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Meet Northside’s Brewmasters, Page 1
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Brewmasters: Meet Northside’s local harvesters of hop By Neil Strebig Greg Kamerdze greets construction workers as he steps onto the naked, untreated wooden floors of his soon-to-be-completed taproom. He continues past the unfinished bar, vortexes of dust swirl up into the sunlight dispersing themselves atop power tools and cords littered about the floor, alerting passersby there is still a lot of work to be done before the former Workingmen’s Beneficial Union (WBU) building is back operating as the neighborhood’s watering hole once again. For Kamerdze turning the former neighborhood destination into a city-wide one is exactly the plan. “In general what I’ve seen in other cities and other parts of town are the craft breweries tend to move
in at first and a lot of stuff [follows] in after the fact,” said Kamerdze, co-owner of Spring Hill Brewing. In addition to Spring Hill Brewing, the Northside is home to four other craft breweries within a threemile radius including Penn Brewery in Troy Hill, Allegheny City Brewing in Deutschtown, War Streets Brewery in Allegheny West, and Southern Tier Brewing Co. on the North Shore. To Kamerdze each has the potential to become a focal point in their respective neighborhoods, a catalyst of sorts for both commerce and community. “I think people are going to be surprised coming up here because there is not really a reason to come up to Spring Hill unless you live up here. And this place used to be such a cornerstone of the community,”
said Kamerdze. “When it was the WBU this is where everyone went.” Spring Hill Brewing is the brainchild of Kamerdze and Mike Seamans, it will operate as a nanobrewery producing about five barrels a week. The taproom will feature 8 taps and a “limited supply” of bottles and cans will also be available for patrons. He plans on featuring Saisonstyled beers, low-alcoholic brews (a majority of the beers will hover at or around 5% ABV) with Belgian and farmhouse ale flavors. To him, the selling point of the Saison-styled is their drinkability as “session” beers. “I always envisioned when I opened a place like this it would be a meeting place, where people can sit down and relax for a while,” Kamerdze said. “[They] can have a couple beers over
the course of a couple hours and have a nice, relaxing evening.” For Kamerdze the location is everything. Not just being able to rejuvenate the near-derelict WBU building but also having the chance to collaborate with Rescue Street Farms, an urban farm that also operates off the Varley St. property. Working with Rescue Street Farms allows Kamerdze valuable flexibility with his ingredient list. The implementation of fresh components embodies the sentiments that resonate with Kamerdze, Rescue Street Farms, and the craft brewing culture as a whole; they are creating an identity through local innovation. Even for larger breweries like Southern Tier and Penn Brewery, there is an allure in establishing a See Microbrews, Page 13
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“At the We’re Glad You’re Our Neighbor Picnic, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto joined with members of the North Side’s Somalli Bantu community.” Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church
Brighton Heights Citizens Federation 2nd Thursday, bi-monthly, 7 p.m. Morrow Elementary School 412.734.0233 Brightwood Civic Group 3rd Tuesday, bi-month, 7 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 Central Northside Neighborhood Council 2nd Monday, monthly, 7 p.m. Allegheny Traditional Academy 412.231.7742 Charles Street Area Council 1st Monday, monthly, call for times Pittsburgh Project, 2801 N. Charles St. 412.321.5567 Community Alliance of Spring Garden/ East Deutschtown 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Fuhrer Building of St. Michael’s Church 412.977.1979 Deutschtown New Hope Council 3rd Thursday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. Community Center, 623 Suismon St. East Allegheny Community Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7 p.m. Arnold’s Tea 412.321.1204 Fineview Citizens Council 4th Wednesday, monthly, 6 p.m. 1629 Sandusky Ct. 412.231.0330 Mexican War Streets Society 3rd Monday, bi-monthly, 6:30-7 p.m. 1400 Buena Vista St. 412.323.9030
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Manchester Citizens Corporation Quarterly meetings, call for times MCC Center, 1319 Allegheny Ave. 412.323.1743 Manchester Public Safety Meeting Quarterly meetings, call for times Northside Leadership Conference 412.323.1743 Northside Rotary Club Every Friday, noon Cardello Building, 2nd Floor 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 North Side Public Safety Council 1st Thursday, monthly, 5:30 p.m. 1319 Allegheny Ave. 1st floor meeting room 412.231.4714 ext. 201 Northside Toastmasters 2nd & 4th Thursdays, monthly, 6:30pm Carnegie Library, 1230 Federal St. 412-204-6018 Observatory Hill, Inc. 3rd Wednesday, monthly, 7 p.m. Byzantine Seminary, 3605 Perrysville Ave. 412.231.2887 Perry Hilltop Citizens’ Council 2nd Tuesday, bi-monthly, 6 p.m. The Pittsburgh Project perryhilltop@gmail.com 412.223.7144 The Promise Group Every other Tuesday, 6 p.m. Western Pa. Humane Society 412.321.1019 Troy Hill Citizens Council March 8th, June 7th, Sept 13th, Dec 13th. 1515 Tinsbury St. 412.321.2852 Spring Hill Civic League March 6, May 8, Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Nov. 6. 6 p.m, Spring Hill Elementary School auditorium, contact@shcl.org Summer Hill Citizens Committee 3rd Tuesday, monthly, 6:30 p.m. WPXI Television Station community room
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October newsletter from Councilwoman Darlene Harris
With Halloween coming up, the holiday season is almost upon us! This month is the time for parades, costume contests, and opportunities for everyone to get their fill of candy corn. I’m excited to announce that during this month’s festivities, I will be judging costumes at the East Allegheny Pumpkinfest on October 14. I encourage everyone to come out in their scariest costumes for the day! If you can’t make it to East Allegheny on the 14th, Brighton Heights will be holding its own costume contest at Kunsak’s Funeral Home on October
28th. To everyone attending either event, I can’t wait to be spooked by you! In other news, this fall will likely be warm, but in the event of early snowfall and icy roads, it’s best to be prepared. I advise everyone to get a head start on winter preparations by putting together an emergency preparedness kit which, at minimum, includes flashlights, bottled water, non-perishable food items, a radio, and a blanket. Keep this kit in a safe place that you’ll remember in the event of a power outage or other emergency, and advise your friends and
family to do the same. Enjoy the spooky season! I look forward to seeing every costume this October, and I encourage everyone to be safe while enjoying this month’s festivities!
Northside Public Safety Council October Safety Tips With Steelers football season upon us and with more visitors frequenting Northside communities, the Northside Public Safety Council encourages residents to be aware of their surroundings especially in regards to vehicular theft. With multiple
Always feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns at darlene.harris@ pittsburghpa.gov or call at 412-255-2135 Darlene M. Harris Councilwoman D i s t r i c t 1
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thefts reported last month on Tripoli and Suismon Streets, the NSPC recommends valuables should be safely secured and out of sight. Majority of these accidents can be prevented. Over 50 percent of vehicular thefts in the area have come from unlocked motor vehicles. Whether parking on
the street or in a parking garage remember to take precautions and lock your automobile. In addition, the NSPC wants to remind residents that Halloween Trick-or-Treat will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Any child under the age of 12 should be accompanied by an adult. The NSPSC will co-host a city-wide public safety meeting on Wednesdday, October, 18 at 6 p.m. at 1000 Tropical Ave. in Beechview covering the topic of “Emergency Preparedness.” The next District 1 NSPC meeting will be on Thursday, October, 5 at the MCC Building on 1319 Allegheny Ave. For more information or to report public concerns contact NSPC President David Stacey at zone1psc@ gmail.com or call at 412-321-0295.
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Chateau, a fragmented history and a colorful future
By Nick Eustis
At first glance, Chateau may seem a barren urban desert. Old warehouses and factories dot the landscape and wide boulevards host few cars; sparse greenery grows through the cracks in the concrete, resilient like cacti. But like many deserts, there are still many beautiful sights to behold for those who venture in. Chateau is home to some of Pittsburgh’s most well-known hotspots, including Three Rivers Casino and the Carnegie Science Center. It also plays host to intriguing museums like Bicycle Heaven, a museum packed with bicycles of all shapes and sorts from its floor to its ceiling. Despite this, Chateau is a name unfamiliar to many Pittsburghers. This lack of recognition isn’t necessarily surprising, as Chateau didn’t even exist until the 1960s. The neighborhood was originally part of Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood. Manchester was incorporated into what was then the City of Allegheny in 1867. Later, Manchester
became one of the hubs of business in Allegheny City. The neighborhood quickly became a thriving residential area, with a vibrant immigrant and African-American community. Manchester also became a center of late 19th-century architecture in Pittsburgh. The 20th century, however, brought increased development in both Pittsburgh and its suburbs. A period commonly known as the ‘Pittsburgh Renaissance,’ beginning in 1946 and ending in 1973, saw large-scale urban redevelopment throughout the city, most notably downtown, the Hill district and Northside. One such project envisioned “industrial districts...created west of Chateau Street,” as well as “new highways [running] along Chateau Street,” according to Dan Rooney and Carol Peterson, authors of “Allegheny City: A History of Pittsburgh’s Northside.” The proposed new highways running along Chateau Street would become what is now Pennsylvania Route 65. Construction began in 1961. The highway became the bor-
der for the L-shaped urban islet that is now Chateau, forcibly separating it from Manchester and creating a new neighborhood. A sharp decline in population had already struck Manchester; in a twenty-year span from 1940 to 1960, the neighborhood’s population dwindled from 11,797 residents to 8,528 – a 28 percent drop. With Route 65 splitting Chateau from Manchester, the population of the area quickly plummeted. By 1970, only 681 people still remained in Chateau. Today, Chateau bears the scars of its redevelopment. The great wall that is Route 65 left Chateau isolated and difficult to access, crippling the neighborhood’s population to the point that very few persons still currently reside there. One of those residents, Newport Marina Inc. manager Jason Fleming, estimates fewer than 30 people live in the area. “I’m only aware of three or four [residents], to be honest,” Fleming said. Fleming moved to the region after accepting his current job, as the position came with a house behind
the marina he manages. Fleming describes his home as, “a green oasis in the middle of warehouses.” He is content with the privacy, a scarce commodity compared to city living. “It’s small, it’s comfortable [and] it’s very private,” Fleming said. However, Fleming acknowledges that privacy likely won’t be permanent. “The face of this neighborhood is going to change drastically in the next five to ten years,” Fleming said. With Chateau sitting on valuable riverfront property, development companies have taken an interest. One such company is the Pittsburgh based Millcraft Industries, which is currently working on a 15-acre project called ‘Esplanade,’ which means “a promenade over water.” Esplanade plans to transform the Chateau neighborhood into a mixed residential and business district. “This project will include a wide mix of apartments, condos, and workforce housing opportunities along with a full-service hotel, commuSee Chateau, Page 6
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NSCM celebrates sixth annual Celebration of Caring Awards
By Janelle Wilson
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In part of their annual Celebration of Caring awards ceremony, members of Northside Common Ministries (NSCM) awarded seven Pittsburgh-based individuals and organizations for their contributions towards helping the local homeless population. Awards for the sixth annual ceremony will be presented at The Priory’s Grand Hall on November 3 at 6 p.m. In addition to the award presentation, dinner will be served and a silent auction will be held to benefit the Pleasant Valley Shelter for Men. Entertainment will also be provided by Funky Fly Project, a teenage funk and jazz band. NSCM executive director, Jay Poliziani said that nominees are picked by polling the community through email and social media outreach. “This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase people helping their communities,” he said. “It helps show others the creative connection in community service. It’s not just moving boxes.” Individual award winners include Dr. Edward Kelly, who has worked as part of Operation Safety Net street outreach program since 2003, where he and other clinicians, as well as formerly homeless people, help provide health and dental care to the homeless. Carnegie Mellon University art student Daniel See was also awarded for an art project called “Project Homeless” that he created last year. For the project, the Singapore native imprinted homeless men’s hands into clay mugs, which are sold around the city. All proceeds from the mugs are then donated to Pittsburgh homeless shelters. “It’s a reminder of how [a homeless person] is a fellow human being,” he said. “This is someone who needs help, who’s stretching out their hand to you. This is your choice, now, whether you want to help or not,” he told Essential Pittsburgh last May. Other individual award winners include Darlene Rushing, an advisor for NCM’s Food Pantry, Gary Whit-
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more, leader of Riverside Community Church’s Homeless Outreach Team, and Robyn Greer, a salon owner and hairstylist who opened her salon’s doors on Thanksgiving to feed the homeless. Organizations that were awarded include the congregation of Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church (AUUC). Members were selected as the Outstanding Congregation of the Year for their efforts toward social justice, which included their work with immigrant communities and food pantry collections. On Sundays, half of the church’s collections go to a justice partner. AUUC minister Reverend Dave McFarland, said that the church’s congregation is non-denominational and eclectic in their beliefs, but that spirituality plays a larger role in the church’s congregation and their acts of service. “We come from all walks of life,” he said. “We have different beliefs, some are Buddhist, some are Christian, but we are all true to what we believe.” McFarland said that some of their service projects include donating things that the food bank doesn’t provide, such as toilet paper and diapers. They also donate kid-friendly food for kids who miss out on schoolprovided lunches during the summertime. He said his congregation was thrilled to win an award, but emphasized that they don’t solely help their community for the recognition. “When your spirituality deepens, whatever you believe in, you will organically reach out to help those in need,” he said. The Allegheny Center Alliance Church’s Young Professional’s Mentoring Program (YPMP) was also awarded for students’ contributions. The summer program offers enrolled students the ability to learn vocational and life skills through culinary and professional development programs. These programs are also actively engaging students in service projects for the homeless. Tickets are $100 per person and can be purchased at NCM’s website. Donations are currently being accepted for the event.
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A historical hemorrhage from Manchester has left Chateau with a unique blend of culture
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nity-oriented retail and service businesses, entertainment and restaurants,” said Millcraft president and COO, Lucas Piatt. The project is also expected to improve and expand upon current walking and biking trails, public transportation, and roads in Chateau. Fleming worries that development will ultimately force him out of Chateau. “I don’t necessarily know I want [Chateau] developed,” Fleming said. “I don’t know that a small business like this marina will survive.” It was at this marina that Flem-
ing met Tony DeCarlo, the owner of the Chateau Café and Cakery. This chance encounter led Fleming to take a job at the café as a barista, where he works today as a second job. DeCarlo and his wife Keren opened the Chateau Café and Cakery in 2013. While DeCarlo is a lifelong Northside resident, opening a business in Chateau wasn’t always on his mind. “A friend of ours told us about our building owner, looking to provide more food amenities to the tenants in the building. We saw it as a well-calculated risk in starting
a business there, and so it goes,” said DeCarlo. In addition to cakes and lunch food, the café also caters, hosts private events, and even offers delivery through GrubHub and UberEats. Since starting his business in Chateau, DeCarlo has come to see the area as an untapped reservoir of potential. “It has level land, with lots of brown spaces that could be converted into green areas,” DeCarlo said. “I’d like to see even more companies invest in fixing up some of the other vacant buildings, and provide jobs for the Northside community.”
It’s not just commerce that has found a home in Chateau. Cultural centers, like Bicycle Heaven, have also rooted themselves in the neighborhood. Founded as a vintage bike shop in 1996, the Bicycle Heaven Museum opened in 2011. “It is the world’s largest bicycle museum and shop,” according to museum owner Craig Morrow. “Most [bicycle museums] only have a couple hundred bikes.” The museum has approximately 3,200 bicycles on display and another 800 in storage. The collection ranges from the everyday to the eccenSee Chateau, Page 7
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Cont. Chateau, Page 6 tric, including Elvis-themed rides cants. and the ultra-rare Bowden SpaceBidwell’s programs have been land fiberglass collection. Currently, an important resource for many there are only 37 in existence, 16 of Pittsburghers. One such case is which are resting in Bicycle Heaven. that of Chelsey Seevers, a chemical The museum also operates as a relaboratory technician at Covestro, pair shop seven days a week. a material sciences company. While Just steps from Bicycle Heaven working multiple jobs in the service sits a industry trying quirky to support her destination young daughter, known as Seevers decided Johnny she needed to Angel’s take progressive Ginchy steps towards Stuff. a more stable Johnny career path. Angel is a A friend of musician Seevers introwho grew duced her to up on the Bidwell and its Northside, courses. Soon with a caafter, she bereer spangan a one-year ning over chemical labora50 years. tory technician Angel still program. After performs eight months with his of class and lab group, work, Seevers Johnny began an externAngel and ship at Bayer the Halos, (five of Bidwell’s specialseven training izing in programs Photo by Nick Eustis Bicycle Heaven in Chateau the hits of require the 50s, 60s externand 70s. The museum hosts Angel’s ships). Within weeks after starting massive collection of decade-spanat Bayer, she was offered a full-time ning music memorabilia and audio lab technician position with the recordings. company. Her division later broke In addition to hidden hotspots, away from Bayer to create Covestro, Chateau also has the resources to where Seevers works today. help build a successful community. “Anyone that goes in [Bidwell] “Bidwell Training Center is a comes out different in a very good nonprofit career training school way,” said Seevers. that provides full scholarships to Despite its historical hardships, qualified students,” said Bidwell Chateau is a pivotal slice of Pittsadmissions coordinator, Bridgette burgh. It’s where people can see a Kennedy-Riske. Bidwell has been slice of Americana through bicycles on the Northside since its foundaand old records, where people can tion in 1968 and in the Chateau area find a career they didn’t know they since 1987. wanted, where people can see the In order to take advantage of legacy of Pittsburgh’s city planning Bidwell’s resources, “A person must and possibly its next revival. live in Pennsylvania, have a high school diploma or equivalency, and complete the three-step admissions process,” said Kennedy-Riske. From there, Bidwell works with employers to identify career paths for appli-
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AGH’s proposed Instituion Master Plan for new cancer center
Members from Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), Highmark Foundation, and Allegheny Health Network (AHN) met with the Northside Leadership Conference and local community groups on Wednesday, September 6 to discuss an updated version of their Institution Master Plan (IMP). The AGH team aimed to hear communal concerns about the project and was adamant about community feedback with their current project. The IMP is built around a 10-year plan that will bring a brand new, cancer facility with 65,000 square feet of space to AGH along with additional storage space and temporary units for the hospital. The newly proposed units will be located within the current Emergency Management Institute (EMI) district that encompasses North Ave., Hemlock St., James. St., and Sandusky St. The initial footprint of the plan
is the immediate EMI district and a 1,000-foot radius around the EMI district. This may allow the additional construction of a shared parking garage at Allegheny Center Alliance Church. The garage will be shared by ACAC, AGH employ-
Highmark Foundation executive vice president Daniel Onorato stressed the importance of community input on the plans and stated that AGH is doing everything within its power to ensure that this proposal is in agreement with the
Upcoming Meeting Dates Nov. 7 - Planning Commission Briefing Nov. 21 - Planning Commission Hearing After the hearing on Nov. 21, 2017 Pittsburgh City Council has until Jan. 31, 2018 to make a decision. ees and Northside residents with the financial backing of ACAC, AHN, and NSLC. The proposed 250-car garage was discussed at the meeting but was not a confirmed inclusion to the IMP.
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Providence Hospital on Arch St., the Aeberli Building and the parking lot on 1201 Sherman Ave. will not be changed as no plan of action has been reached for those locations due to community concerns over future usage of the spaces. The AHN-owned building at 4 Allegheny Center is currently being utilized for office space and is under lease until June 2026. No future plan after the expiration of the lease has been confirmed. Onorato also stressed that this is a time sensitive issues and urged community leaders to act with haste since June 2019 will mark an end to shared facility usage between AHN and UMPC. According to Onorato’s presentation the new resources proposed in the IMP will help ensure AHN and AGH have the facilities needed to guarantee patients quality care.
NSCL and local community and civic groups. Onorato also explained (as mentioned in both the IMP plan and presentation) that current AHN-owned View the entire IMP online at properties such as the Devine www.thenorthsidechronicle.com
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Two-way bike lanes to be added to Allegheny Circle
Construction began on Sept. 12 to introduce a two-way bicycle track on four-lane roundabout surrounding Nova Place (formerly Allegheny Center). The track is part of the first phase of construction on the roadway which aims to create safer and friendlier navigation routes for pedestrians, bikers, and motorists. The project is a joint collaboration between City of Pittsburgh Departments of Mobility and Infrastructure, Pittsburgh Public Works, and The Buhl Foundation. The initial $80,000 phase will be completed by September 22. “The failed design of Allegheny Circle as a four-lane, high-speed ring road has needed improvements like this for decades. This redesign will further enhance the ongoing transformation of Allegheny Center into a hub for 21st Century infrastructure and development in the Northside,” said Mayor Bill Peduto in a press release earlier today. Installation of the two-way bicycle track will be in the interior of the roundabout. All parking (currently on the interior lanes) will be moved to the exterior portions of the roadway. As expected temporary “No Parking” signs will be positioned throughout portions of the construction phase. No permanent closures are to be expected, but affected areas outside of Allegheny Circle include East Ohio Street from East Commons to Cedar Avenue; Federal Street from North Commons to North Avenue; West Ohio Street/Ridge Road from Merchant Street to West Commons. Since the construction of Allegheny Circle local residents and motorists have cited a number concerns over traffic patterns and isolated roadways and pathways. With the aid of a SMART transportation
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grant, the goal is to create more agreeable routes for pedestrians, motorists, and bikers which will allow greater accessibility to Northside businesses, residences, and neighborhoods than in past years. The project is expected to be completed in 2018. A number of public meetings with officials, community leaders, and civic groups will be held throughout the course of construction. “This has been a dream of Northsiders for decades,” Buhl Foundation president, Diana Bucco said. “The partnership between the city [of Pittsburgh], One Northside, the Northside Leadership Conference and a host of community folks to bring this dream to reality is just another indication that the Northside is on the rise.”
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Mattress Factory launches “New Installations: 40th Year”
By Nick Eustis
tion piece titled “Mantra.” In this piece, record players found in consignment stores rigged to play repeating patterns of sound, inspired by the repetitive mantras of Eastern religions like Buddhism. The rest of the room was also meticulously decorated with flowers and circular patterns to evoke this spiritual atmosphere.
For some modern art lovers, Pittsburgh’s museum scene might be considered incomplete without the Mattress Factory. Nestled in the heart of Deutschtown, the Mattress Factory has featured the work of over 650 artists, from Northside locals like Randy Gilson, of Randyland to modern art legends like John Cage. With the Mattress Factory turning 40 this year, this historic landmark is cause for celebration. To commemorate the occasion, the museum is putting on a show called “New Installations: 40th Year.” The museum will invite back six artists to create brand new large-scale works that showcase their distinctive styles. One of these artists is Pittsburgh local, David Pohl. Though an illustrator by trade, Pohl first showed at the Mattress Factory Vanessa German’s “Fantastic” exhibit in 2001 with an installa-
These themes of sound and repetition will once again resonate in Pohl’s newest exhibition. “There’s something behind [my] body of work that deals with cycles and cyclical things,” said Pohl. “I’m really interested in repetition in music and how it relates to nature.” The new exhibition will contain both audio and video elements; revolving around loops of Erik Satie, a French composer known for his use of repetition. “Repetition is the most primal thing, like the heartbeat,” said Pohl. “We’ve made music as a way to connect to this primal thing.” In combination with a video composition, Pohl hopes to examine how repetition as it appears both in music and the natural world. Read the full article online at www.nschronicle.com. The 40th-anniversary show will also feature the work of Yoan Capote, David Ellis, Vanessa German, and Meg Webster, as well as Pohl, Wexler, and Lankton. The exhibition will open at the Mattress Factory on October 6 and will remain open through July 29, 2018.
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Northside Independent Specialty Museums rated #4 of 180 things to do in Pittsburgh and #1 of 38 Museums in Pittsburgh on TripAdvisor by residents and visitors!
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Allegheny West to Troy Hill, five microbeweries
separate microbrewery and brewpub for customers in specific locations with this notion in mind. “Down here on the North Shore people can come down here for the day and hit four, five, six breweries,” said Southern Tier brewmaster, David Harries. “[To] see that kind of density in Pittsburgh where people can really make a day of it is cool.” Harries joined the Southern Tier Brewing Co., team in 2011 and after a brief stint as a production manager at Wigle Whiskey in 2013, his affinity for craft beer led him back to Southern Tier in 2016. However, he will be leaving his current role at Southern Tier’s North Shore location next month to take on a similar role in one of the brewery’s North Carolina facilities. Manchester resident, Justin Schau, will be replacing him as head brewmaster. According to Harries, the North Shore location works separately from the parent brewery in Lakewood, NY. They offer guests a selection of over thirty taps, four of which are brewed right on premise. “We send it right from the serving tank to the draft tower. So when you order a pub-brewed here, they pull on the handle and the beer falls out of the facet, it is coming out of one of those tanks direct. So it is really as fresh as it gets,” said Harries. Both Harries and Schau have been keen on utilizing their unique brewing system to experiment with what they call “small batches.” Southern Tier is well known for their 2XIPA and seasonals like the Pumpking Imperial Ale and Warlock
Imperial Stout, but these “small batches” allow the brewing team to create what Harries refers to as “limited releases” for private parties and events, specific to the North Shore location only. “[We’re] looking forward to getting more creative with the small batches and forming inspiration off the city here,” said Schau in response to the customer and cultural feedback they have received thus far on their specialized releases. According to Harries, the North Shore location uses a 10-hectoliter system (1000 liters), which works out to about 8.5 barrels per batch, compared to a 110BBL system utilized in Southern Tier’s Lakewood headquarters. The brew team splits their significantly smaller system into two parts: half for serving and half for fermenting. “The feeling here is kind of a hybrid approach of Lakewood,” said Harries. “Being down here, having that freedom to do things that are more creative or just less efficient, that take longer than something we can do [in Lakewood] that’s kind of a liberating thing. And it pushes us out of our comfort zones to do something a little whacky.” That “whacky” take Harries speaks of might very well be the charm craft breweries have. They offer an escape from the routine. They skedaddle away from the comforting pints of Miller High Life, Coors, and Budweiser that many beer drinkers first grew up with; instead offering them something not just new, but something
intimate, something hospitable, something that separates them from the wonted hoppy herd. “I’m still working through a lot of my beers to find exactly what I want. Which is kind of a cool thing to sell the public in that this beer is never going to be exactly the same,” said War Streets Brewery owner, Jake Bier. He shares his thoughts on his brewery and the craft scene with a nonchalant, laissez-
Jake Bier of Bier’s Pub & War Streets Brewery
faire ‘matter-of-factness’ tone in his voice. It is laced with confidence as he jokes, “Before I could buy beer legally, I made it.” Bier started War Streets Brewery in 2015 and will be exclusively selling the products at his new brewpub, affectionately called Bier’s Pub on Western Ave., the former site of the local burger joint, Benjamin’s. And while he admits that “repeatability” is the goal of any brewery and finding that consistency Cont. Microbrews, Page 14
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David Harries and Justin Schau of Southern Tier
may be key, to him it is unique to be able to offer guests “a one-off beer that is never going to be created again.” This notion of “one-off” beers is partially due to the size of War Streets Brewery, which like Spring Hill Brewery is also a nanobrewery. “We’re very small scale. I’m only making about 50 gallons at a time,” said Bier. Similar to Harries and Schau’s small batch system at Southern Tier that modest yield is something that allows him to experiment with numerous recipes, creating a “low-risk” which is something Bier cherishes because it allows him to have “a diverse set of beer.” Currently, Bier has two War Streets beers on tap, the Sherman Avenue Stout and Brighton Road Black IPA. He plans to add four more on by the end of October. Each of the small operation’s beverages is named after streets located in the Mexican War Streets neighborhood where Bier currently resides. For Bier, the goal was to always remain small and produce a sundry, local product. He speaks with great pride and conviction about the Northside, the craft beer scene and the privilege to not only represent his Central Northside neighborhood with WSB but also to now have a business in the heart of Allegheny West. “I’m just happy to be part of a community that cares so much about their neighborhood and to have such a local crowd that supports local,” Bier said. “I think it is great that these many people are interested and there are that many beer drinkers in the city supporting these places instead of buying generic macro beers.” That concept of supporting local is evident just a mile and half down
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the road where Allegheny City Brewing in Deutschtown and Penn Brewery in Troy Hill are bringing in a sense of community with each frothy pint. “Honestly, the reason we wanted to open the brewery was to be a neighborhood spot,” said ACB owner and brewer Al Grasso. “We have always focused on and feel like we’ve been pretty successful at being a place for the Northside in general and Deutschtown.” ACB is owned and operated by Grasso and siblings, Amy and Matt Yurkovich. The trio focuses on bringing variety with their beers, offering a few “flagships” as Grasso describes like the Deutschtown Brown and Morning Dew IPA. Yet, for Grasso, the success of ACB is about connecting with customers, something that has been made easier with the proximity to multiple bars within the area and the support of local brewers and breweries. “I can’t say I have run into a fellow, local brewer who hasn’t been very supportive,” said Grasso. “Locally it is a huge family. It is really awesome how everybody knows everybody,” said Penn Brewery brewer, Steve Crist. “We all feed off each other.” A Pittsburgh native, Crist first began making beer with his brother in North Carolina. After moving back to Pittsburgh he landed at Penn Brewery, where he has been for the last 8 years and attests, “Most of my knowledge [with brewing] comes from what I’ve learned here.” A large portion of that he accredits to how close-knit the local craft scene is. Even as a large-scale production brewery like Penn –which houses a 6-person brew team, a daily
production of 1,000 gallons, and bottling and keg production twice a week – still values the comradery of their team in addition to the input from neighboring brewers. He cites a number of collaborations over the years with fellow brewers and the recalls an invitation from Southern Tier, where Bier, Crist, Grasso, and others were invited to the Lakewood headquarters for a team-building exercise of sorts. “How do you make the beer scene a better place? There is a lot of opportunity for collaborations and inner play between the breweries [here],” said Harries about the Lakewood trip and its purpose. Crist mentions a recent brew team partnership with Penn and ACB for ACB’s seasonal ‘O-Fest’ brew. It is a two-fold situation; Crist can dial up the phone, ask any of his fellow brewers on the Northside for ingredients or feedback and expect an honest answer in return. For him, the humility and the absence of egos within the scene is an integral attribute that can see the Pittsburgh craft culture grow and possibly rival larger, more established beer scenes in cities like Portland, Austin, and Asheville. “Everybody gives honest opinions,” Crist said on behalf of the culture’s candid nature and be-
lieves that the perfection each brewery seeks for singular products is a valuable commodity for the maturity of the scene as a whole. As Grasso mentions, there is “plenty of room for growth” but the question is now migrating towards how can the breweries collectively work together to bring more visitors into the city, into their breweries – into their neighborhoods. “How can we market ourselves collectively as a place that people will take trips too like Asheville, Portland, San Diego, Denver, and Austin? We feel like we’re getting to that critical mass with highly regarded breweries in the area, but how can we pull our concepts, ideas, and resources to drop people in Pittsburgh to be a destination?” While Grasso, still considers this to be the “explorative” stage of the city’s brewery scene, he believes the right steps are currently being taken. “I think everyone is on that same thought of supporting local beer. We’re not trying to put each other out of business,” said Bier. To him, the presence of multiple breweries sprouting up in such close vicinities to one another allows the city a chance to become “a destination of sorts for beer drinkers.”
Greg Kamerdze of Spring Hill Brewing
Steve Crist of Penn Brewery
Northside’s Best Cafés By Janelle Wilson
It’s no secret to residents that Northside is on the rise, but sometimes we all need a little caffeinatedjolt to rise with our beloved neighborhoods. From 15-year staples to newlyopened, the following coffee shops and cafés have become Northside favorites, with owners and baristas alike seeking to create places where Pittsburgh residents can gather and call home.
5) Kaffeehaus
Having just opened this past May, the Kaffeehaus Café is the youngest member on this list. Owner Chris Waraks renovated the space from an old barber shop; and its new interior features plenty of wood, metal accents and hanging from the walls are exhibits from local artists. Waraks wife, Tammy, makes the café’s fresh-baked goods and the shop offers up novelty brews like the ‘Duetschtown Dunkel Coffee’ and ‘Tripoli Tea.’ 1022 Chestnut St., East Deutschtown: Tues. thru Fri. 6 a.m to 2 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m to 2 p.m
4) Priory Fine Pastries The oldest café on the list, Priory Fine Pastries has been rooted in
Northside since 2004. While Priory Fine Pastries is well known as a bakery, they also serve breakfast and lunch paninis in addition to coffee drinks. Not to mention, the location has a charming decor that meshes well with the historic vibe of Deutschtown and the building’s own history. Priory Fine Pastries was originally Clark Candy Company in the late 1800’s, where the original Clark Bar was invented to keep up with U.S. soldiers’ demand for candy during World War I. According to their website, the Graf family opened Priory Fine Pastries because the closest bakery in the area was miles away and they wanted to fill that void in the community. Jim Lazeration, general manager and head pastry chef for the past seven years, said that cookies and cupcakes were the most popular food item they sell, but added that people come in for all sorts of different foods. Fresh baked goods and a cup of coffee with a side of history? Count us in. 528 E. Ohio St., Historic Deustchtown: Mon. thru Sat. 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
3) California Coffee Bar After a Vault Coffee and Tea Bar closed its doors, California Coffee co-owner Sarah Mendak sought to fill the void in her neighborhood by opening California Coffee in its place this past March. “We hope to give more of a Pittsburgh feel to Brighton Heights because it is still part of the city,” she said.
& Coffee Shops According to Mendak, the café hosts a number of events including fall and Halloween-themed events. With its large, modern and clean dining space, the coffee shop offers patrons a gathering space, which Mendak mentions can draw a diverse crowd, from young professionals to families and retirees. “We’re excited to be here, and we’re having a lot of fun,” she said. Mendak mentioned that the café’s lavender latte has been a popular choice as of late, but their nitro coffee blends – which have less bitterness and fewer calories than an average brew – are still the most popular choices. In addition to the lattes and coffees, CaliforniaCoffee also offers sugar-free smoothies, which are made with whole ingredients and plant-based proteins. 3619 Califronia Ave., Brighton Heights: Mon. thru Fri. 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
2) Commonplace Coffee at Mexican War Streets Commonplace Coffee House and Roastery is a Western PA coffee chain with seven locations in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Its Buena
Vista St. location opened in January of 2016. With its high ceilings and large windows, Commonplace has a light and airy feel with plenty of hipster flair. The coffee shop attracts a diverse crowd according to facilitator Frank Battista, who has been a barista at the coffee shop since its opening.
“It’s called Commonplace for a reason,” Battista said. “It’s an easy luxury, and approachable for people from all walks of life, the wealthy and the not-so-wealthy.” According to Battista, the most popular drinks are cappuccinos, lattes and pour over coffee. “I hope people feel like this is a place to come gather,” he said. 1501 Buena Vista. St., Allegheny City Central: Sun. thru Sat. 7 a..m. to 6 p.m.
1) Arnold’s Tea Seeking to set her café apart from the rest of the coffeeshops in Pittsburgh, Arnold’s Tea owner Verna Arnold, affectionately referred to as Miss Arnold by her customers, decided she would focus on tea instead of coffee. Although she admits that their coffee drinks are still popular. With its spacious green walls and wood accents, Arnold’s has become a meeting ground for both residents and visiting professionals. “People have told me that [Arnold’s Tea] is the cornerstone for Northside revitalization projects,” she said. “People even hold business meetings here, which is something I never expected.” In addition to its brewed teas and lunch options, Arnold’s dedicates a retail space for selling loose leaf teas and tea accessories. A native Pittsburgher, Arnold opened her Deutschtown café three years ago, after a 30-year career in education. Boasting a 4.5 out of 5 rating from about 50 Yelp reviews, it’s safe to say Arnold’s is a community favorite. “This is something I’ve always wanted to do, and I feel honored to be part of the community in this way,” she said. 502 E. Ohio St., Historic Deutschtown: Mon. thru Fr. 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Neighborhood Events, Halloween & Fall Festivals Trick-or-Treat
The city of Pittsburgh will hold its trick-or-treat night Tuesday, October 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Neighborhood Halloween Parades
Spring Hill - Sat., Oct. 28 at 11:30 a.m. Registration and sign-ins will be held at 11 a.m. at Brady Memorial Home on South Side Ave. For more information contact the Spring Hill Civic League via www.shcl.org Brighton Heights - Sat., Oct., 28 at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Registration for the costume contest will be held at Kunsak’s Parking lot at the corner of Davis and Massachusetts Avenues from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Prize will be awarded based on age groups. The parade will feature Perry High School’s ROTC and marching band, JP Performing Arts Academy, Studio Capezutti’s dancing puppets, and Zone 1 police officers.
Pumpkinfest
Brightwood Pumpkinfest - Sat., Oct., 14 at 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The 26th annual Brightwood Pumpkinfest will be held on Saturday, October 21 at Providence Connections from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Deutschtown Pumpkinfest - Sat., Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Barbara Burns and the East Allegheny Community Council will present the 26th annual Duetschtown Pumpkinfest, the city’s largest fall festival for children. Last year over 5,000 children participated in the festival. The event will be held at East Allegheny Commons Park from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Spook-tacular Events
Owl-o-Ween The National Aviary will its fall festival featuring owls, crafts, and candy on Sunday, October 22 and the following Sunday on October 29. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., tickets are $14 for adults, $13 for children. For more information contact the National Aviary at 412-323-7235. Halloween Bash Sleepover Carnegie Science Center will be holding its annual after-hours event on Saturday, October 28. Guests will be able to partake in a number of ghastly craft events and enjoy live music from 6:30 p.m .to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $39 for more information call 412-237-1637.
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Ask An Attorney
by Matthew D. Gailey
Pennsylvania products liability laws allow individuals to sue product manufacturers for damages caused by dangerous product defects. Products liability cases are different than negligence matters, which were discussed in last month’s submission. The main difference between a negligence case and a products liability case is how a case is proven. For instance, to prove someone liable in a negligence case, one must show that another failed to exercise reasonable care. In a products liability case, a manufacturer of a product is strictly liable for all harm that a defect in their product causes. Essentially, an individual only needs to show that a defect in a product caused harm to them. An individual does not need to meet the higher negligence standard of proof by showing that the manufacturer acted in an unreasonable way when creating their product. While the standard of proof is lower in a strict products liability action, one must still demonstrate that
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a defect exists with the product. There are three types of defects that are actionable in Pennsylvania, namely 1) Design Defects, 2) Manufacturing Defects, and 3) Failure to Warn Defects. A lawnmower is a good example of a product that can demonstrate the differences between these types of defects. A design defect exists when the design of a product is flawed, e.g. all of the lawnmowers manufactured are designed without a necessary safety feature to protect individuals. A manufacturing defect exists when one particular product is manufactured with a defect, e.g. one specific lawnmower is manufactured without a necessary safety feature. A failure to warn defect exists when a manufacturer fails to warn about a danger associated with the product. For example, a lawnmower manufacturer should warn users not to come into contact with rotating blades. The failure to do so is an example of a failure to warn defect. There are many other aspects of products liability law that are too numerous to go into in this short article. For any questions about products liability law, please feel free to give me a call.
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Allegheny City Brewing celebrates one-year anniversary
By Neil Strebig
Photo byAlyse Horn
Immediately as you stroll into the taproom at 507 Foreland Street you realize this isn’t your typical microbrewery. Sure, one of Pittsburgh’s many food trucks may be situated outside – a trivial taproom staple in this town – but stepping off the sidewalk coming face-to-face with a sea of smiles from fellow neighbors and patrons, an impromptu canine cuddle or being yanked into a round of Trivial Pursuit you realize this feels more like a lounge than an actual bar. “First and foremost we want to focus on our neighbors here on the Northside,” said Allegheny City Brewing co-owner, Al Grasso. “Knowing people’s first name, knowing their story, that’s what is fun for us – to be a part of Deutschtown.” Grasso and siblings Amy and Matt Yurkovich opened ACB in September 2016. After returning to their native Pittsburgh in 2013 the trio was inspired to replicate the communal beer scene they had fallen in love with in Colorado. They made it a point to offers guests a place where they could enjoy more than just a pint of craft beer. “[It has] a nice neighborhood vibe that all neighborhoods need,” said bartender Alexa Fitting. Fitting works part-time with the ACB trio and admits that she was a customer before she was an employee. “Even before I worked here, someone is always saying ‘Hi.’ It is like Cheers, everyone knows your name.” While replicating infamous Boston bar is a nice sentiment, the notion still is there. Capturing the congenial essence of a local tavern is exactly what Grasso and the Yurkovichs were aiming for. As Grasso mentions the “consistency of getting to know people and seeing them continuing to come back” is vital. He values what he calls “familiar faces,” patrons, neighbors or first-time visitors who frequent the property for around, a food truck order or just to offer a friendly salutation. Since their inception, a year ago ACB has been offering a hodgepodge of options with their 11-taps, another staple towards the Deutschtown trinity’s success. “Our approach to our brewhouse in general, is we kind of want to have a good bit of variety. The main driving force behind that is that anyone who comes in here from the neighborhood or anywhere, we want to have something that will appeal to them,” said Grasso. Grasso mentions that they offer a few staples or “flagships” as he
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calls them like the Deutschtown Brown or Morning Dew IPA, but the crew enjoys implementing a little diversity with their tap selections. Last autumn the team had a Habanero Stout on and they’ll be running a chocolate-espresso fused nightcap of sorts with their 1795 Stout through early October. Although Grasso jokes that since ACB’s opening the brewing process has matured over the first year of business. “At this point, it is an objective evaluation of what we think is a quality beer or not versus what we personally like,” said Grasso. “It is a balance of brewing for what our clients are requesting and want and what sells, mixed with brewing what we all personally like. We want to brew things we’re proud of.” With September 28 marking their one-year anniversary and a a week-long pairing of scheduled events to follow, the threesome can certainly be proud of their achievement. “I think a year is a significant milestone. We wanted to let people know how much we appreciate them,” Grasso said about the celebration and the value of being a “true part of the neighborhood.” “[We’re] trying to do well enough here to make a living off it, but we also want to make sure we are giving back to the neighborhood in a way that is responsible to the neighborhood.”
“Even before I worked here, someone is always saying ‘Hi.’ It is like Cheers, everyone knows your name.” - Alexa Fitting
Photo by Alyse Horn
The taproom at Allegheny City Brewing in Historic Deutschtown
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Allegheny City Central Donald Kinsman to Tracer 2 LLC at 520 N. Taylor Ave. for $135,000. Justine A Goode Cunningham to NGD Land L.P. at Jefferson St. for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $2,052). Robert Edgar to Jesse Twardus and Laura Zeitz at 520 W. Jefferson St. for $390,000. Justine A Goode Cunningham to NGD Land L.P. at Jefferson St. for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $2,052). Lawrence Szczepaniuk to 1326 Arch LLC at 1326 Arch St. for $274,000. Donna Ambrogi to LSG 57 LLC at 6 E. North Ave. for $200,000. Nancy Ewing to Alexis Franks and Russell Lieurance at 1221 Palo Alto St. for $430,000. Casale Development LLC to Todd Meyer at 102 Sampsonia Way for $50,000. Allegheny West CE Acquisitions 7 L.P. to FDPITT LLC at 1215 Brighton Road for $2,960,100. Keith Cawthorne to Equity Trust Co. Cust FBO #106986 IRA at 1412 Page St. for $15,000. Brighton Heights Justin Nwokeji to Mark Hengoed and William Van Ryn at 31 Flora St. for $110,800. Kevin Erringer to Tracey McCants Lewis at 1221 Pemberton St. for $248,500. Fleming Partn. L.P. to Kyle and Kristina Inglis at 3615 Fleming Ave. for $170,100. Estate of Helen Ruff to John Repko and Debra Christensen at 3525 Gerber Ave. for $25,000 Gamal Ramadan to Sara and Michael Barger at 3507 Corona St. for $240,000. Robert Martinac to Janaya Lowery at 3508 Massachusetts Ave. for $70,000. Lisa Hortert to Stacey Regan at 3836 Wealth St. for $131,000. Richard Derbis to Adam Kennard at 3425 McClure Ave. for $50,000. Brightwood
Penn Pioneer Enterprises LLC to Timothy Grant and Tracy Evans at 3041 Shadeland Ave. for $10,000. Wells Fargo Bank NA to S2C LLC at 3239 Bainton St. for $20,500. Edward Roose to Greenfield Holdings LLC at 3147 Brighton Road for $15,000. Tabitha Merriman to David Menk and Tara Janow at 1032 Grand Ave. for $6,975. Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to John Kelly at 1309 Ingham St. for $103,500. 3148 Frederick Family Trust to William Myers at 3148 Frederick St. for $4,000. Bank New York Mellon trustee to Justin Williamson at 20 Plough St. for $1,500. California-Kirkbride Estate of Alverta Moore to Gamal Ramadan at 1121 Success St. for $17,500. Cascade Holdings L.P. to BG41 Properties LLC at 2449-2453 Brighton Road for $860,000. Adrian Totolici to Diane Sninsky at 1724 Brighton Place for $15,000. East Deutschtown John McGrath et al. to Amanda Kopko at 828 Spring Garden Ave. for $279,900. Historic Duetschtown 612 East Ohio Street LLC to 1730 Golden Mile Land Trust at 612-614 E. Ohio St. for $10,000. Alex Alexiades et al. to Northside Leadership Conference at 400-402 E. Ohio St. for $258,000. Alex Alexiades et al. to Northside Leadership Conference at 404 E. Ohio St. for $202,000. Alex Alexiades et al. to Northside Leadership Conference at 406 E. Ohio St. for $258,000. Alex Alexiades to Northside Leadership Conference at 408 E. Ohio St. for $258,000. Alex Alexiades et al. to Northside Leadership Conference at 410 E. Ohio St. for $258,000. Alex Alexiades et al. to Northside Leadership Conference at 422 E. Ohio St. for $102,000.
Mary Alexiades estate et al. to Northside Leadership Conference at 424 E. Ohio St. for $327,000. Mary Alexiades estate et al. to Northside Leadership Conference at 426 E. Ohio St. for $152,000. Fineview Harco Properties LLC to Kevin Deal at 1528 Warren St. for $69,900. Manchester Marva Corbin to John and Elizabeth Heft at 1441 Nixon St. for $40,00 John Impavido to Greenfield Holdings LLC at 1301 N. Franklin St. for $145,000. Ernest Withrow to Jaime and Sion Akrie at 1443 Nixon St. for $61,800. Northview Heights Robert Kauffman to Timothy Kunze at 1010 South Side Ave. for $48,000. Emily Resko to Gordon Manker at 260 Ames St. for $70,000. Observatory Hill Mid Ohio Securities Corp. Cust FBO Thomas to Pixburgh Properties LLC at 3836 Baytree St. for $46,500. Dominick Riccitelli Jr. to Paul and Erin Wojnar at 4218 Perrysville Ave. for $119,000. Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority to Observatory Hill Development Corp. at 11 Bonvue St. for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $6,840). Perry Hilltop Deutsch Bank National Trust Co. trustee to OGR Realty 3 L.P. at 2655 Ellis St. for $7,924. Amir Harris to Top Choice Real Estate LLC at 2649 Perrysville Ave. for $4,500. Stephen Klein to Jaime Filipek at 49 Semicir St. for $72,000. Andrew Burlando to Jason Baptiste at 1845 Clayton Ave. for $92,550. New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust 2014 to Boris Tafkov at 1949 Letche St. for $15,000.
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Spring Garden Anthony Durler to Tyler Pensiero at 1154 Voskamp St.for $322,000. Housing & Urban Development to Mark Steven Rawlings at 2527 Spring Garden Ave. for $14,302. Spring Hill Estate of Marian Baur to Bryan Tomko and Emily Fritsch at 1444 Homer St. for $77,800. Mildred Funk Martin to Robert and Mary Ann Byrnes at lot 47A 130 Marathon St. for $5,000. Brian Weismantle to Peter Joseph Miller at 1422 Hetzel St. for $82,500. Summer Hill Matthew Miller to William and Meghan Russell at 4432 Cherryland St. for $165,000. Timothy Cole to Ryan Dailey at 4448 Scherling St. for $135,000. Derek Soose to Jordan Loscar at 4464 Scherling St. for $144,000. Estate of Charles Merlino to Aigui Li and Wenhong Zhang at 4443 Cherryland St. for $139,500. Shawn Dady to Brian Thomas Pagnotta and Catalina Estrada at 4480 Rodenbaugh Ave. for $199,000. Troy Hill Matthew Fusan to Pabean Property L.P. at 1530 Hatteras St. for $60,500. Stanley Schmidt estate et al. to Mercedes Rubi Ruiz at 1338 Truax Way for $20,000. SJ Group LLC to Mumbling Joe Properties LLC at 2148 Straubs Lane for $41,000. Adam Perlow to Steven Mirzabeigi at 15 Waterfront Drive for $445,000. Signup for our weekly Thursday e-newsletter to stay up-to-date on real estate transactions on the Nortshide, or visit our website: www.thenorthsidechronicle.com
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Governor Wolf announces new joint workforce initiative at CCAC
Gov. Tom Wolf visited the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) this afternoon to speak on behalf of the Collaborative Workforce Initiative agreement between the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and CCAC. The Collaborative Workforce Initiative aims to build a new workforce training center on community college’s Allegheny campus. The building will offer space for a number of programs including: Culinary arts, cybersecurity, EMT, nursing, addictive manufacturing and autonomous, digital, process and plastic technologies. The goal of the project is to offer students state-of-the-art facilities to help eradicate the current skill gap. Gov. Wolf referred to the joint project as “an investment in the future” as it seeks to create 21st-century jobs for both Allegheny County and the state. Gov. Wolf acknowledged that currently there are 30,000 available jobs in the county, but employers are finding it difficult to fill the vacant positions due to a lack of necessary skill sets. “We need to figure out how to prepare students for new jobs,” he said. The project will cost $20 million in total and will be a $10 million split between CCAC and the state. The Department of Education will help cover half of the 20-year bond’s cost. According
to the Governor, it is the largest such educational investment under his tenure to date. CCAC President, Quintin B Bullock acknowledged that this project will likely not break ground until 2018 and stated that internal and external communication will be happening between the university, potential employers, and state officials. The initial construction of the training center is considered Phase 1 of the joint project. Chair, CCAC Board of Trustees, Frederick Thieman speaks during the workforce innviative press conference. (left to right)Gov. Tom Wolf, Rich Fitzgerald, Frederick Thieman and Quintin B. Bullock “For fifty years CCAC has been focused on workforce development,” Bullock said.“Our plans will enable CCAC to maximize our potential in developing new and future workforce talent to benefit the region’s growing economy.” Bullock stressed the fact that the academic institution has seen a 7.1 percent increase in enrollment over the last five years within their STEM programs (STEM fields include engineering, mathematics, computer and natural sciences). In addition, the college’s medical and nurs-
ing programs have seen 98 percent of graduates pass entry-level exams and obtain jobs within the first year after graduation (7 percent higher than the national average). Bullock believes the new workforce initiative is a beacon of potential success for future CCAC students. Gov. Wolf and Bullock were joined on stage by Allegheny County executive, Rich Fitzgerald and CCAC Board of Trustees, Chair, Frederick Thieman. All four agreed that this new program is integral to the state economy and jumpstarting the professional workforce here in Southwestern Pennsylvania. “This collaboration of faculty and students is tremendous,” Fitzgerald said, “It is very significant in improving lives here in Allegheny County.” The proposed site will be constructed on existing CCAC-owned property (exact development details are still being discussed). According to Thieman, the CCAC Board of Trustees will officially hold a vote this Thursday, Sept. 7 to formally approve the plan.
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The Game Page Last Month’s Puzzle Solutions First published in a U.S. puzzle magazine in 1979, Sudoku caught on in Japan in 1986, and became internationally famous in 2005. The aim of Sudoku is to enter a number from 1 through 9 in each space on a 9×9 grid made up of 3×3 subgrids (called “regions”). Some of the numbers have already been given. You may not use the same number twice in a single row, column, or region of the grid. Completing the puzzle requires patience and logical ability.
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Chronicle Crossword Across 1. Torn clothing 5. Fragment 10. Tailless rodent 14. Blind as ___ 15. High building 16. Golf club which can be numbered 1 to 9 17. Brazilian evergreen tree 19. Passing notice 20. Away from the mouth 21. Inhabitant of Aden 23. Wicker receptacle for documents 25. A trainee in a profession 26. Imply 28. Mountain range 31. Ornamental fabric 34. Boris Godunov, for one 36. Track 37. Mil. address 38. Lacking a top 40. ___ the season... 41. Long arm 43. Christmas 44. Cancun coin 45. Most secure 47. From that time 49. Bar, legally 51. Bullfight 55. Roman capital of Palestine 58. Register 59. Iams alternative 60. Patrician rank 62. Midday 63. Eight singers 64. Deli side 65. Goes down 66. Oscar de la ___ 67. Carry Down 1. Indian chief 2. Addis ___ 3. Libreville’s land 4. Where junk may be held 5. Short dagger 6. Ad ___ 7. Absent 8. Renaissance fiddle 9. Stage plays 10. Explorer 11. Determine 12. San Francisco’s ___ Tower 13. Chip in 18. Record with a VCR 22. Prepares for publication 24. Irritable 27. Anklebone 29. Reformer Jacob 30. “______ sprach Zarathustra” 31. Metallica drummer Ulrich 32. Capital city of Western Samoa 33. Percolator 35. Museum piece 38. Outer coat of a seed 39. Spanish Miss 42. Teachings 44. Continue steadily 46. Apathy 48. Gator’s cousin 50. Freedom from war 52. Author Calvino 53. Coup ___ 54. ___ there yet? 55. Metal containers 56. Drug-yielding plant 57. Env. notation 61. Not emp.
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