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Proposed school closures and consolidations at Pittsburgh Public Schools gained the administration’s formal blessing in a feasibility report delivered Tuesday evening, Feb. 25.

The report, presented by Superintendent Dr. Wayne Walters and other administrators, backs nearly all of the proposals recommended by consulting firm Education Resource Strategies [ERS] in a plan to realign the school’s resources that drew strong backlash in the fall. Key recommendations include changing the current school grade configurations to a traditional model of K-5, 6-8 and 9-12 grades and closing 14 schools, including 10 building closures.

“Schools with low enrollment often struggle to sustain a broad and enriching experience, limited access to essential academic and extracurricular programs such as music, art, world, languages and career exposure,” said Walters. “And

this disparity means that not all students are receiving the same high-quality education and opportunities simply because of the structure of their school.”

The ERS plan recommended reducing the total number of traditional schools from 54 to 39, and the closures of three buildings currently serving alternative or special education programs. It also proposed opening three new schools: Sci-Tech 6-8, Northview PreK-5 and Manchester. District administration supported opening SciTech and Manchester with partial support for Northview citing concerns about new construction costs.

The district feasibility report supports all of these recommendations, except relocating the Student Achievement Center and partial support to open a Northview building citing financial concerns.

Following the plan’s release in October, the school board directed the administration to prepare a feasibility report to assess how the recommendations

align with the district’s strategic plan.

Board unassured

Some board members expressed skepticism on Feb. 25 over parts of the feasibility report, citing a lack of detail and information.

“This plan is not something that I could vote on in its current state, for a number of reasons,” said board member Emma Yourd. She said the report does not include a budget or additional capital costs and clarity about building capacity.

“It’s problematic to me that we’re being asked to give the thumbs up to go ahead on public commentary when we don’t even actually have real capacity numbers for what the actual capacity of our schools would look like if this plan were implemented,” Yourd added.

Board Director (board members are referred to as directors) Devon Taliaferro said the report does not include helpful details on finances, transportation, feeder patterns and

classroom sizes.

“Is there any type of financial understanding that we can see now versus when we dig a little bit deeper?” she said. “I think that’s just missing for me, and it makes it hard for me to support this.” Chief Financial Officer Ron Joseph acknowledged savings of $3 million anticipated by the plan, but he did not detail estimated expenditures arising from closures and consolidations, which he noted would require additional funding beyond what’s currently allocated in the seven-year capital plan.

Board President Gene Walker asked the district’s finance department to do a full budget analysis of potential changes and said they do not need to stop the planning process, suggesting they continue with the vote in March. He added the district could make changes to the recommendations in the future based on the financial analysis.

by Rob Taylor Jr.

ON MARCH 7, 1965, 600 CIVIL RIGHTS PROTESTERS attempted a march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, the state capital, to draw attention to the voting rights issue.

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right in light-colored coat), the marchers crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge over the Alabama River on their way to Montgomery. (Photo Credit: Spider

This Week In Black History A Courier Staple

• MARCH 12

1773—This is the most probable date when Black explorer Jean Baptiste Pointe du Sable begins building the settlement, which would eventually become the city of Chicago, Ill. The Haitian-born (c 1745) de Sable would over time become a man of considerable wealth, owning commercial buildings, docks, trading posts and a mansion. Du Sable was the product or a Frenchman and an African woman. He died Aug. 19, 1818.

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(This article was originally published on Word In Black.) Beaten and left for dead. Skulls cracked by batons. Tear gassed. Seventeen people hospitalized.

That was the carnage sixty years ago, on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, when Black people marched and bled for a right guaranteed by the Constitution: the right to vote. Some 600 civil rights advocates—including future congressman John Lewis, then just 25 years old— set out from Selma to Montgomery to demand the country honor that guarantee.

State troopers, local police, and White vigilantes met them with horrific violence instead.

Images of the violence on that day, known as Bloody Sunday, “made it plain and clear that hundreds, thousands, millions of people could not participate in the democratic process simply because of the color of their skin,” Lewis said in 2018.

Visual proof of that brutal assault—the blood, the broken skulls, the tear gas —shocked the nation’s conscience and catalyzed the passage of the Voting Rights Act just months later.

Now, civil rights activists and scholars warn that the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday arrives not as a celebration of voting rights but as a stark warning that the right, paid for in blood that day, is in peril.

“I think about the progress that has been made—and the threat,” Rev. Al Sharpton said about the anniversary on MSNBC’s Morning Joe on Friday.

“I marched across that bridge with the first Black president during the 50th anniversary,” Sharpton said. “Now, in the 60th anniversary, we’re facing a president that, in our judgment, is hostile to those rights.”

A decade ago, President

Barack Obama linked arms with Sharpton, John Lewis, now a veteran congressman, and other civil rights leaders to march across that bridge for the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday.

“Because of what they did, the doors of opportunity swung open not just for African Americans, but for every American,” Obama said in a historic speech on that day.

It was an electric and emotional moment, a flicker of hope for many that the nation had finally turned a corner.

But Charles Blow, then-columnist for The New York Times, felt something else.

Instead of celebration, “there seemed to me something else in the air: a lingering—or gathering— sense of sadness,” he wrote.

“[A] frustration born out of perpetual incompletion, an anger engendered by the threat of regression, a pessimism about a present and future riven by worsening racial understanding and interplay.”

Now, 10 years later, America’s experiencing what political analyst Bakari Sellers calls President Donald Trump’s “attack on civil rights and his agenda rooted in racial division.”

The Shelby County Decision and its Aftermath

Two years before Obama’s speech, the Supreme Court delivered a devastating blow to the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 with its 2013 decision in Shelby County v. Holder. In a 5-4 ruling, the court’s conservative majority gutted the law’s “preclearance” provision, which required states with histories of racial discrimination to get federal approval before changing voting laws. Chief Justice John Roberts justified the decision by claiming “things had changed dramatically” since the VRA’s passage five decades earlier.

The data tells a different story.

Research by Kevin T. Morris, a senior fellow and voting policy scholar with the Democracy program at the Brennan Center for Justice, and Michael G. Miller, a political science professor at Columbia University’s Barnard College, reveals that the racial turnout gap in formerly covered jurisdictions has grown significantly.

“In the average county where Shelby County freed state and, especially, local voting administrators from federal oversight, the relative participation of nonWhite Americans has worsened,” they wrote. Since 2013, state legislatures in those bright-red states have stayed booked and busy enacting nearly 100 restrictive voting laws.

In 2024 alone, at least 10 states enacted 19 laws restricting voting, and at least 317 bills that restricted voting were considered in 40 states,” according to the Brennan Center.

The SAVE Act: A New Threat

No longer as obvious as poll taxes or literacy tests, attacks on voting rights are far more sophisticated, and come in the guise of “election integrity” despite little evidence of voter fraud. They run the gamut: strict

ID requirements that disproportionately affect Black and other minority voters; reduced early-voting periods; aggressive voting roll purges; gerrymandered districts that dilute Black voting strength; even prohibitions on providing water to voters waiting in long lines in the heat of the day.

In February, Republicans in Washington announced plans to fast-track the SAVE Act, a bill that would require specific citizenship documents—a birth certificate, passport, or a handful of other approved forms of identification—every time they register or re-register to vote.

The Brennan Center, however, estimates at least 21 million Americans—most of them poor and Black— don’t possess that kind of “show your papers” documentation. In addition, the nonpartisan law and policy organization noted that because this documentation must be presented in person, the legislation “would obliterate or upend longstanding and popular methods of voter registration for all voters, including registration by mail, voter registration drives, online voter registration, and automatic voter registration.”

“Our Cause Too”

“Never did I think that 60 years—60 years after John was bludgeoned on a bridge —that the cause for which John Lewis and those foot soldiers marched would be our cause too,” Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell, a Selma native, said on Wednesday when she reintroduced voting rights legislation named after the late congressman.

The bill, which has been reintroduced every Congress since Shelby v Holder, is unlikely to pass in the current political climate, with Trump in the White House and Republicans in control of both houses of Congress. But Sewell and other advocates are undeterred.

“We know that the groundswell of public sentiment matters,” Sewell said. “And we’re appealing to the American public to continue to join with us in this fight for better protections for voting rights.”

Last weekend, Sewell led a commemorative march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Former Vice President Kamala Harris—who knows the consequences of voter suppression and restriction first-hand—posted on social media on Friday that “we march on.”

It’s “not easy, and we cannot do it alone,” Harris wrote. But we must “recommit to our fight to safeguard the freedom to vote. Together, we must stand for democracy. Together, we must continue our fight for justice, equality, and opportunity for all.”

Or, as Black Lives Matter wrote on X on Friday, “Every so-called win in this country came because Black people refused to back down, even when it cost us everything.”

As John Lewis once wrote to his younger self: “You were beaten on that bridge. You were left bloody. You thought you were going to die. But you would make it. You would live to see your mother and father cast their first votes.”

1791—Pierre Charles L’Enfant was commissioned to design and lay out the nation’s capital city— Washington, D.C. However, a dispute with President George Washington forced his departure the very next year. Thus, the final design and layout fell to Black inventor and mathematician Benjamin Banneker. Although two White men were nominally in charge of the project, historical records show that it was Banneker’s mathematical skills and his memory of L’Enfant’s plans that enabled the project to be completed.

1955—One of the chief founders of modern jazz, Charlie “Yardbird” Parker, died on this day in New York City. Parker is widely considered “the greatest jazz saxophonist of all time.” His death at 35 was reportedly a result of pneumonia worsened by drug and alcohol abuse.

1964—Legendary Black leader Malcolm X formally separates from the Elijah Muhammad-led Nation of Islam although his initial statement of resignation was given March 8. The separation was triggered by growing differences over Islam and the proper role of religion in the Black liberation struggle as well as by Malcolm’s objections to Elijah Muhammad’s infidelities. Less than a year later, Malcolm was assassinated by men allegedly connected with a Nation of Islam mosque in New Jersey.

• MARCH 13

1794—Eli Whitney patents the cotton gin—a device that made cotton production much more profitable by more efficiently separating the seed from the cotton. The invention had the effect of extending the life of slavery in the South. However, there remains a historical dispute as to whether Whitney actually invented the cotton gin as most history books claim. There is some evidence that Whitney’s entire idea was based on a device developed by slaves laboring on the Georgia plantation of Catherine Green. Whitney, a lawyer, worked briefly for Green and it was while working for her that he allegedly invented the cotton gin.

1868—The impeachment trial of President Andrew Johnson began in the United States Senate. The ultimate failure to convict and oust Johnson from the presidency was a major setback for the recently freed slaves. Even though he was Abraham Lincoln’s vice president, Johnson actually favored the former slave owners and the continuation of White power in the South. He was also opposed to Blacks having the right to vote. Although the impeachment and trial weakened him, his continuation as president helped pave the way for the emerging power of the Ku Klux Klan and the denial of rights to Blacks.

1932—The first Black daily newspaper begins publication. The paper was the Atlanta Daily World and it was founded by William A. Scott III.

• MARCH 14

1821—The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church is officially formed in New York City. However, the church had been actually operating since 1796. A decision to officially separate from the White-controlled Methodist Church was reached in 1820. The dispute centered in part around the refusal of Whites to allow Black ministers to preach. Among the founders were James Varnick, Abraham Thomp-

son and June Scott. Today the denomination has an estimated 1.2 million members and operates Livingstone College in Salisbury, N.C. 1933— Legendary music composer and producer Quincy Jones is born on this day in Chicago, Ill. 1977—One of the unsung heroines of the Civil Rights Movement, Fannie Lou Hamer, died on this day in 1977. Hamer, the youngest of 20 children born in Ruleville, Miss., became active in voter registration and later became Mississippi field secretary for the Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee as well as head of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party. She also coined the phrase, “I’m sick and tired of being sick and tired.”

• MARCH 15

1897—The 55th Congress convened with one Black member remaining in the legislative body— George White of North Carolina. All the Black political progress made during Reconstruction had been snatched away after the Hayes-Tilden Compromise of 1887. By 1890 states throughout the South had effectively taken away the right of Blacks to vote with schemes ranging from literacy tests to poll taxes to Whites-only primaries. As a result Blacks were forced from elected office. When White’s term expired in 1901, there would not be another African American elected to Congress for 27 years and he would come from the North—Oscar DePriest of the Southside of Chicago (1st Congressional District of Illinois.)

• MARCH 16

1827—The first Black-owned and operated newspaper in America begins publishing. It was Freedom’s Journal. It published weekly in New York City from 1827 to 1829. Editors John Russwurm and Samuel Cornish declared as their mission: “We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.”

• MARCH 17

1806 Norbert Rillieux, one of the earliest Black chemical engineers in America or Europe, was born on this day in 1806. The product of a wealthy French plantation owner in New Orleans and his Black mistress, Rillieux was given his freedom and sent to Paris, France, to be educated. He is best known for his invention of the “multiple evaporation process” which revolutionized the sugar and paper industries. It also saved the lives of many who had previously labored in extremely dangerous conditions. Rillieux returned to the U.S., but as conditions for free Blacks deteriorated prior to the Civil War, he went back to Paris and died there in 1894.

1999 Maurice Ashley, a Jamaican immigrant living in Brooklyn, becomes the first Black grandmaster in modern chess history.

• MARCH 18

1933—The first Black woman elected mayor of a Mississippi town, Unita Blackwell, was born on this day in Lula, Miss. The former field worker with the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee became mayor of Mayersville, Miss., in 1977. 1963 Singer-actress Vanessa Williams, was born on this day in Millwood, N.Y. In 1983, Williams became the first African American woman to win the title of Miss America (Miss America 1984). Williams was forced to resign a few weeks prior to the end of her reign on July 22, 1984 due to a scandal surrounding the publication of unauthorized nude photographs in Penthouse magazine. In 2015, 32 years after being crowned and during the Miss America 2016 pageant (where she was serving as head judge), Miss America CEO Sam Haskell apologized to Williams for what was said to her during the events of 1984.

1970 Actress and rapper Queen Latifah was born on this day in 1970.

Led by Hosea Williams (at right front in dark raincoat)

John Lewis (at

Martin. National Archives photo)

PPS Superintendent's report endorses school closures, consolidations

Could 14 schools ultimately be closed in the city?

The recommended reconfigurations would mean some school buildings reduce their utilization rates and enrollment numbers. Walters acknowledged the district’s declining enrollment as a challenge but said buildings that may not be used to full capacity would provide an opportunity to bring in community resources for existing students.

Administrators said transitioning K-8 schools into middle and elementary schools would improve school utilization, provide a developmentally appropriate experience, stronger academic programs tailored to adolescent

learners and more extracurricular and elective opportunities.

Changing 6-12 schools into 9-12 high schools, would, they said, improve academic focus and prepare students for post-secondary success. The report reviewed projected enrollment changes in each school after consolidations and closures, on-site evaluations of physical spaces and amenities, and evaluated the school’s infrastructure to support different grade configurations. In their assessment, district leaders considered building capacity, classroom needs, classroom space, infrastructure conditions and improvements and alignment to strategic

goals.

Schools including Arlington, Langley, Carmalt, Morrow, Sunnyside and Liberty would increase their building utilization without exceeding capacity, according to the report. While changes made to other schools would reduce their utilization rates and enrollment, district leaders said they would allow them to align with specific program needs.

Community members unhappy about the proposed changes prepared an alternative plan in the fall that included 10 school closures and splitting schools regionally while retaining a traditional grade configuration model.

Merecedes Williams, director of community and stakeholder engagement, said the district supports the alternative

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plan’s recommendation to develop thematic learning models and is committed to aligning feeder patterns to create stronger school communities and address inefficiencies.

“While we integrate thematic learning, cleaner pattern improvements and equitable regional distribution, we must do so in a way that aligns with this capacity and financial sustainability, minimize student and community disruption and support long-term growth and stability,” she said.

The district plans to hire a professional demographer, in April, to conduct a comprehensive assessment of current attendance zones and feeder patterns.

Ted Dwyer, chief accountability officer, said the district will develop clear feeder patterns based on new grade configurations.

“Some elementary attendance zones contain legacy inefficiencies that cause many students to bypass nearby schools in favor of options further away, weakening neighborhood school communities and increasing transportation costs,” he said.

Next steps

The board will vote to open a state-mandated, three-month public commentary period in March and vote on a final plan in August. The Pennsylvania School Code requires that the hearing be held at least three months before a final decision is made.

“While tonight's discussion has laid essential groundwork, we acknowledge that the road ahead involves further detailed planning and careful engagement,” said Walters.

The district aims to finalize an implementation timeline by December. Walters said no changes will take place in the 2025-26 school year. Following the board’s approval of the final plan, district leaders would initiate a discussion in April 2025 to review the current contract language and state protocols for staff adjustments in response to school closures and reconfigurations, said Margeret Rudolph, chief human resources officer. The district plans to finalize a timeline for transfers by December.

The report supports closing the following schools: Allegheny 6-8, Manchester PreK-8, Schiller 6-8, Spring Hill K-5, King PreK-8, Arsenal PreK-5, Fulton PreK-5, Linden PreK-5, Miller PreK-5, Woolslair PreK-5. South Brook 6-8, South Hills 6-8 and Roosevelt K-5 would be repurposed to house alternative programs. Ten

building facilities would be closed permanently: Baxter, Conroy, Friendship, Fulton, King, Miller, Morrow Primary, Schiller, Spring Hill and Woolslair.

Changes to schools with specialized programs: Programs from Conroy and Pittsburgh Online Academy would be housed in closed South Brook 6-8 and Roosevelt K-5 buildings. The plan supports the proposal to integrate services from the Gifted Center into individual schools but does not support co-locating the Student Achievement Center with the Online Academy in the Roosevelt facility.

“Our review highlights that these services are most effective when embedded in home schools, allowing students to remain connected to their peers, teachers and support staff,” said Patti Camper, Assistant Superintendent for the program for students with exceptionalities. The following changes to grade configurations: Langley PreK-8 to PreK-5. Students in grades 6-8 will move to Pittsburgh Classical 6-8; Brookline PreK-8 to a PreK-5 school, with students in grades 6-8 moving to Carmalt 6-8; Carmalt PreK-8 magnet school to a 6-8 neighborhood school, with K-5 students attending their neighborhood schools; Arlington K-5 will become a 6-8 school. PreK5 students will transition to feeder schools; Colfax K-8 will shift to a 6-8 school; Greenfield PreK-8 to a K-5; Mifflin PreK-8 to a PreK-5; Westinghouse 6-12 will change to a 9-12 model. Middle school students will go to Sterrett 6-8; Obama 6-12 will transition from a 6-12 full magnet school to a 9-12 neighborhood magnet; Arsenal 6-8 will expand to become an International Baccalaureate neighborhood magnet school for grades 6-8; Milliones 6-12 will convert into Sci-Tech 6-8 neighborhood magnet; Sci-Tech 6-12 will convert to a 9-12 neighborhood magnet; Elementary magnets programs at Allegheny, Dilworth and Liberty will be phased out and converted into neighborhood schools; Morrow PreK-8 will become a K-5 school. Middle-grade students will attend a new Manchester; Sunnyside PreK-8 will become a K-5 school; The Montessori magnet program will move to a new location at Linden and become the sole K-5 magnet school; CAPA will remain the sole 6-12 arts magnet.

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PPS SUPERINTENDENT DR. WAYNE N. WALTERS

Support growing for Gainey in bid for re-election

Some PPS board directors, other officials standing by Gainey

city employees."

Taliaferro said Mayor Gainey partnered with the district's successful CTE (Career and Technical Education) Program, "and getting CTE students access to job shadowing and internship opportunities."

Not to mention that Mayor Gainey is a proud product of Pittsburgh Public Schools, graduating from Peabody High School, and being a parent of a PPS graduate as well. With all this in mind, Taliaferro decided to host an event at the Blackowned Hysyde Lounge (California Ave., North Side) and publicly throw her full support behind Gainey as he seeks re-election for mayor. But it wasn't just her—another PPS Board Director (board members are referred to as directors), Sylvia Wilson, came out to show her support for Gainey. As did PPS' CTE Program Director, Angela Mike. As did another PPS employee, Ruthie Walker, who also doubles as Brashear High School's

Mayor Gainey's opponent, Corey O'Connor, for mayor, the support for Mayor Gainey around town is vast.

"When you're the first to do something, that always ruffles feathers," Taliaferro, a current North Side resident, told the Courier exclusively, March 10.

"Him being the first African American mayor in this city and a mayor who really tried to bring equity to the city...there are communities that have been getting resources and services for decades and other neighborhoods in the city that don't, and he wanted to make sure that everyone had the opportunity to get the resources they needed for their neighborhoods to thrive."

On Feb. 24, Mayor Gainey was endorsed by the Steel City Stonewall Democrats, the largest and most active LGBTQ+ political organization in the region. He called their endorsement "a testament to the work my administration has done to codify gender-affirming care, support Pride, and activate the full power of our city government to make

girls basketball coach. Other supporters included Wilkinsburg Mayor Dontae Comans and his wife, Wilkinsburg School Board Vice President Ashley Comans. Some City of Pittsburgh employees were in attendance, too.

As the people in attendance clapped and shook hands with Mayor Gainey when he walked in, they waved "Re-elect Ed Gainey" and "Keep Pittsburgh Home—Ed Gainey for Mayor" signs, too.

Taliaferro said the event showed that despite reports that the Allegheny County Democratic Committee voted to endorse

paid sick days, negotiate fair contracts with unions, and guide young people directly into city union work and apprenticeships. USW District 10 looks forward to helping keep Mayor Gainey in office and continuing to build a city where all workers can organize, bargain collectively, and have a voice on the job."

Mayor Gainey's campaign website also listed SEIU (Service Employees International Union) Healthcare PA, IUOE (International Union of Operating Engineers) Local 66, Young Democrats of Allegheny County, Western Pa. Black Political Assembly and Congresswoman Summer Lee as endorsers of Gainey.

Come May 20, the date of the Primary Election, it's highly unlikely that Gainey or O'Connor will

win the Democratic nomination in a landslide.

Mayor Gainey has forged too many relationships with different ethnic groups that support his views and mayoral leadership. However, O'Connor has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars more than Mayor Gainey for his campaign, and television commercials are already running, urging residents to support O'Connor.

When the Allegheny County Democratic Committee (ACDC) announced on Sunday, March 9, that its members voted, 274270, to support O'Connor over Mayor Gainey, the current mayor was not deterred. In fact, Mayor Gainey's campaign called the historically close vote from the ACDC a demonstration against "establishment leadership" in the Democratic Committee.

“If there’s anything the first months of the Trump administration have taught us, it’s that Democratic voters want leaders who will put the needs of regular people over powerful corporations, billionaires, union-busting CEOs, predatory landlords and developers, and MAGA billionaires ripping Pittsburghers off," Mayor Gainey said in a statement, March 9. "Some of our city’s Democratic leadership want to move backward to an era they were comfortable with, but I’ve spent my first term pushing us forward."

Taliaferro echoed the mayor's sentiments about how he stood up to UPMC to get them, officially labeled as a non-profit, to "pay their fair share," as Mayor Gainey put it. Tali-

aferro also has enjoyed Mayor Gainey standing up to out-of-town real estate companies purchasing homes in the city and turning them into highpriced rentals.

"He has stood up against so many different factors and things," Taliaferro told the Courier, "that don't resonate with people when they have a different agenda and a different plan."

sure Pittsburgh is a place where everyone can thrive regardless of gender iden tity or sexual orientation."

The mayor also has been endorsed by the United Steelworkers District 10, which represents nearly 50,000 steelworkers in the region.

"Mayor Gainey has con sistently delivered for the union members and working families of our city," said USW District 10 Director Bernie Hall, in a statement obtained by the Courier, Feb. 4.

"During his time in of fice, he's acted to protect worker safety, enforce prevailing wage law and

RUTHIE WALKER AND ANGELA MIKE, IN THE LEFT PHOTO, WERE AMONG THE MANY ED GAINEY SUPPORTERS AT HYSYDE LOUNGE.

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Take Charge Of Your Health Today. Be Informed. Be

CARLOS T. CARTER

Food security

In this month’s Take Charge of Your Health Today, we’re spotlighting the Bridges to Care initiative in McKeesport, including its food security intervention and access to good nutrition. For decades, this has been a strong focus for the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. With that in mind, we asked Carlos T. Carter, UL President and CEO, to give us an overview.

Q: Thanks for joining us, Carlos. What are some of the UL’s strategies for addressing access to good nutrition?

Carlos: Our Family Support Centers do a significant amount of work around food insecurity. We partner with 412 Food Rescue to provide baked goods and other food items to families twice a week.

In Northview Heights, we have a food pantry that families can visit. The Duquesne and East Hills centers transport families to the food bank, so they can go shopping in the food bank’s market. In our East Hills center, we’re working to restore a food pantry that will provide emergency food assistance across all three centers. We also have an emergency food bank at our downtown location to help people in need. Finally, in partnership with University of Pittsburgh CTSI, we hold our annual Turkey Day that connects 1,000 families to good food and other value community resources.

Q: That’s impressive!

The Bridges to Care initiative focuses on health-fairness first and empowers local leaders to work together to address unmet needs and create sustainable systems that will transform McKeesport’s health outcomes. The work seeks to reduce silos and integrate systems. The Urban League has been working on cross-sector collaboration for many years, including housing and food security.  Can you give us an example of that type of collaboration?

Carlos: While the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh is not a direct provider of rental assistance, we collaborate closely with Allegheny Link and send referrals to them, so they can provide that necessary support. Our home ownership program—Operation HOME—consists of one 8-hour workshop and one-on-one counseling. The course is designed to enable clients to make informed decisions during the transition from renter to homeowner. Operation HOME has developed partnerships with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA), local lending institutions, social service agencies, and local real estate organizations to help reach its goal of creating successful homeowners throughout Western Pennsylvania. Additionally, we work with local food banks, providing transportation for our participants, so they can travel to distribution sites to receive more food assistance. We’ve also worked with the White House to hold convenings to inform policy to help address the needs of our underserved communities.

Community-driven Bridges to Care plan hopes to restore health equity and opportunity to McKeesport

“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”

• Fred Rogers When Pittsburgh’s steel industry

financially. When the plan is funded, it will begin to restore McKeesport’s health, vibrancy, and security. Ultimately, Bridges to Care will also attract businesses, jobs, and affordable housing to McKeesport—and serve as a model for other struggling com-

collapsed in the 80s, the city of McKeesport felt the effects mightily. Just one example is the drop in population, which plummeted from a height of 55,000 in the 1950s to about 18,000 in 2020.

Today, many of those residents are elder Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) who suffer unequally from preventable health conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and hearing, vision, and mobility issues. They’re hospitalized from these disorders at a rate five times higher than the rest of Allegheny County. Residents also experience higher poverty and food insecurity rates with 45.1 percent of children in McKeesport living below the poverty level, compared to 14.5 percent countywide.

All this suffering is the result of historical and day-to-day structural inequity and discrimination. However, a new evidence-based plan is hoping to receive funding to transform social determinants of health (SDoH) into resources of well-being. (SDoH are the conditions in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age.)

The plan, titled Bridges to Care, is positioned to attract that funding from foundations and government at all levels. It puts health-fairness first and empowers local leaders to work together to address unmet needs and create sustainable systems that will transform McKeesport’s health outcomes. Best of all, Bridges to Care was created by “helpers” who were already working separately on behalf of McKeesport’s well-being.

Look for the helpers

Thanks to a CDC grant, these helpers have created a plan to come together logistically, strategically, and

munities throughout our region. Building on McKeesport’s resilience and creativity Despite McKeesport’s struggles, its residents have never lost their sense of solidarity, caring, and toughness. Unlike other studies that lack input from residents, the Bridges to Care plan is based on residents’ creative ideas and lived experiences, including its most vulnerable members. Through seven in-person community listening sessions and an online survey, Bridges to Care creators learned what matters to residents. That includes the role of churches, parks, and youth social clubs and sports in their health and well-being. Their appreciation for small, local businesses that contribute to their economy and community spirit, as well as the town’s history. Their desire for more community gardens to grow healthy food and foster community interaction, mental health, and violence prevention. Bridges to Care creators also learned that while residents understand the link between healthy food and improved health, these foods are more expensive and harder to get, including time and transportation to and from food banks and grocery stores.

All this listening and gathering of ideas and needs is well-founded, but only if the information is used to develop programs that are funded, implemented, supported—and lead by the community itself.

Once it’s funded, Bridges to Care, will rely on an interconnected, community-driven, hyper-local support system that brings existing resources to people who need help the most.

This “bottom-up” approach is different than a traditional “top-down”

approach where people in need must somehow find and figure out how to use resources on their own.

Fully-funded, Bridges to Care programs will be led by a community-based organization (CBO) or a group of organizations with city and

organizations, churches, and others will volunteer and teach in the gardens. In partnership with health systems and county human services, the gardens will connect residents to the idea of “food as medicine.”

The final food security program will

county support. The goal is to attract and align local and regional resources into a powerhouse of purpose.

To do that, the CBO(s) will give voice, funding, and power to organizations that have direct experience with the inequities they’re dismantling in two key areas: Food and nutrition security and community-clinic links.

Food and nutrition security

When funded, the food category will include a Neighborhood Health Equity Action Leader (HEAL) program in each of McKeesport’s 12 wards. Each HEALr will receive free training and money to support their work. These individuals will be well-known and trusted in their neighborhoods and serve as a point of contact for available food security and healthcare resources.

Four McKeesport Community Health Workers (CHWs) will receive training and be employed full-time to support the HEAlrs and provide residents with public benefits enrollment, social service referrals, and promotion of healthy behaviors, including mental health.

A Mobile Grocery Program will increase access to fresh, healthy foods via SNAP and other public assistance programs, and subsidize fresh produce and meat.

A Community Garden Program will expand the number of gardens across McKeesport. School students, youth

be the Last-Mile Food Delivery Expansion. Working together with local food partners, Bridges to Care will lower barriers to finding and accessing healthy food, including transportation, emergency preparedness, and consistency issues. Food as medicine will be part of the expansion. Community-clinic links In addition to food security programs, Bridges to Care will Expand Mobile Health Opportunities for vaccinations, health visits, and screenings. CHWs will also provide follow-through after mobile health events.

The plan will also collect and use data from the programs to support community input, track health outcomes, and ensure accountability. A partnership between the CBO(s) and the University of Pittsburgh’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute will co-design metrics and data-gathering tools. Bridges to Care creators are confident their plan to weave together existing and new resources, that make services more convenient and effective, will attract attention and funding. The plan’s evidence-based programs and members are already proving that better lives build stronger communities.

(For more information, contact Dom Anselmo at Danselmo@kiresources.com.)

Mission: Agape shares love of God in-action to Mon Valley neighbors in need

Mission: Agape started from a Facebook page created by Kelly Doyle in 2013 called “What’s Happening in White Oak.”

A native of McKeesport—where the poverty rate is 28.9 percent compared with 12.5 percent across Allegheny County—Kelly created the page so people in the Mon Valley could post requests for food and other essentials.

In addition to Kelly feeding people with leftovers from her freezer, other neighbors responded with food and kindness and the page’s followers grew. In 2019, Kelly decided to sell her ad agency business, so she and husband Mike Doyle could open an official non-profit food bank, which they —and other volunteers—began operating out of the Doyles’ garage during the pandemic. Thanks to an anonymous donation of $155,000, the group was able to buy a church on Prescott Street, which now serves as Mission: Agape headquarters. Today, Mission: Agape provides food to Mon Valley residents and so much more. It offers self-sustainment solutions that help people of any race, identity, and/or circumstance break down discrimination and systemic barriers and reach their full potential. The care includes:

Nurturing a culture of racial equity, personal acceptance, and tangible results.

Fostering a strong network of community partnerships, including healthcare providers and educational institutions.

Advocating for equity in areas of income, race, gender, and disability.

Providing family-strengthening solutions. For example, help with resume writing, job-interview training, and navigating public assistance. Mission: Agape also offers birthday cake supplies for kids, and a life skills academy and hygiene program for teens.

Coordinating home delivery of food and essentials to people with no transportation and to those who are unhoused.

Delivering hot meals to veterans who’ve been recently released

from the hospital or who are sick and alone. Recruiting and maintaining ded-

icated and mission-focused volunteers.

Systematizing processes to ensure efficiency. This Spring, Mission: Agape is offering wealth training to help people repair credit scores, better understand and manage credit card use, and set and achieve financial goals, such as buying a car and/or home.

To learn more about, volunteer for, or donate to Mission: Agape, log on to the center’s website at mission-agape.org, send an email message to info@mission-agape.org, or call 412.656.3721.

Northside Institutional Church Of God In Christ honors the Courier’s legacy

As the Northside Institutional Church Of God In Christ celebrated Black History Month, the applause was great as Evangelist Sharon Gans shared the story and longevity of the New Pittsburgh Courier. Founded in 1910, the Courier has been a staple in the Pittsburgh community for 115 years.

Central Baptist Church’s theme for Black History Month — African heritage

As you can see, hundreds turned out in various forms of African clothing for the impactful celebration. Central Baptist Church is located at 2200 Wylie Ave-

OF WEST

Established in the 1800s, St. Paul AME Church of West Newton, Pa., flourished throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, strengthening, guiding and resting its parishioners. There has been a long line of respected leaders at St. Paul West Newton. With the passing of our most recent leader, Rev. Constance Corbin, St. Paul AME of West Newton must

close its doors for now, leaving open God’s window.

In a heartfelt tribute to St. Paul and in honor of Rev. Corbin’s legacy and commitment to education, scholarships will be awarded with the church’s remaining funds. The church takes comfort in knowing that the spirit of generosity and leadership, the strength and culture of

COURIER CHURCH DIRECTORY

Reverend A. Marie

Walker’s Weekly Inspiration

Reverend Phillip Grayson of Central Baptist Church, in the Hill District, sent the Courier a photo of the church’s Black History Month celebration. The theme was, “African heritage.”

nue.

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH, WYLIE AVENUE.

IT’S MARCH...IT’S MADNESS... IT’S BASKETBALL!

:10—But...before we get to the madness, let’s get to the crazy! And this is about as crazy as it gets. But, and I digress again, I told you back in September 2024 at the start of the NBA season that what LeBron James is planning to do is wrong for him, wrong for his son and wrong for everyone involved within a ten mile radius of the L.A. Lakers. (And if you research that Pittsburgh Courier article, you will also see the names of those who didn’t agree with me. And in the interest of maintaining their celebrity status, I won’t bring up their names again...don’t thank me, I am fair like that. Smile!)

ron knows it, and everyone in the Laker franchise knows it. The players may high five him in practice, but trust me, they’re low-balling him at “the club!” :08—One more thing for those of you who want to insist that this form of nepotism is OK because “they” do it all the time. Trust me when I tell ya, there’s a big difference when your dad owns a corporation and he’s teaching you the ropes after you graduated from college, slowly but surely.. compared to when you’re being physically embarrassed in front of 20,000 people for all to see. Pleaseeeee Stop It!!!

:09—And here’s why, and LeBron can come after me if he wants. But he don’t know I’ve got “Rick Murphy” getting my back! #1. Bronny James wasn’t the best player on his high school team. #2. He wasn’t the best player on his only one year USC college team. #3. He got smuggled on to the McDonald’s H.S. All-American Classic because of his dad (so now you want to tell me that those things don’t mean he couldn’t become a pro) except that it does. Because he’s just not good enough and I don’t understand why people just can’t accept that. It’s not the worst thing in the world. He knows it, LeB-

:07—Let’s Go Dancing! Locally your Pitt Panthers have had a tough go of it. But when you loose a Blake Hinson, Carlton Carrington and Federiko Federiko, it’s going to hurt. They will need to win the ACC Tournament to go dancing. Likewise, with your Duquesne Dukes. New head coach Dru Joyce is still forging his way in the Atlantic 10 Conference. But the best is yet to come. Admittedly there are games they look like they can beat anyone...and then vice versa. And the same holds true for Robert Morris. Coach Andy Toole and his Colonials would have had to win the Horizon League Tournament to secure an automatic bid. Unfortunately, the same holds true for each of Pittsburgh’s premier women’s college teams.

:06—The NCAA Tournament invites 68 teams to the Big Dance for men and women. The tip off for March Madness begins March 18 in Dayton. Selection Sunday is March

16 on CBS.

:05—Here’s the countdown. First Four, March 18-19; First Round, March 20-21; Second Round, March 22-23; Sweet Sixteen, March 27-28; Elite Eight, March 29-30; Final Four, April 5, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas; and NCAA Championship, April 7, at the Alamodome.

:04—Here are the AP Top Ten listings: #1 Auburn, #2 Duke, #3 Houston, #4 Tennessee, #5 Florida, #6 St. John’s, #7 Alabama, #8

MI State, #9 Texas Tech, #10 Iowa State.

:03—Your ACC favorites to win could include Duke, Louisville or Clemson. Your A-10 hopefuls could be VCU, George Mason, Dayton or Loyola Chicago.

:02—For the record, the Pitt men’s basketball program won National Championships in 1928 and 1930. Been a while! The Duquesne Dukes won the national title in 1955.

:01—AND FOR YOUR BELATED BLACK HISTORY RECORD...IN 1957

THE TENNESSEE A&I TIGERS BECAME THE FIRST HBCU TO WIN A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, WINNING THREE IN A ROW 1957, 1958 AND 1959. THE TEAM IS NOW KNOWN AS TENNESSEE STATE UNIV. AND IN 1966

TEXAS WESTERN COLLEGE, NOW UTEP, DEFEATED THE GIANT UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY TO WIN THE NATIONAL TITLE WITH FIVE BLACK STARTERS (YOU CAN RELIVE

THE GREAT ACHIEVEMENT WATCHING THE SPORTS MOVIE CLASSIC GLORY ROAD!) :00 LET’S DANCE!

PITT SENIOR ISHMAEL LEGGETT WAS CELEBRATED ON SENIOR DAY, MARCH 8 AGAINST BOSTON COLLEGE, A PITT 93-67 WIN.

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Green Party says Dems are never coming back after supporting genocide?

The importance of good credit

by Lindiwe Vilakazi

For New Pittsburgh Courier

Financial literacy helps lead to good credit, and a strong credit score is critical to financial stability.  However, financial literacy often varies within the African American population, leaving many to fall victim to the hardships that come with low credit scores.  Nerdwallet reports: “A good credit history shows

potential lenders that you have a track record of repaying borrowed money as agreed.  That can reassure them that you’re likely to do so in the future and are a desirable customer.  A solid credit history can also be important to potential landlords, employers, and, in many states, insurers.”

According to the Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) credit scoring model, credit scores are rated within five specific categories, being: Poor credit (300-579), Fair credit (580-669), Good credit (670-739), Very good credit (740-799), and Excellent credit (800850).

Financial research shows significant disparities among various racial and ethnic groups. The Urban Institute reported median credit scores in majority Black, Hispanic, White, and Native American communities.

Median numbers showed that White and Hispanic communities held the highest median scores.  Conversely, Native American and Black communities maintained the lowest scores, with credit scores within Black communities averaging 627 in the ‘Fair’ range.

Benefits of Good Credit and How to Obtain Better Scores

Good to Excellent credit scores beget optimal results when renting and house-hunting, while even impacting some prospective employers’ decision if they chose to review credit score in the hiring process.

With good credit, people are more likely to be approved by lenders and banks for credit applications (including loans or mortgages, and credit cards), while also likening the offering of lower interest rates, saving a substantial amount of money over time. In addition, good credit can assist with better loan terms, receiving higher credit limits on credit cards, or securing a lower fixed-rate mortgage.

Likewise, a positive credit score can help interested buyers receive better cars and home insurance rates.  In addition, car insurance companies will consider credit-based scores to determine monthly premiums in certain states where this practice is allowed.

When a credit score is deemed low, there are often higher premiums.

A strong credit score is largely based on personal credit habits that are imperative to improve for an easier livelihood.  Here are a few tips on what habits to adopt to ascend into the good to excellent credit score range:

• Pay Bills On Time: Your payment history

Credit card debt has hit a record high of $1.17 trillion. Yet, everyone you talk to claims they pay their credit cards off every month. If that’s true, how is the balance rising? Somebody is lying! The average interest rate on credit cards is 22.80 percent, while department store cards can soar as high as 30.45 percent. Companies earn more on credit cards than they do in the stock market. Financial advisers may disagree on many things, but one thing we all agree on is that credit cards are bad debt! Credit cards are one of the most misused financial tools out there. Swipe now, worry later—that’s the mentality. But that “later” comes with high interest, stress, and a financial mess. If you’re serious about building wealth, you need to stop using credit cards for these expenses. Let’s break it down.

Furniture— The Trap of Low Monthly Payments

That “no interest for 12 months” deal sounds great—until you realize that if you don’t pay it off in full, they hit you with retroactive interest on the full amount. Suddenly, your $1,500 couch costs you $2,300. And let’s be real—most people don’t pay it off in time. Furniture is a want, not a need. Save up and buy it outright!

Weddings — Love Doesn’t Need Debt

Nothing says “Happily NEVER After” like starting your marriage in financial

by Laura Onyeneho Houston Defender

Living paycheck to paycheck is a financial situation where an individual or family’s income barely covers essential living expenses such as housing, utilities, groceries, and transportation. If one paycheck were to be missed, it would lead to significant financial strain and difficulty in meeting basic needs. This precarious financial situation leaves little room for saving or investing, making individuals vulnerable to unexpected emergencies or income loss.

According to a survey conducted by Payroll.org, a staggering 78 percent of Americans find themselves living paycheck to paycheck, marking a 6 percent increase from the previous year. This means more than three-quarters of the population struggles to save or invest after covering their monthly expenses.

Chawn Payton, a Northwestern Mutual financial advisor, says that living paycheck to paycheck often means “spending the money before it even hits the bank account” and being unable to “level up financially.”

This can make it difficult to save for the future or enjoy life in the present.

How Did We Get Here?

The root causes can be attributed to increased spending, which is outpacing income growth. High inflation and rising interest rates are contributing factors. According to the Federal Reserve’s report, 40 percerent of adults experienced a rise in their family’s monthly spending

stress! That dream wedding can quickly turn into a nightmare when you’re still paying for it years later. If you can’t afford the big wedding, scale it down. Focus on the marriage, not the party. Medical Bills — Negotiate First Hospitals and doctors WANT their money—but they’re also willing to work with you. Instead of slapping that hospital bill on a 25 percent interest credit card, negotiate a payment plan with the hospital. Many offer zero-interest options or discounts for upfront payments. Your health matters, but so does your financial future!

Vacations— Pay for Fun, Not Regret That trip to the Bahamas was amazing… until you’re still paying it off years later. There’s nothing relaxing about coming home to a mountain of debt. If you can’t afford the trip, don’t take it. Save up and go debtfree. Future you will thank you. College Costs — The Most Expensive Swipe of Your Life College tuition is already expensive. But paying 20 percent-plus interest on top of it? That’s financial insanity. Stu-

compared to the previous year. In Houston, individuals need to earn $75,088 annually (or $36.10 hourly) to live comfortably and avoid living paycheck to paycheck.

Payton adds that much of the difficulty arises from deeper issues, such as one’s relationship with money. “If you come from a household where you saw your parents live paycheck to paycheck, you may emulate those behaviors,” Payton says. “To address the challenges of living paycheck to paycheck, individuals must adopt proactive measures to improve their

dent loans may not be perfect, but they at least come with lower interest rates and flexible repayment options. Putting tuition on a credit card is a one-way ticket to financial disaster. Clothing — If You Can’t Afford It, Wait Don’t charge your clothes on a credit card! Don’t go BROKE trying to look rich! If you don’t have the cash, you don’t need the outfit. Trends change, but debt sticks around. Instead of financing your wardrobe, build a budget-friendly style that keeps you out of debt and looking good. Down Payments—No Cash? No House. A down payment on a home is a commitment—and if you have to swipe a credit card to cover it, you ain’t ready. Get your financial house in order first, then seek homeownership! If you can’t save the down payment, how will you afford property taxes, maintenance, and unexpected expenses? The same goes for cars. No cash for a down payment? You can’t afford it. Period. Taxes—The IRS Doesn’t Forget Paying your taxes with a credit card might seem convenient, but the pro-

financial well-being.” Budgeting Basics

One key strategy is creating a comprehensive budget that accurately reflects income and expenses. Payton suggests starting with a spending plan rather than a budget, as the term “budget” can often feel restrictive. “Go back through two or three months of your bank statements—normal months, not months where you had major travel or expenses—and print them out,” he advises. From there, categorize your spending into “needs” and “wants” to identify areas for reduction.

By analyzing these spending habits, you can make small but significant adjustments. “You may have 12 subscriptions you forgot about, or you’re spending unnecessarily on luxuries like monthly cosmetic boxes or extra streaming services,” Payton explains. “Reducing discretionary spending can create breathing room in your finances.”

Building an emergency fund is crucial for financial resilience. Setting aside a portion of each paycheck into a dedicated savings account can provide a financial safety net during unexpected hardship, such as medical emergencies or job loss.

Payton suggests automating savings to help people stay consistent: “When saving is automatic, you don’t think about it, and the money grows without extra effort.”

Another effective strategy is seeking additional income through side gigs or part-time work. Payton ac-

cessing fees and high-interest rates can make this a costly choice. The IRS offers installment plans with much lower interest rates. Don’t let tax season push you deeper into debt. Gambling — The House Always Wins

Using credit cards for gambling is a slippery slope. Not only can you lose the money you gambled, but you’re also piling up debt with high interest. Some credit card companies even treat gambling transactions as cash advances, which come with higher fees and interest rates. Cash Advances —The Silent Killer Speaking of cash advances, avoid them like the plague. They come with immediate interest, higher rates, and no grace period. It’s like borrowing money from a loan shark. If you’re that desperate for cash, it’s time to reassess your financial habits.

Utilities and Groceries — The Budget Busters If you’re putting everyday expenses like utilities and groceries on a credit card because you can’t afford them otherwise, you’re living beyond your means. This is a red flag that it’s time to reassess your budget and cut unnecessary expenses, and Get A GRIP on your Money! REAL TALK: Credit Cards Are NOT Free Money

CHAWN PAYTON, Financial Advisor for Northwestern Mutual. Credit: Chawn Payton

A STAGGERING 78 PERCENT of Americans find themselves living paycheck to paycheck, a survey finds. To save, one financial adviser suggests starting with a spending plan rather than a budget.

by JPMorganChase

Most of us don’t enjoy doing taxes. They’re a hassle, they’re complicated, and by the time they’re done, you’re ready to pull your hair out.

Fortunately, there are some great strategies you can employ to reduce your stress levels when tax time is upon you.  Plan Ahead

This is a BIG one when it comes to reducing stress. The longer you wait to get documents together, to start filing, and to schedule a tax appointment, the more stressful it’s going to be as the deadline to turn them in looms ever closer. Make your list of necessary documents, and start collecting them as soon as you can. Common tax forms include:

• W-2s

• 1099 forms

• Investment records

• Insurance information

You should also know which deductions and credits you’re eligible for. Getting all of it together as early as possible is a great way to ensure you’re not scrambling when the time comes. Start Early

This particular tip has multiple benefits. First, and most obviously, the sooner you start your taxes, the sooner you finish your taxes and can reap the benefits of your return sooner. But the benefits of an early start extend beyond

Make tax season less stressful with these strategies Federal job cuts threaten Black middle class

by ReShonda Tate

Houston Defender

For decades, the federal government has been a pillar of economic security for Black workers, providing steady employment, benefits and opportunities often denied in the private sector.

But sweeping job cuts under the Trump administration, spearheaded by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, are rapidly dismantling this pathway to the middle class.

“The federal workforce was a means to help build the Black middle class. It hired Black Americans at a higher rate than private employers,” said Sheria Smith, president of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 252, which represents Education Department employees. Recent mass layoffs, buyouts, and firings are

just peace of mind.  If you’re doing your taxes by yourself, starting earlier gives you the ability to take your time. If necessary, you can start, stop for a while, and come back again when you’re feeling less stressed. Even if you’re booking an appointment with an accountant or tax professional, the earlier you get in, the better it is for everyone. Tax pros tend to have a much

disproportionately affecting Black employees across multiple federal agencies. At least 75,000 government employees have accepted buyout offers, with thousands more terminated in recent weeks. Many were either recent hires or dismissed for alleged subpar performance.

The Department of Education, a prime target for closure under Trump’s agenda, has seen significant layoffs. Smith noted that 74 workers at the department had been let go— 60 of them Black.

At the Department of Health and Human Services, where 1,300 new hires were cut, 20 percent of the workforce was Black. The Department of Veterans Affairs, which recently laid off 1,000 employees, saw 24 percent of its Black staff displaced. These numbers illustrate just how vital federal employment has been for Black economic mobility, said Marcus

more open schedule earlier in the season, meaning they can get your return done faster than they would if you’re coming in close to the deadline.

Know Your Deductions

This one can be tricky, but it’s well worth the work it takes. If you know ahead of time which deductions you’re eligible for and have the paperwork to back them up, it makes itemized deduc-

Casey, a fellow at the Brookings Institution’s Economic Studies program.

“Whether it was from the post office, through direct growth of federal agencies, through the military—the government fought against the headwinds associated with the private sector,” Casey said. “The federal government has been essential to the build -

ing of the Black middle class.”

“Morale Is so Low”

Among those affected is a worker at the VA in Houston, who spoke anonymously for fear of retaliation. He described a tense atmosphere in which employees live in fear of sudden termination.

“Morale is so low,” he said. “People who should be there are gone. Ev -

$1,800 in your overall card balances. (This post was originally published on The Washington Informer)

below 30 percent of your available credit to maintain a strong credit score.  For example, if you have $6,000 in available credit, it is best to not exceed

Credit should not be used as a supplement to your income. Rates on credit cards are extremely high plus you tend to spend more when using credit cards compared to spending cash. When you use credit cards and carry a balance, you’re essentially paying high prices for your vices! Here’s what to do instead: Build an Emergency Fund—Many people swipe credit cards because they have no cash reserves. Start with $1,000 and work toward 3-6 months of expenses. Budget for

tions more straightforward. Do you work from home? Figure out whether you can deduct parts of your home office from your return. Check on which tax credits you’re eligible for, be it educational, family-based, or something related to your home. Do you get a boost for solar panels on your house? Did you buy a heat pump to help regulate your home’s temperature? You could get a significant rebate as a result.

Knowing what you’re getting ahead of time goes a long way toward making the entire process easier.

Hire a Pro

Finding an accountant or tax professional in your area and paying them to file your taxes for you can exponentially reduce your stress during this time of year. It can be a little pricey, but for most CPAs, knowing the tax laws is their entire job, and they do it well.  Giving them your documents and either sitting with them as they fill out the forms or dropping the documents off and letting them work on their own time can make the season infinitely less stressful for you. On top of that, most CPAs and tax pros have some form of audit protection, allowing you further peace of mind should the IRS want another look.

Follow these expert strategies to make this year’s tax season as stress-free as possible.

eryone is nervous about the next shoe dropping.”

He had planned to retire after 20 or 25 years of service but now doubts he will make it.

“Every indicator is that my head will be chopped off sooner or later. How can anyone be productive with that hanging over you?”

Undoing DEI to Cut the Federal Workforce

Trump’s changes started with dismantling Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in federal hiring, framing them as a

“destructive ideology.” These cuts extend beyond DEI-focused jobs, disproportionately affecting Black employees across departments.

“A lot of Black people not only benefited from what they call DEI now, but the original affirmative action programs, and the veteran preferences,” Casey said. “That combination helped a lot of people get a foothold in the civil service.”

knowledges that “not all avenues for extra income are for everybody,” but encourages individuals to explore the growing options available, whether that’s a side hustle or career advancement. “The internet has exposed many different ways to bring in extra income, and you just have to figure out which one is right for you,” he adds. To help people manage discretionary spending, Payton recommends a more hands-on approach using the cash envelope method. “You allocate literal cash for discretionary expenses, and when the envelope is empty, that’s it,” he says. “Using cash rather than credit or debit cards forces you to think twice before making unnecessary purchases.”

Imagine heading to Best Buy to buy a $1,500 TV on Black Friday. “If you swipe your card, it’s easy to ignore the impact, but if you’re laying down $1,500 in $20 bills, you feel that sting,” Payton says. Financial guidance from experts can be invaluable. Many organizations offer free or low-cost financial literacy programs, and connecting with a financial advisor like Payton can provide personalized strategies to help you break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle. As Payton advises, it starts with “acknowledging your financial habits and being mentally ready to make a change.”

FEDERAL JOB CUTS under Trump threaten the Black middle class, disproportionately affecting Black employees across agencies. Credit: Aaron Kittredge/Pexels

Observing Women’s History Month 2025

March 2025 represents the advent and observance of Women’s History Month (WHM). This is an annual period that highlights the contributions of women to events/situations in history and contemporary society.

The first celebration of women, i.e., Women’s History Day, took place on February 28, 1909, in New York City. In 1978, an educational task force in Sonoma County, California, kicked off Women’s History Week on March 8, which became International Women’s Day. In March 1980, after celebrations had spread across the country, President Jimmy Carter declared that March 8 was officially the start of National Women’s History Week. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as Women’s History Month.

The need for a period to celebrate women has come from the fact that women have been often ignored historically. As recently as the 1970s, women’s history was an unknown topic in the general public’s consciousness and in K-12 school curricula.

Currently, women are as important as ever, but even today, there are safeguards that must be put in place in order to ensure societal parity for them. Ultimately, the need for a period to celebrate women has come from the fact that women deserve to be protected for their important worldly contributions.

There was a time not too long ago when women were not allowed to have their own credit cards, buy property, wear pants, and more. Today, the right to vote was attained due to advocacy connected with the Women’s Movement. Even now, women haven’t attained 100 percent parity. In fact, the current presidential regime is doing its job to move women backward, as seen in psychological attacks on women serving in combat in the military, taking away a woman’s right to do whatever she deems fit with her body, and more. In other words, women didn’t fully enjoy the freedoms that they had up until recently, before Trump’s deconstruction of America. The current regime is in the process of attempting to take us backward to the challenging past. However, there is a great light on the horizon, and its hue shines with the essence of HOPE! Though it’s true that “deconstruction” is currently ongoing, it’s also true that there is room for RESISTANCE! This would be a logical strategic objective.

Women hold up half of the sky—depending upon where they reside, it is often more than that! Many women have stepped up to the plate to enhance the lives of women and girls. Women, who usually tend to nurture those around them, can play a huge role in helping to “save” all of society, including, hopefully, cooperative men. It is often said that when one door closes, another will open. That’s one of nature’s more esoteric laws, and it rings true! Women are now in a unique position to take control of their own destinies. This is true because “growth” usually accompanies the expansion of knowledge, and along with this, can help people better understand how to work together to accomplish collective goals. Democracy is one of these worthy goals.   African American women should band together with others to fight the malevolent onslaught of far-right policies. It is high time that we understand that life on Earth appears to be a gigantic experiment to see if diverse people can successfully live together. Why is this important? We can probably rest assured that more than one race of people will always occupy the Earth, and because of that, we’d better learn how to get along with each other. There are people who are enemies of our country and others who actually have the capacity to blow up the whole planet!

With that said, women tend to be the peacemakers of the world. Of course, not ALL of them follow that blueprint. They are, however, often uniquely situated to serve as ambassadors and socio-political organizers. In this regard, women should be highly valued. And Women’s History Month is a great time to remember this and to actualize this ambitious goal. Aluta continua.

(Reprinted from the Chicago Crusader)

What have we become?

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—I go to bed at night drained from the bad news of the day brought on mainly from a man who advertises himself as King. I wake up in the morning and there’s more bad news with which he leads. Like others, I go to the store and have to pass by certain food counters because of the shock of rising stickers on things we once automatically picked up. I became ill for a rare time in life and had to leave the stress I was experiencing from meanness by a few that outweighed the goodness of others.  I experienced a huge disregard for what I’d been doing for nearly 20 years—often on my own dime, and too much of my time, never taking vacations because I was the only professional staff working and playing almost every role except the few things I was able to get family and friends to do. Ultimately, I felt responsible for the success of the organization. I rarely got paid anything after quitting a good job, relying on income from speaking engagements, writing a few books and selling a few, and I shared as much as I could helping others.  To get the work done and the organization prospering, with no retirement benefits, no vacation time, no sick leave and little pay if I could raise the money from friends who

Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq.

worked in companies that donated to our programs. I had family and a few friends who helped me at the national level to accomplish great things. I was an activist and honored all over the world for my work in human rights, while working for civil rights in my own nation. There’s no benefit to me to call names of those who claim the glory for my work and my many sacrifices, but did little or nothing to help. I find myself with few tangible benefits. Why do I talk about this now? A few days ago, a young woman in my neighborhood went to the top of a building and threatened to jump. I was so sad and wondered what was so bad in her life that it wasn’t worth living. My instinct was to wonder what I could‘ve done to help her, but all I could do was pray for her and people like her. I know a lot of people who’re losing faith and wonder how, on my limited resources, I can help more. I share a

few beans and rice. I know many, despite the ability to help others, choose not to. Some even choose to make the lives of others miserable and relish how they can do that. My plea is for more people to look around, find somebody to help—and just do it.  Most people are grateful for small things others do for them when they can’t do for themselves. They just want to know they’re not alone as their current leader does everything possible to make their lives miserable. I looked across the TV screen as Trump made hostile remarks about people he caused to be fired. He made a long awful speech with grievances against those he’s punishing now, while forgiving those who did a lot to damage our nation’s Capitol I looked across the table from him in his news conference, saw a bunch of men laughing at Trump’s sad talking points while many of us teared up. He claims his friend, Vladimir, as he now admiringly calls him, wants to end the war, as he continues to bomb the hell out of Ukraine!  If they‘re such good friends, why won’t he ask him to end the war he started? If we’re such good people, why aren’t we doing all we can to help, not hurt others?

(Dr. E. Faye Williams is President of The Dick Gregory Society.)

Rest In Peace, GOP

Republicans have been known as the GOP for over 150 years. According to historians, as early as the 1870s,  the Republican Party was referred to as either the “grand old party” or the “gallant old party” to emphasize its role in preserving the Union during the Civil War.

The Republican Party of Minnesota, for instance, adopted a platform in 1874 that it said “guarantees that the grand old party that saved the country is still true to the principles that gave it birth.”

However, that party has been murdered and its grave marker reads, “Here lies a party that once thought itself grand murdered by those who tried to be great, but failed.”

Republicans need to be reminded of their founding values. The Republican

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Party was formed as an anti-slavery party. They were against the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854, which would let each territory determine whether to allow slavery. The founders of the Republican Party wanted to stop the expansion of slavery because they believed it was against the ideals of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Some founders of the Republican Party even wanted to abolish slavery everywhere in the

United States.

And, yes, Mr. Trump, Republican president William McKinley once supported tariffs to protect the United States’ tinplate industry, but as the country expanded and interacted with the world, he soon realized the folly of that continuing practice. Prior to McKinley’s assassination in 1901, he said this: “The period of exclusiveness is past. The expansion of our trade and commerce is the pressing problem. Commercial wars are unprofitable.  A policy of good will and friendly trade relations will prevent reprisals. Reciprocity treaties are in harmony with the spirit of the times, measures of retaliation are not.”

The Republican Party is no longer the GOP, the Grand Old Party; it is truly the POT, the Party of Trump.

years ago, the brutality of Bloody Sunday struck the American conscience

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—

“At times history and fate meet at a single time in a single place to shape a turning point that is man’s unending search for freedom. So it was at Lexington and Concord. So it was a century ago at Appomattox. So it was last week in Selma, Alabama.”—President Lyndon Johnson

The headline on the front page of the New York Times, 60 years ago this week, read, “Alabama police use gas and clubs to rout Negroes.

The eighth paragraph: “John Lewis, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, was among the injured. He was admitted to the Good Samaritan Hospital with a possible skull fracture.”

The Selma Voting Rights Campaign had been going on for more than nine weeks at that point.  Day after day, Black citizens, tried to enter the Dallas County Courthouse to register to vote. Day after day, Sheriff Jim Clark and his deputies blocked their path. Hundreds were arrested, and many were beaten. But the campaign had, so far, failed to attract the widespread sympathy of the nation.

“The world doesn’t know this happened because you didn’t photograph it,” Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., told Life magazine’s Flip Schulke, who’d put down his camera to assist a child who’d been knocked to the ground.

“I’m not being cold-blooded about it, but it is so much more important for you to take a picture of us getting beaten up than for you to be another person joining in the fray.”

On March 7, 1965, photographers and network television captured the violence on the Edmund Pettus

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Bridge and changed the course of American history.

At 9:30 p.m., ABC interrupted the broadcast of Judgment at Nuremberg, an acclaimed 1961 film that explores Germans’ individual and collective responsibility for the Holocaust, to show the brutal footage.

“The juxtaposition struck like psychological lightning in American homes,” journalists Gene Roberts and Hank Klibanoff wrote in The Race Beat, an account of the role newspapers and television played in the Civil Rights Movement.

Photographs of an unconscious Amelia Boynton—one showing a trooper wielding a billy club above her, another with a fellow marcher trying to lift her off the ground— were splashed across the front pages of newspapers and magazine covers not just in the United States but around the world.

On March 9, President Lyndon Johnson released a statement “deploring the brutality with which a number of Negro citizens of Alabama were treated when they sought to dramatize their deep and sincere interest in attaining the precious right to vote.”

On March 15, the Voting Rights Act

of 1965 was introduced in the U.S. Senate, jointly sponsored by majority leader Mike Mansfield, a Democrat, and minority leader Everett Dirksen, a Republican. President Johnson signed it on August 6, with Lewis, King, Rosa Parks and other civil rights leaders standing alongside him. For decades, the Voting Rights Act enjoyed the full support of both parties. But around the moment Black voting rates started to reach parity with White rates, the Supreme Court in 2013 gutted the Act to remove a provision that voting changes in states with a history of suppression must be approved by the Justice Department. Subsequent Supreme Court decisions have further weakened the Act, and states have rushed to enact racially-motivated restrictions on voting.

This week, Rep. Terri Sewell— whose district includes Selma—reintroduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Among other provisions the legislation would require federal review of specific voting practices known to be used to discriminate against voters of color and restore voters’ ability to challenge racial discrimination in court. When urging Congress to pass the Voting Rights Act in 1965, President Johnson said, “Rarely, at any time, does an issue lay bare the secret heart of America itself.  Rarely are we met with a challenge, not to our growth or abundance, our welfare or security, but to the values and the purpose and meaning of our nation.” Sixty years later, we face that challenge once again.

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Note to every American: Keeping coal plants open—never mind bringing more online—kills people.  And closing coal plants saves lives.  It also saves communities. It makes air and water cleaner and safer. It saves households money on their electricity bills. And it makes way for growth in renewable energy, which is better for the environment, makes power grids more resilient and reliable, and creates more jobs than coal ever will—or ever should—again.     West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey needs to pay attention.

In a recent interview with Fox News, Gov. Morrisey extolled the virtues of coal in US competition with China in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) race, “advanced manufacturing,” and energy. He is wrong on all counts. The way we compete with China and ensure American economic leadership in this century—while also building an economy that lifts all boats at home—is by accelerating our transition away from dirty and unnecessary fossil fuels like coal. As Mountain State Spotlight pointed out in its recap of Morrisey’s State of the State address last month, to double down on coal “is to continue the tradition of the same extractive industries that have left streams polluted, men dying in their 50s, and towns with soot in their attics.” Gov. Morrisey should be embracing clean energy like other big coal states have done. He and the other public officials keeping West Virginia anchored to coal are prioritizing coal executives’ profits over the state’s working families.

A report released this past summer by Energy Innovation Policy and Technology showed West Virginia’s stubborn reliance on coal is the reason increases in the state’s electricity costs have outpaced inflation. The report’s author, Brendan Pierpont pointed out that even when “utilities have conducted analyses that suggest that these coal plants should retire, regulators have pushed uneconomic plans to stay online, push the utilities to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in new investment in those plants and requiring those coal plants to run even when there’s cheaper power available on the market. So these costs are all costs that are going to electricity consumers.”

Appalachian Power, one of West Virginia’s main energy providers, has increased monthly residential prices by at least 30 percent since 2013. That is 30 times more than the relative one percent increase in average residential electricity prices across the country over the same time period. The Center for Economic and Policy Research says that is because “West Virginia’s energy providers rely heavily on inefficient coal plants.”

Instead of clinging to coal, West Virginia needs to stand up for its ratepayers—as well as West Virginians’ health and jobs —like other major coal states have done. West Virginia is the country’s second largest producer of coal. Pennsylvania is third and Illinois is fourth.

As of 2023, Pennsylvania had roughly 4,800 people working in the coal mining industry and more than 96,000 employed in clean energy jobs. In the same year, the Illinois coal industry employed a hair over 2,300 people and had nearly 129,000 clean energy jobs. Progress is happening in West Virginia too, where even the state’s dogged devotion to coal could not keep the benefits of the landmark Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) from reaching the state. At least 5,768 clean energy jobs have been added just since passage of the IRA in 2022. And while as of 2023 there were still 14,000 coal mining jobs in West Virginia, you could still hear the sound of coal’s death knell when you realize that figure is down from more than 21,000 coal jobs in 2010. More numbers from 2023: coal accounted for just 5.4 percent of Pennsylvania’s utility-scale electricity generation that year and 15.3 percent of Illinois’, whereas West Virginia’s was a whopping 85.6 percent— the highest in the nation. This is in part due to a 2021 directive issued by the West Virginia Public Service Commission that requires coal plants in the state to operate at a minimum capacity factor of 69 percent —a mindbogglingly backwards policy that illustrates West Virginia’s addiction to kowtowing to the coal industry and carries a steep cost West Virginia households.  Since 2010, 389 coal-fired power plants have been retired or had their retirements announced. Internal Sierra Club analysis based on the Clean Air Task Force’s “Toll from Coal” study shows this reduction in coal burning has prevented nearly 62,000 premature deaths and saved Americans $29 BILLION in health care costs. If West Virginia wants to show it is serious about protecting its people’s health, pocketbooks, and economic opportunity, it needs to get serious about ditching coal.

(Ben Jealous is the Executive Director of the Sierra Club and a Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania.)

Green Party says Dems are never coming back after supporting genocide?

Dr. Randolph “Butch” T. Ware III was the Green Party’s 2024 vice presidential candidate and is currently running for governor of California in 2026. Ware is an associate professor of history at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research focuses on Islamic thinking, anti-slavery movements in West Africa and the African Diaspora, and the “intersection of race, religion, and revolutionary thought.”

Progressive commentator Briahna Joy Gray hosts the podcast Bad Faith, where Ware recently made an appearance. The episode was titled Democrats are never coming back after genocide support.

They began talking about Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show. Both appreciated Lamar’s performance and felt it was intertwined with symbolism but disputed many analysts’ claims that it contained a profound political statement that was much needed following Donald Trump’s reelection.

According to Ware, the only meaningful statement made during the halftime show was by a performer who momentarily raised a Palestinian flag to remind the massive Super Bowl audience of the suffering in Gaza caused by Israel’s war against Hamas.

Ware went on to say that the Democratic Party will encourage their constituents to be outraged by Trump’s foreign policy. However, it was the Democratic President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris who were directly responsible for the genocide in Gaza by arming Israel.

During the 2024 presidential election, the Green Party attempted to pull votes away from Democratic nominee Kamala Harris by denouncing her for not supporting an arms embargo on Israel. Harris supporters stated that she couldn’t disassociate herself from Biden’s policy without appearing weak on the international stage, but Ware insisted that every effort to protect the Democrats from facing accountability for “the evil that their own hands have wrought is equally evil.”

On October 7, 2024, one year after Hamas’ sneak attack on Israel, which became the largest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust, Ware did not condemn Hamas’ terror attack or express concern for the hostages Hamas still held captive; instead, he created a video to commemorate Hamas’ armed resistance to “oppression, White supremacy, genocide, and

European barbarism.” Ware described October 7th as the equivalent of Nat Turner’s slave uprising in 1831.

On the Bad Faith podcast, Ware revealed that he predicted during the presidential race that the Democratic Party had no chance of winning the White House because the party had lost the Muslim vote in swing states. Ware further claimed that the Muslim vote will never return to the Democratic Party after the Biden/Harris administration aided Israel in perpetrating genocide on the Palestinians in Gaza.

Then Ware promoted the Green Party as the only viable option for voters who were sick of the two major parties but saw no meaningful alternative to challenging the warmongering duopoly.

The irony is that Ware is the one who supported genocide, not Biden or Harris.

After Hamas attacked, the Biden/Harris administration armed Israel but refused to provide them with specific weapons that would cause even more collateral damage. Additionally, Biden/Harris were extremely critical of Israel’s war tactics.

These were not the actions of a presidential administration involved in a genocide. These were the acts of a self-conscious administration that believed the high number of civilian casualties in Gaza caused by Israel’s retaliatory strikes reflected negatively on the United States.

The Biden/Harris administration also advocated that Israel should do all in its power to decrease the amount of collateral damage in Gaza. Despite Israeli compliance, most anti-war groups continued to accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza.

The large number of women and children among civilian casualties horrified anti-war groups. Because Gaza is such a small region, anti-war groups reasoned that if civilian casualties continued at such alarming rates throughout a prolonged war, the whole population of Gaza would be exterminated. Therefore,

anti-war groups accused Israel of genocide, figuring that if the whole civilian population of Gaza was killed as a result of collateral damage, the outcome would constitute genocide, whether Israel intended it or not.

The anti-war groups’ claim of genocide was based on a projected outcome, but it was also a strategy to shame Israel into a ceasefire. The shaming went like this: Israel was established as a safe haven for Jews during the Nazi genocide, but its treatment of the Palestinian people makes Israel no different from the Nazis.

However, it’s the legal definition of genocide that determines whether or not it’s being committed, and genocide requires “intentions” to destroy a national, ethnic, racial, or religious group in whole or in part.

The legal definition of genocide does not use a degree system like that of murder.

A first-degree murder is always premeditated, whereas a second-degree murder, like involuntary manslaughter, involves an intent to cause harm, but the killing was unintentional. Israel is guilty of high rates of collateral damage, which is akin to involuntary manslaughter; however, Hamas is guilty of first-degree murder and genocidal intent following their Oct. 7th attack on Israel, in which they slaughtered over 1,000 civilians.

A month after Hamas’ attack, Ghazi Hamad, a senior Hamas official, had a press conference in Beirut, Lebanon. He bragged that the October 7th attack by Hamas against Israel was only the beginning. He vowed that Hamas will launch a second, third, and fourth attack on Israel until it is completely annihilated because Israel has no place in their land. Hamas’ genocidal intentions are clear, and the October 7th attack marked the beginning of a genocidal campaign. Ware applauded Hamas’ actions on October 7, 2023, and commemorated them a year later. He rationalized his support for Hamas by calling them “resistance fighters,” but whether Hamas is referred to as resistance fighters, holy rebels, or terrorists, the genocidal intent of their actions remains the same. If Biden and Harris are guilty of supporting genocide, it is only in the second degree, whereas Ware is guilty of supporting genocide in the first.

The tariff wars affect everyone, especially the low income

(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Because I lack a degree in psychology or pathology, I cannot speculate about the motives of the 47th President who, on March 4, embarked on a tariff war with our neighbors and closest allies, Mexico and Canada.  But I can emphatically say that the 475 President’s actions will hurt American consumer.  The President who promised to lower prices and reduce inflation has taken actions that will increase prices and increase inflation.  By inflicting tariffs on our major trading partners (and neighbors), he has aggressively ignited a destructive trade war.

Why?  Part of me is tempted to ask wither the 47th President is really a Putin plant.  Is he bound and determined to blow our country, our political and economic relationships, and the world as we know it. To what end, or his disruptive behavior just a manifestation of his narcissism.  For the 47th President everything is personal.  He attempted to humiliate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, with an unseemly and undiplomatic shouting match in the House that Enslaved People Built (also known by the racially myopic as the White House). Zelenskyy pushed back and the 47th President has paused aid to Ukraine in retaliation.

It’s retaliation all around.  There is a witch hunt against the federal agencies that the current President opposes, including the National Labor Relations Board, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and many others.  The purchased Co-President Elon Musk, with his

by Colonel Jeffrey D. Glover and Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis Jr.

The new FDA-approved weight loss medicines have changed the game for people with obesity, offering millions of Americans a chance to transform their health, prevent disease, and live longer lives. But as demand for these treatments soars, an illegal industry is growing alongside it. Criminal networks, counterfeiters, and rogue compounding pharmacies are taking advantage of patients’ needs, flooding the market with fake, unsafe, and untested knockoffs. In December 2023, the FDA seized thousands of counterfeit injection pens within the U.S. drug supply chain. A Tennessee woman’s home was also raided by police, where officers found more than 300 vials of counterfeit weight loss drugs—semaglutide and tripeptide—that she had been supplying to med spa clinics. After testing, one of the vials contained nothing but water. This is the reality of an unregulated black market. People think they are injecting medicine into their bodies that will improve their health, but they could be injecting poison—or nothing at all. For counterfeiters and other profiteers,

attitude and oversize chain saw, has no limits, or at least none that the 47th President will impose.  And while most economist cringe at his economic policies, he is hell-bent at making a disruptive set of points about tariffs. Imposing 25 percent tariffs on goods coming from Canada (and 20 percent plus from China) hit low-income consumers where they spend, especially because many lower costs goods come from China.  Canada and China have imposed retaliatory tariffs as soon as the US imposed theirs.  Mexico says it will announce its own retaliatory tariffs on March 9.  All these tariffs do Is increase the cost of imported goods.  So, a car manufactured in Mexico that once cost $30,000 will now cost bill at $37,500.  That’s inflationary.  Whoever buys the car at $37,500 will normally mark it up, and they might absorb some of the costs or pass them all along to the consumer.  Inflationary.  The price hikes may drive consumers to lower priced cars that are manufactured here, but manufacturing is international.  Auto parts come from everywhere.  Our markets are international, something the current President seems to have forgotten.

the market is ripe for exploitation—high patient demand and a rising obesity epidemic create the perfect conditions for their illegal trade to thrive. The result? A knock-off weight-loss drug market populated with med spas, online “telehealth” sellers, and unauthorized compounding pharmacies pushing dangerous counterfeit or untested compounded medications. The Black community is especially vulnerable given its higher prevalence of obesity. In 2023, non-Hispanic Black or African American adults were 30 percent more likely to be obese than non-Hispanic White adults, with 43 percent of non-Hispanic Black adults over the age of 18 classified as obese. As the Executive Director of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), I oversee an organization whose mission is to protect our communities from harm. Law enforcement officers are already seeing the rise of counterfeit weight loss drugs spread through our communities. Just as with illicit street drugs, enforcing the law is critical to get these dangerous products off the market. But equally critical is to stem consumer demand. The Trump administration has an op-

I’m talking cars, but what about produce?  Fruit like strawberries, blueberries and avocados are imported from Mexico.  Energy products are imported from Canada.  While this will hit consumers hard, the 47th President doesn’t seem to care. This is an inflationary tax increase, short and simple.  The consumers who will pay are those on the bottom.  A ten or fifteen cent increase on a pint of strawberries won’t hurt the oligarchs, but it will hurt those at the bottom who are stretching their pennies.  And with government layoffs looming, many of those at the bottom, not the administrators and leaders, but the clerical workers and janitors, are the ones most affected.

The tariff wars will have a negative effect on the US economy, courtesy of the President who said he would bring prices down.  Senate Majority Leader John Trone (R-SD) says he doesn’t mind paying more if it the “temporary” tariffs are a means to an end.  But what is the end?  The destruction of our nation as we know it.  The yielding of world leadership to Russia, China, or BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa)?  The United States taking second fiddle to the European Union?

With our country playing the isolation game, those at the bottom are most acutely hurt.  By tariffs, by layoffs and, at the end of the day, by a despot whose narcissistic tendencies oppress people all over the world.

(Dr Julianne Malveaux is an economist and author based in Washington, DC.  Juliannemalveaux.com)

portunity to help curb this rising demand. Currently, there is a proposed rule at the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS) rule that would provide coverage for FDA-approved weight loss drugs, thereby significantly increasing access to these innovative medicines. Unlike other chronic diseases, obesity treatments have been excluded from Medicare coverage. The result has been limited access to authentic medicines, creating a high demand for knock-off versions. While law enforcement must do its part to rein in bad actors, the new administration can help by finalizing the CMS proposed rule. Providing greater access to safe and effective medicines would go. A long way to put illicit suppliers on notice and out of business. No one should be exposed to the risks that come with untested, unregulated injectable medicines and I am confident President Trump will make the right decisions to protect American public health.

(Colonel Jeffrey D. Glover is President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives. His email address is President@ noblenatl.net.)

(Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. is President and CEO of the National Newspaper Publishers Association. His email is dr.bchavis@nnpa.org.)

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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, APRIL 7, 2025 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, APRIL 8, 2025, 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, APRIL 14, 2025, 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.”

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DEFENDANTS: Mary Lou Tassone, solely in her capacity as known heir of Nancy J. Tassone, deceased and Charlotte Ondachek, solely in her capacity as heir of Nancy J. Tassone, deceased and The Unknown Heirs of Nancy J. Tassone CASE NO.: GD-23-014528 *********

DEBT: $60,503.98

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NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stern & Eisenberg, PC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 Ninth Ward, Formerly the Eleventh Ward, of the City of McKeesport: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 317 36th Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 35993, Page 275, Block and Lot Number 0464-R-0063.

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www.newpittsburghcourier.com

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DEFENDANTS: MARK ZGURICH, AS KNOWN HEIR OF KATHLEEN A. ZGURICH, DECEASED CASE NO.: GD-24-004853

********* DEBT: $53,305.24 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: David W. Raphael, Esquire *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PENNSYLVANIA, AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO PARKVALE SAVINGS BANK, 100 Federal Street, 4th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 465-9718

SHORT DESCRIPTION: ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND THE BOROUGH OF MOUNT OLIVER:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 201 ONYX AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED DATED NOVEMBER 29, 1995, RECORDED ON DECEMBER 5, 1995 IN THE DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY AT DEED BOOK VOLUME 09593, PAGE 611. BLOCK & LOT# 33-L-280.

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DEFENDANTS: GEORGE E. FALONEY ********* CASE NO.: GD-24-012345

DEBT: $35,754.51 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 Mt. Oliver:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 120 KOEHLER STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210 AKA 120 KOEHLER STREET, MOUNT OLIVER, PA 15210. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17643, PAGE 63. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 14-M-155.

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DEFENDANTS: MICHAEL L. HAMPTON *********

CASE NO.: MG-22-000140

DEBT: $135,913.06 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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, Municipality of Penn Hills:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 337 IDLEWOOD ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17125, PAGE 512. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER

539-B-254.

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DEFENDANTS: JOSEPH SHANLEY AND THE SECRE-

TARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVEL-

OPMENT

CASE NO.: MG-24-000659

DEBT: $31,012.99

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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, 3rd Ward City of Duquesne:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 813 MEHAFFEY STREET, DUQUESNE, PA 15110. DEED BOOK VOLUME 14578, PAGE 453. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 305-S-262.

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DEFENDANTS: JASON C. COOK

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PLAINTIFF(S): EAST ALLEGHENY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BOROUGH OF EAST MCKEESPORT Vs DEFENDANTS: PATRICIA SIVY CASE NO.: GD-24-004996

DEBT: $45,851.80 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 546 WENDEL ROAD, IWRIN, PA 15642

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 722 PUNTA GORDA AVENUE, EAST MCKEESPORT, PA 15035. DEED BOOK 11798, PAGE 566. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 546-R-173.

NEW PITTSBURGH COURIER CLASSIFIEDS GET RESULTS!

CASE NO.: MG-24-000811

DEBT: $156,117.38 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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, Municipality of Bethel Park: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4672 PRESCOT DRIVE, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16686, PAGE 17. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 317K-80.

9 2 6 1 4 0 7 6

BOY 2

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DEFENDANTS: DONNA M. GERTHOFFER AND THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

CASE NO.: MG-24-000812 *********

DEBT: $68,261.19

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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, Municipality of Monroeville:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2333 MONROEVILLE ROAD, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12074, PAGE 409. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 640-B-55.

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DEFENDANTS: ALBERT G. PLETZ AND THE SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

CASE NO.: MG-24-000734

*********

DEBT: $70,543.48

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: LEON P. HALLER, ESQUIRE *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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, Township of Elizabeth: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3 TRANSIT DRIVE McKEESPORT, PA 15135. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15404, PAGE 470. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 652-G-155.

10APR25 DEFENDANTS: JOSHUA D. HERSHBERGER CASE NO.: MG-24-000770

DEBT: $291,234.02

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: CHELSEA A. NIXON, ESQUIRE

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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, MUNICIPALITY OF MONROEVILLE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1342 WOODCLIFFE DRIVE, MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 15146. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18996, PAGE 473. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0980-B-00008-000000.

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DEFENDANTS: Brenda J. Dudley

*********

CASE NO.: MG-24-000669

DEBT: $47,831.74

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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, 3RD WARD OF THE CITY OF DUQUESNE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BE-

ING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 601 KAHLER STREET, DUQUESNE, PA 15110. DEED BOOK VOLUME 10867, PAGE 72. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 306-C-262.

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DEFENDANTS: Keinesha D. Brown and Quintain M. Brown

CASE NO.: MG-24-000708 *********

DEBT: $129,207.38

*********

NUMBER: (215) 855-9521

ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE

OF BEN AVON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 215 RIDGE AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15202. DEED BOOK VOLUME 5947, PAGE 509. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 214-E-41.

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DEFENDANTS: James C. Lee and Jeffrey R. Eck CASE NO.: MG-24-000426

DEBT: $168,238.27

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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, 1ST WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A CONDOMINIUM UNIT IN THE CARLYLE BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 306 4TH AVENUE, UNIT 1501, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15301, PAGE 326. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1-H-327-1501.

17APR25 DEFENDANTS: T CAPITAL GROUP, LLC, JAY TENENBAUM, INDIVIDUALLY IN THEIR CAPACITY AS GUARANTOR CASE NO.: GD-24-012006 ********* DEBT: $112,473.30

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

5000, 701 MARKET STREET

PA 19106

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

DESCRIPTION:

THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 21ST WARD CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1115 SHEFFIELD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15233. DEED BOOK 11093, PAGE 267. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 22-R-203.

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DEFENDANTS: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EUGENE BOYER JR., DECEASED CASE NO.: GD-24-010833 ********* DEBT: $211,696.21 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS:

OF ATTORNEYS: SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 SHORT DESCRIPTION:

THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, MUNICIPALITY OF MONROEVILLE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 537 FIELDSTONE DRIVE, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146. DEED BOOK 4646, PAGE 665. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 637-S-51.

22APR25 DEFENDANTS: FIDELIS COMMUNITY INVESTMENTS, LLC, FRED JACQUET CASE NO.: GD-23-013693 DEBT: $153,125.86 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 3RD WARD CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELL-

BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 327 DINWIDDIE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15219. DEED BOOK 18465, PAGE 213. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 11-A-171.

23APR25 DEFENDANTS: MELANIE MASCARO BACOT, FELIX BACOT MENA CASE NO.: MG-24-000786 ********* DEBT: $341,854.77 *********

:

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 911 6TH ST, VERONA,PA 15147. DEED BOOK 18736, PAGE 155. BLOCK AND LOTNUMBER445-A-236.

24APR25 DEFENDANTS: CINDY A. PLATEK a/k/a CINDY ANN MICHALOWSKI, WALTER J. PLATEK CASE NO.: MG-22-000936 ********* DEBT: $132,888.28 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 27TH WARD CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3825 ATKINS STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212. DEED BOOK 18904, PAGE 483. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 114-M-168.

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DEFENDANTS: STEPHEN R. MAFFEI, ELAINE M. MAFFEI AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

CASE NO.: GD-19-010340

DEBT: $55,633.06 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Elizabeth L. Slaby, Esquire McGrath McCall, P.C.

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: Four Gateway Center, Suite 1340, 444 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-281-4333 ********************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Baldwin:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SIN-

GLE-FAMILY DWELLING KNOWN AS 5032 FRICH DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227, DEED BOOK VOLUME 9723, PAGE 410, BLOCK & LOT NO. 314-C-218.

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DEFENDANTS: Sean M. Walters, individually and as Trustee for the Domestico Revocable Trust

CASE NO.: MG-18-001363

DEBT: $1,149,422.20

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Perry Russell, Esq. *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 Township of Marshall:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 824 ARBORDALE LANE, WEXFORD, PA 15090. DEED BOOK VOLUME 13093, PAGE 133. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1997-L-00007-0000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: Joan L. Antonacceo and John N. Antonacceo

CASE NO.: MG-23-000624

*********

DEBT: $87,228.92

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Perry Russell, Esq.

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 TOWNSHIP OF SHALER:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 121 IDA DRIVE, GLENSHAW, PA 15116. DEED BOOK VOLUME 4668, PAGE 548. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0520-B-000800000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: Richard Sikora *********

CASE NO.: GD-24-010226

DEBT: $215,882.67

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 MUNHALL:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING

KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 440 E. 10TH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17627, PAGE 247. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 130-L-134.

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DEFENDANTS: AARON BROWN ********* CASE NO.: MG-24-000645

DEBT: $80,498.25 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jill M. Fein, Esquire I Hill Wallack LLP

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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, City of Pittsburgh-20th Ward

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A

TWO-STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2932 ZEPHYR AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15204 DEED BOOK VOLUME 19287, PAGE 557. BLOCK & LOT NO. 42-M-35.

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DEFENDANTS: ARTHUR GERALD *********

CASE NO.: MG-23-000115 *********

DEBT: $36,161.95 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1938 Laketon Rd Pittsburgh, PA 15221. Deed Book Volume 10878, Page 298. Block and Lot 0297-E00221-0000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: SUSAN DESIMONE, EDWARD SUDEY, IN THEIR CAPACITY AS HEIRS OF CHARLES J. SUDEY; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER CHARLES J. SUDEY

CASE NO.: MG-16-000294

DEBT: $77,972.07 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 *********************

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 10TH Ward of the City of McKeesport: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 416 Pine Street McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 12460, Page 227. Block and Lot 0308-F00375-0000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: JOSEY LYN BYRNE aka JOSEY L. BYRNE

CASE NO.: GD-24-005560

*********

DEBT: $319,699.38 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Collier:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 107 Summerfield Estates Dr. Oakdale, PA 15071. Deed Book Volume 17033, Page 570. Block and Lot 0329-B-00012-0000-00. Alternate ID: 9905-X-83857-0000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: DANIELLE COPPOLA

CASE NO.: MG-23-001108

*********

DEBT: $140,615.79

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Municipality of Penn Hills:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 191 VETTER DR, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 17240, PAGE250. BLOCK AND LOT 0632-N- 00092-0000-00.

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PLAINTIFFS BRENTWOOD BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BRENTWOOD BOROUGH, vs. DEFENDANTS: JORDAN A. MALONEY

CASE NO.: GD 23-014271

*********

DEBT: $17,364.25

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: JOHN T. VOGEL, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. 1500 ONE PPG PLACE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3902 ********************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESI-

DENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 133 PENTLAND AVE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA,15227, DEED BOOK, VOLUME 17588, PAGE 222, BLOCK AND LOT 137C-291

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PLAINTIFFS BRENTWOOD BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT vs. DEFENDANTS: JEFFREY D. COLLIGAN

CASE NO.: GD 24-001830

DEBT: $8,163.11 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: JOHN T. VOGEL, TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C.

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: TUCKER ARENSBERG, P.C. 1500 ONE PPG PLACE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412.594.3902

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A RESI-

DENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUM-

BERED AS 110 WEST BRENTRIDGE AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15227, DEED BOOK VOLUME 14313, PAGE 427, BLOCK AND LOT 188-J-81.

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DEFENDANTS: Anthony D. Young

CASE NO.: MG-23-000652

DEBT: $40,325.19

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Ian Yorke, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 Township of North Versailles:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS

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DEFENDANTS: Angela Thompson, Daniel Lorenzo, Howard Alexander, Laura Hobbs, Thomas Alexander, as Surviving Heirs of Mary Lou Alexander a/k/a Marylou Alexander, Deceased, and Unknown Surviving Heirs of Mary Lou Alexander a/k/a Marylou Alexander, Deceased

CASE NO.: GD-24-009396

*********

DEBT: $56,237.09

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 WHITE

OAK: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3009 STATE STREET, MCKEESPORT, PA 15131. DEED BOOK VOLUME 8520, PAGE 407. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 461-0-69.

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DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Heirs of Patricia D. Hughes a/k/a Patricia Dayle Mason a/k/a Patricia D. Mason, deceased and Rhonda Williams Jennings, solely in her capacity as known heir of Patricia D. Hughes a/k/a Patricia Dayle Mason a/k/a Patricia D. Mason, deceased *********

CASE NO.: MG-23-000696

*********

DEBT: $233,668.17

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stern & Eisenberg, PC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 1st Ward of the Borough of Wilkinsburg: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1870 Graham Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15235-2756. Deed Book Volume 11976. Block and Lot Number 0296-L-0107.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough vs DEFENDANTS: Operation Nehemiah Inc.

********* CASE NO.: GD 24-005830

DEBT: $173,166.00

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Wilkinsburg: BEING ALL THAT VACANT COMMERCIAL LAND KNOWN AS MONTIER STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 11908, PAGE 192. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 296-J-1.

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PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills vs DEFENDANTS: Tresa A. Lovie-Slattery, Executrix of the Estate of William K. Slattery, Deceased

*********

CASE NO.: GD 23-014542

DEBT: $18,351.73

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 21O 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 A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 146 SPRING GROVE ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK 9174, PAGE 442. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 448-P-296.

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PLAINTIFF(S) South Allegheny School District vs DEFENDANTS: Phillip Ebon Pollard

CASE NO.: GD 24-009810

DEBT: $10,441.51

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Glassport: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 600 WALL STREET, GLASSPORT, PA 15045. DEED BOOK 18986, PAGE 283: BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 558-R-9.

42APR25 PLAINTIFF(S) South Allegheny School District vs DEFENDANTS: Max-Michael Schlessinger ********* CASE NO.: GD 24-010999 *********

DEBT: $19,008.87 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 21O Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-4400

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Port Vue: HAVING ERECTED THEREON AN INDUSTRIAL MINI-WAREHOUSE BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1901 LIBERTY WAY, MCKEESPORT, PA 15133. DEED BOOK 13490, PAGE 149. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 465-8-152.

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DEFENDANTS: Bishnu P. Acharya and Rohit Acharya, CASE NO.: MG-24-000921 *********

DEBT: $196,889.39

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire, ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4817 E. WILLOCK ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18194, PAGE 540, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 247-D-272.

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DEFENDANTS: Andrew E. Miller

*********

CASE NO.: MG-24-000742

DEBT: $90,237.68

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire, ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 White Oak: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2396 FOSTER ROAD, MCKEESPORT, PA 15131. DBV 17169, PG 537, B/L #461-L-390. 46APR25 DEFENDANTS: Amy

DEBT: $117,788.60 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Powers Kirn, LLC

ADDRESS

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DEFENDANTS: MARY GIBALA, ANNE INCHECK, KNOWN HEIRS OF ROBERT J. FEDOR, JR., DE-

CEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING

RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER ROBERT J. FEDOR, JR., DE-

CEASED

CASE NO.: MG-24-000541

DEBT: $28,348.15

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS:

Jeff Calcagno, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

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, NORTH VERSAILLES TOWNSHIP Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1011 TAYLOR ST, NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137. Deed Book Volume 14764, Page 467. Block and Lot Number 0547-R-00257-0000-

56APR25 DEFENDANTS: DAVID A. RUPP

CASE NO.: MG-24-000872

DEBT: $52,795.61 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

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

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4015 DALEWOOD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK 14788, PAGE 465. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 188-N-192.

57APR25 DEFENDANTS: GARY V. POMILIO

CASE NO.: MG-23-001024

DEBT: $55,182.04 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C.

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 ELIZABETH:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELL-

ING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 212 CIRCLE DRIVE, ELIZABETH, PA 15037. DEED BOOK 8338, PAGE 525. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1130-P-290.

TOWN OF MCCANDLESS Having erected thereon a dwelling

50APR25 DEFENDANTS: JOSEPH C. GRIFFITH; BETH C. GRIFFITH

$39,160.78

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Carolyn Treglia, Esquire ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406

TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF HEIDELBERG Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1725 ELLSWORTH AVENUE, CARNEGIE, PA 15106, aka 1725 ELLSWORTH AVENUE, HEIDELBERG, PA 15106. Deed Book Volume 09526, Page 370. Block and Lot Number O101-G-00016-0000-00

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DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Heirs of Francine Marie Ravenell A/K/A Francine M. Ravenell, deceased ********* CASE NO.: GD-23-011455 *********

DEBT: $126,965.79

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stern & Eisenberg, PC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 3rd Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 517 Arthur St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Deed Book Volume 12113, Page 113. Block and Lot Number 0002-D-0085.

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DEFENDANTS: PAUL A NOVAK, MARY BETH NOVAK A/K/A MARY NOVAK

CASE NO.: MG-16-000765 ********* DEBT: $140,710.22 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

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

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5148 BAPTIST ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15236. DEED BOOK 11711, PAGE 488. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 249-S-186.

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DEFENDANTS: ELIZABETH J. LEONARD, ROBERT J. LEONARD

CASE NO.: . MG-22-000011 ********* DEBT: $112,657.27 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: KML LAW GROUP, P.C. *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322

SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF DRAVOSBURG: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 705 CLEARVIEW DRIVE, DRAVOSBURG, PA 15034. DEED BOOK 16466, PAGE 443. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 309-B-20.

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DEFENDANTS: DONNA ADAMSKI

CASE NO.: MG-24-00272

DEBT: $91,285.17

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jill M. Fein, Esquire / Hill Wallack LLP

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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, Borough of Baldwin

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A ONE-STORY RESIDENTI AL

DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 504 NORTH STREET PITTSBURGH, PA 15227 DEED BOOK VOLUME 9103, PAGE 279. BLOCK & LOT NO. 59- F-18.

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DEFENDANTS: STEVEN D. BOEHM ********* CASE NO.: MG-23-001144

DEBT: $27,980.52 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Ingram: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 97-99 Noll Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Deed Book Volume 15145, Page 434. Block and Lot 0070-M00301-0000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: LEONA JAMES, BARBARA ENNIS, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIRS OF MARY JANE MACURAK; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS, CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST, FROM OR UNDER MARY JANE MACURAK

*********

CASE NO.: MG-22-000201

DEBT: $261,190.56

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

855-225-6906

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 16TH Ward of The City of Pittsburgh:

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2101 Wharton St. Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Deed Book Volume 7177, Page 345. Block and Lot 0012-F00233-0000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: KIARA MARIE CAMPBELL

CASE NO.: MG-23-000657

DEBT: $131,993.90

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

855-225-6906

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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

Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 612 E 19TH Ave, Homestead, PA 15120. Deed Book Volume 18758, Page 298. BLOCK/LOT 0131-H00178-0000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: NICOLE S. ROSS, JOHN ROSS, JR.

*********

CASE NO.: GD-24-005589

DEBT: $36,203.74

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

855-225-6906

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 16th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2605 Spring St Pittsburgh, PA 15210. Deed Book Volume 14721, Page 132. Block and Lot 0013-R00286-0000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: RONALD A. MACK aka RONALD MACK, NANCY L. ROBBIBARO A/K/A NANCY ROBBIBARO, BRUCE MACK , JEFFREY L. MACK A/K/ A JEFFREY MACK A/K/A JEFF MACK, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF AGNES M. MACK AND IN HIS CAPACITY AS GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR BRUCE MACK,UNDERMACK aka JAMES MACK, KENNETH L. MACK aka KENNETH L. MACK, JR. aka KENNETH MACK, IN HIS CAPACITY AS HEIR OF AGNES M. MACK; JAMES A. MACK aka JAMES MACK, IN THEIR CAPACITY AS HEIRS OF AGNES M. MACK; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER AGNES M. MACK

CASE NO.: MG-20-000354

*********

DEBT: $33,302.54

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 855-225-6906 ********************************

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Borough of Bellevue: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 296 Dakota Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202. Deed Book Volume 4503, Page 502. Block and Lot 0216-N00022-0000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: Ronald J. Williams

CASE NO.: MG-23-000409

********* DEBT: $72,193.43

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Ian Yorke, Esq.

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 Municipality of Penn Hills:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 310 ANTHON DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 10066, PAGE 327. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0538-H-00113-0000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: Dominic Candelore and Heather Candelore

CASE NO.: MG-22-000519

DEBT: $124,818.18

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Ian Yorke, Esq.

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 Township of Elizabeth:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 548 HEATH STREET, BUENA VISTA, PA 15018. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11874, PAGE 146. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER: 1266-B-00010-0000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: Donald E. Ramsey, Karen J. Ramsey and Gordon C. Ramsey III

CASE NO.: MG-24-000092

DEBT: $95,883.26

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Ian Yorke, Esq. *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 160, Garden City, NY 11530

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (212) 471-5100

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Borough of McKees Rocks:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 214 ERWIN PLACE, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136 MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN DEED BOOK 6005, PAGE 701. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0043-A-00238-0000-00.

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DEFENDANTS: Edward L. Wallace and Dewanda D. Wallace,

CASE NO.: MG-23-000393 *********

DEBT: $128,310.76

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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, Township of Stowe:

Parcel 1: HAVING THEREON A VACANT LOT KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS MCKINNIE AVENUE, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136. DBV 17433, PG 141, B/L #73-S-147.

Parcel 2: HAVING THEREON A VACANT LOT KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS MCKINNIE AVENUE, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136. DBV 17433, PG 141, B/L #73-S-148.

Parcel 3: HAVING THEREON A VACANT LOT KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS MCKINNIE AVENUE, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136. DBV 17433, PG 141, B/L #73-S-149.

Parcel 4: HAVING THEREON A VACANT LOT KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS MCKINNIE AVENUE, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136. DBV 17433, PG 141, B/L#73-S-150.

Parcel 5: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 38 MCKINNIE AVENUE, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136. DBV 17433, PG 141, B/L #73-S152.

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DEFENDANTS: Robert Posipanka, Amanda McLindon, Nichole McLindon and Jeffrey McLindon, Known Heirs of the Estate of Patricia A. McLindon and The Unknown Heirs, Executors and/or Administrators of the Estate of Patricia A. McLindon,

CASE NO.: GD-22-016107

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DEBT: $82,048.01

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Kristine M. Anthou, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 West Mifflin: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 402 MIFFLIN STREET, WEST MIFFLIN, PA 15122. DBV 17004, PG 299, B/L #306-G-95.

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DEFENDANTS: JAMES DILLON; TIFFANY SALSMAN, CASE NO.: MG-24-000390

DEBT: $87,186.82

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Michelle Pierro, Esq. (PA ID No. 317454)

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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, 1orH Ward - City of Pittsburgh: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1205 DUFFIELD STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15206. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11489, PAGE 359. Block / Lot # 82-A-51

72APR25

DEFENDANTS: Rosewood Property Management LLC, a Pennsylvania Limited Liability Company

CASE NO.: GD-23-011858

DEBT: $99,754.85

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stern & Eisenberg, PC

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 Wilkinsburg: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1142 South Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15221-3006. Deed Book Volume 14650, Page 215, Block and Lot Number 0233-F-0201.

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DEFENDANTS: Francis Drake Lange a/k/a Francis Lange a/k/a Francis D. Lange CASE NO.: MG-24-000677

DEBT:

DEFENDANTS:

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Book Volume 12511, Page 569, Block and Lot Number 0455-C-0104.

75APR25 DEFENDANTS: David A Vickers ********* CASE NO.: MG-19-000050

DEBT: $413,569.56 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stern & Eisenberg, PC ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 North Versailles: PARCEL 1: HAVING ERECTED THEREON AN INDUSTRIAL MULTI-TENANT WAREHOUSE BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3840 CROOKED RUN ROAD, NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137. DEED

VOLUME 15820, PAGE 415, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 548-F-93. PARCEL 2:

ING VACANT INDUSTRIAL LAND

ING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3840 ·CROOKED RUN ROAD, NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15820, PAGE 415, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 548-F-82. PARCEL 3: BEING OTHER INDUSTRIAL LAND AND

76APR25 DEFENDANTS: Mary A Meerhoff and Michael Meerhoff CASE NO.: MG-24-000671

DEBT: $113,289.06 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stern & Eisenberg, PC ********************* ADDRESS OF

78APR25 PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs. DEFENDANTS: Silas H. Jennings, Jr. & Debra R. Jennings CASE NO.: GD 19-004340

$2,638.99

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

281-0587 SHORT DESCRIPTION:

the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 125 Jeanette Drive, Verona, PA 15147. Deed Book Volume 14658, Page 60, Block & Lot No. 230-D-158.

$4,623.46

OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

OF ATTORNEYS:

William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

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PLAINTIFF(S): Woodland Hills School District vs. DEFENDANTS: Arthur David Thomas

CASE NO.: GD 24-004255

DEBT: $2,876.24 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Turtle Creek:

Having-erected thereon a one-story frame house being known as 1639 Monroeville Avenue, Turtle Creek, PA 15145. Deed Book Volume 18425, Page 48. Block & Lot No. 544-E-52.

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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs. DEFENDANTS: Leonard D. Tapley, Jr

CASE NO.: G.D.19-014594

DEBT: $2,566.03 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesportWard 5:

Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 637 Madison Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 14808, Page 304. Block& Lot No. 307-K-331.

90APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs.

DEFENDANTS: Jessie Lee Koval *********

CASE NO.: G.D. 23-003109 *********

DEBT: $2,438.97 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of East Deer:

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23-008700 *********

DEBT: $1,935.16 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Moon: Having erected thereon a one-story commercial garage being known as 370 Moon Clinton Road, Coraopolis, PA 15108. Deed Book Volume 11569, Page 537. Block & Lot No. 806-D-292.

Having erected thereon a one-story frame house being known as 411 Marion Street, Creighton, PA 15030. Deed Book Volume 17796, Page 453. Block & Lot No. 841-K-36.

91APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs.

DEFENDANTS: David Kinneer & Patricia L. Kinneer ********* CASE NO.: G.D. 23-013788

DEBT: $3,542.85 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 *********************

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Jefferson Hills:

Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 2017 Ridge Road, Finleyville, PA 15332. Deed Book Volume 8604, Page 224. Block & Lot No. 1136-B216.

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PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs. DEFENDANTS: Deborah Geiser

CASE NO.: GD 20-000318 DEBT: $5,237.86 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Brackenridge:

Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 1015 6th Avenue, Brackenridge, PA 15014. Deed Book Volume 14685, Page 416, Block & Lot No. 1224-C-245.

93APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs. DEFENDANTS: Craig Richel

CASE NO.: GD 22-012395

DEBT: $3,838.73 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Elizabeth:

Having erected thereon a two story frame house being known as 6009 Meade Street, McKeesport, PA 15135. Deed Book Volume 6564, Page 97. Block & Lot No. 653-G-17.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Municipality of Bethel Park vs. DEFENDANTS: Matthew F. Caruso

*********

CASE NO.: GD 22-011555

DEBT: $2,674.93

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Bethel Park:

Having erected thereon a two-story frame house known 5720 Valleyview Drive, Bethel Park, PA 15102. Deed Book Volume 8682, Page 487. Block & Lot No. 665-F-235.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Township of South Fayette vs.

DEFENDANTS: Robert N. Blosat

CASE NO.: GD 23-008281

*********

DEBT: $2,539.17

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of South Fayette:

Having erected thereon a one-story brick house known as 10 Freedom Drive South, Bridgeville, PA 15017. Deed Book Volume 16369, Page 569. Block & Lot No. 397-B-7.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Township of South Fayette vs.

DEFENDANTS: Raymond L. Walters Jr.

CASE NO.: GD 23-001591

DEBT: $2,780.42

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of East McKeesport:

Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 430 Ocala Street, McKeesport, PA 15035. Deed Book Volume 17283, Page 386. Block & Lot No. 546-R121.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Township of South Fayette vs.

DEFENDANTS: Craig M. Skovranko

CASE NO.: GD 24-001560

*********

DEBT: : $3,339.51

*********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of DuquesneWard 1:

Having erected thereon a three-story commercial funeral home being known as 828 Richford Street, Duquesne, PA 15110. Deed Book Volume 14573, Page 573. Block & Lot No. 304-F-359.

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PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Carnegie vs. DEFENDANTS: Intissar LLC *********

CASE NO.: GD 23-011035

DEBT: $2,544.79 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Carnegie: Having erected thereon a one and a half story brick house being known as 418 Lincoln Avenue, Carnegie, PA 15106. Deed Book Volume 15480, Page 496. Block & Lot No. 66-N-220.

100APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs. DEFENDANTS: David Handley & Daniel Handley & Donald Handley Jr. & Dennis Handley & Darren Handley, Known Heirs of Betty Jo Handley, Deceased, & the Unknown Heirs of Betty Jo Handley, Deceased ********* CASE NO.: GD 14-010275

DEBT: $3,666.81 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Elizabeth: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 206 Shields Street, Buena Vista, PA 15018. Deed Book Volume 5044, Page 125, Block & Lot No. 1266-L284.

101APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): Township of Shaler vs. DEFENDANTS: James T. McNamara, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns

CASE NO.: GD 23-008824

DEBT: $3,892.43

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NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Shaler: Having erected thereon a one-story frame house known as 230 Seavey Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15223. Deed Book Volume 7955, Page 643. Block & Lot No. 166-F-158.

102APR25

DEFENDANTS: Julius J. Markotan, Jr.

CASE NO.: MG-24-000842 *********

DEBT: $144,526.70 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: MDK Legal

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Whitehall: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 710 Glowood Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Document Number 2023-24046, Deed Book Volume 19423, Page 50. Block and Lot Number 0189-F-00075-0000-00.

103APR25

DEFENDANTS: Major R. Rainey, AKA Major Rainey *********

CASE NO.: GD-24-012603 *********

DEBT: $23,678.30 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: MDK Legal

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 5: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 419 Grove Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Document Number 1999-043253, Deed Book Volume 10405, Page 569. Block and Lot Number 0010-N00337-0000-00.

104APR25

DEFENDANTS: Adam Mikesell, as believed Heir to the Estate of Allan M. Mikesell, AKA Allan M. Mikesell, Jr.; Brian Mikesell, as believed Heir to the Estate of Allan M. Mikesell, AKA Allan M. Mikesell, Jr.; Unknown Heirs, to the Estate of Allan M. Mikesell, AKA Allan M. Mikesell, Jr.; Unknown Administrators, to the Estate of Allan M. Mikesell, AKA Allan M. Mikesell, Jr.

CASE NO.: GD-24-008946

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DEBT: $32,153.17

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: MDK Legal

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

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 Penn Hills: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 140 Harvard Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 6869, Page 224. Block and Lot Number 0449-G-00128-0000-00.

105APR25

DEFENDANTS: Eamonn M. Clements ********* CASE NO.: MG-23-000053

DEBT: $228,884.38

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: MDK Legal

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Hampton Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 3055 Marie Drive, Gibsonia, PA 15044. Document Number 2014-17816, Deed Book Volume 15655, Page 138. Block and Lot Number 1355-S00189-0000-00.

106APR25

DEFENDANTS: Shawn J. Pilyih; Christine M. Pilyih CASE NO.: MG-23-001004

DEBT: $12,941.82 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Nelson Diaz *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 475 County Road 520, Ste. 200, Marlboro, NJ 07746

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 212-536-3529

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Reserve

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 349 KOHLMAN DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15214 DEED BOOK VOLUME 11472, PAGE 4, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 117-J-5

107APR25 DEFENDANTS: KRYSTAL KACHINKO ********* CASE NO.: MG-24-000344 ********* DEBT: $56,659.12

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Carolyn Treglia, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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, RESERVE TOWNSHIP Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 3079 MOUNT TROY RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212. Deed Book Volume 12998, Page 377. Block and Lot Number 0078-C-00090-000000

108APR25

DEFENDANTS: Richard Johnson and The United States of America CASE NO.: MG-24 000087

DEBT:$160,581.90 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Carolyn Treglia, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA 18976 ATTORNEY TELEPHONE

111APR25

DEFENDANTS:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 125 WOODGATE ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16809, PAGE 52. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 296-L-320.

117APR25 PLAINTIFF(S): Pine-Richland School District vs. DEFENDANTS: Christie Lee Cumberledge, Executrix of the Estate of Charles F. Osthoff, Sr. a/k/a Charles F. Osthoff a/k/a Charles Fredwin Osthoff, Deceased

CASE NO.: G.D. 21-015132

DEBT: $30,643.66 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Richland:

Parcel #1: Being thereon vacant commercial land known as Osthoff Way, Gibsonia, PA 15044. Deed Book Volume 8806, Page 114. Block & Lot No. 2007-M-84.

Parcel #2: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 101 Bailey Lane, Gibsonia, PA 15044. Deed Book Volume 8806, Page 114. Block & Lot No. 2007-M-86.

118APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs. DEFENDANTS: Joseph Boros, Jr. & Amelia Boros & Christian Fyke

CASE NO.: GD 21-010846

DEBT: $9,592.48 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

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 Verona:

Having erected thereon a two-story commercial building being known as 500 Jones Street, Verona, PA 15147. Deed Book Volume 11396, Page 517. Block & Lot No. 364P-196.

119APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs.

DEFENDANTS: Cornerstone 901 Properties LLC *********

CASE NO.: GD 23-001552

DEBT: $3,397.60 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

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 McKeesportWard 2:

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 4009 OUTLOOK DRIVE, WEST MIFFLIN, PENNSYLVANIA 15122. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17599, PAGE 336, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 238-C-191.

115APR25

DEFENDANTS: RANDAL SWANN; ROXANNE SWANN ********* CASE NO.: MG-23-000751

DEBT: $123,843.35 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 133 GAITHER DRIVE, SUITE F MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:

855-225-6906

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West Mifflin: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 3718 Center Ave, West Mifflin, PA 15122. Deed Book Volume 17593, Page 243. Block and Lot 0181-G00357-0000-00.

116APR25 DEFENDANTS: VINCENT M. PAPPATERRA CASE NO.: MG-24-000019

DEBT: $88,147.14 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jill M. Fein, Esquire/ Hill Wallack LLP

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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, Township of Stowe

HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELL-

ING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1115

WOODWARD AVE, MCKEES ROCKS, PA 15136 DEED BOOK VOLUME 11947, PAGE 66. BLOCK & LOT NO. 73-K-241.

Having erected thereon a one-story commercial building being known as 901 Walnut Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 16240, Page 114. Block & Lot No. 307-N-240.

120APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): Borough of Ingram vs. DEFENDANTS: Donna Marie Walsh

CASE NO.: GD 23-001022

DEBT: $2,798.78 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 Ingram:

Having erected thereon a one-story frame house being known as 103 Linshaw Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Deed Book Volume 6399, Page 846. Block & Lot No. 70-R-316.

121APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): Woodland Hills School District vs. DEFENDANTS: Edward Derganz

CASE NO.: GD 23-014485

DEBT: $4,889.74 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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

SHORT DESCRIPTION:

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

Having erected thereon a one and one half story frame house being known as 136 Brighton Street, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112. Deed Book Volume 15485, Page 234. Block & Lot No. 374-L-309

122APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs. DEFENDANTS: Karrington Operating Company

CASE NO.: GD 17-009157

DEBT: $14,827.50

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

123APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs. DEFENDANTS: John J. Dean, Individually and Executor of the Estates Marguerite Deasey and Katherine Deasey Dean

CASE NO.: GD 24-011047

DEBT: $4,156.46 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *********************

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 Homestead: Being thereon a vacant residential land known as West 11th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120. Deed Book Volume 3153, Page 216. Block & Lot No. 131-B-40.

124APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs.

DEFENDANTS: Unknown Heirs of Harry Kershaw, Andrea N. Curry-Demus, Louise Barrette, Nicole Kershaw, Verlaya Kershaw, Vernessa Kershaw

CASE NO.: .: GD 24-011027 *********

DEBT: $3,595.42 *********

NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

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 Homestead: Being thereon vacant residential land known as West 11th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120. Deed Book 7469, Page 305. Block & Lot No. 131-B-45.

125APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs. DEFENDANTS: Unknown Heirs of Beverly Lomans, Deceased, Edwin Garland Lomans Jr., Lora Harris, Michael Lomans, Robert Lomans, Paula Fields, Patricia Shazer, Douglas Lomans, Dennis Polk, Raymond Polk, Tim Polk, Deborah Montgomery, Crystal Polk, Carolyn Williams, Sandra Branch, Jacqueline Polk and Betty Ann Roberts

CASE NO.: GD 24-011032

DEBT: $2,757.41

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NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

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 Homestead: Being thereon vacant residential land known as East 16th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120. Deed Book 5775, Page 781. Block & Lot No. 131-C-377.

126APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs. DEFENDANTS: Joseph Rokasky Sr., with Notice to Heirs and Assigns and Rose Katherine Rokasky, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns

CASE NO.: GD 24-011025

DEBT: $8,857.62

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

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 West Homestead: Being thereon vacant residential land known as West 9th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120. Deed Book Volume 3008, Page 524. Block & Lot No. 130-N-8.

127APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs. DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Heirs of Frank Jenkins ********* CASE NO.: GD 24-010933 *********

DEBT: $3,667.49 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 Homestead: Being thereon vacant residential land known as West 11th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120. Deed Book 5456, Page 9. Block & Lot No. 131-B-49.

128APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs. DEFENDANTS: Unknown Heirs of Thomas R. Koestline, Unknown Heirs of Betty Jane Koestline, Jeremy J. Zuger, Executor of the Estate of Dennis J. Zuger, and Lexie Zuger

CASE NO.: GD 24-011004

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DEBT: $3,721.10

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NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 Homestead:

Being thereon vacant residential land known as West 11th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120. Deed Book Volume 3815, Page 335. Block & Lot No. 131-B-47.

129APR25 PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs.

DEFENDANTS: Brenda Hill and Lawrence Hill ********* CASE NO.: GD 24-011035

DEBT: $3,591.66

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 525 William Penn Place, Ste. 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219

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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587

SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Homestead: Being thereon vacant residential land known as West 13th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120. Deed Book 6096, Page 733. Block & Lot No. 13l-F-319.

130APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny vs. DEFENDANTS: Unknown Heirs of William J. Hussak, Wanitta Stuthers, Jineen Rush, Nina Grebner, Kyrie Hussak, Elwayne Hussak and Winreed Hussak

CASE NO.: GD 24-010930

DEBT: $3,524.65

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NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 Homestead: Being thereon vacant residential land known as West 11th Avenue, Homestead, PA 15120. Deed Book 10089, Page 563. Block & Lot No. 131-B-44.

131APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough vs. DEFENDANTS: Barbara Ann McClendon

CASE NO.: GD 24-012266

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DEBT: $106,004.13

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NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

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ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 424 S. 27th Street, Ste. 210 Pittsburgh, PA 15203

ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 242-440

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 2241 LAKETON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 5401, PAGE 257. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 296-P-90.

132APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough vs. DEFENDANTS: MATTIE L. RUCKER

CASE NO.: GD 24-012275

DEBT: $32,293.66

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 1918 LAKETON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 546, PAGE 4637. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 297-E-215.

133APR25 PLAINTIFF(S): Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough vs. DEFENDANTS: JONATHAN T. BACKERS

CASE NO.: GD 24-012269

DEBT: $19,062.07

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NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 1741 LAKETON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 11019, PAGE 574. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 232-H-220.

134APR25 PLAINTIFF(S): Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough vs. DEFENDANTS: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF FRANCES M. ORR, DECEASED CASE NO.: GD 24-012264

DEBT: $46,033.53 ********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L.

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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, Municipality of Monroeville: Being thereon vacant commercial land being known as Mosside Boulevard, Monroeville, PA 15146. Deed Book Volume 9959, Page 13. Block & Lot No. 857-M-35 l.

Wilkinsburg School

and Wilkinsburg Borough vs. DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Heirs of Rudolph Roberson, Deceased ********* CASE NO.: GD 24-011994

DEBT: $33,797.87

********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: 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 2054 LAKETON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 10859, PAGE 364. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 297-B-75. 137APR25 PLAINTIFF(S): Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough vs. DEFENDANTS: JAMES H. JACKSON AND HAZEL MURPHY JACKSON CASE NO.: GD 24-012267 DEBT:

ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Notice

138APR25

PLAINTIFF(S): Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough vs. DEFENDANTS: The Unknown Heirs of Robert E. Seddon, Deceased *********

CASE NO.: GD 24-012268

DEBT: $37,649.07

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NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire

ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS:

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

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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 2233 LAKETON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15221. DEED BOOK 8654, PAGE 263. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 296-P-88.

NOTICE OF APPROVAL AND AWARD OF AMENDMENT TO GUARANTEED ENERGY SERVICES AGREEMENT BY THE NORTH HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Notice is hereby given pursuant to provisions of the Pennsylvania Public School Code of 1949, as amended, Pennsylvania Sunshine Act of 1986, July 3, P.L. 388 No. 84, as amended, and Guaranteed Energy Savings Projects, Act 57 of 1998, Act 77 of 2004, Act 39 of and Act 163 of 2016 in Title 62, Chapter 37, Subchapter E, that the Board of School Directors of the North Hills School District will at a meeting of the Board of School Directors to be held on March 13, 2025 at 6:15 p.m. in the Board Room at the Middle School, 55 Rochester Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15229 to take action to approve and accept Amendment #5 to the Guaranteed Energy Services Agreement from Reynolds Energy Services, Inc. (“Reynolds”) d/b/a SitelogIQ Energy Services, Inc.. Scopes of Work in this Amendment include: additional lighting & electrical improvements, plumbing system upgrades, additional HVAC and fire protection upgrades in the cafeteria, and additional unforeseen asbestos abatement – all at the West View Elementary School Project. The Proposal to be considered by the Board between SitelogIQ and the Board provides that the lump sum cost of the work shall not exceed $200,784. Members of the public are invited to attend and participate in the Board Meeting as permitted by law.

LEGAL ADVERTISING Legal Notices

Estate of PATRICIA LYNN SULLIVAN a/k/a PATRICIA l. SULLIVAN, deceased of Turtle Creek (Wilkins Township), PA, No. 25-1277 Colleen A. Theys, Adm., 134-D Watson Drive, Turtle Creek, PA 15145 OR to Jennifer Roller Chontos, Chontos & Chontos, P.C., 561 Beulah Road, Turtle Creek, PA 15145

Estate of DEBRA A. MAY A/K/A DEBRA A. PFEIFER deceased of Pittsburgh, PA, No. 25-1429, Michael R. May, Executor or to David J. Nichols, Atty; 6 Clairton Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Estate of SHIRLEY ANNE BRAZEN, Deceased of McKees Rocks, Allegheny, Pennsylvania Estate No. 02-25-00912, Donald E. Brazen, Jr., Executor, 10811 W. 129th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 or to TODD A. FULLER, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC., 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017

Estate of STEPHEN H. FULWYLIE, Deceased, of Pittsburgh (Penn Hills), PA, No. 25-1071 Stephen H. Fulwylie, Jr., Adm., 440 Wilbur Avenue, Turtle Creek, PA 15145 or to Jennifer Roller Chontos, Chontos & Chontos, P.C. 561 Beulah Road, Turtle Creek, PA 15145

Estate of RUTH A. HARRIS (deceased), of Pittsburgh, PA, 01181 of 2025, Sharon L. Mozzetti, Extrx., 101 Eileen Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15214 or to Philip J. Scolieri, Esquire, Scolieri Beam Law Group, P.C., Attys., 1207 Fifth Avenue, Suite 200 Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15219

Estate of JOHN E. LOVE, Deceased of Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, Estate No. 02-25-00960, Joseph F. Love, Executor, 360 Jefferson Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15228 or to AUBREY H. GLOVER, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC., 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017

Estate of JOANN C. LUCZKO A/K/A JOANN LUCZKO (deceased), of Plum, No. 02115 of 2024, William Deighan, Adm., or to Ryan W. Brode, Esq. Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky Attys. ,444 Liberty Avenue, Ste.

ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings

BOROUGH OF BELLEVUE

The Town Council of the Borough of Bellevue will be voting on the adoption of the following Ordinance at its Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 25, at 7:00 pm.

Ordinance No. 25-03, Amending the 2025 Salary Ordinance.

Copies of the proposed ordinance may be obtained by contacting the Borough of Bellevue Administrative Offices at 412/766.6164 from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Mondays through Fridays. The meeting will be held on the 2nd floor of the Council Chambers at the Bellevue Borough Municipal Building, 537 Bayne Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202.

James E. Kelly Director of Administrative Services

PUBLIC NOTICE

ALLEGHENY COUNTY SANITARY AUTHORITY

The Green Committee of the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority will hold a special meeting for general purposes on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. prevailing time in the Trefz Board Room at its offices located at 3300 Preble Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15233. Official action on the Committee’s recommendations will take place at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors at a later date.

The public may view the meeting via livestream by visiting www.alcosan.org.

LEGAL ADVERTISING Bids/Proposals

OFFICIAL ADVERTISEMENT THE BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PITTSBURGH

Sealed proposals shall be deposited at the Administration Building, Bellefield Entrance Lobby, 341 South Bellefield Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15213, on March 25, 2025, until 2:00 P.M., local prevailing time for:

Roosevelt Early Childhood Center

Finish Floor Replacement and Miscellaneous Work Plumbing Prime

Project Manual and Drawings will be available for purchase on March 3, 2025, at Modern Reproductions (412-488-7700), 127 McKean Street, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15219 between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. The cost of the Project Manual Documents is non-refundable.

Project details and dates are described in each project manual.

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Bid 1138 – EMERGENCY EGRESS

LIGHTING MODIFICATIONS – BOYCE CAMPUS

A mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Meet at the Boyce Campus Security Office, inside front entrance, 595 Beatty Road, Monroeville, PA 15146.

The Project Labor Agreement (PLA) applies to this project.

Due date: 2:00 P.M. Prevailing Time on Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Any bid or proposals received after this deadline will be considered as a “late bid” and will be returned unopened to the offerer.

Proposals may require Bid Bonds, Performance Bonds, Payment Bonds, and Surety as dictated by the specifications. No bidder may withdraw his bid or proposal for a period of ninety (90) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.

The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The Community College of Allegheny County is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and encourages bids from Minority/Disadvantaged owned businesses. For more information, contact Michael Cvetic at mcvetic@ccac.edu.

Community College of Allegheny County Purchasing Department 800 Allegheny Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15233

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HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFBS) FOR RENOVATION OF 10 SCATTERED SITES HOMES

IFB #600-31-24 REBID

THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH (“HACP”)

will receive sealed bids for the Renovation of 10 Scattered Sites Homes

The construction work is estimated to begin June 2025

Bid Documents will be available on or about Monday, March 10, 2025, 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, March 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. 412 Boulevard of the Allies (7th Floor Conference Room) 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/Contracting Officer until 10:00 a.m. April 8, 2025.

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 8:30 a.m. until the closing time of 10:00 am on April 8, 2025, 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 April 8, 2025, 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/Contracting Officer at (412) 6432890.

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.

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ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MARCH 6, 2025

The Office of the County Controller of Allegheny County, in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Contract Awards Room; 7th Floor; Commonwealth Keystone Building; 400 North Street; Harrisburg, PA 17120 will receive bids through ECMS or a diskette delivered to the aforementioned address until 11:00 A.M. prevailing local time, Thursday, April 10, 2025. Bids will be opened through ECMS at approximately 11:00 A.M. and can be viewed publicly in the Contract Awards Room, for the following:

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

McCLARENS RUN BRIDGE NO. 7

ALLEGHENY COUNTY

COUNTY PROJECT NO. MC07-0612

MPMS NO.: 79894

THIS PROJECT WILL BE BID THROUGH PENNDOT ECMS

As a prospective bidder, please note the following general Project data regarding: Pre-Bid Information, Bidding Requirements, and Contract Conditions. See the Project Manual and Drawings (Proposal Report) for detailed information, responsibilities and instructions. PRE-BID INFORMATION: View the project Manual and Drawings (Proposal Report) on the PennDOT ECMS website (https://www.ecms.penndot.pa.gov/ECMS/) or in Room 504, County Office Building, 542 Forbes A venue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS: THIS PROJECT REQUIRES PREQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS, INCLUDING SUBCONTRACTORS, AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 102.01 OF COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SPECIFICATIONS (PUBLICATION 408/2020, CURRENT EDITION) ON THIS PROJECT. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH ECMS AND IF NEEDED ADDENDA WILL BE ISSUED ELECTRONICALLY. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE PROPOSAL REPORT WHICH CAN BE VIEWED THROUGH ECMS. SUBMIT YOUR BID USING ECMS OR MAIL A DISKETTE TO THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, CONTRACTS AWARD ROOM.

CONTRACT CONDITIONS: U.S. Department of Labor minimum salaries and wages apply to this Project.

The County Manager reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

The anticipated Notice-to-Proceed for this project is July 7, 2025 and the project is to be completed by September 21, 2026

The County of Allegheny, in accordance with the Davis Bacon Act and other Federal Labor Standards Provisions; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21 Non-discrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the County of Allegheny issued pursuant to such Act; Executive Order 11246; Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968; Section 109 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; and Executive Order 11625 (Utilization of Minority Business Enterprises), hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract pursuant to this advertisement, the County will afford disadvantaged business enterprises full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and the County will not discriminate against disadvantaged business enterprises on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award. It is a condition of the bidding process/contract that responsive bidders/contractors shall follow the disadvantaged business enterprise procedures in the Bidding and Contracting Documents.

Corey O’ Connor CONTROLLER COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY

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ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA MARCH 7, 2025

Office of the County Controller of Allegheny County, Room 104, Court House, Pittsburgh, PA., will receive separate and closed Bids until 11:30 A.M. prevailing local time, Wednesday April 2, 2025, through the proprietary platform of the third party vendor Bonfire eProcurement Solution, and a representative of the Department of Public Works will open and read the Proposals in the Conference Room 505A, County Office Building, 542 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA., 15219, at 11:30 A.M., for the following:

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS DISTRICT 8 WAREHOUSE RETAINING WALL REPAIR COUNTY PROJECT NO: ZB00-D8WW WEST MIFFLIN BOROUGH

As a prospective bidder please note the following general Project information regarding Pre-Bid Information, Bidding Requirements, and Contract Conditions. See the Project Manual and Drawings for detailed information, responsibilities, and instructions.

PRE-BID INFORMATION: View the Proposal, Specifications and Drawings on Bonfire eProcurement’s website https://alleghenycountydpw.bonfirehub.com/projects/173888/details.

The Proposal, Specifications and Drawings may also be viewed at the Office of the Contract Manager, Room 504, County Office Building, Pittsburgh, PA. Please adhere to all COVID-19 safety procedures. BIDDING REQUIREMENTS: The County requires pre-qualification of bidders, including subcontractors, as specified in Section 102. 01 of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Specifications, Publication No.408, 2020 Edition, Change No. 9, Effective October 11, 2024, on this project.

Submit bid on the supplied Bid Forms in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders and General and Supplementary Conditions; include the following documents with the Bid Form, PROPOSAL:

• Bid Security - certified check or surety company bond on County’s form to the order of/or running to the County of Allegheny in the amount of five (5%) percent of the Bid as evidence that you, the Bidder, will accept and carry out the conditions of the Contract in case of award. The County will accept only bonds written by Surety Companies acceptable on Federal Bonds per the current Federal Register Circular 570. Federal Register Circular 570 is available for inspection in the Contract Office, Room 504, County Office Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

• Bidder Certification of Pre-Qualification, Classification and Work Capacity.

• List of Subcontractors

• Statement of Joint Venture Participation

• MBE and WBE Goals Attainment Certification - (ONLY NECESSARY

IF YOU CAN NOT MEET THE SPECIFIED MBE AND WBE GOALS)

• Work Sheet Required Amount Performed by Contractor (Non-Federal Project)

• MBE/WBE Subcontractor and Supplier Solicitation Sheet

• MBE/WBE Subcontractor and Supplier Commitment Sheet

THE COUNTY WILL REJECT BIDS THAT DO NOT INCLUDE THE EXECUTED DOCUMENTS SPECIFIED ABOVE WITH THE BID FORM.

You may not withdraw your bid for a period of Sixty (60) days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids. The County Manager reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive any informalities in the bidding.

CONTRACT CONDITIONS: In accordance with the provisions of the “Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act” of August 15, 1961, P.L. 987, as Department of Labor and Industry, the prevailing minimum wage predetermination requirements as set forth in the Attachments apply to this Project.

For technical questions, contact Meghan Sexton, Project Manager, at 412-350-1284. For contract related questions, contact the Contracts Division, at 412-350-5955.

Project completion is to occur by September 26, 2025.

The County of Allegheny County hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, minority business enterprises / women business enterprises [MBE/WBE] will be afforded the full opportunity to submit bids on the grounds of race, sex, color or national origin in consideration for an award. It is a condition of the bidding process/contract that all responsive bidders/ contractors shall follow the minority business enterprises/women’s business enterprises [MBE/WBE] procedures set forth in the project manual/contract documents.

Corey

O’Connor Controller County of Allegheny

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

The Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County (SEA) and the Stadium Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (SA) will receive proposals for the 2025 – Garage Cleaning: Gold 1 Garage (G1G), West General Robinson Street Garage (WGRSG), and North Shore Garage (NSG). The agreement for this work will be with the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County and with the Stadium Authority of the City of Pittsburgh. The Request for Proposals (RFP) may be obtained after the date identified below from Hillary Frisbie by emailing procurement@pgh-sea.com.

This Advertisement applies to the following Request for Proposal: Project: 2025 – Garage Cleaning RFP Available: Monday | March 10, 2025 Non-Mandatory Pre-Proposal Meeting: Monday | March 17, 2025 at 1:00pm West General Robinson Street Garage 688 West General Robinson Street Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Proposals Due: Friday | March 21, 2025 at 12:00pm Sports & Exhibition Authority Attn: Hillary Frisbie 171 10th Street, 2nd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

SECURITY CAMERA UPGRADES - PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION AT WEST GENERAL ROBINSON STREET GARAGE

The Stadium Authority will receive proposals for purchase and installation of security cameras for the West General Robinson Street Garage. The contract will be with the Stadium Authority. Inquiries regarding the bidding should be made to the SA, 171 10th St, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Attention: Steve Morrison - E-mail: procurement@pgh-sea.com. Bid Packages may be obtained after the date identified below through Accu-Copy at (724) 935-7055. Additional information on the project can also be found of Accu-Copy’s website at https://accu-copy.com/plan-room

This Advertisement applies to the following Bid Package:

Project: West General Robinson Street Garage

Bid Package Name: 2025 Security Camera Upgrades

Bid Package Available: Tuesday | March 4, 2025

Approximate Value: $30,000

Time/Date/Location for

Pre-Bid Meeting: Tuesday | March 11, 2025 @ 11:00am West General Robinson Street Garage 668 W General Robinson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Time/Date/Location for Bid: Wednesday | March 19, 2025 @ 12:00pm SA Admin Offices 171 10th Street 2nd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 1522

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

The Sports & Exhibition Authority will receive sealed bids for the installation of Key Card Access Control as identified below for the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The contract for this work will be with the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Inquiries regarding the bidding should be made to the Sports & Exhibition Authority 171 10th Street, 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, Attention: - E-mail: procurement@.com, Telephone: 412-325-6179. Bid Packages may be obtained after the date identified below through Accu-Copy at (724) 935-7055. Additional information on the project can also be found of Accu-Copy’s website at https://accu-copy.com/planroom

This Advertisement applies to the following Bid Package: Project: David L. Lawrence Convention Center Bid Package Name: Key Card Access Control Bid Package Available: Monday, March 10, 2025

Approximate Value: $40,000

Time/Date/Location for Pre-Bid Meeting:

10:00 am | Mon ay, March 17, 2025

David Lawrence Convention Center East Lobby 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Time/Date/Location for Bid: 2:00PM | Wednes, 6, 2025

David Lawrence Convention Center East Lobby 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd Pittsburgh, PA 1522

NOTICE TO PROPOSERS

The Sports & Exhibition Authority and Stadium Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will receive proposals for Routine Inspection Services of Convention Center Riverfront Plaza. The agreement for this work will be with the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. The Request for Proposals may be obtained after the date identified below from Ryan Buries, Email: rburies@pittsburghcc.com / procurement@pgh-sea.com, Telephone: 412.325-6151.

This Advertisement applies to the following Request for Proposal:

Project: Routine Inspection Services of Convention Center Riverfront Plaza

RFP Available: Friday | March 7, 2025

Pre-Proposal Meeting:

Time/Date/Location for Proposals:

RENTAL SERVICE

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Furnished ROOM centrally located in Hill District 412 924 8678 5 Minutes from Banks, Public transportation, and Super markets

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Help Wanted

The University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Anthropology in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an anthropological archaeologist for a tenure-stream Assistant Professor of Anthropology position. Will teach graduate and undergraduate courses in Archaeology as well as have an active research program in Africa and interests in the African diaspora. Apply at https://www.join.pitt.edu, #25001457. Please upload a cover letter, statement of teaching and research interests, curriculum vitae, article-length writing sample, at least three letters of recommendation, graduate transcripts, teaching evaluations and diversity statement. The diversity statement should address your contributions to diversity through research, service and/or community engagement. Applicants should share how their past, planned, or potential contributions or experiences relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion will advance the University of Pittsburgh’s commitment to inclusive excellence. Three letters of recommendation can be sent to Anika Agarwal at mudita@pitt.edu. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

BOROUGH OF BRENTWOOD EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

EMPLOYER

PUBLIC WORKS SUMMER HELP

Come work in the nicest community in the South Hills. Brentwood’s renovated park and swimming pool are the jewels of the South Hills. Applications are now being accepted by the Borough of Brentwood for seasonal Public Works employees for the 2025 summer season. The job will involve mowing grass, trimming shrubs, shoveling asphalt, installing signs, painting, and general labor work. The applicant is required to wear steel-toed shoes. Work hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M. Preference will be given to borough residents. Rate of pay is $15.00 per hour.

Applications will be accepted until April 11, 2025. This will be a seasonal position but could be extended to no more than 6-months. Applications are available online at www.brentwoodpa.gov. Please email application to Susan Toth, Finance/HR Director stoth@brentwoodpa.gov. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.

Susan Toth Finance/HR Director

Wednesday | March 19, 2025 @ 1:30pm

DLCC East Lobby 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Wednesday | April, 2, 2025 by 3:00pm

DLCC East Lobby Attn: Ryan Buries 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15222 rburies@pittsburghcc.com procurement@pgh-sea.com

JOB OPPORTUNITIES Help Wanted

SOUTH HILLS AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS NOTICE OF EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF ENTRY LEVEL POLICE OFFICER

Applications to take the test for the position of entry level police officer are being accepted on behalf of the following Municipalities or their Civil Service Commissions:

Dormont Borough Peters Township Pleasant Hills Borough West Mifflin Borough until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the offices of the South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG), 2600 Old Greentree Road, Carnegie, PA 15106, 412429-1130. A single application to take the test and a single testing process will be utilized by the listed municipalities. All appointments, if any, will be made by the individual municipalities. Information concerning minimum eligibility requirements for each police department is contained in the application package. Applications and instructions are available at the SHACOG office, at the SHACOG website (www.shacog.com), and at the Police Departments of the listed municipalities. Completed applications are to be returned with a non-refundable fee of $50.00 only to the SHACOG office.

A physical agility test is scheduled for the morning of Saturday, May 3, 2025, with a written test to follow in the afternoon of that same day for those who pass the physical agility test.

The listed municipalities are equal opportunity employers.

Stanley Louis Gorski Executive Director SHACOG

LEAD APPLICATION

DEVELOPER

F.N.B. Corporation (Pittsburgh, PA) to be rspnsbl for ldng dvlpmnt of intgrtns, rprts/anltcs, &/or wbsts; archtctng sltns in cnjnctn w/stkhldrs; wrtng & dsgnng cmplx code to spprt assgnd apps; spprtng apps/ intgrtns for whch team is rspnsble; ensrng rspnse & rsltn of issus in accrdnc w/crprt srvc stndrds & actng as escltn pnt in incdnt mngmnt prcss; fllwng stndrds & gdlns in crtn of sftwre, prtctng infrmtn & wrtng hgh qlty code. Mstr’s dgr in Cmptr Sci, Cmptr Engnrng, IS or rel. fld or a Bchlr’s dgr in Cmptr Sci, Cmptr Engnrng, IS or rel. fld +5yrs of prev progress respnsbl wrk exp. in pos. off. or rel. Mst knw (thru acdmic trnng or wrk exp) crtng ETL pckgs usng SSIS & fne-tne SQL qries for max effcncy & prfrmnce; crtng SSRS rprts usng prmtrs, sub rprts, drll dwn rprts, exprssns & rprt dvlpmnt usng Tblr mdlng & MDX. Resumes to ChandlerS@fnb-corp.com.

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. seeks a Software Architect in Pittsburgh, PA to participate in all aspects of Enterprise Data Management Technology Quality Assurance activities. Position allows for the ability to work from home with appropriate telecommuting systems for up to three days per week, with a minimum of two days per week in the office. Specific duties include: (i) providing technical leadership and support to design and implement automated testing frameworks in the Enterprise Data Management space; (ii) leading the design and development of the Test Automation framework/ harness and any in-house tools required; (iii) conducting research to identify tools, automation frameworks and methodologies; (iv) boosting the effectiveness of the team by assisting with optimizing testing processes; and (v) collaborating cross functionally with Test Managers and Test Leads to proactively analyze current processes and practices and defining improvements of test strategy, test frameworks, infrastructure, tools and test coverage. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Computer Science, or Mathematics plus 5 years of experience with Quality Assurance Database, Data Warehouse, and ETL testing in or for the financial services industry is required. Must have experience with: (i) working with enterprise applications including Enterprise Data Warehouse or Master Data Management; (ii) testing multithreaded applications; (iii) using XML schemas and documents for Enterprise Data Testing; (iv) testing batch processes handling 10+ files with at least a million rows on a daily basis; (v) automated testing, use of commercial tools Rational Quality Manager, and performance tooling including Mercury LoadRunner; (vi) working in an Agile environment to support frequent incremental testing; (vii) leading data testing projects; (viii) coordinating all aspects of Quality Assurance testing including planning, estimation, control, delivery, quality, and reporting; (ix) preparing Test Strategy, Requirement Traceability Matrix, Defect Logs, Test Summary Report and other Testing MIS reports; (x) using HP ALM/Jira as Requirements, Test and Defect Management tool for data projects; (xi) using Mainframe as job scheduler for data loads and to access, read, and copy MF files, Unix for accessing, reading, and copying hdfs(hadoop) files, MS SQL, and BIG SQL for data validation; (xii) using tools Mercury Load Runner, Rational Quality Manager, Selenium, or Cucumber; (xiii) Agile Scrum and Waterfall methodologies; and (xiv) relational database management (Oracle or SQL or MySQL).

40 hours/week, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Interested individuals apply online at www.pnc.com using keyword R183819. PNC provides equal employment opportunity to qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other categories protected by law.

FULL STACK APPLICATION

DEVELOPERS

SMS group Inc. seeks Full Stack Application Developers to work in Pittsburgh, PA & be responsible for developing, designing & supporting data science solutions and theories. Degree & commensurate exp. req’d. Apply online by searching keyword 3064 at sms-group.us/careers

SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

SMS group Inc. seeks Senior Mechanical Engineers to work in Pittsburgh, PA & be responsible for leading the design, manufacturing, maintenance, installation & modernization of steel mill equipment and technology. Degree & commensurate exp. req’d. Apply online by searching keyword 3065 at sms-group.us/careers

PRODUCT SPECIALISTS, COKEMAKING

SMS group Inc. seeks Product Specialists, Cokemaking to work in Pittsburgh, PA & be responsible for leading technical support and service of SMS technology and equipment, specifically with regard to Cokemaking Products. Degree & commensurate exp. req’d. Apply online by searching keyword 3066 at sms-group.us/careers

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Telecommunications Specialist to process incoming telephone and radio calls, dispatching the appropriate police, fire, and emergency medical services units, as needed. To monitor activities throughout Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) subway stations ensuring the safety of employees, property, and the general public.

Essential Functions:

• Observe monitors throughout the subway stations ensuring that no unusual or threatening acts are taking place against PRT employees, property, and the general public.

• Process incoming calls from the public via emergency and non-emergency telephone lines.

• Make response decisions regarding police, fire, and emergency medical services, dispatching appropriate agency.

• Follow proper procedures and techniques in communicating with transit/local police, emergency medical services, and fire departments.

• Answer the emergency patron phones located in the subway, as required.

• Monitor the MSA Safe Site Chemical and Radiological system located in the CBD. Implement response, notification, and evacuation procedures if incident meets procedural outlined levels.

Job requirements include:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Minimum of one (1) year experience within the emergency response/ security services field.

• Professional and effective communication skills.

• Obtain and maintain CLEAN (Commonwealth Law Enforcement Assistance Network) certification within 90 working days.

• Must be willing to successfully complete the course required for APCO Certification (basic telecommunications training) and other courses, as assigned by supervisor.

• Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows.

• Must be able to work extended shifts, as needed.

• This is a Safety-Sensitive position subject to all testing provisions under the Drug and Alcohol Policy, including random drug and alcohol testing. The person selected for this position may be required to be tested prior to being awarded the job.

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

Keith Marrow Employment Department 345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527

KMarrow@RidePRT.org EOE

SENIOR BENEFITS ANALYST Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Senior Benefits Analyst to assist in the day-to-day administration of the employee benefits programs in accordance with applicable laws, established policies, procedures and practices. Assesses problems, provides recommendations and implementation strategies. Assists with maintaining benefit set-up in PeopleSoft and ensures ongoing benefit related data integrity. Assists Manager of Benefits with Wellness Incentive Programs and maintains accurate enrollment and eligibility information to ensure premium payment by both employee and employer.

Essential Functions:

· Maintains and periodically audits benefit enrollment records to ensure accuracy of premium deductions and expense calculation for budgeting purposes

· Provide customer service to employees, retirees and beneficiaries; responds to inquiries from employees/retirees about benefit plan coverage, unpaid or denied claims; resolves claim issues with insurance representatives.

· Prepare financial analysis, surveys and reports for management and external government agencies.

· Coordinates the development, implementation and communication of benefit plans due to changes in policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreement provisions.

· Coordinates open enrollment activities for healthcare, supplemental life insurance and deferred compensation plans.

Job requirements include:

· BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or directly related field from an accredited school, or 10 years of overall experience in benefits in lieu of degree.

· Minimum of three (3) years of professional level benefits administration experience.

· Knowledge and understanding of state and federal benefits laws and regulations.

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

· Professional and effective communication skills.

Preferred attributes:

· Masters’ degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or directly related field from an accredited school.

· Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) professional designation.

· Training and experience in PeopleSoft Human Resources Management System (HRMS).

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

Holly A. Jenkins Employment Department 345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527 HJenkins@RidePRT.org EOE

Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Budget and Project Controls Analyst to coordinate preparation, analysis and monitoring of capital and operating budgets and programs for Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). Provides support and assistance with regard to development of capital and operating budget variance reporting. Develops and performs complex management analyses. Provides responsible preparation, analysis, reporting and monitoring support. Makes recommendations and assists in policy and procedure implementation.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates development of the capital and operating budgets between Engineering & Technical Support and Finance. Assist Operations Divisions/Departments in the development of capital budgets and coordinates with finance on funding needs. Provides responsible preparation, analysis, reporting and monitoring support; makes recommendations and assists in policy and procedure implementation.

• Assists in the development of the PRT’s capital forecasts, departmental and/or division goals and objectives; conducts special projects and programs, as assigned.

• Provides assistance to Operations Division project managers and staff in the preparation of capital requests. Prepares and monitors AFEs for projects with the assistance of the project manager.

Job requirements include:

• High school diploma or GED.

• Bachelor’s degree in business accounting, finance, business administration or related field from an accredited college or university. Related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in accounting, budget administration, finance, and/or statistical business analysis. No certifications or licenses required.

• Strong computer and statistical analysis skills.

• Ability to work independently.

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

• Effective and professional communication skills.

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

Stacey Tunie Employment Department 345 Sixth Avenue, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2527 STunie@RidePRT.org EOE