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by Rob Taylor Jr.

Courier Staff Writer

Arms locked, united as one, 12 Black elected officials stood tall for Vice President and Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris in her quest to become the next U.S. president, while standing strong against her opponent, former president Donald Trump. The Black elected officials, tired of the murmur that some African Americans may want to vote for Trump, denounced Trump as a separator and a person morally unfit to become president again.

by Rob Taylor Jr.

Courier Staff Writer

Black homeownership is a problem in Pittsburgh. Thirty-three percent, or 1 in 3 African Americans in Pittsburgh, are homeowners. Almost 75 percent, or 3 of 4 Whites in Pittsburgh, are homeowners. And when they talk about homeownership being a vital part of wealth-building for families, one can see how far behind African Americans are in Pittsburgh in this category. When Mary Hester, founder and owner of LifeVenture Real Estate Solutions, called founding executive director of Catapult Greater Pitts-

burgh Tammy Thompson about starting a "Black Excellence in Real Estate" awards gala, Thompson thought Hester was crazy. "We don't have time to do anything else," Thompson told Hester some years ago. Hester told Thompson it needed to happen, and Thompson obliged. Together, they began the first "Black Excellence in Real Estate" awards gala in 2021 at the Heinz History Center. It sold out easily. It had to be moved to a larger venue in 2022; thus, it was held at the Wintergarden at PPG Place, Downtown. And it sold out

Among the 12 Black elected officials were Pennsylvania's Lt. Governor, Austin Davis, and New York state's Lt. Governor, Antonio Delgado, with 10 Black mayors from Southwestern and Central Pennsylvania.

"A lot of times in our community, they put out

this narrative that we can't come together, that we can't stand up, that we can't be a voice for our community," said Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey at the Oct. 18 news conference in East Liberty. "Today for the first time in this commonwealth, you're seeing Black mayors...come together. I just think it makes a difference when we as mayors and lieutenant governors can speak to our community and let them understand that we see them and we feel them."

The other mayors who joined Mayor Gainey in unison were Delia Len-

(Braddock); Kayla Portis (Sharpsburg); Dwan B. Walker (Aliquippa); Cletus Lee (North Braddock); Dontae Comans (Wilkinsburg); Keith Jackson (Rochester); Dr. Kenya Johns

ALVAREZ (LEWISBURG). (PHOTO BY J.L. MARTELLO)

‘Snowed in’ candle controversy: Bath & Body Works apologizes after claims of Klan resemblance

by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior

National Correspondent

Bath & Body Works

is facing backlash after releasing its holiday themed “Snowed In” candle, which some social media users claim resembles imagery associated with the Ku Klux Klan. The Columbus-based retailer swiftly apologized and announced it would be removing the candle from shelves.

The controversy erupted when a Reddit user posted an image of the candle featuring a closeup snowflake design set against a maroon background. Although intended as a winter motif, some users noted a striking resemblance to the pointed hoods associated with the KKK, leading to terms like “klandle” and “KKKandle” circulating online. “I know it’s one of those paper snowflakes, but I can’t be the only one who sees ‘it,’ right?” asked the Reddit user. The post quickly gained traction, with users on platforms like X questioning how the design passed quality checks. “Wait, how did nobody at Bath & Body Works clock the klandle?” one user exclaimed.

In response to the criticism, a spokesperson for Bath & Body Works stated, “We are committed to listening to our customers and to addressing mistakes, even those

that are unintentional. We apologize to anyone we’ve offended and are working to remove this item from our stores while evaluating our process going forward.” While some criticized the oversight as insensitive, others dismissed the controversy, arguing that society is becoming overly sensitive. “This isn’t just a branding mistake; it’s a reminder of how sensitive cultural symbols can be,” commented one user. Meanwhile, another argued, “People see ‘racism’ in everything nowadays.” This incident is not Bath & Body Works’ first brush with contro -

versy. In 2022, the company faced criticism for a Black History Month collection featuring kente-cloth-inspired packaging, some considered cultural appropriation. Bath & Body Works, which became an independent public company in 2021 and operates over 1,850 locations across the U.S. and Canada, reported $7.4 billion in revenue last year. “Let’s hope they take this as a lesson in awareness and responsibility,” one user noted.

Last chance for high school students to apply for Disney Dreamers Academy

(LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.)—Time is running out for high school students with big dreams to take the next step toward their future, as the Oct. 31 application deadline for the Disney Dreamers Academy is fast approaching. Disney Dreamers Academy, in its 18th year, is an educational mentorship program that is fostering the career dreams of high school students from culturally diverse communities nationwide. Well-known celebrities, educators, business executives, community leaders and Disney cast members lead various in-depth workshops designed for the 100 students who are

selected for the program. These workshops introduce Disney Dreamers to diverse career paths in business, entertainment, STEM, and more, including career opportunities at The Walt Disney Company. They also provide students with valuable life tools, leadership skills, effective communication techniques, and networking strategies. Applications are open to U.S. high school students, ages 13 to 19. A distinguished panel of leaders will evaluate the applications, and selected participants will be announced in early 2025. The 100 selected students will receive an all-expense-paid trip

This Week In Black History A Courier Staple

• OCTOBER 23

1775—The Continental Congress approves a resolution barring free Blacks from the army fighting for American independence from England. The resolution came even though many free Blacks were already fighting in the war. The motive behind the resolution came from Southern slave colonies which feared that by fighting in the war for American independence, Blacks would also demand an end to slavery.

1911—The National Urban League is formed. Next only to the NAACP, it becomes the second oldest and second largest Black self-help organization in America. It grew out of the spontaneous 20th-Century Freedom Movement for freedom and opportunity that came to be called the Black Migrations. Central to the organization’s founding were two remarkable people: Mrs. Ruth Standish Baldwin and Dr. George Edmund Haynes, who would become the Committee’s first executive secretary.

1947—The NAACP files an “Appeal To The World” with the newly found United Nations concerning racial injustice in America. For its day, the filing was a bold move on the part of the NAACP and it angered many liberal and conservative Whites.

• OCTOBER 24

1892—More than 25,000 Black workers are said to have joined a workers strike in New Orleans to protest working conditions, lynchings and other social ills.

•OCTOBER 26

1749—The British parliament legalizes slavery in the American colony, which would become known as Georgia.

1806—Benjamin Banneker dies at 74. He had become a recognized inventor and scientist. He also completed the design and layout of Washington, D.C. after Pierre Charles L’Enfant returned to France.

1868—B.F. Randolph, a prominent Black politician in South Carolina after the Civil War, is assassinated. He was believed to have been killed by former Confederate soldiers seeking to re-establish White racist rule in the state via terrorist organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan.

1872—Inventor T. Marshal patents the fire extinguisher.

1911—Famed gospel singer Mahalia Jackson is born (19111972) in New Orleans, La. She is generally considered to be the greatest gospel singer who ever lived.

•OCTOBER 27

1891—Inventor P.B. Downing patents the street letter mailbox whose basic design remains in use today. Not much is known about Downing.

1960—President John F. Kennedy intervenes to get Martin Luther King Jr. released from the Georgia State Prison in Reidsville where he had been imprisoned because of his civil rights activities. The Kennedy action endeared him to Black voters.

along with one parent or guardian to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida to experience a combination of inspiration, education, and fun at The Most Magical Place On Earth.

Anyone interested can apply or nominate a student at www.DisneyDreamersAcademy.com

Disney Dreamers Academy is one of the many examples of Walt Disney World’s commitment to supporting diverse communities by inspiring young people to dream boldly, pursue their passions, and make a meaningful difference in the world.

For more information, visit DisneyDreamersAcademy.com, or follow them on social media at Facebook.com/ DisneyDreamersAcademy, X.com/DreamersAcademy, and Instagram.com/ disneydreamersacademy/.

1935—Fascist Italy invades Ethiopia, at the time, one of only two independent countries in Africa. U.S. Blacks were among thousands protesting worldwide. Powerful Harlem, N.Y. Pastor Adam Clayton Powell Sr. was among those seeking aid for Ethiopia. Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie spoke at his church.

1935—“Mulatto” opens on Broadway in New York City. The play, written by famed Black poet Langston Hughes, became the first long-run Black play on Broadway.

1948—Kweisi Mfume is born Frizzel Gray in Baltimore, Md. He became a congressman, head of the NAACP but later lost a bid for a seat in the U.S. Senate.

1964—The African nation of Zambia becomes independent from White colonial rule.

• OCTOBER 25

1940—The Black newspaper owners group—the NNPA (National Newspaper Publishers Association) is founded.

1940—Benjamin O. Davis Sr. becomes the first Black general in the U.S. Army.

1958—An estimated 10,000 students led by Jackie Robinson, Harry Belafonte, and labor leader A. Phillip Randolph, participate in a youth march for integrated schools in Washington, D.C.

1976—One-time racist Gov. George Wallace grants a full pardon to Clarence “Willie” Norris—the last known survivor of the nine “Scottsboro Boys.” The group had been framed in a 1931 conviction for allegedly raping two White women.

1994—Apparently believing it would be easy to frame a Black man for the crime, Susan Smith—a White woman from Union, S.C.—claims that a Black carjacker had driven off with her two sons. Her story became a national sensation but it later fell apart. She eventually confessed to drowning the children and was convicted of murder.

1981—Former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young is elected mayor of Atlanta, Ga. becoming city’s second Black mayor.

•OCTOBER 28

1798—Levi Coffin (White) is born in the slave state of North Carolina but becomes a strong opponent of slavery. He and his wife Catherine are credited with being among the original founders of the “Underground Railroad”—the system of transports and safe houses that enabled Blacks to escape slavery in the South to freedom in the North.

•OCTOBER 29

1929—The Stock Market collapses ushering in the Great Depression bringing about Black unemployment rates ranging from 25 to 40 percent. The effects of the Great Depression would last until the start of World War II which created massive war industry jobs and a second mass migration of Blacks from the South to the industrial North.

1994—Famed dancer Pearl Primus dies. She blended African and Caribbean dance and music with Black American traditions of blues, jazz and the jitterbug to form a new vibrant dance form. She formed a dance troupe and she personally appeared in such early Broadway hits as “Showboat” and “Emperor Jones.” Primus was known for her amazingly high leaps. In 1991, the first President Bush awarded her the National Medal of Arts.

2009—A report is published suggesting that the old selfhate mantra of “I am Black enough; I don’t need any sunshine” could be shortening the lives of African Americans. Dr. Jonathan Mansbach’s report found, among other things, that American Blacks are not getting enough sunshine or more specifically, vitamin D—the sunshine vitamin. Mansbach discovered, for example, that an astonishing 90 percent of Black children were vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to various cancers, diabetes and weak bones.

TALI's Emerging Leaders Program announces 2025 cohort

The Advanced Leadership Institute (TALI) and Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business (CMU) are pleased to announce the fourth year of the Emerging Leaders Program (ELP). Thirty-one individuals have been selected to participate in this transformative program designed to address the unique challenges that Black professionals face in the workplace. The ELP is designed to reach high-potential professionals seeking to advance their careers as strong individual contributors and early managers, and it is delivered through CMU with collaboration from the University of Pittsburgh, Robert Morris University, and Duquesne University.

“Congratulations to this year’s Emerging Leaders Program participants,” said Evan Frazier, President and CEO of The Advanced Leadership Institute.

“These impressive leaders represent the largest cohort for any of our leadership programs to-date. I’m looking forward to seeing this year’s cohort develop new skills and growth opportunities.

The Emerging Leaders Program is an important part of our efforts to create a more diverse, inclusive, and prosperous community.”

“The Emerging Leaders Program has proven to be an essential tool for today’s rising leaders,” said Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Dean, Richard P. Simmons Professor of Finance, CMU Tepper School of Business.

“I’m excited about Carnegie Mellon University Tepper School of Business’

role in providing executive instruction for the

gram, and we are proud to be a part of creating success stories for these impressive professionals.”

TALI’s 2025 Emerging Leaders Program Cohort:

Danai Battle—Program Director, ACH Clear Pathways Marla Bradford—Equity Diversity & Inclusion Specialist, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Penelope Brady—HR Manager, Wabtec Corporation

Tearra Brown—Anderson- Store Leader, Giant Eagle

Janell Cross—AVP, Fair Banking Officer, Dollar Bank, FSB John Davis—Executive Assistant/Office Manager, Carnegie Mellon University—College of Engineering, Dean’s Office Jesse Exilus—Deputy Solicitor, City of Pittsburgh Brittany Ezell—Executive Assistant to the President & CEO, The Pittsburgh Foundation Eno Frimpong- Manager— Technology Assurance & Compliance, Helion Rashawd Hatten—Supervisor, IT Governance, Risk & Compliance, Duquesne Light Company Leen Huynh—Senior Software Engineer, Duolingo

Edina Johnson—Supervisor —Licensed Professional Counselor, Pittsburgh Mercy and Enliven Resilience Counseling Services

Jennifer Kennedy— Learning and Development Consultant, UPMC Robin Kenney—Store Leader, Giant Eagle Inc. DaMarra (Underwood) King— Birth to Five Manager, Allegheny County Department of Children’s Initiatives

Dorain King—Systems Engineer, Consol Energy Inc.

Maymary Laideson— SCADA Engineer, CNX Resources

Marissa Lay—Manager of Networking Contract-

ing, Helion Paige McKenzie—Women’s Veterans Program, Program Assistant, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

Cheyenne Pettiford— Lead —Learning & Development, American Eagle Outfitters Paige Phillips—Project Manager, Oregon State University Fatimah Pillow—Senior Distributions Operations Manager, Giant Eagle Brazitte Poole—Assistant Counsel, Employment Labor, UPMC Daymon Randolph—Client Solution Manager, PNC Ceari Robinson—Loyalty Marketing Coordinator,

American Eagle Outfitters

Alizé Strickland—K-8 Family Engagement Coordinator, Homeless Children’s Education Fund

Qunton Thorne-Calhoun— Market District Executive Store Leader, Giant Eagle Michael Thornhill—Director of Diversity, Equity & Belonging, Venture Outdoors Eric Twum-Barimah— Principal Scientist & Team Lead, Covestro Wendell Wade—Branch Manager III (DMLO), PNC Eric Watson—Assistant Plant Manager, Koppers

BY BRIAN COOK SR.)

Ten Black mayors come together, denounce Trump, support Kamala Harris as election nears

(Beaver Falls); Kendy Alvarez (Lewisburg); and Jaime Kinder (Meadville).

Together, the mayors said they would be visiting different rural areas of the state, along with securing their own cities, and spreading the message of, "Vote for Kamala on or before November 5."

"This election is simple for me. It's a choice between separation and unification," Mayor Gainey said. "At the end of the day, we understand who brings separation and who brings unification, and we need a president right now in an America that's divided that can bring us together to come to common sense solutions so that we will be

able to move our nation forward."

Mayor Gainey stressed, the unifier is Kamala Harris.

"It should be clear cut who you should vote for by now," added the recognizable Walker, the mayor of Aliquippa. "This is the first time that a politician and elected campaign has come out to communities like Aliquippa, Rochester and Sharpsburg. They're paying attention to us now. So we have a voice now. We have to use our voices in the right way."

Harris stood on the Aliquippa High School football field and spoke with members of the Quips' football team on Aug. 18, and also made a stop in Rochester, both in Beaver County, which

has voted for Trump in the last two elections. However, when trying to win the state of Pennsylvania, it doesn't matter how many counties a candidate wins; all that matters is the popular vote in the state. The more votes that go to Harris in Beaver County, it can only help her in her quest to win Pennsylvania on Nov. 5.

"We are out here fighting for our lives," said Sharpsburg's first Black mayor, Kayla Portis. "Not only our lives, but our children's lives, for future generations... We need to speak with our families, with our friends, we need to speak with anyone that will listen. Let's save our democracy."

Mayor Lennon-Winstead of Braddock strongly urged people to vote now. "This election is very, very vital to our existence...let your voice be heard. You are the change. Be the change." In Lewisburg, that town of 5,200 had never seen a person of color become mayor until Kendy Alvarez did so in 2022. Lewisburg is in Union County, three hours east of Pittsburgh, and about an hour east of Penn State University (State College, Pa.). Lewisburg is ultra-White, and African Americans represent just two percent of the population. Still, Mayor Alvarez said it's her duty to spread the message in her town and other rural communities that Kamala Harris is the best choice for president.

The same can be said for Mayor Jaime Kinder of Meadville, 90 minutes north of Pittsburgh on your way to Erie. Its population of 12,000 is 5.4 percent Black. Both mayors said in rural communities, there's more that "unites us than divides us," and since that's the case, Kamala Harris is the person who will unite, not divide.

Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, have company in courting Pennsylvania's rural communities. On Saturday, Oct. 19, Trump was at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Westmoreland County. He spoke to thousands of supporters there, and on the following day, Trump tried his hand with making french fries and working the drive-thru at a McDonald's in Bucks County

(near Philadelphia). Trump pulled the stunt to mock Harris, who said that in her younger days, she worked at a McDonald's.

Later that night, Oct. 20, Trump attended the Pittsburgh Steelers game against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium, North Side.

"Today you see me standing here as lieutenant governor, but I come from a working-class family and live in a working-class community," voiced Pa. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis, who is from McKeesport. "I want to make sure that those people have the opportunity to get ahead. Kamala Harris comes from a middle-class family; she understands the plight of working-class people. Donald Trump wouldn't know a working-class community if he drove through it in his limousine."

As for fellow Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado of New York, it was the first time many of the Black mayors in attendance had heard him speak publicly. The 47-year old husband, father, and former Colgate University basketball player standing 6-feet-4 challenged voters to think about this election from a moral perspective.

"On your quest for power, one cannot bypass their concern for morality," Lt. Gov. Delgado said. He said this election is about "what is right versus what is wrong...the idea that we have public servants who call themselves public servants but they only do so because they seek power to control, not power to serve."

Lieutenant Governor Delgado said Trump just wants power; Harris truly wants to serve the people. "The only way for democracy to sustain itself is to have moral leaders. The moment we have individuals in office who are morally bankrupt, our system collapses. That's the stakes that we're in right now. Don't fall for this individual (Trump) who wants to exploit your pain, feed on your agony. We have an opportunity in Vice President Harris to turn the page, to get back to a politics that is rooted in our commonality, in our unity, rooted in love, compassion, trust and truth."

NEW YORK STATE LT. GOVERNOR ANTONIO DELGADO, IN EAST LIBERTY, OCT. 18, 2024. (PHOTO BY J.L. MARTELLO)

KAMALA HARRIS OFFERS

NEW GENERATION OF LEADERSHIP

$50K tax deduction for new business owners

$6K to young families in the first year of their child’s life

$25K in down payment assistance for first time home buyers

During his presidency, the Black unemployment rate was at an all time high

His Project 2025 agenda would roll back civil rights policies that offer opportunity for Black Americans

He uses race to divide us, scapegoating Black & Brown communities

She believes in what is possible. He’s more interested in defending himself than looking out for you. Let’s turn the page and move forward.

PA. LT. GOV. AUSTIN DAVIS (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)

BEAVER FALLS MAYOR DR. KENYA JOHNS

ALIQUIPPA MAYOR DWAN B. WALKER

PITTSBURGH MAYOR ED GAINEY

ROCHESTER MAYOR KEITH JACKSON

AT THE PODIUM, MEADVILLE MAYOR JAIME KINDER

Clearing the path to homeownership for African Americans in Pittsburgh Awards gala now in its fourth year

there, too.

This year, 2024, the event sold out within two weeks of the tickets going on sale.

“I’m so happy that she encourgaed me to do this with her,” Thompson said.

"Black Excellence in Real Estate" is a chance to honor those who are dedicated to increasing Black homeownership statistics in the Pittsburgh region. "Those" could be bank lenders, individuals, private companies, developers, contractors, elected officials, or government entities.

Whomever it is, Thompson and Hester are recognizing them each year, at a dress-in-yourbest-but-come-ready-tohave-fun atmosphere.

This year's event was held, Sept. 26.

During the event, Thompson told the New Pittsburgh Courier a real estate agent of the year was honored (Deanna Davis), chosen by the votes of the community; also, Thompson and Hester honored a homeowner of the year (Chrystyn Ballard), legacy award winner, (Alicia Majors), nonprofit of the year (Rising Tide Partners), community bank of the year (Hill District Federal Credit Union) and developer of the year.

Tina Daniels, owner of Concrete Rose Con -

struction, was the developer of the year. She made news earlier in the summer by developing homes and apartments in Homewood, called "Benedict Dwellings," and is working on another project, called "Anderson Estates" on Hermitage Street. "She's thinking about longevity in the property, that children will be raised in the property," Thompson said of Daniels. "She's less concerned about making a profit than she is building quality affordable housing for our community."

Catapult Greater Pittsburgh's core mission is to create wealth-building opportunities for Black families, and homeownership is the main component. Throughout the day, the phones at Catapult's East Liberty offices are ringing, residents getting information about how they can get into homeownership. "Right now, Black folks are at the bottom of the list for homeownership in this country. So our work is designed around creating the education, the intentional opportunity-building by way of creating our own down payment and closing cost assistance program," Thompson told the Courier. "Doing everything we can to limit and mitigate the barriers to homeownership for Black folks."

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Harmony Club of Homestead, Pa.

Annual Lance-Weems Scholarship Luncheon

Rev. A. Marie Walker’s Weekly Inspiration

“Then the ANGEL that TALKED with me answered and said unto me, Knowest thou not what these be? And I said, ‘No’ my Lord. Then he answered and said unto me, saying, this is the WORD of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying NOT BY MIGHT, NOR BY POWER, BUT BY MY SPIRIT SAID THE LORD OF HOST.”

-Zechariah 4:5-6 REV. WALKER SAYS: What is our human effort??? We are totally dependent on the LORD. Pray with me: HAVE YOUR WAY LORD, HAVE YOUR WAY, IN JESUS’ NAME.

HARMONY CLUB OF HOMESTEAD, PENNSYLVANIA. THEIR ANNUAL LANCE-WEEMS SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON WAS HELD, SEPT. 29, AT THE GEORGE-

TOWN CENTRE IN PLEASANT HILLS. SEATED ARE: JEWEL GARRISON, DIANE FOY, DR. ELAYNE ARRINGTON, PATRICIA PUGH-MITCHELL, KATHLEEN RANDOLPH, CREOLA BOLDEN, AND CHERYL EDMONDS. STANDING ARE: TASIA WEEMS CARROLL, KARYN TAYLOR, CYNTHIA MCENHEIMER, TERRY GROCE, ALLISON “PENNY” PALM, AND LARUE GRINAGE. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)

MASTER OF CEREMONIES—ROBERT WRIGHT SR.

HONOREE JOSEPH MCCAIN

HONOREE OLANDO DULIN

HONOREES—STANDING ARE OLANDO DULIN AND JOSEPH MCCAIN. SEATED ARE, FROM LEFT, THE MOTHER OF SCHOLARSHIP WINNER KAMERON HINTON, CHARLIE BATCH’S GRANDMOTHER, CREOLA BOLDEN, AND CHARLIE BATCH’S MOTHER, LYNN MADISON.

LARUE GRINAGE GIVES CLOSING REMARKS. GRINAGE IS PRESIDENT OF THE HARMONY CLUB OF HOMESTEAD, PA. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO KAMERON HINTON (WEST MIFFLIN AREA H.S.) AND JADA PLEASANT (STEEL VALLEY SENIOR H.S.)

LET RUSS COOK!

Russell Wilson shines in first regular season start for the Steelers

On Sunday, October 20, QB Russell Carrington Wilson made his regular season debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers. When Wilson was introduced during the pregame intros, he was booed passionately by some of the “yinzer" nation.

The insertion of Russell Wilson as the starting quarterback against the N.Y. Jets was disapproved by many because Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin chose to start Wilson, in-

stead of the younger QB Justin Fields, a former number one draft pick that Pittsburgh acquired from the Chicago Bears. Fields had led the Black and Gold to a 4-2 record. The performance of both players seems to indicate at least for the next few years that the Steelers may have solved their issues at the quarterback position, without having to waste another firstround draft pick.

After the Jets and their current starting QB Aaron Rodgers received some additional help for the Jets offense in the person of wide receiver Davante Adams, all of the Russell Wilson naysayers scurried to place bets with all of the sports betting agencies. Armed with their property deeds and vehicle titles in hand, they were confident they'd fulfill the promises of taking the wife and grandma on that bucket list safari and cruise with their winnings. But alas, they were about to be unpleasantly surprised by the repossession of their vehicles. They are also dreading the knock on the door by the sheriff with work gloves and a eviction notice in hand. Also, what happened to the smug arrogant look and sneaky smirk that Aaron Rodgers had on his face at halftime? It appeared that his smile was just a frown turned upside down, my friends.

The seating capacity of

Acrisure Stadium is approximately 65,500. The majority of these fans are delusional, falsely imagining that they are the pseudo head coaches of the Pittsburgh Steelers, all 65,500 of them. Mike Tomlin is the one that has the power to decide if Russell Wilson will be the first- or second-string starter for the Black and Gold. After Wilson per-

formed so admirably and ran away with a victory, now all of a sudden, the yinzers were forced to put their slow cookers on low so that they could cook their "filet of crow" nice and slow so that when they were forced to eat it, it would be nice and tender. Some journalists even dared to compare Mike Tomlin’s decision to start Russell Wilson as a "Lone Ranger" type of decision. I can see Tomlin being compared to the "Black Panther" but I can never visualize him as the Lone Ranger, hell no, no, no….

Tim Benz penned a post-game article on Triblive.com titled: "Feats of Strength: Mike Tomlin’s ‘Lone Ranger’ decisions to start Russell Wilson; Bean Bishop comes up big."

First of all, the first name of the Steelers star rookie cornerback is Beanie, not Bean! As big and bold as the font of the title is, the spelling of Bishop's first name should have been discovered and corrected before the article was published. Here are a few "nuggets of observation from Monsieur Benz." Benz wrote: “Even though there were a few 'Jus-TIN Fie-LDS' chants from the crowd after a sluggish start, Wilson had the folks cheering his name by the end of the game.”

That’s not correct because they were booing Russell Wilson and chanting Justin Fields' name before the game even began.

Beanie Bishop Jr. was gracious in his praise for Aaron Rodgers, saying: “He’s a Hall-of-Fame

quarterback, I’ve got a lot of respect for that guy. To be able to get not one, but two, of them off of him is crazy.” Aaron Rodgers might be headed toward the Hall of Fame, but on Oct. 20, he was formally inducted into the "Beanie Bishop" Hall of Shame. Tim Benz had this final

quote from his column, perhaps saving, "the least for last." “Perhaps most importantly, the coaching staff seemed willing to let Wilson take shots into any quadrant of the field whenever he liked, as opposed to the restrictions that were apparently on Justin Fields. Or, maybe just as well said, throws that Fields just wasn’t trying.”

Hey, how about the incompetent play calling of the Steelers offensive coordinator Arthur Smith during the Steelers' two losses? Having to endure the putrid performances of the Steelers' 2023 QB room and the just-as-putrid ex-Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada or a combination of both: Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has been justifiably frustrated, with good reason. All the Steelers had to do was throw him the ball. Instead, it seemed as if the choice of Arthur Smith was to silence Pickens and keep him in his place, regardless of whether the Pittsburgh Steelers suffered because of Smith’s quest to keep another bigmouthed young player of color in his place and to also quench the thirst of Smith's insatiable ego. Derrick Bell posted the following on Steelers Now. “Maybe Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin knows what he is doing after all? After a week's worth of quarterback controversy that led to many doubters from all angles, his squad pulled out a huge, 37-15 shellacking of the N.Y. Jets.”

If you haven’t already noticed, this is the first time that I have mentioned the score because the yinzers and their cronies are homicidal mad because Omar Khan and Mike Tomlin have the quarterbacks of the present and the future in their stable. The Steelers had better cease trying to sign some overpriced wide receiver and concentrate on keeping Wilson and Fields wearing Black and Gold. Aaron Rodgers has Davante Adams and they both exited

and

Acrisure as battered

bruised losers.

RUSSELL WILSON THROWS A PASS TO TIGHT END DARNELL WASHINGTON IN THE WIN OVER THE N.Y. JETS, 37-15, OCT. 20. (PHOTOS BY BRIAN COOK SR.)

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Today, Black homeownership hovers around 45 percent, significantly lower than the national average. A 1 percent increase in Black homeownership may seem like a small change, but its ripple effects can be transformative. Homeownership is one of the most effective ways to build wealth, creating financial security and generational stability. For Black families, even a slight rise in homeownership means more opportunities to accumulate equity, access better education, and strengthen community ties. Beyond individual households, it contributes to narrowing the racial wealth gap, boosting local economies, and fostering long-term economic mobility. In short, that 1 percent represents progress toward a more equitable and prosperous future. Let’s explore.

• Wealth Generation: A 1 percent increase would mean roughly 170,000 more Black families owning homes. Owning a home is one of the most effective ways to build wealth in America. It offers a path to equity appreciation, which provides homeowners with long-term financial security. Those 170,000 additional homeowners would have the potential to build hundreds of millions of dollars in wealth over time, simply by having access to property ownership.

• Economic Impact: Homeownership doesn’t just benefit individuals; it drives local economies. When families own homes, they invest in their communities through property taxes, home improvements, and local businesses. An increase in Black homeownership would stimulate economic activity in underserved neighborhoods, creating jobs, strengthening schools, and enhancing local services. The ripple effect would extend beyond Black communities, benefiting the overall economy.

• Legacy Building: Perhaps the most critical point is the potential for legacy building. For too long, Black families have been locked out of the intergenerational wealth transfer that homeownership provides. A home can be passed down, ensuring that future generations have a foundation on which to build their own lives and dreams. The ability to pass down equity, security, and stability can change the course of a family’s future for generations to come. The impact would be profound, long lasting, and a powerful testament to the undeniable truth

I recently posted an engagement meme on Facebook posing this question, “Men who are 30 and older, please give one piece of advice to men that are 18-29.” Many men replied with some thought-provoking comments. I believe our younger men can benefit from their insights. Life is a complex journey, filled with challenges, opportunities and crossroads. Often, the best guidance comes from those who have already traversed similar paths. Below are their comments: Financial Stability and Building a Secure Future Invest Wisely, Invest Early: The recurring theme here emphasizes the importance of financial planning. “Get into stocks and investments,” Manny advises, highlighting the potential for long-term wealth accumulation. David advocates for permanent life insurance as a financial safety net. “The average cost of a funeral is 10K and will probably double soon! I got 50K when I was 23 for $25 a month. Now at 58, 50K would cost around $400 a month!”

Jason emphasizes the importance of a solid retirement plan, suggesting contributions to 401(k) or 403(b) plans. “Yearly checkups. Learn a trade. Put money in 401k or 403b for retirement,” he says. Reese encourages homeownership, recognizing its potential for building equity

Why one percent matters for Black wealth

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Implementing a 1 percent Increase:

Achieving a 1 percent increase from 45 percent to 46 percent over two years may seem modest, but the pathway to this goal requires a multifaceted approach. Systemic barriers to homeownership have been deeply entrenched for decades and dismantling them will involve a combination of public policy reforms, private sector initiatives, financial education, and community driven efforts.

1. Policy Reforms: Unlocking Access

At the heart of increasing homeownership is ensuring equitable access to the housing market. This can be done through targeted policy changes aimed at breaking down barriers for Black prospective homebuyers.

• Strengthen Fair Housing Laws: Strengthen the enforcement of fair housing laws to prevent discrimination in lending, real estate transactions, and rental agreements. Ensure that federal, state, and local housing authorities strictly regulate and monitor housing practices to prevent redlining and other forms of discrimination.

• Expand Down Payment Assistance Programs:

Many Black families face barriers due to the lack of upfront cash for down payments. Expanding federal and state funded down payment assistance programs specifically aimed at low and moderate-income families can alleviate this obstacle.

• Increase Affordable Housing Stock: Incentivize developers to build more affordable homes in areas with historically low homeownership rates through tax breaks, grants, and zoning adjustments. Increasing the supply of affordable housing will create more opportunities for homeownership within the Black community.

• Tax Incentives for First-Time Buyers: Introduce or expand tax credits for first-time Black homebuyers. These incentives should be designed to support buyers with lower incomes and those purchasing homes in historically redlined communities.

2. Financial Education and Credit Building

One of the critical barriers to homeownership is access to affordable credit. Strengthening financial literacy and credit-building resources can empower potential homeowners.

• Expand Homebuyer Education Programs:

Launch educational programs that focus on home buying basics, the mortgage process, and how to build and maintain good credit. Partner with local community organizations, schools, and financial institutions to deliver these programs in underserved areas.

• Credit Repair Assistance: Many Black prospective homeowners face challenges due to poor or nonex-

istent credit histories. Local governments, nonprofits, and financial institutions should offer credit repair services that provide counseling and tools to improve credit scores.

• Partnerships with Credit Unions and CDFIs: Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and credit unions often have more flexibility to offer loans to people with lower credit scores. Expanding partnerships with these institutions can create more opportunities for Black families to secure mortgages at favorable terms.

3. Public-Private Partnerships:

The private sector, including banks, mortgage lenders, and real estate companies, has a critical role to play in closing the Black homeownership gap.

• Inclusive Lending Programs: Mortgage lenders should design loan programs that are accessible to borrowers who have traditionally been excluded due to lower credit scores, income, or lack of wealth. These programs could include flexible underwriting standards, lower down payment requirements, and reduced private mortgage insurance (PMI) costs.

• Employer-Assisted Housing Programs: Employers can help increase homeownership by offering down payment assistance or low interest home loans to employees. This is especially impactful when large corporations partner with local governments and community organizations to target Black workers.

• Real Estate Developer Incentives: Developers should be incentivized to invest in Black communities through grants and loans that support the construction of affordable housing and mixed income developments. In exchange, developers can commit to reserving a percentage of new homes for first-time Black homeowners.

4. Community Centered Approaches

Local communities are the key drivers of sustainable change. Increasing Black homeownership requires empowering individuals, families, and neighborhoods with the tools and opportunities to succeed.

• Community Land Trusts (CLTs): CLTs are nonprofit organizations that acquire and hold land for the purpose of providing affordable housing. Homeowners own the house, but the trust retains ownership of the land, keeping housing costs low. Expanding CLTs in Black communities could create lasting affordability and homeownership opportunities.

• Local Housing Counseling Services: Housing counseling agencies can offer one-on-one support to potential Black homebuyers, walking them through the complexities of the mortgage process. Expanding access to these services would provide critical support for those facing financial or bureaucratic challenges in their home-buying journey.

• Support for Legacy Homeownership: Efforts should be made to preserve homeownership within families. Many Black families lose generational wealth due to legal complications, tax foreclosures, or the inability to maintain inherited properties. Implementing programs that provide legal assistance and financial support to families to maintain or transfer ownership could prevent property loss and build intergenerational wealth.

5. Measuring and Sustaining Success

To ensure that the 1 percent increase in Black homeownership is achieved and that its impacts are long-lasting we must measure progress and ensure sustainability through ongoing efforts.

• Track Homeownership Growth: Government agencies, such as HUD, and housing-focused nonprofits should track and report on Black homeownership rates regularly, evaluating the effectiveness of implemented programs. Transparent data collection and analysis will help policymakers adjust strategies as needed.

• Support Ongoing Financial Stability: Homeownership is just the beginning. To sustain homeownership and prevent foreclosure, offer post purchase financial counseling. Programs should provide education on budgeting, home maintenance, and building long-term equity.

• Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Accountability: Hold banks accountable for community reinvestment through the CRA, ensuring that they lend fairly and equitably in underserved areas. Regular evaluations of banks’ lending practices in Black communities will help maintain the momentum toward increased homeownership.

Conclusion: By increasing Black homeownership by just 1 percent, from 45 percent to 46 percent, we create a ripple effect of wealth creation, economic empowerment, and legacy building. While the journey will require the collaboration of government, private industry, and community leaders, the long-term impact will be monumental. It is a critical step toward closing the racial wealth gap in. The racial wealth gap is driven in large part by disparities in homeownership rates and property values between Black and White households. Each percentage increase in Black homeownership brings future generations closer to financial parity with their White counterparts.

(Dr. Anthony O. Kellum—CEO of Kellum Mortgage, LLC , O: 313-263-6388 W: www.KelluMortgage.com.)

(Property is Power! is a movement to promote home and community ownership. Studies indicate, homeownership leads to higher graduation rates, family wealth, and community involvement.)

Pa. Turnpike preparing to launch Open Road Tolling

In January 2025, the Pa. Turnpike will launch Open Road Tolling (ORT), a cashless, free-flowing mode of collecting tolls without traditional toll booths. The conversion will start east of Reading in Berks County, and along the Northeast Extension, which runs through Lehigh County, Bucks County and Carbon County. The rest of the system, including here in Western Pennsylvania will adopt the change in 2027. ORT is a safer, more convenient way for customers to travel and represents the future of toll collection worldwide.

ORT changes how customers are tolled. Tolls will be charged electronically as customers drive at highway speeds beneath overhead structures—called gantries— located between interchanges. Equipment on the gantry

and in the roadway will classify and identify the vehicle and electronically process E-ZPass or Toll-By-Plate transactions. No need for drivers to slow down, switch lanes or stop. Following the conversion, the Pa. Turnpike will begin removing toll plazas and redesigning interchanges and traffic lanes to support a safer, free traffic flow with fewer obstructions.

ORT brings standardized rates across the Pa. Turnpike.

Beginning in January, the Pa. Turnpike will use a base permile rate. That means customers will pay a single toll per segment as opposed to the aggregated trip toll they receive now. Here is how that will work for a typical two-axle car: • E-ZPass customers will pay $.07 per mile + $1.09 per segment (distance between

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interchanges). • Toll-By-Plate customers will pay $.14 per mile + $2.18 per segment.

ORT requires no changes for drivers beyond properly mounting their E-ZPass transponder and keeping their vehicles, license plates and credit card information up to date on their accounts. Customers will continue to travel to and from their destinations as they always have. ORT makes that experience easier and more convenient.

Self-Reliance

Discover Your Passion and Take Action: Shawn urges individuals to tap into their purpose and pursue their passions. He highlights the importance of starting early and consistently pursuing their goals. “Tap into your Purpose! Find what you want to do for a career and go for it. Early and often,” he advises. Hope underscores the importance of saving money for the future, emphasizing financial preparedness. “Save your money now,” he says. Integrity and Responsibility: Cleveland’s advice for successful criminals underscores the importance of ethical choices even in challenging circumstances. He emphasizes the power of redemption and using past mistakes as a catalyst for positive change. “If you’re a successful criminal, stack your money. Don’t make it a career. Stop while you are ahead. That dirty money can help you live a clean life,” he shares.

Additional Insights

• Bernard: “Put God first! It is important to have a strong spiritu-

al foundation to get you through the trials and tribulations of life. Budgeting, Lust, Greed, Balance, Temptations, Love, Career, etc.”

• Chuck: “Work hard/ play harder! Strap up and have kids when you’re ready to empty them pockets! Good looks don’t mean good person!”

• T’shaka: “Think. always.”

• Charles: “Never let

your gender define you. Be a loving nurturer!”

• Andre: “Learn as much as you can about finance as soon as possible.”

• Danny: “Find happiness in yourself, don’t wear what others may think of you.”

• Brock: “Keep your debt low and that credit rating high.”

• Nate: “Keep God By Your Side, Watch The

Company You Keep And Make Sure You Got Your Own Nest.”

• Terrance: “Think before reacting.”

• John: “Pull your sagging pants up. Dress well, and use good manners. You’ll have a better chance of finding a nice lady, and getting a good job.”

• Terry: “1. Learn from other people’s mistakes. 2. Don’t make children with

a woman who is not your wife. It will affect you financially and complicate things. 3. Master a skill. What you do well, you will be compensated well for. 4. Invest your money. Don’t just save. 5. Learn to network. 6. Learn good people skills. Society is not designed for introverts to thrive. Learn how to get among people, extend your network, and not be an a-hole. It’s not

what you know, it’s WHO you know. 7.

respect, it will take you a long way.”

Mario: “Go to school, learn a trade, open your own business or go to the military. Make your time count.”

compilation of advice comes from men from all walks of life with varying experiences. All of whom are successful in their own right. It emphasizes the importance of financial responsibility, personal growth, healthy relationships and moral grounding. The journey of life is complex, and while there are no guaranteed formulas for success, these perspectives provide valuable guidance for navigating life’s challenges and maximizing its opportunities.

Guest Editorial

Title VI: Jawboning the sleeping giant

Thanks to a recent article by Johnathan Smith in “Poverty & Race,” a publication under the aegis of PRRAC (Poverty & Race Research Action Council), we are reminded that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is now 60 years old. Smith’s focus on this landmark edict is on Title VI that declares that recipients of federal financial assistance cannot discriminate based on race, color or national origin.

Title VI, among several others discussed by Smith, is often referred to as the “Sleeping Giant,” that is, the unutilized potential of the ruling. “For decades, many civil rights advocates, especially in the environmental justice movement, have demanded that the federal government use Title VI more aggressively to address the discrimination and pollution impacting frontline communities and other communities that are most directly impacted by environmental harms,” Smith writes.

He then notes that in the aftermath of the killing of Michael Brown, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, Title VI should have been utilized to hold law enforcement agencies accountable and withhold “funding from agencies involved in such conduct.”

The recent wave of protests on the nation’s campuses has also made Title VI a primary legal instrument, and another reason to awaken the Sleeping Giant. However, as Evelyn Douek and Genevieve Lakier of the Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University observe, the application of Title VI and how university administrators should respond to protests on campuses like the one that engulfed Columbia “is a difficult and contested question.”

“The Department of Education (DOE), which enforces Title VI, has made clear in its recent guidance that university administrators are right to be concerned about their Title VI liability if they fail to take what the department views as adequate steps to regulate how students speak to one another, not only one-on-one but when they engage in collective protest and symbolic action,” Douek and Lakier write. “The DOE has also launched over a dozen investigations into how universities responded to student protests over the past year and reached settlements with several universities over their handling of antisemitic or Islamophobic incidents on their campuses. And it has met privately with administrators at schools affected by student protests to advise them about their legal risks under Title VI.”

Smith cites the Department of Transportation (DOT) in his article and the steps it has taken to move creatively and to ensure compliance with Title VI. “But they only represent the beginning phases of a process under which federal agencies can reimagine how they use Title VI proactively and innovatively to work with their recipients and work to prevent discrimination. After 60 years, it is past time to wake up the sleeping giant,” he concludes.

Douek and Lakier warn that there is “good reason to worry that the DOE, in its recent efforts to enforce Title VI in the context of the campus protest movement, may be violating the important First Amendment rule against jawboning— that it may be leveraging its power to regulate discrimination on campuses to get universities to crack down on protected student and faculty speech by threatening them with legal sanctions or investigations if they do not comply.”

At the conclusion of their article, the writers insist that “more constraint and transparency are necessary to ensure that through its informal communications with universities about Title VI, the government does not end up doing an end run around First Amendment protections. The DOE’s mission to prevent discrimination in education is an important one, but it must be pursued within constitutional limits. The DOE should not undermine this important goal with enforcement efforts that threaten protected political expression.”

Obviously, much more needs to be said about the “Sleeping Giant” and “Jawboning” and we shall return.

(Reprinted from the New York Amsterdam News)

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You don’t know Kamala yet?

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—As much as Vice-President Kamala Harris has shown us who she is in her lifetime through her work, some people are still saying, “I don’t know anything about her.” Well, many of you know me! I have always been honest with you—even when I knew there were certain people out there calling themselves my friends while planning to try to destroy me. That knowledge never stopped me from doing my very best to help others, to engage in dangerous work on behalf of others. It never stopped me from engaging in civil and human rights work around the world. It never stopped me from going on dangerous missions to protest wrong. It never stopped me from giving my last dime to those in greater need. I’ve had tragedy in my life, but I’ve always made an effort to overcome and stay strong. I know what it’s like to be like Kamala Harris—giving your heart and soul to help others, and still have those you’ve often helped act like they don’t know you. This isn’t a time for righteous people to say that about her. With your help, she’s destined to become President of the United States, and getting her there is up to us. This is a time when your vote really means something to not just us, but to all Americans.

Because of good faith people like you, because of people of all races

and ethnic backgrounds, from all stations in life, we were able to make history by electing President Barack Obama—the most admired man in the world, and with him came the most admired woman in the world –Michelle Obama. We will always cherish them. They worked hard to preserve and improve our democracy. They are still doing that—not just for Black people, but for people throughout the world.

God has given us a chance to have the same kind of work Barack and Michelle gave to us. Yes, we love President Joe Biden and owe him a debt of gratitude for giving us another chance to make history by choosing Kamala Harris to step up and make history again.

Kamala is by far the most educated person (no contest), most caring, most well prepared, most eloquent speaker, most experienced and successful person to handle the job. She’s the best of all the candidates vying for President now. You know Donald Trump. He’s the man with too many charges to

name, being a convicted felon with some charges still to be litigated, the one who goes on stage calling Kamala names more fitting of him, the one responsible for charging taxpaying citizens multi-millions of dollars when his supporters crashed into the U. S. Capitol, his supporters threatening to kill his own Vice-President, shutting down the Congress, causing the death of one of his supporters, killing and seriously harming police officers and his response was, “So what?” He just watched the chaos without a care. He then wants them to go free with no penalty! Does this sound like a person you want to put back in the White House? He’s already called for a bloodbath if he’s not elected; he’s promised to call up the U.S. Military to go against U.S. citizens while the military’s purpose is to protect our citizens from destruction by foreign powers? He has said he’ll be a dictator on day one in office. He wants to use the position as President to punish all who’ve been against his craziness. I don’t know about you, but when I hear military leaders, as well as his own niece, say “No way am I voting for this weird man, nor will I!” November 5th is a few days away. Vote early. Vote for Kamala Harris for President.

(Dr. E. Faye Williams, President of the Dick Gregory Society.)

Black men, our country needs us now more than ever. On November 5th, we have the power to shape the future of this nation. It’s a moment for us to rise, to make our voices heard, and to lead. This election isn’t just about politics—it’s about ensuring that opportunity, equality, and justice become realities, not just promises. We’ve been called the backbone of democracy, and for good reason. When we show up, we change the game. Throughout history—from the Civil Rights Movement to today—our votes have driven the victories that bring us closer to justice and equality. Now, it’s time for us to show that same strength, unity, and determination once again. Why We Must Show Up This election will decide the direction of our nation for years to come. Healthcare, economic opportunity, voting rights, education, and criminal justice reform are all on the ballot. These issues directly affect our families, our communities, and our future. If we stay home, we risk losing the progress we’ve fought hard to achieve—and we can’t afford to let that happen. Democratic leadership is building a future where Black men and all Americans can thrive. We’ve seen advances in health coverage, small

On the first day of voting in the state of Georgia, more than 344,000 people waited in lines for as long as it took to cast their votes in this November’s General Election. This first day of voting was greater than the number voting on the first day four years ago in Georgia. Former President Jimmy Carter, who turned 100 years old a couple of weeks ago, had a dream realized. He had expressed a hope that he would live long enough after turning100 years old, to cast his vote for Kamala Harris to become the first woman President of these united states. Nationwide over 6.6 million people have already cast their ballots in early elections. We must remember that the state of Georgia gave us democratic control of the U.S. Senate in sending both a Black and a Jewish person to the Senate in spite of Trump’s efforts to steal votes. Bringing the issue close to home, each of us must follow the examples of these early voters and not only vote as soon as possible, but also be in touch with

business investments, job protections, and justice reform. There’s still more to be done, but the progress we’ve made shows that when Democrats are in office, we move forward.

Kamala Harris: Leadership That Represents Us I am proud to support Vice President Kamala Harris for President of the United States. She’s a leader with the experience, vision, and resolve to address the challenges we face. Her platform is focused on creating opportunities for working families, supporting small businesses, advancing racial equity, and ensuring that justice and fairness are more than ideals—they are lived realities.

With Kamala Harris in the White House, we will have a President who listens, acts, and delivers. She knows the power of community and is committed to a future where every one of us has the chance to succeed. She supports federal

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friends and family in other cities and states to encourage all to vote. While voting, we must not forget those running for other positions like the Congress, the Senate and state and local elections. Every vote counts and your vote is among the “every vote counts”.

We should not forget the Propositions and local Measures on our ballots. Some of us are already showing signs of not wanting to hear the continuous call for voter registration and voting. But let’s remember that our very future hangs on this election in more ways than one.

Many of those voting for and

voting rights legislation, including the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act—because she believes that every American’s voice should be heard and protected.

It’s On Us to Save This Nation

Our time is now. The future of this nation is in our hands. We can’t sit on the sidelines—we must show up, vote, and lead. When we do, we demonstrate that we are not just participants in democracy— we’re leaders in it.

This election isn’t just another vote—it’s a chance to protect our progress and build a future of justice, opportunity, and equality. Together, we can make history. But that only happens if we use our power to vote.

On November 5th, let’s vote for progress, unity, and leadership that reflects our values. Let’s vote for Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party. This is our moment to shine, and it’s on us to save this great nation.

I am a proud Black man, and I am proud to support Kamala Harris for President. Our vote is our power— let’s use it. This is our chance to lead, and together we will.

(Texas State Representative Ron Reynolds)

that he is unfit to hold office as President of the United States. As former Congresswoman Liz Cheney states, “he should never be allowed near the Oval Office again.” But the vote for Trump is not about Trump. It’s about the vehicle he represents for moving the radical conservative agenda to gain additional judges on the Supreme Court and in Federal Judgeships as a means to move America towards restoring policies and power to the rich and the few for generations to come. It’s about “they the people” and not the “We the people” that includes the diverse and working class people of this country.

Let’s not lose our freedoms because of a failure to vote. It’s a matter of life and death, no matter where you live or whether or not you think your vote counts. Remember, a no vote is the same as a vote for those running against your interest.

(Dr. John E. Warren is Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper)

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The voice of the voter

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Former President Barack Obama gave us a lot to think about concerning the Black vote, the Democratic Party, and the issue of misogyny.

While speaking to Harris-Walz campaign volunteers and officials at a Pittsburgh field office, Obama’s comments highlighted the complexities of the Black voting bloc within a male- and a White-dominated society.

“My understanding, based on reports I’m getting from campaigns and communities, is that we have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running,” said Obama. That lack of enthusiasm for Harris, he said, “seems to be more pronounced with the brothers.” The former president’s rebuke was directed toward those who were considering not voting at all. “And you are thinking about sitting out?”

He said, “Part of it makes me think—and I’m speaking to men directly—part of it makes me think that, well, you just aren’t feeling the idea of having a woman as president. And you’re coming up with other alternatives and other reasons for that.”

There are specific reasons why Black men and women are currently the two largest voting blocs supporting the Democratic Party. Historically, individuals who embraced the progressive movement and ideology were defenders of social justice, equality, and inclusion. Progressives fought for full citizenship for Blacks through the 14th Amendment. Progressives helped to overcome various forms of injustice by fighting for the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, which dismantled official segregation; the Voting Rights Act of 1965, prohibiting racist voting laws; and the 1968 Civil Rights Act, ending discrimination in housing sales. The truth lies in the fact that citizens representing Black communities as voters need the Progressive Party. In turn, the Progressive Party needs

the Black voting bloc. This two–way dependency was true during the Civil War and Reconstruction eras when the Republican Party represented the Progressives, and the Democratic Party represented the Conservatives. The Black voting bloc is like no other. It must continue to protect full citizenship for people of color. While Democrats, as the modern-day progressive party, depend on other voting blocs such as labor unions and young voters, they will never have the historical significance of the Black voter. Despite the legislative and social gains made in previous years, the efforts to diminish full citizenship have never ceased.

The Republicans have a history as well. We cannot afford to forget the Southern strategy, an electoral strategy to increase political support among White voters in the South by appealing to racism against Blacks throughout the Bible Belt. The Republicans have a critical voting bloc in the form of White evangelical Christians active in executing the Southern strategy. For centuries, we have seen countless examples of White Christians who individually choose to accept their cultural biases while turning away from their Biblical mandate to “love your brother.” This mandate serves as a social justice message of inclusion, which far too many conservatives have chosen to ignore. Some may not be racist in their hearts, but they remain silent amid racism.

What determines a person’s voice? Everyone has a voice through their spoken and written words. Using our voices, we can express our individual opinions, points of view, and passions regarding critical issues impacting our society. Our voices can be uplifting and encouraging while corrective to those who need it. Rather than using dog-whistle tactics promoting racism and intolerance, our voices should publicly and privately denounce blatant racism and sexism, whether intended or not. It cannot be words without some degree of work behind it. There has to be action behind the right words. As citizens, our vote is also our voice. Therefore, a person’s bias and disrespect of others can come forth through the voice of their vote. To counter and resist the potential of this election narrative, the Black voting bloc is not blind in its support for progressives. Rather, it appreciates the sacrifices of those from the past. The legacy of the voting bloc has never walked away from those in the modern-day fight for justice, inclusion, and maintaining the full citizenship rights for all people. When today’s politics is filled with anti-woke, anti-DEI, anti-CRT rhetoric, the Black voting bloc has reasons to support progressives. The Southern strategy exists under new management but with the same goals.

The long-standing relationship between the Black voter and the Democratic Party is sometimes perceived as one-sided. Defending the party, particularly on the local level, is not always easy in specific cases. The Black vote is sometimes taken for granted. In a two-party system, too often, a vote comes down to selecting the lesser of two evils.

Former President Obama spoke out, but not everyone was happy with his words. The economic concerns of Black men are justified and have proven to be an opening for Republicans. Every person has free will as a voter, but the sense of appreciation and not being taken for granted should motivate voters of all persuasions to stay involved after the election. Stay involved by knowing the voting record of your elected officials, especially on the local level. Knowing if they support or oppose critical issues concerning your local community. Contact them on specific pieces of legislation as concerned citizens. Make them earn your vote for reelection so the next primary election is not taken for granted, even by the most entrenched lawmakers.

(David W. Marshall is the founder of the faith-based organization TRB: The Reconciled Body and author of the book God Bless Our Divided America.)

The Breakfast Club’s legal illiteracy

Recently, Republican US Representative Byron Donalds was on The Breakfast Club radio show along with former CNN political commentator Angela Rye. The show booked Rye to expose the flaws in Donalds’ “Black Republican thinking.”

Rye reminded Donalds of his statement: “The success of Black people like himself was evidence that America was no longer a racist country, and America was the best place for Blacks to reach their full potential.”

Rye pointed out that Black men were “lynched by the carceral state,” referring to the death row inmates recently executed in South Carolina and Missouri.

Rye viewed these executions as evidence of America’s ongoing racism, but her example highlighted “systemic racism.” In other words, Blacks make up 13 percent of the US population but account for 42 percent of death row inmates; the disproportional rate indicates the presence of systemic racism.

Donalds was not referring to “systemic racism.” What he claimed no longer existed was racism based on the belief in Black inferiority—the racism that gave rise to Jim Crow, the racism that reduced Black people to second-class citizens, inhibited their development, and hampered their potential to achieve.

Rye stated that Republicans voted against the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, which would have reinstated the protections originally enshrined in the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Rye questioned Donalds about his decision to vote against the interests of Black people.

Donalds voted against the bill because it would have reinstated pre-clearance.

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 included a pre-clearance requirement. States and localities with a history of discriminatory voting practices were required to acquire advance clearance from the federal government before making changes to their voting laws. The purpose of this provision was to stop these states and localities from implementing new discriminatory policies. In 2013, the Supreme Court ruled that the continuation of pre-clearance was unconstitutional because it was based on 40-year-old statistics, failed to account for racial progress, and violated the constitutional principle of federalism.

According to Donalds, the problem with the John Lewis Voting Rights Act was its attempt to implement pre-clearance nationwide, requiring localities without a history of Jim

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—“The history of the United States is a story about the disenfranchisement of millions based on their Blackness. More than a hundred years of violent voter suppression, poll taxes, literacy tests, and gerrymandering have created a climate that is nothing shy of hostile towards Black men that choose to stand up and be a part of the electoral process.”—The Black Male Voter Project In a presidential campaign that has been overwhelmingly centered on the issues of women’s reproductive rights, immigration, and taxation of the ultra-wealthy, it would be understandable if we—especially the younger ones among us—didn’t feel the same sense of urgency about voting as other groups.

Former President Barack Obama last week drew criticism for pointing out, “we have not yet seen the same kinds of energy and turnout in all quarters of our neighborhoods and communities as we saw when I was running.” But a poll released this week backed him up: only 64 percent of Black voters and 49 percent of voters under 34 are enthusiastic about the election. Compare that with 93 percent of Black voters and 83 percent of young voters who said they

Crow to seek federal approval before changing their voting laws. Rye and the Breakfast Club hosts argued that the removal of pre-clearance made voting more difficult for Black people and that these voting restrictions peaked when Georgia’s Republican legislature approved the Election Integrity Act in 2021.

According to Politifact, “The Georgia election law is a mixed bag when it comes to restricting ballot access. It offers an extra Saturday of early voting and maintains the optional Sunday early voting use by large counties, but it adds restrictions to absentee voting and ballot drop boxes.” Rye and the hosts of the Breakfast Club argued that this was equivalent to Jim Crow laws and provided evidence for national pre-clearance.”

Donalds noted that in the year following the passage of the Election Integrity Act of 2021, Black voters in Georgia turned out in record numbers. (On October 15, 2024, over 300,000 Georgians cast votes, doubling the state’s first-day record for early voting, and the state expects record numbers again.)

Disregarding the facts, Rye emphasized to the audience her belief that Black voters had endured discrimination since the Supreme Court invalidated preclearance. The Breakfast Club host claimed that the Election Integrity Act of 2021 made it easier for Georgia to intimidate Black voters.

How? Donalds questioned the Breakfast Club host, but Rye moved on to the next topic.

Democratic Rep. Karen Bass introduced the George Floyd Justice in Police Act in 2021. Donalds did not endorse this police reform bill. He backed Republican Sen. Tim Scott’s Justice Act. According to Donalds, the main difference between the two police reform bills was that the Democratic plan sought to eliminate qualified immunity for police officers, but the Republican bill did not. The George Floyd Justice in Police Act passed the House but failed in the Senate due to Republican opposition. Rye stressed the necessity to eliminate qualified immunity. Donalds explained that qualified

immunity is required to safeguard police officers from civil lawsuits after they have been absolved of wrongdoing. Eliminating qualified immunity would make it more difficult to hire police in dangerous neighborhoods, potentially harming residents.

Rye clarified that she was not talking about police receiving immunity for “wrongdoing.” She was referring to the immunity that police officers receive when they kill and severely injure Black people, or, the Breakfast Club host added, when they clearly violate constitutional rights.

Donalds stressed to them that police officers who violate constitutional rights are not granted qualified immunity.

Rye replied, “That is patently false.” The Breakfast Club host stated, “I thought that’s what qualified immunity meant.” Then he tried to fact-check the congressman in real time. He looked up the definition of qualified immunity and read out loud that qualified immunity was “a legal doctrine that protects government officials from civil lawsuits when they perform their jobs, unless they clearly violate a constitutional right.”

Instead of admitting she was wrong, Rye altered the subject, stating that former President Trump wants to go beyond qualified immunity in civil cases and grant police officers’ full immunity in criminal cases.

Trump may have offered full immunity during a campaign rally, but no legal expert took it seriously. Reason Magazine stated, “As president, Trump would be extremely constrained in immunizing anyone, including police officers, from prosecution, as most criminal proceedings are in state court, where his power would not apply.” And while it’s true that some officers are charged federally for alleged misconduct— where he could lobby the Department of Justice to refuse to charge any cop—those prosecutions are often in addition to state charges.” Reason Magazine concluded that Trump’s promise was nothing more than a demonstration of his legal illiteracy. The Breakfast Club was unsuccessful in exposing the errors in Donalds’ “Black Republican thinking,” but they were successful in proving Ronald Reagan correct when he stated, “The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they’re ignorant; it’s just that they know so much that isn’t so.”

were enthusiastic when Obama first ran for the office in 2008. But apathy is not what I’m seeing among the young Black men I’ve met as I travel the nation as part of the National Urban League’s Reclaim Your Vote initiative. I see thoughtfulness. I see concern. I see pride. And I do see some skepticism. It’s not only fair, but imperative to wonder whether the candidates will live up to their promises. It’s fair to weigh their past actions against their words. That’s what it means to be a responsible citizen. What’s neither fair nor responsible is to fall for misinformation or divisive rhetoric and to a let your voice be silenced.

Vice President Kamala Harris this week unveiled an economic agen-

da aimed at creating opportunity for Black men. It includes forgivable small business loans to boost entrepreneurship, job training and mentorship, and the legalization of marijuana with a focus on opportunities to succeed in the recreational marijuana industry.

Donald Trump has not issued a policy proposal aimed specifically at Black men. He has claimed that immigrants are taking Black jobs, and that his criminal indictments have boosted his appeal to Black men victimized by an unjust legal system.

The Vice President told the National Association of Black Journalists in September, “It’s very important to not operate from the assumption that Black men are in anybody’s pocket. Black men are like any other voting group: You gotta earn their vote.”

Speaking to the same group in July, Trump touted his support for opportunity zones and funding for HBCUs while suggesting the Vice President is not authentically Black.

As my fellow New Orleanian Wendell Pierce said in his own message to Black men, “Vote for what you want. Declare what your values are then go out and make the choice on that.”

Dear Editor: Black folks in and around Pittsburgh, in McKees Rocks, Braddock, the Hill District, Highland Park, East Hills, and so on, should convene meetings, large and small, after the November 5 national elections and before 2025, to critique the impact of the 2024 US elections on the community; and also to “mobilize, educate, and organize” the Black community for political struggles in 2025, in 2026 and beyond. The grave pollical storms now sweeping across the United States will intensify regardless of who wins the White House, Kamala Harris or Donald Trump

Black folks in the local area, in fact all across the United States, made a monumental mistake when we did not come together to critically evaluate the impact of the Obama administration on the Black community.

Next year, some very important

elections are on the calendar. The Pittsburgh mayoral election is one example. Then, in 2026, US congressional and state elections will be held.

Keep in mind that an unprecedented number of local Black elected officials are in office.

A whole lot of Black people argue that such meetings are worthless, “Black folks meet all the time,” they argue, “and nothing comes from the meetings.” They point to some local and national examples to prove their point.

Many of the people who make this argument simply don’t know or understand the dynamics of these meetings. And, of course, some Black folks use this argument as an excuse not to support the everyday struggles of the community.

The Negro Convention Movement of the mid-1800s, the countless meetings, large and small, of the epic Civil Rights and Black Power move-

ments are national examples.

In early 1972, several weeks before the Gary Convention, approximately 1,000 Black folks met at old 5th Avenue High School to address issues before the Black community.

A very strong argument can be made that the major failure of these vitally important African American meetings has been the failure of the Black community not to critique and heed their positive and negative lessons.

Now is the time for Black folks in Homewood, Brighton heights, Penn Hills, McKeesport, Wilkinsburg, in and around Pittsburgh to begin-some of course have already started-preparing for our post-November 5 struggles.

Thank you.

Fred Logan Homewood

David W. Marshall

ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Notice

CONDITIONS OF SALE

Effective with the August 3, 2020, Sheriff Sale of real estate and all such monthly public sales thereafter shall be conducted virtually through video conferencing technology or live streaming. ALL PARTICIPANTS OR BIDDERS MUST BE REGISTERED AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE SALE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE (VIRTUALLY OR IN PERSON) AT THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SALES OF REAL ESTATE. REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S WEBSITE: SHERIFFALLEGHENYCOUNTY.COM. The Successful bidder will pay full amount of bid in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK OR CASHIERS CHECK at time of sale, otherwise the property will be resold at the next regular Sheriffs Sale; provided, that if the sale is made on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2024 the bidder may pay ten percent of purchasing price but not less than 75.00 in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR CASHIERS CHECK THE DAY IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SALE, e.g. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 2024, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:30AM AND 2:30PM IN THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE . Failure to pay the 10% deposit will have you banned from future Sheriff Sales. And the balance in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK, OR CASHIERS CHECK, on or before TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024, at 10:00 O’CLOCK A.M. The property will be resold at the next regular Sheriff’s Sale if the balance is not paid, and in such case all money’s paid in at the original sale shall be applied to any deficiency in the price of which property is resold, and provided further that if the successful bidder is the plaintiff in the execution the bidder shall pay full amount of bid ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH, OTHERWISE WRIT WILL BE RETURNED AND MARKED “REAL ESTATE UNSOLD” and all monies advanced by plaintiff will be applied as required by COMMON PLEAS COURT RULE 3129.2 (1) (a). FORFEITED SALES WILL BE POSTED IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND LISTED ON THE SHERIFF OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY WEB SITE.

AMENDMENT OF THE CODE SECOND CLASS COUNTY NEW CHAPTER 475 THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 475, ENTITLED TAXATION IS HEREBY AMENDED THROUGH THE CREATION ARTICLE XII, ENTITLED, “SHERIFF SALES”, AND COMPRISED AS FOLLOWS: SUBSECTION 475-60: RECORDING OF DEEDS AND NOTIFICATION OF SHERIFFS SALES TO TAXING BODIES.

A. FOR ANY REAL PROPERTY OFFERED AT SHERIFFS SALE DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES AND PURCHASED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH SUCH SALE, THE SHERIFF SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FILING THE DEED AND, WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF FILING OF THE SHERIFFS DEED, PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE CONVEYANCE TO THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS. THE WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION SHALL INCLUDE THE DATE OF THE SALE, IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD BY BOTH ADDRESS AND LOT AND BLOCK NUMBER, AND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUALS OR OTHER ENTITY THAT PURCHASED THE PROPERTY.

B. AT THE TIME OF THE SALE THE SHERIFF SHALL COLLECT ALL REQUISITE FILING COSTS, REALTY TRANSFER TAXES AND FEES, NECESSARY TO PROPERLY RECORD THE DEED. C. WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTICE FROM THE SHERIFF, THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS SHALL FORWARD COPIES OF SUCH NOTICE TO ALL TAXING BODIES LEVYING REAL ESTATE TAXES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MUNICIPALITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED.

AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 14 OF ACT NO. 77 OF 1986, THE COST OF ALL DOCUMENTARY STAMPS FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAXES (STATE, LOCAL, AND SCHOOL) WILL BE DEDUCTED BY THE SHERIFF FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE. Purchasers must pay the necessary recording fees. Pursuant to Rule 3136 P.R.C.P. NOTICE is hereby given that a schedule of distribution will be filed by the Sheriff not later than 30 days from date of sale and that distribution will be made in accordance with the schedule unless exceptions are filed thereto within 10 days thereafter. No further notice of the filing of the schedule of distribution will be given.

A Land Bank formed under 68 Pa. C.S.A. 2101 et seq. may exercise its right to bid pursuant to 68 Pa. C.S.A. 2117(d) (2) through Pa. C.S.A. 2117(d) (4) on certain properties listed for sale under the municipal claims and Tax Lien Law, 53 P.S. 7101 et seq. The Sheriff of Allegheny County will honor the terms of payment which the Land Bank has entered with any municipalities having a claim against the property. If the Land Bank tenders a bid under Pa. C.S.A. 2117(d)(3) or 2117(d)(4) the property will not be offered for sale to others and the Property will be considered sold to the Land Bank for the Upset Price as defined in P.S.7279 and no other bids will be accepted.

NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT ALL SHERIFFS DEEDS TENDERED TO PURCHASERS WILL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING:

NOTICE: The undersigned, as evidenced by the signature(s) to this notice and the acceptance and recording of this deed, (is/are) fully cognizant of the fact that the undersigned may not be obtaining the right of protection against subsidence, as to the property herein conveyed, resulting from coal mining operations and that the purchased property, herein conveyed, may be protected from damage due to mine subsidence by a private contract with the owners of the economic interest in the coal. This notice is inserted herein to comply with the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act of 1966. as amended 1980. Oct. 10, P.L 874, No. 156 §1.

“This document may not sell, convey, transfer, include, or insure the title to the coal and right of support underneath the surface land described or referred to herein and the owner or owners of such coal may have the complete legal right to remove all of such coal, and in that connection damage may result to the surface of the land, any house, building or other structure on or in such land.”

2NOV24

1NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): TRUONG BUI, PHUC NGUYEN, AND TUOI DAM ******************** CASE No.: MG-24-000221 ********************

DEBT: $127,183.09

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Michelle Pierro, Esq. (PA ID No. 317454)

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Tucker Arensberg, P.C. 1500 One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 566-1212

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Hampton Township: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5013

460, PARCEL NUMBER 1213-G00009 Block/ Lot# 1213-G-9

PLAINTIFFS: BRENTWOOD BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BRENTWOOD BOROUGH VS. DEFENDANT(S): LAURA J. RILAND AND MARK A. KOROL, AS JOINT TENANTS WITH RIGHT OF SURVIVORSHIP CASE No.: GD 23-014272

DEBT: $17,694.34 ******************** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): JOHN T. VOGEL, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Tucker Arensberg, P.C. 1500 One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3902

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 61 BELLANCA AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15227, DEED BOOK VOLUME 7951, PAGE 183, BLOCK AND LOT 137-E-315

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3NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): LISA BELIN, in her capacity as known heir of the ESTATE OF STEPHEN A. BELIN, JR., DECEASED, DEBRA BELIN, in her capacity as known heir of the ESTATE OF STEPHEN A. BELIN, JR., DECEASED, STEPHEN BELIN, in Iris capacity as known heir of the ESTATE OF STEPHEN A. BELIN, JR., DECEASED, RONALD BELIN, in his capacity as known heir of the ESTATE OF STEPHEN A. BELIN, JR., DE-

CEASED

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CASE No.: MG-22-000853

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DEBT: $58,499.42

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): DUANE MORRIS LLP (Edward J. McKee, Esq)

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 30 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-979-1159

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 10 Ocala Trail Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, Deed Book Volume 79, Pages 118 and 119. Block and Lot 0635-E- 00338-0000-00. 4NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): DANIEL J. AUBEL AKA DANIEL AUBEL, ROBERTA L. AUBEL AKA ROBERTA AUBEL ********************

CASE No.: MG-19-000442

DEBT: $47,817.32

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): KML LAW GROUP, P.C.

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

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SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF AVALON:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 111 MARIE AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202. DEED BOOK 12258, PAGE 593. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 214-L-155.

5NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): VANESSA MCREYNOLDS AKA V. MCREYNOLDS ******************** CASE No.: MG-23-000999 ******************** DEBT: $92,827.55

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): KML LAW GROUP, P.C.

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF NORTH VERSAILLES: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 263 MARYELLEN DRIVE, NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137. DEED BOOK 18225, PAGE 377. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 645-E-41.

7NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): CHRISTINE R. AGGAZIO NKA CHRISTINE RENEE AGGAIZO NKA CHRISTINE KOVACH NKA CHRISTINE AGGAZIO KOVACH ******************** CASE No.: MG-24-000335

DEBT: $49,856.73

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Michelle Pierro, Esq. (PA ID No. 317454)

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Tucker Arensberg, P.C. 1500 One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 566-1212

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh 29th Ward: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 401 BIRMINGHAM AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED BOOK VOLUME 10586, PAGE 307, PARCEL NUMBER 0032N-00249. Block/ Lot# 32-N-249

8NOV24

PLAINTIFF: MT. LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT, VS. DEFENDANT(S): MARY BETH BRUDER

******************** CASE No.: GD 24-003607

DEBT: $16,573.51

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): JOHN T. VOGEL, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. ********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Tucker Arensberg, P.C. 1500 One PPG Place Pittsburgh, PA 15222

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3902

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, MUNICIPALITY OF MT. LEBANON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 381 JEFFERSON DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15228, DEED BOOK VOLUME 12573, PAGE 197, BLOCK AND LOT 192-G-138

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9NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Brandon J. Austin; Brittney L. Jacob ******************** CASE No.: MG-23-000935 ******************** DEBT: $93,173.62

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Crafton: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 33 Fountain Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Document Number 2015-19033, Deed Book Volume 16031, Page 231. Block and Lot Number 0068-P-00101-0000-00.

10NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Daniel A. Parisi; Delaney Ann Parisi, as Believed Heir of the Estate of Erin Yonna Parisi; Delaney Ann Parisi, as Believed Administrator of the Estate of Erin Yonna Parisi; Unknown Heirs of the Estate of Erin Yonna Parisi (if any); Unknown Administrators of the Estate of Erin Yonna Parisi (if any) CASE No.: MG-21-000167

******************** DEBT: $642,796.70

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

******************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, South Fayette Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 5108 Forest Ridge Drive, McDonald, PA 15057. Document Number 2004-24461, Deed Book Volume 12125, Page 182. Block and Lot Number 0403-D-00016-0000-00.

11NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Sheryl D. McBride

******************** CASE No.: MG-23-001066

******************** DEBT: $91,202.18

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Frazer Township:

Parcel No. 1: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 135 Miller Drive, Tarentum, PA 15084. Deed Book Volume 10763, Page 33, Block and Lot# 1674-F00119-0000-00. Parcel No. 2: Vacant land being known as Miller Drive, Tarentum, PA 15084.Deed Book Volume 10763, Page 33, Block and Lot# 1674-F00109-0000-00. 2744 Kingston Drive, Natrona Heights, PA 15065. Document Number 2011-9684, Deed Book Volume 14562, Page 171. Block and Lot Number 1845-S-000380003-00.

15NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Jay M. Eiler, Sr., AKA Jay Eiler, as believed Heir to the Estate of Joyce Eiler; Jay M. Eiler, Sr., AKA Jay Eiler, as believed Administrator to the Estate of Joyce Eiler; Joyce Eiler, as believed Heir to the Estate of

of Joyce Eiler; Unknown Administrators, to the Estate of Joyce Eiler ******************** CASE No.: GD-24-003630 DEBT: $26,683.13 NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

Public Notice

Township of Frazer

DEFENDANT(S): Daniel M. Bogan CASE No.:GD 23-011201 DEBT: $2,647.14

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place,

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny

27NOV24

Joseph Bushmen

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Springdale: Having erected thereon a one and one half story frame house being known as 373 James Street, Springdale, PA 15144. Deed Book Volume 17371, Page 22. Block & Lot No. 732-J-307.

28NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Mark C. Raymond ******************** CASE No.:GD 23-001527 ******************** DEBT: $3,409.56 ******************** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Baldwin: Having erected thereon a two story brick house being known as 2945 Churchview Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Deed Book Volume 18042, Page 290. Block & Lot No. 94-R-122.

29NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS.

DEFENDANT(S): David Perry ********************

CASE No.:GD 23-003575

DEBT: $3,427.57

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 **************************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 **************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ********************

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Baldwin: Having erected thereon a two story masonry frame house being known as 3000 Ruthwood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Deed Book Volume 12885, Page 118. Block & Lot No. 94-S-112.

30NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Ingram VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Jill A. Yanke

CASE No.:GD 23-010982

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DEBT: $2,430.21

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Ingram: Having erected thereon a two story frame house known as 97 Evans Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Deed Book Volume 18309, Page 576. Block & Lot No. 70-R-20.

31NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Yellow Goat Enterprises, LLC

CASE No.:GD 23-003807

******************** DEBT: $3,939.98

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Baldwin: Having erected thereon a one story frame house being known as 3101 Vernon Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Deed Book Volume 15183, Page 475, Block & Lot No. 137-D-99.

32NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): Municipality of Bethel Park VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Mary Jane Taradena, Trustee of the Mary Jane Taradena Revocable Living Trust, dated March 26, 2008 ******************** CASE No.:GD 23-011447 ******************** DEBT: $2,745.44

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 **************************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Bethel Park: Having erected thereon a two story frame townhouse known as 140 Old Village Lane, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Deed Book Volume 13579, Page 172. Block & Lot No. 773-F-244.

33NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Ingram VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Rosa A. Depp

CASE No.:GD 20-000976

******************** DEBT: $2,987.17

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Ingram: Having erected thereon a one story brick house known as 130 Noll Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Deed Book Volume 5857, Page 41. Block & Lot No. 70-L-236.

34NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): Municipality of Bethel Park VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Ronald O. Burns

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CASE No.:GD 23-011437

DEBT: $2,407.53

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Bethel Park: Having erected thereon a one story frame house being known as 148 Slatewood Court, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Deed Book Volume 13074, Page 55. Block & Lot No. 774-F-282.

35NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Oakdale VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Ella Williams

CASE No.:GD 18-010269

******************** DEBT: $2,170.40

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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Oakdale:

Having erected thereon a one story frame house known as 119 Bridge Street, Oakdale, PA 15071. Deed Book Volume 5431, Page 649. Block & Lot No. 492-M-123.

36NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): Township of Ross VS. DEFENDANT(S): Timothy B. Flaherty

******************** CASE No.:GD 19-014305

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DEBT: $5,501.80

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Ross: Having erected thereon a one story frame house being known as 281 Sewickley Oakmont Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Deed Book Volume 13221, Page 85. Block & Lot No. 516-N-88.

37NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): Township of Shaler VS. DEFENDANT(S): Lori E. Jackel

CASE No.: G.D. 23-008821

DEBT: $2,797.72

ADDRESS

43NOV24

38NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): North Hills School District VS. DEFENDANT(S): Harold R. King, Jr WRIT NO.: GD 23-011625

******************** DEBT: $3,842.08

******************** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West View: Having erected thereon a two story concrete block house being known as 224 Ridgewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. Deed Book Volume 8143, Page 331, Block & Lot 280-G-26.

39NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): North Hills School District VS.

DEFENDANT(S): Brittany L. Brenner and the United States of America

WRIT NO.: GD 23-000956

DEBT: $2,001.26

********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Ross: Having erected thereon a two story frame townhouse being known as 300 Wildflower Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Deed Book Volume 10373, Page 458, Block & Lot 216-P-104-D.

40NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Brian Vlahos ******************** CASE NO.: GD 22-013282

DEBT: $4,130.52

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Com1ty of Allegheny, Township of O’Hara: Having erected thereon a one story brick house being known as 212 Margery Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238. Deed Book Volume 13335, Page 22. Block & Lot No. 228-A102.

41NOV24

PETITIONER(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Unknown Heirs & Assigns of lda V. Fleming

CASE NO.: GD 24-006603

******************** DEBT: $14,454.21

******************** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Kennedy: Being thereon vacant land known as Pine Hollow Road, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Deed Book Volume 4128, Page 225. Block & Lot No. l 10-M-290.

42NOV24

PETITIONER(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Mark R. Pilszak CASE NO.: GD 24-006604 ******************** DEBT: $5,521.04 ******************** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Joseph

46NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Remedy Redevelopment, LLC ******************** CASE NO.: GD-24-005979

47NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Colleen L. Griffiths, Joyce L. Griffiths, and Bertram J. Griffiths CASE NO.: MG-23-001070 ******************** DEBT: $35,508.46 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): PADGETT LAW GROUP

********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

700 Darby Road, Suite 100 Havertown, PA 19083

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 850-422-2520

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** ALL THAT CERTAIN LOT OR PIECE OF GROUND SITUATE IN THE BOROUGH OF CASTLE SHANNON, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 807 LONDONDERRY DRI VE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15234. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11719, PAGE 518, INSTRUMENT NUMBER 202324658. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 139-K222.

48NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): LAWRENCE F. PENDIZH, JR. Aka LAWRENCE PENDIZH NKA LAWRENCE PENDZICH CASE NO.: MG-24-000239 ******************** DEBT: $35,108.95 ******************** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): CHELSEA A. NIXON, ESQUIRE ******************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC

DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, CITY OF PITTSBURGH-16TH WARD: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 981 BECKS RUN ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15210. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11222, PAGE 129. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0031-F-00108-0000-00.

49NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S)

S. GORMAN

$11,786.29 NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

DEED BOOK 15834, PAGE 296. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 667-C-89.

50NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S) BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S): PAUL A. CRISSON & ROSALIND CRISSON

53NOV24 PLAINTIFF(S) BALDWIN-WHITEHALL SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S): DAVID PERRY ******************** CASE NO.: GD-23-012961 ********************

DEBT: $14,848.21

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 **************************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160 **************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF BALDWIN: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 3000 RUTHWOOD AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK 12885, PAGE 118. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 94- S-112.

54NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): KIMBERLY D. ANDREWS AKA KIM ANDREWS; TIMOTHY H. ANDREWS AKA TIM ANDREWS

CASE NO.: MG-22-001017

DEBT: $108,928.73

********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

********************

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Monroeville: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 614 Brightberry Rd Monroeville, PA 15146. Deed Book Volume 16835, Page 418. Block and Lot 0637-G-00017-0000-00.

55NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): AMBER WEHRER AKA AMBER L. WIL-

LIAMS, INDIVIDUALLY, AND IN HER CAPACITY AS ADMINISTRATRIX AND HEIR OF THE ESTATE OF FRANKLIN A. WEHRER; ELIZABETH WEHRER, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF FRANKLIN A. WEHRER; SHAWN MICHAEL WEHRER, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF FRANKLIN A. WEHRER; E.W., A MINOR, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF FRANKLIN A. WEHRER; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER FRANKLIN A. WEHRER ********************

CASE NO.: GD-23-002029

DEBT: $40,193.90 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

855-225-6906

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ********************

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Munhall: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 891 Munn Street Homestead, PA 15120. Deed Book Volume 11476, Page 410. Block and Lot 0179-J-00248-0000-00.

56NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): CHRISTOPHER M. GALORE ******************** CASE NO.: MG-24-000310 ******************** DEBT: $41,342.37

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC ********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

855-225-6906 **************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West Mifflin: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 4424 Outlook Drive West Mifflin, PA 15122. Deed Book Volume 14604, Page 55. Block and Lot 0238-M-00032-0000-00.

59NOV24

PLAINTIFF: RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT vs DEFENDANT(S): JANICE HARVANEK

CASE NO.: GD 22-007516

DEBT: $8,156.40

********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Oakmont: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE

FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 736 6TH STREET, OAKMONT, PA 15139. DEED BOOK 7750, PAGE 489. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 362-R-21.

60NOV24

PLAINTIFF: RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT vs DEFENDANT(S): DHRUV JANI ******************** CASE NO.: GD 22-010278

DEBT: $17,567.12

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

********************

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Oakmont: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 817 ½ 4TH STREET, OAKMONT, PA 15139. DEED BOOK 15573, PAGE 22. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 362-L-326.

61NOV24

PLAINTIFF: Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills vs DEFENDANT(S): Ohad Gil

CASE NO.: GD 22-013456

DEBT: $15,962.87

********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S):

424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

**************************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 10032 FRANKSTOWN ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 15962, PAGE 233. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 295-S-218.

62NOV24

PLAINTIFF: Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills vs DEFENDANT(S): Paul A. Newcomb

******************** CASE NO.:GD 22-013723

******************** DEBT: $18,819.02

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

**************************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 117 COLONIAL VILLAGE DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 11152, PAGE 160. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 634-R-162.

63NOV24

64NOV24

PLAINTIFF: Elizabeth Forward School District vs DEFENDANT(S): CCH Homes LLC and Owner/Operator, Corey Hawkins CASE NO.:GD 24-001630

******************** DEBT: $17,822.77

********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Elizabeth: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 234 5TH AVE., ELIZABETH, PA 15037. DEED BOOK 19150, PAGE 435. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1133-M-348.

65NOV24

PLAINTIFF: North Allegheny School District vs DEFENDANT(S): Haranath Parepally and Shailaja Parepally

CASE NO.:GD 24-001719

DEBT: $25,322.97

******************** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

n the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Franklin Park: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1703 LACOSTA COURT, PITTSBURGH, PA 15237. DEED BOOK 9996, PAGE 484. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 712-E-28.

66NOV24

PLAINTIFF: Riverview School District vs DEFENDANT(S): KENNINGTON INVESTMENT HOMES LLC

CASE NO.:GD 22-007514

DEBT: $12,922.29

********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Verona: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 452 PARKER STREET, VERONA, PA 15147. DEED BOOK 16904, PAGE 170. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 364-G-287.

67NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Cassandra Bray

******************** CASE NO.:MG-11-000210

DEBT: $162,080.77

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028

************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611

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SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2732 Race Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Document Number 2007-6721, Deed Book Volume 13167, Page 211. Block and Lot Number 634-S-147.

68NOV24

70NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): KATHERINE L. BLANCK, AKA KATHERINE BLANCK, NKA KATHERINE LYNN MANGOL CASE NO.:MG-23-001121

73NOV24

DEFENDANT(S):

DEBT: $84,790.46

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jeff Calcagno, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646

SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S): RONALD 0. BURNS

$24,867.06

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF BETHEL PARK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 148 SLATEWOOD COURT, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102. DEED BOOK 13074, PAGE 55. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 774-F-282.

DEFENDANT(S): NADINE A. GOODWIN

57NOV24

CASE NO.: MG-23-001054

DEBT:$104,716.24 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 **************************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Plum: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 283 Fiesta Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Deed Book Volume 17820, Page 383. Block and Lot 1240-C00286-0000-00.

58NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Alexis A. Reilly ******************** CASE NO.: MG-21-000058 ******************** DEBT: $105,329.57 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Perry Russell, Esquire (334517) ******************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160, Garden City, NY 11530

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Borough of Baldwin: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3713 CHURCHVIEW AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236. DEED BOOK VOLUME 9625, PAGE 555. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0092-P-00193-0000-00.

PLAINTIFF: Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills vs DEFENDANT(S): LAY REAL ESTATE LLC

******************** CASE NO.:GD 21-012965

******************** DEBT: $11,206.51

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A THREE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1320 WOOD ST., PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 19400, PAGE 13. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 175-M-346.

DEFENDANT(S): Melanie Kustes Eckert, as Believed Heir to the Estate of Rosemarie R. Kustes, AKA Rosemarie Kustes ******************** CASE NO.:GD-22-001742 ******************** DEBT: $84,638.88

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West Mifflin: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 333 Meadowlark Lane, West Mifflin, PA 15122. Document Number 2022-27081, Deed Book Volume 19026, Page 484. Block and Lot Number 0312-S-002180000-00.

69NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): NATHAN C. MALLORY; PHILLIP J. MANNARELLI ******************** CASE NO.:MG-24-000364 ******************** DEBT: $103,121.05

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Carolyn Treglia, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406 ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 19TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1407 WOODBOURNE AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15226. Deed Book 13730, Page 33. Block and Lot Number 0096-J-003420000-00

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, FAWN TOWNSHIP Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 206 FREEDOM LANE, NATRONA HEIGHTS, PA 15065. Deed Book Volume 5998, Page 217. Block and Lot Number 2203-A-001670000-00

74NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S) BETHEL PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S): RICHARD MANFRED HOPF, Executor of the Estate of Manfred G. Hopf, Deceased ******************** CASE NO.:GD-22-015768

******************** DEBT: $19,676.83

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S):

75NOV24 DEFENDANT(S): MICHELLE RAHALL CASE NO.:AR-23-002002 ******************** DEBT: $5,755.26 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S):

Fred C. Jug, Jr. ********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 310 Grant Street, Suite 1109, Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-255-6500 SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of South Fayette HAVING ERECTED THEREON A HUNTING RIDGE COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2317 FIRETHORN ROAD, BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017. DEED BOOK 17724, PAGE 130. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0572-G-00027-0000-00.

76NOV24 DEFENDANT(S): NORMAN L. WARSHAVSKY CASE NO.:AR-23-004772 DEBT: $9,717.56 ******************** NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Fred C. Jug, Jr.

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 310 Grant Street, Suite 1109, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-255-6500 ************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Moon : HAVING ERECTED THEREON A MONTCLAIR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 925 MONTCLAIR DRIVE, CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108. DEED BOOK 16752, PAGE 243. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0414-E-00038-0000-00.

77NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Michelle L. McClory CASE NO.:MG-22-000030 ******************** DEBT: $143,197.45

81NOV24

PLAINTIFF(S)

CASE NO.:GD-23-005033

DEBT: $4,644.55

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 546 WENDEL ROAD, IRWIN, PA 15642

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 724-978-0333

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, CITY OF MCK-

EESPORT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2900 PALMGREEN AVENUE, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK 18109, PAGE 203. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 381-K-266.

82NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Remedy Redevelopment, LLC

CASE NO.:GD-24-005929

********************

DEBT: $152,220.53 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): PADGETT LAW GROUP

********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 700 Darby Road, Suite 100 Havertown, PA 19083

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 850-422-2520

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL

ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND THE MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS FORMERLY TOWNSHIP OF PENN HILLS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 100 SPRING GROVE ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19278, PAGE 297, INSTRUMENT NUMBER 202310282. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 448-R342.

83NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): CHARLES ZOMBECK, JR.

CASE NO.:MG-19-000039 ******************** DEBT: $102,370.93 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): CHELSEA A. NIXON, ESQUIRE ********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): McCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108 ************************** ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 ************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of McDonald:

PARCEL 1: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 402 EAST LINCOLN AVENUE, MCDONALD, PENNSYLVANIA 15057. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17146, PAGE 593. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0683-F00359- 0000-00.

PARCEL 2: BEING KNOWN AS NOBLESTOWN ROAD, MCDONALD, PENNSYLVANIA 15057. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17146, PAGE 593. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0683-F-00358-0000-00

84NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Gwendolyn L. Talkish a/k/a Gwendolyn Talkish ******************** CASE NO.:MG-24-000202 ******************** DEBT: $63,300.81

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stern & Eisenberg, PC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 WARRINGTON PA 18976

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 86 Woods Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 a/k/a 86 Woods Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 11260, Page 626. Block and Lot Number 0230-P-00116.

85NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Regina M. Rogowski

CASE NO.:MG-24-000315 ******************** DEBT: $132,296.01 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stern & Eisenberg, PC

********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 WARRINGTON PA 18976 **************************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111 **************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and the Borough of Carnegie: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 501 6th Ave, Carnegie, PA 15106. Deed Book Volume 7351, Page 506. Block and Lot Number 103-P-154.

86NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Dawn M. Roof, as real owner and in her capacity as Administratrix of the Estate of Sally M. Dorr A/K/A Sally McDonough

aka Sarah Jane Dorr

******************** CASE NO.:MG-22-000704

DEBT: $89,074.64

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Stern & Eisenberg, PC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 WARRINGTON PA 18976

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 572-8111

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny and the Borough of Braddock Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1252 Brinton Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Deed Book Volume 16822, Page 91. Block and Lot Number 235-D-042.

87NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): REVIVE PITTSBURGH REAL ESTATE, LLC

******************** CASE NO.:GD-22-009987

********************

DEBT: $222,218.74

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Gary W. Darr, Esquire McGrath McCall, P.C.

********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Four Gateway Center, Suite 1340, 444 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-281-4333

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE

FAMILY DWELLING KNOWN AS 134 ANGE DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235, DEED BOOK VOLUME 17824, PAGE 86, BLOCK & LOT NO. 538-S-198.

88NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Red Elephant, LLC and Brian Dolan, CASE NO.:GD-24-006100

******************** DEBT: $586,270.33

********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Brian M. Kile, Esquire

********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650 **************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 7th Ward: HAVING ERECTED THEREON AN OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE KNOWN AS 728 COPELAND STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232. DEED BOOK VOLUME 13061, PAGE 159, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 52-D-156

89NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Valerie J. McDonald

******************** CASE NO.:MG-24-000162

DEBT: $49,265..87

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Robert P. Wendt, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): 275 Curry Hollow Rd, Bldg. 1, Suite 280, Pittsburgh, PA 15236

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

914-219-5787 x 490

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SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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All the following described real estate situated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Twenty Sixth Ward in the City of Pittsburgh. Having erected thereon a residential single-family dwelling being known and numbered as 206 Bonvue Street, Pittsburgh, PA i5214; Deed Book 11666, Page 48; which has a Parcel Identification Number of 1 l 6-A-194

90NOV24

DEFENDANT(S): Emily K. Bodnar

CASE NO.:MG-21-000239

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DEBT:$91,433.71 ********************

NAME OF ATTORNEY(S): Manley Deas Kochalski LLC

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S): P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Glassport: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 34 Erie Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045. Document Number 2017-10899, Deed Book Volume 16766, Page 21. Block and Lot Number 0467-C00248-0000-00.

LEGAL ADVERTISING Legal Notices

Estate of KRAMER, RAYMOND, deceased, of Pittsburgh, PA. No. 01651 of 2024. Lisa Kramer, Co-Extrx. and Pamela Kramer, Co-Extrx., 1020 Jancey Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206, Raymond E. Kramer, Jr., Co-Extr., 100 Kennedy Drive, Apt. 308 Sayreville, NJ 08872 and Linda A. McCullough, Co-Extrx., 6606 Premo Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206 or to James B. Campese, Esq., 200 Capital Drive, Aliquippa, PA 15001.

Petition to Determine Title to 3912 Kleber St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, formerly owned by WILLIAM D. KUSHIK, deceased, filed October 1, 2024 by William C. Kushik, No. 6241 of 2024. Peter B. Lewis, Neighborhood Legal Services, 928 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Counsel.

Public Notice

NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A MR. COOPER PLAINTIFF vs.

Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and all Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under

Barry P. Gidel, deceased

Bethany Neal, Known Heir of Barry P. Gidel, deceased

Ryan Gidel, Known Heir of Barry P. Gidel, deceased

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

CASE NO. MG-22-000096 ALLEGHENY COUNTY

DEFENDANTS

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

TO: Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and all Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Barry P. Gidel, deceased 431 Stoneybrook Drive Elizabeth, PA 15037

THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY, THIS IS NOT AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO BE AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT, BUT ONLY ENFORCEMENT OF A LIEN AGAINST PROPERTY.

Your house (real estate) at: 431 Stoneybrook Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff’s Sale on December 2, 2024 at 9:00AM in Allegheny County, Fourth Floor, Gold Room, Courthouse, Pittsburgh, PA to enforce the court judgment of $117,340.52 obtained by Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper (the mortgagee) against you. As a result, a writ of execution has been issued in the amount of $122,683.57

NOTICE OF OWNER’S RIGHTS

YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PREVENT THIS SHERIFF’S SALE

To prevent this Sheriff’s Sale you must take immediate action: The sale will be cancelled if you pay back to the mortgagee the back payments, late charges, costs, and reasonable attorneys fees due. To find out how much you must pay, you may call: (610) 278-6800.

PLEASE NOTE a Schedule of Distribution will be filed by the Sheriff on a date specified by the Sheriff not later than thirty (30) days after sale. Distribution will be made in accordance with the schedule unless exceptions are filed thereto within 20 days after the filing of the schedule.

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC PLAINTIFF VS.

Daniel C. Marston, known Heir of Ruth F. Marston, deceased and Michael J. Marston, known Heir of Ruth F. Marston, deceased and Charles E. Marston, known Heir of Ruth F. Marston, deceased and Mark W. Marston, known Heir of Ruth F. Marston, deceased and James D. Marston, known Heir of Ruth F. Marston, deceased and Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Ruth F. Marston, deceased

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL DIVISION ALLEGHENY COUNTY NO: MG-23-000946

DEFENDANTS

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY

TO: Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Ruth F. Marston, deceased 927 Brinton Avenue Pitcairn, PA 15140

Your house (real estate) at: 927 Brinton Avenue, Pitcairn, PA 15140 0746-L-00375-0000-00 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff’s Sale at Allegheny County, Fourth Floor, Gold Room, Courthouse, Pittsburgh, PA on December 2, 2024 at 9:00AM to enforce the court judgment of $63,218.44 obtained by Carrington Mortgage Services LLC against you.

NOTICE OF OWNER’S RIGHTS

YOU MAY BE ABLE TO PREVENT THIS SHERIFF’S SALE

To prevent this Sheriff’s Sale you must take immediate action: The sale will be cancelled if you pay back to Carrington Mortgage Services LLC the amount of the judgment plus costs or the back payments, late charges, costs, and reasonable attorneys fees due. To find out how much you must pay, you may call: (610) 278-6800.

PLEASE NOTE a Schedule of Distribution will be filed by the Sheriff on a date specified by the Sheriff not later than thirty (30) days after sale. Distribution will be made in accordance with the schedule unless exceptions are filed there to within 20 days after the filing of the schedule.

LEGAL ADVERTISING Legal Notices

Estate of JOEARAL F. KENNEDY, (deceased) of Pittsburgh, PA, No. 06350 of 2024, Ferdinand Cooper, 7309 Mariners Landing Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28305, Administrator or to Sheila M. Ford, Esq, Attys, 6419 Stanton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Estate of BOWICK, GWENDOLYN L. (deceased), of Coraopolis, PA, No.03988 of 2024, Carol W. Mohamed, 449 Sulgrave Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15211, Co-Exec., or to Sheila M. Ford, Esq, 6419 Stanton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15206

Estate of DOLORES D. HATFIELD, Deceased of 4916 Sciota Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, Estate No. 02-24-05136, Executor, Gregory P. Hatfield, 310 Stoneledge Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 or to William C. Price, Jr., Price & Associates, P.C., 2005 Noble Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

Estate of RUTH E. KING, A/K/A RUTH ELIZABETH KING, Deceased of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Estate No. 3328 of 2024 Executrix, Cynthia D. King-Smith, 53 Castle Heights Court, Woonsocket, RI 02895-1005 or to Stephen F. Capone, Esq., Capone and Associates, Attys., P.O. Box 81232, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Estate of TECKLA B. LANG, Deceased of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Estate No. 022406405 of 2024 Executrix, Lisa Carvajal, 1518 Homer, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Estate of PATRICIA R. RAINEY, Deceased of Verona, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Estate No. 02-24-05530, Executor, Bryan R. Mock, 106 Springhill Drive, Oakdale, PA 15071 or to TODD A. FULLER, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC. 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017

Estate of GUENTER WOLLENWEBER Deceased of Kennedy Township, PA, No. 4283 of 2024, Marcus Wollenweber, Executor, 146 Rivercrest Drive, Coraopolis, PA 15108 or to: Christina E. McKaveney-Malkin, Esq., Malkin Law Offices, PO Box 353, Ingomar, PA 15127

Estate of CONNIE LEE WOLLENWEBER, Deceased of Moon Township, PA, No. 5634 of 2024, Marcus Wollenweber, Administrator, 146 Rivercrest Drive, Coraopolis, PA 15108 or to: Christina E. McKaveney-Malkin, Esq., Malkin Law Offices, PO Box 353, Ingomar, PA 15127

Estate of DONALD N. TURNER, Deceased of Pittsburgh, PA, No. 2918 of 2023, Jerome Turner, Executor, 7721 Mark Drive, Verona, PA 15147 or to: Christina E. McKaveney-Malkin, Esq., Malkin Law Offices, PO Box 353, Ingomar, PA 15127

ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings

The City of Pittsburgh Equal Opportunity Review Commission will host its regular meeting on Thursday, October 31st from 12pm-1pm. It will take place in the Learning Lab on the sixth floor of the City-County Building; 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh PA 15219.

On the Agenda:

• Introduction: Roll Call

• Approval of September 2024 Minutes

• Public Comment

• October Plans (Review and Action)

• Tabled Plans (Review and Action)

• ITQ Contracts (Notice Only)

• Commissioner Comments

• Office of Business Diversity Comments For more information email EORC@pittsburghpa.gov.

NOTICE - TOWNSHIP OF KILBUCK

The Kilbuck Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting to consider the adoption of an Ordinance assigning an address to the property known as Parcel I.D. No. 274-M-350, said meeting to be held on October 24, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kilbuck Township Municipal Building, 343 Eicher Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. SUMMARY

The proposed ordinance would assign the address of 310 Toms Run Road to the property presently known as Toms Run Road and having a Parcel I.D. No. of 274-M-350. A copy of the proposed ordinance may be examined in the office of the Township Secretary, without charge, during regular business hours.

TOWNSHIP OF KILBUCK Andrew Wright, Secretary

CITY OF PITTSBURGH

DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING

City Council Hearing on the Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studio Historic Nomination

Member of City Council have scheduled a Cablecast public hearing on the historic nomination of the Pittsburgh Stained Glass Studio located at 160 Warden Street in the West End Neighborhood. The hearing will be held on Thursday, October 31st @12:00 P.M. Please contact the City Clerk at (412)255-2138 with any questions.

MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY

A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the College will be held on: November 7, 2024 4:00 PM CCAC Allegheny CampusByers Hall 808 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

LEGAL ADVERTISING

Bids/Proposals

LEGAL NOTICE

BRENTWOOD BOROUGH, PA

Join Brentwood Borough as a Community Relations and Compliance Support Specialist!

Location: Brentwood Borough, PA

Salary: $52,000 - $62,000 per year + benefits

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Brentwood Borough is looking for a dynamic Community Relations and Compliance Support Specialist to manage public relations, enhance community engagement, and ensure regulatory compliance with Borough property codes. In this newly created position, you’ll be the face of the Borough, crafting engaging content for social media, assisting residents with inquiries, and supporting key Borough initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the main liaison between residents, Borough Manager, and Council.

• Manage digital platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X) and promote community events.

• Handle public inquiries and assist with code enforcement communications.

• Support the planning and promotion of Borough-wide events.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Public Relations, Communications, or a related field OR an Associate’s with 2-4 years of experience.

• A LOT OF PATIENCE

• Strong communication and social media skills.

• Strong customer service skills both on the phone and in person.

• A collaborative and community -focused mindset.

• A LOT OF PATIENCE.

(Did I already mention this?)

Why Brentwood?

Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to shape community relations in a vibrant, growing Borough! Plus, you’ll have the chance to be the social media superstar and event-planning hero we all need. If you’re ready to mix creativity with community service, we’ve got a desk (and probably some coffee) waiting for you!

Apply Today! Submit your application and resume by November 30, 2024 to Ms. Susan Toth, Finance/HR Director stoth@brentwoodpa.gov. For more info, visit www.brentwoodpa.gov . Brentwood Borough is an equal opportunity employer.

CITY OF PITTSBURGH

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Separate and sealed Bid Proposals will be received electronically starting on Friday, October 18, 2024 for:

2024-RFP-310– Manchester ReUnited: State Route 65 Reconnecting Communities Planning Study

Information on solicitations is available on the City of Pittsburgh website: http://purchasing.pittsburghpa.gov

Bid proposals are requested on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh. All bids must be submitted via the above website and all required documents must be provided or the bid proposal may be considered non-responsive. The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for Federally Assisted construction contracts. The contractor must assure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Attention is called to Executive Order 11246, to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701U, and to the Section 3 Clause and Regulations set forth in 24 CFR, Part 135.

The Contractor will be required to comply with the following laws, rules and regulations:

All provisions of US Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended by US Executive Order 11375 and as supplemented in US Department of Labor Regulations (41 CFR, Part 60), and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the US Secretary of Labor.

Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued of the Clean Air Act (42 USC 1857 et. seq.), Section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1368), Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR, Part 15).

Contractor shall comply with the Davis-Bacon Act the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to 276a-7) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 5).

Procedures for compliance to these acts shall be as follows:

All specifications for construction contracts and subcontracts will contain the prevailing wage rates (as enclosed in this bid package) as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276-a to 276-C-5) and provision that overtime compensation will be paid in accordance with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act Regulations (29 CFR, Parts 5 and 1926). The contract provisions shall require that these standards be met.

Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity (Executive Order 11246):

Bidder’s attention is called to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Specifications” set forth in 41 CFR Public Contracts and Property Management Part 60-4.3 Equal Opportunity Clauses.

Goals for minority participation: 18%

Goals for female participation: 7%

These goals are applicable to all construction work (whether or not Federal or Federally-Assisted) performed in the “covered area.”

As used in this notice, and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the “covered area” is Pittsburgh SMSA (Allegheny, Washington, Beaver and Westmoreland counties).

The contractor shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1988, as amended, Section 109 of the Community Development Act of 1974, with Executive Order 11625 (Minority Business Enterprise) and Executive Order 12138 (Women’s Business Enterprise).

The Proposers will be required to submit the package of certifications included with the contract documents relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Vendors submitting responses on federally funded projects must register on SAM.gov and provide proof of registration.

The City of Pittsburgh reserves the right to withhold the award of contract for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the opening of bids.

The City of Pittsburgh reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals.

Sealed proposals will be received by the Borough of Edgewood of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania through the Quest Construction Data Network (QuestCDN) at www.questcdn.com until 11:00AM prevailing time on November 13, 2024 for:

CONTRACT NO. 24-ST2

ELMER STREET AND BEECH STREET STORMWATER

IMPROVEMENTS

Scope of work generally consists of approximately 2,200 square yards of brick roadway removal, Superpave WMA binder course, Superpave WMA wearing course; storm sewer upgrades including 850 linear feet of storm sewer pipe and structure replacement; concrete curb and sidewalk repairs; and all necessary appurtenances for said construction on Elmer and Beech Street. This Contract is being financed in part by a Local Share Account (LSA) Grant via the Commonwealth Finance Authority.

All bidders are required to buy the Bid Documents in PDF format for a non-refundable deposit of $175.00 from QuestCDN using project number 9359442. Contact their Customer Support regarding membership registration, downloading and working with digital project information at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com. Any technical questions regarding the bid documents are to be directed to LSSE. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via video conference. Interested parties may contact the Borough for access information prior to the date and time identified herein. Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates apply. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Borough. The bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid, made payable to the Borough to guarantee the bidder’s entrance into the contract if given the award.

The Borough reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids.

Attention is directed to the fact that procurement is subject to all requirements of the Pennsylvania “Steel Products Procurement Act, Act No. 1978-3”; and for Contract value exceeding $25,000, the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act (Act of 1961 P.L. 987), and The Public Works Employment Verification Act (July 2012) apply.

BOROUGH OF EDGEWOOD Rob Zahorchak, Manager

LEGAL ADVERTISING

Bids/Proposals

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) FOR EMERGENCY PLUMBING

SERVICES

IFB #300-35-24

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby requests bids from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s): Emergency Plumbing Services IFB #300-35-24

The documents will be available no later than October 21, 2024 and signed, sealed bids will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. on November 21, 2024. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will only be accepting physical bids dropped off in person from 8:00 a.m. until the closing time of 9:00 a.m. on November 21, 2024, in the lobby of 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Bids may be uploaded to the Authority’s online submission site; the link is accessible via the HACP website and within the IFB. Sealed bids may still be mailed via USPS at which time they will be time and date stamped at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Parties or individuals interested in responding may download a copy of the Solicitation from the Business Opportunities page of www.hacp.org.

Questions or inquiries should be directed to:

Mr. Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh Procurement Department 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-643-2890

A pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom meeting; on November 5, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. Please see the meeting information below: Join Zoom Meeting: Zoom URL link https://hacp-org.zoom.us/ j/84132269107?pwd=gNorpFzY w7GI7tGxeYIjl2PHdBqN7o.1

Meeting ID: 841 3226 9107

Passcode: 361811

Dial in: +1 305 224 1968 US

The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh strongly encourages certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises to respond to this solicitation. HACP has revised their website. As part of those revisions, vendors must now register and log-in, to view and download IFB/RFPs documentation.

Caster D. Binion, Executive Director Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh

CITY OF PITTSBURGH

OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET

Separate and sealed Bid Proposals will be received electronically starting on Friday, October 18th for:

2024-IFB-334 – 2024 Equitable Street Tree Investment Plantings

Information on solicitations is available on the City of Pittsburgh website: http://purchasing.pittsburghpa.gov

The selected Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for Federally Assisted construction contracts. The selected Contractor must assure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Attention is called to Executive Order 11246, to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701U, and to the Section 3 Clause and Regulations set forth in 24 CFR, Part 135.

The selected Contractor will be required to comply with the following laws, rules and regulations:

Contractor shall comply with the Davis-Bacon Act the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to 276a-7) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 5).

Procedures for compliance to these acts shall be as follows:

Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity (Executive Order 11246):

Goals for minority participation: 18%

Goals for female participation: 7%

These goals are applicable to all construction work (whether or not Federal or Federally-Assisted) performed in the “covered area.”

As used in this notice, and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the “covered area” is Pittsburgh SMSA (Allegheny, Washington, Beaver and Westmoreland counties).

The selected Contractor shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1988, as amended, Section 109 of the Community Development Act of 1974, with Executive Order 11625 (Minority Business Enterprise) and Executive Order 12138 (Women’s Business Enterprise). The Proposers will be required to submit the package of certifications included with the contract documents relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Vendors submitting responses on Federally funded projects must register on SAM.gov and provide proof of registration.

The City of Pittsburgh reserves the right to withhold the award of contract for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the opening of bids.

The City of Pittsburgh reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals.

BRAND AND DESIGN MANAGER

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Brand and Design Manager to lead the development of promotion strategies and campaigns, and oversee the creative direction of PRT creative efforts, working collaboratively with other PRT departments. The role includes developing and implementing strategic marketing initiatives, and hands-on creative management and design work, ensuring alignment with PRT’s goals and maintaining consistency in brand identity.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the creative development process for marketing campaigns, from brainstorming to final execution, ensuring a high-quality brand presentation.

• Oversee brand promotion strategies, ensuring all marketing initiatives align with the overall brand identity.

• Provide creative direction for the production of marketing materials, including digital, print, and multimedia content.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop marketing strategies that support key initiatives and goals.

• Ensure consistent messaging and visual identity across all marketing channels, including social media, advertising, and public relations.

Job requirements include:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business or related field from an accredited college or university. Directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in marketing, creative management, brand strategy, or advertising. No certifications or licenses required.

• Minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience.

• Portfolio demonstrating successful creative and marketing campaigns.

• Proficiency with Abobe Creative Suite.

• Prior design and copy proofing experience.

• Effective project management skills.

• Effective and professional communications skills.

Preferred attributes:

• Transit knowledge

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:

Amy Giammanco Employment Department 345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527 AGiammanco@RidePRT.org EOE

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

ADVOCATE

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Customer Experience Advocate to support the Director of Customer Experience of the Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) in the effort to promote improved customer interaction using tools such as performance counseling, presentations, and data analysis.

Promotes communication skills and techniques geared toward improving employee performance.

Essential Functions:

• Assists Director of Customer Experience in determining appropriate course of action to improve customer service by operators and makes recommendations such as additional instruction, or refresher training.

• Develops and facilitates customer interaction training sessions for operations personnel as per company policies.

• Assists Customer Service Department from initial receipt of complaint to determine appropriate course of action and department to address.

• Maintain training documentation and make updates as per business needs.

• Obtain training feedback from participants, analyze, and implement appropriate suggestions.

Job requirements include:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Five (5) years of transit operations and/or customer service experience.

• Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience providing presentations for a classroom setting.

• Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with other departments.

• Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

• Valid PA driver’s license.

Preferred attributes:

• BA/BS Degree in Communication, Education, Psychology, Business or directly related field from an accredited school.

• Strong understanding of Pittsburgh Regional Transit operations procedures, regulations, and policies.

• Demonstrated ability to compile and analyze data to determine behavioral trends.

• Working knowledge of latest social media best practices and technologies.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume to:

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