CITY DISHES OUT CHALLENGES AGAINST NON-PROFIT TAX BREAKS

AFTER VOWING TO TAKE ON nonprofit tax exemptions late January, Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey announced last week his office had prepared a slate of challenges against UPMC, the Allegheny Health Network, and other major institutions.

In total, the city has identified 26 parcels that officials believe should be paying annual property taxes to the tune of $3.5 million. This represents just the first 10% of a city-wide review process that could extend into next year.

Gainey said in January that almost a third of real estate within city limits does not pay taxes, and vowed to root out any abuses of the system.

Pennsylvania law allows nonprofits to claim property tax exemptions, but it also holds that any parcels in question should be operated consistently with their charitable mission statements.

“I made a promise to the people when I ran that, in this city, we would be able to do the necessary work to ensure that all of our nonprofits meet their constitutional standard,” Gainey said.

HOAX CALLS IGNITE FEAR, FURY

FEAR SEIZED parents, students, and educators on March 29 as false reports of active shooters at two Pittsburgh high schools prompted mass police responses and nearby shelter-inplace lockdowns.

Reports came in around 11 a.m. that shooters were on site in Central Catholic and Oakland Catholic schools, both in the city’s Oakland neighborhood. Surrounding institutions, including the University of Pittsburgh, also went into lockdown while the threat was evaluated.

Law enforcement later confirmed no threats were identified at either location, and county officials noted similar false alarms were reported across the state and country.

In a speech that day from the House floor, U.S. Rep. Summer Lee (D-Swissvale) called on lawmakers to take action on gun reform.

“Active shootings aren’t normal,” Lee said. “Shooting hoaxes aren’t normal. The evacuations and drills are not normal. [Republican legislators] want to control everything except that which could prevent mass preventable deaths of children and students and worshippers and shoppers in the only country on earth that this is a problem.”

Population Decline

ALLEGHENY COUNTY lost more than 17,000 residents between 2020 and 2022, according to a recent release of census data, placing it among the fastest shrinking regions in the country. This comes shortly after the most recent 10-year census recorded decade-ondecade growth in Allegheny County for the first time since the collapse of the steel industry.

Released Thursday, the Vintage 2022 data — a more limited study based on selective surveys — suggests nearly 16,000 left Allegheny County for other areas between 2020 and 2022. On top of that, the region recorded 6,500 more deaths than births during that period. Propping up the county’s population, international immigration has introduced more than 4,000 new residents to the region.

Statewide, Pennsylvania lost about 30,000 residents during that time, according to the data. •

THU., APRIL 6

ART • SHARPSBURG

Radiant Organon 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Continues through May 14. ZYNKA Gallery. 904 Main St., Sharpsburg. zynkagallery.com

OUTDOORS • MT WASHINGTON

Full Pink Moon Night Hike with Venture Outdoors. 7-9 p.m. Emerald View Park, Mount Washington. $15. Registration required. ventureoutdoors.org

MUSIC • NORTH SIDE

The works of Sun Ra take the spotlight at the Andy Warhol Museum‘s latest Sound Series event. Vocalist Amirtha Kidambi and saxophonist Darius Jones team up for Angels & Demons, an effort to create “musical adaptations of cosmological writings” by Sun Ra, a visionary musician regarded as a major influence on Afrofuturism. The Warhol promises a performance through which Jones and Kidambi “use their unique compositional and improvisatory voices to amplify Ra’s poetry to contemporary audiences.” 8 p.m.

117 Sandusky St., North Side. $12-15. warhol.org

FRI., APRIL 7

FAMILY • NORTH SIDE

Eggstravaganza 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Continues through Sat., April 8. National Aviary. 700 Arch St., North Side. Included with admission. aviary.org

ART • GARFIELD

Stop by the Irma Freeman Center for Imagination during the Unblurred First Friday gallery crawl for the opening reception of a new dual exhibition. The Center presents Amalgamation, a show described as combining the talents of Katy DeMent, who specializes in paper art, and Christine Bethea, a quilter and multimedia artist who uses salvaged materials in her work. 7-9 p.m. Continues through May 5. 5006 Penn Ave., Garfield. Free. irmafreeman.org

MUSIC • MILLVALE

Lucius: Love So Deep Tour with Danielle Ponder 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Mr. Smalls Theatre. 400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $25. mrsmalls.com

PERFORMANCE • EAST LIBERTY

Freshworks: Nick M. Daniels. 8 p.m. Continues through Sat., April 8. Alloy Studios at Kelly Strayhorn Theater. 5530 Penn Ave., East Liberty. $10-25 Pay What Moves You. kelly-strayhorn.org

DRAG • MILLVALE

Found Family Friday: Last Supper with Jenny Sais Quoi, Poppy Elizabeth O’Hara, Alice O’Malice, and Belair Banks

9 p.m. Doors at 6 p.m. Harold’s Haunt. 142 Grant St., Millvale. Free. 18 and over. beacons.ai/haroldshaunt

SAT., APRIL 8

OUTDOORS • NORTH SIDE

Commemorate the start of spring during the Earth Month Celebration at Allegheny Commons Park. The event will include lawn games, balloon artists, free food, live music, and other family-friendly activities. Kids can take part in the morning Story Hike and listen to a reading of Planting a Rainbow by Lois Ehlert. Other nature activities will be held around Lake Elizabeth for kids to learn more about Pittsburgh’s flora and fauna. 11:30 a.m.-

2:30 p.m. 810 Arch St., North Side. Free. Registration required. pittsburghparks.org/events

LIT • BLOOMFIELD

In-Person Reading & Conversation: Dust Child by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai with Cameron Barnett 7-8 p.m. White Whale Bookstore. 4754 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. Free. Registration required. Livestream available. whitewhalebookstore.com

COMEDY • DOWNTOWN

The Latchkey Kids: Rex Manning Day. 8 p.m. Arcade Comedy Theater. 943 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $10-15. 16 and over. arcadecomedytheater.com

MUSIC • DORMONT

SamJAMWich: Dead Side of the Peach 8 p.m. Hollywood Theater. 1449 Potomac Ave, Dormont. $20-25. facebook.com/ SamJAMwichpittsburgh

SUN., APRIL 9

LASER SHOW • NORTH SIDE

Laser Symphony of the Stars. 2 p.m. Continues through May 29.

Carnegie Science Center. One Allegheny Ave., North Side. $7, $6 for museum members. carnegiesciencecenter.org

MUSIC • LAWRENCEVILLE

HEALTH: Dark Territory Tour with Author and Punisher and ZOMBIESHARK. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Thunderbird Music Hall. 4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $25. 21 and over. thunderbirdmusichall.com

MON., APRIL 10

MUSIC • NORTH SIDE

A Catalytic Night of Jazz with Aimée Allen 7-8:30 p.m. City of Asylum. 40 W. North Ave., North Side. Free. cityofasylum.org

TUE., APRIL 11

FILM • DOWNTOWN

Little Richard: I Am Everything at Harris Theater sheds light on the origins of a rock icon, and why “Tutti Frutti” doesn’t mean what you think it means. Director Lisa Cortés tells the oft-simplified story of Richard Wayne

Penniman, aka Little Richard, and the Black queer aspects of his music that were appropriated by white artists and institutions. The documentary promises to examine the racial and sexual structures throughout Richard’s life, depicting him “as a conflicted revolutionary who careened between religion, sex, and rock ’n’ roll.” 7:30 p.m. 809 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $11. trustarts.org

WED., APRIL 12

MUSIC • OAKLAND

Alex Boyé: Bend Not Break Tour. 10 a.m.12 p.m. Petersen Events Center. 3719 Terrace St., Oakland. Free. irisetosavelives.com

MAGIC • DOWNTOWN

Jon Tai in Road Signs 7:30 p.m. Continues through Sun., April 30. Liberty Magic. 811 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $40-65. trustarts.org

MUSIC • SOUTH SIDE

David Ramirez with Anna Rose. 8 p.m. Doors at 7 p.m. Club Café. 56 S. 12th St., South Side. $17. clubcafelive.com

Help Wanted Legal Administrator

Ansar of Pittsburgh seeks Legal Administrator to provide administrative legal support to ANSAR’s legal clinic. Reqs: BA degree in Biz Admin, Legal Studies or related or its equivalent. 20% local travel in Allegheny County, PA required. Must be willing to work outside of standard business hours. Must be able to read, write, and speak Arabic with professional fluency. Send resume identifying position to ansar.pitt@gmail. com referencing the job title.

Help Wanted Nephrologist

Allegheny Clinic seeks a Nephrologist to work in and around Pittsburgh, PA and assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care appropriate to the age of patients, obtaining and documenting past and present medical, family and social history, physical assessment, medications and allergies, and developing a therapeutic care plan for each patient.

Send CV/cover letter with salary requirements to:

Dianna Deweese, Dianna. deweese@ahn.org with “Nephrology opportunity” in re line

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF PERSIC, JONATHAN C. DECEASED OF MARSHALL TOWNSHIP, PA

Jonathan C. Persic, deceased of Marshall Township, PA No. (0223)01935 of 2023. Paul R. Persic, Adm., 236 Woodhurst Terrace, Wexford, PA 15090.

Public Auction

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at 110 Kisow Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 on April 19th, 2023 at 11:15 am. Destiny Pringle 58, Keith Steed 344. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.

Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF SENICH, DONNA R., DECEASED OF PITTSBURGH, PA

Donna R. Senich, deceased of Pittsburgh, PA No. 022200308 of 2023. James Senich, Ext., 412 Maplevale Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Or to D. Scott Lautner, Esquire. 68 Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.

Study Smokers Wanted

The University of Pittsburgh’s Alcohol & Smoking Research Lab is looking for people to participate in a research project. You must:

• Currently smoke cigarettes

• Be 18-49 years old, in good health, and speak fluent English

• Be right handed, willing to not smoke before two sessions, and to fill out questionnaires

Earn up to $260 for participating in this study. For more information, call (412) 407-5029

Public Auction

Extra Space Storage will hold a public auction to sell the contents of leased spaces to satisfy Extra Space’s lien at the location indicated: 880 Saw Mill Run Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15226 April 19, 2023, at 1:15 PM. 1507 Jessica Nguyen, 2112 Mika Nazworth. The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com. Purchases must be made with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

ESTATE NOTICE

ESTATE OF YEKICH, PATRICIA K., DECEASED OF PLEASANT HILLS, PA

Patricia K. Yekich, deceased of Pleasant Hills, PA No. 02230148 of 2023. Mark Yekich, Ext., 900 Irwin Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236. Or to D. Scott Lautner, Esquire. 68 Old Clairton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15236.

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ESTATE NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration in the Estate of Frances Regina Yochum, late of the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, who died on December 28, 2017, have been granted to John P. Yochum, Administrator. All persons indebted to said Estate are requested to make payment and those having claims or demands are requested to present the same without delay to: David E. Schwager, Esquire 183 Market Street Suite 100 Kingston, PA 18704-5444

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