / RSVP to Site Coordinator Carrie Barmen at (412) 325-1412 ext. 1510
Ste. 1, Pittsburgh PA 15233. New to Western Avenue. Get a free quote. Call (412) 322-1064.
Refucilo Winery
907 Western Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15233 Tel. (412)251-0231 www.Refucilo.wine info@refucilo.wine We produce high-quality Argentinian wines from our vineyard in the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina. Come enjoy our wine and our Tapas which have been created to complement your wine tasting experience.
The Wild, Wild West: Western Avenue in Allegheny West and Manchester H Gallery 909 Western connects you to the Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Small art gallery featuring quirky shore neigh- the works of illustrator, Karl Huber. Follow for upcomborhood of Chateau, population 11 ing events www.facebook. com/GalleryHPGH
1800 Preble & Columbus Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15233 World's largerst bike museum with unique memorabilia and notable rides. Bikes for sale, rent, repair shop plus parts and gifts for sale.
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Observatory Hill Light Up Event 2019
Friday, December 6th 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Observatory Hill parking lot on Perrsyville Ave. Fun for all ages! Join Santa for pictures, enjoy fun crafts and snacks, plus 50/50, Chinese Auction and more! Seeking auction donations and volunteers for day of. Help us raise money for the annual event by sending your favorite recipe for a special Cook Book today! Contact us for information:info@fivepointsbdohill. com and 412.509.8408. Visit www.fivepointsbdohill.org
Observatory Hill Deli 3856 Baytree Street Pittsburgh, PA 15214 (412) 251-0416
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Observatory Hill Deli opened at the end of July and specializes in deli sandwiches, hoagies, salads and sides & such including Tacos and Nachos which are discounted every Tuesday for Taco Tuesday. We are a community based restaurant and we are listed on grub hub. Our deli features premium meats and cheeses on Pittsburgh's own Mancini bread. We also have a few signature sandwiches such as the Big Dipper, Lil Dipper. We serve breakfast sandwiches all day. Hours of Operation are Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat. 11am 5pm and closed Sunday.
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M&A Tax, Accounting and Notary Services
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Election Day Spaghetti Dinner
Bellevue United Presbyterian Church 457 Lincoln Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15202 (next to Bellevue Elementary School) 412-761-2367 www.bupchurch.org Join us for a community dinner this Election Day on Tuesday, November 5th from 4:306:30PM. Meals include spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drink. Carryout is available! $8 for adults and kids are $6. Donations accepted for extra desserts or bring this ad in for one extra dessert with one paid meal. All proceeds benefit local missions including shelter outreach and fellowship to make our community a better place.
Tom Friday's Market 3639 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Serving the Northside since 1955. Family owned butcher shop carrying the finest, freshest meat. Fresh farm turkeys available for Thanksgiving, order by 11/16/19. (412) 766-4500
Goodrich & Geist 3634 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Top rated injury lawyers and regular good guys, making communities safer. Find out if they can help you today, call (412) 564-4770.
Bethel Food Pantry Open the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 5:30-63:0 PM at Bethel Assembly of God, 1223 Stayton St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212. We have non perishable food and there are no restrictions on receiving food. Donations can be received after our Sunday service around 11:45AM or contact the office at 412-231-5200 to arrange a drop off time.
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Perry Traditional Academy
Riverview Food Bank at
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Riverview United Presbyterian Perry Traditional Academy Commodore #22 moves the ball over Church at 3505 Perrysville Ave. the 20 yard line for a win against Carrick on Friday, October 4th. Pittsburgh PA 15214. Food Dis- Varsity Football tribution Tuesdays 3:00-4:15pm Perry Traditional Academy came in fourth place with an Volunteers and Donations are overall 3-4 in the five team City League. The Commodores always welcome! lost to University Prep at the quarter final playoff game on Friday, October 18th 38-0. Mt. Carmel Food Bank at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 2000 Brighton Rd. Pittsburgh PA 15212. Wednesday 6-8:30PM and Friday 6-7PM.
Northview Heights Family Support Center at 101 Hazlett St. Pittsburgh PA 15214. Call for more information: (412) 323-1020 ext. 210
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Top Photo: Perry Traditional Academy Commodore #5 sets the ball over the net for a close match against Carrick on Tuesday, October 15th. Right Photo: Commodore’s Varsity Cheerleader Squad stops for a photo during their home game against the Raiders on Friday, October 18th.
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Quarter-final playoffs will see King vs. U-Prep and Allegheny vs. Obama on Stats as of October 29, 2019. Tuesday, October 29th at Pittsburgh King came in 3:30pm. Those winners will second place in the Section play Pittsburgh Classical 1 twelve team league with Academy from Section 1 and Allegheny Traditional Acad- Arsenal from Section 2 on emy coming in third with Wednesday, October 30th at Pittsburgh Manchester in 3:30pm. sixth place. Schiller STEAM Championship game is Academy moved to eighth Thursday, October 31st. All standing while Pittsburgh playoff games are held at Morrow moved to eleventh Cupples Stadium. place.
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Cycling studio, coffee bar function as community centers From Brighton Heights, Page 14 fitness opportunities they offer to their members. Bratton and Crouser are Brighton Heights residents themselves and wanted to have a gym within the neighborhood. “ ...We started with just a spin studio...that was the first building, and then we quickly grew. About a year later we added the TRX boot camp room in the center,” said Bratton. “Within the last two years, we added the third room [where we] have heavy bag boxing workouts and weight training.” According to Bratton, they also have a full rowing room downstairs. “...Over the last six years, we’ve grown to like four full-size studios, and we expanded down the street. We are fortunate that buildings have opened next to us that we can keep expanding through,” said Bratton. The hours at California Cycle Path, unlike those of other businesses, operate on a nontraditional schedule of 5 to 7 a.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Their experience and the research they’ve done as trainers at other gyms told them that people typically seek out group fitness activities before or after the traditional workday. The hours also cater to their needs: Bratton and Crouser both work full-time jobs outside of running the gym.
California Cycle Path has also recently expanded its business ownership with Lauren Bradford becoming a third owner. The owners
Photo courtesy of California Cycle Path
California Cycle Path donates the money earned from their new client specials to nonprofits like the Persad Center and the Humane Animal Rescue. are trainers themselves, plus there are six additional instructors. The gym offers indoor cycling, Total Body Resistance Training, or TRX, rowing, High Intensity Interval Training, or H.I.I.T, heavy bag, Turbo Kick, dance fitness, PiYo, which is a blend of pilates and yoga, POUND, a full-body workout that uses lightly weighted drumsticks, and Pilates classes in addi-
tion to personal training. Regular members have multiple options for payment plans, accessible through the Cycle Path website, and there’s even a new client special. When a new client signs up, Bratton said, they get a full week of unlimited classes for $5, and the $5 is donated to a local nonprofit. A new nonprofit is selected every quarter. In June, California Cycle Path partnered with the Persad Center and the LGBTQ community to honor Pride month. The studio has also donated to organizations that focus on sarcoma research—one of the gym’s own members has it— and Humane Animal Rescue in the Northside just to name a couple. Since they opened, California Cycle Path has received much recognition from the Pittsburgh community. They have a five-star rating on Yelp and have earned at least one neighborhood award from the Northside Leadership Conference. Within the walls of their business, Bratton and Crouser, along with the other instructors, strive to create an accepting, welcoming environment. Their gym is just as accessible for novices as it is for active athletes, which creates a friendly camaraderie between members. Due to the close location and special deals offered, many Cycle Path members will frequent California Coffee Bar after classes. The two-year-old coffee shop
is the most recent business to open on California Avenue but that has not stopped co-owners and partners Sarah Mendak and Susie Lobdell from thoroughly getting involved in the community. “...We try to participate in everything that the neighborhood does, like Bright the Night, the Halloween festivals, the clean-up days, all [of] these various things…," said Mendak. "We live in the city
Photo by Amanda Andrews
California Coffee Bar doesn't just serve coffee. They also host live music, open mic nights, and charity events. of Pittsburgh here, and there’s not a lot of places to walk to go and have that experience. We were really happy to be able to provide that.” Mendak and Lobdell said that the experience of running this business has had its “learning curve,” but despite being Brighton Heights residents themselves, they have met people and made friends in the neighborhood whom they otherwise See Brighton Heights, Page 29
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Historic Deutschtown homes, gardens opened to public at 11 a.m. and ended at 4 p.m. The teers were in each home to answer for farming, but was later subdividevent was organized by the residents questions. ed into residential lots. On Sunday, Sept. 29, eight and merchants in the neighborhood Historic Deutschtown, the eastThis year’s tour featured homes homeowners opened up their and the 2019 Historic Deutschtown ern expansion of the former Allegh- that were built as early as the 1830s homes and gardens for the Historic House Tour Committee board of Deutschtown House Tour. The 2019 directors. The tour was designed By Haley McMonagle
Photo by Haley McMonagle
This contemporary rowhome on Foreland Street prioritizes a calm color scheme for personal spaces.
Photo by Haley McMonagle
Photo by Haley McMonagle
Known as the "House of Peace," the renovation of this historic home on Foreland Street was a work of love and patience.
Wooden staircase inside a Lockhart Street apartment building.
Historic Deutschtown House Tour, a self-guided walking tour, began
to last approximately two to three eny City, was developed between hours and homeowners and volun- 1850 and 1920. It was first intended
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Art project also a call to action ed like [other communities] were saying, ‘Maybe we could make that hills and lack other forms of public happen.’ I feel like there is a really transportation resources. strong message with the piece, it From Steps, Page 10
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YINZBURGH! COMICS By Nils Hanczar
Photo by Haley McMonagle
Steps We Take both celebrates the connections people make in unlikely places and is a call to maintain the steps in Pittsburgh neighborhoods like Fineview, where public transportation is lacking. “I think I need to continue this piece a little further because the coals are still really hot,” said Thompson. “It doesn’t feel done to me... Sound-
doesn’t need words to explain and the audience was able to just get it. I definitely see myself touring parts of this work.” n
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Ask An Attorney By Matthew D. Gailey, Gailey Law Group This month's article will focus on an important part of the litigation process, judgments. The goal of any lawsuit is to win and to obtain a judgment against the Defendant. However, a judgment has to be enforceable in order to have any worth. This month's article will focus on judgments and the collection process. There are several ways to execute on a judgment that remains unsatisfied, or unpaid. A money judgment may be enforced by a writ of execution directing the sheriff to levy on and sell property of the judgment debtor. For property to subject to execution, the property has to be only the property of the judgment debtor. If there is a dispute about the ownership of the property to be executed, a car for example, then proceedings will begin to determine if
the property is subject to execution. Additionally, judgment debtors can be subject to discovery concerning their holdings, meaning that creditors can ask a judgment debtor about the extent and location of their property. By doing this discovery, information regarding the ownership of property can help creditors collect on their judgments. As with any lawsuit, it is essential to know if you will be able to collect from the defendant when you win. That is why it is advisable to sue defendants when they have insurance that will pay your judgment. The ability to collect on judgments should be a paramount concern when evaluating cases. If you have any questions about the judgment collection process or any other legal issue, please feel free to give me a call.
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Allegheny City Central
Marshall-Shadeland
Bradlin Spencer to J & Z Rentals LLC at 111 Hemlock St. for $110,000.
Housing & Urban Development to Hildy Johnson at 1123 Hodgkiss St. for $45,000.
ALIMAT LLC to Real Wealth Network LLC at 1502 Boyle St. for $219,000.
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency to Kevin Nathaniel Kirkland at 3011 Vensel Way for $4,000.
Mary Worthy to Overhill Properties LLC at 1508 Federal St. for $164,260.
Kelilah Avery to American Escrow & Closing Co. at 1358 Oakhill St. for $53,000.
DLK Residential Redevelopers LLC to Isabella Soreca at 1685 Perrysville Ave. for $155,000.
Dion Amos to James Burwell III at 1411 Evandale Road for $46,500.
Amr Elrifai to Matthew Hartford and Chelsea Oleson at 1317 Sandusky St. for $256,000.
Leila Gallagher to Christopher Oney and Karly Shorts at 1210 Ingham St. for $148,400.
Danell Edwards to 201712WY-41 LLC at 107 Jacksonia St. for $94,000.
Ray Carter to Ashlea Duzyk at 1162 Marshall Ave. for $183,450.
Estate of Odessa Edwards to 201712WY-41 LLC at 109 Jacksonia St. for $94,000.
Estate of Margaret Kirby to Jared William Glatz at 2705 Pitler St. for $30,000.
K Max Construction to 201712WY-41 LLC at 108 Leduc Way for $52,500.
Ly Thi Luong to Darlene Taylor at 1320 Superior Ave. for $96,000.
David Nichols to Rinaldo Policicchio at Loraine St. (Vacant Land) for $27,500.
John Newman to Akinyemi Akinbode at 1219 Courtright St. for $20,000.
Jessica J Graham Ciufo to Frank Sullivan at 524 Alpine Ave. for $430,000.
Wells Fargo Bank NA to Mustafa Kizilkaya at 2904 Mullins St. for $16,500.
Brighton Heights
Observatory Hill
Estate of Gerald Leighton to HD Acquisitions LLC at 1016 Davis Ave. for $85,000.
Bradley Michael Krugel to Cartus Financial Corp. at 126 Dunlap St. for $166,500.
Stephanie Lyn Eggar Manko to K & N Properties Inc. at 1904 Marmaduke St. for $52,000.
LSF8 Master Participation Trust to Matthew Krummert and Sarah Untch at 12 Dunlap St. for $35,000.
Christopher Head to William Magdziarz and Dawn Aveline at 3564 McClure Ave. for $249,900.
Cartus Financial Corp. to Michael Larson and Amanda Majchrzak at 126 Dunlap St. for $166,500.
Vincent Arnone to Timothy Myers at 200 Richbarn Road for $256,896.
TS PGH 1 LLC to OneOff LLC at 3022 Viola St. for $69,900.
Brandon Brown to Cherry Properties LLC at 3709 Atkins St. for $106,900.
Erin Plazek to Alison Daniel at 3833 Perrysville Ave. for $172,500.
Patricia Krenzel Stough to NCRC Housing Rehab Fund LLC at 3422 Gass Ave. for $33,500.
Perry Hilltop
John Zilles to Brian Moser at 3120 Shadeland Ave. for $6,250.
Benjamin Kelly to James Stone at 825 Marshall Ave. for $185,000.
Kirk Baxendell to Robert McAfee Jr. at 2029 Termon Ave. for $123,000.
Donald Marini to Robert and Christine Parise at 2518 Perrysville Ave. for $103,550.
Ralph Seriana to Mary Nolte at 3718 Atkins St. for $125,000.
David Eckert to NCSC/USA Housing Development Corp. at 2647 Perrysville Ave. for $4,300.
Donald Tustin to Gina Russell at 4047 Brandon Road for $76,000.
Elderly Housing Dvmt. to NCSC/USA Housing Dvmt. Corp., Perrysville Ave. for $1 (Value: $16,820).
BACS LLC to GT Property Holdings LLC at 1709-1713 Termon Ave. for $1,425,000.
Spring Garden
Landry Jr. & Assoc. LLC to Antonio Bradley at 1809 Davis Ave. for $51,000.
Cecilia Pecanis to Brandon Masi at 1822 Spring Garden Ave. for $85,000.
Keith Lyle to Zachary and Kayleigh Zidian at 205 Richbarn Road for $219,000.
Spring Hill
Michael Derbish to Jessica Appleman at 3156 Shadeland Ave. for $69,000.
John Rouse to Real Deals LLC at 1012-1014 High St. for $25,000.
Lorraine Holland to UCG Thirty Three LLC at 3460 Harbison Ave. for $50,000.
Caroline Matys to Eric Werner and Lauren Murphy at 2137 Harbor St. for $125,000.
California-Kirkbride
River Green LLC to Gary Klose at 8 Beckfield St. for $255,000.
3 Rivers Group L.P. to Shawna Duerr at 1209-1211 Colfax St. for $139,000.
Summer Hill
North Side Assoc. L.P. to Northside Props. Res. 2 LLC at 1200 Kunkle Way for $7,744,568.
Anastasia M King Lowe to Anne Marie Emmerling at 4438 Scherling St. for $150,500.
Mistick PBT to North Side Assoc. L.P. at 1010 Lamont St. for $1 (Value: $39,440).
Troy Hill
Bank NY Mellon trustee to Mazz & Lupi Enterprises LLC at 1308 Stranmore St. for $16,000.
Debra Logan to Robert Jewett at 1511 Hatteras St. for $133,100.
East Deutschtown
Joseph Craig to Marlex Properties LLC at 1942 Lowrie St. for $16,279 (Value: $52,432)
Estate of Francis Gasowski to Todd E Smith Removal Services Inc. at 917 Wettach ST, $225,000. Meagan Bucciarelli to Jay and Mary Beth Levrio at 18 Waterfront Drive for $535,000.
Fineview
ARBL'N LLC to Marissa Gallagher at 2034 Eggers St. for $25,000.
Estate of Lynne Parker to J & M Estates LLC at 10 Carrie St. for $15,000.
Jeffrey Fletcher to Mark Rawlings and Melani Cheers at 1124 Province St. for $11,745.
Manchester
Mark Mosley to Jeffrey and Melanie Fletcher at 1140 Province St. for $60,000.
Sheila Biehl to Wanda Murphy at 1612 Sedgwick St. for $100,000.
David Matthew Long to Heisellong LLC at 1620 Harpster St. for $30,000.
Estate of James Richey to David and Frances Williams at 1207 N. Franklin St. for $30,000.
Eva Houser to Edward Paul and Jodi Lynn Finn at 60 Waterfront Drive for $565,000.
Manchester Citizens Corp. to Light of the Age Mosque at 1308 Columbus Ave. for $100,000.
Robert Johnson to James and Julie Young at 74 Waterfront Drive for $759,150. Stephen Andrew Johnson MD to Daniel Murariu at 71 Waterfront Drive for $633,000.
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We’re helping Northside Kids who help their neighborhoods! Apply now for our annual Scholarship Program
Application Form Name: ___________________________________________________________________
NORTHSIDE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2020 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Address : _________________________________________________________________
Purpose of Scholarship: To recognize and award high school seniors who volunteer their time to improve the Northside community.
Phone Number: ____________________________________________________________
Eligibility for Scholarship: ANY Northside resident in the 12th grade, who performs volunteer service in their community and who is attending a college or training program after high school.
(with Zip-Code)
Email: ____________________________________________________________________ High School _______________________________________________________________ Neighborhood in, which you reside (please circle one): Allegheny West Brightwood Central Northside East Allegheny Manchester Observatory Hill Spring Garden Summer Hill
Brighton Heights Calbride Charles Street Fineview Northview Heights Perry Hilltop Spring Hill Troy Hill
Applications must be submitted by the following deadline: Friday, March 27, 2020 To: Northside Leadership Conference Scholarship Committee Attn: Kelly MacKay 1319 Allegheny Avenue – 2nd floor Pittsburgh, PA 15233 **PLEASE NOTE! Please submit an electronic version of your essay also. Email to: kelly@pittsburghnorthside.com
Award: $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. Candidates will be recruited through neighborhood groups and high schools, both private and public. The individuals must reside on the Northside, but they need not attend a Northside high school. Awardees: Will be selected by the NSLC Dinner Committee, which is made up of representatives of the neighborhoods and participating sponsors. The number of scholarships will be determined by sponsor commitments. (Generally 9-11 scholarships are awarded.) Criteria for Selection: The student should prepare an essay of 500 words or less, which describe his or her volunteer activities and future educational plans. In reviewing the student essays, the Committee will take into account spelling and grammar and their overall volunteerism. Consequently, students applying for a scholarship should check their spelling and grammar. Students are encouraged to use the spell check on their computer, and/or to have a teacher, parent or friend review their essay. On the application form, the applicant should include their name, address, phone number, school, and neighborhood in which they reside. Your name, gender or reference to race should not appear on your essay. Also, include a copy of your high school academic records. Letters of Reference: Two letters of reference are required. Your school principal, guidance counselor, or teacher should submit one letter. The second should be a letter from someone who is familiar with your volunteer activities (not a family member). Applications: All applications must be submitted by Additional Requirements:
Questions regarding the scholarship program should be directed to Kelly at the Conference office (412) 231-4714 ext 201 2019 Scholarship Funders:
Alco Parking Dollar Bank Faros Properties Huntington Bank Northwest Savings Bank PNC Bank Rotary Club of Pittsburgh’s Northside Stella Kalaris Scholarship Fund
Allegheny General Hospital First National Bank Highmark Insurance Key Bank Peoples Gas Rivers Casino Slovak Savings Bank Wesbanco
Mail to:
Friday, March 27, 2020
Upon selection of an award, you must provide proof of enrollment with a college or technical/vocational school. You or a parent must also attend the Annual Dinner event and receive your scholarship in person.
Northside Leadership Conference Scholarship Committee Attn: Kelly MacKay 1319 Allegheny Avenue – 2nd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Applications also available at www.pittsburghnorthside.com
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Grammy-nominated illustrator’s work on display at MCG By Haley McMonagle
from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.. The students learned about the process of storyboarding and character design in this art form.
and her 2016 book, “Du Iz Tak?” received a Caldecott Honor and an E.B. White Read-Aloud Award in 2017. In addition, she received
“Carson Ellis: Selected Works” features a collection of pieces by bestselling author and illustrator Carson Ellis. They are currently on view from Oct. 14 to Dec. 23, 2019, at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild (MCG), at 1815 Metropolitan St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15233. Admission is free and although it is closed on Saturday and Sunday, weekday hours are from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. Street and lot parking is available. A public reception was held on Oct.17 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. which included an artist talk by Ellis. The featured works were chosen by Ellis herself to show a range of mediums such as concert posters, Photo by Haley McMonagle album covers, book illustrations, and process sketches. Ellis leads a workshop at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild (MCG) in Ellis taught a design workshop Chateau on storyboarding and character design for picture books. Her at MCG for teenage Youth & Arts works are on display at MCG through Dec. 23. students focused on picture books Ellis has received silver medmultiple Grammy award nominaon Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 12:30 als from the Society of Illustrators tions for album art she designed for to 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, Oct.17,
The Decemberists. Ellis works collaboratively with her husband Colin Meloy, the band’s frontman. Ellis has a passion for giving
Photo by Haley McMonagle
Ellis' 2016 children's book, "Du Iz Tak?," is about bugs who communicate with their own language and together, make a discovery. The book received a Caldecott Honor and an E.B. White Read-Aloud Award in 2017. back and sharing her knowledge with young students. She teaches the students about her experience as a professional illustrator while also inspiring them to follow whatever creative avenues they can. n
Brighton Heights businesses work, prosper together From Brighton Heights, Page 21 would have never known. California Coffee Bar centers on providing drinks and food that is health and environmentally conscious. “I love infusing flavors and creating more of a health element, eating-wise... just more of an organic, fun place to come in and study or meet with friends,’ said Lobdell. Lobdell and Mendak purchase all of their materials for cups and lids from a company called Greenware. “We spend a little bit more so we can buy materials that biodegrade more quickly, that are made
from recyclable materials,” said Mendak. “We do have a recycling program here where we capture recyclables, clean them. We have a single-stream recycling company that comes in and picks up once a week for us.” Coffee grounds are recycled as well. Mendak and Lobdell try to incentivize customers to bring their own cups by using lower prices than would be charged if they did not bring their own. Some of California Coffee Bar’s food comes from Mendak’s and Lobdell’s edible garden, but they also partner with many businesses like Pittsburgh Sweet Treats, Baked
True North and even Tom Friday’s Market. The owners recommend their Turkey Asiago sandwich, the Green Machine smoothie and Nitro Bliss Brew coffee. California Coffee Bar is just as much as a community center as it is a cafe. They host live music events, open mic nights, and charity events. Despite opening in 2017, California Coffee Bar has already received plenty of recognition by the community. It is one of the top 25 coffee shops in Pittsburgh according to Yelp and has received two proclamations from Pittsburgh City Council. All of these businesses, in one
way or another, are interwoven. They may not have an official label or organization stepping in to coordinate their efforts, but they’re continuing to work hard to revitalize their business block. “We’re hoping, eventually—we were talking about maybe trying to put in a petition to get the street named ‘The Shops on California,’ so we can all market together and work together,” said Bratton. While the official title is still in legislative limbo, The Shops on California are prospering and providing a variety of services and outlets to Brighton Heights residents. n
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Northsiders can borrow tools for free at neighboring library By Dan Malakoff Once a tool library opened in Millvale last year, it didn’t take long for Bill Halstrick of Troy Hill to sign up. "I had heard about tool libraries in other cities and was really excited for Pittsburgh to have one,” he said. “The tool library is a great resource, especially for someone living in the city, working with limited space. I can check out tools with my library card that I may only need occasionally and would be expensive to buy.” The goal of the tool library is to help people to maintain and improve their homes and their communities by equipping them with the necessary tools. Members have used the library’s ladders to clean their gutters, pressure washers to clean their siding, and lawn mowers to cut their grass. Formally known as the Maria Mongelluzzo Tool Library, it’s a project of the Millvale Commu-
nity Library and has an inventory of over 600 hand and power tools for building, home maintenance,
Photo courtesy of Dan Malakoff
In addition to lending out power tools, the Tool Library offers educational workshops, like how to build duck nesting boxes. Troy Hill resident Bill Halstrick poses with a test run box. gardening, plumbing, cars, and
bikes. The list of tools is long and includes power saws, drills and bits, wheelbarrows, car jacks, a dolly, drain snakes, shovels, pole pruners, and a carpet shampooer. Close to 15% of the Tool Library’s members live in Northside neighborhoods. "Lots of people can’t afford tools," says Ian Greynolds, an intern at the Tool Library who lives in Perry Hilltop. “It’s awesome that they can just come to the library and borrow what they need for free. And then there are the tools you buy and only use once. Why buy them when you can borrow them?” Craftspeople, tradespeople, and laborers earning income through–or trying to start careers in–landscaping, carpentry, painting, or other activities, can also borrow tools. One of the reasons The Pittsburgh Foundation awarded the Tool Library with a $10,000 grant earlier this year is because it provides a resource for a wide range of people. “It’s about building community,” said Nora Peters, interim
director of the Millvale Community Library. “The Tool Library, in some ways, it’s neighbors helping neighbors. It’s good for individuals, good for the environment, and ultimately, it’s good for the community.” The Tool Library also offers educational workshops that teach useful skills to community members. Participants can learn to build duck nesting boxes for Latodami Nature Center in North Park, how to use power tools in constructing a free little library, or get a lesson in sharpening tools, blades, and knives. Read more about the Tool Library, see a complete inventory of tools available for loan, and find information about signing up at the Millvale Community Library’s website at http://millvalelibrary. org/millvale-tool-lending-library/ or by calling 412-822-7081. The library is located at 213 Grant Ave, Millvale, PA, 15209. Dan Malakoff is the Tool Library Manager. n
Old Allegheny Soccer Championships
Photos courtesy of Joanna Deming and Jason Esser
The 2019 Old Allegheny Soccer Championships took place on Saturday, Oct. 26. Left: In the 10 and under division, the Red Team, called the "Red Rhinos," won against the blue team, "Blue Lightning." Center and right: In the 12 and under division, the Red Team, "Wild Fire," beat the Yellow Team, "Scrambled Eggs."
You nominated your favorites, now is the time to vote for the best in each category!
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Warhol Museum Gift Shop City Books National Aviary Gift Shop
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Cerasoli Badamo’s Giorgios Wise Guys
Breakfast Spot
Nicky’s Thai Brugge on North Tammys Place Monterey Pub Legends Eatery Scratch B&F Max’s Allegheny Tavern Federal Galley Siempre Algo Subba’s Asian Lola Bistro Steel Cactus Restaurant & Cantina
Bier’s Pub Penn Brewery The Foundry
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Coffee/Tea Spot o o o o o o o o o
Arnold’s Tea Mayfly Market & Deli Commonplace Coffee Adda Coffee & Tea House California Coffee Bar Kaffeehaus Crazy Mocha Pear and the Pickle Mezza Luna Cafe
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Monterey Pub Rivers Casino Brugge on North Allegheny City Brewery Penn Brewery Modern Cafe Monterrey Pub Max’s Allegheny Tavern Tequilla Cowboys Scratch F&B Federal Galley Bier’s Pub Park House Mike’s Beer Bar Bar Louie Mana Boardgame Tavern Siempre Algo
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SSB Bank Wesbanco First National Bank KeyBank Citizens Bank
Insurance Agent
o Wayne Alling - Alling Agency, Nation Wide o Karen Chiaramonte -InsuLifestyle Store Lindos Restaurant rance & Notary Tammys Place o Annex o T Rankin Agency - State Adda Coffee & Tea House o Lynn & Barret Farm Insurance Kaffeehaus o Wagsburgh o Jean E Koch-Insurance & Brugge on North Craft Drink Spot Notary Priory Fine Pastries T-shirt Shop o J R’s Bar Health & Wellness Business o Cassie Turner - Liberty Pear and the Pickle o North Shore Teez o Brugge on North o Allegheny YMCA Mutual Insurance Max’s Allegheny Tavern o Annex o Allegheny City Brewing o Physique Rx’d Bistro to Go o Alphabet City o Penn Brewery o Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Real Estate Agent Arnold’s Tea o Armory Works (formerly o Siempre Algo Massageworks Mullens Diner o Karl Owens, Howard Hanna 3E Studios) o Pear and the Pickle o Wagsburgh California Coffee shop o Dunn Real Estate Services o Federal Galley o California Cycle Path Don’s Diner o Jessica Baker, Your Town Realty Record Store o Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse o Heather Edmondson, Keller o Government Center o Scratch F&B Fitness Business Williams Lunch Spot o Get Hip Records o Leos. A Public House o California Cycle Path o Koch Real Estate o Peppis o Mike’s Beer Bar o Charlene Haislip, Re/Max o Physique Rx’ d o Federal Galley Bike Shop o Threadbare Cider House o Julie Snider, Weichert Realo Union Fitness o Cafe on the Corner o Bear Dog Bicycle o Bier’s Pub o Inhale Yoga tors- Achieve o Brugge on North o Bicycle Heaven o 412 Brewery o Allegheny YMCA o Danielle Graham Robinson, o Tammys Place o Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Exp Realty o Don’s Diner Book Store Happy Hour o Brian Larson, Coldwell Massageworks o Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe o City Books o Federal Galley Banker Real Estate o Legends Eatery o City of Asylum o Allegheny City Brewing Dentist o Kaffeehaus o Siempre Algo o Modern Cafe o Northside Dental Contractor Camera Shop o Brugge on North o North Shore Deli o Dr. Dan Strinkoski o Detailed Properties (Josh Nard) o Bernie’s Photo Center o Monterey Pub o Max’s Allegheny Tavern o Team Properties (Guy Schutzes) o Modern Cafe o Mr. Renovation (Chris Waraks) o Pear and the Pickle Chiropractor Hardware Store o J R’S Bar o Nicky’s Thai Kitchen o Phillips Family Chiropractic o Mueller’s Hardware o Miller’s Seafood House o Bistro To Go o Kropf Chiropractic Cleaning Service o Scratch F&B o Mezza Luna Cafe o Observatory Hill Chiropractic o Dirt Doctors Cleaning Pet Store o Park House o California Coffee Bar Services o Wagsburgh o Penn Brewery o Chateau Cafe & Cakery Venue for Live Music o Bier’s Pub o Mayfly Market & Deli o Modern Cafe Laundromat Beer Distributor o Mike’s Beer Bar o Brugge on North o Brighton Cafe o Northside Beer - Federal St. Brewery o The Foundry o Federal Galley o Olde Towne Laundry o East Street Distributor o Young Brothers Bar o 412 Brewery o Elks Lodge #339 o Cleancare o Caruso Beer Distribution o Max’s Allegheny Tavern o Allegheny City Brewing o Park House o Troy Hill Coin Laundry o Wiggle Whiskey Barrelhouse o Penn Brewery o National Aviary Food Market o Bier’s Pub/War Streets Brewing o Allegheny City Brewing Pet Service o Mayfly Market & Deli Members Lodge/Club o Bier’s Pub o Humane Animal Rescue o Giant Eagle on Cedar Ave. Nail Salon o Allegheny Elks Lodge #339 o City of Asylum o Wagsburgh o Farmer’s Market in Alleo Teutonia Mannerchor o Pearl Perfecting Studio o Doggone Delightful gheny Commons o Eagle Scouts o Nails Today o Cooper’s Cutz Pharmacy o Tom Friday’s Market o Ambiance Nail & Hair Gallery o Young’s Men’s Republican o Waltmire Pharmacy o Kuhn’s on Highwood Ave. Club Of Allegheny o Javor Croatian National Hall o Northside Rotary Club o Garfield Club o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe
Auto Garage
o Lockhart Tire o Northside Auto o Troy Hill Garage & Tire Center o Paul’s Automotive o Ray Walsh Auto o Mancini’s Transmission o Mellor Service Station o Everything Automotive o Graceland Automotive o Used Cars in Pittsburgh Sales & Service
Bed & Breakfast Hotel
o The Priory Hotel o The Parador Inn o The Inn on the Mexican War Streets
Caterer / Event Planner
o Red Shoe Events o Bistro to Go o Fabled Table o Chateau Cafe & Cakery o Legends Eatery / Cool Beans Food Truck o North Shore Cafe o Cafe at the Lofts o All in Good Taste Productions o Cafe on the Corner
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Relyon Creative Armory Print Works EM Media Pipitone Group DreMedia
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EM-Media Minuteman Press
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