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by Rob Taylor Jr.
Courier Staff Writer
In the days after the Nov. 5 Presidential Election, many African Americans in Pittsburgh were too distraught, too angry, too disappointed to speak with the New Pittsburgh Courier on the record about Donald Trump defeating Kamala Harris in the race for the U.S. Presidency. In fact, the weather on the day after the election was gloomy, cloud-filled, a little cold. For the vast majority of Black Pittsburghers and Black Pennsylvanians, the weather fit their mood.
Kamala Harris, the current U.S. Vice President, who rose from modest beginnings to become a Howard University graduate, become the first woman District Attorney of San
Francisco, the first woman Attorney General of California, and just the second Black woman to serve in the U.S. Senate, was defeated in the presidential election by a convicted felon, who happened to be White—and male.
That's the way many Black people are looking at the election, like Jackie Stewart of East Liberty, one of the few people to speak with the Courier on the record.
"I am highly upset over the election," she said. "I don't think it was done fairly. I still think they're not ready for a woman of color, although it would have been a good choice. I don't understand why someone can have so many felonies against him, and yet our (Black) guys that have felonies can't have a job...but we can find a
felon (Trump) to run the country."
Harris, had she won, would have made history as the first woman U.S. President, as well as the first Black woman to hold the U.S. Presidency. However, her opponent, Trump, the former president, painted Harris as the sole reason behind the perceived immigration/border problem in the country. Trump painted Harris as a person who oversaw massive inflation in the U.S., where people were angry about high prices on groceries, gas and rent. Those portrayals didn't work on most African Americans, but it worked with two-thirds of all Whites without a college
by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer
The year 1977 was a wonderful year, as Edmund Effort, D.D.S., tells it. "I graduated from dental school, I got married, and then we joined the Air Force," Effort said. Dr. Effort and the love of his life, his wife Elaine Effort, who he met four years prior at the University of Michigan, hopped on a plane and left for the U.S. Air Force Base in Alconbury, England, about 80 miles north of London. A dentist in the Air Force, Edmund Effort had a good salary, 30 days vacation per year, free health care and free housing. Thus,
together, Edmund and Elaine Effort traveled the world. They would look at a map, or read about a particular place, "throw a dart at it," and just go, Edmund Effort told the New Pittsburgh Courier. Holland. France. Germany. Spain. Israel. And more. "We went to the River Jordan, Dome of the Rock (Shrine in Jerusalem), the city of Nazareth, Tel Aviv, Bethlehem," Edmund Effort told the Courier. "We swam in the Dead Sea."
By 1981, the Efforts returned to the States, and Elaine Effort was offered her job back as a reporter for KQV Radio, which, by
ACA Marketplace enrollment opens
with expanded options and subsidies
by Stacy M. Brown
NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace opened its 2025 enrollment season, offering millions the opportunity to secure or adjust health insurance plans. This year’s opening enrollment is vital, particularly since Donald Trump has been re-elected. The twice-impeached former president and MAGA Republicans have vowed to repeal the healthcare law, which would deprive an estimated 40 million Americans of coverage. Under Trump’s plan, millions of individuals with pre-existing conditions would also lose health insurance.
In 2024, approximately 4.2 million Floridians enrolled in an ACA health plan, marking a more than 200 percent increase from 2020, according to White House data. Florida, one of 10 states that hasn’t expanded Medicaid, is seeing around 823,000 residents lose Medicaid coverage.
More than 418,000 Michigan residents signed up for new health plans through HealthCare.gov—a nearly 30 percent increase over 2023. In Wisconsin, over 250,000 residents secured ACA coverage, as state officials reported. Meanwhile, 1.26 million Georgia residents enrolled, reflecting a 206 percent rise from 2020, with about 96 percent receiving an advanced premium tax credit to help cover premiums.
Maryland also saw a 33 percent increase in Black enrollees and a 30 percent increase in Hispanic enrollees. In Virginia, 389,568 residents enrolled, marking a 67 percent increase since 2020, with 88 percent receiving advanced premium tax credits to help cover costs. Meanwhile, 11,910 District of Columbia residents enrolled, although enrollment has decreased by 26 percent since 2020 —about 22 percent of D.C. enrollees qualified for advanced premium tax credits. With increased enrollment nationwide, this year’s Marketplace offers more options than ever.
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), consumers can choose from a broader array of plans, with bench-
mark silver plans averaging a 4 percent premium increase and bronze plans up by 5 percent. However, enhanced subsidies introduced under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) continue to make coverage affordable, capping monthly premiums at a percentage of income. Most enrollees on HealthCare.gov can find plans for under $10 per month, despite unsubsidized premiums reaching $497 for a 40-year-old on a benchmark silver plan. KFF researchers noted that some states, like Vermont, Alaska, and North Dakota, face double-digit premium hikes, while others, like Louisiana, see decreases in low-cost plans.
Under the Biden-Harris administration, the ACA Marketplace has expanded to include more insurers, with an average of 9.6 participating insurers per state, allowing 97 percent of Healthcare.gov users to choose from at least three insurers. The range of options includes silver and bronze plans tailored to meet different healthcare needs. Silver plans, which serve as the basis for subsidy calculations, offer a balance of coverage and cost, while bronze plans provide lower premiums but higher deductibles. Federal funding has also been allocated to ensure continued support for enrollees. The Biden-Harris administration committed $100 million to the Navigator program, providing more resources to help Americans understand and select the best health plan. Enhanced subsidies—initially introduced under the American Rescue Plan Act and extended by the IRA—are set to expire at the end of 2025 unless renewed by Congress. Without renewal, millions would face
This Week In Black History A Courier Staple
• NOVEMBER 13
1839—The Liberty Party —the nation’s first anti-slavery political party—is formed in Warsaw, N.Y. Among the founders were legendary abolitionists Samuel Ringgold Ward and Henry Highland Garnet. At this point in history the two major political parties—the Whigs and the Democrats—were both pro-slavery.
premium hikes in 2026, with costs doubling in some cases. A young family of four in Pennsylvania earning $125,000 would see an annual increase of $6,448, while a 45-yearold in Wisconsin with a $60,000 income would experience a $1,354 hike.
DACA recipients are eligible for ACA coverage for the first time, with subsidies that help reduce costs. Effective November 1, this new eligibility offers a special enrollment window for an estimated 100,000 DACA recipients despite ongoing litigation. Additionally, states like California and New Mexico are leveraging federal tax credits to reduce deductibles, enhancing affordability for those with lower incomes.
KFF found that further safeguards and protections accompany this year’s enrollment. Stricter fraud protections require brokers to secure consent before making plan changes and respond to complaints about unauthorized plan modifications. Non-ACA-compliant short-term plans are now limited to four months and must display clear disclaimers noting they lack comprehensive health coverage. Similarly, fixed indemnity plans, which pay a set amount for specific medical events but lack ACA protections, now carry required disclaimers.
New network adequacy standards for federal Marketplace plans also ensure timely access to care. Wait times are capped in 2025 at ten business days for behavioral health, 15 days for primary care, and 30 days for non-urgent specialty care. Compliance will be monitored through “secret shoppers” surveys to verify access.
Health officials said the ACA Marketplace’s enrollment success reflects expanded access under the Biden-Harris administration. However, political opposition from Trump and MAGA Republicans threatens these gains.
To register for health insurance for 2025, visit www.Healthcare.gov.
1913— Pioneering Black surgeon Daniel Hale Williams becomes a member of the American College of Surgeons. Williams is generally credited with being the first American doctor to perform open heart surgery. The history-making event took place in Chicago on July 9, 1893.
1922— Many Black historians have selected this as the date which marks the beginning of the Harlem Renaissance —perhaps the greatest period of artistic achievement by African-Americans in U.S. history. From poetry to plays and from paintings to sculptures, Black art reached a pinnacle. In a broader sense, the Harlem Renaissance ran from the early 1920s to the mid 1930s.
1951—Ballerina Janet Collins becomes the first Black woman to dance with the Metropolitan Opera Co. in New York City. Prior to that achievement she performed with the world-renowned Black dance troupe directed by the legendary Katherine Dunham.
1955—Whoopi Goldberg, given name Caryn Johnson, is born in New York City. She graduates from a stand-up comedy routine to become a major Hollywood actress and is currently one of the principal hosts of the television talk show “The View.”
1956—The United States Supreme Court upholds a lower court ruling which banned segregation on public buses in Montgomery, Ala. The decision was forced in major measure by a yearlong Black bus boycott sparked by the refusal of Rosa Parks to give up her seat to a White man. Leadership of the boycott also launched the civil rights career of Martin Luther King Jr. and his status as the national Black leader.
1967—Carl Stokes wins the race for mayor in Cleveland, Ohio. In doing so, he becomes the first Black mayor of a major American city.
1985—New York Met Dwight Gooden becomes the youngest pitcher ever to win the Cy Young award.
• NOVEMBER 14
1915—Booker T. Washington dies in Tuskegee, Ala. Washington was easily one of the top five most influential Black leaders in African-American history. Some considered him too accommodating to Whites, but his influence was still significant. Among the educator’s lasting accomplishments was the founding of Tuskegee Institute. He was only 59 when he died.
• NOVEMBER 16
1780—Paul Cuffee organizes a demonstration by free Blacks protesting the fact that they were being taxed but were not allowed to vote. Cuffee was a prominent whaling captain and businessman who organized the first integrated school in Massachusetts. In his later years he became frustrated with American racism and advocated the establishment of a free Black colony in the West African nation of Sierra Leone which was then controlled by the British.
1873—W.C. Handy is born in Florence, Ala. The prolific composer and publisher would become known as “The Father of The Blues.” Handy helped move the blues from just a musical genre among low income Blacks to national status. His works became so popular that his 84th birthday was celebrated at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City and drew a crowd
of more than 800 blues enthusiasts. Handy’s full name was William Christopher Handy.
1963—Zina Garrison is born in Houston, Texas. She would go on to win 37 professional tennis titles, an Olympic gold medal and finish runner-up at Wimbledon in 1990.
1967—Lisa Bonet is born to a Jewish mother and a Black father in San Francisco, Calif. She becomes a major actress but is perhaps best known for her role in the 1980s television series “The Cosby Show.” Her given name was Liliquois Moon.
2001—Agbani Darego is crowned Miss World becoming the first Black African to win the coveted beauty pageant. She was from the oil-rich West African nation of Nigeria.
• NOVEMBER 17
1842—Fugitive slave George Latimer is arrested in Boston, setting in motion a legal battle between North and South over the degree to which free states were required to aid slave states in capturing escaped slaves. The Latimer incident was resolved when at least 100 Black men surrounded the jail where Latimer was being held. Fearing for his safety if he tried to take Latimer back South, the slave owner decided to “sell” Latimer and left with a small amount of money and no slave.
1911—The Omega Psi Phi fraternity is founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. It goes on to become one of the largest and most influential Black Greek-letter organizations.
1972—Despite massive Black voter support for the Democrat George McGovern, Republican Richard M. Nixon is elected president carrying all states except Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. The Black view of Nixon would later be vindicated when he is forced from office because of the Watergate scandal. Nixon was referred to as “tricky dick.”
• NOVEMBER 18
1797—Abolitionist and orator Sojourner Truth is born Isabella Baumfree in Ulster County, N.Y. She struggled for an end to slavery and for a woman’s right to vote. She became so well known that she even consulted with President Abraham Lincoln.
1977—White supremacist and terrorist Robert Edward Chambliss is convicted of first degree murder in connection with the 1963 bombing of Birmingham, Alabama’s 16th Street Baptist Church. The bombing killed four little Black girls, shocked the nation and helped mobilize the civil rights movement.
1993—Black majority rule comes to South Africa as Black and White leaders reach agreement on a democratic constitution that gave Blacks the right to vote and ended Apartheid—the system of laws and regulations which had maintained White minority rule.
• NOVEMBER 19
1985—Stepin Fetchit, the first major Black movie star, dies of pneumonia in Woodlawn Hills, Calif., at the age of 83. Fetchit (real name Lincoln Perry) was harshly criticized by most major Black organizations because he made his money playing a lazy, shiftless, easily frightened Black character during the 1940s and 1950s. However, the role, which appealed to many Whites and some Blacks, made him a millionaire.
Pittsburghers Speak Out
What did you think about the Presidential Election?
“I am highly upset over the election. I don’t think it was done fairly. I still think they’re not ready for a woman of color, although it would have been a good choice. I don’t understand why someone can have so many felonies against him, and yet our (Black) guys that have felonies can’t have a job... but we can find a felon (Trump) to run the country.”
“I just believe that if Trump comes in and he wants to change things up, give him a chance. Everyone deserves a chance.”
“It was what it’s gonna be. Definitely more of us Black and brown people could have gotten out there and voted, but we gotta make the best of it.”
“I already knew Trump was gonna win.”
Harris can’t overcome ‘Red Wave’ in election
degree.
According to NBC News exit polls conducted in 10 key states, including Pennsylvania, 45 percent of Whites with a college degree voted for Trump, but the number
jumped to 66 percent of Whites without a college degree who voted for Trump. Overall, 57 percent of White voters in the 10 key states voted for Trump, while just 13 percent of the Black voters in the key states voted for Trump.
Eighty-five percent of Black voters in the key states voted for Trump. As for Latinos, the majority, 52 percent to 46 percent, voted for Harris over Trump. But Latino men voted for Trump at a rate of 55 percent to 43 percent for Harris, which was a talking point in the days after the election.
Digging deeper into the African American exit poll numbers, 91
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percent of Black women in the key states voted for Harris, and 77 percent of Black men did the same. Twenty-one percent of Black men in the key states voted for Trump.
In Pennsylvania specifically, NBC News exit polls show that 89 percent of all Blacks voted for Harris. Ninety-seven percent of Black women in the state voted for Harris, but just 72 per-
cent of Black men voted for Harris. A staggering 26 percent of Black men in Pennsylvania voted for Trump, according to the NBC News exit polls. Only three percent of Black women in Pennsylvania voted for Trump. In Allegheny County, where Pittsburgh is located, voters easily chose Harris over Trump, 59.2 percent to 39.4 percent. The City of
Pittsburgh overwhelmingly voted for Harris, as did places like Penn Hills, Wilkinsburg, Swissvale, Forest Hills, Churchill, Mt. Lebanon, Duquesne and McKeesport. Harris also won Monroeville, Oakmont, Verona, O'Hara Township, Etna and Upper St. Clair. Trump won the majority in places like Plum, Jefferson Hills, Findlay Township and North Fayette. Overall, Trump won the election with 312 electoral votes nationally, to 226 for Harris, along with the popular vote. Trump won all the swing states, including the "blue wall" of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin. While Trump lost Pennsylvania in 2020 by 80,000 votes, he won Pennsylvania in this election (2024) by 150,000 votes. Serena Washington of East Liberty told the Courier that she felt more Black people "could have gotten out there and voted," while Jamar Everett of Pittsburgh told the Courier that Blacks have no choice now but to give Trump a chance "to change things up."
So, what was the reason that Harris lost to Trump? Everyone seems to have an opinion as to why. From the barber shop to the beauty salon, from the workplace to the television. It's because White America refused to have a Black woman be the leader of the country. It's because Americans truly believed that Trump would be better for the economy and their pocketbooks than Harris. It's because Harris never distanced herself fully enough from Joe Biden, the current president whose favorability rating was in the tank.
Will we ever know the actual reason?
"While I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fueled this campaign," Harris said during her concession speech at Howard University, Nov. 6. "The fight for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness and the dignity of all people; a fight for the ideals at the heart of our nation, the ideals that reflect America at our best; that is a fight I will never give up."
Jackie Stewart East Liberty
Jamar Everett Pittsburgh
Serena Washington East Liberty
Derrick Williams Wilkinsburg
HARRIS
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown Hotel
600 Commonwealth Place - Pittsburgh, PA 15222
6 p.m. (dessert reception w/music, immediately following the awards ceremony)
Tickets: $125 (Individual) / $1500 (VIP Table)
Dr. Alaine M. Allen
Associate Dean, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Distinguished Service Professor, Engineering and Public Policy
College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University
Tyneshia “Ty” Allen
Founder & Broker Owner Unity Concord Real Estate
Ariell Antonio
Counsel-Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Protection Highmark Health
Dr. Jocelyn V. Artinger
Principal, Markham Elementary School
Mt. Lebanon School District
Danica S. Cato
Senior Vice President, Business Experience
Planning & Administration Group Manager
PNC Financial Services
Dr. Danielle Davis
President & CEO Davis Consulting Solutions
Anita L. Drummond
Founder & Executive Director
Pittsburgh Positive Young People Association
Rhonda Fischer
Chief Operating Officer
Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University
Dr. Lisa Franklin-Robinson
Executive Director, Mon Metro Chamber of Commerce; President, North Braddock Borough Council
Dr. Shannah Tharp Gilliam Director
Allegheny County Department of Human Services, Area Agency on Aging
Keysha Gomez
Co-Founder & CEO, Kulture Dance Academy; Co-Founder & Executive Director, H.O.P.E. For Tomorrow, Inc.
Dr. Sherlyn Harrison
Chief Program Officer
Pittsburgh Scholar House
Mary Hester
Founder LifeVenture Real Estate Solutions
Terina J. Hicks, MPM
Owner & Chief Baker Officer CobblerWorld LLC
Margo Hinton
Educator, North Allegheny School District
Founder, Heads Up Sports Training LLC
Myah Moore Irick
Founder & Senior Vice President
The Irick Group-Merrill Private Wealth Management
Keisha Che’re Jimmerson
Dean of Students and Diversity Officer Seton Hill University
Jones Chaplain
Grane Hospice Care and South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace
China Nicole Lee, Esq.
Lead Counsel, Commercial Transactions Federal Express Corporation
Dina Lee
Customer Service Representative, Duquesne Light Company; IBEW Local 29 Union Steward
Juanita Lomax
Founder & CEO Hit Like A Girl
Janine Macklin
Associate Director of Government Affairs Duquesne University
Margo Marshall
Co-Producer, WPA Juneteenth & Pittsburgh Soul Food Festival Stop the Violence Pittsburgh
Yvette R. Moore
Director of Equity & Inclusion of Undergraduate Initiatives University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering
Ayisha A. Morgan-Lee, EdD Founder, CEO & Artistic Director
Hill Dance Academy Theatre
Sabrina Saunders Mosby President & CEO Vibrant Pittsburgh
Kimberly Huddleston Neely
Senior Vice President, Solution Train Engineer BNY Mellon
Debbie Norrell Owner
A Look Not A Label LLC
Bonita B. Pannell, MSW, MBA Director of Community Outreach
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Marissa Park
Manager, Client Services Readiness, NRG Energy; Executive Board, Urban Pathways Charter Schools
Pamela Parks
Principal, Pittsburgh Lincoln PreK-5
Pittsburgh Public Schools
Det. Artie H. Patterson
Homicide Detective Pittsburgh Bureau of Police
Montia Robinson
Owner & Operator, The M Robinson Group; Co-Owner, CKV Suites
Dr. Crystal Rose-Eddens
Director of Workforce Development and Capacity Building Early Excellence Project
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Owner
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Alexis T. Russell, B.S. Arch, MSL Co-Owner
Russell General Contracting
Keesha A. Sheffey
Colleague Relations Manager
Pittsburgh Mercy
Jill A. Smallwood
Owner
J KoKo Hauling LLC
Doris A. Smith
Preload Operations Manager
United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS)
Felicia E. Snead, MD, FASTRO
Associate Professor, University of Pittsburgh; Medical Director, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, St. Clair Health Cancer Center
Dena Stanley
Executive Director
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nA’ Stubbs
Founder & Artistic Director uNiqu’ Arts
Dr. Aja Thompson, EdD
Supervisor Court Liaison Unit
Fifth Judicial District of Pennsylvania, Allegheny County Adult Probation
Dr. Tamara Thornhill, LPC, MBA
Clinical Director
Melanin Mommies PGH Inc. and The Community Mental Health Collective
Dr. Shannon K. Watson
Senior Program Manager
Healthy Start, Inc.
Sarah D. White
Executive Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion/ Chief Diversity Officer La Roche University
Alice Williams
Executive Director
Women Empowered for Entrepreneurial Excellence
Quaila Wilson-White
Owner
STEAM Beauty & Wellness Spa
Adrienne Young
Executive Director
Tree of Hope
Dr. Julianne Zeigler
Chief Financial Officer
Tadiso Incorporated
Rev. Justine E.
Doris Carson Williams CEO
African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania LEGACY AWARD HONOREE
Beloved KQV Radio reporter Elaine Effort dies at 74
Loved her family, church, PBMF and the Girl Scouts organization
ELAINE EFFORT FROM A1
then, was entrenched as an all-news station.
That's right. Elaine Effort took a job at KQV Radio in Pittsburgh in 1973. But she left the job in 1977 to join her husband, Edmund, overseas.
"Nobody quits their job to go do something like that," Edmund Effort said. "She chose to come go with me. She was in love with me as much as I was in love with her. Through thick and thin, health and happiness. That's what we did."
Elaine Effort, who became one of the most influential journalists and media figures in Pittsburgh and who also was a founding member of the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation in 1973, died suddenly in the early morning hours of Nov. 6. She was 74. She was so beloved that the City of Pittsburgh declared Dec. 28, 2017, as "Elaine Effort Day" in the City of Pittsburgh, as she retired from KQV the same year.
In a release, the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation said Elaine Effort served in various leadership roles, including as vice president, secretary and treasurer.
"Her insights, compassion, and leadership in running a nonprofit helped the organization to always move for-
ward," read part of the PBMF release. Elaine Effort would lend her time and knowledge to high school students for decades during PBMF's Frank Bolden Urban Journalism Workshop. That's where current PBMF President Deborah Todd first met Elaine Effort.
“She was incredible with young people,” Todd said in the PBMF news release. “She was patient and kind, but she was also strict and held us accountable to doing our best and preparing us to be capable journalists. I admired and respected her.”
Elaine Effort was born, July 21, 1950, in Detroit, to the late Evelyn and Vurnol Leaphart. Elaine Effort earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and Master of Arts in journalism, both from the University of Michigan. While a graduate student in Ann Arbor, Elaine Effort's roommate told her about this "nice young man from Chicago at the dental school," who was Edmund Effort. "It was love at first sight," Edmund Effort said of Elaine Effort. The two were married, Sept. 24, 1977, at Heinz Memorial Chapel in Pittsburgh with the late Rev. Loran Mann as the officiator.
As a reporter with KQV, she covered thousands
of events, interviewed thousands of people, and held countless public officials to account. She was awarded numerous Golden Quills from the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania, as well as numerous awards from PBMF. She was the host of "Pittsburgh Profiles," which placed the spotlight on newsmakers and changemakers in the Pittsburgh region, many of whom were Black. Advertisements for "Pittsburgh Profiles" with Elaine Effort's photo were placed in the Courier for years.
Elaine Effort also hosted a show called, "In Focus" on WPGH-TV (53) and was a substitute host for Chris Moore on WQED's "Black Horizons."
Elaine Effort was also a woman of faith, as a former member of Holy Cross Episcopal Church and a member of Calvary Episcopal Church until her passing. As a lay reader and eucharistic minister, she would often serve communion to those who were sick and shut in. Her daughter, April Eugene, said her mother was very active in the church.
Elaine Effort also had another passion—Girl Scouts. Elaine Effort was a Girl Scout Troop Leader for 37 years, including being the troop leader for April Eugene and a co-leader for her
granddaughter Hannah Eugene’s troop. Elaine Effort helped at least 10 girls earn the Gold Award, which is the highest award that Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts can earn. She also helped numerous girls earn Silver and Bronze awards, too.
One of the girls in Elaine Effort's troop was Flojaune Griffin. In 1994, when Griffin was 11, her father died, which put a stress unlike no other on Griffin and her family.
"My mom was devastated, and I was taking on a lot of adult roles, trying to hold things together," Griffin told the Courier. "But the first time I felt like a kid again is when Miss Elaine came by and took me for ice cream. That's the type of person that she was. She knew how to speak life into you when you needed it, and it came from such a loving and caring place. She was the person who would provide guidance, provide structure, re-direction, and tell you that she was excited for you...but also that she was disappointed in you because she expected better."
Elaine Effort was the mother to Edmundson Effort and April Eugene, as well as a grandmother of two, Hannah Eugene and Haniya Eugene. She
is also survived by her sister, Erma Leaphart, and son-in-law, Hansy Eugene.
April Eugene referred to her mother as “simply the best,” while Edmundson Effort called his mother “a champion of truth.”
(Editor's note: The family will receive friends, Sunday, Nov. 17, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Calvary Epis -
copal Church, 315 Shady Ave., and homegoing services on Monday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. Internment will be at the National Cemetery of the
Alleghenies, Bridgeville.)
ELAINE EFFORT
Take Charge Of Your Health Today. Be Informed. Be Involved.
Equal access to healthcare
A fundamental human right is easy and affordable access to good healthcare. Yet many people who live in underserved neighborhoods face healthcare barriers. They include a lack of neighborhood clinics and healthcare providers, healthcare cost/insurance coverage issues, and transportation challenges. Equal access to healthcare is important because it reduces preventable diseases, improves health outcomes, and creates stronger neighborhoods.
Fortunately, there’s community-based support to breaking down these barriers. Carlos T. Carter, President & CEO of the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh, highlights the UL’s role in helping people get the good care they need — and deserve.
Q: Carlos, thanks for checking in with us. What kinds of programs does the Urban League offer that help people focus on improving their health?
Carlos T. Carter: We
provide a variety of programs aimed at enhancing health and well-being in the community. Our Family Support Centers nurture children, strengthen families, and contribute to building resilient communities. We also offer programs focused on self-improvement, such as our Urban Tech Jobs program, which features 16 weeks of hybrid (virtual and in-person) evening classes. These classes provide prospective students with
opportunities for economic advancement that are closely linked to better health outcomes. By integrating education, access to resources, and community support, the Urban League is committed to fostering a healthier and more equitable community for all.
Q: That sounds like a comprehensive approach! There’s a well-deserved mistrust of the healthcare system in the Black community. How does the
Urban League help people make connections with and navigate within our region’s healthcare system?
Carlos T. Carter: We do it through our Family Support Centers. The centers serve as a bridge that connects families to essential services and community health clinics that provide quality care. We also assist with social services like transportation to medical appointments, which is one of the key barriers to equitable healthcare access. By combining education, direct support, and community resources, the Urban League is committed to building trust and improving health outcomes for our community members.
Helping kids and families find the best path to good and fair healthcare outcomes
the families that use them.
That includes identifying, understanding, and removing intentional and unintentional barriers. The goal is to create healthcare systems that offer more options, more flexibility, and greater equity.
One of those researchers is University of Pittsburgh’s Dr. Kristin Ray, Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Health Systems Improvement at UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics. Dr. Ray and her team are working to address social determinants of health
portunities, health care, income, education, and social support.
“Healthcare delivery includes both people and systems,” Dr. Ray explains. “Our work focuses on understanding and incorporating patients’ lived experiences. We use that information to help us design systems that make it easier for them to receive care that’s affordable, inclusive, and within reach—in-person and online.”
One of the newest parts of healthcare delivery systems, for example, is telemedicine, which exploded
Achieving health equity means making sure everyone gets the resources and care they need to reach their best physical and mental health. Striving to connect people with these resources and care is important. This is especially true in communities where under-investment in things like schools, parks, public transportation, and internet access can create barriers and limit access to care. Because these barriers are experienced unequally, the people who need care the most have the hardest time getting it. Ideally, health equity begins with every child receiving the resources and care they need from the moment they’re born. But in underserved communities, children, too, encounter complicated obstacles. In our region, pediatric researchers are studying healthcare systems and
(SDoH) by changing and improving how healthcare is delivered to their pediatric patients.
According to the CDC, SDoH are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age. These conditions impact people’s physical and mental health and include things like housing, job op-
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Is their Wi-Fi dependable? Do they have a quiet, safe space where they can connect for the telemedicine visit? Can they download and use the telemedicine app? Does the app work in the language the family speaks? ”
cludes not only delivery solutions like telemedicine, but also solutions that address healthcare barriers caused by financial hardship, food insecurity, housing support, and neighborhood factors. Her research begins with small, one-on-one interviews with patients about what’s working with the healthcare system they’re using and what’s not. Researchers ask about pain points and problems with the system and encourage patients to offer ideas about what would make the system smoother and more just.
The interviews are followed by larger, broader surveys. Both methods help to shape changes to healthcare delivery systems.
during the pandemic. On the surface, telemedicine appears to be a great solution for people who have a hard time getting their child to a doctor due to the cost, time, and complexity of taking a bus or car.
However, scratch the surface and you’ll find access issues with telemedicine, too. Dr. Ray explains. “Does
With all these factors to consider, does telemedicine help to achieve health equity or not? Are health systems using telemedicine in ways that help fill the gaps of getting in-person care? And if not, how could it? What other options are there for people if they can’t—or don’t want to—use telemedicine? If telemedicine improves access and quality for some people, does it make their health outcomes better and fairer? What about groups it excludes?
“These are difficult, complicated questions,” says Dr. Ray. “But answering and addressing them is key to reducing ongoing healthcare inequities in our region.”
Dr. Ray’s research in-
Sometimes the changes are small and local – like making a clinic’s telephone scheduling system easier to use and understand. Sometimes the changes are being addressed by clinics throughout the country, like the best ways to ask patients and parents about food insecurity and transportation barriers. Or how best to support primary care doctors and specialists when they’re moving patients to each other for continued care?
As these types of healthcare system changes are created, Dr. Ray stresses the importance of evaluating and tweaking them.
“We need to be mindful of the fact that when we make changes with the goal of allowing people to access healthcare in new and different ways, the changes
may make some problems worse or even create new problems,” she says. “That’s why it’s important to keep a close eye on how the changes affect different groups of patients and act immediately to fix problems that keep them from getting the care they need.” She continues, “For example, with telemedicine, we’re now studying how people use it and its impact on individual and community health outcomes. We’re also interested in how it’s changing the healthcare system itself.” Whether it’s geographic, social, economic, or some other type of healthcare access barrier, the research model Dr. Ray uses is based on continuous learning. “What do our patients need and how can the pediatric system best support children’s health into adulthood in a way that’s equitable,” she asks. “The answer requires that we ask about, listen to, and understand our patients’ lives and consider all these factors as we shape future research, practice, and policies.” If you or someone you know has barriers keeping them from getting the care they need (transportation, health insurance, internet or phone access, or healthcare location), contact United Way’s PA 211 Southwest. Call 211, visit pa211sw.org, or text a ZIP Code to 898211 and receive free, private help from thousands of programs and services in your neighborhood that can make life better and more equitable.
Need help with daily needs and emergencies? Turn to 211.
PA 211 Southwest links people in our region with health and human services via an easy-to-remember phone number: 211. Other connection options include chat, text or online at pa211sw.org.
Nearly 507,000 reached out to 211 last year and received referrals to services to help with everyday needs, such as: Getting a ride to a doctor’s appointment. Accessing a digital connection and navigation for a telemedicine visit. Getting meals delivered to an elder’s apartment. Scheduling free tax preparation appointments. 211 also assists when there’s an emergency, such as: A mental health crisis. Financial problems with rent, utility bills, or a mort-
gage payment.
Shelter for people experiencing domestic violence.
Operated by the United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, PA 211 Southwest receives support from Peoples Gas and Duquesne Light Company. The organization maintains a list of 8,000 human services providers that accept referrals and works with local and county governments and
service providers to make sure important information is easy to find when people need it most. Each day, trained 211 specialists, known as resource navigators, connect people to services, including: Basic needs like food banks, shelters, health insurance, low-cost internet, and help with rent and utility bills. 211 also schedules thousands of free tax prepa-
ration appointments.
Health needs, including access to mental health crisis help, support groups, and counseling.
Job help, such as financial aid, job training, and education programs.
Support for seniors and people with disabilities, including home meals, transportation, and health care referrals.
Youth programs like af-
ter-school activities, summer camps, mentoring and protection services. Disaster preparation and response. By calling, 211, visiting pa211sw.org, or texting a ZIP Code to 898-211, people can receive free, private help from thousands of programs and services in their neighborhood that can make their lives better and more equitable.
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JOB OPPORTUNITIES
PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Partnership Development Coordinator to be responsible for developing and executing strategies to build relationships with businesses and entities within Port Authority d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) service area. This role entails actively listening to and responding to the needs and concerns of the business community, serving as the conduit between local businesses and PRT. Key responsibilities include identifying new partners, managing relevant pass programs, fostering relationships with the local business community, encouraging Transportation Demand Management, seeking and creating innovative funding partnerships, and representing PRT in the region. Qualifications include experience in partnership management, strong communication skills, and a commitment to PRT’s mission and values.
Essential Functions:
• Represent the PRT in the region to build brand awareness and foster relationships with potential partners and attend relevant events to engage with stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison between local businesses and PRT, fostering collaboration and communication to address the needs and concerns of the local business community.
• Manage the partner pass programs including enrollment, contract renewal, and communication with current business partners to ensure satisfaction and retention.
Job requirements include:
• BA/BS degree business or public administration from an accredited school.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in community, government, or business relations;
• Must be organized, accountable, and metrics-oriented;
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
• Strong decision-making and innovative problem-solving skills;
• Experience meeting deadlines and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously;
• Excellent collaboration skills with both internal staff and external clients;
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with diverse communities and leaders.
Preferred attributes:
• Demonstrated success in cultivating and maintaining relationships with corporate partners and driving revenue growth.
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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The Clairton All-School Reunion Picnic and the Clairtonian picnic was held on Aug. 31 at Clairton Park. It’s a Labor Day Weekend tradition in Clairton, which, this year, featured graduating classes from 1940 all the way to 2023. The New Pittsburgh Courier’s Genea L. Webb reports that people returned to Clairton from Georgia, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Ohio among other locations to attend this year’s reunion.
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A young man with an old-fashioned soul
Laphon T. Flood-Francis installed as pastor at Second Baptist Church of Homestead
by Karen Harris Brooks For New Pittsburgh Courier
His words bring forth praises for his God in a way that emits the trust of David, the faith of Job, and the wisdom of Solomon. Stepping onto the sacred pulpit of the Second Baptist Church of Homestead, 27-year-old Reverend Laphon T. Flood-Francis brings forth a message of joy and passion as he touches hearts and souls throughout the Sunday morning service at the 119-year-old church.
Absent without a Senior Pastor since the retirement of the late Reverend Donald P. Turner in 2019, the power of his preaching word and the dedication of this enthusiastic man of God propelled him to the leadership position of Pastor-Elect at the Homestead church on the hill.
Whether one seeks the study of God, a touch of comfort or a place of reflective solace, the gifted theologian delivers electrifying, thought-provoking sermons to those in attendance.
While other 5-year-olds had dreams of being Spider-Man, Flood-Francis had dreams of becoming a preacher. At that tender age, he began his steps on a path that led him to the foundation on which he stands today. His desire to become a minister was fueled by the excitement he experienced whenever he attended worship services or made visits to senior facilities with his grandmother, Reverend Alice Flood.
“Before he could legibly utter words,” she stated with pride, “Laphon was
trying to preach the word of God.”
Admitting he “developed a passion to serve,” he was leading a youth ministry at the age of 13. Throughout his high school years, he continued to encourage his peers as he delivered powerful lessons at youth events. At the age of 18, the teen received his license to preach at the Morningstar Baptist Church of Clairton, Pa. He describes his passage as a “unique experience while knowing that I was being used by God, regardless of
my age.”
With humility, he continues, “Ministry became an instrumental part of my life,” as he remembered the experiences that carried him throughout Pittsburgh’s faith community.
Graduating with honors from West Mifflin Area High School, he left his hometown to attend Morehouse College in Atlanta with a plan to major in Pre-Law. However, his focus turned to Black faith, social justice, and gospel, thereby graduating cum laude with a Bachelor
of Arts in Religion and Philosophy. Possessing a leadership style that was uniquely his own, the young civil rights activist achieved a myriad of awards, including the 2019-2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Scholar and the 2022 George Sweazy Award for Excellence in Homiletics. With a soul reminiscent of accomplished civil rights leaders, Flood-Francis followed a path that led him to Princeton Theological Seminary. Initiating change and declaring the
need for diversity, his leadership at the prestigious institution forged dynamic inroads. While achieving his Master of Divinity degree, he also served as Chaplain of the Association of Black Seminarians. Commissioned an ordained minister of the Gospel on July 4, 2021, Rev. Flood-Francis owns a dossier that lists his ecclesiastical service as a Pastoral Intern at the Zion Hill Baptist Church in Atlanta. His service continued to grow as he mentored college students and young adults at the Oak Grove Baptist Church in Elgin, South Carolina. Appointed the Associate Pastor of Missions, Evangelism and Social Justice at the First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens in Somerset, N.J., his spiritual leadership continued to inspire the Christian community.
The young man with the old soul is currently generating change at the corner of West 12th and Turner’s Place in Homestead, Pa. His plans include “building up a church that maintains traditional values yet aspires to do it in a new way.”
He also declares the need to be active in the community. “Black churches should have a mandate to advocate for our people.” Armed with his garment of righteousness and his sword of truth, along with “a vision and strategic planning,” it does appear that the church on the hill is rising to meet God’s call.
“When the RIGHTEOUS are in AUTHORITY the people REJOICE: but when the WICKED BEARTH RULE, the people MOURN. 29:7 The Righteous considered the CAUSE of the POOR: but the WICKED regards not to know it.” -Proverbs
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FAMILY PHOTO FROM LEFT—BRADLEY FLOOD (GRANDFATHER), PAYTRA FLOOD (YOUNGER SISTER), JIAHNA FLOOD-FRANCIS (OLDER SISTER) PASTOR LAPHON T. FLOOD-FRANCIS,TYRRIBEA FLOOD (MOTHER), AND REV. ALICE FLOOD (GRANDMOTHER). (PHOTO BY J.L. MARTELLO)
REV. LAPHON T. FLOOD-FRANCIS’ PASTORAL INSTALLATION, SATURDAY, NOV. 9, 2024.
Steelers are starting to give off championship-level vibes
Defeated Washington, 28-27, on Nov. 10
The Pittsburgh Steelers were scheduled to end their bye week by traveling to Northwest Stadium to play against the Washington Commanders, the Washington Football Team, the Washington Redskins or whatever name that the team that hails from the nation's capital chooses to go by these days. After a positive start to the season, the Commanders entered the game with a 7-2 won-loss record, while the record of the Steelers stood at 6-2. That one-game difference was the fuel that stoked the flames of doubt helping the pundits to rationalize their opinions that the Steelers had not proven anything in recent weeks with victories over the New York Jets and
the New York Giants, two of the worst teams in the NFL.
The Steelers won a nailbiter, by the score of 28-27, Nov. 10. The starting QB of the Commanders was their new 2024 first-round NFL draft pick, rookie phenom, Jayden Daniels. Early predictions partially based on his performance had the Steelers as "dogs," even though the young QB was scheduled to compete against Steelers starting QB Russell Wilson, a former Super Bowl champion who has a 9-7 won-loss playoff record and is 1-1 in Super Bowl appearances. Regardless of Russell Wilson’s credibility, a few days before the game, Christopher Barbre, of Steeler Nation posted an article titled: "Steelers Are Projected To Have Worst Game Of 2024 Season Against The Washington Commanders." Mr. Barbre, a self-appointed "prophet and visionary" from the Steeler Nation wrote: "They will be facing the Washington Commanders, who have lit the world on fire with rookie quarter-
JOB OPPORTUNITIES Help Wanted
TRANSIT SCHEDULER
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Transit Scheduler to support the development and production of efficient operating schedules, production and dissemination of timetables and designing of service to meet the needs of Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and the public. Coordinates activities with division personnel. Assists with community outreach to support service planning initiatives. Accomplishes activities that support the department’s and organization’s Long-Range, Strategic, and Tactical Plans.
Essential Functions:
• Uses HASTUS to develop cost-efficient operation scenarios to support service change recommendations. Supports transit scheduling, routing design and service change activities. Reviews, evaluates, and makes schedule changes to ensure service and schedules are effective and efficient. Responsible for cost effective scheduling of service which includes ensuring the schedules are within budget. Supports activities related to PRT’s ongoing plans and programs.
• Performs the trip building, blocking, run cutting, and other transit scheduling related activities to produce an efficient, effective, and equitable service plan. Develops, prepares and disseminates operating schedules in accordance with provisions of contract agreement; supervises implementation of schedule changes. Accomplishes the production and distribution of picking materials. Oversees the design, production and distribution of public timetables and other customer information materials related to service.
• Utilizes scheduling computer system and interface among various computer programs and systems. Computer systems include scheduling, headsigns and voice annunciation. Responsible for familiarization in both manual and computerized scheduling. Supports development on bus stops, ridership trends, customer complaints and monitoring of performance measures. Performs advanced functions required by the current HASTUS scheduling software to report and analyze transit operation characteristics and resource allocation accurately.
Job requirements include:
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in scheduling, planning, transit operations, business, or directly related work. No certifications or licenses required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic with ability to multi-task.
• Strong decision-making and innovative problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential. The ability to gather data and prepare clear and concise reports, to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and to work independently.
• Demonstrates considerable initiative.
• Proactive and achievement driven.
• Excellent collaboration skills with both internal and external clients.
• Knowledge of research and statistical theories and methods.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize multiple complex projects.
• Knowledge and familiarity with computer systems and database applications.
• Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows and Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Valid PA driver’s license must be obtained within 90 days of starting the position.
Preferred attributes:
• Knowledge in transit scheduling software preferably HASTUS or other transit scheduling software is highly desirable
• Knowledge of trip building, blocking, and run cutting.
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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Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527 HJenkins@RidePRT.org EOE
back Jayden Daniels and Head Coach Dan Quinn. The Steelers will now start their gauntlet part of the schedule earlier than expected due to Washington’s unexpected early success. Marc Ross of NFL. com does not believe in the Steelers, however. Instead, he sees pretty easy win for the Commanders on Sunday. Jayden Daniels puts up 30 points, the most the Steelers’ D has allowed all season. Conversely, Dan Quinn's Commanders defense bursts the Russell Wilson ‘moon ball’ magic by holding Pittsburgh to fewer to 20 points. That certainly is a bold prediction, but will the Commanders be able to just put up points ad nauseam?”
The Steelers failed on a fake punt attempt and Steelers running back Jaylen Warren fumbled at the one-yard line. If not for those two miscues, the Steelers would have probably won by two touchdowns. The Commanders did not score on the Steelers, at will or ad nauseam!
I wonder if Marc Ross himself might be nauseated at the thought of seeing his stupid and biased opinion explode in his face and in print, for all of the world to see.
Let’s hope that Marc Ross is not a dog owner because if he is, one would hope that the canine would not be kicked in the rear end to soothe the ego of its owner…you digg. Is Chris Barbre a true member of Steeler Nation or is he part of the "haters brigade" that masquerades as Steeler aficionados? They are willingly heaping tons of praise on rookie QB Jayden Daniels and the Commanders Head Coach Dan Quinn, who has a whopping lifetime 43-42 NFL head coaching won-loss record, all the while insinuating at this point in his career with a record of 176-101-2, Mike Tomlin continues to be lacking, at least in the eyes of a few recent graduates of the "Truth Social" school of sports journalism.
Thirty years ago, teams from "little" leagues to the NFL loved to win the coin toss so they could receive the football first. She should know that strategies change, game to game, depending on the situation. She also gave us this cow-chip bit of info reporting that, “The Steelers chose violence once again midway through the first quarter.” I couldn’t believe that she wrote it, so just for the sake of confirming what she wrote, I am going to repeat it. “The Steelers chose violence once again midway through the first quarter.” Chose violence?
What in the hell were they supposed to do, take ballet lessons, crochet, drink mint juleps while sitting on the front porch listening to Hank Williams
Allison Koehler, a content creator for Steelers Wire, USA Today recently posted a piece titled: "Steelers HC Mike Tomlin takes ownership of special teams blunder." The following is an example of one of her “questionable observations” from the Commanders/ Steelers clash. “Pittsburgh won the toss, elected to receive—a strong statement to start the game—but went 3-and out.” She continued on filling her "crock of nonsense" writing: “The Steelers chose violence once again midway through the first quarter. Special teams ace Miles Killebrew threw a strike to cornerback James Pierre on what was a perfect fake punt. Unfortunately, Pierre was still on his bye week and failed to make the wide-open catch.”
belting out, "Your Cheatin' Heart?"
First and foremost, James Pierre dropped a perfectly thrown pass, so how can it be defined as a "blunder" by Steelers Head Coach Mike Tomlin? If the play had been thwarted or diagnosed by the receiving team, Tomlin could have been assigned the blame, at least partially. However, the player dropped the damn ball. What? Was Mike Tomlin supposed to serve as a nice fat glob of stick-um on Pierre’s hands? The true blunder is permitting these neophytes into the sacred halls and spaces of sports or any other type of journalism. My instinct, which functions as my mental, moral, and intellectual "GPS," is indicating to me that the Pittsburgh Steelers are on the cusp of football greatness. Do not allow anyone to brainwash you with garbage about your team or its coaches. Mick Jagger used to sing: “Hey, hey, you, you, get off of my cloud. Don’t hang around, cause two’s a crowd.”
Hey Steeler fans, if I were yinz, I would memorize those lyrics.
JOEY PORTER JR. PLAYS TO THE STEELER FANS IN WASHINGTON...AS THE STEELERS WIN, 28-27. (PHOTO BY BRIAN COOK SR.)
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New
real estate study finds some positives in the struggle against appraisal bias
by Dr. JohnsonCourtney Rose
WASHINGTON, D.C.—
The National Association of Real Estate Brokers released Home Appraisals in Black and White: Disparities in the Estimated Valuation of Homes by Neighborhood Racial Composition, a comprehensive study of appraisal bias Oct. 24. The study found some narrowing of contract price undervaluation gaps and reduction of disparities in appraisals in Black neighborhoods compared to White communities. Substantial progress was made in specific cities, offering hope for environments where Black intergenerational wealth can thrive.
The study identified two types of appraisal bias: the gap between median appraisal values of homes in Black communities relative to similar-quality homes in White neighborhoods and “contract price undervaluation,” which is the share of appraised homes that fail to meet or exceed the price set by sellers in sales contracts.
“HUD recognizes that appraisal bias is a significant barrier to fair housing and economic opportunity, particularly for communities of color who are most affected by undervaluation and discriminatory practices,” said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman. “It not only limits the wealth-building potential for families but also perpetuates a cycle of inequity in our housing market. I commend NAREB for their leadership in releasing this important report and advancing collective efforts to ensure that every homeowner has an equal opportunity to realize the full value of their property.”
The report that revealed appraisal tapered in disparities between Black and White neighborhoods proved that “shining a light on these longstanding concerns can drive real change” that benefit thousands of aspiring and current
homeowners, according to Sandra Thompson, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. However, she said the fact remained that persistent inequities still exist and called it “unacceptable.” She went on to say that her agency will continue to work toward fairness in the housing finance system and enable underserved communities to “build generational wealth continues.”
Dr. Courtney Johnson Rose, NAREB president, asserted that while the study, shows that appraisal bias continues to exist, there has been improvement following the establishment of the White House’s Federal Interagency Task Force on Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity in 2021. The release of the PAVE Action Plan on March 23, 2022, outlined policy measures actively working to lessen the occurrence and impact of appraisal bias. Rose also credited FHFA director Thompson and former HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge for facilitating the public release of Uniform Appraisal Dataset Aggregate Statistics, which provides aggregate data on home appraisals. Some major housing industry stakeholders had opposed its release. The data empowers housing experts to monitor appraisal practices, similar to the impact of the public release of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act data in 1991, a cornerstone in fighting housing and lending discrimination.
“We couldn’t have done this study previously,” Rose said. “With the new data, we can analyze what is happening in Black communities. NAREB thanks the Biden-Harris administration, the PAVE task force, and FHFA for providing us with these tools to better understand and address the problems. We now have more transparency. NAREB can work with the mortgage and
Retirement is a long-awaited dream for many, symbolizing freedom from the daily grind and the chance to enjoy life on your terms. But what does a comfortable retirement actually look like? The answer varies depending on your financial situation, personal preferences, and lifestyle goals. In this article I will provide a practical framework for understanding retirement wealth levels and what each one can afford. This guide can help you assess where you stand and where you might need to go in your financial planning. The Reality of Retirement Savings Retirement looks different for everyone, and your experience and lifestyle will largely depend on how much you’ve saved. There are five fundamental Wealth Levels: Secure, Stable, Comfortable, Affluent, and Wealthy—that serve as benchmarks for what you can realistically expect based on your savings.
Secure: $0 to $250,000 Saved At the Secure level, retirees rely heavily on Social Security as their primary income source. With $0 to $250,000 saved, Social Security will cover essentials such as food, housing, and healthcare, but there’s little left over for discretionary spending. Unexpected expenses, like medical bills or home repairs, may pose a challenge.
Lifestyle: This is a no-frills retirement focused on covering necessities. Travel, hobbies, and dining out are likely rare luxuries.
Stable: $250,000 to $500,000 Saved
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Three things veterans need to know when buying a home
by Zerline Hughes Spruill Washington Informer
After serving and sacrificing their lives for the country, it is crucial that veterans are well-informed about the benefits and options available toward housing and becoming homeowners, particularly as access to affordable housing and homelessness continues to be an issue in the nation.
In a recent Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, there were 328 people experiencing homelessness in the D.C. area, according to a Street Sense report. While there are various programs to help, shelter and support veterans in temporary and rented housing, there are also paths to homeownership, and it’s important for veterans to know that there are special loan offerings they may be eligible for when considering buying a home.
Since 1944, more than 25 million active military and veterans have purchased homes with assistance from the VA home loan program, according to the Defense Credit Union Council. Equally important is qualifying for a Veterans Affairs (VA) loan. Applicants do not have to
With savings between $250,000 and $500,000, retirees enjoy a bit more financial stability. Social Security still covers a substantial portion (60-80 percent) of income needs, but there’s a cushion for occasional treats. This level allows for a modest but somewhat flexible lifestyle, though careful budgeting is essential to make funds last.
Lifestyle: Essentials are covered, and there’s room for occasional indulgences. However, budget management remains key to maintaining this level.
Comfortable:
$500,000 to $1 Million Saved At the Comfortable level, retirees can enjoy a balanced lifestyle with room for moderate travel, hobbies, and leisure activities. With $500,000 to $1 million saved, Social Security provides 40-60 percent of income, while the remaining needs are met by retirement savings. Some may even take on a part-time job or freelance work for enjoyment and extra income.
pay a down payment, the loan allows qualified veterans to use gifts or grants for closing costs, and mortgage insurance is not re-
rent and former military service members.
• For veterans looking to modify their home or purchase a new one
Finding and making a home livable for veterans and active military can be a light lift when asking the right questions.
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Check out some additional helpful resources available for veterans seeking to become homeowners:
• When starting the homebuying process, the National Association of Realtors recommends inquiring of realtors whether or not they have a Military Relocation Professional (MRP) certification. This credential means your real estate professional is specifically trained to work with cur-
due to disability accessibility needs, two grants are available: Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) and Special Home Adaptation (SHA). This year, the SAH grant provides up to $117,014, and the SHA grant provides up to $23,444, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The SHA grant can be used over the applicant’s lifetime to renovate, or install equipment like ramps, bars or widen doorways.
• When it is time for your appraisal, veteran homebuyers must request a VA- approved appraiser to ensure the home meets certain standards.
Learn more about veterans home buying from these resources:
Defense Credit Union Council Veteran’s Home Buying Guide Wells Fargo Hands on Banking for Military Take advantage of free online resources that have been designed for military personnel and veterans so you can be a savvier home shopper. For example, Wells Fargo’s Hands on Banking for Military offers guidance on topics from banking basics and smart spending, to home buying and retirement. • Before assuming anything positive or negative about qualifying for a loan, talk to a lender. Veterans and service members should be sure to tell the lender that they have served or are currently serving in the military so that they can present the special options available, such as a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loan. This loan is a home loan guaranteed by the federal government, designed
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An Affluent retirement affords a higher standard of living. With $1 million to $3 million saved, Social Security is only a minor part of the income mix (20-40 percent), with savings and investments covering the rest. This level supports frequent travel, quality leisure experiences, and a comfortable lifestyle without constant financial worry.
Lifestyle: This is a fulfilling retirement where luxuries are accessible. You can explore passions, travel often, and enjoy high-quality experiences with loved ones.
Wealthy: Over $3
Million Saved With over $3 million in retirement savings, retirees experience true financial freedom. Social Security makes up less than 20 percent of income, allowing for a luxurious lifestyle. At this level, retirees have the flexibility to travel globally, indulge in hobbies, and engage in philanthropy or legacy-building.
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Up Your Retirement Wealth
Moving from one retirement wealth level to the next is possible with proactive planning and discipline. Here are some strat-
to help those who have served in the military obtain homeownership. The VA loan features no down payment for qualified buyers and allows for gifts or grants to be used in covering closing costs. Plus there is no mortgage insurance required.
• A large portion of qualified loan applicants aren’t taking advantage of the low-to-no-down payment
egies to help you build a larger nest egg:
Maximize Savings: Contribute as much as possible to employer-sponsored plans like 401(k)s and IRAs. Take advantage of catch-up contributions if you’re over 50. Invest Wisely: Diversify your investments to manage risk and growth potential. A balanced portfolio can help you accumulate wealth over time.
Utilize Health Savings Accounts (HSA): HSAs can provide tax advantages and help cover healthcare expenses in retirement.
Control Spending: Budget effectively and avoid unnecessary expenses. Every dollar saved can contribute to your future security.
Delay Social Security: If possible, delay claiming Social Security until age 70 to receive a higher monthly benefit.
Consider Additional Income: Part-time work, gig jobs, or freelancing can provide extra income without disrupting your retire-
ment lifestyle. The Importance of Early Planning It’s never too early to start planning for retirement. By understanding your current wealth level, setting realistic goals, and taking proactive steps, you can secure a retirement that aligns with your lifestyle dreams. Whether you’re aiming for basic security or hoping to reach the affluent or wealthy tiers, each level of retirement wealth offers unique possibilities. In the end, planning for retirement is about balancing your present needs with your future goals. By saving wisely, investing strategically, and understanding Social Security’s role, you can work toward a retirement that feels both comfortable and fulfilling. Remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but a well-thought-out plan will help you achieve a comfortable retirement.
(Damon Carr, Money Coach can be reached @ 412-216-1013 or visit his website @ www.damonmoneycoach.com)
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mortgage options available through VA loans. Indeed, in 2019, only 58 percent of veteran homebuyers used a VA loan, according to the National Association of Realtors. This may be due to the common myths such as that active-duty service members, National Guard members and reservists are not eligible. In addition, many are also unaware that they can use their VA loan benefit multiple times by having
their benefit restored by, for example, selling a home and paying the loan in full.
• Individual banks, not the Department of Veterans Affairs, offer VA loans, allowing you to work with a lender and a mortgage professional with whom you feel comfortable. You should feel empowered to shop around and find the lender that will best meet your needs.
estate study finds some positives in the struggle against appraisal bias
appraisal industries to identify and implement solutions. But it all starts with the data.
homeownership gap have been significant factors in restricting Black wealth over the decades.
“I want to thank Vice President Kamala Harris, who was a driving force behind PAVE. At our national convention in August 2023, Vice President Harris asked what NAREB is doing to help fight appraisal bias, citing its role in restricting Black wealth. I took her words to heart, and NAREB is addressing the issue with this detailed study and other substantial actions.” Rose noted that home equity comprises 65 percent of the median net worth for Black households, making it a leading component of Black wealth. As a result, appraisal bias, housing discrimination, and the Black-White
The study, compiled by James H. Carr and Michela Zonta, determined that the most significant decline in contract price undervaluation in Black communities was in neighborhoods with the largest shares of Black borrowers – at or higher than the national average. Those communities experienced a fall in contract price undervaluation from 14.8 percent to 10.3 percent.
In reviewing data from the 20 metropolitan areas with the largest Black populations, the study found that in Houston, the Black median appraised home undervaluation gap narrowed by 31 percentage points, falling from 41 percent in 2021 to 10
percent in 2023. The undervaluation gap plunged 14 percent in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, from 35 percent in 2021 to 21 percent in 2023. The median appraised home undervaluation gap has also narrowed in the Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Philadelphia, Richmond and Virginia Beach metropolitan areas. However, there were other locations where the gap increased. In Los Angeles, the Black appraised undervaluation gap grew 17 percentage points, from 31 percent in 2021 to 48 percent in 2023. The gap also rose by four percentage points in Baltimore and Miami. It increased by up to three points in the Charlotte, Cleveland, Memphis, New York, St. Louis, and Tampa metropolitan areas while remaining the same in Orlando.
The research also found that:
• When the volume of home purchases by Blacks in Black neighborhoods (i.e., neighborhoods where Blacks are buying rather than simply residing) is considered, in both 2021 and 2023, homes in Black neighborhoods with large shares of loan originations to Black borrowers had a median home appraised undervaluation gap of 47 percent compared to White neighborhoods with no Black borrowers.
• After controlling for housing quality and neighborhood location, amenities and socioeconomic characteristics, homes in Black neighborhoods in 2023 had a median appraised home value of $299,572 compared to $430,915 in White neighborhoods, a 30 percent undervaluation gap.
• Between 2021 and 2023, the median appraised home undervaluation gap fell from 38 percent to 23 percent in gentrifying Black neighborhoods with no Black loan originations compared to White neighborhoods with no Black loan originations.
• Nationally, the adjusted median appraised home valuations gap increased between 2013 and 2022. From 2022 to 2023, however, the gap decreased. The median appraised home valuation gap between Black and White neighborhoods varied significantly based on the share of Black and White borrowers in Black census tracts.
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Respond to Trump win with new resolve
Donald Trump has regained power.
The former president won all the battleground states including Pennsylvania in a decisive win over Vice President Kamala Harris.
In addition to winning the White House, Republicans regained the U.S. Senate and could maintain control of the House of Representatives.
The election results were beyond disappointing.
This was devastating.
How could a convicted felon be re-elected president?
How could a man who incited an insurrection become commander-in chief?
Trump was able to exploit voters’ fears of migrants and economic anxieties, especially inflation.
It also cannot be ruled out that for some voters electing a Black woman president no matter how qualified was something they could not do. Despite the progress that has been made, racism and sexist are still a significant factor in American society.
Trump’s tax cut proposals appealed to many of the country’s economic elite who rewarded him with huge campaign donations in exchange for lower taxes and less regulation.
Trump won the majority of White men and women and the majority of Latino men. He ran up the vote in rural areas and improved his standing in urban areas.
Many voted for Trump or did not vote at all because they were disillusioned with Democrats or disliked Harris. These voters appeared to ignore the evidence that despite whatever disagreement they had with Harris on a particular issue, Trump would be far worse.
The consequences of Trump’s election are expected to have a devastating impact for years to come.
We can expect mass deportations of immigrants and elimination of policies that benefit minorities, women and members of the LGBT community. Social programs that benefit the poor, the working class and the middle class will likely be slashed to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy.
The question is how do we respond to an expected rise in crudeness and cruelty?
We respond with resilience, solidarity and organization.
Our families, faith-based organizations, community groups, colleges, social organizations and other institutions must play a stronger role than ever.
There will be future elections to turn things around.
But first the Democratic Party must reassess and regroup to become a more viable party and the opposition to any attempts by Trump to act like a dictator.
The Democratic Party must appeal to needs of working class people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds. It must address bread-and-butter issues that affect the average American’s life. There is hope.
We have the First Amendment right to assembly and to protest against injustice and any attempt to restrict fundamental rights.
The fight must be made on the local and state level and in the courts.
Most importantly, our deep disappointment cannot become despair.
The NAACP posted a message on social media platform X that bears repeating:
“Regardless of who sits in the White House or the State House, the NAACP stands firm in our mission to protect the civil rights and dignity of Black and marginalized communities. Our commitment to social justice and equity is as resolute as ever. This moment in time calls for resilience and unwavering vigilance. We will not be deterred from our mission. We have a plan.” In her concession speech at Howard University Wednesday, Harris was right to urge her supporters to “roll up our sleeves” and keep fighting for change.
The work isn’t over.
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Too many still protect White privilege!
(TriceEdneyWire.com)—I know we’re charged with accepting the results of the November 5th election. President Joe Biden reminded us that it’s the American way. Many of us were given reasons to reject that, but we should just smile and accept a convicted felon to lead our nation who totally showed his disrespect for all women. How can such a person even get a security clearance? He told us he was going to force his choices for our lives “whether we like it or not!” Doesn’t it say something about how far back those who voted for the felon want to take us? George Conway said, “America did this to itself. We knew this man and how evil he is. He showed us with his racist, sexist and abusive behavior historically.”
White men knew more than anyone who Trump is, but they sank to being his biggest supporters. Certain Black men, after Vice President Harris laid out an impressive program for them, voted for him! Hispanic men knew Trump vowed to mass deport millions of them and their loved ones, but they voted for him too. He called Puerto Ricans garbage, but many still voted for him!
One of our great Generals warned us Trump was a fascist. Several military men agreed and spoke out because they didn’t appreciate the way he described them—especially their injured or dead, but some of
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them voted for him, too!
While Black women knocked ourselves out working to elect the smartest, most accomplished person in the race and who offered improved health plans, while he only wanted to get rid of what President Barack Obama left us with. All Trump could only say was he had a CONCEPT! Some who stood to lose their health care voted for him!
Some who voted for Trump can’t explain why they voted for this convicted felon who has always shown his plans are for him—not for them. During the campaign, he was selling to them his MAGA caps, gold tennis shoes, Bibles made in China! He tried to sell his friends $100,000 watches and took money from a well known racist willing to buy votes for him! They voted for Trump anyway!
Now, it really hurts to get to my White women “friends”. Like many, I’ve tried to explain what they do time after time. This time was no different, but they had convinced us to believe we were together. Their voting in this election has made
“Friends” a word I will forever use with caution. I really can’t explain their giving not just some, but a majority of their vote to the man they charged with taking away their right to control their bodies! I know they will all tell you, “I voted for Kamala Harris!” I know that is coming, but it rings hollow. I didn’t hear from a single White woman leader who previously called on me to speak at their rallies! I even got awards from them! How did all of this happen? I know a few White people did the right thing. Others were perfectly satisfied with stepping on the hopes and dreams of Black women and little girls who loved and wanted to be like Kamala! George Conway told us it happened because even good people normalized so many abnormal things in Trump and gave credit for the victory to a man who is not well psychologically. He insulted our race and gender every time he spoke. His niece had warned us! Vice-President Harris faced the loss the same way she ran her campaign—with CLASS! While she conceded the election, she did not concede the fight that fueled her campaign. Black women, it’s on us. A majority of our White sisters are still too busy protecting White privilege, so let’s follow Kamala’s lead!
They’ve let the devil back in: The repercussions of Trump’s re-election
“Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they have done.”
In a stunning turn of events, America has once again found its neck under Donald Trump’s foot—a figure with a history that should make any truly patriotic American pause. Instead, voters have chosen to dance with the devil they know (and, apparently, miss). They’ve chosen to forego their own interests in the name of “change.”
It’s a choice that, maybe this time, we will come to regret.
Trump’s re-election has made it clear that we underestimated the power that economic anxiety has in shaping voter decisions. While many of us assumed that the protection of democracy and the core American values of choice and freedom would take precedence, the stark reality is that the fear of inflation, food, gas, and housing costs won out. People voted with their feelings instead of their minds, and Trump masterfully exploited this, offering hollow promises to “fix” it all without any real plan.
Just as he did before, he leaned into his manufactured, fabricated persona—a successful businessman, a fixer, a man of the people—and even more Americans bought the con again.
But let’s be real: this isn’t a man who knows what he’s doing. He’s not a planner or a visionary; Donald Trump is a liar. He’s a con artist, plain and simple. We saw his inaction on healthcare reform during the pandemic, his disastrous pre-pandemic tariff policies that economists almost universally criticized, and his complete disregard for the truth the entirety of his presidential tenure.
Does character even matter anymore in seeking America’s highest office? America: you voted for him; you now own him. Now what?
Now, he’s back with Project 2025, deputizing loyalists like Stephen Miller to reinforce a conservative agenda that’s dangerously extreme. With fewer guardrails this time around, Trump is poised to impose an agenda that could reshape our Democracy for generations to come— and not for the better.
Another Trump presidency means that Black and Brown communities could once again find themselves marginalized even further, but he somehow made significant inroads in urban centers and among Latino and
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Black voters—a shocking and sobering fact. It seems the Democratic Party took these communities for granted, assuming their loyalty without taking meaningful steps to address the everyday issues impacting their lives. Dem strategists wrongfully believed that Trump, with his history of bigotry and divisive rhetoric, would translate into a common sense vote for Harris.
But for voters grappling with soaring living costs and stagnant wages, Trump’s promises, however empty, offered a glimmer of hope that the Democrats, regrettably, failed to provide.
Trump sold himself as the answer to America’s problems, yet he offers only the same lies: he is the only one that can end the wars, fix inflation, bring down food and gas prices, and make life affordable, again. How, exactly? I don’t know. These are the same promises he made years ago, and we’re still waiting for those results. This time, he’ll have even more power to push through his agenda without fear of accountability: the House flipped red, the Senate flipped red, and the Supreme Court is already red–coming down with a decision that offers him protection from many criminal prosecutions. The guardrails that once kept him somewhat in check are now gone.
We’re about to see Trump unhinged and unleashed: backed by a court that’s aligned with his vision and a Congress ready to do his bidding, ready to turn back the clock on progress under the guise of “saving” America. Plus, expect another round of conservative federal judicial appointments blessed by the Federalist Society and the Heritage Foundation. Why do people vote against their own interests? Why do they ignore the acute, undeniable flaws in a man like Donald Trump? It comes down to ignorance and despair, plain and simple.
When people feel disempowered, when they see no real improvement in their lives despite positive eco-
nomic indicators, they gravitate towards strong, unfiltered rhetoric. Trump presents himself as a man outside the system, a disruptor who will fight for the average American. And so, many Americans—jaded and desperate for change—chose to embrace the “devil” they know, believing that maybe, just maybe, this time he’ll be different.
But he won’t be different. Donald Trump was never the man that they thought he was, and he never will be. This is the same man who suffers from deep narcissism, chronic business failure, who’s been found liable for fraud and sexual abuse, and who stoked the flames of division and discord to further his own agenda. This is the man who led America to one of its darkest moments on January 6th, 2021.
This is a convicted felon 34 times over. And somehow America still voted for him. In a strange way, this says more about America than it could ever say about Trump. We know who Trump is—is this really who America is and wants to be today and has always been?
To believe that he’s somehow learned his lesson or will suddenly care about the quality of life for all Americans is to ignore the mountain of evidence to the contrary. America is not getting a new and improved Trump; it’s getting a more experienced version of the same divisive, self-serving con man.
The repercussions of this election will be felt deeply in the coming years. America will see a reversal of healthcare reform, human rights, civil rights, climate regulation and other constitutional safeguards as Trump and his cronies take over. The marginalized communities that once looked to the government as a bulwark may now find it to be an assailant, with policies that prioritize corporate interests and the wealthy at the expense of the working class. This election has exposed a painful truth about America: we are willing to overlook character and competence, even racism and sexism, when we feel desperate for change. But be clear—this is not the kind of change we need.
Those who voted for Trump may/ will come to regret their decision, that he never cared about the average American, that he was always in it for himself. But the realization will have been too late. The damage will have been irreparably completed. Policies once enacted can take decades to reverse, and the scars left on our democracy will take generations to heal, if at all.
Choosing Trump means that America has placed its faith in a man who trafficks in chaos, corruption, and crime. He is not the solution to our problems; he is a reflection of the underbelly of this country—a society so fractured and jaded that it’s willing to entrust its future to a man it would never let babysit their own children.
As I write this, I hope I’m wrong. I sincerely, deeply hope that Trump proves me and every critic wrong, that he somehow rises to the occasion and becomes the leader we need. But history tells a different story, and I can’t help but brace myself for what’s to come.
May God Bless America, especially for the next four (4) years.
(A.Scott Bolden is the former Chair of the DC Democratic Party and a NewsNation political contributor.)
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Yes, Trump won. Here’s what happens next.
Buckle up, folks. We’re in for a bumpy ride. Election Day is over, so I want to answer six big questions. What happened? How did it happen? Why did it happen? What could we have done differently? What does this mean for the future? And what do we do next? So, here we go.
Question 1: What happened?
Donald Trump won the presidential race. Republicans won control of the U.S. Senate. And we don’t know the outcome in the House yet.
Question 2: How did it happen?
The early exit polls show Trump’s three strongest groups were White men (59 percent), Hispanic men (54 percent), and White women (52 percent). In Georgia, it was even worse. One exit poll said that 69 percent of White women voted for Trump. Even after he took away their reproductive rights and was found liable for sexual assault, the majority of White women voters still chose patriarchy over their own liberation.
On the other hand, Kamala Harris’s three strongest groups were Black women, Black men, and Latino women. The final numbers will change when more data comes in, but the problem is that Harris’s base (Black women, Black men, and Latino men) are only 18 percent of the electorate. But Trump’s base (White men, White women, and Hispanic men) made up 77 percent of the electorate.
As for the Senate, Democrats held a narrow majority and faced a brutal map trying to win in red states like West Virginia, Texas, Ohio, and Montana. That’s part of the reason Harris tried to stay away from controversies that might hurt the Senate candidates.
Question 3: Why did it happen?
This is a tricky question to answer before all the data is collected, so let me just say this.
Some people are blaming inflation and the economy for Trump’s success. I don’t buy that because Black voters are more negatively affected by inflation and the economy than White voters, and we voted overwhelmingly for Kamala Harris.
In fact, I don’t think it was about issues at all. If you look at policy alone, nearly all of Harris’s proposals got majority support, but only half of Trump’s did in a recent Washington Post survey. Missouri voters approved a measure to increase the minimum wage, which Harris supports, but still voted for Trump to be president. And the majority of Florida voters cast ballots to protect abortion and legalize marijuana, even though they didn’t reach the 60 percent threshold for a constitutional amendment.
Those are Democratic positions. Let’s be real. Trump doesn’t represent policy. He represents cultural resentment against a changing America. That’s what people voted for.
Question 4: What could Harris have done differently?
There’s going to be a lot of debate about campaign strategy, but
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it’s too early to draw definitive conclusions. Republican David Urban complained that Harris should have run a more centrist campaign. I disagree. I think she bent over backward to accommodate centrists and Republicans. On the other hand, critics on the left argue that she should have run a more progressive campaign to motivate the base, and that’s complicated, too, because doing so would definitely have cost Democrats the Senate in those tough red states.
But the truth is, I don’t know if any of that matters.
As a Black woman, Harris had little more than 100 days to introduce herself to the public and mount a presidential campaign against a powerful White man who is a former president bankrolled by the richest man in the world, Elon Musk. In spite of those obstacles, she raised a billion dollars, drew huge crowds, and generated excitement in a race that was lifeless before she entered. Trump did everything wrong in his campaign, and it didn’t matter to the majority of White voters. He got indicted four times, got convicted of 34 felonies, lost the debate to Kamala Harris decisively according to all the polls, couldn’t articulate any more than “concepts of a plan” for health care after 10 years of running for president, flip-flopped repeatedly on abortion, refused to answer a basic question about the minimum wage, simulated a lewd sex act on stage, refused to apologize for a speaker at his rally attacking Puerto Ricans and Latinos, joked about shooting the press, picked a running mate who called him “America’s Hitler,” and was outed by his own former chief of staff for saying “Hitler did some good things.” Nothing mattered because it was never about issues. White America has been lecturing Black people about crime, morality, and patriotism for years, and then they vote for a convicted criminal, sex offender, and insurrectionist to be president.
No Black person or woman with Trump’s track record and two impeachments could ever be nominated, much less elected president. That’s why it’s not about policy. It’s about race and gender and the changing America. Donald Trump is the avatar of White supremacy. And the fact that a small but significant percentage of Black and Brown people were willing to excuse or embrace his racism, sexism, and xenophobia doesn’t disprove that. It just reflects how some of us have assimilated into the same White supremacist beliefs.
Question 5: What does this mean for the future?
First, he will be able to appoint a new attorney general who will fire Special Counsel Jack Smith and dismiss the criminal charges against Trump for the January 6 insurrection and stealing government documents.
Second, with a Republican Senate, Trump will be able to appoint several new Supreme Court justices, who will be young enough to give Republicans control of the Supreme Court for the next 20-25 years. That means if you wanted reparations, reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, DEI, environmental protections, or any progressive policy, that won’t happen in your lifetime, no matter who succeeds Trump in office because the courts will strike it down.
Third, Trump will be able to appoint vaccine denier RFK Jr. to head up women’s health and vaccines. He’ll cut taxes for billionaires, which is why rich people like Musk support him. And he may be able to begin his promised mass deportation of immigrants through executive authority, and impose tariffs on foreign goods that will cause inflation to spike.
He also promised to abolish the Department of Education, bring back stop-and-frisk policing, and give law enforcement immunity from prosecution, so be ready for that too.
Question 6: What do we do next?
Hakeem Jeffries will now become the leader of the opposition in Congress. And there is some good news in the results. Josh Stein defeated “Black Nazi” Mark Robinson in North Carolina. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Angela Alsobrooks won Senate seats in Delaware and Maryland. Those two Black women in the U.S. Senate will give us new soldiers in the fight. But what happens next is up to us. A lot of people are hurting right now, and many more will be hurt more in the years to come if Trump implements his policies. I recommend self-care. Do what you need to take care of yourself, and remember you are part of a broader community. We have to be there for each other in these trying times.
As I said in my final video before the election, this is not a sprint. It’s a marathon. And no matter what happens in the days to come, I am clear and certain that we are on the right side of history. Don’t give up. Live to fight another day.
(Keith Boykin is a New York Times–bestselling author, TV and film producer, and former CNN political commentator.)
No great surprise Harris lost
Two days before the 2024 presidential election, an ABC/Ipsos survey found Democratic nominee and current Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of Republican challenger and former President Donald Trump by three percentage points.
On Election Day, Harris supporters were confident the vice president would defeat the former president because he was impeached twice and charged with several felonies after losing the oval office to Joe Biden in 2020. When it became clear that Harris would lose the election, ardent Harris supporters wept in disbelief. Trump not only won the electoral college but he became the first Republican to win the popular vote in 20 years, which surprised pollsters.
After Harris conceded, political analysts concluded that the key reason for Harris’ defeat was her failure to successfully separate herself from President Biden.
Hillary Clinton explained in “What Happened,” her book detailing how she lost the presidency to Trump in 2016, that revolts tend to start not in places where conditions are worst but in places where expectations are the most unmet.
54 percent of Americans disapproved of President Biden’s policies, a clear indication that Biden fell short of many expectations. When asked what she would do differently than Biden in terms of policy, Harris responded that she would not do anything different.
Her response was a grave error, as the majority of Americans expected her to clarify that a Harris administration would not be a replica of the dismal Biden administration. This demonstrated that Harris’ team had incorrectly assumed that more voters were judging Trump’s character flaws rather than their candidate’s participation in an unpopular administration.
The Trump team immediately
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capitalized on this mistake by producing campaign ads showing Harris boasting she would be no different than Biden. The next time someone asked Harris this question, Harris needed to distance herself from Biden’s unpopular record on inflation, immigration, and foreign policy.
But the Harris team failed their candidate by advising her to act “vice presidential.” When asked again, Harris lectured the reporter about vice president decorum. She added that it’s American tradition for VPs not to criticize the president. That may be true, but the uniqueness of this election made it an exception. Typically, voters choose between a first-term president and a challenger or respective party nominees who never have been president. The 2024 presidential election presented voters with a unique situation that has only happened once before in American history.
In 1884, the United States elected Grover Cleveland, a Democrat, as its 22nd president. Following his first term, Cleveland lost the presidency to Republican Benjamin Harrison. However, Cleveland defeated Harrison four years later, becoming the 24th president and the first to serve non-consecutive terms.
Trump, like Cleveland, lost after his first term and sought to reclaim the presidency, but what makes this situation so unique to voters?
Normally the main question facing the voters is: are they better off now than they were four years ago? In this unique situa-
tion, the voters aren’t comparing the current administration with campaign promises or competing visions for the future from the respective nominees. The voters have the rare chance to compare their lives under two different administrations, and the question becomes: under whose administration were we better off?
The Harris campaign ignored every facet of this unique situation, acting as if voters were judging the candidates’ visions for the future rather than their economic well-being under the different administrations.
On Election Day, the majority of voters concluded that they were better off under Trump’s administration than the Biden/Harris administration.
Following Harris’ defeat, U.S. senator and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders said, “It should come as no great surprise that a Democratic Party that has abandoned working-class people would find that the working class has abandoned them. First, it was the White working class, and now it was Latinos and Black workers as well. While the Democratic leadership defends the status quo, the American people are angry and want change.”
According to Sanders, Harris did not distance herself from Biden in order to defend the status quo. That’s not correct.
Harris is a progressive who fights against the status quo. Her political objectives have always been to “fundamentally transform” America. Harris and her team can’t see themselves as the status quo and could never have imagined that voters would see them as “the establishment” and simply reject them.
Now it’s no great surprise Harris lost, but it is surprising that the Harris team, whose candidate was a former prosecutor, never bothered to cross-examine their campaign.
President Biden should immediately name Kamala Harris to the Supreme Court
The future of the Supreme Court could be heavily skewed to the conservative side for decades to come following the election of Donald Trump.
Democrats cannot afford to lose another seat on the Supreme Court over the next four years.
This is a primary reason why President Joe Biden should immediately name Kamala Harris to the Supreme Court.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor has done a tremendous job on the Supreme Court by fighting for women and civil rights. However, she should announce her retirement in the upcoming weeks. At age 70, Sotomayor has dealt with health issues over the past few years. There is a risk with her continuing to serve with Trump being President.
The Democrats have been here before.
Although much older, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg refused calls to step down from the court as she became older. President Obama met with Ginsburg to convince her
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to retire so that her seat would be replaced by a younger Democrat. Ginsburg’s refusal to step down during Obama’s Administration led to negative repercussions for Democrats. She died two months before 2020’s Election Day and Trump was able to add another justice to the Supreme Court, creating a super conservative majority.
To prevent a similar outcome from happening again, Sotomayor should retire in the upcoming weeks and Biden should name Harris to the Supreme Court. This will ensure that Trump does not gain another seat as he replaces Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.
President Biden’s unwillingness to set term limits for justices and to institute reform on the highest court will have consequences. But the only way to provide a solution to a long-term problem is to act now.
The Democrats have to realize that the Republicans will do whatever it takes to win. They endured unfair treatment by Republicans when Obama was blocked from placing Merrick Garland on the Supreme Court during his final year in the White House, only to flip their decision when Trump was able to place a new justice on the court following the passing of Ginsburg.
For the sake of the country, Sotomayor should step down immediately and provide a path for Biden to name Harris as her replacement.
(A.R. Shaw is Executive Editor of the Atlanta Daily World. The Atlanta Daily World is part of the Real Times Media family of Black publications, which includes the New Pittsburgh Courier.)
Donald Trump and Project 2025
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(TriceEdneyWire.com)—
“With Trump in the White House, social conservatives can use executive action to try to ban abortion; MAGA nationalists can end most forms of immigration, commence mass deportations and leverage civil rights laws against imagined “anti-white” discrimination; and reactionary opponents of social insurance can weaken Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. And this is to say nothing of Trump’s own plans to rule as an autocrat under a court-sanctioned theory of unitary executive authority.” —Jamelle Bouie Project 2025, the sweeping extremist policy agenda assembled by Donald Trump’s supporters, allies, and veterans of his administration, is deeply unpopular with the American people. As a candidate, Trump’s response was to feign ignorance. During his Sept. 10 debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, he claimed he hadn’t even read it. What he didn’t say was whether or not he supported the alarming proposals it contains, or whether he would implement them as President. In fact, at least 270 of the proposals in Project 2025 match Trump’s own past policies, previous actions, or current campaign promises. Key to the agenda is a drastic overhaul of the federal government, purging it of conscientious
civil servants and replacing them with Trump loyalists. Trump began that process late in his last term with Executive Order 13957, also known as Schedule F. “Schedule F would be the most profound change to the civil service system since its creation in 1883,” Georgetown political scientist Don Moynihan wrote in the New York Times. It would be “a catastrophe for government performance” and for democracy, he said.
Trump’s term ended before he could implement Schedule F, and President Biden quickly rescinded it when he took office. Trump has vowed to reissue the order immediately and wield the power it gives him “very aggressively.”
Civil servants deemed disloyal already have been compiled.
With a federal workforce who will place loyalty to Trump over loyalty to the Constitution, Trump will be free to implement a radical, extremist agenda that will obliterate racial justice initiatives and preserve advantages for white Americans.
The next Trump administration will use civil rights laws to counter the imaginary forces of “anti-White racism.” Trump has bragged that his administration banned “critical race theory” – a misnomer he and his allies have slapped on virtually any racial justice initiative—and promised to “finish the job.” Project 2025 calls for using the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute institutions, including private employers,
with diversity, equity, and inclusion policies in place. Trump’s policies also align with Project 2025 on the issue of immigration and the border. Trump has promised to “close the border” on day one of his administration and begin mass deportations” of the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the United States without authorization. Project 2025 outlines various methods for facilitating those deportations, from requiring the cooperation of local law enforcement to authorizing “tent camps” to detain migrants. Aside from the devastating human cost of tearing families apart, mass deportations and border closures will wreak havoc on the economy. The American Immigration Council estimates the deportations would result in a 4.2 percent to 6.8 percent reduction in GDP. By comparison, GDP fell by 4.3 percent. during the Great Recession of 2007-2009. Closing the southern border would cost tens of billions of dollars per day,” the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has estimated. The Heritage Foundation, which spearheaded Project 2025, also created a “Mandate for Leadership” during Trump’s first term. Within two years, Trump had embraced nearly two-thirds of that agenda. With a hyper-politicized, extreme right-wing cabinet, federal workforce, and judiciary, Trump can go even further in his second term.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Notice
NOVEMBER 13-19, 2024
www.newpittsburghcourier.com
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, DECEMBER 2, 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, DECEMBER 3, 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 MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 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.”
2DEC24
1DEC24
MCKEESPORT AREA
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF WHITE OAK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 114 OLIVER DRIVE, MCKEESPORT, PA 15131. DEED BOOK 11497, PAGE 530. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 551-K-326
DEFENDANT(S) MARK DUSETZINA ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000490
DEBT $38,375.79
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C.
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN IBE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF BRADDOCK HILLS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 100 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221.DEEDBOOK 16217, PAGE 81. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 235-L-20.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Notice
3DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) DAVID PAR.KER CASE NO. MG-23-000312
DEBT $176,315.79 *********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C. **********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 105 CLAY DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 18518, PAGE 44. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 539-E-167.
4DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) LINDSAY ANN KNEPSHIELD AKA LINDSAY KNEPSHIELD ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000224
DEBT $134,454.56
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C.
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF HAMPTON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3133 CAMBERLY DRIVE, GIBSONIA, PA 15044. DEED BOOK 17566, PAGE 424. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1355-M-37.
5DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) PATRICK J. MULLIGAN ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000540 ************ DEBT $159,954.43
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF COLLIER: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 100 SCOTT WAY, CARNEGIE, PA 15106. DEED BOOK 14282, PAGE 81. BLOCK. AND LOT NUMBER 147-F-34.
6DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) BAUM CORNER INVESTORS, LP. ******************** CASE NO. GD-24-007438 ************ DEBT $1,426,970.72
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MICHAEL A. SHINER, ALEXANDRA L. YUILL, MICHELLE PIERRO **********************
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, CITY OF PITTSBURGH, EIGHTH WARD: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5620 BAUM BOULEVARD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15232, DEED BOOK 8191, PAGE 270, BLOCK & LOT NUMBER 51-H-139.
7DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S) MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF MCKEESPORT vs DEFENDANT(S) JACQUELINE DAVIS
CASE NO. GD-23-013160
DEBT $16,668.27
********* 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 MCKEESPORT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 915 BELLVIEW STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK 15966, PAGE 380. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 307-G-374.
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Public Notice
8DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough vs DEFENDANT(S) DEBRA E. HARPER
CASE NO. GD 22-008438
DEBT $11,799.92
********* 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 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 905 ROSS AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 11418, PAGE 219. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-A-169.
9DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District vs DEFENDANT(S) The Unknown Heirs of Quechawn Quemar Lamont Wade a/k/a Que’Chawn Wade a/k/a Amariey Lei Wade ******************** CASE NO. GD 24-000525 ************ DEBT $10,730.81
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 DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1203 MONTIER STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 18037, PAGE 452. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-8-20.
10DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) CYMORE BRONAUGH AND JOSHUA LAMOND ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000505 ************ DEBT $78,464.88
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 MCKEES ROCKS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 764 MARY STREET, MCKEES ROCKS, PENNSYLVANIA 15136. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17631, PAGE 310. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0043-J-00044-0000-00.
11DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) JEFF TODD, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF RONALD R. TODD, JOYCE LEMESH, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF RONALD R. TODD, AMY PERSINGER, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF RONALD R. TODD, DANIEL TODD, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF RONALD R. TODD, DANA LEWIS, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF RONALD R. TODD, ALAN TODD, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF RONALD R. TODD, DONNA L KOLODZIEK, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF RONALD R. TODD, JAMIE ROLAND, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF RONALD R. TODD, JOSHUA TODD, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF RONALD R. TODD, AND UNKNOWN SURVIVING HEIRS OF RONALD R. TODD CASE NO. GD-23-005904
$208,221.04
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHELSEA A. NIXON, ESQUIRE ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE,
Public Notice
DEBT $47,494.77 ********* 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, CITY OF MCKEESPORT-9th WARD: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1705 ABRAHAM STREET, MCKEESPORT, PENNSYLVANIA 15132. DEED BOOK VOLUME 8026, PAGE 76. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0381-H-00137-0000-00
14DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) Dontae M. Ellis CASE NO. MG-24-000203
DEBT $241,563.38 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire ********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales,
21DEC24
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 MCKEESPORT:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 427 EDEN PARK BOULEVARD, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK 10774, PAGE 472. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 464-S-070. 22DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) Edward Zombeck; Glenn Zombeck; Christine Zombeck; Maureen Zombeck; Colleen Black; Donald Zombeck, Known Heirs of the Estate of Barbara R. Deglmann and The Unknown Heirs, Executors and/or Administrators of the Estate of Barbara R. Deglmann, ******************** CASE NO. GD-24-006651 ************ DEBT: $18,988.12
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire **********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of McKees
Rocks: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY, SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING KNOWN AS 1214 ½ 3RD STREET, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136. DEED BOOK VOLUME 8264, PAGE 163, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 72-G-178.
23DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) John L. Clark, Jr., ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000062
DEBT: $24,625.05 *********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Grenen & Birsic, P.C.
One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650
SHORT DESCRIPTION: ********************
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 25th Ward:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A
ONE-STORY BRICK DWELLING KNOWN AS 1959 LETSCHE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15214. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11195, PAGE 546, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 46-P-270.
24DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) Joseph Szewczyk, a/k/a Joseph F. Szewczyk
CASE NO. MG-24-000534 ************ DEBT: $60,782.16 *********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire
**********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650 ********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Castle Shannon:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3518 ROSALIA AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15234. DBV 13249, PG 224, DEED WAS RE-RECORDED ON 8/23/2007 IN BOOK 13350, PG 224 & ON 9/12/2007 IN BOOK 13373, PG 66, TO CORRECT MARITAL STATUS. B/L #190-N-188.
25DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) Rebecca M. Kirkpatrick and Zachary M. Kirkpatrick ********************
CASE NO. MG-23-000789
DEBT: $110,296.42
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Bellevue:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A MULTl-FAMILY DWELLING KNOWN AS 430 DAWSON AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15656, PAGE 424, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 160-H-104.
BOY
32DEC24
26DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) Timothy Lee Sheridan and LuAnn Morrone Sheridan
CASE NO. MG-24-000571
DEBT: $103,673.61
*********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Grenen & Birsic, P.C. One Gateway Center, 9th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-7650 ********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: ********************
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Baldwin:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5232
COLEWOOD DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236. DBV 17257, PG 213, B/L #390-G-24.
27DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) John Boon-Kee Wong, Jr.
CASE NO. GD-22-013523
DEBT: $82,157.22 *********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Richard J. Thomas
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 6 Federal Plaza Central, #1300, Youngstown, Ohio 44503 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 330-744-1148 ********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 7th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A CONDOMINIUM UNIT DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5708 WALNUT STREET, UNIT L4, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15232. DEED BOOK 15713, PAGE 233. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0085-A-00222-0000-00.
28DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) MARY S. BEDNAR aka MARY SUSAN BEDNAR, FRANCES M. DUNN aka FRANCES MICHAEL DUNN
CASE NO. MG-23-000038
DEBT: $121,669.34
********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C.
**********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322
********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF SHALER:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BED G KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1484 WILSON STREET, GLENSHAW, PA 15116. DEED BOOK 12351, PAGE 409. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 355-H-256.
29DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) GOLD COAST REALTY VENTURES, LLC, CASE NO. AR-23-004170 ************ DEBT: $9,043.20 ********* 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 Robinson: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A MCKENZIE PLACE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1902 KENZIE DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15205. DEED BOOK 14964, PAGE 593. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0265-C-00300-0102-00.
DEFENDANT(S) Starr D. Morris CASE NO. MG-23-000066 DEBT: $54,390.12 *********
31DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) Edward
PA 15044. DEED BOOK VOLUME 13357, PAGE 252. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1504-R-70.
33DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) Martin Viale and Donna M. Viale ******************** CASE NO. MG-14-000704 ************ DEBT: $125,349.33
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215) 855-9521
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF WEST DEER: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 30 ASHLEY ROAD, GIBSONIA, PA 15044. DEED BOOK VOLUME 9801, PAGE 517. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1510-G203.
34DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) Belinda S. Faix, Ellen G. Faix and Thomas M. Faix
CASE NO. MG-24-000493
************ DEBT: $79,631.82
*********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire
********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215) 855-9521 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF PLUM:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 906 ALLEGHENY AVENUE, NEW KENSINGTON, PA 15068. DEED BOOK VOLUME 9233, PAGE 293. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 845-H-128.
35DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) Samantha Jolene Orwig a/k/a Samantha Jolene Fogle and Kirk Vincent Orwig Sr
******************** CASE NO. MG-23-000867
DEBT: $140,830.76
********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jacob L. Wertz, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 200 Eagle Road, Suite 120, Wayne PA 19087 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (484) 367-4191 ********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Leet Township, having erected thereon a single family dwelling being known and numbered as 186 Oak Street, Ambridge, PA 15003 Deed Book Volume 18897, Page 355, Block and Lot Number 815-A-228.
36DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) Jesse Caretti, Surviving Heir of Susan Pashel Caretti, Deceased, Joshua Caretti, Surviving Heir of Susan Pashel Caretti, Deceased and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Susan Pashel Caretti, Deceased
******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000358 ************
DEBT: $78,987.86
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521 SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 29TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
37DEC24
BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 458-E-046. 39DEC24 PLAINTIFF(S) EAST ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BOROUGH OF EAST MCKEESPORT VS. DEFENDANT(S) ORANGE INVESTORS, LLC CASE NO. GD-24-004172
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 724-978-0333 SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF EAST MCKEESPORT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 858 PUNTA GORDA AVENUE, EAST MCKEESPORT, PA 15035. DEED BOOK 17562, PAGE 78. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 547-C-295. 40DEC24
43DEC24
48DEC24
Road, Suite 514
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 30TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 242 REIFERT STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED BOOK VOLUME 5448, PAGE 397, BLOCK AND LOT 0033-K-000970000-00.
49DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) MELBA J. BYRD
CASE NO. MG-23-001138 ************ DEBT: $163,194.01 *********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jill M. Fein, Esquire/ Hill Wallack LLP **********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1000 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite 300, Yardley, PA 19067
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Monroeville
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A ONE STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 548 FIRETHORNE DRIVE MONROEVILLE, PA 15146 DEED BOOK VOLUME 4460, PAGE 185. BLOCK & LOT NO. 637-S-182
50DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) Natalie R. Moten, as believed Heir to the Estate of Irvin C. Moten; Natalie R. Moten, as believed Administrator to the Estate of Irvin C. Moten; Melvin N. Moten, Jr., as believed Heir to the Estate of Irvin C. Moten; Melvin N. Moten, Jr, as believed Administrator to the Estate of Irvin C. Moten; Nancy R. Moten, as believed Heir to the Estate of Irvin C. Moten; Nancy R. Moten, as believed Administrator to the Estate of Irvin C. Moten; Unknown Heirs, to the Estate of Irvin C. Moten; Unknown Administrators, to the Estate of Irvin C. Moten ********************
CASE NO. GD-24-005181
DEBT: $111,316.69
*********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal
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, City of Pittsburgh, Ward 7:
Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 612 Summerlea Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. Document Number 43950, Deed Book Volume 4481, Page 562. Block and Lot Number 0084-N00108-0000-00.
51DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) Roshonda Mitchell CASE NO. GD-24-007454
DEBT: $63,155.04 *********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal
53DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) Samuel Glover, Jr., Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Samuel E. Glover a/k/a Samuel E. Glover, Sr. a/k/a Samuel Elie Glover, Deceased
********************
CASE NO. MG-24-000550
************
DEBT: $39,286.14
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF VERONA:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING
KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 606 SOUTH AVENUE, VERONA, PA 15147. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19341, PAGE 192. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 364-M122.
54DEC24
DEFENDANT(S)
TIFFANY T. HUFF
CASE NO. MG-23-001123
************ DEBT: $107,452.36
********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE
**********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) PURCELL, KRUG AND HALLER 1719 NORTH FRONT STREET HARRISBURG, PA 17102 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
717-234-4178 ********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Coraopolis:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1430 RIDGE AVENUE, CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15190, PAGE 361. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 342-P-268.
55DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) Cornell Titus, Jr., As Administrator of The Estate of Sandra M. Floyd a/k/a Sandra M. Floyd-Seay, Deceased ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000519
DEBT: $79,276.16
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 11TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5498 BLACK STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206. DEED BOOK VOLUME 9050, PAGE 628. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 83-E-76.
56DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills VS DEFENDANT(S) Calvin W. Olivis
******************** CASE NO. GD 23-012027
************ DEBT: $14,241.10
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire
**********************
58DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough VS DEFENDANT(S) DAVID BROOM CASE NO. GD 24-005898
************ DEBT: $10,414.95
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 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1161 SOUTH AVE., PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 17224, PAGE 138. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 233-F-147.
60DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough VS DEFENDANT(S) THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF WILLIAM B. HAMIEL, DECEASED ******************** CASE NO. GD 23-014288
DEBT: $12,398.56
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 SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1433 FOLIAGE ST., PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 4630, PAGE 409. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-J-204.
61DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S) Riverview School District VS DEFENDANT(S) EIGHTY-SEVEN PROPERTIES LLC CASE NO. GD 23-006041
DEBT: $20,089.86 ********* 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 THREE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 808 VALLEY ST., OAKMONT, PA 15139. DEED BOOK 17569, PAGE 422. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 363-S-259.
62DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S) South Allegheny School District VS DEFENDANT(S) James Riggs and Melissa J. Riggs CASE NO.GD 24-004780
DEBT: $10,749.39
*********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire
**********************
64DEC24 PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills VS DEFENDANT(S) DEBORAH SCIALABBA ******************** CASE NO.GD 24-003556 DEBT: $34,405.83
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire
OF ATTORNEY(S)
DEFENDANT(S)
65DEC24
THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 132 PEPPERGRASS ROAD, BADEN, PA 15005. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12777, PAGE 395, BLOCK AND LOT 1821-B00005-0000-00.
46DEC24
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, Municipality of Monroeville:
Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 435 Valley View Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146. Document Number 214107, Deed Book Volume 11221, Page 637. Block and Lot Number 0742-K-00203-0000-00.
52DEC24
DEFENDANT(S) Chester S. Kwasniewski, Administrator and known heir of Chester E. Kwasniewski, deceased last mortgagor Robert C. Kwasniewski, known heir of Chester E. Kwasniewski, deceased last mortgagor Lisa M. Kwasniewski, known heir of Chester E. Kwasniewski, deceased last mortgagor Kimberly Lynn Kwasniewski, known heir of Chester E. Kwasniewski, deceased last mortgagor
CASE NO. GD-23-001287
DEBT: $105,374.26 *********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
EMMANUEL J. ARGENTIERI **********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 52 NEWTON AVENUE, P.O. BOX 456, WOODBURY, NJ 08096 *****·********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 384-1515 ********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Heidelberg
PARCEL 1: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 683 Grant Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106 a/k/a 683 Grant Street, Carnegie, PA 15106. Deed Book Volume 4078, Page 209. Block and Lot Number 101-A-85. PARCEL2: Being vacant land being known and numbered as 683 Grant Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106 a/k/a 683 Grant Street, Carnegie, PA 15106. Deed Book Volume 4078, Page 209. Block and Lot Number 101-A-87.
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, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 8124 ABER ROAD, VERONA, PA 15147. DEED BOOK 17547, PAGE 327. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 295-8280.
57DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills VS DEFENDANT(S)
Carlos J. Scott
******************** CASE NO. GD 24-001709
************ DEBT: $26,598.20
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, Municipality of Penn Hills: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 117 SPRING GROVE ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 16511, PAGE 253. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 448-R-177.
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 Liberty: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 811 LAUCK AVENUE, MCKEESPORT, PA 15133. DEED BOOK 13363, PAGE 526. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 465-R-25.
63DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough VS DEFENDANT(S) PIA M. COLUCCI, EXECUTRIX FOR THE ESTATE OF LAWRENCE KONTER, DECEASED AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
CASE NO.GD 22-004631
DEBT: $34,735.97 ********* 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
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2405 FOREST DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 16306, PAGE 490. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 297-L-286.
P.
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 AN OLD ORCHARD COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 309 REDROME CIRCLE WEST, BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017. DEED BOOK 17698, PAGE 146. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0398-L-00030-000000. 70DEC24 DEFENDANT(S) SARVER REALTY ANDRE PLAZA, LLC, SARVER REALTY MCKNIGHT PLAZA, LLC, SARVER REALTY REGENT
$2,370,644.21 NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) JOSEPH A. FIDLER, ESQUIRE
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 4091 MT. ROYAL BOULEVARD, ALLISON PARK, PA 15101
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-487-8173 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION:
TOWNSHIP OF ROSS HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COM-
75DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S) Frederick J. Karadeema ******************** CASE NO.GD 23-013828 ************ DEBT: $2,458.04
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 *****·********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Fawn:
Having erected thereon a one story frame house being known as 3545 Bull Creek Road, Tarentum, PA 15084. Deed Book Volume ‘14485, Page 484. Block & Lot No. 1676-K-390.
76DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S) Wilson Land ******************** CASE NO.GD 22-008731 DEBT: $2,738.67
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
DESCRIPTION:
77DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S) Sean P. McGrady
OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ********************************
84DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS.
DEFENDANT(S) Mary Kitchener
CASE NO.GD 17-015539
DEBT: $1,523.17
*********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
**********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Plum:
Having erected thereon a one story brick house being known as 417 Allegheny Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Deed Book Volume 11002, Page 242. Block & Lot No. 738-B-276.
85DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S) Matthew A. Mediate
******************** CASE NO.GD 23-010563
DEBT: $3,122.18
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
********************
90DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Frank J. Ruzich, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns ********************
CASE NO.: GD 17-009474 ************
DEBT: $3,838.03
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of ClairtonWard 1:
Having erected thereon a two story brick house being known as 203 Elm Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Deed Book Volume 10172, Page 399. Block & Lot No. 657-P287.
91DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): Woodland Hills School District VS.
DEFENDANT(S): Harry W. Leeper & Barbara A. Leeper
CASE NO.: GD 03-025103
************ DEBT: $6,685.85
*********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
**********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
95DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): Lois A. Woods ******************** CASE NO.: MG-23-000943
DEBT: $73,158.79
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) J. Michael McCague, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 408 Cedar Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 *****·********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-803-3690
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of McKees Rocks:
PARCEL1 HAVING
house being known as 305 Owens Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15133. Deed Book Volume 15558, Page 274. Block & Lot No. 556-D-197.
73DEC24
County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S) Chad W. Miller & Thomas W. Miller ******************** CASE NO.GD 22-012588 DEBT: $2,846.41
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Liberty: Having erected thereon a one story brick house being
County of Allegheny
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Etna:
Having erected thereon a two story brick house known as 7 Elm Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15223. Deed Book Volume 14587, Page 406. Block & Lot No. 167-E-62.
78DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S) Veronica Trojanovich ******************** CASE NO.GD22-011815 ************ DEBT: $2,715.33
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
********************
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Fawn:
Having erected thereon a one and one half story frame house being known as 6452 Bull Creek Road, Tarentum, PA 15084. Deed Book Volume 17899, Page 318. Block & Lot No. 1842-E-194.
80DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S) Frank Alford ******************** CASE NO.GD 23-006625 ************ DEBT: $3,556.16
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire **********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Jefferson Hills:
Having erected thereon a one and one half story frame house being known as 3036 Scotia Hollow Road, West Elizabeth, PA 15088. Deed Book Volume 17543, Page 309. Block & Lot No. 1134-G-92.
83DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S) Alexander J. Frisenda, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Millvale: Having erected thereon a two family, two story frame house known as 813 North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15209. Deed Book Volume 11468, Page 498. Block & Lot No. 118-G-40. 74DEC24
CASE NO.GD 22-013178
DEBT: $2,498.10 *********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
**********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Oakmont:
Having erected thereon a two story frame house being known as 627 Valley Street, Oakmont, PA 15139. Deed Book Volume 11222, Page 590. Block & Lot No. 363-Rll 7.
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of North Versailles:
Having erected thereon a two story frame house being known as 1207 Walnut Avenue, North Versailles, PA 15137. Deed Book Volume 10636, Page 511. Block & Lot No. 547-S-308.
86DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S) Curtis Greenwalt & Jay Greenwalt, Co-Administrators of the Estate of Jeffrey A. Greenwalt
CASE NO.GD 17-014538
************
DEBT: $4,090.69
*********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
**********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Heidelberg:
Having erected thereon a two story frame house being known as 1651 Ellsworth Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106. Deed Book Volume 7675, Page 648. Block & Lot No. 101-C-292.
87DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Dormont VS. DEFENDANT(S) Jamie Lynn Khalil
CASE NO.GD 23-012488
DEBT: $5,133.34
*********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
**********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Dormont:
Having erected thereon a two story commercial building being known as 2885 West Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. Deed Book Volume 19284, Page 130. Block & Lot No. 63-S-128.
88DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Joan K. Hockabout
********************
CASE NO.: GD 20-001028 ************ DEBT: $3,146.75
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION:
******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Crafton: Having erected thereon a one story brick house being known as 242 Ewing Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Deed Book Volume 16057, Page 244. Block & Lot No. 68-J-35.
89DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Todd Brandl
******************** CASE NO.: GD 24-001685
DEBT: $4,529.92
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: ******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Kennedy: Having erected thereon a one story stone house being known as 500 Herbst Manor Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108. Deed Book Volume 18317, Page 164. Block & Lot No. 210-R-147.
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Chalfant: Being thereon vacant residential land known as Greenfield Avenue, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112. Deed Book Volume 9720, Page 603. Block & Lot No. 374-G-206.
92DEC24
PETITIONER(S): Woodland Hills School District VS.
DEFENDANT(S): Carl Chambers, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns ******************** CASE NO.: GD 23-012292 ************ DEBT: $17,363.08
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire **********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of North Braddock: Being thereon vacant residential land known as Penn Street, Braddock, PA 15104. Deed Book Volume 5670, Page 823. Block & Lot No. 301-J-337.
93DEC24
PETITIONER(S): Woodland Hills School District VS. DEFENDANT(S): Jamar Satterwhite ******************** CASE NO.: GD 23-012288 ************ DEBT: $8,831.77
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire ********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
******************** In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of North Braddock: Having erected thereon a two story brick house known as 712 1/2 Penn Street, Braddock, PA 15104. Deed Book Volume 19249, Page 456. Block & Lot No. 301-J335.
94DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): 522 Freeland St PA LLC CASE NO.: MG-23-000759 ************ DEBT: $142,080.62
*********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Dana Marks, ********************** 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 18th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 522 FREE LAND STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18903, PAGE 64. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0014-E-000510000-00.
97DEC24
98DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): Jordan W. Tsvetkoff ******************** CASE NO.: MG-24-000236
DEBT: $80,384.77
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal
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, Shaler Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 906 Tidal Terrace Drive, Allison Park, PA 15101. Document Number 2011-23694, Deed Book Volume 14696, Page 242. Block and Lot Number 0434-D-00272-0000-00.
99DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S) BOROUGH
102DEC24
$91,732.00
103DEC24 DEFENDANT(S): Estate of Andrea J. Good, last record owner/mortgagor, David R. Good, Administrator of the Estate of Andrea J. Good and in his individual capacity as heir to Andrea J. Good, Shannon
DESCRIPTION:
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West
Having erected thereon a one (1) story
house being known and numbered as 172 Lakewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. Deed Book Volume 12358, Page 133. Block and Lot Number 279-D-l 08. 104DEC24 DEFENDANT(S): Ryan Lucido and Erin E. Lucido ******************** CASE NO.: MG-22-000715 ************
$294,061.96
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454 *****·********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF BETHEL PARK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 442 LIMESTONE DRIVE, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102. DEED BOOK VOLUME 1250, PAGE 500. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 774-E-20.
105DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): FRANCIS MICHAEL DUNN AND MARY
SUSAN BEDNAR ******************** CASE NO.: MG-22-000999
DEBT: $16,162.70 *********
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, TOWNSHIP OF SHALER: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1484 WILSON STREET, GLENSHAW, PENNSYLVANIA 15116. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12351, PAGE 409. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0355-H-00256-0000-00.
106DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): Edward Narr a/k/a Edward H. Narr, Individually and as Heir of Judith A. Huffman-Narr, Deceased and John Huffman, solely in his capacity as heir of Judith A. Huffman-Narr, deceased and Joseph Huffman Jr., solely in his capacity as heir of Judith A. Huffman Narr, deceased and Kevin Narr, solely in his capacity as heir of Judith A. Huffman-Narr, deceased and The Unknown Heirs of Judith A. Huffman Narr, deceased ********************
CASE NO.: MG-23-000851 ************
DEBT: $86,254.08
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 Verona:
Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 702 Herron Avenue, Verona, PA 15147. Deed Book Volume 11664, Page 318. Block and Lot Number 364-L-274.
107DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): Mary A. Johnson a/k/a Mary Alice Johnson
CASE NO.: GD-24-002563
DEBT: $26,183.61 *********
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 Township of South Park:
Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 3127 Southern Drive, South Park, PA 15129. Deed Book Volume 6562, Page 416. Block and Lot Number 1008-J-212.
108DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): David W. Turner
CASE NO.: MG-22-000390
DEBT: $37,169.98
*********
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 O’Hara Township:
Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 605 Ravencrest Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Deed Book Volume 13300, Page 143. Block and Lot Number 286-H-106.
109DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): Richard McCague and Penny S. McCague
CASE NO.: MG-21-000012
DEBT: $258,933.82
*********
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 11th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh:
Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 5500 Beverly Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. Deed Book Volume 11397, Page 159, Block and Lot Number 082-K-253.
110DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): AARON A. REGINELLI
CASE NO.: AR-23-002310
************
DEBT: $5,606.47 *********
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, Municipality of Bethel Park:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A KING’S
SCHOOL VILLAGE HOMEOWNER ASSO-
CIATION DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 118 OLD VILLAGE LANE, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102. DEED BOOK 15043, PAGE 240. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0773-F-00218-0000-00
111DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): ASHLEY ATKINS, BRYAN STACY
CASE NO.: GD-24-00650
DEBT: $86,567.91 *********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C
**********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322
********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOR-
OUGH OF WHITAKER:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 235 GRANT AVENUE EXT, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120. DEED BOOK 17510, PAGE 372. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 180-L-235.
112DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): Shane Sweeney
******************** CASE NO.: MG-24-000442
************
DEBT: $138,849.01
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC
**********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
1310Industria1Boulevard, I51Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
********************
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Coraopolis: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1024 BUCKINGHAM PLACE, CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18158, PAGE 350. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 341-G-337
113DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): Mary Patrice Rowe, Jaison Bottoms
********************
CASE NO.: MG-24-000381
DEBT: $107,691.25
*********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1310 Industria1Boulevard, I51Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966
*****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690 ********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 554 SAINT CLAIR DRIVE, VERONA, PA 15147. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16152, PAGE 161. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 535-B-20.
114DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): KWAN L NELSON; JENNIFER NELSON
********************
CASE NO.: MG-24-000438
DEBT: $ 32,968.90
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, MUNICIPALITY OF MONROEVILLE Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1253 CATALINA DR, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146. Deed Book 10823, Page 367. Block and Lot Number 0858-M-000130000-00
115DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): DAVID B TORREY
CASE NO.: MG-24-000419
************ DEBT: $ 95,918.40
********* 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 ******************************** 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 328 LABELLE ST, PITTSBURGH, PA 15211. Deed Book Volume 10711, Page 574. Block and Lot Number 0005-D-000870000-00
116DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): TIMOTHY NUCKELS; SADIE YANOVICH
CASE NO.: MG-23-001008 ************ DEBT: $98,192.51 ********* 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 ********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 129 WINDSOR DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 17276, Page 226. Block and Lot Number 0451-D-002670000-00
117DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): NIKKI ROSE CASE NO.: MG-23-001094
DEBT: $123,553.20
*********
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
********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
********************
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN PARCEL 1: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1835 HOMESTEAD DUQUESNE RD, WEST MIFFLIN, PA 15122 DEED BOOK VOLUME 18915, PAGE 152, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0305-N00152-0000-00. PARCEL 2: VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS OHIO AVENUE, WEST MIFFLIN, PA 15122 DEED BOOK VOLUME 18915, PAGE 152, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0305-N-001150000- 00.
118DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny
******************** vs. DEFENDANT(S): Ian Versaw
CASE NO.: GD 23-001576
************ DEBT: $3,084.49
*********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
**********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 *****·********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Oakmont:
Having erected thereon a two story masonry frame house being known as 604 College Avenue, Oakmont, PA 15139. Deed Book Volume 14267, Page 193. Block & Lot No. 363-R-166.
119DEC24
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny ******************** vs. DEFENDANT(S): Donna M. Leeson
CASE NO.: GD 23-000332 ************
DEBT: $3,904.34
*********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
**********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Kennedy:
Having erected thereon a two story frame house being known as 250 Hickory Street, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Deed Book Volume 18049, Page 478. Block & Lot No. 109-D-104.
120DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): Barry W. Blaney
******************** CASE NO.: MG-23-000473
DEBT: $89,901.36
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 WHITEHALL, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY AND COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 556 GLOWOOD DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11133, PAGE 297. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0189-C-13.
121DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): Dale P. Pinto, Jr. and Sonja L. Pinto ******************** CASE NO.: MG-21-000270 ************ DEBT: $42,187.36
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stern & Eisenberg, PC ********************** ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976
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, TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ST. CLAIR: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 315-327 OLD LESNETT ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15241 AKA 315 OLD LESNETT ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15241. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15397, PAGE 41. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0322-S-00104-0000-00.
123DEC24
DEFENDANT(S): Dean Pope, in his capacity as Heir of the Estate of Christine Porter, Deceased, Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and all Persons, Firms, or Associations claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Christine Porter, deceased ******************** CASE NO.: MG-22-000035 DEBT: 120,972.31 NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jill
N. Lewis, Denise A. Craig CASE NO. MG-23-001168 DEBT: $72,707.07
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP Samantha Gable, Esq.
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle
FORMERLY BOROUGH OF OVERBROOK:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 314 PARKLYN STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15234. DEED BOOK VOLUME 9086, PAGE 650, BLOCK AND LOT 0139-D-002000000-00.
128DEC24
DEFENDANTS: Thomas S. Efthimiades, Jr., Cynthia M. Efthimiades, United States of America ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000254
DEBT: $136,263.79
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 *****·********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: ********************
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF BRIDGEVILLE:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1335 MAIN STREET, BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15664, PAGE 518, BLOCK AND LOT 0254-E00142-0000-00.
129DEC24
DEFENDANTS: Daniel C. Marston, known
Heir of Ruth F. Marston, deceased, Michael J. Marston, known Heir of Ruth F. Marston, deceased, Charles E. Marston, known Heir of Ruth F. Marston, deceased, Mark W. Marston, known Heir of Ruth F. Marston, deceased, James D. Marston, known Heir of Ruth F. Marston, deceased, Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Ruth F. Marston, deceased
CASE NO. MG-23-000946
DEBT: $66,491.92 *********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP Samantha Gable, Esq.
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087
NUMBER: (610) 278-6800
DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF PITCAIRN: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 927 BRINTON AVENUE, PITCAIRN, PA 15140. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15522, PAGE 389, BLOCK AND LOT 0746-L00375-0000-00.
130DEC24
DEFENDANTS:Nancy L. Dugan ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000502 ************ DEBT: $54,060.12
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP Samantha Gable, Esq. **********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 27TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1166 LAPISH ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212. DEED BOOK VOLUME 967, PAGE 545, BLOCK AND LOT 0114-D-001320000-00.
131DEC24
DEFENDANTS:
Rebecca A. Rupp a/k/a Rebecca Auld, Administratrix of the Estate of Dyann Carroll CASE NO. GD-20-011116
************ DEBT: $67,188.37 *********
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP Samantha Gable, Esq.
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ********************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF SHALER:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 939 MIDDLE ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15223. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12579, PAGE 44, BLOCK AND LOT 0285-J-000380000-00.
132DEC24
DEFENDANTS: Mamata Mohanty and Subhendra Mattagajasingh ********************
CASE NO. MG-21-000145 ************
DEBT: $239,364.95
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP Samantha Gable, Esq. **********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF MARSHALL:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 848 HILLCREST CIRCLE, WEXFORD, PA 15090. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12734, PAGE 318, BLOCK AND LOT 1497-M00049-0000-00.
133DEC24
DEFENDANT: Anthony I. Bentley, Jr. ********************
CASE NO. GD-20-010310 ************ DEBT: $34,859.67
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP Samantha Gable, Esq.
**********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 5TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3309 IOWA STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12614, PAGE 159, BLOCK AND LOT 0027-C00024-0000-00.
134DEC24
DEFENDANTS: Darren Mascilli, Donna Mascilli
******************** CASE NO. MG-09-001431 ************ DEBT: $81,733.59
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP Samantha Gable, Esq. **********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800 ******************************** SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 9TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4008 MINTWOOD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15224. DEED BOOK VOLUME 10153, PAGE 367, BLOCK AND LOT 0049-R00124-0000-00.
135DEC24
DEFENDANTS: Rodney R. Kellar CASE NO. GD-23-010619 ************ DEBT: $99,708.39 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Benjamin Hoen, Esquire **********************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 965 Keynote Circle, Cleveland, OH 441311829 *****·*********************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 216-739-5100
SHORT DESCRIPTION: ALL THE RIGHT, TITLE, INTEREST AND CLAIM OF RODNEY R. KELLAR OF, IN AND TO THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY:
SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HAMPTON, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4095 CIRCLE DRIVE, ALLISON PARK, PA 15101. DESCRIBED AT DEED BOOK 15144, PAGE 332, INSTRUMENT NO. 2013-2558, PARCEL NUMBER 718-E-271 OTHER PROPERTY EXCHANGE – NON-REAL
CITATION FOR FREEDOM FROM PARENTAL CUSTODY AND CONTROL
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO 325 SOUTH MELROSE DRIVE, VISTA, CA 92081
JUDGE KELLY MOK, DEPT. N-24
CASE NUMBER 24AD000587N
IN THE MATTER OF Bailey Alexis Plivelic
DATE OF BIRTH 10/1/2016 A MINOR
RESPONDENT(S) Blair Anthony Plivelic
To Blair Anthony Plivelic You are ordered to appear in the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Diego, in Department N-24 at the court location indicated above on December 05, 2024, at 8:30 AM, to show cause, why (names) Bailey Alexis Plivelic should not be declared free from parental custody and control for the purpose of placement for adoption as requested in the petition. This hearing will be conducted by video or telephone through the NORTH COUNTY DIVISION 325 S. Melrose Drive VISTA, CA 92081.
IMPORTANT: BLAIR ANTHONY PLIVELIC, please call the court promptly for instructions on how to attend this hearing. (760) 201-8720 Monday –Friday 8:30am-11:30 PST. At the hearing, the judge will read the petition and, if requested, will explain the effect of the granting of the petition, any term or allegation contained therein and the nature of the proceeding, its procedures and possible consequences, and may continue the matter for not more than 30 days for the appointment of counsel or to give counsel time to prepare. The court may appoint counsel to represent the minor whether or not the minor is able to afford counsel. If any parent appears and is unable to afford counsel, the court shall appoint counsel to represent each parent who appears unless such representation is knowingly and intelligently waived. Someone over the age of 18 – not the petitioner –must serve the other party with all the forms and complete a proof of service form, such as Proof of Service of Citation (Adoptions) (SDSC Form #JUV-300), telling when and how the other party was served and file that with the court. If you wish to seek the advice of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your pleading, if any, may be filed on time. Date: 10/2/2024. Kelly C. Mok, Judge of the Superior Court. FILED Clerk of the Superior Court OCT 02, 2024, By: TR, Deputy.
TOWNSHIP OF WILKINS PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT PROPOSED ORDINANCE NUMBER 1130
The Wilkins Township Board of Commissioners will consider adoption of the following ordinance at a public meeting to be held on the 9th day of December, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Municipal Building, 110 Peffer Road, Turtle Creek, PA 15145. The complete text of the ordinance is on file and may be inspected at the Office of the Township Secretary at the aforesaid Municipal Building during normal business hours. The title and summary of the ordinance is as follows:
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #1130 TITLE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WILKINS, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, APPROPRIATING OUT OF REVENUES AVAILABLE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 SPECIFIC SUMS REQUIRED AS SHOWN BY THE BUDGET AND FIXING THE REAL ESTATE TAX LEVY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025.
SUMMARY
The Ordinance appropriates specific sums required for the 2025 Budget, fixes the real estate tax levy for the 2025 fiscal year and provides for discount and penalty on taxes paid and unpaid. The Real Estate Tax levy for 2025 is set at 7.174 mills. The total General Fund Budget is set at $7,375,000.
TOWNSHIP OF WILKINS PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT PROPOSED ORDINANCE NUMBER 1129
The Wilkins Township Board of Commissioners will consider adoption of the following Ordinance at a public meeting to be held on the 25th day of November 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Building, 110 Peffer Road, Wilkins Township, Pennsylvania. The complete text of the Ordinance is on file and may be inspected in the Office of the Township Secretary at the aforesaid Municipal Building during normal business hours. The title and a summary of the ordinance is as follows.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #1129 TITLE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WILKINS, ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING THE WILKINS TOWNSHIP CODIFIED BOOK OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 450 ARTICLE III –DISTRICT REGULATIONS, TO ADD SECTION 450-13.1 PROVIDING REGULATIONS FOR MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS IN R-3 AND R-4 ZONING DISTRICTS; AND AMENDING ARTICLE VI, CONDITIONAL USES, SECTION 450-50, CRITERIA FOR APPROVAL TO DELETE PARAGRAPH J.
SUMMARY
The Ordinance amends the Zoning ordinance to provide specific zoning regulations for multi-family dwelling in R-3 and R-4 Zoning Districts.
ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings
THE WILKINS TOWNSHIP BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PUBLIC MEETING
The Wilkins Township Board of Commissioners shall hold a public meeting on Monday, November 25, 2024 at the Municipal Building, 110 Peffer Road, Turtle Creek, PA 15145 beginning at 6:45 PM. The purpose of the meeting is to receive public comments on Proposed Ordinance Number 1129, which amends the Zoning Ordinance to provide regulations for multi-family units in R-3 and R-4 Zoning Districts. All interested persons are welcome to attend and speak publicly. Virtual access to the public meeting is available. Please visit www.wilkinstownship.com for additional details.
PUBLIC NOTICE
This notice will serve as an official announcement of the RESCHEDULED MEETING of the Board of Trustees of the CITY OF PITTSBURGH COMPREHENSIVE MUNICIPAL PENSION TRUST FUND BOARD to be in person in the Mayor’s Conference Room on the Fifth Floor, City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. On Friday, December 20, 2024 -1 P.M. This meeting is open to the public to attend.
City of Pittsburgh Department of Finance 412-255-898
Petition to Determine Title to 7226 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15206, formerly owned by MARGARET A. JOHNSTON, deceased, filed August 30, 2024 by Daniel J. Johnston, No. 5636 of 2024. Peter B. Lewis, Neighborhood Legal Services, 928 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Counsel.
Estate of JUDITH THOMPSON KRAKOWER A/K/A JUDITH T. KRAKOWER, Deceased of the Whitehall Borough, Pennsylvania, No.: 02-24-06740, Edward K. Thompson, Executor or to Robert S. Bootay, Atty, 6 Clairton Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Estate of JANET W. ONDOS, Deceased of Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, No. 02-24-01121, Eric J. Ondos, Administrator, 141 Buckthorn Drive, Baden, PA 15005 or to ROBIN L.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Meetings
THE WILKINS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING
The Wilkins Township Zoning Hearing Board shall hold a public hearing on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., at the Municipal Building, 110 Peffer Road, Wilkins Township, PA 15145. At that time, the Board shall hear an application for variance made by SUDAMA Corporation (‘the applicant’), with offices at 1139 Shawnee Ridge Drive, Cheswick, PA 15024. The applicant seeks a variance on property that is located at 638 Brown Avenue, Turtle Creek, PA 15145; Allegheny County Tax Map Lot and Block Number 372-S-180, situated in a C-1 Commercial Zoning District. If granted, the variance would permit a digital price sign with non-animated, static green digits. The Township Zoning Code §450-40(E) states that an electronic message center shall have a black background/face with amber tone changeable copy. This code provision can be viewed at the following link:https://ecode360.com /32356178#32356178. Interested parties may choose to attend the meeting in person, or virtually via Zoom, at the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us /j/87833068927
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT PORT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY D/B/A PITTSBURGH REGIONAL TRANSIT
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 24-06
Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) is requesting proposals for the performance of the following service (“Contract Services”):
GENERAL PLANNING SERVICES
The work under the proposed Agreement(s) will be in the following categories: 1) Station Area Planning; 2) Transit-Oriented Development; 3) Equity Support; 4) Sustainability Support; 5) Public Art Implementation and Conservation; and 6) Service and Infrastructure Planning
While it is currently the PRT’s intention to enter into agreements with a pool of up to three (3) or more firms for each category, this number may be adjusted up or down, at PRT’s sole discretion, based upon the number of proposals received and PRT’s evaluation of same in relation to its General Planning Services needs in each of the categories.
The required services will be issued on a work order basis as they are approved to proceed by PRT.
The Agreement will be for a 3-year period with the option to extend the term of the Agreement up to 2 additional years at the sole discretion of PRT.
A copy of the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be available on or after November 13, 2024, and can be obtained by registering at the PRT’s ebusiness website: http://ebusiness.ridePRT.org and following the directions listed on the website. Please note that Proposers must register under the ebusiness categories of ENGPLAN, ENGGAE and ENGENV for this RFP. Proposers may also register in other categories for any future RFPs issued by PRT.
If you have specific questions regarding this RFP, please contact Deb Norkevicus at (412) 566-5514 or via email DNorkevicus@ridePRT.org.
An Information Meeting for interested parties will be held at 9:30 a.m., prevailing time, December 5, 2024 via Microsoft Teams video conference and/or conference call to answer any questions regarding this RFP.
To join by Microsoft Team video conference:
·https://bit.ly/GeneralPlanningSvc
To join by Microsoft Teams call-in number:
· +1 412-927-0245,,921584631# United State, Pittsburgh (Toll)
· Conference ID: 921 584 631#
Electronic proposals must be both received, and time stamped through the Procurement Department through PRT’s Ebusiness website at or before 2:00 p.m., prevailing time, December 20, 2024, at http://ebusiness.ridePRT.org.
Proposals received or time stamped the Procurement Department through PRT’s Ebusiness website after the advertised time for the submission of proposals shall be non-responsive and therefore ineligible for award. Each Proposer shall be solely responsible for assuring that its proposal is timely received and time stamped in accordance with the requirements herein. Please note that a sealed Summary of Costs should NOT be submitted with the Proposal, but will be submitted at a later date as requested by PRT.
This Contract Services may be funded, in part, by, and subject to, certain requirements of the County of Allegheny and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The proposal process and the performance of the requested services will be in accordance with guidelines and regulations of the FTA “Third Party Contracting Guidelines”, FTA Circular 4220.1F, as amended, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit, in compliance with 49 C.F.R., Part 26, as amended, implements positive affirmative action procedures to ensure that all Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed, in whole or in part, with federal funds, if any, provided under or for the proposed Agreement. In this regard, all recipients or contractors shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with 49 C.F.R., Part 26, to ensure that DBEs have the maximum opportunity to compete for, and perform contracts and subcontracts for, the Contract Services.
Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit, in compliance with 74 Pa.C.S. § 303, as may be amended, also requires that certified Diverse Businesses, (“DBs”) have the maximum opportunity to compete for, and perform contracts and subcontract for, the Contract Services. In this regard, all Proposers, and the Contractor, shall make good faith efforts, in accordance with 74 Pa.C.S. § 303, to ensure that DBs have the maximum opportunity to compete for, and perform contracts and subcontracts for, the Contract Services. Further, proposers and the Contractor shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, disability, national origin, sex, sexual origin, gender identity or status as a parent in the award and performance of contracts or subcontracts for these Contract Services
Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit reserves the right to reject any or all proposals.
PORT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY D.B.A. PRT
Electronic Proposals will be received online at PRT’s Ebusiness website (http://ebusiness.portauthority.org).
Proposals/bid submittals will be due 11:00 AM on November 21, 2024, and will be read at 11:15 AM., the same day, through your web browser via Microsoft Teams video conferencing, for the following:
Electronic Proposal - Ebusiness website (http://ebusiness.portauthority.org)
Bid Number Bid Name
1 B24-10-92 Gemini Passenger Plastic Seat Inserts
To join the bid opening through Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device Meeting ID: 289 659 876 090
Passcode: dq27Ds
Or call in (audio only)
412-927-0245
Phone Conference ID: 307 533 07#
No bidder may withdraw a submitted Proposal for a period of 75 days after the scheduled time for opening of the sealed bids.
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on each of the above items at 10:00 AM on November 06, 2024, through your web browser via Microsoft Teams video conferencing.
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Meeting ID: 292 503 848 784
Passcode: 9bVaAH
Or call in (audio only)
412-927-0245
Phone Conference ID: 264 589 048#
Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged.
Questions regarding any of the above bids will not be entertained by the PRT within five (5) business days of the scheduled bid opening. These contracts may be subject to a financial assistance contract between Port Authority of Allegheny County d.b.a. PRT and the United States Department of Transportation. The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Contractor is responsible for expenses related to acquiring a performance bond and insurance where applicable. All items are to be FOB delivered unless otherwise specified. Costs for delivery, bond, and insurance shall be included in bidder’s proposal pricing.
Port Authority of Allegheny County d.b.a. PRT hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprise will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The Board of PRT reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
PORT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY ADVERTISEMENT
Separate sealed Bids for the Work as listed hereinafter will be received at the Purchasing and Materials Management Department of Port Authority of Allegheny County (Authority) Heinz 57 Center, 345 Sixth Avenue, Third Floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15222-2527 until 1:30 p.m. on December 13, 2024 and will be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter at the same address.
Each Bidder shall be solely responsible for assuring that its Bid is both received and time stamped by a representative of the Purchasing and Materials Management Department at or before the advertised time for submission of Bids. Bidders submitting bids via FedEx, UPS, USPS or other carrier must immediately provide tracking information to the assigned contract specialist via e-mail. Upon delivery, bidder will notify the assigned contract specialist with an e-mailed receipt. Bids received or time stamped in the Purchasing and Materials Management Department after the advertised time for the submission of Bids shall be non-responsive and therefore ineligible for Award.
ROSS PARK AND RIDE EXPANSION
GENERAL CONTRACT NO. PNR-24-06 G
PLUMBING CONTRACT NO. PNR-24-06 P HEATING AND VENTILATION CONTRACT NO. PNR-24-06 H
ELECTRICAL CONTRACT NO. PNR-24-06 E
The Work of this Project includes, but is not limited to, the furnishing of all supervision, labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals for site work including but not limited to parking structure, amenities and architectural finishes, retaining walls, concrete and bituminous pavement and sidewalks, stormwater management facilities, drainage systems, sanitary system, landscaping, pavement marking and signing, traffic signal modifications, mechanical systems, and site lighting and electrical work.
A copy of the bid documents will be available on or after November 11, 2024 and can be obtained by accessing or creating your eBusiness account at PRT’s eBusiness website: http://ebusiness.ridePRT.org. Guides are provided for accessing, updating, or creating an eBusiness account. Please be sure to register for any/all construction categories relevant to your firm. This Project is subject to financial assistance contracts between Authority and County of Allegheny, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) of the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Authority, in compliance with 49 C.F.R., Part 26, as amended, 74 Pa. C.S. § 303, as may be amended, implements positive affirmative action procedures to ensure that all Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“DBEs”) and certified Diverse Businesses (“DBs”) have the maximum opportunity to participate in the performance of contracts and subcontracts financed, in whole or in part, with federal and state funds provided for this Project. In this regard, all Bidders shall take all necessary and reasonable steps, and make good faith efforts, in accordance with 49 C.F.R., Part 26, to ensure that DBE’s, and in accordance with 74 Pa. C.S. § 300, to insure that DBs, have the maximum opportunity to compete for and perform contracts. Bidders shall also not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, disability, national origin, sexual origin, gender identity or status as a parent in the award and performance of DOT-assisted contracts. It is a condition of this Contract that all Bidders shall follow the DBE and DB required procedures as set forth in the Bid Documents. If aid is required to identify DBEs and DBs to participate on this project, Bidders are to contact Authority’s DBE/DB Office at (412) 566-5257 or email DBEProgram@rideprt.org.
The Bidder ’s attention is directed to the following contacts for Bidder’s questions: Procedural Questions Regarding Bidding: Cynthia Denner - Authority (412) 566-5117 email: cdenner@riderprt.org
All other questions relating to the Bid Documents must be submitted by mail or e-mail to:
Port Authority of Allegheny County Procurement Office – Construction Division 345 Sixth Avenue, Third Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527
Attn: Cindy Denner (412) 566-5117 email: cdenner@rideprt.org
In addition, the Bidder’s attention is directed to the following schedule of activities for preparation of its Bid:
9:00 AM
November 22, 2024
No Site Tour
1:30 p.m.
December 13, 2024
2:00 p.m.
December 13, 2024
Pre-Bid Conference
Will be conducted via Microsoft
Teams Meeting Teams Meeting ID: 280 298 485 404
Passcode: WXJQLE Or call in (Audio Only)
1-412-927-0245
Phone Conference ID: 172 414 264#
(Attendance is not mandatory, but strongly recommended)
Public Accessible
Bids Due
Port Authority of Allegheny County Procurement Office 345 Sixth Avenue – Third Floor –Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Please print, fill out, place in envelope with identifying label, seal and deliver by the time and date indicated. Bids submitted via Fed Ex, UPS, USPS or other carrier are subject to the notification requirements indicated above.
Bid Opening
Will be conducted via Microsoft Teams Meeting Teams Meeting ID: 225 104 166 759
Passcode: ZcsQAS Or call in (Audio Only)
1-412-927-0245
Phone Conference ID: 921 878 950#
Authority reserves the right to reject any or all Bids.
LEGAL ADVERTISING
Bids/Proposals
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR GROUP TERM LIFE, ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT, AND GROUP LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS REBID RFP #650-32-24-REBID
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby requests proposals from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s): Group Term Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Group Long Term Disability Benefits
The documents will be available no later than November 12, 2024, and signed, sealed proposals will be accepted until: 9:00 A.M. on December 4, 2024. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will only be accepting physical proposals dropped off in person from 8:00 AM until the closing time of 9:00 AM on December 4, 2024, in the lobby of One Stop Shop at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Proposals may uploaded to the Authority’s online submission site, the link is accessible via the HACP website and within the RFP. Sealed proposals may still be mailed via USPS at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor Procurement, 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 inquires should be directed to:
Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh 412 Boulevard of the Allies 6th Floor, Procurement Department Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-643-2890 412-456-5007
LEGAL ADVERTISING
Bids/Proposals
LEGAL ADVERTISING Bids/Proposals
PORT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY D.B.A. PRT
Electronic Proposals will be received online at PRT’s Ebusiness website (http://ebusiness.portauthority.org).
Proposals/bid submittals will be due 11:00 AM on December 2, 2024, and will be read at 11:15 AM., the same day, through your web browser via Microsoft Teams video conferencing, for the following: Electronic Proposal - Ebusiness website (http://ebusiness.portauthority.org)
Bid Number Bid Name
1 B24-10-97 Bus Batteries (AGM)
2 B24-10-98 Diesel Engine Oil
To join the bid opening through Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device
Meeting ID: 258 266 182 363 Passcode: PyPAkD Or call in (audio only)
412-927-0245
Phone Conference ID: 615 424 160#
No bidder may withdraw a submitted Proposal for a period of 75 days after the scheduled time for opening of the sealed bids.
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on each of the above items at 10:00 AM on November 19, 2024, through your web browser via Microsoft Teams video conferencing.
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Meeting ID: 288 376 767 457
Passcode: gZqHMM Or call in (audio only)
412-927-0245
Phone Conference ID: 389 834 424#
Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged.
Questions regarding any of the above bids will not be entertained by the PRT within five (5) business days of the scheduled bid opening. These contracts may be subject to a financial assistance contract between Port Authority of Allegheny County d.b.a. PRT and the United States Department of Transportation. The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Contractor is responsible for expenses related to acquiring a performance bond and insurance where applicable. All items are to be FOB delivered unless otherwise specified. Costs for delivery, bond, and insurance shall be included in bidder’s proposal pricing. Port Authority of Allegheny County d.b.a. PRT hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprise will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The Board of PRT reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFBs) FOR DIRECT OPPORTUNITIES CENTER (DOC) REHABILITATION AMP-39 IFB #600-34-24
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH (“HACP”) will receive sealed bids for the Direct Opportunities Center (DOC) Rehabilitation AMP-39
Bid Documents will be available on or about Monday, November 4, 2024, and may be obtained HACP’s webpage, www.hacp.org. Bidders may register on the website and download the bid documents free of charge.
A Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit will be held in-person on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.: 1205 Liverpool Street Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Bidders shall come prepared to review all aspects of the construction site necessary to prepare a bid.
Bids will be received at: HACP Procurement Department 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Attn: Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement until 10:00 a.m. December 5, 2024
HACP will also accept online submissions for this Invitation for Bid in addition to accepting submissions at our 412 Boulevard of the Allies office. For respondents wishing to submit online, please access the instructions provided in the project manual or on HACP’s website to submit the bid digitally. In addition to the electronic submittal above, HACP will only be accepting physical bids dropped off in person from 8:00 a.m. until the closing time of 10:00 am on December 5, 2024, in the lobby of 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. 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. All bids must be received at the above address no later than December 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., regardless of the selected delivery mechanism. HACP reserves the right to waive any informality in or reject any and all bids. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of HACP. The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for Federally Assisted Construction Contracts. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sexual preference, handicap or national origin. HACP has revised its website. As part of those revisions, vendors must now register and log-in, in order to view and download IFB/RFP documentation.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH STRONGLY ENCOURAGES CERTIFIED MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO RESPOND TO THE SOLICITATION.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement at (412) 456-5890.
Caster D. Binion, Executive Director
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH
HACP conducts business in accordance with all federal, state, and local civil rights laws, including but not limited to Title VII, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, The PA Human Relations Act, etc. and does not discriminate against any individuals protected by these statutes.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES Help Wanted
Robert Morris University has opening in Pittsburgh, PA for Assistant Coach, Women’s Hockey. Organize & manage practice, conditioning, & workouts + events & travel. Lead the scouting & recruitment efforts. Bach. or equiv. + 1 yr exp. Team travel 2-3 days a week within the U.S. Various other travel required in U.S. & Canada for recruiting. Send resumes to Robert Morris University, Attn: Marty Galosi, 6001 University Boulevard, Moon Township, PA 15108. Must ref job title & code: AC-LC.”
LEGAL ADVERTISING
Bids/Proposals
JOB OPPORTUNITIES Help Wanted
NEUROLOGIST – University of Pittsburgh Physicians seeks a Neurologist (multiple openings) to work in Pittsburgh (Allegheny cty), PA. Specialize in diagnosing and treating illnesses and dysfunctions of the nervous system; treat disorders associated with the brain and spinal cord, as well as other sensory organs such as the skin, eyes, ears, joints, and muscles. Medical degree (M.D.) or equivalent; completion of residency training in Neurology; Board certification or eligibility for certification in Neurology; must have a valid unrestricted PA medical license. Apply by following these steps; visit http://careers.upmc. com and enter 240002YZ in the “Search Keyword/Job ID” field and click Go. EOE.
LEGAL ADVERTISING
Bids/Proposals
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFBs) FOR BEDFORD DWELLINGS ENVISION CENTER- NEW DEDICATED
HEATING PLANT AMP-02
IFB #600-21-24 REBID
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH (“HACP”)
will receive sealed bids for the Direct Opportunities Center (DOC) Rehabilitation AMP-39 Bid Documents will be available on or about Monday, November 4, 2024, and may be obtained HACP’s webpage, www.hacp.org. Bidders may register on the website and download the bid documents free of charge.
A Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit will be held in-person on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.: 2305 Bedford Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Bidders shall come prepared to review all aspects of the construction site necessary to prepare a bid.
Bids will be received at: HACP Procurement Department 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Attn: Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement until 9:00 a.m. December 5, 2024.
HACP will also accept online submissions for this Invitation for Bid in addition to accepting submissions at our 412 Boulevard of the Allies office. For respondents wishing to submit online, please access the instructions provided in the project manual or on HACP’s website to submit the bid digitally. In addition to the electronic submittal above, HACP will only be accepting physical bids dropped off in person from 8:00 a.m. until the closing time of 12:00 am on December 5, 2024, in the lobby of 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. 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. All bids must be received at the above address no later than December 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., regardless of the selected delivery mechanism. HACP reserves the right to waive any informality in or reject any and all bids. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of HACP.
The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for Federally Assisted Construction Contracts. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sexual preference, handicap or national origin. HACP has revised its website. As part of those revisions, vendors must now register and log-in, in order to view and download IFB/RFP documentation. THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH STRONGLY ENCOURAGES CERTIFIED MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO RESPOND TO THE SOLICITATION.
Additional information may be obtained by contacting Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement at (412) 456-5890.
Caster D. Binion, Executive Director
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH
HACP conducts business in accordance with all federal, state, and local civil rights laws, including but not limited to Title VII, the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, The PA Human Relations Act, etc. and does not discriminate against any individuals protected by these statutes.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Help Wanted
JOB OPPORTUNITIES Help Wanted
BRENTWOOD BOROUGH, PA Main Street Manager/Community and Economic Development Director Position
Location: Brentwood Borough, PA
Salary Range: $60,000 - $85,000 per year, plus fantastic benefits
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt Salaried Position
Ready to blaze a trail and make history? Brentwood Borough is on the lookout for its first-ever Main Street Manager/Community and Economic Development Director – a brand-new role that will be pivotal in transforming our community. This is an exciting opportunity to be a groundbreaker, shaping the future of Brentwood’s business districts and creating vibrant, thriving spaces for residents and visitors alike. This isn’t just another job – it’s a chance to transform Brentwood’s future. From shaping our participation in the Pennsylvania Main Street Program to executing the Borough’s newly adopted Implementable Comprehensive Plan, we’re looking for someone who can bring fresh ideas and the drive to make them happen.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage the implementation of the Pennsylvania Main Street program.
• Collaborate with business owners, property managers, and community members to foster a vibrant and thriving downtown area.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities to support community and economic development initiatives.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies and sponsorship opportunities to promote community events and local businesses.
• Work closely with, provide support and participate on the Brentwood 4th of July Parade Committee.
• Oversee the implementation of the Borough’s Implementable Comprehensive Plan, ensuring alignment with long-term development goals.
Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in business/public administration, Community Development, Marketing, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in economic or community development.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience with grant writing, fundraising, and management is highly desirable.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree in a relevant field and a Certified Main Street Manager (CMSM) designation, or a willingness to obtain certification.
Application Process: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by December 31, 2024 by submitting a cover letter, resume, and COMPLETED
Borough Employment Application to Susan Toth, Finance/HR Director at stoth@brentwoodpa.gov. For more information and to download an employment application, please visit our website at www.brentwoodpa.gov.
HOSPITALISTS
– University of Pittsburgh Physicians/Pittsburgh, PA seeks Hospitalists (multiple openings) to provide and direct inpatient care for hospital inpatients. May be required to work overnight shifts as a Nocturnist (a Hospitalist who works the overnight shift). Hospitalized patients may be adults or children. Applicants may be required to work at multiple Hospitals and Medical Centers throughout the state of Pennsylvania to care for inpatients based on patient volume and hospital staffing needs. Must have a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or foreign degree equivalent; completion of medical residency training program in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; and a valid Pennsylvania Medical License. Apply by following these steps; visit http://careers.upmc.com and enter 240002YW in the “Search Keyword/Job ID” field and click Go. EOE
LEGAL ADVERTISING
Bids/Proposals
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFBs) FOR BEDFORD TEMPORARY OFFICE SPACE (TRAILERS) INFRASTRUCTURE
CONNECTION, AMP-02
HACP IFB NO. 600-37-24
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH will receive sealed bids for the Bedford Temporary Office Space (Trailers) Infrastructure Connection, AMP-02
The construction work is estimated to begin in January of 2025.
Bid Documents will be available on or about Monday, November 11, 2024 and may be obtained from the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh’s webpage, www.hacp.org. Bidders may register on the website and download the bid documents free of charge. Electronic versions of the Bid Documents, including bid forms, project manual, and drawings can be picked up in person (an appointment is necessary) by calling Jose Solis at (412)6432899, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at: Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh Procurement Department 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6 Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement
A Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit will be held on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.: Chauncey Drive Parking Lot, Bedford Dwelling Community, 2467 Chauncey Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
A site visit will be conducted thereafter. Bidders shall come prepared to review all aspects of the construction site necessary to prepare a bid.
Bids will be received at: HACP One Stop Shop 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6 Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Attn; Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement until 10:00 a.m. December 10, 2024, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH reserves the right to waive any informality in or reject any and all bids. No bid shall be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days subsequent to the opening of bids without the consent of the HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH. The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for Federally Assisted Construction Contracts. The Contractor must ensure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sexual preference, handicap or national origin. HACP has revised its website. As part of those revisions, vendors must now register and log-in, in order to view and download IFB/RFP documentation.
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH STRONGLY ENCOURAGES CERTIFIED MINORITY-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES AND WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES TO RESPOND TO THE SOLICITATION. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement at (412) 643-2890.
Caster D. Binion, Executive Director HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH HACP conducts
JOB OPPORTUNITIES Help Wanted
PHYSICIAN’S ASSISTANT, SPECIALISTS
– University of Pittsburgh Physicians/ Pittsburgh, PA seeks “Physician’s Assistant, Specialists” (multiple openings) to obtain history from patients, complete head to toe physical exam. Order diagnostic tests such as blood works, imaging with CT scans, MRIs and x-rays. Interpret work-up results, formulate differential diagnosis and later narrowing down to a specific diagnosis and etiology. Formulate treatment plan with pharmacology, recommend procedural intervention, physical therapy, blood product transfusions or other modalities. May require working overnight shifts. Must have a U.S. master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or foreign degree equivalent; must be licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a Medical Physician Assistant. Position requires working at multiple locations throughout Lawrence, Mercer, Allegheny, Butler, and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania. Apply by following these steps; visit http://careers.upmc.com and enter 240002YV in the “Search Keyword/Job ID” field and click Go. EOE.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
(MULTIPLE OPENINGS) – UPMC McKeesport seeks Medical Technologists to work in McKeesport, PA. Deliver standard and experimental diagnostics, testing, and analysis for patients, to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning; identify facts affecting measurements and highlight results that are abnormal or deviate from those expected; analyze and verify QC data, make judgments concerning the results, complete required documentation, and take appropriate actions to maintain accuracy and precision. Day, Night and Evening shifts available. Must have a Bachelor of Science degree, or foreign equivalent, in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology. Apply by following these steps; visit http://careers.upmc.com and enter 240002ZV in the “Search Keyword/ Job ID” field and click Go. EOE/Disability/Veteran.