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Man behind the mic: Larry Berger

By Diya Singh | Chronicle Intern

Saturday Light Brigade (SLB) is a radio show which aims to take youth seriously and elevate their voices. The man behind the mic for the program? Larry Berger, who is both the founder and serves as executive producer.

Berger had a passion for radio from the very beginning. When he was 13 years old he began working at a community radio station in Pittsburgh. At that point he had been more interested in the technical side of the radio, sol dering wires, making recordings and things of that nature.

Eventually, he became an engineer for bi lingual and specialty programs, which he said is what sparked a deeper appreciation for the capabilities of radio; giving a voice to others, and soon being on the air himself.

In 1978, when he was a junior in high school, he founded SLB for an audience of ev erybody, no matter the demographic.

“I pitched an idea for a radio program that would bring together people from all walks of life — youth and adults, rural and city,” Berger said. “The Saturday Light Brigade was born and has aired since 1978.”

As graduation loomed the following year, he decided that he wanted to pursue math and science, but he also had a deep intrigue in the world around him and learning about diverse

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City officials hear residents’ concerns over crime, drug use along Virgin Way

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor

Packages stolen off of doorsteps. Trash haphazardly thrown into residents’ yards. Sy ringes, condoms and spilled blood found on the sidewalk and street.

These were only some of the experiences Virgin Way area residents discussed in a Sept. 12 meeting with Pittsburgh city officials, as they look for solutions to the predicament their neighborhood has found itself in.

The meeting, which was held at Bistro To Go Cafe on East Ohio Street, was attended by around 50 community members, while repre senting the city were City Councilman Bobby Wilson, Pittsburgh Police Zone One Com mander Shawn Malloy, Laura Drogowski of the Office of Community Health & Safety, and

East Allegheny Community Council President Doug Kamper.

Barbara Burns, a community member who organized the gathering, said she didn’t expect the meeting to “solve anything signifi cant tonight,” but thought it was important that neighborhood residents be heard.

The residents and city officials spoke for more than an hour and a half. The meeting be gan with the community members taking turns to voice their individual concerns.

What they said lays out a grim picture of the alleyway.

One resident said one of his tenants was moving out because they heard “a dozen or so gunshots fired in the alley” on April 2.

“I have people shooting up,” the man con tinued. “I had someone overdose in my back

yard. I had people defecate inside my backyard, I’ve had people having sex in my backyard and I paid to get a fence up but that hasn’t really solved the problems in the alley.”

A frequent complaint was residents see ing drug deals or prostitution occurring fairly openly within the alley, as well as people high on drugs. Many community members said they felt unsafe living in the area.

“I don’t like living here as much,” one woman said. “I feel threatened when I go out doors sometimes.”

Residents also reported many beggars op erating in the area, some of them even going into stores to ask for money. Homeless people and those staying in tents were also reported.

After the community members were all

Pittsburgh City Councilman Bobby Wilson, right, speaks to residents of the Virgin Way area at a community meeting held on Sept. 12 at Bistro To Go Cafe on East Ohio Street. The meeting pertained to the issue of crime and increased homelessness occurring around Virgin Way.

Photo by Sean P. Ray

Contributed photo Larry Berger is the founder and exec utive producer for Saturday Light Bri gade.

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Limited-time ale launched to support Riverview Park

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor

Going out to enjoy some beer is a fa vorite pasttime for many people. But what if you could do that while also supporting a major feature of the community?

That is the goal of Riverview Pale Ale, a new, limited-time alcoholic beverage made as a collaboration between Northside marketing agency Pipitone Group and Penn Brewery. As the name implies, sales of the beer will support Riverview Park, specifi cally going to Friends of Riverview Park, a volunteer group which supports its name sake green space.

According to Scott Pipitone, president and CEO of Pipitone Group, the idea for the ale came out of an earlier collaboration with Eat N’ Park to sell a limited-time bev erage as a way to fundraise. Pipitone said that drink “sold out instantly,” proving the strength of the concept.

The new drink is described as “a pale ale that has a hint of haziness with notes of stone fruit, melon, lemon peel and tropical fruit” in a fact sheet available at the Sept. 14 launch party for the drink.

Multiple local breweries have agreed to carry the ale starting in early October, in cluding 412 Brewery, North Shore Tavern, Penn Brewery and more.

Gina Grone, executive director of the Northside Chamber of Commerce, said the ale was “such a good example of North sider businesses working together” at the launch party for the drink.

The drink will only be available while supplies last, with 10 barrels be ing brewed in total. Each participating location will donate up to 30% of sales generated by Riverview Pale Ale toward Friends of Riverview Park. Each brewery will also have a donation jar to raise ad ditional funds.

The goal of the effort is to raise $10,000 through the sale of the drink, branded howl ers and from public donations.

In support of the fundraising efforts, Pipitone Group designed a logo and brand ing for the beer, and donated branded tap toppers, table tents, beer glasses and howl ers with said logo.

The logo itself was inspired by an old map of Riverview Park and features the

TOP: Scott Pipitone, president and CEO of Pipitone Group, addresses attendees at the launch event for Riverview Pale Ale (RPA). BOTTOM: RPA glasses are displayed.

Photo by Sean P. Ray

Get The Good Guys

Some spooky good times: 5 Northside Halloween events

floors of terror.

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor

It’s officially October and the count down to Halloween has begun. From every dark corner, ghouls and ghosts come out to play and celebrate the spookiest time of year.

For all the fans of the scariest time of year out there, the Chronicle has gathered a list of five fun Halloween activities happen ing on the Northside this month. So make a creepy costume, break out the candy corn and enjoy the season for all things delight fully horrific.

5. Carnegie Science Center 18+ Night: Heroes and Villains

While the Carnegie Science Center is usually more of a family-friendly venue, its regular 18+ nights break the trend, offering “deeper science content” and “riskier exper iments,” according to the Center’s website.

For the October iteration of 18+ Night, the Science Center is getting into the spirit of the Halloween holiday with a costume party. Held on Oct. 28, from 6-10 p.m., attendees are encouraged to dress up as their favorite heroes and villains.

There will also be several regional com ic book writers and artists in attendance, and cosplay photographers to take pictures of anyone who dresses up.

Tickets for the event are available at car negiesciencecenter.org/programs/science-af ter-hours/. As the name implies, this event is for adults only.

4. Fright Nights at Anderson Manor

Self-described as “the scariest haunted mansion in the City of Pittsburgh,” Anderson Manor in Manchester is once more opening its doors to the public to explore its three

The attraction features more than 20 custom rooms, with costumed actors, digital animations, special effects and other scary secrets to make for a fun night out.

This is the second year for Fright Nights at Anderson Manor and the Iota Phi Foun dation, which organizes the haunted house, said there are “significant upgrades and im provements” compared to last year.

Anderson Manor is located at 1423 Liverpool St. The haunted house is open Oct. 27-29, from 7-11 p.m. each night. Tick ets can be purchased online at tinyurl.com/ frightnights2.

3. Brighton Heights Halloween Parade & Festival

Brighton Heights will celebrate the sea son on the last weekend of October with a Halloween parade and festival.

While the location of the festivities has yet to be determined, the Brighton Heights Citizen’s Federation (BHCF) is seeking vol unteers to help out. Anyone who wants to take an active role in getting a community into the Halloween spirit can do so by email ing BHCFpgh.org.

The BHCF is promising candy bags, craft tables, games and prizes for the event. Further details will be announced on the BHCF social media pages and their web site, brightonheights.org, when they become available.

2. Spring Hill Halloween Parade & Fall Festival

Get a chance to show off your Hallow een costume early with the Spring Hill Hal

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Costumed kids march in the 2016 Brighton Heights Halloween Parade.

Hello everyone,

A few weeks ago, I was proud to present the first proclamation issued by Pittsburgh City Council to “Protect Trans Kids” to sev eral young trans students and activists in the City of Pittsburgh. I am greatly appreciative that all of my fellow Councilmembers rec ognized the urgent importance of standing up to protect our trans youth here in the City of Pittsburgh and joined me in co-sponsor ing this proclamation. It was a great honor for me to invite these incredible students to draft this proclamation. After disgusting lan guage was used against a young trans person and their family in Observatory Hill, I was looking for ways to express that such behav ior is both unacceptable and intolerable on the Northside, or anywhere in our city.

Trans youth are the subject of an unre lenting and hostile culture war in our coun try these days. We cannot forget that they are still children, and all children thrive when they feel safe.

When Sue Kerr of the Pittsburgh Les bian Correspondents (PLC) convened some trans youth from across our City to brain storm ways to stand up against such harass ment, we offered them the opportunity to come together and draft a proclamation to express our shared sentiments about pro tecting trans youth. Our intention in enact ing this proclamation is to make it an annual tradition at council. I am confident that the energy generated by the annual tradition of drafting and updating this proclamation will generate more and more ideas about

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other robust steps that City Council can take to make Pittsburgh a safer place for trans youth. At the end of the day, the only way to fight hate speech is with more speech. City Council’s proclamation, and the broad cov

I also want to share about the work that the City of Bridges Community Land Trust (CBCLT) is doing on the Northside to make and keep home ownership affordable for low and moderate income homebuyers. Accord ing to the U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), housing is affordable when those living at the house are spending no more than 30% of their income on hous ing costs. Community land trusts (CLTs) create affordable housing while still allow ing low and moderate income residents to build equity as homeowners.

Moreover, because CLTs retain own ership of the underlying land, CLT housing remains permanently affordable, even as the original beneficiaries of an affordable home price sell and move on. This longterm, continuing benefit makes CLTs an es pecially efficient use of affordable housing subsidies. By locking in permanent access to affordable housing, CLTs play an important role by bringing balance to areas with large amounts of market-rate development.

Eight permanently affordable homes on Lanark Street in Fineview, with construction expected to begin next summer, will also become available to interested homebuyers soon. CBCLT partnered with the Fineview Citizens Council to bring affordable houses to this neighborhood as a mix of two-bed room and three-bedroom homes, priced around $135,000 per house after qualified buyers receive additional grants from the URA and down-payment assistance from CBCLT. Target buyers for these homes in Fineview could have annual household in comes as low as $45,000.

erage it generated in our city, is now a part of the effort to push back against the hate speech that is too often directed against trans youth and adults. This is only the first step, but it is a critical step in decreasing the sheer amount of hateful speech directed against our trans neighbors.

Observatory Hill recently partnered with City of Bridges Community Land Trust to bring three permanently affordable houses on Bonvue Street to market in that Northside neighborhood. These are four-bedroom houses that are priced around $140,000, af ter qualified buyers receive additional grants from the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) and down-payment assistance from CBCLT. Target buyers for these homes in Observatory Hill could have annual house hold incomes as low as $50,000.

This month, CBCLT will also make a two-bedroom rental unit, on Warren Street in Fineview, available to a holder of a Section 8 voucher. CBCLT is also managing addi tional rental units in Fineview and may have more vacancies in future months. If you are interested in buying or renting a permanently affordable home through the City of Bridges Community Land Trust, reach out to Crystal Jennings-Rivera, at (412) 621-1811 Ext 110. You can also check your eligibility for any CBCLT home quickly and securely online at cityofbridgesclt.org/apply/.

If you have any thoughts about any of these updates, please feel free to call us at (412) 255-2135, email us at district1@ pittsburghpa.gov, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. We look forward to hearing from you. n

BOBBY WILSON COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT 1

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Our democracy is of the people, by the people and for the people. As such, it functions best with an informed and en gaged voting population. During an elec tion, your vote is your voice. The more people that vote, the more likely it is that the public’s interests will be represented and reflected in the local, state and federal policies that are enacted.

So, do you have a plan to vote in the Nov. 8 election? If you don’t, I strongly encourage you to make one, as well as one for your friends and family who are eligible to vote. Casting a ballot in every election you are eligible to vote in is the biggest step you can take as an individu al to ensure that our government does the most good for the most people.

All the necessary information and forms on voting be found at www.vote. pa.gov — an online voter registration tool created by Gov. Tom Wolf in 2015. Before then, registering to vote in our state was a time-consuming process done with pen and paper. Now, all it takes is an internet connection and a few clicks.

There are several key dates to remem ber if you plan to vote, but the most import ant one might be Oct. 24 — the last day to register to vote in the upcoming General Election. If you are not already registered to vote, or if you were registered and your address recently changed, it’s critical that your voter registration information is up to date before the Oct. 24 deadline.

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My colleague, state Rep. Ryan Biz zarro, introduced a bill to enact same-day voter registration in our state, but until Republicans get on board (they have con trolled the General Assembly for nearly 30 years), Pennsylvanians must register well before Election Day. Twelve other states, plus the District of Columbia, allow for same-day voter registration.

The easiest way to register to vote or check your registration status is to visit vote.pa.gov, but thanks to recent action taken by Gov. Tom Wolf, registration can now also be completed at certain state agencies. Once you’re registered, you’re all set to request a mail-in ballot or go to your local polling location between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Nov. 8.

If you plan to vote by mail this fall, you must apply for a mail-in ballot by 5 p.m. on Nov. 1, but you should apply for one through vote.pa.gov as soon as possi ble to ensure your voice is heard on Elec tion Day.

When your mail-in ballot arrives, fill it out and return it right away — making sure to place the ballot in the secrecy en velope, and putting that in the return mail envelope and fully completing the vot er declaration. Then, return it by mail or drop it off at an official drop-off location. All mail-in or absentee ballots must be re ceived by your county board of elections before 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Speaking of mail-in voting, did you

State Rep. Kinkead

ing the pre-canvassing of mail-in ballots, something that county election officials on both sides of the aisle have been asking for over the past several years, but the Repub lican majority has failed to act. We could streamline our elections if we allowed pre-canvassing — 38 states already do.

Whether you plan to vote by mail or are heading to the polls on Election Day, make sure your voice is heard on Nov. 8.

Remember, you can contact my of fice for assistance with any state-related matter. Just email RepKinkead@pahouse. net or call my district office at (412) 3215523. Please don’t hesitate to reach out –my team and I are eager to help you in any way we can. n

know that our current laws do not allow Pennsylvania election officials to sort or prepare absentee and mail-in ballots for scanning until Election Day? This creates a massive burden for poll workers and sig nificantly delays our election results.

I recently joined my Democratic col leagues in Harrisburg to call for allow

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Rep. Kinkead encourages people to make a plan to vote for the upcoming Novem ber election, and discusses potential vot er reforms she supports.

Chamber Update: Sept. 2022

The Northside North Shore Cham ber serves the business community in and around the Northside and has been doing so since 1897. We currently have 250 member businesses, and we serve them by promoting, connecting and sup porting.

Here are some of our recent activi ties and updates.

Members

Renewed Members: The following 13 companies or organizations renewed their membership in the past month: Allegheny Sandwich Shoppe, Health Monitoring Systems, JFS Wealth Advi sors, Mascaro Construction Company, Northside Christian Health Center, Peo ples, Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Mas sageworks, Pittsburgh Parks Conser vancy, POH Architects, Pressley Ridge, Proshare Services, PSSI Stadium Cor poration (Acrisure Stadium), Shorty’s Pins x Pints, Sylvan Gardens Landscape

New Members: We were pleased to welcome the following 10 companies or organizations as new members in the past month: Allstate, Fabled Table, Ida’s Sandwich Shop, Mighty Nutrition,

Public Safety Focus

In service to the membership and the community, the chamber has stepped in as a key leader in some cru

cial conversations about public safety. This is in response to increased concern among businesses and residents across the Northside.

Some members of the chamber’s board have agreed to serve on a public safety working group. This group has met with the mayor’s office and is in the process of determining goals, then activities to reach those goals. Several

other meetings have taken place as well, with various people at the city and coun ty level.

If you have information to share relevant to the topic — examples of ac tivity that has negatively or positively affected you (as a business owner, em ployee, or customer), ideas that you have to address public safety concerns, etc. — please reach out to the chamber at info@ northsidechamberofcommerce.com.

Holiday Gala is Back

The chamber’s Annual Holiday Gala is back! On Dec. 1, we’ll gather at Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall at the Prio ry. This event is open to the communi ty and a great way to start your holiday celebrations!

Ticket sales are open now. Your ticket gets you access to an open bar, de licious food, silent auctions and tickets raffles, entertainment, and more!

More info at northsidechamberof commerce.com/2022gala.

The Northside North Shore Cham ber prides itself on being approachable and genuine as we promote, connect, and support our members. Learn more today at our website northsidechamberofcom merce.com, contacting us at (412) 2316500 or info@northsidechamberofcom merce.com, or stopping into our office on Middle Street in Deutschtown. n

Oliver Flowers, Per Scholas, Pittsburgh Spine and Injury Center, Positively Pittsburgh, Special Olympics, Tequila Cowboy

From Gina Grone - Executive Director, Northside North Shore Chamber of Commerce

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Scott Pipitone, Gina Grone and Erin Tobin attend the 2018 Holiday Gala, which was held at the Priory.

Hear ghost stories at Carnegie Library

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loween Parade & Fall Festival, which will take place Oct. 22, starting at 11 a.m. and running until 3 p.m.

The parade will begin at Spring Hill Elementary School at 1351 Damas St., a change from previous years. The procession will begin at 11 a.m. and will go down Rock ledge Street to the Spring Hill playground/ baseball field.

For anyone in need of a costume, the Spring Hill Civic League will be distributing free costumes at the school on Oct. 21, from 3-5 p.m., and on the day of the event at 10 a.m. prior to the parade.

The Fall Festival will then follow at the playground/baseball field, featuring horsedrawn hayrides, face painting, an outdoor obstacle course and more.The first 200 par

ticipants will even get a pumpkin.

All food and activities for the parade and festival are provided free of charge. For more information, visit shcl.org or contact Festival Coordinator Karen Lucarelli, at Lu carelli.karen@yahoo.com.

1. Hauntings of Pittsburgh

It wouldn’t be Halloween without some spooky stories, and what better location to hear them than the local library?

The Carnegie Library of PittsburghAllegheny Branch has invited professional storyteller Alan Irvine to tell some ghost sto ries on Oct. 29, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.

The best part? All of Irvine’s spooky tales take place in Pittsburgh.

The event is free and open to the public. The library is located at 1230 Federal St. n

Northside Business

Briefs: Oct. 2022

Counselor Doreen Upshaw sits at her desk. Upshaw started offering mobile counsel ing services this past summer.

Local therapist moves to mobile format

Doreen Upshaw, a local counselor who specializes in play therapy for children, opened a mobile therapy shuttle over the summer as a way to still offer her services while COVID-19 remains a concern.

“I lost all my kid clients in 2020, and I’m a child and family therapist,” Upshaw said. “A lot of my clients are between the ages of 4 and 18. We had to go to tele

health, and you can’t do play therapy via telehealth.”

Upshaw came up with the idea of tak ing her services on the move. After research and calls to the United States Patent Office, Upshaw said she determined no one had attempted a play therapy service like this.

She was able to purchase the shuttle with help from the Neighborhood Com munity Development Fund and the Urban

Contributed photo

Police seeking federal charges against drug dealers

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given their turns to speak, the city officials responded to some of the comments, offering explanations and possible solutions moving forward.

Malloy said the department has been working to bring up federal charges against drug dealers in the area, and said indictments are coming, though that process takes time. He said the department is starting by focus ing on the Allegheny Commons area, where he’s noticed most of the alleged activity seems to be centered, but the department plans to branch out enforcement from there later on.

“They’re coming, they’re coming,” he said. “It’s harder to charge federally, but we like to charge federally because they get sen tences to go to jail, and they stick. I can tell you right now we arrest a smaller drug dealer, he’s out the next day. And I’m not making ex cuses, it’s a fact.”

He also clarified some details about po lice procedure to the attendees. For example, he said that even if a resident witnesses an alleged drug deal and reports it, police often don’t have a case unless law enforcement catches the person in the act.

Nonetheless, he encouraged residents to report details, such as license plates, as those can be important for investigative purposes and providing leads.

Drogowski spoke on the issue of home lessness, and why it seems to have become

worse. Drogowski said there was a “cacopho ny of factors,” ranging from the pandemic to economic struggles.

A further issue is the lack of shelter space for people facing homelessness.

“One thing I want to point out is right now in this county, there are zero shelter beds,” she said. “Zero … so when we say where can peo ple go, it’s like that tent, or that tent.”

Wilson stressed that the city is taking the situation seriously.

“No one wants to pass the buck here,” he said. “I’m seeing the same things you’re seeing.”

However, he also said this isn’t just a matter facing Pittsburgh, but many cities across the county. He said this was an oppor tunity for the city to be a leader on how other areas reacted to the matter.

He promised to dedicate himself to the issue and work with organizations and indi viduals toward finding solutions.

“I want to work through this with you,” he said. “I want to work through with police and the alternative responses being created and try to help in any way.”

Kamper encouraged attendees to speak with him as a community representative as a way to “consolidate voices” in asking for help on the matter. He said the council could be reached at info@deutschtown.org, which also forwards to his personal email.

Kamper said city police, Wilson and the mayor’s office attend the East Alleghe

ny Community Council meetings, which are done through Zoom, providing him a way to pass along comments. He also encouraged further participation from community mem bers in facing the situation.

“This is not going to get fixed overnight, but we do need to continue to focus on solu tions,” he said.

Attendees who spoke to the Chronicle after the meeting finished expressed positive sentiments.

Resident Nathan Parente called the meet

ing a “good response” by officials, though he said he wants to see more significant urgency from the city in responding to the situation. He called the problems facing Virgin Way a “public safety issue,” with neighbors facing dangerous situations.

Jermaine Cuyler, a resident and property owner in the neighborhood, said he believes the meeting provided “a lot of substantive feedback from the community” that was well-received by officials in attendance. n

Photo by Sean P. Ray Residents listen as concerns are shared during the meeting. Each attendee was given the chance to give make comments during the meeting.

Most Valuable Student Scholarship Competition

The 2023 Most Valuable Student (MVS) application will open on August 1, 2022. The MVS scholarship contest is open to any high school senior who is a US Citizen.

Applicants will be judged on scholarship, leadership, and financial need.

The Elks National Foundation will award 500 four-year scholarships to the highest-rated applicants in the 2023competition. Who is eligible to apply:

• Current high school seniors, or the equivalent, who are citizens of the United States are eligible to apply.

• Applicants need not be related to a member of

the Elks.

• High school graduates are not eligible to apply.

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• Applicants must be citizens of the United States on the date their applications are submitted; per manent legal resident status does not qualify.

Applications for the 2023 contest will be available online starting August 1, 2021. The 2022 MVS application deadline is November 15, 2022.

Visit the website for applications: www. elks.org/scholars/scholarships/MVS.cfm

Questions? Email Scholarships@elks.org or call (773) 755-4732

2023 Most Valuable Student Award Offers

500 Four-Year Awards for the 2023-24, 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27 Academic Years

Four-Year Total Award No. of Awards Total

First Place $50,000 2 $100,000

Second Place $40,000 2 $80,000

Third Place $30,000 2 $60,000

Fourth Place $20,000 14 $280,000

Runners Up $4,000 480 $1,920,000

Total: $2,440,000

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Redevelopment Authority. A ribbon cutting was held on July 30. The results would turn out to be more than satisfactory.

“I stepped up on this shuttle, and I turned, and there was play therapy in the shuttle,” she said. “Kids, toys, aggressive play, home play, real life play, all of it was there.”

Upshaw began her practice with Com pass Counseling in 2017 as a part-time job to support her income from a full-time po sition. She later became a counselor fulltime, reaching out to her partners at Chris tian Counseling Collaborative to build a client list. She moved into her Northshore office in November of 2021.

New chiropractic practice opens

Observatory Hill has a new chiroprac tor, though his practice is filling the space once occupied by another.

Pittsburgh Spine & Injury Center opened on Sept. 6 at 3961 Perrysville Ave., the location once occupied by Observatory Hill Chiropractic, which closed some years ago. Bobby Moore, who owns Pittsburgh Spine & Injury Center, said he’s leasing the space from the former owner of Observato ry Hill Chiropractic.

Moore attended University of Pitts burgh for his undergraduate, later attending Palmer College of Chiropractic and obtain ing postdoctoral qualifications from Uni versity of New York at Buffalo’s school of medicine.

While having grown up in the Pitts burgh area, Moore has been living in Las Vegas since 2011, only recently moving back to his home city.

“Definitely happy to be back,” Morse wrote in an email, “we were hesitant at first however Pittsburgh is such a great and unique city in my opinion.”

Pittsburgh Spine & Injury Center is open Mondays through Thursdays, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The center can be reached by phone, at (724) 904-9245, and by email, at contact@pittsburghspineandinjury.com. For more information, visit PittsburghSpin eandInjury.com.

Spring Hill Brewing closes

A brewing staple of the Northside for the past five years shut its doors on Sept. 23.

Spring Hill Brewing owner Greg

Kamerdze announced the brewery’s clo sure on Sept. 15 via a post to the business’s Facebook page.

“Unfortunately I have made the very difficult decision to close Spring Hill Brew ing,” he wrote.

“Thank you all for joining me at this beautiful, little weird hilltop brewery that’s practically been my home for the last five years,” he continued. “This is an amazing community and I’m extremely lucky to have had this surreal experience with such supportive neighbors.”

Kamerdze did not give an exact reason for the closure in the post.

Spring Hill Brewing was located in the former Workingmen’s Beneficial Union building. The brewery opened in July of 2018.

De Fer Coffee & Tea moves into Troy Hill

The former Pear and the Pickle loca tion now has a new occupant, though one familiar to the Pittsburgh region.

De Fer Coffee & Tea opened its Troy Hill in early September, moving into the spot once held by Pear and The Pickle.

“When we found out the building had sold and there was an opportunity to move in as a new tenant — we really didn’t have to think twice,” the De Fer team posted on the cafe’s Instagram account.

De Fer Coffee & Tea has multiple lo cations around Pittsburgh, with their flag ship store located in the Strip District. The business is family- and employee-owned and operated.

The new branch is open Tuesdays through Sundays, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is located at 1800 Rialto St.

Observatory Hill gains new sandwich shop

A ribbon cutting was held in late June for Ida’s Sandwich Shop, a new restaurant in Observatory Hill.

Located at 3921 Perrysville Ave, the eatery is owned by Erica Sumpter and Car la Thomas and has been the result of multi ple years of planning.

According to the owners, more than three years ago Sumpter and Thomas re alized their neighborhood of Observatory Hill needed more places to get quality food. They brainstormed about opening a restau rant themselves, settling on a sandwich shop due to seeing those kinds of restau rants succeed in other parts of the city.

Northside Fall Guide 2022

Deutschtown Pumpkinfest, 2019.

Photo by Lauren Stauffer

Wagsburgh

632 E Ohio St. | 412.904.3459

Facebook: @wagsburgh

Instagram: @wagsburghPGH

The Grinch Returns to Wagsburgh. Our pet & family friendly photo events are always FREE, we simply ask for a donation that will go directly to a local animal rescue. This year we have chosen HEAL Animal Sanctuary as the beneficiary. For more information and how to register, give us a follow on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date.

Pittsburgh Acupuncture & Massageworks

901 Western Avenue Suite 209 (2nd floor), Pittsburgh, PA 15233 (412) 626-2648 | pghacuandmassage.com

Visit our serene spa-clinic in the Northside to experience the best Acupuncture, Cupping, Massage Therapy, CBD products, Gift Cards and Spa Services available in Pittsburgh. Open seven days a week, morning and evening hours, in the heart of the Nothside’s Business District!

The Farmer’s Daughter Flowers

502 E Ohio st Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412.231.1238 www.thefarmersdaughterflowers.com

Full service floral shop and botanical ly inspired gift shop filled with magical curiosities. Come visit us at our shopfront and don’t forget to ask about our Dahlia Subscription and to pre-order your fall/ holiday wreath, now shipping!

City of Pittsburgh Northside

Farmers’ Market

Allegheny Commons Park, East Ohio St. & Cedar Ave. on Fridays from 3 - 7 PM. Farmers’ Markets opened May 20, 2022 and run through November 18, 2022. All mar kets sell farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, cheese, and baked goods, plus flowers, small gifts and gardening items. For more information, call 412-255-2493

Neighborhood Legal Services presents Protecting Your Utilities Services Information Session

5 Points Merchants Group (5PM)

Embracing all Neighborhoods North info@5pmgroupobh.org https://www.5pmgroupobh.org 412-303-5661

Annual Holiday Light up Festival, Dec 2; parking lot at Perrysville & Mairdale Aves. Come see Santa, carolers, make a craft, 50/50, mingle with neighbors & much more. Promote your business or show off your creativity by donating to our Chinese auction. Call for details, to volunteer, or participate.

Homework Help and Tutoring

Wednesdays @ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

CLP - Allegheny 1230 Federal St. www.carnegielibrary.org

Need help with homework? Looking for tutoring for reading or math? CLP is here to help. Students can meet with a tutor just once or every week. Tutoring is being facil itated by Catapult Learning in partnership with Carnegie Library or Pittsburgh. No registration is required.

Meet & Create

October 7 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

October 18 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

CLP - Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Ave. Gaming - We’ll provide cards, board games and puzzles, you provide the fun.

Dirt Doctors Cleaning Services

1272 Benton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

(412) 726-0800

https://dirtdoctorscleaning.com

Trust Dirt Doctors for all of your cleaning and disinfecting needs. Northside owned and operated, we guarantee your satis faction with every office visit! Call us to schedule your next cleaning with a free, no obligation quote today.

Playdate at the Library

October 6, 20 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

November 3, 17 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

December 1, 15 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

CLP - Allegheny 1230 Federal St.

October 1, 15, 29 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 am

CLP - Woods Run 1201 Woods Run Ave. www.carnegielibrary.org

Children learn and grow through play!

Playdate at the Library is a special time for families with young children to visit the library, grow their community, enjoy the toys, games and supplies in the children’s space and connect with our Children’s Services staff. We can’t wait to see you! For children birth – 5 years and their caregiv ers.

October 11 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

CLP – Woods Run | 1201 Woods Run Ave. Financial Aid: In this workshop students will learn the different resources avail able to pay for college. They will receive a financial aid overview and information on various types of aid such as grants, schol arships, private loans, federal loans. www. carnegielibrary.org

Book Club

October 4, November 1, December 6 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

October 21, November 18, December 16 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am

CLP – Woods Run | 1201 Woods Run Ave. www.carnegielibrary.org

Join us for a lively book discussion of The Last House on the Street by Diane Cham berlain (10/4), Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier (10/21), The Nix by Nathan Hill (11/1), There There by Tommy Orange (11/18), The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey (12/6), and One Day in December by Josie Silver (112/16).

Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquari um presents Wonders of Life

October 8 @ 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm

CLP – Woods Run | 1201 Woods Run Ave. www.carnegielibrary.org

Discover fur, feathers, and scales in this introduction to some of the world’s most

fascinating animals. Using live animals from the Zoo, we will explore the physical characteristics of each animal while learn ing how they are uniquely adapted to their environments.

Fall Market & Open House at Calvary United Methodist Church

971 Beech Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Saturday, October 15 from 10am-5pm

Sanctuary Tours and Organ Music from 1:00pm and 3:00pm, plus Food, Jewelry, Collectables, Household Items, Glassware, and Furniture. Admission is free.

Pittsburgh Science Workshop presents Science Bus

October 25 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

CLP - Allegheny 1230 Federal St. www.carnegielibrary.org

Climb on board the Science Bus to dis cover science wonders! Meet live animals and carnivorous plants, play with amazing physics exhibits, explore skull and bone collection, and more!

Pittsburgh Community Services Inc presents Expungement Clinic and Job Fair

October 26 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

CLP - Allegheny 1230 Federal St. www.carnegielibrary.org

Meet with a representative from PCSI or the Public Defenders Office to discuss options for reentry to the workforce after involvement in the criminal justice sys tem. Local employers will also be present to share information on open positions. Appointment required. Register with PCSI by e-mailing Kurtism@pghcsi.org

Local Artist Workshop: Cue Perry

November 2 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

CLP - Allegheny 1230 Federal St. www.carnegielibrary.org

Pittsburgh based artist and arts educator Cue Perry will lead this workshop for tweens and teens centered on the under standing that there is no wrong way to cre ate art. Participants will focus on expressing themselves through their creations. All supplies will be provided.

Millvale Tool Library presents Bike Repair Workshop

November 5 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

CLP - Allegheny 1230 Federal St. www.carnegielibrary.org

The Millvale Tool library will demonstrate common bike repairs using tools available in their library collection.

Allegheny Land Trust: Nature Nearby presents OWLS

November 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

CLP – Woods Run | 1201 Woods Run Ave. www.carnegielibrary.org

From the tiny Screech Owl, to the “tiger of the sky” Great Horned Owl, explore the amazing characteristics of PA’s 8 owl species.

Digital Skills: iOS Basics and Android Basics

November 16 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

CLP - Allegheny 1230 Federal St. www.carnegielibrary.org

Learn how to navigate and get the most out of a phone or tablet using iOS, Apple’s operating system, and Android, Google’s popular operating system that is used by most device manufacturers other than Apple.

Northside ‘Harvest’ Reading Lists

Books on the food are available at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh branches of Allegheny and Woods Run. View the full library catalog online to request materials from other branches to be picked up at ei ther Northside branch. carnegielibrary.org/

Photos courtesy of CLP library catalog

Adult Books

My empire of dirt : how one man turned his big city backyard into a farm : a cautionary tale by Man ny Howard, 2010

The rooftop growing guide : how to transform your roof into a vegetable garden or farm by Annie Novak, 2016

The homesteader’s herbal companion : the ultimate guide to growing, preserv ing, and using herbs by Amy K. Fewell, 2018

Foolproof preserving : a guide to small batch jams, jellies, pickles, condiments, and more by America’s Test Kitchen Firm, 2016

Strange harvests : the hidden histories of seven natural objects by Edward Posnett, 2019

Youth Books

Trees by Pameral Hick man, 2019

Follow that bee! : a first book of bees in the city by Scot Ritchie, 2019

Chickens on the loose by Jane Kurtz, 2021

Harlem Grown : how one big idea transformed a neighborhood by Tony Hillery, 2020

Let’s eat! : sustainable food for a hungry planet by Kimberley Veness, Kimber ley, 2017

Heartland Summit, hosted in Minneton ka, Minnesota, West Lafayette, Indiana, and Wichita, Kansas. The Summit, an annual event, convenes leaders this year from across the heartland with the aim of unpacking how strategic investments in agriculture, digital technology and global development help create jobs, feed the hungry, reduce poverty and keep America safe. Advocates are highlighting this year’s biggest takeaways:

• When communities are food insecure, it can lead to instability, slowing economic growth, perpetuating conflict, impacting child development and worsen ing malnutrition. Working with partners around the world, American farmers can help feed the world and save lives.

With those principles in mind, here are a few simple choices you can make to nourish your body and enjoy your food.

Snack Smart

Snacking can keep you satiated between meals and help you regulate your blood sugar and energy levels. It can also be an opportunity to take in essential vitamins and nutrients. Common processed snack foods are often loaded with sodium, added sugars and trans fats. Try these wholesome alternatives: Greek yogurt with raw honey, hummus with carrot and celery sticks, apple slices with peanut butter, edamame, egg and cheese bites, nuts or fruit salad.

Choose Grass-Fed Dairy

How American Farmers are Helping Solve Critical Global Issues

(StatePoint) With the Russian invasion of Ukraine, supply chain problems stemming from the global pandemic, and the world struggling under escalating inflation and a rapidly changing climate, the global hunger crisis has reached new levels.

Every night, more than 800 million people go to bed hungry, with the number of severely food-insecure people more than doubling from 135 million before COVID-19 to 345 million today, according to the World Food Program. At the same time, American agricultural exports of farm and food products shat tered records in 2021 to total $177 billion, according to the USDA, demonstrating the instrumental role American farmers play in the U.S. economy, and in feeding the world.

“It’s more important than ever that the United States continues to lead globally to protect food systems abroad and our citizens at home from supply chain disruptions and rising prices,” said Dan Glickman, former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and Senior Advisor at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. “As we face growing threats and crises on the global stage from wars, drought, climate change and food insecurity, farmers are part of the solution and will play a key role helping to save lives.”

This is the driving idea behind a newly-launched initiative: Farmers for Prosperity. This network of agribusiness leaders is committed to U.S. global engage ment by harnessing American resources to feed the world. Convened by the USGLC, Farmers for Prosperity will also shine a spotlight on both the role farmers play in solving critical global issues, and on why U.S. global leadership is essential to protect the security, health and economic interests of American families.

The launch of Farmers for Prosperity recently took place at USGLC’s

• U.S. leadership on the global stage is vital to advancing national eco nomic and security interests, and agricul ture is a part of that equation. Farmers have unique and important views on what it takes for the United States and the world to prosper, making it important for them to help shape foreign policy by educating poli cymakers on the challenges on the ground.

• Ensuring that American farmers have access to developing and emerging markets around the world is critical for the domestic economy. U.S. agricultural ex ports support over 1.3 million jobs on the farm and in related industries such as food processing and transportation.

To watch the 2022 Heartland Summit or learn more about Farmers for Prosperity, visit heartland.usglc.org

“Farmers around the world are not all that different. Together, they grow the food that sustains communities. At a time of global crisis, American farmers can lead the effort to tackle hunger and food insecurity,” says Glickman.

In conversations about healthy eating, dairy products sometimes unfair ly get a bad rap. But dairy actually has essential nutrients that can be incorporated into a well-rounded daily diet. Lydon says that it’s helpful to be intentional with your choices. The next time you visit the dairy aisle, take a closer look at the labels and search for the term “grass-fed.”

“Grass-fed cows produce dairy with significantly higher concentrations of beta-carotene and certain fatty acids, including conjugated linoleic acids and a more optimal omega-3/omega-6 ratio,” says Lydon. “These nutrients play key roles in disease prevention, mood regulation, cognitive function and more.”

Grass-fed dairy not only tastes better and is healthier for you versus grain-fed dairy, it’s often more humanely produced. Check out brands committed to farming practices that are good for people, animals and the planet, like Truly Grass Fed. The premium brand of Irish dairy products makes cheese and butter that is always non-GMO, growth hormone rBSTfree, and antibiotic free. Its cows live their best lives outside grazing on green grass maintained using regenerative farming practices. To learn more and find whole some recipes, visit trulygrassfed.com.

Grow at Home

Simple Tips for Mindful Eating

(StatePoint) Mindful eating doesn’t have to be restrictive and you don’t have to give up your favorite foods.

“Simply incorporating more foods that are crafted with integrity and align with your values into your day-to-day eat ing can go a long way toward helping you feel your best,” says Kara Lydon, a regis tered dietitian nutritionist. As an intuitive eating counselor, Lydon advises people to stop looking at food as “good” or “bad” and instead, listen to their bodies and eat what feels best in the moment.

If you have the space, consider starting a small garden in your yard or even indoors on your kitchen counter. Growing your own food is sustainable and can help you connect more deeply to what you feed your family. What’s more, being able to harvest produce at its peak means more nutritional value and flavor per bite. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the pros pect of growing plants from seeds, start by buying a few pots of herbs, such as basil, chives and mint. These can be found at many grocery stores. They’re relatively easy to maintain, and can instantly add zest to salads, soups and other meals.

Better eating should never feel like a sacrifice or leave you feeling hungry. The good news is that wholesome, health ier-for-you choices that nourish the body and soul abound today.

Photo Source: (c) primipil / iStock via Getty Images Plus

Photo couretsy of StatePoint

Saturday

Saturday Light Brigade’s past and future detailed

From

backgrounds, things he attributed to his time working with radio.

“My time on the radio instilled a strong interest in learning about community issues, working with people with backgrounds differ ent than mine, and thinking about the world from a broader perspective,” he said.

Berger decided to attend Carnegie Mel lon University where he earned a dual degree in Chemical Engineering and Engineering and Public Policy.

“One reason I decided to go to Carne gie Mellon was a relatively new department called Engineering & Public Policy,” Berger said. “This department brought a multidisci plinary approach to solving problems at the intersection of technology and society. Engi neering majors like me worked alongside stu dents majoring in urban affairs, public policy, humanities, and other subjects. This mindset and my work on the radio supported my in terest in environmental engineering — which requires different perspectives as well as good communications skills.”

Throughout college, he was involved with the campus radio station, as well as main taining the SLB program.

After college, Larry got a job as the tech nical editor of Measurements and Data Corp, a national magazine, but quickly transitioned

to a job as an environmental engineer. In this profession, he worked for several different consulting companies before taking a job at MSA Safety (Mine Safety Appliances).

All the while, he still devoted time to SLB, which he both produced and hosted weekly. It was at this time that SLB started to grow. It also started to gather attention in the form of several state and national awards. The radio began to offer youth workshops, remote broadcasts, and publishing a newsletter that reached thousands of listeners.

Then, in 2000, SLB was incorporated. Until this point, Larry was a volunteer, but he soon realized that he wanted to spend all of his time working within SLB, and transitioned out of his job as a director of environmental affairs at MSA Safety.

With its new developments, the radio gained a partnership with the Children’s Museum in 2000 when the museum aimed to expand and was seeking out small non profits that could benefit from the expansion or plant seeds in their footsteps. In 2004, the studio was created, and it was just recently renovated in 2022.

Since then, SLB has continued to expand as a radio producer that makes content for and from youth. Not only do they make the effort to facilitate this, but they also ensure that cre ated media is pushed out to radio stations all over the country.

Larry has managed to accomplish so much in his years at SLB. This does not go to say that SLB goes without tribulation. The ra dio has to navigate the world of ever-changing media and make sure that it is the most effec tive in reaching people .

“Another challenge is technology,” Berg er said. “While radio is still important, we now have to keep up with emerging technolo gies and make predictions on which ones we should focus on. This is daunting for a mul tinational media company, let alone a small

nonprofit like ours.”

As for Larry, he hopes to continue the improvement of the Saturday Light Bri gade radio.

“My priorities now are to ensure the suc cess of our expansion and, as always, contin ue to develop and grow our staff,” he said. “I love what I’m doing, but also want to be sure it continues if I decide to slow down a bit or retire.”

SLB can be heard on Saturdays, from 6 a.m. to noon, on WRCT 88.3 FM. n

Berger, left, speaks with two guests during a broadcast of Saturday Light Brigade.

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Beef Hindquarters and Beef Sides are $3.69/lb Cut and wrapped to order.

HINDQUARTER: T-bone Steaks Porterhouse Steaks Sirloin Steaks Rump Roast Sirloin Tip Roast

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The Neighborhood Community De velopment Fund helped the pair in secur ing funding for their new business.

“I appreciate the financial freedom of owning my own business, and want to be an inspiration for youth,” said Thom as. “It was wonderful working with the

Neighborhood Community Development Fund. They were informative, patient and easy to work with.”

Ida’s is named after Thomas’s late mother, who was a Northside resident for more than 60 years.

The restaurant is open Tuesdays through Sundays, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends. n

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Carla Thomas, left, and Erica Sumpter are the co-owners and foudners of Ida’s Sandwich Shop. The restaurant is named after Thomas’s late mother Ida.

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Northside Real Estate Transfers

Allegheny City Central

Jonas DeVita to Peter Spagnolo and Alejandro Pastor at 1306 Boyle St. for $264,900.

Kent Hensley to Kathryn Wack at 1522 Monterey St. for $422,000.

Steven Komorowski to Nicholas Michael Furar at 1304 Boyle St. for $265,000.

Jeff Trebac to Yean Nian Willy Chen and Jessica Lee Bellian at 605 W Jefferson St. for $600,000.

Richard Krist to 1315 Sandusky St. LLC at 1315 Sandusky St. for $136,500.

Brighton Heights

Jeff Sokonth Sao to Amani Ali Davis at 3538 Brighton Road for $220,000.

Cooper Obenreder to Erick Thor and Abigail Paige McCarthy at 3426 Fleming Ave. for $190,000.

Nancy Ryan to Robert McKinstry III and Anita Trimbur at 3559 Mcclure Ave. for $300,000.

Charles Dagnal to Erika Peterson at 1150 Woods Run Ave. for $137,500.

Randall Meckler to George Patterson Mershon IV and Nancy Mershon at 818 Woods Run Ave. for $165,000.

Steven Oberst to KNE L.P. at 3841-3843 Brighton Road for $600,000.

Kathleen Beatty to Christopher and Jessica Boette at 3523 Campus St. for $420,000.

Andrew Emig to Forest Alexander Kennedy at 1106 Cornell St. for $175,000.

Nathan Russell Lavalla to Matthew Jon Yoder at 3633 Fleming Ave. for $425,000.

Bank Of America NA to Kashawn Riley at 3363 Harbison St. for $136,000.

Lawrence Whitaker to Karl Gough at 120 San Pedro Pl for $220,000.

Daniel Snyder to Matthew and Lia Milgram at 3650 California Ave. for $400,000.

Three Rivers Youth to Termon Gardens LLC at 2039 Termon Ave. for $283,750.

California-Kirkbride

Next Generation TS FBO Arnold T Quaranta to Raymond Smith III and Taylor Ann Yenick at 1537 Brighton Place for $270,000.

East Deutschtown

Bruce Klein to JSF Madison CMPI LLC at 1212 Madison Ave. for $950,000.

David Park Train LLC to Climbing Silver Enterprises LLC at 857 Peralta St. for $90,000.

Community Alliance Of Spring Garden E. to Alexander Baker at 847 Suismon St. for $20,000.

Tom Pierce to Andrew Moffat and Genevieve Anderson at 845 Vista St. for $230,000.

Fineview

Marla Law to Carter Farrell and Sophia Rose Barber at 1524 Warren St. for $175,000.

James Steigerwald to Nathan and Amelia Glover at 422 Catoma St. for $205,000.

Historic Deutschtown

Robert McClusky to Seemaab and Mackie Ohara Ali at 615 Tripoli St. for $381,825.

Estate of Sylvia Marie Goncar to HHF3 LLC at 1106 James St. for $100,000.

Allen Sherwood III trustee to 616 East Ohio Street LLC at 616 E Ohio St. for $650,000.

Manchester

Tucker Bair to Ireland Oneill at 1135 Sheffield St. for $600,000.

Nicholas Labounty to Bradley James Fraser and Katie Garland Shenot at 1328 W North Ave. for $355,000.

Estate of Thomas Taylor to J2 Home Improvments LLC at 1506 Chateau St. for $125,000.

Manchester Row House Renaissance LLC to Milea Perry at 1430 Rush St. for $180,000.

October Real Estate Holdings LLC to Bereshit Development LLC at Juniata St., vacant lot, parcel ID 0022-K00111-0000-00, for $30,000.

Angela Thomas to Daniel and Dikla Shaked at 1211 Pennsylvania Ave. for $175,000.

Alderman Holdings 1336 Pennsylvania LLC to Kanter Real Estate Mgmt Inc. at 1336 Pennsylvania Ave. for $250,000.

Alfred Depasquali to Travis Hayton at 1428 Rush St. for $189,000.

Marshall-Shadeland

Robert Banks Jr. to Michael and Talma Jennifer Williams at 1211 Woodland Ave. for $99,000.

Christopher Oberst to Kiran Singh at 1433 Forsythe St. for $260,000.

Cara Carey to Nakeisha Isler at 1057 Grand Ave. for $120,000.

Robert Delacretaz to Joseph and Barbara Girone at 1263 Ingham St. for $150,000.

RMR Rentals LLC to Rukia Abdirahman et al. and Ali Mugasa at 2651 Mcdowell St. for $25,000.

William Reilly to A + Rentals LLC at 3208 Rothpletz St. for $24,000.

226 LLC to Davis Imo at 961 Woods Run Ave. for $75,000.

AJ Bigelow LLC to Atmore 2330 LLC at 2330 Atmore St. for $100,000.

New Level Realty Invests Pittsburgh LLC to Joshua 1:9 Investments LLC at 3130 Frederick St. for $81,000.

Cynthia Hovan to Burgh Rentals LLC at 3144-1-2 Mcclure Ave. for $37,000.

Observatory Hill

Citizens Bank NA to Emmanuel Niyibizi at 245 Watson Blvd. for $70,099.

Riverview United Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh to Pittsburgh Higher Ground Praise Ministry at 3505 Perrysville Ave. for $250,000.

Billie Gailey to Ryan Cavaliere at 3661 Perrysville Ave. for $350,000.

Perry Hilltop

Southern Tier Environments for Living Inc. to Perry Hilltop Farm LLC at Perrysville Ave. for $2,900.

Omari & Sons LLC to Hawaii Kai LLC at 2223 Wilson Ave. for $150,000.

Katelyn Richardson to Rubenstein Estates LLC at 241 Kennedy Ave. for $125,000.

Estate of Phoebe Buchanan to Wiley Properties LLC at 307 Marshall Ave. for $50,000.

Amy Pettis to Daniel Pritchett at 2459 Perrysville Ave. for $1 (state deed transfer stamps indicate a value of $41,328).

Samuel Albano to 5:16 Investments LLC at 3 Russell St. for $75,000.

Spring Garden

Gestalt Property Development LLC to James Goldsmith at 1209 Spring Garden Ave. for $475,000.

Pittsburgh City Treasurer to Nesinka Benkovski at 1120 Spring Garden Ave. for $4,588.

Spring Hill

Canaima Realty LLC to Matthew and Marissa Shaw at 1030 Haslage Ave. for $345,000.

Frances Sand to Norman and Dorothy Saulan at 1424 Hetzel St. for $211,000.

Beth Dodson to Jordan Talmadge at 906 Yetta Ave. for $150,100.

Steven Hebbe to Lucy Bender at 2147 Harbor St. for $163,500.

Estate of Robert Zarko to Kevin Chung at 7 Solar St. for $50,000.

June Lloyd to Justin Iler and Leah Plemons at 1104 S Side Ave. for $175,000.

Mandy Graff to John Michael Anderson at 1926 Rockledge St. for $80,750.

Summer Hill

AG PITT 2 LLC to Patricia McLaughlin at 139 Ivory Ave. for $270,000.

Michael Trombly to Ryan and Alyssa Vanston at 137 Ivory Ave. for $351,600.

Troy Hill

Thomas White to Ronald and Emma Wilson at 1528 Hatteras St. for $73,000.

Bridgehouse Properties LLC to JP Real Estate Rentals LLC at 1539 Lowrie St. for $52,000.

No Good Deed LLC to CBET LLC at 1800 Rialto St. for $350,000.

Jetgio Properties LLC to Haul A Ways LLC at 2161 Ley St. for $102,500.

Michael Vitale to Jason Martin at 1833 Lowrie St. for $85,500.

32 Cherry LLC to John McCormick at 2100 Straubs Lane for $305,000.

Kenneth Vesio to David and Jennifer Smith at 82 Waterfront Drive for $830,000.

Daniel Delcampo to KWW Properties LLC at 1717 Lowrie St. for $725,000.

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By Matthew D. Gailey, Gailey Law Group

With the economy continuing to sour across the board, it occurred to me that it might be helpful to address a legal issue that is more common in times of poor eco nomic growth, unemployment compensa tion.

Generally speaking, unemployment compensation exists as a social safety net to help folks when they lose their jobs. Un employment compensation, assuming that you meet all of the prerequisites for having worked long enough to obtain unemploy ment compensation, is meant to serve as a bridge to help support folks until they ob tain their next job.

Unemployment compensation, however, is not automatically given to a worker when they become unemployed. There are several reasons why someone may not receive unemployment compensa tion. For instance, a person who voluntari ly quits employment without a necessitous

and compelling cause cannot receive un employment compensation. Additionally, a person who was fired for cause, mainly things that no reasonable employer should have to tolerate, is also not eligible for un employment compensation. Here are sev eral examples of things that an employer can point to as reasons for denying unem ployment compensation: 1) Failure to show up for work, 2) Willful insubordination, 3) Illegal activities, 4) Inappropriate behavior on the job and etc.

The burden of proof for establish ing why an employee is not entitled to un employment compensation remains on the employer. In other words, if an employer doesn’t think an employee should receive unemployment compensation, then that employer will have to prove why they be lieve that. If you have any questions about unemployment compensation, please feel free to give me a call.

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