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Viral video shows police placing knee on Callie
by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer
There were so many cars, trucks and buses honking their horns down Lysle Boulevard in McKeesport on Saturday, March 15, you would have thought there was a dignitary in town, or a celebrity, like Beyonce or Taylor Swift.
No. It was the sound of hundreds of horns honking in support of the 20 or so people holding a rally outside the McKeesport police headquarters. Signs that read, "Defund the police! Invest in this community," "We shall overcome racism, hatred, bigotry" and "Hold McKeesport police accountable" were held by people at the rally. The signs were met with support via the over 400 vehicles that rode by and honked their horns.
"We are here because the (McKeesport) police officers (nearly) killed a 72-year-old man, and that's not the only thing that they've done," exclaimed Fawn Walker Montgomery, the CEO of Take Action Advocacy Group, formerly Take
Action Mon Valley. "They beat him, they fractured his ribs, he was in intensive care...We've been fighting the McKeesport police since we started (the organization) 10 and a half years ago."
Could it be that the hundreds of cars who honked their horns in support saw the viral video from March 8, when two McKeesport officers were seen kneeing the 72-year-old Black man, Callie Stinson Sr., including holding a knee on Stinson's head, as they tried to apprehend him?
Could it be that the cars that went by were all too familiar with the allegations Take Action Advocacy Group says McKeesport officers are about, which, according to TAAG, is terrorizing people of color, particularly Black people, in the city?
Local TV news outlets played the viral video for all to see a few weeks ago, when Stinson was arrested outside of his home.
McKeesport police and the mayor, Mike Cherepko, said that police were
Learning happens outside the classroom for these
by Rob Taylor Jr.
Courier Staff Writer
On Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, there were some eighth-grade Black students who were learning from people who literally deal with the heart. Thanks to the organiza-
Inequality in
life—and death: Newspaper obituaries have long discriminated against women
by Erika J. Pribanic-Smith
University of Texas at Arlington
Gender discrimination doesn’t always end after a woman dies. Newspapers have long treated women differently in the number, wording and presentation of obituaries. Since the 18th century, newspapers have published short death notices with basic facts—announcements often submitted by family members or funeral homes, and positioned near the advertising columns.
Obituaries, on the other hand, are stories with more detail on a person’s life— the types of tributes that might capture a stranger’s attention. Typically, they’re reported by newspaper staff and require news judgment: What, or who, would readers find interesting?
That value judgment has driven who is considered worthy of an obituary for centuries. And for years, women’s exclusion from the public sphere meant they rarely made the cut. Not all obituaries are flattering. Still, they signal that someone mattered to society. ‘True womanhood’
Just before the Civil War, in the early years of The New York Times, the number of death notices the paper ran for women and men were nearly equal, according to historian Janice Hume. Yet her book exploring obituaries from 1818 to 1930 notes that only 8 percent of the paper’s obituaries paid homage to women at that time.
For either gender, the subjects of obituaries in the 19th century were typically White and upper-middle class. Women of color or from lower classes would be noted only if they met an unusual fate or lived to be exceptionally old.
The 19th century was the height of an ideal called “the cult of true womanhood,” a
component of my research on female activism. Middle- and upper-class culture in the U.S. prized the idea of men and women having different spheres—and women’s was meant to be at home. The world of business and politics was often portrayed as corrupt, and society assigned women the role of nurturing moral values at home.
These messages set expectations for women’s behavior—emphasizing piety, purity, submissiveness and domesticity—and affected how they were portrayed in the media. Women heard about these virtues in church and read about them in magazines.
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
The language used to describe women in obituaries aligned with these ideals. Hume’s analysis showed that obituaries tended to describe women using terms such as “pious,” “virtuous,” “obedient,” “innocent,” “useful” and “kind.”
Obituaries primarily identified women by their association with men: their husbands, fathers, sons and brothers. Later in the 19th century, a woman’s obituary might include a listing of her public accomplishments —but only if they did not threaten her “true womanhood.”
For instance, several newspapers across the country reported the 1870 death of Charlotte Lozier, an early graduate of the New York Medical College for Women. Her name previously was in the newspapers for her activities as a well-known physician, lecturer and women’s rights activist. After she died, an item in the Worcester Daily Spy mentioned Lozier’s profession but emphasized her morality, religion, friendliness and family life.
“Her house was the resort of some of the choicest spirits of New York society, and its hospitality was disposed with a grace and geniality never to be forgotten by those who had once enjoyed it,” the writer stated. Double standards
The nature of obituaries did not change much as the suffrage movement pushed more women into the public sphere—in part because of competition among daily newspapers. Stories needed to attract readers, so it was crucial for obituary subjects to be prominent and interesting. At the time, women were not perceived as a draw.
Hume found that in 1930, fewer than 20 percent of obituary subjects in The New York Times and Chicago Tribune were women.
A study conducted in the 1970s offered similar percentages. That study also demonstrated that obituaries written about women were shorter than men’s, on average, and less likely to have a photograph.
This Week In Black History A Courier Staple
• MARCH 26
1831—The founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church Church, Richard Allen, dies at age 71 in Philadelphia, Pa. As its first bishop, Allen set the AME Church on the path to becoming the first Black religious denomination in America to be fully independent of White control. He, in effect, chartered a separate religious identity for African Americans. He also founded schools throughout the nation to teach Blacks. This includes Allen University in Columbia, S.C.
1944—Singer/Actress Diana Ross is born in Detroit, Mich. She headed the most popular female signing group of the 1960s—The Supremes.
A study of obituaries published in 2004 confirmed that men’s obituaries were more likely to have photos. It added that images with women’s obituaries were more likely than men’s to depict the subject at a younger age than she was when she died.
The age discrepancy in women’s obituary photos increased in the late 20th century, according to research from Ohio State University social work scholars: an intensifying double standard in which women’s beauty is equated with youthfulness.
Righting wrongs
The New York Times has expressed remorse for its unequal treatment of women in obituaries, and it began using a diversity analysis tool five years ago to ensure that at least 30 percent of its obituary subjects are female.
Furthermore, the Times created “Overlooked”: a series of stories about remarkable people whose deaths had never been reported in the newspaper. Though these weekly features have focused on women, they also have highlighted people whose deaths were ignored due to other kinds of discrimination.
Subjects include Indian women’s rights activist Hansa Mehta; Japanese American journalist Bill Hosokawa, who was sent to an internment camp during World War II; Ida B. Wells, the African American journalist who brought national attention to lynchings; and tap dancer Henry Heard, an advocate for people with disabilities.
Tributes today
These are steps toward balancing the number of women that major newspapers eulogize. Furthermore, at a time when newspapers have fewer proceeds from advertising and subscriptions, obituaries that families pay to publish have become a valuable income source for smaller papers, making their obituaries more inclusive.
Though written by loved ones, these stories classify as obituaries because they go beyond the basic facts of a death notice. However, even obituaries submitted by families and funeral homes carry bias.
In a 2017 study, researcher Mary Colak found that word choices in family-written obituaries echo 19th-century language. While men’s obituaries used more success-related terms, such as “knowledgeable” and “experienced,” women’s used more social terms, such as “kind,” “generous” and “loving.” Colak made several suggestions to create more balance. She encouraged writers to avoid gender cliches and to remember that accomplishments and virtues for both men and women come in many forms.
But she also suggested a tip that everyone can use: that individuals write their own obituaries ahead of time so they are remembered exactly as they want to be.
(This article is republished from
1950—Singer Teddy Pendergrass is born in Philadelphia, Pa. For a period, Pendergrass was the leading sex symbol in R&B music. However, an automobile accident on March 18, 1982 left him paralyzed from the chest down. Pendergrass died Jan. 13, 2010.
• MARCH 27
1924—The sensational Jazz singer Sarah Vaughn was born on this day in Newark, N.J.
1970—Mariah Carey was born on this day in Long Island, N.Y. Her parents are of Irish/African-American/ Venezuelan background. Carey came to prominence after releasing her self-titled debut studio album “Mariah Carey” in 1990; it went multiplatinum and spawned four consecutive number one singles on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. Under the guidance of Columbia Records executive and later husband Tommy Mottola, she continued booking success with followup albums “Emotions” (1991), “Music Box” (1993), and “Merry Christmas” (1994), Carey was established as Columbia’s highest-selling act. In 1998, she was honored as the world’s best-selling recording artist of the 1990s at the World Music Awards. She married actor/comedian Nick Cannon in 2008. She lists Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder as her favorite singers.
• MARCH 28
1900—The British demand the Ashanti Golden Stool. Ironically, the Ashanti had been one of the tribes which had actually benefited from slavery by capturing and selling their fellow Africans. But when the slave trade ended, the British turned on the Ashanti in a bid to colonize the Gold Coast (now Ghana). In an apparent attempt to demoralize and humiliate the Ashanti, the British demanded that they turnover one of their greatest symbols—the Golden Stool. The demand led to war. The Ashanti were led by Queen Yaa Asantewa. Her fighters kept the British at bay for several months. But with superior fire power, the British eventually prevailed.
1972—The two surviving Soledad Brothers are found not guilty by an all White jury in the alleged killing of a White guard at the California prison. The other Soledad Brother, revolutionary writer George Jackson, had been killed during an August 1971 Marin County Courthouse escape attempt, which also led to charges against college professor and communist Angela Davis. Davis was also eventually acquitted. 1984—Dr. Benjamin Mays dies. The president of Atlanta’s Morehouse College had been one of the leading Black educational figures in America during the 20th century.
• MARCH 29
1981—Dr. Eric Williams, prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago,
dies in Port of Spain at the age of 79. Williams was a historian and his classic work was “Capitalism and Slavery.”
• MARCH 30
1870—The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified giving Blacks the right to vote. Actually, it gave Black males the right to vote. It would take the Suffrage Movement and another 50 years before women (Black and White) had full voting rights. But even in the case of Black males, the “right” to vote only lasted briefly. With the end of Reconstruction, “Jim Crow” laws were passed throughout the South, which in effect took away the right of Blacks to vote despite the Constitutional guarantee. African Americans did not achieve full voting rights in this country until the mid-1960s.
• MARCH 31
1741—Black rebellion hysteria grips New York. A series of mysterious fires and reports of slaves plotting rebellion sweep New York. The hysteria lasts through April. Thirty-one alleged slave plotters and five White sympathizers were hanged.
1931—Cab Calloway recorded “Minnie the Moocher”—the first jazz album to sell more than one million copies.
1948—Labor leader A. Phillip Randolph issues a threat before the Senate Armed Services Committee. He declares that unless more is done to end segregation and discrimination in the military, he would launch a campaign encouraging Black youth to employ civil disobedience to resist the draft. His threat helps to bring an end to a host of discriminatory practices in the U.S. armed forces.
1980—Olympic legend Jesse Owens dies at 66 in Tucson, Ariz. Owens won four track and field gold medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany, embarrassing German leader Adolph Hitler and undermining his ideology of White Aryan superiority.
• APRIL 1
1868—Hampton University is founded during Reconstruction in Hampton, Va. The school is now one of the leading Black educational institutions in America.
1950—Surgeon Charles Drew dies at 45 in an automobile accident near Burlington, N.C. Drew developed the concept of a blood bank for storing large amounts of plasma. Anyone who has ever received a blood transfusion is indebted to Dr. Drew. He had dedicated his life to insuring that increased scientific knowledge actually led to the betterment of human life. One of his most frequently repeated quotes:
“There must always be the continuing struggle to make the increasing knowledge of the world bear fruit in [the form of] increased understanding and the production of human happiness.”
1984—Sensational, Washington, D.C., born R&B singer Marvin Gaye is shot and killed by his father during an argument. Gaye was 38—just one day short of his 39th birthday. The senior Gaye later died of pneumonia. Gaye helped to shape the sound of Motown Records in the 1960s with a string of hits, including “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine”, and duet recordings with Mary Wells and Tammi Terrell, later earning the titles “Prince of Motown” and “Prince of Soul.”
JOURNALIST IDA B. WELLS was one of the first women The New York Times profiled for its “Overlooked” series, about people who should have received obituaries. (Scott Olson/ Getty Images)
Friday, May 9, 2025 • 6-9 p.m.
Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square
300 W. Station Square, Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15219
AUSTIN DAVIS
Lieutenant Governor Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Trailblazer Award Recipient
Courtney Abegunde
Operations Director, Steel Smiling Program
Neighborhood Allies
Blessy Bellamy
Customer Experience Strategy Consultant
Highmark Health
Dr. Jimyse Lyn Brown
Executive Director
Moonshot Museum
Ashley Cabiness
Program Manager, South Pittsburgh ACTES; Co-Founder, Westside CARES
Tiaona Cade
Associate Director, Mary Beth and Miles Reidy Career Center
Carnegie Mellon University Heinz College of Information Systems & Public Policy
Christopher Carter, J.D.
Pitt Athletics Reporter, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette;
Sports Host/Guest, WPXI-TV
Jeremy Castrodad
Senior Distribution Technician Duquesne Light Company
Savionne Chambers
Instructor and Choreographer, Kulture Dance Academy; Dancer, Firewall Dance Theater
Melessie Clark
Actress
Nelson Cooper IV
Vice President, Relationship Manager-Corporate Banking, PNC;
Executive Director, Pittsburgh Hardball Academy
Jamillia Kamara Covington
Senior Program Officer for Education, The Pittsburgh Foundation; Principal, JINC&Co
Shea Craig Chief Accountant and Treasurer Halco Mining Inc.
Kahlil G. Darden Jr.
CEO & Founder
Young Black Motivated Kings & Queens
Courtney Davenport
Vice President of Belonging & Inclusion
BNY
Lesa DeGennaro
Coordinator, Member Engagement
UPMC Health Plan
Kelcei J. Edmonds-Tindal
Educator
Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship
Deainna Fitzgerald
CEO
Revealed Wellness Spa and Dee’s Beauty Bar
Glenn O. Ford
Director, Woodland Hills Impact Center
Councilmember, Borough of Rankin
Kashif Henderson
Executive Director
Neighborhood Learning Alliance
Kimberly Diana Jacobs
Curator and Exhibition Manager
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Dr. Shenay Jeffrey
Community Relationships Manager
UPMC
Ashanté Josey
Visual Artist & Artist Advocate
AJosey Art
Dr. Anthony Kane Jr.
Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students
Saint Vincent College
Tyler Ray Kendrick
Actor, Comedian, and Educator
George W. Little Jr.
Assistant Principal, Logan Elementary School K-6 East Allegheny School District
Keith T. Marrow
Recruiter
Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Farren Mason Jr.
Owner, Generation Realty;
Supervisor for Permits License & Inspection, City of Pittsburgh
Derrick l. Maultsby Jr., Esq.
Attorney
Frost Brown Todd LLP
Trey McCune
Executive Director
Homewood-Brushton YMCA
Dr. Brittany McDonald-Pierce
Executive Director
Uptown Partners of Pittsburgh
Chidozie Christian Oparanozie
Manager of School Partnerships
Urban Impact Foundation
Shannon Prentiss
Dean of Student Affairs
The Neighborhood Academy
Fred Quinn III
Alumni Network Coordinator, Penn State University; Councilmember, Borough of Swissvale
Dr. MiIsha Reid
Program Director & Assistant Professor of Special Education Carlow University
Teona Ringgold
Director of JEDAI & Community Engagement
Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Dr. Jaleah N. Robinson
Clinical Assistant Professor of Special Education, Department of Educational Foundations & Leadership Duquesne University
Jonathan Royster
Assistant Vice President, McKees Rocks Branch
KeyBank
Khirsten L. Scott, PhD
Assistant Professor of Language, Literacy, and Culture & Director of the Western PA Writing Program University of Pittsburgh
Nissa’a Stallworth-Hewitt
Commercial Kitchen Manager
Catapult of Greater Pittsburgh
Anthony R. Walls Jr.
Senior National Sales Manager-ASM
Global Management
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
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Learning happens outside the classroom for these U-Prep students
fiberoptic bronchoscope; learned about the gas machine; and put crickets to sleep and woke them up using the anesthetic agent sevoflurane.
In other words, these students were being exposed to some high-tech stuff. From people that make the big bucks.
"There's a paucity of Black Americans in health care now, and we're trying to change that trajectory by having them see what I call mirror-emulating," said M-PowerHouse Founder, President and CEO Terry Smith. "Seeing someone who looks like you. It doesn't just inspire you, but you aspire to become that person."
For the 22 students, the trip to UPMC Shadyside Hospital was the culmination of a week of learning activities that occurred outside the classroom. It all started on Feb. 10, when students attended the Carnegie Science Center. On Feb. 11, they went to Moonshot museum, a space museum on the North Side. Officials there spoke to the students about Black Americans in space careers and the future of space, along with hands-on activities. On Feb. 12, the students learned about cooking with popular Pittsburgh Chef Claudy Pierre, at the Magee Recreation Center. And on Thursday, Feb. 13, the students went to
XYCOM, a North Side company that acts as a facilitator of technology construction, specializing in incorporating all aspects of technology and building systems together.
Smith said his focus for the week of learning outside the classroom was on eighth-graders, because he said that studies have shown that oftentimes, the transition from middle school to high school can be tough for students.
There's a drop-off in attendance and test scores that disproportionately affect Black students in the ninth grade. Smith said Black female students bounce back in attendance and grades at a higher rate than the Black male students. That's why, this summer, M-PowerHouse will partner with the aptly-named Partner 4 Work to teach incoming high school students on biomimetics and apiary, along with providing mentorship and other workforce development skills. It will "create a cadre of future young productive adults who can meet the future workforce needs of the 21st century," Smith said.
On Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, many students were worried about flowers, candy, balloons, etc. But the University Prep Milliones students had other things on their mind, like six-figure incomes as an anesthesiologist and other
hospital-related careers.
Smith said the students were introduced to "non-traditional careers that they would have never been exposed to. It turns the light switch on. It gives them an opportunity to make decisions (for their futures) that they would have never had a chance to make. Lose their sight and get a vision."
M-PowerHouse Founder, President and CEO Terry Smith said the students were introduced to “non-traditional careers that they would have never been exposed to. It turns the
THE YOUTH, TEACHERS, INSTRUCTORS AND M-POWERHOUSE, AT UPMC SHADYSIDE HOSPITAL, FEB. 14. (PHOTOS BY J.L. MARTELLO)
McKeesport community outraged as
72-year-old Black man beaten during arrest
Viral video shows police placing knee on Callie Stinson Sr.'s head
called to the scene on Beech Street for Stinson allegedly threatening a neighbor with a brick. The mayor said police told him that when they arrived, Stinson allegedly charged at the neighbor and started throwing punches, and that's when McKeesport police stepped in.
But it's the "way" that they stepped in that has members of Take Action Advocacy Group, and especially Montgomery, hotter than a firecracker. When it was all said and done, Stinson had to be rushed to a local hospital and placed in the ICU with multiple broken bones, including fractured ribs.
"This is a 70-year-old man, and there's nothing you can tell me he could have done to provoke such an attack," Montgomery told WPXI-TV reporter
Talia Kirkland. "There is no excuse for that at all."
Stinson, while up in a hospital bed, was charged by McKeesport police with two counts of simple assault and one count of resisting arrest. Stinson's sister, Kay Stinson, was at the March 15 rally outside the police station, and told the New Pittsburgh Courier that she hadn't seen her brother in the hospital because he was under police custody. At the time of the March 15 rally, a week after the beating, Kay Stinson said she heard her brother was doing "terrible," even adding that she was told his broken bones in his ribs were numbers "2, 4 and 9."
Sidney Walker, a McKeesport resident who is 67 years old, spoke at the rally. A fellow Black man like Stinson, Walker told the Courier after the rally that it was a "disgrace" what happened to Stinson. Walker said there was no need for an officer to put his knee on Stinson's head, but then Walker brought up another point. "When the other cop that drove up ran up (to the scene), obviously he had a body camera on, because that's when (the other two officers) stopped beating him."
Walker said that he feels McKeesport officers do such actions "because they've gotten away with it for so long. The bottom line is, there's nobody that ever holds them accountable."
Walker also said that he feels McKeesport police officers come from "upper-echelon neighborhoods (and cities) like Mt. Lebanon, that don't know how to deal with African Americans, number one, and number two, they come in here and the administration tells them, 'these are targeted areas, so you go in there with
that type of force or mentality,' so we (as African Americans) don't even have a chance."
Walker told the Courier that years ago, while he was in a Port Authority (now Pittsburgh Regional Transit) uniform driving his BMW, he was pulled over in McKeesport by an officer. Turns out, Walker did nothing wrong. Walker told the Courier he feels he was pulled over just because McKeesport officers don't want to see Black men driving such luxury vehicles.
Cherepko, the McKeesport mayor, has already said there won't be any internal or external investigation into the arrest of Stinson by his officers, stating they did nothing wrong, and that Stinson was the original aggressor. That didn't sit well with Montgomery, who, three weeks earlier, learned about a situation where a Black man was pulled over in McKeesport, and ended with a viral video of police pulling the Black man out the car at gunpoint, while his family watched in front of their home.
"This is a pattern of excessive force and misuse of power by the McKeesport Police Department that has been going on for years," Montgomery told WPXI.
At the rally, Montgomery went over a list of demands her organization wants from McKeesport police. The first demand was for the releasing of police-worn body camera footage from the incident where the Black man was forced from his vehicle at gunpoint in February, and the footage from the Stinson arrest on March 8. She also wants the officers involved in the two incidents to be terminated. The second demand was that the McKeesport police join the Allegheny County Police Review Board or start their own. The police department should also use mental health professionals to assist the police on calls, Montgomery said.
The third demand was that the McKeesport police budget should be sliced by 10 percent, with the money going back to the McKeesport community for things such as a foundation grant program. That foundation could help with youth scholarships or violence prevention programs.
"I am terrified," Montgomery said at the March 15 rally, "literally terrified that McKeesport police are going to kill a person of color, particularly a Black person. That is why we are here today, because it is our duty to fight for our freedom and our duty to win."
DAKOTIS GREENHOW, 12, HOLDS A SIGN DURING A RALLY OUTSIDE MCKEESPORT POLICE HEADQUARTERS, MARCH 15.
SPOTLIGHT ON SENIORS
Pittsburgh AmeriCorps provides the perfect volunteer opportunity for seniors
(Family Features)—
Tom Thousand spent many years helping low-income residents with home repairs. After retirement, he knew he wanted to continue helping people in his free time.
He answered the call to serve through AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Since 2010, he has volunteered to deliver meals to those in need, transported donated food to food pantries and captained boats on a nearby lake for group trips. Thousand was there when his neighbors needed rides to medical appointments and the Red Cross needed help delivering blood in his community.
All across the country, AmeriCorps Seniors connects people aged 55 and older with opportunities to volunteer in their communities.
The program matches each volunteer’s interests and skills with local non-profit organizations. More than 140,000 older Americans serve their communities yearly through three core programs—the RSVP Program, the Foster Grandparent Program and the Senior Companion Program.
Many older adults look for variety, flexibility and benefits when searching for a way to volunteer.
“Since it was established in 1971, our RSVP program has been one of the nation’s largest older adult volunteer programs,” said Atalaya Sergi, national director, AmeriCorps Seniors.
“The program has a wide variety of service opportunities that allow volunteers to help address our nation’s most pressing challenges. For our volunteers, RSVP takes the guesswork out of choosing how and where to volunteer their
time and energy.”
Opportunities vary by city and state, but the RSVP program offers volunteers diverse ways to serve through local organizations. Examples include packaging meals for people with disabilities or other older adults, working in a call center for fraud victims, coordinating poetry workshops at a community center to stimulate the minds of those participating or transporting cancer patients to medical appointments. Service could also involve workforce development and job training or providing disaster preparedness assistance.
There are even select programs specifically designed to support veterans.
Mark Piscatelli volunteers at veterans’ coffeehouses. Coordinated through his local AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program, the coffeehouses allow veterans to gather and socialize with each other and with volunteers. The social setting creates a safe space, fostering community and stability for everyone involved. Guest speakers frequently visit and provide new and updated information to attendees on local and national veterans’ services.
“AmeriCorps Seniors has created a wonderful opportunity for me to learn about veterans, veterans’ issues, what they’ve experienced, what they currently experience and what some of their concerns are going forward,” Piscatelli said.
David Langlois, a fellow volunteer, concurs.
“I really think that the bottom line is to support our veterans,” he said. Older adults need volunteer programs that fit their lifestyles and allow them to choose how, where and the frequency
of their service. Commitments range from a few hours to 40 hours per week. This flexibility allows Piscatelli and his fellow volunteers to participate without feeling overwhelmed by time obligations.
Volunteering is more than a way to fill time, however. Research from sources such as the National Institute on Aging suggests that older adults who are engaged in social and community activities maintain mental and physical health longer than those who
are not.
“After one year of service, 88 percent of our volunteers reported a decrease in feelings of isolation,” Sergi said. “Plus, 78 percent of volunteers felt less depressed. That uplifts spirits and significantly impacts and benefits people’s lives.”
Yolanda Dave is an example of the positive impact of volunteering on the community and the volunteers themselves. She started volunteering more than 20 years ago because helping her community with hunger,
isolation and literacy issues empowered her to be part of the solution. It’s more than that, though. She also benefits from the experience.
“I love volunteering,” Dave said. “You meet wonderful people of all ages. I get to share my skills, my experience. It keeps me active, mentally and physically, which is very healthy.”
Volunteers like Thousand, Piscatelli, Langlois and Dave support people in need and strengthen their communities and neighborhoods. If you’re
55 or older and looking for the right volunteer opportunity, visit AmeriCorps.gov/YourMoment to explore opportunities near you.
(Editor’s note: For more information on AmeriCorps’ senior programs in Pittsburgh, call 412350-4061 for the senior companion program. Call 412-350-2739 for Americorps Pittsburgh.)
SPRING AHEAD—TIME TO RESURRECT SOMETHING IN YOUR LIFE
A few weeks ago, we experienced daylight savings time. It was time to spring forward—we had to set our clocks an hour ahead. The time change was a signal that spring was near, which is in itself a time of renewal. Prior to this awakening, things were buried so to speak. Covered up by the cold, snow and ice. Leaves had fallen from trees, greenery had been limited, and nature had basically been asleep.
I am always re-energized by this time of year—there is so much to be encouraged about— even as the gray pallor hovers over the country and over us individually with the ongoing attacks on the very systems originally put in place to provide legal protections to us as a people. But still spring brings with it a new face, as well as new opportunities, and poses the question...what thing is there inside of you that needs you to breathe new life into it? What better time to do it? There is a revival that comes with the onset of this season. The irony here is that for those of us entering this “free-space” in our lives, better known as aging, we are able to exercise renewal even moreso.
I do not believe it is an accident that this season of new growth all around us is also the
time we acknowledge the drama of the Cross, and Christ’s ultimate Resurrection. God, in his infinite wisdom, was intentional as he came up with this season. As He is the creator of this time of this time period, he knew that buds were only taking a temporary respite and would come alive again as soon as
BY RENEE P. ALDRICH
spring arrived; that the leaves that had browned and crusted over during the winter would come forth again renewed, revived, green and beautiful again. It is the same with us—we are called at this time to raise up something that has been lying dormant within us. As a person newly retired, or having entered into a certain age category, we have actually received a gift. There is a new free-
dom that comes with it; no work, no small children, no purchasing of milk and pampers; just time. Time to revisit the places in our lives that have been shadowed out by ties to work obligations, other time constraints, raising children, and so much more that kept us from more passionate pursuits. No, this is not the time to become couch potatoes or withdraw into the confines of our home or senior high rise, or listen to the false narratives of others about having diminished capacity. You’ve toyed around with an idea for a book for years; now is the time, get to it. You had a business idea that you believe in, start looking into it now in this time of renewal. A man started cooking chicken and selling it along the highway because his Social Security was not enough to live on—he was 65 at that time and that roadside chicken business grew and became an international brand we’ve come to know as Kentucky Fried Chicken. You may not desire to get into anything that lofty; perhaps you want to utilize your skills and experience to support others coming along. So you are free now to hire yourself out as a consultant. The important thing to know that this
is what re-awakening is and just as it is in mother nature, it is in us as humans. Additionally, it has been scientifically proven that the more seniors exercise body and mind, the better quality of life they have. Physical movement and mental stimulation are the perfect combination for a long life. It makes sense that in this season as we look around and see spring take hold, that we would be on the lookout for dead spaces in our lives, see if anything is stagnant and inject it with new life. It could be writing, fitness, volunteering or starting a new business...we hold the key to an accelerated sense of self that comes with rising out of the gray places into the light. Resurrection, renewal, revival are all terms that are synonymous with life expansion, new health and accomplishment. In this season of renewal, let’s take stock of where we are and remember whose we are. Let’s see if there is space in our lives that we can give life to and in doing so, create a chain of positive activity for all those whose lives we touch.
Happy 100th Birthday, Amy Bell Stephenson!
CHURCH DIRECTORY
Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier!
George Foreman forever immortalized after defeating Joe Frazier in ‘73
:10— “Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier!”
Those were the words shouted out by the legendary sports broadcaster Howard Cosell and heard around the world as the now late, great, great George Foreman pummeled “Smokin’ Joe” Frazier and knocked him down for the sixth time in the first two rounds, ultimately winning the WBA and WBC Heavyweight boxing title! Back when men were men and fighting was vicious! :09— OK, for those of you who are too young to remember that “Big George” Foreman was the most feared man on the planet long before he made over $500 million as a pitchman, here’s the proverbial walk down “Hell’s Kitchen” as you knew I would take you on. • Fought from 1967-1997 • Twotime heavyweight boxing champion • 1968 Olympic Gold Medalist
• Boxing Hall of Fame • Most certainly the golden age of boxing with the likes of Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Ken Norton, Sonny Liston, Leon Spinks, and Larry Holmes, just to name a few
• Considered one of the hardest punchers of his era or, for that matter, all-time • In 1994 at the age of 45, he became the oldest Heavyweight champion in history with a 10thround knockout of then World Champion Michael Moorer • 68 of his 76 wins by knockout • Once fought five heavyweight fighters in one night in Canada in 1975, knocking out three of them • The father of twelve...“Big George” named all five boys George saying he did so “because he wanted them to know
who their father was”
• All of which paled in comparison to what he was most famous for, the historic 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle” fight against Muhammad Ali. At 6’4” and 260 pounds, Foreman was considered to be unbeatable and unstoppable...until the eighth round of the fight when the genius,
stamina and greatness of Muhammad Ali converged with the now legendary “Rope-a-Dope” to wear Big George down and give Ali his title back in the greatest fight of all time. “RIP BIG GEORGE!” :08— Onto the NCAA Tournament...If you think that #4 seed Maryland’s Derik Queen didn’t travel (aka, take 2 extra steps than allowed) when he knocked off #12 seed Colorado with a last-second buzzer beater on Sunday, March 23, then your FIRST NAME is “STEVIE” and YOUR LAST NAME IS “WONDER” -Yep, you’re blind, man!
:07— Here are the teams now set for the Sweet 16: Auburn, Duke, Houston, Florida, Tennessee, Alabama, Michigan State, Texas Tech, Kentucky, Purdue, Maryland, Arizona, Michigan, Brigham Young, Mississippi and Arkansas. There will be four games on March 27 and four games on March 28. The winners of those games will advance to the Elite 8, which will be played on Saturday, March 29 and
Sunday, March 30. The winners of those four games advance to, of course, the Final Four.
:06— The women’s Sweet 16 lineup: UConn, Maryland, UCLA, Ole Miss, N.C. State, South Carolina, Duke, TCU, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Kansas State, Texas, Oklahoma, LSU, North Carolina, and Kansas State. They begin the Sweet 16 on March 28.
:05— Your Pittsburgh Steelers can put the ‘70s Steelers defense and the Chicago Bears’ 1985 defense on the field at the same time, but if they don’t get a real offensive coordinator and a quarterback for the future, they will be playing this same tune next year.
:04— OK, OK, here’s what you think. You think that because of Paul Skenes, your Pittsburgh Pirates will win the World Series Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha . . . WAKE UP MAN!!! Skenes will win 20 games and the Cy Young, the PNC Park concession stands will win and the Pirate bank account will win big! But the Pirates...sorry, Little Johnny, but as the great Levi Stubbs and the legendary Four Tops would say, “It’s the same ole song!”
:03— “Sid the Kid” Crosby is on fire and skating into Mario Lemieux’s and Wayne Gretzky’s greatest territory. Sorry, that’s all I got. (Oh, please shut up, I gave you a bunch of hockey stuff last week. You know my hockey knowledge is limited and I have to spread it out!)
:02— Here’s this...the great Lindsey Vonn at 40 years old takes second place in the final World Cup race of her comeback season! #1. Men, Google all things Lindsey Vonn. I MEAN ALL THINGS. #2. La -
dies...Mind your business! “No disrespect.” #3. Tiger Woods, what were you thinking?
:01— Mark your calendar. First, shout out for any and everybody who played, coached, watched or just hung out at the nationally recognized Connie Hawkins Summer Basketball League at the Homewood YWCA, East Hills Park or Pennley Park, aka Champions Park. Get ready for “THE LAST SHOT” 50 YEAR Anniversary Celebration. Coming Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Dave & Buster’s Show Room 6:00-10:00 p.m. THIS WILL BE A FUNCTION AT THE JUNCTION . .
. EVERYBODY’S GONNA BE THERE!!! More info to come.
:00— And yes, I did save the best for last. And if you know me, and you know basketball, you know I’m going to say it. What in the world was Coach Rick Pitino thinking? You have THE PLAYER OF THE YEAR IN THE BIG EAST on your team, on the bench! I know he was having a rough night, but I wouldn’t care if he was one for 99; he stays in the game till the bitter end. As a matter of fact, that’s when great players are most dangerous when their backs are against the wall. In those last
several minutes that St John’s was still in the game on Saturday, March 22, against Arkansas, he could have gotten hot and saved the day! R.J. Luis got you as far as he did for a reason. Not only did he have a look on his face sitting on the bench that clearly said to me, if he had a gun in his hand somebody’s in trouble, but the rest of the team had to be wondering what’s going on here and why isn’t our leader on the floor? The shady excuse Pitino gave doesn’t pass the smell test. Something else went down. GAME OVER.
Aaron Rodgers is not the answer for the Steelers
In a previous column, I attempted to explain my opinion as to how and why the majority of the general media pool creates and maintains a biased and slanted view of Black players in the NFL and how the views of their performances and events in their personal lives are presented daily; intentionally polluting as well as helping to define and negatively mold the psyche of the fanbase of the NFL, intentionally and perpetually presenting perverted narratives of the imagery players of color. Also, the quarterback carousel of the Pittsburgh Steelers continues to spin out of control. Remember, round and round and round we go, where the team is headed, only “the shadow” knows.
Sports media personality Mike Florio recently posted this on NBC Sports: “Steelers fans should embrace Aaron Rodgers.” Florio posted the following. “With momentum building toward quarterback Aaron Rodgers joining the Steelers, plenty of Steelers fans aren’t happy about the expected development. To those fans we say this: Seriously? The Steelers have had no consistent -
ly successful player at the most important position in the game since the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger. Last week, former Steelers running back Najee Harris explained the struggles of an offense that lacked experience or a high level of performance at quarterback. Rodgers would instantly upgrade the position, dramatically. He would position them to make the playoffs—and to win when they get there for the first time since the 2016 season. It’s that simple. Rodgers makes the Steelers better. And Rodgers is the best option they have for 2025.” Why isn’t the Steeler Nation encouraged to embrace Russell Wilson in times of difficulty? And on top of that miscalculation, you can bet granny’s last apple pie that it is going to cost the Steelers more dough to sign Aaron Rodgers than it would have to sign Justin Fields or Russell Wilson. Hmm,
imagine the sour grapes critique of the former Steelers disgruntled running back Najee Harris throwing shade at the struggles of the offense that lacked maturity. This is the same running back that hit the hole like a forty-gallon barrel of molasses. Seriously, Mr. Florio. Ex-New Orleans Saints Head Coach Jim Mora would exclaim: “Playoffs? Don’t talk about— playoffs?! You kidding me? Playoffs?! I just hope we can win a game! Another game!”
C’mon Mike, do you really think that Aaron the “pocketback” Rodgers with less mobility than Russell Wilson and Justin Fields, along with the young questionable offensive line of the Steelers would “position” them [the Steelers] to make the playoffs—and to win when they get there for the first time since the 2016 season? Most of these pundits will write and broadcast anything to get Aaron Rodgers paid, laid and get any of his competitors, slayed. Remember, Aaron Rodgers was supposedly a far better quarterback than Ben Roethlisberger, right? Why? Well, it was theorized by many folks that because Ben
Roethlisberger sat behind Tommy Maddox and because Aaron Rodgers was allegedly mentored by the “Mississippi mudslinging,” Brett (hall-of-shamer welfare cheat) Favre. How much football intellect could Aaron Rodgers glean from Brett Favre, assuming that Favre had any knowledge to share? In June of 2017, Ryan Wilson posted this article on cbssports.com: “Ty Detmer confirms Brett Favre had no idea what a nickel defense was.”
“Brett Favre, by his own admission, will never be mistaken as the NFL’s Norman Einstein.” Mr. Wilson wrote: “He reiterated this point recently, explaining that he was a couple of years into his gig as the Packers’ starting quarterback until he finally mustered the courage to ask backup Ty Detmer what coach Mike Holmgren meant when he kept talking about “nickel defenses.” “Finally, I said, ‘I just gotta know.’ So I said, ‘Ty, I gotta ask you a question.’ And Ty was about as goofy as I was. “He says, ‘What’s that?’ I said, ‘What’s a nickel defense?’ “He gets real quiet. He says, ‘Are you serious?’ “’Yeah, I’m se -
rious.’ “He says, ‘Well, they basically take out a linebacker and bring in a DB.’ “I said, ‘That’s it?’ “He said, ‘That’s it.’”I said, ‘Who gives a s___?’” If it all sounds too ridiculous to be true—how can an NFL quarterback not know about nickel defenses? —it’s not. Detmer has confirmed as much. “He didn’t know,” Detmer told TheBigLead.com’s Tully Corcoran. “He was sincere in asking.” Detmer continued: “[I]t was during a serious part of the meeting. This wasn’t jacking around in the locker room, and throwing it out there. I did kinda question it, you know, ‘Are you serious?’ You could tell he was, I just figured I’d better double-check it.”
Can you believe this?
It has, is, and continues to be blatantly circulated throughout the world of sports that the Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton had to water down and simplify the offensive playbook of the Broncos in 2023 so that QB Russell Wilson could comprehend and execute the plays correctly. Payton put Russell Wilson on the chopping block and absorbed a multi-million-dollar loss to get rid of his ex-Super Bowl-winning
QB. Yet Aaron Rodgers sat under and shined the boots of Brett Favre. Why wasn’t Brett Favre psychologically tied to the esoteric whipping post in the town square and receive 40 lashes with the whip of public opinion when his football intellectual shortcomings were uncovered? I wonder how Sean Payton would have reacted when it was revealed to him that Brett Favre was his starting QB and Coach Payton discovered that Favre did not know what a “nickel defense” was. However, Favre wasn’t that stupid! After Favre retired from the NFL, he was infected by the “anti-Robin-in-the-Hood” syndrome. The only antidote for that almost always financially fatal disease is to steal from the poor and give to the rich. And the Steeler nation is whining, pining, and dying to wine and dine Aaron Rodgers, this over-the-hill gunslinger that many in the Steeler Nation assume can facilitate a Steelers rebirth when in reality, Aaron Rodgers may be shooting nothing but blanks.
The Trump administration’s FHA layoffs: What this means for Black homebuyers
The Trump administration has announced plans to lay off at least 40 percent of the workforce at the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), marking the latest target of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). These drastic staffing cuts could severely impact FHA’s ability to process loans, manage assets, and support homebuyers especially Black Americans who disproportionately rely on FHA-backed loans to achieve homeownership.
What’s Happening?
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has proposed significant staffing reductions at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), including FHA. FHA plays a vital role in ensuring homeownership opportunities for first-time buyers, low-to-moderate-income borrowers, and historically marginalized communities.
Why Does This Matter
to Black Homebuyers?
FHA loans are a cornerstone of homeownership for Black Americans. They offer lower down payments, flexible credit requirements, and competitive interest rates. With Black homeownership rates still lagging behind those of White Americans, any disruption to FHA operations could further widen the racial wealth gap.
Potential Consequences
1. Delays in Loan Processing
Layoffs could slow FHA’s ability to process loan applications and approvals, causing significant delays in closing timelines. Black buyers, who often rely on FHA loans to purchase homes, may find themselves waiting longer to secure financing, creating uncertainty and missed opportunities in a competitive housing market.
2. Harder Path for Marginal Borrowers
A weakened FHA could disproportionately affect borrowers with lower credit scores or limited savings many of whom are Black buyers. If FHA struggles to keep up with demand, these buyers may be forced into higher-cost alternatives or pushed out of the homeownership pipeline entirely.
3. Reduced Demand for Entry-Level Homes
If FHA loan processing slows, fewer buyers may be able to access financing, which could reduce demand for entry-level homes. This could have ripple effects across the housing market, making it hard-
REBUILDING BLACK WEALTH
by Taalib Saber For New Pittsburgh Courier
As Black History Month reminds us of our legacy of resilience and economic power, recent federal rollbacks of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs have sent shockwaves through corporate America. While these policy changes may feel like a setback, they present a unique opportunity for Black entrepreneurs to double down on self-sufficiency and community-driven business growth.
A Wake-Up Call for Black Business Owners
DEI initiatives have helped Black professionals access corporate contracts and funding opportunities, but many provided symbolic representation without tangible economic transformation. With these policies being dismantled, it’s time for Black business owners to rely less on institutional diversity programs and more on collaborative, community-driven economic strategies.
This isn’t a time for despair. It’s a time to reimagine economic power. When systems exclude us, we innovate. When doors close, we build new ones. From the Freedmen’s Bureau to Black Wall Street, our ancestors created success despite systemic opposition.
Turning Setbacks into Power Plays
Rather than seeing DEI rollbacks as obstacles, Black entrepreneurs should view them as catalysts for collective wealth-building. Today’s success stories prove this approach works.
Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty revolutionized the cosmetics industry by creating products for all skin tones when mainstream brands wouldn’t. By focusing
first on underserved Black and brown consumers, Fenty Beauty generated $100 million in sales in its first 40 days and has grown into a billion-dollar enterprise that forced the entire beauty industry to become more inclusive. Calendly, founded by Nigerian-American Tope Awotona, became a billion-dollar scheduling platform by solving a universal problem. Despite initial struggles to secure venture funding, Awotona bootstrapped his company until its value was undeniable, ultimately raising $350 million and reaching a $3 billion valuation.
The Fifteen Percent Pledge, founded by Aurora James, demonstrates the power of intentional economic redirection. By persuading major retailers like Sephora and Macy’s to dedicate 15 percent of shelf space to Black-owned brands, the initiative has shifted over $10 billion to Black businesses since 2020.
How Black Businesses Can Thrive
Leverage Group Economics: Focus on Business-to-Business (B2B) relation-
ships within the community through strategic partnerships and shared marketing efforts. Black entrepreneurs can drive revenue by prioritizing Blackowned vendors and service providers.
Explore Alternative Capital: While government-backed DEI funding may disappear, access capital through angel investors, venture capitalists focused on minority-owned businesses, and crowdfunding. Organizations like the Black Angel Tech Fund and 1863 Ventures are specifically supporting Black entrepreneurs.
• Master Digital Marketing: Without DEI mandates, securing contracts will be more competitive. A strong digital presence, SEO-optimized websites, social media dominance, and powerful branding are non-negotiable.
• Own Your Intellectual Property: In entertainment, sports, and entrepreneurship, prioritize ownership through trademarks, copyrights, and business structures that prevent exploitation while ensuring generational wealth.
• Build Industry-Specific Networks: Creating Black-led professional networks in industries like law, entertainment, and finance will ensure access to opportunities that corporate America may no longer prioritize. Contemporary Success Through Community Power Blavity Inc., founded by Morgan DeBaun, has built a digital media empire reaching over 30 million millennials monthly. By focusing on serving Black audiences and creators first, Blavity has expanded to include multiple brands and hosts AfroTech, the largest Black
Retirement isn’t a joke. It’s not something you wing. It’s not something you put off. It sure isn’t something you can depend on Social Security alone to carry you through. In short, for most people, retirement isn’t the life of luxury, leisure, and travel that we all fantasize about.
I recently read an interesting report in “Business Insider.” “Business Insider” surveyed over 3,300 seniors, asking them what they regret most about their retirement planning. The answers? Regretful! But the regret is preventable if you handle your business NOW. Here are the top regrets and how you can avoid walking the same path.
“Didn’t Save Enough.” This was the number one regret. You know what that tells me? Saving for retirement wasn’t a top priority. We think we have time, but we don’t. Most folks don’t take saving seriously until they hit their 40s or 50s—and by then, you’re playing catch-up. If you’re living paycheck to paycheck now, imagine how tight things will feel with no paycheck coming in. If you don’t save, it’s going to be difficult to retire with dignity. Hard truth! If you retire with no retirement savings, you’ll simply stop working and start struggling financially. Retirement isn’t an age. It’s a financial number. Once you have enough saved and invested to live a comfortable
retirement, that’s when you can afford to retire. Do you know the amount you need to save for retirement? If you don’t, you need to find out.
“Relied Too Much on Social Security.”
I’m not knocking Social Security. We paid into it, we deserve it. But don’t get it twisted: Social Security was never meant to be your sole source of income in retirement. It was meant to be a supplement to your pension, and savings. Welp! People aren’t saving enough, Social Security is on the brink of insolvency, and pensions have become a thing of the past for private sector employees.
The average monthly Social Security check in 2024 was approximately $1,800. That’s before Medicare premiums and taxes. If you want a rough and dirty idea of what you can expect from Social Security, reflect on how much you receive in your paycheck every two weeks. Your projected Social Security benefits is approximately one of those paychecks per month. Try living off that while inflation eats away at your groceries, gas, and rent.
Social Security should be a portion of your retirement income—not your sole source of income in retirement.
“Retired Too Early.”
Some folks thought they were ready to retire. They had a little savings, maybe a pension, figured Social Security would carry them. They got tired of working and clocked out permanently. Now? They wish they waited. Here’s what they learned:
• Retiring early sounds good, until you realize: You have 30-plus years to pay for bills and lifestyle without a paycheck
• You may get penalized for taking Social Security too soon
• Your investments don’t have time to grow
• Inflation will chew through your savings like termites chew through wood
If you lack sufficient income to cover expenses and provide the lifestyle you want to live in retirement, YOU’RE not ready to retire.
“Didn’t Have an Emergency Fund.” Life doesn’t stop throwing curveballs just because you retired. Health issues,
home and car repairs, family emergencies will continue to rear its ugly head. Without an emergency fund, retirees end up dipping into their retirement accounts for unexpected costs, eroding the money they set aside exclusively for retirement. Emergencies happen in the form of unexpected events and unexpected expenses. When they do, you don’t want to be forced to tap into retirement savings prematurely.
What Retirees WISH They Did Instead:
The regrets were heavy but the wisdom is golden. Here’s what these retirees say they wish they had done differently: Invested Earlier
It’s not just about saving, it’s about growing your money. The earlier you invest, the more time your money has to multiply through compound interest. If you’re in your 20s or 30s and not investing, you’re leaving hundreds of thousands of dollars on the table. Start with whatever you can. Let time do the rest.
Maxed Out Employer Matches Too many people ignore their 401(k) match. That’s free money. Let me say it louder: FREE MONEY.
If your employer offers a match and you’re not taking full advantage, you’re
ANTHONY O. KELLUM
TAALIB SABER
How to dodge fraudsters when you’re in financial distress
StatePoint—Although fraudsters will prey on anyone, many tactics specifically target those facing financial hardship in the wake of a natural disaster.
To help you avoid becoming a victim when you’re most vulnerable, Freddie Mac is providing these tips and insights: Watch Out for Common DisasterRelated Scams
As the intensity of severe weather events increases, understanding common disaster-related scams can help you avoid them. These include: High-Interest Loans for Repairs: In this scam, someone may offer to loan you money for home repairs, often at a high interest rate, while you wait for your insurance money. In return, they ask for a post-dated check, your auto title or your tax refund. Although this may provide shortterm relief, it’s an example of predatory lending because the high interest rates could end up costing you more in the long term. Read any contract before signing it, and make sure you understand the total
cost of the loan, including its terms and fees.
Repair Contractor Prepayment: In this scam, your home repair contractor may ask you to sign a “direction to pay form” that allows your insurance company to pay the contractor directly, even before the repair work is completed. This can leave you vulnerable to incomplete or poor quality work. To avoid
this scam, read your contract carefully and do not authorize the full payment amount until you are satisfied with the final product.
Requests for Financial Information: In this scam, a person claiming to be a government employee or disaster relief professional may request financial information, saying they need it to help you recover from a crisis.
Protect yourself by never giving anyone your personally identifiable information by phone, email, text or in person without confirming their identity. For example, ask for identification and independently call the entity the person claims to work for.
If You’re Struggling to Pay Your Mortgage, Beware of Fraudsters
If you’re struggling to
pay your mortgage after a natural disaster or due to other circumstances and you are facing foreclosure, be on the lookout for two common types of fraud.
Foreclosure Rescue Fraud: In such a scheme, someone may falsely promise to be able to save your home from foreclosure. The fraudster will commonly:
• Require you to sign the title to your home over to them.
• Ask you to sign unfamiliar documents.
• Ask you to share personal information.
• Charge you rent to stay in your home.
• Offer to pay your delinquent mortgage by purchasing your home.
• Promise that you can repurchase your home when your financial situation improves.
Fraudsters orchestrating these schemes pose as professionals and promise to stop foreclosure, often at a high price. However, they don’t deliver on their promises. As a result, you could lose the title to your home and be at risk of foreclosure.
Loan Modification Scams: Loan modifica-
tion scams may operate similarly to foreclosure rescue fraud. In these scams, fraudsters collect an upfront fee and promise to work with your loan servicer on your behalf. They claim that they can obtain a loan modification that reduces your payments. If someone other than your loan servicer (the company listed on your mortgage statement) offers you mortgage assistance, don’t provide your information.
If you are struggling with your mortgage payment, contact your lender, a certified HUD housing counselor or a housing finance agency. These trustworthy resources can present you with real options to help avoid foreclosure.
Learn more fraud prevention tips by visiting myhome.freddiemac. com. Unfortunately, fraudsters have made it their business to prey on pain. With the right knowledge, you can help ensure that no one takes advantage of you when you’re down on your luck.
DEI rollbacks can fuel Black-owned businesses
tech conference in America. Greenwood Bank, co-founded by Ryan Glover, rapper Killer Mike, and former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young, raised $40 million in funding before even opening its doors. Named after the prosperous “Black Wall Street” district, this digital banking platform specifically serves Black and Latino communities by reinvesting in minority businesses. Pattern Beauty by Tracee Ellis Ross demonstrates the power of serving community needs first. By creating hair products specifically designed for Black women, the brand became profitable within days of launching and secured distribution at major retailers nationwide. The Black Wealth Renaissance Black history has always been marked by resilience. When access is denied, we create our own tables. By focusing on economic empowerment, ownership, and strategic partnerships within our community, we can build an ecosystem that thrives beyond political shifts. This isn’t about segregation. It’s about elevation. It’s about ensuring Black businesses aren’t dependent
on temporary policies but rooted in sustainable strategies that allow prosperity regardless of who’s in office.
We have always been our best investment. When we bet on ourselves, we win. When we invest in each other, we grow. When we circulate our dollars within our communities, we build lasting wealth.
Action Steps for Black Entrepreneurs
Identify and partner with Black-owned suppliers and vendors. Ensure your business is properly structured to protect assets. Develop a strong online brand presence. Explore funding options that prioritize Black entrepreneurs. Join or form industry-specific Black business networks. Support Black-owned financial institutions. Advocate for policies that benefit Black entrepreneurs. The future is ours. Our history proves that we thrive when we work together. The attack on DEI is not the end of opportunity. It’s the beginning of a new Black economic renaissance. If we seize this moment, we won’t just survive. We will thrive! (Taalib Saber is an attorney and owner of The Saber Firm)
Trump administration’s FHA layoffs
er for sellers who depend on FHA-backed buyers to close deals.
4. Challenges for Sellers and Black-Owned Real Estate Businesses Sellers who rely on FHAbacked buyers may face prolonged closing timelines, increasing uncertainty in transactions. Additionally, Black real estate professional’s agents, brokers, and loan officers who specialize in working with FHA buyers may see reduced business opportunities.
Other HUD Programs at Risk Beyond FHA, the cuts would impact other vital HUD programs that support Black homeown-
ership and community development. The Community Planning and Development (CPD) office, which oversees the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), is also on the chopping block. These programs provide essential resources for affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and economic development in Black communities.
What Can Be Done? This moment underscores why advocacy and awareness are critical. The Black community, policymakers, and housing advocates must push back against measures that threaten fair access to homeownership.
literally leaving cash on the table.
Built Emergency Savings
Whether you’re working or retired, you need an emergency cushion. That’s your financial safety net. It gives you peace of mind and keeps you from falling deeper into debt when life goes left.
What Should YOU Do Right Now?
Don’t just nod your head and keep scrolling. Apply what you’ve learned. Here’s how you can get ahead now and avoid becoming another regretful statistic.
Track Every Dollar
If you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. Know where your money is going. When you track your spending, you get control over your money. And when you control your money, you can tell it where to go, instead of wondering where it went.
Cut Out What’s Not Needed Needs vs. Wants—learn the difference. “Needs” keep you alive: food, housing, utilities, trans-
• Stay Informed: Educate yourself on how these cuts could impact homebuying opportunities.
• Speak Up: Contact local representatives and voice concerns about FHA’s future.
• Support Black-Led Housing Initiatives: Organizations that advocate for Black homeownership need community support now more than ever.
Property is Power!
The fight for homeownership equity continues. These proposed FHA cuts could set Black homeownership progress back years. We must stand together, raise awareness, and demand policies that expand not limit access to homeownership. Because when we own property, we build power.
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PROPERTY IS POWER FROM B1
Guest Editorial
Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the March from Selma to Montgomery
On Sunday, March 7, 1965, over 300 gathered in Selma, Alabama, to march to the capital city of Montgomery. The purpose of the 54-mile journey was to ensure that Black Americans could exercise their constitutional right to vote despite an era of Jim Crow segregation that aimed to deny them this right. That day became known as “Bloody Sunday” because people across America and the world reacted with horror when local police and Alabama state troopers violently attacked the nonviolent marchers as they made their way down the Edmund Pettus Bridge— named after a Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan—shortly after starting their journey to Selma.
Many individuals, including the late Rep. John Lewis of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), were beaten and sustained life-threatening injuries.
Two days later, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. began a march of 2,500 at the Pettus Bridge but turned around to obey a court order prohibiting the protest.
The third march commenced on March 21. They arrived in Montgomery on March 24 and on March 25, as more than 25,000 civil rights supporters gathered at the capitol building in Alabama’s capital city.
Sixty years later, the resilience and determination of the marchers serve as motivation and offer hope for activists today.
In the wake of federal amendments that reverse anti-segregation mandates, executive orders eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and threats to revoke funding for teaching Black history, activists must take action.
One of the many “sheroes” of March 25, 1965, was Viola Liuzzo, 39, a White wife and mother of five from Detroit. She left her family and drove to Alabama to march with King. A few hours after King spoke, she was shot dead by the Ku Klux Klan while transporting protesters in her car with a Black man.
Christina Prado was born on March 25, 1989, 24 years to the day that her grandmother, Liuzzo, was killed.
Considering the march’s 60th anniversary, Prado, who will soon turn 36, reflected on her grandmother’s memory and legacy.
“The message and virtue of what my grandmother stood for is every bit relevant now as it was 60 years ago. With the current political climate, I think it’s important to take the same type of stance as those who marched for equality for all,” she told The Informer. In today’s political climate, we must remember the work of Liuzzo, King, Lewis and others, and continue the struggle for racial equality and justice for all.
“We need to do peaceful protests with love messages to make sure that history does not repeat itself,” Prado continued. “What she stood for is still relevant today.”
(Reprinted from the Washington Informer)
Now that things are crystal clear!
(TriceEdneyWire.com)—Not so long ago, nearly everybody except 92 percent of Black women pretended they didn’t know what Project 2025 was. They did that all the way up to Election Day while listening to what the “Would Be King” was clearly saying. Make no mistake, he told us over and over again. Even to normally sensible White women on the subject of women’s rights, Hispanics who thought they were more privileged than Black people and some members of our own families voted for him anyway. Don’t say we didn’t try to tell you where this Administration was going—and his direction included all of us—even the young people who voted for him anyway while we prepared for the disaster.
You no longer have to wonder where Trump is headed. He’s demonstrated who he is and who he cares about. That would be himself first, and not even about his like-minded people chosen to be in his cabinet to carry out his dirty work. (I know Scott and Donalds are glad he didn’t choose them! But for the fact their skin is Black, he might have! Ha! Ha!)
Now look at his choices for education, health care and earned benefits like social security, and Veterans care for those who worked to save even people like him and those who dodged the part about being a soldier to keep the country safe that he’s now tearing
Regrettably, we now have a President of the United States who appears to believe that diversity, equity and inclusion has no value and that DEI is “illegal.” He signed Executive Order 14151, titled “Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing” on January 20, 2025. Mr. Trump has attempted to equate diversity with lack of merit. That is outrageous. Perhaps Mr. Trump would like to outlaw all of the many contributions made by Black citizens. I will leave it to others to inform him of contributions of other diverse citizens.
First, Mr. Trump, the White House is located on land surveyed by a selftaught Black man who constructed one of the first clocks built in America as well as published an accurate almanac from 1791 to 1802. Mr. Trump, you can thank another Black man, Garrett Morgan, for the secret service being able to drive you around safely since he invented the traffic light as we know it today with a yellow caution light. Another Black man Richard B. Spikes received a patent in 1932 for an automatic car gear shift that led to automatic transmissions, again making it possible for you to be comfortably driven around. Black scientists in many fields made inventions to improve our quality of life and to help save lives. Dr. Charles Drew pioneered ways to process and store blood leading to the creation of a national blood bank. Due to Otis Boykin, a Black man, inventing an improved electrical resistor, the pacemaker was able to be invented. Dr. Patricia Bath, a Black ophthalmologist, invented the Laserphaco Probe, which uses a laser to remove cataracts. Mr. Trump, the White House chef is able to feed you
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Those who voted for Trump because he was a “strongman” should now know what he meant. The word has different meanings, but they should have listened to his niece and nephew who long ago told us how Trump treated his own family, telling us about his nephew’s son to “let him die” and refusing to help! His niece, Dr. Mary Trump was out early trying to help us understand who this man really is—but too many didn’t listen.
I don’t know where you were when VP Kamala Harris was allowing you to see who he is during debates—that were no contest. Alongside her, he didn’t even get off the ground. She was so far ahead of him in intelligence and accomplishments! She would never have relied on Vladamir Putin to honor his promise to stop the Russians from bombing the innocent people of Ukraine. I will just bet you thought the “Would Be King” was so powerful he could have pulled that challenge off about ending that war the day he was President! Now you
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those fabulous meals because Frederick McKinley Jones invented refrigerated shipping which allows for the transport of fresh and frozen foods worldwide. And, of course, Mr. Trump, you must be familiar with the many developments of George Washington Carver, a Black man, who developed numerous products and uses for peanuts, pecans, and sweet potatoes significantly impacting agriculture and American diets. I hear that you also enjoy the occasional potato chip. Say “thank you” to George Speck, also known as George Crum, a famous Black chef in the 19th century. Mr. Trump, do you use the elevators in the White House? Alexander Miles, a Black man, patented the automatic elevator door, improving safety for elevator passengers. Speaking of safety, the gas mask used by fire and police departments was invented by Garrett Morgan, whom you may remember invented the modern traffic light. Mr. Trump, if the White House has central heating, you can thank Alice H. Parker, a Black woman who invented the first furnace to supply central heating for buildings. I’m certain that the White House has extensive security systems. You can thank Marie Van Brittan Brown, a Black nurse, who invented the first home security system which included a sliding camera, television monitors, two-way microphones, a remote-con-
see, how the Ukrainians are still bravely holding on while the “Would Be King” has no influence with Putin. I can just see all the military people who voted for this man, and look what he has done to them. I hope they can see he cares nothing about anybody not lining his pockets! I can’t help but wonder while all these systems and rules of democracy are under attack, while all the racist actions are being taken (Now come on—really, did they have to rob the cemeteries that identified military records so no one would know who Generals Colin Powell and Chappie James were? Did they think taking down the Pentagon’s website would mean no one would get to know Jackie Robinson was a military hero or the Tuskegee Airmen were super heroes in protecting what they thought was their country, too? Do they think they can erase Black History by defying schools to teach it?
Now that things are crystal clear Black people, let’s step up our game. Get involved in making the change we want to see. Let’s teach our own children Black History so they’ll know they come from a great people who refuse to return to the racist past of this country. Let’s support the BUYCOTTS! Don’t spend your money where you’re not respected! (Dr. E. Faye Williams is President of The Dick Gregory Society.)
trolled lock, and an alarm button, laying the foundation for modern CCTV security systems. Of course, you like to dress well. You can thank Black inventor George T. Sampson for patenting the automatic clothes dryer in 1892 and Black dressmaker Sarah Boone for patenting the ironing board in the same year. Perhaps your grandchildren have played with a Super Soaker water gun or Nerf gun. Yes, both were invented by a Black man, Dr. Lonnie Johnson. Mr. Trump, I have barely scratched the surface in listing the number of Black inventors who did miraculous things even when slavery and segregation prevented them from getting the educations available to White people. By the way, Mr. Trump, DEI programs only open the doors for people of color, women, the disabled, etc.; we still have to have the qualifications. The only systems that ever evolved in the United States where one could advance without merit are those available to White people during slavery and segregation (apartheid in South Africa) when Black people were denied by law the ability to compete for positions because of the color of their skin. However, in spite of being denied opportunities, Black people survived and even thrived. The third system which allows people to advance without merit is nepotism, “the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives, friends, or associates, especially by giving them jobs.” You appear to have familiarity with the latter practice. So, Mr. Trump, I hope that you can now understand that diversity has always had merit.
(TriceEdneyWire.com)—My grandfather’s first cousin was Lieutenant Colonel Howard Lee Baugh. Cousin Howard was part of the 99th Pursuit Squadron, the first unit of the Tuskegee Airmen. This month marks the 84th anniversary of the activation of the Squadron at Chanute Field in Rantoul, Illinois, about 120 miles southwest of Chicago.
A few years ago, I sat with my friend Norman Lear, the late TV legend behind shows like All in the Family and The Jeffersons that became important American cultural staples. Norman and I figured out that my cousin Howard was one of the Tuskegee Airmen who escorted Norman on some of his bombing missions during World War II. (In addition to creating those social consciousness-raising shows and founding People For the American Way, Norman’s patriotic resume also included 52 bomber missions in America’s fight against global fascism.)
It was an amazing connection to make to this piece of my own proud piece of family history. A lifesized bronze statue of Lt. Col. Baugh stands in permanent tribute to him and the other Tuskegee Airmen in the Black History Museum in Richmond, Virginia. This history is personal to me because of the family connection to the Airmen—Lt. Col. Baugh was actually one of two of my grandfather’s cousins who were Tuskegee Airmen —but this is history that is important to countless Black Americans. It is also history the Trump administration seemingly wants to erase from existence. Beyond the federal government no
longer recognizing celebrations such as Black History Month and Women’s History Month, the Pentagon is removing every program, mention, image, or individual they say is associated with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts. The Trump administration already fired Air Force General CQ Brown Jr.—another history-making Black fighter pilot like my cousin Lt. Col. Baugh—as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the Navy’s first female chief. Now, it was reported last week that more than 26,000 (so far) photographs or online posts have been flagged for deletion in a Pentagon database because they apparently arouse Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s suspicion of DEI. Among them: photos of the Tuskegee Airmen.
To give you an idea of the precision of this white-washing frenzy, also targeted on the list are images captioned with or including the word “gay.” And, as of last week, that included references to the Enola Gay, the B-29 bomber that dropped the atomic bomb over Hiroshima, and photographs of people whose last name is Gay. And it would not be Women’s History Month under the new Trump administration without targeting references to pathbreak-
ing women among the various war heroes and historic military firsts— women like Air Force Colonel Jeannie Leavitt, the country’s first female fighter pilot, and Private First Class Christina Fuentes Montenegro, one of the first three women to graduate from the Marine Corps’ Infantry Training Battalion. Also listed in the database was an image of Private First Class Harold Gonsalves, who was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during World War II and happened to be Mexican-American.
In his perverse view of DEI, Secretary Hegseth thinks removing DEI initiatives means erasing history. And he says “DEI is dead” in the US military because it puts certain groups ahead of others and erodes cohesion and camaraderie among the ranks. But the truth is the opposite. It is not only just and moral that we recognize the contributions of people from marginalized groups (especially when they are military heroes who opened up doors for future generations). It is unifying. We are all Americans. But some of us have just had our communities’ histories and contributions ignored, and even suppressed. Protecting every community’s, every family’s place in the American story is vital. It is vital for the children who otherwise would not see people they identify with in our history books. And it is vital for America to be what Frederick Douglass knew we could be: “the perfect national illustration of the unity and dignity of the human family.” (Ben Jealous is the Executive Director of
Buyer’s remorse boils over in congressional GOP town halls
In my corner of America, there’s a common feeling emerging about the viral videos of constituents angrily confronting congressional Republicans: That’s what they get. But the snark isn’t intended for the elected officials so much as for their voters. The thinking goes that those who supported politicians campaigning on callous policies toward others shouldn’t be surprised when they end up harmed, too. It’s a variation on the adage that people get the government they deserve. The people filling those town halls in Republican districts across the country—in California and Kansas and Wisconsin and elsewhere—no doubt see it differently, believing they’re getting a government they didn’t vote for. In Texas, they are mad that an unelected billionaire seems to be exercising the presidency’s executive powers, unchecked. In Georgia, they are upset about the White House’s position on Ukraine and about its ham-fisted federal funding and staffing cuts. And they are angry that their representatives don’t appear interested in doing much about any of these things. Their message, chanted by unhappy voters at a Wisconsin listening session, is directed solely at the elected official: “Do your job!”
Agreement on what exactly the job is, though, can be hard to find, no matter where you are. I remember years ago, at a fancy dinner for public policy fellows from all walks of life, our table of idealistic mid-careerists got lost in a tense debate over what makes for a good leader in government. Some argued that congressional representatives’ primary job is to take their cues from their constituents when deciding matters of law and policy. Others countered that voters entrust representatives to make choices on their behalf using personal judgment instead. Each side believed government must be responsive, we only differed on how best that could be achieved.
It’s a debate that’s as old as the country— whether popularly elected representatives are delegates who act as vessels for the people’s voice or trustees who do what they think is best. The heated town halls suggest the main frustration is with representatives who are bad delegates, offering no resistance to a White House run amok in their communities. Those who think
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Republican voters are getting their just deserts fault them for choosing poor trustees. Polls confirm that the resulting dissatisfaction with the whole system is widespread: Government is cited as the most important problem facing the country, even more than the economy or immigration; two-thirds of us are unsatisfied with our democracy; and Congress’ approval rate remains dismal. Is this the government we all deserve? Voters put politicians in Congress, so we certainly have a government that someone has asked for. But when that government doesn’t seem representative, people want accountability for all those they hold responsible. There are no recall elections for senators and representatives—while in office, only they can sanction themselves. This leaves lots of people stuck until the next election with a government they didn’t vote for or with leaders they no longer trust. And when this happens in democracies, that dissatisfaction gets aimed at the system, and at the majority. Some of the snark for the constituents with buyer’s remorse is satisfaction at their comeuppance. But part of it is also a hope that the majority will come away wiser and choose better leaders. As one old classmate of mine put it in response to a video of screaming Republican voters, “Some people gotta touch the stove for themselves.” It’s the same idea behind the counsel from some in the party to the Democratic caucus: Step aside, bite your tongue and let the country learn its lesson the hard way.
The public confrontations racking up views on social media are chronicling part of that process. They are snapshots of supporters who, after just a 30-day sample of the government they elected, feel duped. The representatives were caught flat-footed by the anger, and often responded with the same party-line talking points that disgruntled crowds can get from the news. These encounters mostly read like a misunderstanding between people who say the job is to be a good representative and a politician who believes the more pressing job is to be a good Republican.
For their part, the White House and Republican leadership say the backlash isn’t real, instead labeling it a coordinated campaign of “paid protesters” and directing representatives to shut down the town halls altogether. They interpret their election wins as broad mandates that not even their supporters can recant, reducing dissatisfied constituents to little more than unhappy customers.
The group of us arguing around that fancy dinner table years ago finally found consensus only in the idea that good representation, whether trustee or delegate, requires putting the public’s interests first. It is the only way to deliver a government worthy of its people. The failure to do so is, at heart, the chief complaint in those confrontational town halls. The unhappy constituents share something in common with folks who revel in their disappointment: Both sides long for a government that will address the nation’s problems and not be its primary one.
(The Washington Post)
Will Rev. Jamal Byrant’s boycott hit the wrong target?
Rev. Jamal Bryant, an Atlanta-based pastor, launched a nationwide 40-day boycott of Target retail stores on March 5th in response to the retailer’s decision to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion program.
When George Floyd was killed by a Minneapolis police officer in 2020, Target launched REACH (Racial Equity Action and CHange) and pledged to invest $2 billion in Black-owned businesses by December 2025, but in January of 2025, one of President Donald Trump’s first official acts was to eliminate DEI in the federal government, and then Target, Wal-Mart, Amazon, and other companies announced the termination of their own DEI programs.
Rev. Bryant called for a boycott of Target for “dishonoring” their 2020 pledge, despite the fact that Target has supported diversity since 2005. According to Target’s 2007 Corporate Responsibility Report: Target stores hire and develop employees that reflect their local, diverse communities. Diversity has been one of our company’s strengths, and it will remain an important aspect of our business strategy.
Over time, Target discovered that they were expanding diversity in low-wage occupations.
The 2015 Demos/NAACP report titled The Retail Race Divide: How the Retail Industry is Perpetuating Racial Inequality in the Twenty-First Century found a significant underrepresentation of Black and Latino retail workers in supervisory roles. Black workers comprised 11 percent of the workforce but only 6 percent of managers. However, Black and Latino retail workers were overrepresented in cashier positions, which are the lowest-paid jobs in retail.
The Demos/NAACP report concentrated mostly on Wal-Mart. However, when Wal-Mart raised pay to reduce turnover and improve service, Target felt obligated to do the same.
In 2016, transgender rights became a major issue in the United States. Target stated, “Inclusivity is a core belief at Target.” Target allowed transgender staff and customers to use any restroom or dressing room that matched their gender identity.
Target’s Workforce Diversity Report for 2019 stated that 50 percent of their workforce was comprised of people of color, with more than half (58 percent) being women. Nearly half (42 percent) of Target’s leadership team was made up of women, while nearly a quarter (24 percent) were persons of color. Further-
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more, one-third of the board of directors were women, and nearly half were Black or Latino.
In 2020, George Floyd was killed ten minutes away from Target’s headquarters in Minneapolis.
In response to national calls for social justice, Target pledged $100 million to support Black-led nonprofits and provide scholarships to students attending HBCUs. Target also pledged to increase its Black workforce by 20 percent in three years and take other steps to “advance racial equity.”
In 2021, Target reported that Black representation increased by nearly 25 percent among its officers in addition to progress across all salaried level positions, and in 2022, Target was recognized by the Executive Leadership Council, a prominent organization of global Black CEOs, for its “outstanding commitment to achieving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.” By 2023, Target’s Workforce Diversity Report said that 43 percent of its employees were White, while 56 percent were persons of color—15 percent Black and 31 percent Hispanic/Latino.
Following Floyd’s murder, not only did Target pledge to spend $2 billion with Black-owned businesses by 2025, but Target also planned to add more products from 500 Black-owned vendors to their stores, and it’s Black entrepreneurs, whose brands are stocked by Target, that have expressed the most concern about Rev. Bryant’s 40-day boycott.
According to The Conversation, “Tabitha Brown, whose products range from books to cooking appliances, urged customers to reconsider their boycott of Target. Withholding their dollars, Brown insisted, will hurt Black businesses far more than the corporation that sells their products.”
Melissa Butler, founder of the startup beauty brand Lip Bar, also stated that the boycott could harm Black-owned businesses. “In our eight years at Target, the relationship has been great, and we have grown a lot,” Butler said.
“Target has historically been a brand champion for small businesses, women-owned businesses, and Black-owned businesses.” Butler also added, “Just because Target is scaling back their DEI commitments doesn’t mean it is going to be ending relationships with businesses owned by people of color.”
These Black entrepreneurs faced criticism on social media.
Some Black consumers accused Black entrepreneurs of “selling out” the racial community that contributed to their success, but these Black entrepreneurs would only be selling out “the racial community” if Target violated its 2020 pledge or terminated its DEI program in accordance with Trump’s objectives. That was not the case.
Target’s 2020 pledges were not permanent. Target planned to discontinue their “racial program” in December 2025. Target announced the end of their “racial program” in January 2025, as they believed they had achieved most of their 2020 goals. However, a representative from Target stated, “As a retailer that serves millions of consumers every day, we understand the importance of staying in step with the evolving external landscape, now and in the future.”
For Rev. Bryant, when the Target spokesperson remarked, “staying in step with the evolving external landscape,” it was a clear indication that Target capitulated to Trump, wiping out Target’s whole positive track record on diversity. Rev. Bryant organized the boycott against Target because Rev. Bryant believes the retail giant turned its back on diversity, equity, and inclusion because it was better for business in the new Trump era. When Rev. Bryant was asked why Target was singled out for a boycott rather than companies like Wal-Mart and Amazon, which had also discontinued their DEI programs. Rev. Bryant told the interviewer Target needed to be held accountable for abandoning DEI, and the boycott was necessary to ensure a “future where corporations do not bow to pressure at the expense of marginalized communities.”
The issue with Rev. Bryant’s answer is that it’s contradictory. He wants to make sure that companies like Target do not succumb to external pressure from racists like Trump, but in order to do so, Rev. Bryant is using external pressure—in the form of a boycott—at the expense of Black entrepreneurs.
(TriceEdneyWire.com)—“We must also provide an expanded opportunity to participate in the free enterprise system at all levels—not only to share the economic benefits of the free enterprise system more broadly, but also to encourage pride, dignity, and a sense of independence. In order to do this, we need to remove commercial obstacles which have too often stood in the way of minority group members— obstacles such as the unavailability of credit, insurance, and technical assistance. Involvement in business has always been a major route toward participation in the mainstream of American life. Our aim is to open that route to potentially successful persons who have not had access to it before.”
—President Richard M. Nixon
The Trump administration’s efforts to rewrite American history under the guise of fighting a mythical “anti-White” racism took a dangerous turn this week as the White House issued an executive order effectively gutting the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).
Since President Nixon established it over 50 years ago, the MBDA has provided government financing and contracting opportunities that have fueled the growth of minority-owned businesses and strengthened our communities.
The National Urban League waged a decade-long fight to elevate the MBDA
to a statutory agency because its role in driving economic equity and closing the racial wealth gap is irreplaceable. In fiscal year 2023 alone, the agency facilitated $1.2 billion in capital, secured $1.6 billion in contracts, and generated or saved more than 14,000 jobs.
Dismantling the MBDA is the latest example of right-wing extremists rolling back hard-won civil rights victories that have helped level the economic playing field. Under the pretense of race neutrality, they are actively working to erase policies that acknowledge and address systemic disparities.
In March 2024, a federal judge in Texas appointed by Donald Trump, ruled in favor of a lawsuit brought by White entrepreneurs, arguing that the MBDA’s mission of supporting minority business owners amounted to unconstitutional racial discrimination. While the judge
acknowledged that racial minorities face greater challenges in accessing capital—including lower loan approval rates, smaller funding amounts, and higher interest rates—his astonishing ruling was that there was insufficient evidence that government policies contributed to these disparities.
This ruling, coupled with the administration’s actions, threatens to undo decades of economic progress. Eliminating race-conscious programs under the false premise of equality ignores the stark realities of systemic discrimination and denies communities of color access to resources essential for closing the racial wealth gap.
The administration’s decision is not just unlawful and unjust—it is an economic disaster in the making. Minority-owned businesses contribute trillions to the U.S. economy and employ millions of workers. Stripping them of vital federal support will stifle job creation, weaken local economies, and widen the wealth divide.
At a time when economic inequality remains one of the nation’s most pressing challenges, the federal government should be expanding opportunities for underserved businesses, not eliminating them. This is not just a policy fight—it is a battle for economic justice, and we cannot afford to lose.
Return to Jim Crow: Federal regulations rolled back to allow segregation
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The Trump administration has blatantly resurrected segregation in federal contracting, undoing decades of civil rights progress by removing anti-segregation mandates. The alarmingly regressive move reopens the door for racially divided facilities, eerily reminiscent of the Jim Crow era, with potential “Whites Only” and “Colored” signage in government-funded workplaces. “This isn’t just a policy shift; it’s a moral catastrophe,” stated Melissa Murray, a constitutional law professor at New York University, in an NPR interview. “We are witnessing the deliberate dismantling of civil rights protections that generations fought to secure.”
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The changes, initiated without the customary public comment period, have been implemented to align with new executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion. However, this sudden shift has sparked accusations of undermining democracy and transparency. An anonymous federal employee expressed outrage to NPR. “This is an outright assault on democratic norms, a covert operation to reintroduce segregation without public scrutiny,” the unnamed employee remarked. The National Institutes of Health and other federal agencies have received directives to disregard previous anti-segregation clauses in their contracting processes. Inquiries to the General Services Administration about bypassing established procedural protocols were met with vague assurances. “The GSA is committed to implementing executive orders effectively and promptly,” GSA spokesperson Will Powell stated.
Kara Sacilotto, an attorney specializing in federal contracts, pointed out the broad attack on civil rights, noting that the targeting of these protections extends beyond racial lines to include gender identity, previously expanded under the Obama administration. In the NPR interview, Kara said that “the provision was flagged because it was revised under the Obama administration to include “gender identity.” That change was made, she says, ‘to implement an Obama era Executive Order 13672, and that executive order from the Obama administration is one of the ones that President Trump, in his second term, rescinded,’ she explains. ‘And so, along with [Trump’s] other executive orders about gender identification, I would suspect that is the reason why this one got identified on the list.’” Professor Murray added, “This isn’t just a rollback of civil rights protections—it’s a signal that we’re stepping back into a darker past, one that we’ve worked hard to move beyond.”
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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).
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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.
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“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 *********
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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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 SECRETARY 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.
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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
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.
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
TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521 ********************************
DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 20TH WARD OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
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.
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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,
20APR25 DEFENDANTS: THE UNKNOWN HEIRS OF EUGENE BOYER JR., DECEASED CASE NO.: GD-24-010833 ********* DEBT: $211,696.21
OF ATTORNEYS:
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, 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
KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS
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
:
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, 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 DWELL-
ING 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 DIS-
TRICT 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
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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 Anderson ********* CASE NO.: MG-24-000904
DEBT: $117,788.60
********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Powers Kirn, LLC
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: Eight Neshaminy Interplex, Suite 215, Trevose, PA 19053 ********************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-2090
SHORT
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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
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.
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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 DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 212 CIRCLE DRIVE, ELIZABETH, PA 15037. DEED BOOK 8338, PAGE 525. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1130-P-290.
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DEFENDANTS: PAUL A NOVAK, MARY BETH NOVAK A/K/A MARY NOVAK
C. GRIFFITH; BETH C. GRIFFITH
$39,160.78
:
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
53APR25 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.
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 RESIDENTIAL
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
*********
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: $94,903.90
********* NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stern & Eisenberg, PC
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: The Shops at Valley Square, 1581 Main Street, Suite 200 Warrington, PA
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DEBT: $62,114.36
NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Stern & Eisenberg, PC
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEYS: The Shops at Valley Square, 1581
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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,
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 BUILDING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3840 CROOKED RUN ROAD, NORTH VERSAILLES, PA 15137. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15820, PAGE 415, BLOCKAND LOT NUMBER 548-F-113.
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 ATTORNEYS: Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
OF ATTORNEYS: 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of O’Hara:
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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.
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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:
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.
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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.
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.
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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:
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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
*********************
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
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ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
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
*********
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
*********
DEBT: $32,153.17
********* 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, 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
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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
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
DEFENDANTS:
111APR25
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.
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Elizabeth: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as
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
DESCRIPTION:
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE
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 *********************
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 ********************************
MIFFLIN.
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.
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesportWard 2:
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
*********************
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
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 *********************
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
*********
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
*********
DEBT: $3,721.10
********* 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 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
*********************
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
*********
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
*********
NAME OF ATTORNEYS: Jennifer L. Cerce, Esquire
*********************
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
*********
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. 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,
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
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
BER 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
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.
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
JAMES
, Deceased of Leetsdale, Allegheny,
, Laura
Freese, Executor, 26332 Paseo Toscana, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 or to TODD A. FULLER, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC., 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017
Chontos & Chontos, P.C., 561 Beulah Road, Turtle Creek, PA 15145
Estate of THOMAS JEFFREY VANDERGRIFT Deceased of Wexford, No.: 01106 of 2025 JoAnn P. Vandergrift, Administrator or to Claire Johnson Saenz, Esq, Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky, Attys., 444 Liberty Avenue, Ste. 2200 Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Estate of TONY DANIEL SKEES, Deceased of Hampton, No.: 01281 of 2025, Devin Hallett Snyder, Administrator or to Devin Hallett Snyder, Esq, Strassburger McKenna Gutnick & Gefsky, Attys., 444 Liberty Avenue, Ste. 2200 Pittsburgh, PA 15222
ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings
MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY
A regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the College will be held on: April 3, 2025 4:30 PM CCAC Allegheny CampusByers Hall 808 Ridge Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) will hold a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners on Thursday, March 27, 2025 @ 10:30 a.m. EST. The hybrid meeting will be conducted via Zoom Conferencing and in-person on the Lower Level Conference Room of 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. You must register to attend the in-person meeting. Registration for attending the meeting in-person and registration to provide public comment will both open on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 11 a.m. and posted to www.hacp.org.
HACP conducts
SAMANTHA GABLE, PA I.D. NO. 320695
STEVEN PALMER, PA I.D. NO. 334553
LESLIE J. RASE, PA I.D. NO. 58365
HEATHER RILOFF, PA I.D. NO. 309906
KEVIN T. TONCZYCZYN, PA I.D. NO. 332616
ELIZABETH L. WASSALL, PA I.D. NO. 77788
JOSEPH L. LoCASTRO, IV, PA I.D. NO. 314973
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TELEPHONE: (610) 278-6800
E-MAIL: PAHELP@LOGS.COM
LLG FILE NO. 20-064594
Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not individually but solely as trustee for Finance of America Structured Securities Acquisition Trust 2019-HB1 PLAINTIFF VS.
Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons,Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Anthony J. Falvo, deceased and Mary Dininno, Known Heir of Anthony J. Falvo, deceased DEFENDANTS
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL DIVISION
ALLEGHENY COUNTY
NO: MG-21-000223
To the Defendants, Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns, and All Persons,Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest From or Under Anthony J. Falvo, deceased: TAKE NOTICE THAT THE Plaintiff, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not individually but solely as trustee for Finance of America Structured Securities Acquisition Trust 2019-HB1 has filed an amended action Mortgage Foreclosure, as captioned above.
NOTICE
IF YOU WISH TO DEFEND, YOU MUST ENTER A WRITTEN APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILE YOUR DEFENSE OR OBJECTIONS WITH THE COUT. YOU ARE WARNED THAT IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO THE CASE MAY PROCEED WITHOUT YOU AND A JUDGMENT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE FOR THE RELIEF REQUESTED BY THE PLAINTIFF. YOU MAY LOSE MONEY OR PROPERTY OR OTHER RIGHTS IMPORTANT TO YOU. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS NOTICE TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A LAWYER GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Allegheny
ANNOUNCEMENTS Meetings
NOTICE On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 6 PM, Baldwin Township’s Planning Commission shall hold a Public Meeting, at 10 Community Park Dr., to review the Facchiano (5 McNeilly Rd.) revised Site Plan (fuel storage tank pad), and any other matters that may come before it. Charla Pfeil, Township Manager
NOTICE OF SCHEDULED QUARTERLY MEETING (PURSUANT TO THE ACT OF JULY 19, 1994, P.L. #386, 65 P.S. 261) THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH-EQUIPMENT LEASING AUTHORITY BOARD MEETING SHALL BE HELD ON: Thursday, April 17th, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. CITY COUNTY BUILDING, ROOM 646 (THE LEARNING LAB)
PITTSBURGH, PA 15219
This meeting is open to the public to participate in person or via conference call at the following number: Call-in Number: 1-412-851-3584
Guest Passcode: 202 409 159#
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Furnished Apartments
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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 April 1, 2025, until 2:00 P.M., local prevailing time for:
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General Prime
Pittsburgh Various Locations Emergency Generator Replacement Set 2 General, Electrical, and Asbestos Primes
Project Manual and Drawings will be available for purchase on March 10, 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.
PORT AUTHORITY OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY D.B.A. PRT
Electronic Proposals will be received online at PRT’s Ebusiness website (http://ebusiness.portauthority.org). Proposals/bid submittals will be due 11:00 AM on April 11, 2025, and will be read at 11:15 AM., the same day, through your web browser via Microsoft Teams video conferencing, for the following:
Electronic Proposal - Ebusiness website (http://ebusiness.portauthority.org)
BID NUMBER BID NAME
B25-03-16 Pest Control Services
B25-03-17 InSight Passenger Seat Inserts
B25-03-18 Raildroad Cross Ties
B25-03-19 Bus Stop Shelters
B25-03-20 Hoist Inspection and Maintenance Services
B25-03-21 Janitorial Supplies - General
To join the bid opening through Microsoft Teams meeting on your computer, mobile app or room device
Meeting ID: 215 953 502 730
Passcode: ta6Wd22m
Or call in (audio only)
412-927-0245
Phone Conference ID: 753 375 470#
No bidder may withdraw a submitted Proposal for a period of 75 days after the scheduled time for opening of the sealed bids.
A Pre-Bid Conference will be held on each of the above items at 10:00 AM on March 27, 2025, through your web browser via Microsoft Teams video conferencing.
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
Meeting ID: 292 685 461 994
Passcode: n2A85UG7
Or call in (audio only)
412-927-0245
Phone Conference ID: 786 357 908#
Attendance at this meeting is not mandatory but is strongly encouraged.
Questions regarding any of the above bids will not be entertained by the PRT within five (5) business days of the scheduled bid opening. These contracts may be subject to a financial assistance contract between Port Authority of Allegheny County d.b.a. PRT and the United States Department of Transportation. The Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations. Contractor is responsible for expenses related to acquiring a performance bond and insurance where applicable. All items are to be FOB delivered unless otherwise specified. Costs for delivery, bond, and insurance shall be included in bidder’s proposal pricing.
Port Authority of Allegheny County d.b.a. PRT hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively insure that in regard to any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprise will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, or national origin in consideration for an award.
The Board of PRT reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
NOTICE TO BIDDERS BEN AVON BOROUGH
COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ALLEGHENY
Sealed Proposals will be received by Ben Avon Borough at the Municipal Building, 7101 Church Avenue, Ben Avon, Pennsylvania 15202 until 10:00 A.M. prevailing time on April 15, 2025 to be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter for the following project:
Base Bid
2025 BEN AVON BOROUGH ROAD PROGRAM
Pavement Maintenance on various roads throughout Ben Avon Borough including the following approximate quantities: 5,600 S.Y. of 3.5” +/- Rotomilling and Profiling, 300 S.Y. of Soft Spot Repair, 730 TONS of 2” of 19 mm Superpave Binder (0-0.3 ESAL’s), 5,600 S.Y. of 1.5” 9.5 mm Fine Grade Superpave Wearing Course (0-0.3 ESAL’s), Traffic Control, Resident Notification, and Restoration.
All Proposals must be in the hands of Ben Avon Borough, 7101 Church Avenue, Ben Avon, Pennsylvania 15202, by 10:00 A.M. prevailing time, April 15, 2025 and the same will be opened and read publicly immediately thereafter. Proposals shall be delivered in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the outside with the words “2025 BEN AVON BOROUGH ROAD PROGRAM”.
Copies of Drawings, Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Forms of Proposals and Agreement are on file and open to public inspection at the office of The Gateway Engineers, Inc., 100 McMorris Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-9401 where sets of said documents may be obtained upon payment of $50.00 per set. No refund will be made for the return of any documents. An additional $10.00 will be required for each set of plans if they are to be mailed.
All bidders shall be PennDOT pre-qualified and submit their PennDOT
Pre-Qualification Certificates as well as the Anti-Collusion Affidavit with the Proposal in order for the Proposal to be considered responsive. Pennsylvania Prevailing Wages must be paid on this contract. Proposals to receive consideration must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bidder’s Bond from a Surety Company authorized to do business in Pennsylvania, made to the order of the Ben Avon Borough in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Proposal as a guarantee that, if the Proposal is accepted, the successful Bidder will enter into an Agreement within 15 days after Notice of the Award of the Contract. The Proposals must be made to Ben Avon Borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and shall remain firm for a period of sixty (60) days. No Bidder may withdraw his Proposal during the sixty (60) day period without forfeiting his Bid guarantee. Performance, Maintenance, and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, along with Public Liability and Property Damage Certificates of Insurance in the amounts specified, as well as Certificates of Workman’s Compensation must be filed with the executed Agreement upon acceptance of the Proposal from the successful Bidder. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, or any part thereof, for any reason, and also reserves the right to waive any informality therein.
Terrie Patsch Borough Secretary
NOTICE TO BIDDERS BEN AVON BOROUGH ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Sealed Proposals will be received by Ben Avon Borough at the Municipal Building, 7101 Church Avenue, Ben Avon, Pennsylvania 15202 until 10:00 A.M. prevailing time on April 15, 2025 to be publicly opened and read immediately thereafter for the following project:
BRIGHTON ROAD WALL REPAIRS
Base Bid
This project involves the rehabilitation of an existing concrete and stone retaining wall located along Brighton Road in the Borough of Ben Avon. Construction activities will include, but not limited to, site mobilization and demobilization; site clearing; installing a shotcrete overlay over a concrete wall; repointing a stone wall; concrete curb installation; installation, maintenance and removal of erosion and sediment control devices; all required testing; site cleanup and restoration; traffic control; site photography and all other items incidental to the proposed construction, complete in place. All Proposals must be in the hands of Ben Avon Borough, 7101 Church Avenue, Ben Avon, Pennsylvania 15202, by 10:00 A.M. prevailing time, April 15, 2025 and the same will be opened and read publicly immediately thereafter. Proposals shall be delivered in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the outside with the words “BRIGHTON ROAD WALL REPAIRS “.
Copies of Drawings, Specifications, Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Forms of Proposals and Agreement are on file and open to public inspection at The Gateway Engineers, Inc., 100 McMorris Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 obtained upon payment of one hundred ($100.00) dollars per set. No refund or exchange will be made for the return of any documents. A ten ($10.00) dollar mailing fee will be charged for any documents delivered by U.S. mail. PDF copies of the Contract Documents will be made available to Bidders at no charge upon request.
Pennsylvania Prevailing Wages must be paid on this contract. Proposals to receive consideration must be accompanied by a Certified Check or Bidder’s Bond from a Surety Company authorized to do business in Pennsylvania, made to the order of the Ben Avon Borough in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the Proposal as a guarantee that, if the Proposal is accepted, the successful Bidder will enter into an Agreement within 15 days after Notice of the Award of the Contract. The Proposals must be made to Ben Avon Borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, and shall remain firm for a period of sixty (60) days. No Bidder may withdraw his Proposal during the sixty (60) day period without forfeiting his Bid guarantee.
Performance, Maintenance, and Labor and Material Payment Bonds, along with Public Liability and Property Damage Certificates of Insurance in the amounts specified, as well as Certificates of Workman’s Compensation must be filed with the executed Agreement upon acceptance of the Proposal from the successful Bidder.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, or any part thereof, for any reason, and also reserves the right to waive any informality therein.
Terrie Patsch Borough Secretary
INVITATION FOR BIDS
Sealed bids for the Marion Township Reservoir Project located in Marion Township will be received electronically via PennBid in the office of Benjamin Holland, BUTLER COUNTY CONTROLLER, on or before 3:00 p.m.
April 15, 2024. Bids will be opened shortly thereafter in the office of the County Controller on the 5th floor of the Butler County Government Center, 124 West Diamond Street, Butler, PA with results displayed on PennBid shortly thereafter.
Plans, specifications and bid documents are available at no cost on PennBid (https://pennbid.bonfirehub.com) Any questions regarding the project must be submitted via the “Ask A Question” feature in PennBid no later than April 8, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. The project scope includes supply and install bolted steel, glass lined water storage tank with foundation, piping, valves and associated connections.
A Non-Mandatory Pre-Bid meeting will be held at the Marion Township Municipal Building at 2275 West Sunbury Rd Suite A, Boyers PA 16020 at 10:00 a.m. April 2, 2025. Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bidder’s bond, or certified check or cashier’s check, in favor of the County of Butler, in the amount of not less than ten percent. The County of Butler reserves the right to waive any informality in and to accept or reject any and all bids or any part of any bid. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days. Prevailing wages established under the Davis-Bacon Act will apply to this contract. The contract documents contain requirements addressing prevailing labor wage rates, labor standards, nondiscrimination in hiring practices, goal for minority and female participation, MBE and WBE participation, participation by Section 3 residents and businesses and related matters.
BOARD OF BUTLER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Leslie Osche, Chairman Kim Geyer Kevin Boozel
Attest: Lori Altman Director of Human Resources/Chief Clerk
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Help Wanted
The University of Pittsburgh seeks a Senior Imaging Scientist (Lab Manager III) to work in the Animal Imaging Center in Pittsburgh, PA. The incumbent will manage a diverse portfolio of research studies, including rodent-NHP, operate high-field MRI scanners (Bruker and Siemens) while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices. Apply at https://www.join.pitt.edu, #25001279. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.EOE, including disability/vets.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR
BIDWELL TRAINING CENTER
Instructs adult students in accordance with Department of Education licensing regulations, accreditation standards, industry regulations and job market demands. AS in related field with at least three years’ experience required. BS preferred. Prior experience teaching or training adults preferred. Must be proficient in preparing and presenting instruction in all the following subject areas: Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pathology, Electronic Health Record Systems, Medical Software Applications, Pharmacology and Clinical Procedures, & Laboratory Techniques.
Send Resume with cover letter and salary requirements to resumes@manchesterbidwell.org EOE
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF PITTSBURGH
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
(RFP) FOR
LEASED PARKING FOR HACP
HEADQUARTERS VEHICLES
REBID
RFP #650-07-25-REBID
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby requests proposals from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s):
Leased Parking for HACP Headquarters Vehicles Rebid
The documents will be available no later than March 17, 2025, and signed, sealed proposals will be accepted until 9:00 a.m. on April 8, 2025. The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will only accept physical proposals dropped off in person from 8:00 AM until the closing time of 9:00 a.m. on April 8, 2025, in the lobby of One Stop Shop at 412 Boulevard of the Allies. Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Proposals may be uploaded to the Authority’s online submission site, the link is accessible via the HACP website and within the RFP. Sealed proposals may still be mailed via USPS at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor - Procurement, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
Parties or individuals interested in responding may download a copy of the Solicitation from the Business Opportunities page of www.HACP.org.
Questions or inquires should be directed to:
Mr. Brandon Havranek, Associate Director of Procurement/ Contracting Officer Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh 412 Boulevard of the Allies 6th Floor - Procurement Department Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-456-2890
A pre-submission meeting will be held via Zoom meeting, on March 28, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Please see the meeting information below: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 842 3798 6481 Passcode: 517265 +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh strongly encourages certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises to respond to this solicitation.
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.
ACHA-1723, FLOOR COVERING INSTALLATION
Allegheny County Housing Authority (ACHA) is seeking Bids from qualified vendors to provide floor covering installation, per specifications for its locations throughout Allegheny County. ACHA is now conducting all competitive solicitation on an internet-based eProcurement Housing Marketplace. ACHA is paying for all costs for the use of the Marketplace so, there will be no additional charges for your company to use the Marketplace to download documents or submit responses to ACHA.
AGENCY CONTACT PERSON: Guy Phillips, Purchasing Manager Telephone: (412)402-2435, E-mail: gphillips@achsng.com.
HOW TO OBTAIN THE IFB DOCUMENTS ON THE EPROCUREMENT MARKETPLACE:
1. Access ha.internationaleprocurement.com (no “www”).
2. Click on the “Login” button in the upper left side.
3. Follow the listed directions.
4. If you have any problems in accessing or registering on the eProcurement Marketplace, please call customer support at (866)526-9266.
PRE-Bid CONFERENCE:
Pre-Bid Conference: there is no Pre-Bid Conference Scheduled for this IFB
QUESTION SUBMITTAL DEADLINE
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 12:00
PM ET. Please use the “Question and Answer area in the eProcurement Housing Marketplace Website for all questions.
HOW TO FULLY RESPOND TO THIS IFB BY SUBMITTING A Bid
SUBMITTAL:
1. As directed within Section 3.2.1 of the IFB document, submit proposed pricing, where provided for, within the eProcurement Marketplace.
2. As instructed within Section 3.0 of the IFB document, submit One (1) Original copy of your “hard copy” Bid to the Agency Administrative Office.
Bid SUBMITTAL RETURN & DEADLINE
*Wednesday, May 15, 2025, 10:00 AM ET 301 Chartiers Ave, McKees Rocks, PA 15136, the “hard copy” documentation must be received in-hand and time-stamped by the Agency by no later than 10:00 AM ET on this date). The Public Bid opening will be at 10:30 AM ET at the address mentioned above
The Authority encourages responses from §3 business concerns, small firms, minority firms and firms that have not previously performed work for the ACHA. The Allegheny County Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any and all submissions.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY Richard Stephenson, Acting Executive Director
DEPUTY CHIEF MAINTENANCE
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Deputy Chief Maintenance Officer to direct the activities and staff of the Maintenance and Service areas within the Maintenance Division of the Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT). Oversees and implements bus preventative maintenance policies, procedures, performance standards, and programs to ensure safe and efficient operations of the bus fleet. Participates in the short and long-term planning for maintenance operations of all Port Authority services including policies and procedures related to effective maintenance operations, staffing schedules, and the selection and supervision of staff. Participates in the development and administration of budget for area of responsibilities and approves expenditures and implements budgetary adjustments. Participates with other divisions in the planning, procuring and implementation of bus fleet maintenance campaigns.
Essential Functions:
· In collaboration with the Chief Maintenance Officer participates in the development of the vision and direction for long and short-range maintenance operations of all PRT services.
· Participates in the development and oversees the implementation and management of a comprehensive maintenance program for the preventive and corrective repair of all bus vehicles. Develops and measures key operating performance indicators (KPI’s) for areas of responsibility.
· Participates in the development and oversees the implementation of procedures and policies related to effective maintenance operations. Develops and monitors performance standards. Evaluates works methods and operations, division policies, procedures, and services to determine effectiveness. Review statistical data reports relating to performance indicators.
Job requirements include: · High school diploma or GED.
· Bachelor’s degree in transportation management, business administration, public administration, engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university. Related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
· Minimum nine (9) years’ experience in supervisory level experience in all facets of bus maintenance operations, including considerable experience in inspection, maintenance, and repair of bus, rail, or related vehicular fleet. No certifications or licenses required.
· Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel.
· Knowledge of safety, state and FTA regulations and quality assurance functions as it relates to bus, rail, and non-revenue vehicle maintenance operations.
· Knowledge of development and oversight of capital and operating budgets.
· Knowledge of development and oversight of technical training programs and curriculum.
· Knowledge of union policies and procedures with the ability to effectively and equitable deal with labor relations problems.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.
· Must possess a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
· Familiarity with federal, state, local laws and regulations related to areas of responsibility.
· Must be available during an emergency or disaster and as such, may be asked to work during these emergencies or disasters.
Preferred attributes:
· Master’s degree in automotive, industrial, mechanical, electrical engineering, business administration or related field from an accredited college or university.
· Transit/Transportation experience.
· Experience in a union environment.
Where can you purchase the Courier?
The Courier can be purchased at 13 Giant Eagle locations, as well as 4 GETGO locations.
EAST HILLS – 9001
Frankstown Rd.
PENN HILLS – 230
Rodi Rd.
SOUTH SIDE – 2021 Wharton Ave. SHADYSIDE – 550 Centre Ave.
–4010 Monroeville Blvd. NORTH SIDE – 318 Cedar Ave.
–3812 O’Neill Blvd. WEST MIFFLIN –1356 Hoffman Blvd. SQUIRREL HILL –
Murray Ave.
Murray Ave.
HILLS – 254 Yost Blvd.
– 420
Waterfront Dr.
TOWNE CENTER –1705 S. Braddock Ave.
GETGO — 10525
Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills
GETGO — 4924 Baum Blvd., Shadyside
GETGO — 408 Penn Ave., Wilkinsburg
GETGO — 2411 5th Ave., McKeesport
The Courier can also be purchased at 2 Shop N’ Save locations...
Shop N’ Save, 3335 William Penn Hwy, 5 min. from Monroeville Mall
Shop ‘N Save, 1119 Brownsville Rd., Carrick (South Side)
OTHER LOCATIONS INCLUDE...
EAST SIDE LOCATIONS
In and Out Convenience Store, 4900 Penn Ave., Garfield Peoples Grocery, 5136 Penn Ave., Garfield
7-11, 4779 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield Stanton-Negley Drug, 804 N. Negley Ave., Highland Park Shell, 5735 Baum Blvd., East Liberty William Penn
Smoke Shop, 132 N. Highland Ave., East Liberty
Sunoco, 6481 Frankstown Ave., Larimer Sunoco, 6701 Frankstown Ave., Homewood
Dorsey’s Records, 7614 Frankstown Ave., Homewood
Dana’s Bakery, 720 N. Homewood Ave., Homewood
A-Plus, 7701 Penn Ave., Wilkinsburg
Save A Lot, 725 Ross Ave., Wilkinsburg
Puff’s Discount Tobacco, 10752 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills
BP, 11835 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills
CVS, 10600 Frankstown Rd., Penn Hills
CARES Communi -
TEA Cafe, 1836 Centre Ave., Hill District
Ann’s Market, 2316 Webster Ave., Hill District
Oak Hill Market, 504 Oak Hill Dr., Hill District
Abe’s Market, 1860 Centre Ave., Hill District
Centre Ave. Market, 2228 Centre Ave., Hill
District
Schenley Heights Market & Deli, 900 Bryn Mawr Rd., Hill
District
Quick Schwartz Market, 1901 Fifth Ave., Uptown
A-Plus, 2350 Centre Ave., Hill District CVS, 4610 Centre Ave., Oakland
DOWNTOWN LOCATIONS
7-11, 601 Penn Ave. 7-11, 643 Liberty Ave. Smithfield St. News, 115 Smithfield St. Neal News, 400 Cherry Way
Eddie’s Snacks, 262 Fifth Ave., Downtown
NORTH SIDE
LOCATIONS
Kuhn’s Market, 1130 Highwood St. 7-11, 1001 Western
Ave.
Valero, 820 Pennsylvania Ave.
Rite Aid, 802 Pennsylvania Ave.
MON VALLEY
LOCATIONS
CVS, 7406 Church St., Swissvale Come & Go, 2003 S. Braddock Ave., Swissvale
Valero, 2000 S. Braddock Ave., Swissvale NM Mart, 2100 Noble St., Swissvale
Puff’s Discount Tobacco, 234 Yost Blvd., Braddock Hills Braddock Hills Mart, 1050 Brinton Rd., Braddock Hills BP, 4731 Buttermilk Hollow Rd., West Mifflin R&M, 1739 Pennsylvania Ave., West Mifflin Sunoco, 4600 Homestead Duquesne Rd., West Mifflin
Bob’s Gulf, 1408 River Rd., Homestead
106 Whitaker St., Homestead/ Whitaker
Rite Aid, 100 William Marks Dr., Homestead
DC Foodmart, 929
Union St., McKeesport Speedy Mart, 2131 Ardmore Blvd., Forest Hills
Fuzzy’s, 426 6th St., Glassport
J&S Food Mart, 625 W. Grant Ave., Duquesne
7/11, 423 James St., Turtle Creek
Puff’s Discount Tobacco, 1722 Greensburg Ave., North Versailles
Super Stop, 430 Kenmawr Ave., Braddock
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