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by Naomi C. Ilochi
For New Pittsburgh Courier
The 2026 NFL Draft is on its way to Pittsburgh, and the NFL is looking for Pittsburgh-area Black businesses and Black entrepreneurs to hire.
It's called the NFL Draft Source Procurement Program, a program run by the NFL that's usually in partnership with the Draft host city. For 2026, the NFL is in partnership with the Steelers and VisitPittsburgh. This program is an opportunity for local, certified diverse businesses including minority, woman, those with disabilities, LGBTQ+, and veteran-owned to “gain exposure to subcontracting opportunities related to the 2026 NFL Draft and provide networking and capacity-building for all accepted businesses," according to an NFL release.
Though the procurement program’s process is rather competitive, the incentives available to those who are chosen stand alone. The NFL has spear-
headed similar programs in cities like Detroit, Michigan (2024) and Kansas City, Mo. (2023). In Detroit, Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission, in partnership with the NFL, found that the NFL's total spend on local, minority-owned businesses during the Draft was $12.1 million, according to an economic report on Detroitsports.org. The Michigan Black Business Alliance (MBBA), Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC), Visit Detroit and Detroit Sports Commission helped Blackowned businesses secure 34 contracts to work directly with the NFL, totaling nearly 40 percent of local contracts.
Blayre Holmes Davis, Sr. Director, Community Relations, Pittsburgh Steelers and Co-Chair, Community Impact Subcommittee for the 2026 NFL Draft, has high hopes for the 2026 NFL Draft Source Procurement Program.
Appreciation for social workers is on the rise
by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer
If you can believe it, the annual Social Worker Appreciation of Greatness Awards, better known as the S.W.A.G. Awards, already has its date set for its 2026 event—March 7. It will be the sixth iteration of the S.W.A.G. Awards, which honors Pittsburgh's individuals, most of whom are Black, in the often-forgotten field of social work. It's best to mark the date on the calendar because the attendance for the event continues to increase. "We had a packed house,"
Nance told the New Pittsburgh Courier about the 2025 event, which was held, March 22, at the Sheraton Hotel Station Square. The 2025 event's honorees were Dana Warren, LCSW; Khavah Murray, LCSW, CCTP, CGP; Michelle McMurray, MSW; Dr. Sheila Gillespie Roth, Ph.D, LCSW; Detria M. Dixon, MSW, LSW; Janiece Anderson, LSW; and Vanessa M. Beck, MSW, LCSW. The Social Worker Entrepreneur of the Year Award went to LaToya Hamm-Wilson,
Hotel Station Square. (Photo by J.L. Martello)
Michelle
Obama: ‘I’m
not divorcing Barack—I’m choosing me’
by Stacy M. Brown
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is setting the record straight about her marriage, brushing off rumors of a split from former President Barack Obama and calling out the sexist assumptions that fueled them. In part two of her appearance on the “Work in Progress” podcast hosted by Sophia Bush, Michelle Obama addressed the online speculation that ramped up earlier this year when Barack Obama appeared alone at several high-profile events, including the funeral for former President Jimmy Carter and the inauguration of Donald Trump. Critics quickly jumped to conclusions—but Michelle Obama made it clear that her choices had nothing to do with marital discord. “This year people couldn’t even fathom that I was making a choice for myself,” Obama said. “They had to assume that my husband and I are divorcing. This couldn’t be a grown woman just making a set of decisions for herself, right?” She added, “That’s what
society does to us. We start actually finally going, What am I doing? Who am I doing this for?’ And if it doesn’t fit into the stereotype of what people think we should do, then it gets labeled as something negative and horrible.” The bestselling author and former First Lady, who spent eight years in the White House without scandal—unless one counts Barack Obama’s infamous tan suit—said her efforts to make room for her voice and decisions have often been misinterpreted. “I feel like it’s time for me to make some big girl decisions about my life and own it fully,” she said. “Because if not now, when? What am I waiting for? Look, the summers are—we’re in the summer countdown at 61, right? It’s not so tragic if something happens to you and you’re 80. So now is the time for me to start asking myself these hard questions of who do I truly want to be every day?” Michelle also spoke about the discomfort women often feel when asserting themselves. “When I say ‘no,’ for the most part, people are like, ‘I get it,’ and I’m OK,” she said. “That’s the thing that we, as women, I think we struggle with—
disappointing people.”
Despite the rumor mill, the Obamas have continued to share affectionate public messages. On Valentine’s Day, Barack posted a photo with Michelle, writing, “Thirty-two years together, and you still take my breath away.” Michelle echoed the sentiment in her post: “If there’s one person I can always count on, it’s you, @ BarackObama. You’re my rock. Always have been. Always will be.” The couple met in 1988 at a Chicago law firm. Michelle, a 25-year-old Harvard Law graduate, was assigned to mentor Barack, then a summer associate finishing law school. They married in 1992 and have two daughters, Malia, 26, and Sasha, 23. Many on social media, especially in Black communities, were quick to ridicule the divorce rumors, pointing out that the Obamas—whose biggest scandal was wearing a tan suit—are still treated with more suspicion than Donald Trump, a twice-impeached and 34-time convicted felon who routinely is ensconced in scandals. “This couldn’t be a grown woman just making a set of decisions for herself, right?” Michelle Obama said.
GOP votes to cut Medicaid, feed billionaires
by Stacy M. Brown BlackPressUSA.com Senior National Correspondent
House Republicans on Thursday approved a budget blueprint that slashes vital programs like Medicaid and child nutrition assistance to help fund an extension of the 2017 Trump tax law. According to a new congressional estimate, this move will cost as much as $5.5 trillion over the next decade when factoring in interest. The plan, backed by House GOP members, would extend tax breaks overwhelmingly benefiting the wealthy and large corporations. Despite claims from Republican senators that the cost would be offset, the Joint Committee on Taxation (JCT) and Congressional Budget Office (CBO) now project a staggering long-term price tag: $4.6 trillion without interest and $5.5 trillion, including debt service costs over the next 10 years. According to the JCT estimate, the permanent extension includes maintaining the Trump-era income tax rate brackets, boosting standard deductions, and preserving other business-friendly tax provisions like 100 percent bonus depreciation. The costliest element— extending individual tax provisions—would drain $3.8 trillion from the federal budget over the next decade. Business tax cuts would add another $832 billion to the deficit. Meanwhile, rising debt interest costs tied to the extensions would increase outlays by over $871 billion.
This Week In Black History A Courier Staple
• APRIL 16
1862—President Abraham Lincoln signs a bill ending slavery in Washington, D.C. Approximately nine months later he would issue the Emancipation Proclamation which had a highly emotional and symbolic impact but actually freed very few slaves when it was first pronounced. The Proclamation targeted slaves in the South. But at the time, Lincoln had virtually no control over the rebellious slave-owning Southern states.
1929— The now little known, but one of the grandest voices in African American history is born on this day in Leesburg, Ga.— Roy Hamilton . Hamilton’s baritone voice made him a hit during the 1950s. His most memorable songs were “Unchained Melody” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”
1947— Basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is born Lewis Alcindor in New York City. His more than seven-foot frame would make him a dominant player in professional basketball.
2010— The National Center for Health Statistics releases a report showing that a whopping 72.3 percent of Black babies are born to unmarried women . The same report revealed that Hispanic women had the highest birthrate in the nation (98.6 births per 1,000 women) followed by Asian American women (71.4); Black women (71.2) and White women (59.6).
• APRIL 17
1872— Activist and fiery journalist William Monroe Trotter is born on this day in Boston, Mass. A close friend of W.E.B. Du Bois, Trotter was one of the most militant Black leaders of the late 1800s and early 1900s. He helped found the Niagara Movement, which led to the establishment of the NAACP but then refused to join, claiming the group was too moderate and elitist. He was also a leading opponent of the accommodating policies of Booker T. Washington. Trotter’s primary vehicle of expression was his newspaper—the Boston Guardian.
• APRIL 18
1818— Military leader Andrew Jackson (later president) leads the defeat of a force of Indians and Blacks at the Battle of Suwanee, bringing an end to the First Seminole War. The Seminoles had been the target of a government military campaign because they possessed lands, which Whites in Florida greatly desired, and because they had provided safe haven for escaped slaves. Indeed, Blacks such as John Horse would become major Seminole leaders. It would take at least two more major military campaigns before the Seminoles and their Black allies lost possession of those lands.
1977—Alex Haley , author of “Roots,” is awarded the Pulitzer Prize.
• APRIL 19
Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), House Ways and Means Committee
Ranking Member Richard Neal (D-Mass.), and Rep.
Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) requested the estimate to expose what Democrats have called a fiscally irresponsible giveaway to billionaires at the expense of working families. “The country is rapidly undergoing an intensifying economic crisis created by Trump and Congressional Republicans, and the only legislative solution they’ve put forward is to double down on tax cuts for billionaires while eliminating health care access and food assistance for millions of Americans,” said David Kass, Executive Director of Americans for Tax Fairness. “While Congressional Republicans have so far ignored the demands of their constituents— this fight is far from over,” Kass continued. “Americans will not stand by as price-gouging corporations raise their costs while billionaires amass even greater wealth. We call on Republican members of Congress to listen to their constituents: no cuts to Medicaid and SNAP and finally raise taxes on the rich to make billionaires and big corporations pay their fair share.”
1910—The National Urban League is formed in New York City. It was born out of a merger of the National League for the Protection of Colored Women, National League on Urban Conditions among Negroes and remnants of the Niagara Movement which had earlier help found the NAACP. Among the leading organizers were Ruth Standish Baldwin and George Edmund Haynes. The organization was founded in part to be more focused on economic issues affecting Blacks than the NAACP. Today, it is generally considered the nation’s second most powerful civil rights organization after the NAACP.
1971—Walter Fauntroy becomes the first elected Congressional representative from the predominantly Black District of Columbia since Reconstruction. However, Fauntroy did not have voting rights. Indeed, down to this day, the Congressional Representative from Washington, D.C., is still not allowed to vote on major legislation. This bar was once common among capitol cities. But today, America stands virtually alone among major nations in barring the residents of its capitol city from having a voting representative in its national legislature. Critics argue that the bar continues because the city is majority African-American.
1978—Max Robinson becomes the
first African American anchor of a major network television news program when he begins co-anchoring ABC nightly news from Chicago. The Richmond, Va., native died of AIDS in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 20, 1988.
• APRIL 20
1871— The Third Enforcement Act is enacted. The Act was designed to give the president greater powers to suppress the actions of terrorist organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan, as they attempted to stop Blacks from voting. In some instances, the racist groups used armed force to drive out integrated governments in several Southern cities. Under the Act, the president could declare such activities “rebellion against the government” and employ federal troops to restore order.
1899— Jazz great Edward “Duke” Ellington is born in Washington, D.C. Ellington was perhaps the greatest of the Jazz pioneers, popularizing Jazz with his performances, composing and his role as a bandleader. Ellington died in 1974.
1909— Jazz great Lionel Hampton is born in Louisville, Ky. Hampton was another of the great band leaders of the Jazz era. He was also known for his skills on the vibraphone. He died in 2002.
1971— The United States Supreme Court rules unanimously that the busing of students from schools of predominantly one race to schools populated most by students of another race was a constitutionally accepted method for integrating the nation’s public schools.
• APRIL 21
1898— An official state of war is said to exist between Spain and the U.S. over Cuba. This Spanish American War was fought with major representation of Black soldiers from Alabama, North Carolina, Virginia, Illinois and Kansas. For imperialistic reasons of its own, the U.S. aided Cuban independence from Spain. Cuba became independent in 1902. However, when the Black troops returned to America, their greetings ranged from parades and speeches in some cities to assaults and lynching in other cities.
2003— African American song stylist Nina Simone , born Eunice Kathleen Waymon, dies in Paris. She was was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, arranger and civil rights activist. Over the length of her career Simone recorded more than 40 albums, mostly between 1958, when she made her debut with “Little Girl Blue,” and 1974. She was 70 years old.
• APRIL 22
1692— The notorious “Salem Witch Trials” of Salem, Mass., claim their first Black victim. Mary Black, a slave, is accused of sorcery and jailed. The hysteria created by the trials would lead to the arrests of 141 people (mostly women) and result in 19 of them being put to death. Ironically, there is reason to believe that the witch trials were indirectly set in motion by the voodoo stories of a Black slave. It seems that a minister brought to Salem a slave from Barbados named Tituba. He fascinated the minister’s daughters with stories about witchcraft in Africa and the Caribbean. The two daughters shared the stories with other young girls in the area and soon imagination took the place of reality. The girls started acting strangely and claimed they were victims of witchcraft. Superstitious adults began pressuring them to name names and soon dozens of women were being jailed for practicing witchcraft. The trials, which were not limited to Massachusetts, but spread throughout New England, are perhaps one of the greatest testimonies to how minds can be twisted to believe in the ridiculous and hurt others of as result of false belief.
1922— Jazz great Charles Mingus is born. The virtuoso bass player was born on a military base in Nogales, Ariz.
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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Pastor Dorothy Stubbs celebrates
Hop into Easter with brunch & dinner favorites. surround yourself with celebration
Shedeur Sanders to the Steelers?
It...could...happen
Get ready, boys and girls. The 2025 NFL Draft is scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 24, 2025, and will conclude on Saturday, April 26. The Draft is supposed to be an analysis, almost a prophesy regarding the heralded success of players coming out of college football. One of the standout quarterbacks who currently performed at a high level in college is Shedeur Sanders, the son of NFL Hall-of-Fame defensive back, Deion Sanders.
Many folks, pundits and peons alike, have made the pilgrimage to the shrine of ESPN NFL guru Mel Kiper Jr., seeking guidance and clarity regarding the NFL Draft since 1984. But the picks of Kiper have been far more wrong than right. However, folks continue to honor his picks as if they are scriptures from the bible of the NFL. According to ask.com:
“When it comes to evaluating the accuracy of any mock draft analyst, it is essential to understand that predicting the outcome of an NFL Draft is an incredibly challenging task. With numerous variables such as team needs, trades, and unexpected surprises on draft day itself, no one can claim 100 percent accuracy.
“That being said, Mel Kiper Jr. has had his fair share of successes and misses throughout his career. He has correctly predicted some early-round selections accurately while also missing on others. It is important to remember that even if a player is projected to be selected in a specific spot but ends up being chosen by another team earlier or later than anticipated does not necessarily mean the analyst was wrong about their talent evaluation.”
Kiper recently scored a 4.5 out of 32 teams’ success rate. Make sure that the success rate of your Primary Care Physician is at least 16 out of 32 success rate. Even at that rate, your doctor has graveside manner 50 percent of the time as well as bedside manner.
On March 11, 2025, writer Andrew Hughes posted an article on sportingnews.com: “Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders falling down NFL Draft boards for unrighteous reason, according to surprising source.” The following is an
excerpt from that article. “Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders could see a major Draft-night slide according to Urban Meyer, who shared on ‘The Herd’ what he heard about the ‘Grown QB’ ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft.” League sources allegedly told Meyer that Shedeur’s Big 12 schedule in 2024, and apparently his Pac-12 schedule in 2023, wasn’t strong enough competition to inspire confidence in Deion Sanders’ youngest son under center.
ing to become a little smelly out here in the pasture.
More than likely, Shedeur Sanders had a football put in his hands shortly after he entered this world. His father, Deion, was brilliant because he tutored his sons Shilo and Shedeur about the intricacies of football, one on the offensive side of the ball and the other on the defensive side of the ball. They say many negative things about Shedeur Sanders, but the one thing that they dare not say is that Shedeur Sanders lacks football intellect.
“I called a GM friend of mine, and he’s (Sanders) slipped a little bit here, and the reason he’s slipping is they’re looking at the competition that he played. I don’t know if I necessarily agree with that because what I saw is a guy that’s athletic enough to get out of trouble, a live arm, stays alive, competes his butt off, and he’s always on the run because his offensive line struggled. And this year, they were a little bit better on the offensive line at Colorado but not much. But I understand throughout the NFL there’s a concern about if he can make the throws in the tight windows because in the Big 12 Conference he didn’t have to do that very much,” Meyer said to Colin Cowherd.
“You look at his big plays, a lot of them were on the run, and that’s not necessarily what they’re looking for in the NFL. They want a guy that can drop back and make that tight window throw. There’s some question marks if he can do that,” Meyer continued.
Wha, wha, what? That’s called extending the play, duh? There they go again, slicing and dicing the value of a young quarterback of color.
First and foremost, Shedeur Sanders did not make up the schedule. Second, “they want a guy that can drop back and make that tight window throw. There’s some question marks if he can do that.” Pardon the interruption. Get the tractor ready because it’s start-
In the past, there have been additional family-centered NFL careers as well. Bob and Brian Griese; Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning; Emery and Kent Nix; Phil, Chris and Matt Simms; David and Charlie Whitehurst; and Oliver and Andrew Luck. All of these family-connected careers have been celebrated with zeal by the National Football League. Let’s take a glance in our rearview mirrors at 10 of the less-than-stellar careers of over-hyped quarterbacks drafted in the first round. 10. Christian Ponder, 9. Paxton Lynch, 8. Brandon Weeden, 7. Josh Rosen, 6. Jake Locker, 5. Dwayne Haskins, 4. Mitch Trubisky, 3. Tim Tebow, 2. Johnny Manziel, 1. JaMarcus Russell. Those are just of a few QBs listed that are certified draft pick “duds” that have fleeced the NFL during the recent past of “draft-mania.” The two players who failed miserably as far as I am concerned are Johnny Manziel and Tim Tebow. After the failures of Tim Tebow, the sports public tried to use his religion as a smokescreen to cover his athletic shortcomings by anointing him for sainthood. Johnny Manziel created a brand of hypeball titled: “Johnny Football.” It should have been named “Johnny fools-ball” because Manziel fooled everyone, and got paid, along with his possible ‘secretary of hype, Mel Kiper Jr. Get ready for the 2025 NFL Draft. Hopefully, the selections will be more geared toward truth and reality.
MAJOR FREQUENCY REDUCTIONS (IN NUMBER OF TRIPS) (Count: 33)
• Bus Routes: 1, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 24, 27, 28X, 31, 44, 54, 56, 64, 69, 74, 75, 77, 79, 81, 82, 87, 88, 91, G2, P68, P78, Y46
MAJOR COVERAGE REDUCTIONS (IN LENGTH OF ROUTE) (Count: 4)
• Light-Rail Routes: Red Line: Overbrook Junction to Allegheny Station
• Bus Routes: 28X: PIT Airport to Carnegie Station 44: Kohne Street and Fisher Street in St. Clair to South Hills Junction 69: Wilmerding to Wilkinsburg Station.
The proposal also includes the following minor service changes to be implemented with the February 2026 service changes. No formal public comment period, hearing and/or PRT Board action is required for these proposed minor services changes, but they are included here for transparency and completeness purposes.
MINOR SERVICE REDUCTIONS (No Board action required) (Count: 20)
• Incline Routes: Monongahela Incline
• Bus Routes: 48, 51, 55, 57, 59, 83, 86, 89, 93, 61A, 61B, 61C, 61D, 71A, 71B, 71C, 71D, P1, P3 (Note that PRT does not directly operate
Black businesses encouraged to apply for NFL Draft Source program
“We’re grateful to the NFL not only for bringing the 2026 NFL Draft to Pittsburgh, but also for championing the inclusion of local and diverse suppliers through their 2026 NFL Draft Source Program," Davis told the New Pittsburgh Courier. "Their dedication ensures that businesses in our 10-county region can have an opportunity to play a meaningful role in this historic event, which is expected to generate an economic impact between $120-213 million. Companies selected for the competitive program will gain exposure to subcontracting opportunities related to the 2026 NFL Draft and will experience networking and capacity-building that can benefit their businesses well into the future. The program will also deliver value for the region beyond the three-day event by catalyzing efforts that can help Pittsburgh to thrive. Regionally-based companies that apply for the Source program—even if
not selected—will become part of a database of potential vendors that members of the local organizing committee, including VisitPittsburgh and the Steelers—can utilize for years to come. We strongly encourage our local business community to apply for the Source Program.”
Given the history of programming and partnerships with the NFL in various Draft host cities, and the potential for the 2026 NFL Draft Procurement program to help diverse businesses, it’s safe to say it has local business owners in anticipation of it.
Barãta A. Bey, President of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Western Pennsylvania, told the Courier he believes "every Black and minority business should apply. For those that don’t, I understand because we have a history of everyone talking, promoting something positive, saying all of the right things, and then when you get into the process, you go through the labor of applying only to be rejected, or never given a true opportunity to participate. It’s deflating, and after you experience that on a continuous basis, it’s like, 'why should I even bother?' I would say that this is one of those opportunities where I would say, don’t hold on to that: actually step out on faith and apply. The NFL has been very clear that not everyone is going to be ac-
cepted, because you can’t accept everybody, but there’s going to be an honest opportunity offered, an honest effort to try to make sure that all of those businesses that are a good fit can participate.”
“The priority is to keep the spends local. We’re looking to make the largest local economic impact possible.” said Myisha Boyce, 2026 NFL Draft Source Lead, in a recent news conference in Pittsburgh announcing the program.
The business types being sought after for this program are: food and beverage (ex: catering, food trucks); event promotion (ex: graphic design, marketing and outreach services); construction and maintenance (ex: contact labor, electrical, fabrication); transportation (ex: high-capacity passenger vehicles, freight); event support (ex: event production, entertainment, photography/videography); consulting management and advisory (ex: administrative, security, construction); and security (ex: security staffing and augmentation). The deadline to apply for the program is Wednesday, May 7, 2025. The website to apply and other program guidelines can be found at: 2026nfldraftsuppliers. com.
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Rankin/Mon Valley/Pittsburgh NCNW honors
24 trailblazing women at annual Legacy Awards Luncheon
Nearly 500 guests filled Stratigos Banquet Center in North Huntingdon for the Rankin/Mon Valley/ Pittsburgh Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) 12th Annual Legacy Awards Luncheon on Saturday, March 22. This year’s Legacy Awards paid tribute to 24 extraordinary women—each aged 80 and older—for their lifelong commitment to service, leadership, and community empowerment. Held under the theme “Standing on the Past, Preparing for the Future,” the event was a celebration of resilience, honoring the countless ways the women have shaped and strengthened the region through decades of advocacy, education and civic engagement. The honorees ranged from community leaders and educators to grassroots organizers and unsung heroes— embodying the mission of NCNW and carry forward the enduring legacies of Founder Mary McLeod Bethune and past President Dr. Dorothy Height: to lead, advocate for, and empower women of African descent, their families, and communities.
acy Awards Luncheon served as a bridge between generations— honoring the past while inspiring a collective vision for the future.
Honoring the past while inspiring a collective vision for the future.
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The afternoon was further elevated by a keynote address from Pennsylvania Second Lady Blayre Holmes Davis, who spoke passionately about the enduring legacy of Black women’s leadership and the importance of continuing their work for generations to come.
The luncheon also spotlighted a future changemaker with the presentation of a $1,000 scholarship to Oluwatobiloba Olaore, a standout student from Pittsburgh CAPA.
Filled with reflection, pride and celebration, the 12th Annual Leg -
support, coaching & community with other pregnant or postpartum moms and parents who want to quit smoking or vaping for good.
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, RANKIN/MON VALLEY/PITTSBURGH SECTION... THE AWARDEES
Appreciation for social workers is on the rise
Nance's S.W.A.G. Awards recognizes their hard work, impact
LSW, PMH-C; the 2025 There for Me Award went to Sharon Murray; and the Social Work Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Dr. Rosalie Smiley, Ph.D., MPH, LSW. Event speakers included Dr. Toya Jones, LCSW, Ed.D., and Dr. Aliya Durham, Ph.D., MSW, MPIA.
Social work is, quite frankly, a need in the African American community.
Amber Martin, the Child and Family Health Wellness Coordinator at Holistic Therapy and Wellness in Ypsilanti, Mich., 45 minutes west of Detroit, has written on her personal blog, viewed by numerous people online, about Black social workers having to deal with issues like poverty, discrimination, education, mental health and access to health care. Traditionally, many African American families have taught the notion of not speaking about certain problems or issues that occur inside of a home. But that is changing. More African Americans are speaking out about their mental health problems, and more African Americans are calling the field of social work their new profession. A report from the Council on Social Work Education, National Association of Social Workers and George Washington University found that from 2017 to 2019, 22 percent
of new social workers who graduated with a MSW (Master of Social Work) were Black.
"We started this award ceremony to bring awareness to social workers because social workers were undervalued, underappreciated and obviously underpaid," Nance told the Courier, April 14. "This ceremony continues to grow year after year. We had people attending who are not social workers who are learning what social workers do, and have become repeat attendees."
Black social workers can be found everywhere, from their own practice locations, to schools, government agencies and community organizations.
And they're increasingly found being partnered with police agencies. As an example, the Wilkinsburg Police Department partnered with the University of Pittsburgh School of Social Work to have students go out on calls with Wilkinsburg police. The two college students, Angela Nickum and Ciera Payne, went with Wilkinsburg police on calls in 2021, and were able to make a difference in some situations that involved kids or an African American who wanted to speak to another African American who was not a police officer.
Pittsburgh Police have hired social workers as well, though it wasn't known as of Courier press deadline the frequency
of the social workers' involvement on police calls.
Nance said that there was one word to describe the newfound attention that social work is getting, and the attention that her awards ceremony is getting: gratitude. She said that increasingly, "people do care about our work and they want to find ways to support us the best way that they can."
Just how many Black social workers are there in Pittsburgh, in Allegheny County, in the region? That exact number is unknown, but Nance estimates that she knows about 70 percent of the Black social workers in Allegheny County.
Whether it's in the schools, inside the home with the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, at the libraries, in private practice or even on police calls, the awareness of social workers— particularly Black social workers—is on the rise.
Nance's S.W.A.G. Awards makes sure those people are being recognized for their hard work.
"We're creating a movement," Nance said, "and we're creating an experience for social workers in this region."
Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) and the Borough of Dormont are releasing a joint Request for Qualifications (RFQ) from experienced, financially creative, and capable developers, development teams, or companies to provide for the potential transit-oriented development of the Dormont Junction site (the Site) via a long-term ground lease or similar agreement with Dormont and PRT, respectively and/or jointly, as to the parcels owned by each entity.
The Site consists of 2.5 acres, mainly paved and lighted surface lot that is sandwiched between PRT’s Dormont Junction light rail station and Dormont’s Business District of West Liberty Avenue in the Borough of Dormont, Allegheny County, PA. Additional information about the Site is contained in the RFQ.
The full RFQ which outlines required materials, terms and limitations, and deadlines can be found on PRT’s website at: https://engage.rideprt.com/dormont/tod.
This RFQ process and any transit-oriented development of the Site shall be in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations and subject to relevant approvals, including but not necessarily limited to PRT Board and Borough of Dormont Council approvals. There will be an informational pre-submission meeting held virtually on Monday, April 28th at 3:00 p.m. EST via Microsoft Teams. A link to register for that meeting can be found on the project website listed above.
Proposals are due by 5:00 p.m. EST on Monday, May 26th, 2025. Please submit RFQs and direct any questions to Moira Egler, Manager of Transit-Oriented Communities at megler@rideprt.org.
Only written questions submitted via e-mail to Ms. Egler
HONOREE DR. ROSALIE SMILEY, PH.D, MPH, LSW
FOUNDER OF THE S.W.A.G. AWARDS, SHARISE NANCE, LCSW, CCTP
DR. TOYA JONES, LCSW, ED.D., THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER
MIKEY HOOD, THE EMCEE. HOOD
HONOREE DETRIA M. DIXON, MSW, LSW
SOCIAL WORKERS FROM A1
“We started this award ceremony to bring awareness to social workers because social workers were undervalued, underappreciated and obviously underpaid. This ceremony continues to grow year after year. We had people attending who are not social workers who are learning what social workers do, and have become repeat attendees.”
- SHARISE NANCE
HONOREE DANA WARREN, LCSW
HONOREE DR. SHEILA GILLESPIE ROTH, WITH S.W.A.G. AWARDS FOUNDER SHARISE NANCE
HONOREE MICHELLE MCMURRAY, MSW
HONOREE LATOYA HAMM WILSON, LSW, PMH-C
Pastor Dorothy Stubbs celebrates pastoral anniversary with a 'Sneakerball'
Reverend A. Marie Walker’s Weekly Inspiration
RESURRECTION SUNDAY
Jesus has Risen, He IS Alive
“HE IS NOT HERE BUT IS RISEN: remember how He spoke unto you when He was yet in Galilee, saying The Son of Man must be delivered into the hands of SINFUL MEN, and be Crucified, and the THIRD DAY RISE AGAIN.” - Luke 24:6-7
REV. WALKER SAYS: HALLELUJAH, HALLELUJAH AND HALLELUJAH and THANK YOU JESUS. TO OUR RISEN SAVIOR. KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.
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EVERYONE SHOWING OFF THEIR SNEAKERS...(SEE MORE PHOTOS ON PAGE A4)
REV. DOROTHY STUBBS LINE DANCING...
EVERYONE DANCING WITH FANS...
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The Neighborhood Academy takes home the 2025 PIAA Class 1A state championship
Edges Sankofa Freedom, 60-51, to win first state title
by Rob Taylor Jr. Courier Staff Writer
The Neighborhood Academy, the sixth-smallest school in the WPIAL for boys basketball, a school located in Stanton Heights, has earned a reputation.
A reputation for winning.
Those who were sleeping on The Neighborhood Academy and its high school basketball team woke up to the team winning a state championship on March 27, a 60-51 victory over Sankofa Freedom, in Hershey, Pa. It was the culmination of years of determination and hard work, which turned into a moment that the basketball players at The Neighborhood Academy will never forget.
The Neighborhood Academy plays in WPIAL and PIAA Class 1A. It's their first-ever PIAA state title.
The Bulldogs were led to the title by players like senior guard Courtney Wallace, who's headed to Yale University, Syncer Nicholson, Shamar Simpson, Kedron Gilmore and others.
The Head of School at The Neighborhood Academy is Dr. Anthony Williams. Dr. Williams, a former New Pittsburgh Courier "Man of Excellence" from 2019, said in a newsletter to students, family and supporters that "we could not be prouder of our Bulldogs for their hard work, resilience, and sportsmanship. While their success on the court is remarkable, I am even more proud of their commitment in the classroom. The team maintained an impressive 3.6 GPA during the season, with nine out of twelve players earning Honor Roll status. They have truly embodied what it means to be student-athletes, excelling in both academics and athletics. They have represented The Neighborhood Academy with excellence on and off the court, demonstrating the values we hold dear as a school community."
Dr. Williams congratulated head coach Jordan Marks, the parents, families and fans "who have supported our team every step of the way. Your encouragement, dedication, and belief in our students have been instrumental in this journey."
He then told supporters that the City of Pittsburgh would award the team with a proclamation on April 29 at 10 a.m. "This victory is more than just a championship—it is a reflection of the strength, unity, and heart of the entire TNA community," Dr. Williams said. "Let’s take this moment to celebrate together and continue to support our students as they strive for excellence in all they do."
THE NEIGHBORHOOD ACADEMY
ADDRESS: 709 N. AIKEN AVE.
GRADES: 6-12
MISSION STATEMENT: a faith-based, college preparatory, independent school whose mission is to break the cycle of generational poverty by empowering youth and preparing them for college and citizenship.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD ACADEMY CELEBRATES THE STATE TITLE, MARCH 27, IN HERSHEY, PA. (PHOTOS BY TREFIVE VISUALS)
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Property is Power!
Your first home doesn’t have to be your dream home; it just has to be yours
Let’s keep it real: for many of us in the Black community, homeownership has felt like a distant dream something for “later,” for “when everything lines up,” or for “other people.” But here’s the truth they don’t teach us in school: you don’t need to wait on perfect to start building.
Your first home doesn’t have to be the biggest house on the block.
It doesn’t need granite countertops or a finished basement.
It doesn’t need to be in your ideal zip code.
It just needs to be yours.
The Dream Can Start Small
We’ve been conditioned to chase the “dream home,” but what we should be chasing is ownership. That first piece of land. That first front door with a key that belongs to you.
Because when you own property, even if it’s not fancy, you step into the wealth-building process
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that this country has long tried to keep us out of. Ownership gives you equity, leverage, and options.
You can always upgrade later. You can always build onto it. But the longer you wait, the more expensive the game becomes and the harder it is to catch up.
Start Where You Are. Build As You Go.
Maybe your first home is:
• A fixer-upper on the east side of town
• A small brick house that needs some love
• A duplex where you live in one unit and rent the other
• A place your grandmother would’ve been proud to call her own
It doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to put you in position. That’s what ownership does, it changes your position. It moves you from paying rent to paying yourself. From watching property values go up around you to benefiting from it directly.
Ownership is Our Power Play
Let’s be clear: this is not just about real estate, it’s about reclaiming what was denied to our parents and grandparents. It’s about planting roots in communities we were once locked out of. It’s about saying, “We belong here. We own here. We’re not going anywhere.”
Buying that first home is not about impressing people. It’s about protecting your future. It’s the
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8 tips to avoid debt
by Brianna McGurran For New Pittsburgh Courier
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To avoid building up unmanageable debt, you should take steps including: building an emergency fund, creating a budget, keeping track of your bills, maintaining a good credit score and using caution with buy now, pay later plans.
Taking on debt for a worthwhile purpose, and making sure payments fit well within your budget, can help you achieve your financial goals. But there are circumstances where taking on more debt can be costly and stressful.
These eight tips can help you make sure you’re using debt to improve your financial footing, which means taking it on only when it’s necessary and affordable, and when it will benefit you. Avoid unmanageable debt by following these tips.
1. Build an Emergency Fund
The top way to prevent debt is to have an emergency fund you can rely on to cover unexpected expenses. When you have cash stored away in the case of a surprise car repair or medical bill, you won’t need to use a credit card to cover it.
While experts recommend saving three to six months’ worth of basic expenses in your emergency fund, it’s also OK to start with a smaller, more manageable savings goal. Having $500 saved can make a difference.
For example, if you blow out a tire, you’ll have the $200 or so you need to replace it. You’ll avoid putting that charge on a credit card, which likely has an interest rate around the national average of nearly 23 percent, according to the Federal Reserve.
Your best bet is to keep your emergency savings in a high-yield savings account so you can take advantage of high interest rates while having immediate access to your money.
2. Create a Budget and Stick to It Credit card debt can sneak up on you if you’re regularly making pur-
chases you can’t pay off each month. The best way to avoid overspending is to make a plan for each dollar you earn, otherwise known as a budget. Choose the budgeting plan that most speaks to you. You can divide your spending into needs, wants and short- and long-term financial goals with the 50/30/20 plan or use one account for fixed expenses and another for discretionary spending with the multiple-account plan. No matter which strategy you use, get into the habit of tracking expenses and making sure you’re spending less than you earn, and you’ll be far less likely
These eight tips can help you make sure you’re using debt to improve your financial footing, which means taking it on only when it’s necessary and affordable, and when it will benefit you.
to fall into debt.
3. Develop a Savings Habit Making automatic transfers from your checking to savings accounts will help you build up savings quickly. When you separate that money from your checking account, you’re less likely to spend it and potentially go into debt. You can automate savings for your emergency fund, retirement fund— if you don’t contribute directly from your paycheck to a workplace 401(k)— and college savings fund such as a 529 plan debt repayment. The right amount to save depends on your par-
ticular circumstances, but using the 50/30/20 budget as a guideline, aim to send about 20 percent of your after-tax income to savings and debt repayment combined.
4. Keep Track of Your Bills By setting up calendar alerts and bill reminders to pay credit card and loan bills on time, you’ll avoid late fees and increased interest charges. Plus, when you miss a payment, you run the risk of a drop in your credit score. That could mean having a harder time qualifying for the lowest rates on credit products in the future, meaning you’ll pay more to take on debt.
5. Pay Your Credit Card Bill in Full Each Month
Credit cards make it easy to buy big-ticket items that you can’t immediately afford, since you have the flexibility to pay down the balance over time. That can be useful if, say, you suddenly need to make a major home repair and you’d rather not empty out your emergency fund.
But one of the best ways to avoid debt is to look at your credit card like a debit card: Only buy items you know you’ll have enough money in your checking account to cover by the time your bill is due. You’ll never pay interest and your credit utilization will stay low, potentially strengthening your credit score. But most important, you won’t rack up debt that may be difficult to get rid of.
6. Only Borrow What You Need
When you seek a car loan, mortgage, student loan or personal loan, opt for the smallest one possible that will help you meet your goals. Making a sizable down payment on a car or mortgage can lower your ongoing monthly payment. Choosing to borrow through a credit union may help you get lower interest rates on loan products.
Student loans in particular should be considered a last resort to pay for college only after you’ve exhausted
Let’s talk about the Gap. Not the clothing store “Gap.” Not the gap or space between your teeth. I’m talking about the space between your income and your expenses. That sweet spot where wealth is born and financial stress dies! I generally refer to it as the “Wiggle Room” in your budget. You see, too many people are caught in a cycle of living check to check. They hustle hard, get paid, and two days later, they’re broke. Get paid on Friday and broke by Monday! Not because they don’t make enough—but because their money is leaving faster than it’s coming in. That’s where the gap comes in. Your financial success ain’t about how much you make—it’s about how much you keep! That’s the Gap! You can earn six figures and still be broke if your spending’s out of control. But when you master that Gap—BOOM! You’re stacking your emergency fund like a fortress, crushing debt like it’s a finished beer can, watching your investments multiply, and turning your dreams into your lifestyle. The bigger your Gap, the faster you LEVEL UP! That Gap is your power move—it’s what separates stress from security. It gives you breathing room, buying power, and boss-level confidence. No more robbing Peter to pay Paul. No more panic when life throws a curveball—you’ll be ready, steady, and in control. Here’s how you GROW YOUR GAP and use it to take control of your money,
your future, and your peace of mind!
MANAGE YOUR MONEY BETTER
Let’s keep it real—most people don’t have a money problem, they have a money management problem.
If you don’t tell your money where to go, it’ll disappear without a trace. Budgeting ain’t punishment. It’s a plan. A strategy. A roadmap for your money. Start here if you’re serious about getting your money right:
• Make a monthly budget. Every dollar needs a job! If your money ain’t working, it’s walking out the door.
• Track your spending. If you don’t know where your money’s going, don’t cry when it’s gone. You can’t fix what you won’t face!
care. Handle your needs first—then earn the right to enjoy your wants! Awareness is the first step. Once you see where your money is going, you can start making real moves. Control your money or your money will control you!
CUT EXPENSES
• Know the difference between needs and wants. Needs keep you alive and functional—think rent, utilities, groceries, basic transportation, insurance, and health care. If it keeps a roof over your head, food in your fridge, or your body moving—it’s a need. But let’s not get it twisted: you don’t need Netflix, DoorDash, Starbucks, or Amazon Prime packages showing up every other day. That’s lifestyle creep disguised as self-
Don’t hit me with “I don’t have anything left to cut”—yes you do! Most people ain’t broke, they’re just over-subscribed, overindulged, and under-disciplined. You got folks out here crying broke with a $1,000 phone in one hand, $200 sneakers on their feet, seven streaming platforms draining their account, and eating out like they’re allergic to their own kitchen. Let’s stop playing.
Small leaks sink big ships. You ain’t gotta live like a monk, but you do need to live like you’ve got goals.
Here’s where to start trimming the fat:
• Kill those subscriptions. If you ain’t using it, cancel it. Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, Disney+, Prime—you don’t need all of ‘em!
Cut back on eating out. Meal prep saves you money and your waistline. Fast food is fast broke! • Stop impulse shopping. Make a list,
stick to it, and hit “unsubscribe” on those promo emails before they suck you into another “limited time only” trap! The goal is progress, not perfection. Even cutting $100–$200 a month puts real fuel in your Gap. The key is intentional spending. Don’t waste your hardearned money trying to impress people who don’t pay your bills!
BOOST YOUR INCOME
Let’s keep it 100—sometimes you don’t have a spending problem… you got an income problem! You’re not broke because you’re bad with money—you’re broke because your paycheck is too small to carry the weight of your responsibilities and your goals. If your job barely covers the basics and you can’t save, invest, or breathe financially—it’s time to level ALL the way up.
Here’s how to stack more coins:
• Pick up a side hustle. Uber, DoorDash, freelance work, babysitting, tutoring—get in where you fit in and get that money!
• Ask for a raise. You bring value? Then stop playing small and speak up. Closed mouths don’t get paid!
• Sell your clutter. That treadmill you ain’t used since 2020? That closet full of “one day” outfits? Turn your junk into cash.
• Monetize your gift. Can you bake, braid, cut hair, design, fix things, clean,
ANTHONY
tips to avoid debt
federal, state and school grants; private scholarships; and work-study funds. Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for access to federal and state grants and low-cost federal student loans.
7. Maintain a Good Credit Score
Debt may be impossible to avoid if you’d like to buy a house, go to college or buy a car. But you could limit your monthly payments and get a lower interest rate with a good credit score, which is generally considered 700 or above. The higher your score, the more likely it is that a lender will not only accept your application, but that you’ll get the best terms possible, saving you money.
Many classic debt-avoidance practices also have the potential to improve your credit score. Keeping debt balances low, paying all bills on time and limiting the amount of new credit you apply for are all key to building good credit.
8. Use Caution With Buy Now, Pay Later Plans
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a type of installment loan that lets you pay off a purchase in smaller, fixed payments over time. You may see this option offered by brands like Affirm, Afterpay and Klarna at checkout when shopping online. While BNPL plans may offer 0 percent interest, depending on the provider, and have less stringent approval requirements than credit cards, they’re not always a slamdunk option.
That’s because they open up a lot of avenues for potentially sinking into debt. Each BNPL purchase comes with its own agreement, making it crucial to keep track of multiple new due dates if you already have other BNPL purchases, loans or credit cards to pay off. You may also be tempted to spend more than you would have without the option to buy now and
pay later, setting you up for more debt.
How to Pay Off Debt
If you do find yourself in debt, first check your credit report to understand just how much. Then consider these ways to pay it off:
• Consolidate debt using a balance transfer credit card or debt consolidation loan.
• Pay more than the minimum each month using the debt snowball or debt avalanche repayment method.
• Work with a nonprofit credit counselor to build a budget that will help you get rid of debt and, if it works for you, pay down credit card debt using a debt management plan.
No matter the approach you use, it’s important to find a strategy that works for you and your unique financial situation. Being too aggressive about paying down debt can quickly result in burnout and, if your goals aren’t achieved, disappointment. Even if you’re not able to reach your goal of paying down your debt overnight, consistent progress over time is movement in the right direction.
The Bottom Line
Debt doesn’t have to be the enemy, especially if you use it strategically and ensure it won’t overwhelm your budget. It’s possible to make use of financial products that can get you rewards and grow your credit, yet still stay out of debt. Stick to your spending plan and pay off monthly credit card balances in full, and you’ll have taken the first and potentially most important steps toward lasting debt freedom.
Find out what debts you owe
Your free credit report lists all your debts, such as credit card balances and loans, helping you create a plan to tackle your debt and improve your financial health.
(StatePoint)—Is mounting debt causing you stress? If so, you’re not alone. Average consumer debt is on the rise in the United States.
To help you create a winning financial game plan, Experian is offering triedand-true money management strategies, along with tips for taking advantage of new tools to reduce your spending.
Get a complete picture. Do a 360-degree assessment of how much you owe, tallying up any loans, credit cards or installment debts you might
have. As part of this assessment, you can check your Experian credit report for free at www.Experian.com. Review your budget. Doing so will help you hone in on how much money you can allocate to paying off debt and help you avoid impulse spending or indulging in extras that might set you back financially.
senior director of Consumer Education and Advocacy for Experian.
are. Build what you can. Because once you step into ownership, everything starts to shift.
• Equity • Land
Legacy The first key you turn is just the beginning. Because Property is Power!
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– CEOofKellumMortgage,LLC Homeownership Advocate, Speaker, Author NMLS # 1267030 NMLS #1567030
O: 313-263-6388 W: www.KelluMortgage.com.)
(Property is Power! is a movement to promote home and community ownership. Studies indicate homeownership leads to higher graduation rates, family wealth, and community involvement)
organize, teach, or coach? That’s money waiting to be made. Turn your skills into side income and let your talent pay some bills! Moral of the story? You don’t have to settle for “just enough.” You’re too gifted to stay broke. Find a lane, build a hustle, and grow your gap!
Consistency is the difference between broke talk and boss moves.
Use your growing Gap like a tool, like a weapon, like a key:
• Stack your emergency fund. Start with $1,000, then build up to 3–6 months of expenses—that’s your financial armor!
• Knock out your debt. Whether it’s snowball or avalanche—pick a strategy and stay on it. Don’t let debt rob you of your future.
• Start investing. 401(k), IRA, brokerage account— let your money clock in and work overtime for YOU! Every time you stick to the plan, your Gap gets stronger. It becomes your shield, your sword, your path to peace, power, and options.
This ain’t about being perfect. It’s about being consistent. Winners show up—even when it’s hard, even when it’s slow, even when nobody’s watching. Stay locked in—and watch your money, mindset, and life transform!
Wealth ain’t about winning the lottery or waiting for some magic payday. It’s built brick by brick, decision by decision, paycheck by paycheck.
• You want to stop struggling? Grow your Gap.
• You want to take care of your kids and your future? Grow your Gap.
• You want peace of mind, options, and freedom? GROW YOUR GAP! Don’t try to do everything at once. Pick one thing and
Choose a repayment strategy. Find a repayment strategy that works best for you and stick to it. This could mean prioritizing debt with the highest interest rate, the debt with the smallest balance, or the debt with the highest credit utilization. However you go about it, the important thing is to keep tabs on your progress and stay the course until your debt is paid off. Keep it up. Continue to practice good financial habits, like regularly checking your credit report and credit score, spending within your means, and paying your bills on time to avoid taking on additional debt.
Use tech tools. Easy tools can help you cut out unnecessary spending. For example, the Experian app has a subscription cancellation feature that does the work of tracking and cancelling subscriptions for you. Experian data shows that consumers have about four subscriptions on average, totaling almost $1,000 per year in potentially unused expenses. With over 200 subscriptions eligible for cancellation through the app in categories like streaming services, meal kits and entertainment, that could spell big savings. Access the tool as part of a paid Experian membership. To get started with Experian’s subscription cancellation feature and other tools, download the iOS or Android app or visit www. experian.com.
“It’s easy for subscriptions to add up and become costly expenses. While tracking them down can be overwhelming, you don’t have to do it alone,” said Rod Griffin,
In addition to the app, as well as other financial resources and tools available to help consumers reach their financial goals, Experian is active in initiatives to help with consumers’ financial health. The company is relieving $5 million of consumer debt among more than 5,000 families in Louisiana. Additionally, Experian is teaming up with Flau’jae Johnson, a junior guard for the Louisiana State University women’s basketball team, to champion the program and financial empowerment. With 69 percent of college basketball fans holding debt and 49 percent saying they are stressed financially, according to an Experian survey, sports fans and all consumers can use extra support to manage their finances. Reigning in spending and getting a handle on debt don’t have to be insurmountable goals. By leaning on available resources, you can become the financial champion of your future. Experian app subscription cancellation feature disclosure: Results will vary. Not all subscriptions are eligible, savings are not guaranteed, and some may not see savings. Experian members for whom Experian canceled at least one subscription averaged $306 a year of anticipated savings. Available with eligible paid memberships and requires connecting payment account(s) to Experian account.
Debt relief initiative disclosure: Experian membership not required. ForgiveCo is settling one outstanding account in full for each beneficiary and not all accounts are the same size. Beneficiaries are randomly selected from the debt pool. For more information go to experian. com/relief or forgiveco.com.
Since the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965, Republicans have worked relentlessly to chip away at protections for voters—particularly Black Americans, other people of color, and women. Those efforts reached a fever pitch after Barack Obama’s historic victories in 2008 and 2012, which sparked what many observers say was the modern White supremacist movement and reignited GOP efforts to suppress the vote. Now, with Donald Trump’s return to the White House and Republicans emboldened by a far-right agenda, the House has passed one of the most aggressive voter suppression bills in decades—the socalled SAVE Act, or “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.” The legislation, passed by a 220–208 vote, would require in-person documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote—a move voting rights experts warn will disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, especially women and people of color. What’s more, four Democrats—Jared Golden, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Henry Cuellar, and Ed Case—broke ranks and supported the bill. Trump, who once promised on the campaign trail that his supporters would never have to vote again, now appears to be halfway to delivering on that threat. The SAVE Act, introduced by Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, would amend the National Voter Registration Act to require in-person citizenship verification using documents such as a birth certificate, passport, or naturalization certificate. It would effectively end online and mail voter registration, severely restrict voter registration drives, and allow lawsuits against election officials who do not enforce the new rules. Voting rights advocates say this would create enormous hurdles for poor people, rural residents, Black Americans, naturalized citizens, and the nearly 70 million women whose current legal names differ from those on their birth certificates due to marriage. “This is a dangerous and unnecessary attack on voting rights that could block millions of
Commentary
Does another Thaddeus Stevens exist?
(TriceEdneyWire.com)—As all of this shameful racist stuff has been going on more than usual, I took the time to read about a man who long ago set the standard for White people to step up and not just say what somebody else should do or not say what this nation owes Black people. I know it sounds strange for me to be looking for White people to do the right thing when they hear and see wrong perpetrated against Black people or anybody who is not White. As Sam Cooke said, “It’s been a long time coming” but today, I came in contact with a man who was White and did the right thing about racial respect and justice.
If you haven’t read about Thaddeus Stevens, you’ve missed a man who kept hope alive to his dying day. History just wrote him off like those who’ve tried to erase Black History! Mr. Stevens was sort of mentioned in high school—which was a long time ago for some of us, and I doubt that younger people have heard more about him than we of a certain age did.
I’ll tell you about this man. I’m not surprised that Trump, DeSantis and others won’t be long before trying to erase all of us from history books. They want to get rid of all Black history. Mr. Stevens had a disability and that probably gave him some sense of what it’s like to be different from others around him. You don’t often see me writing about
eligible citizens from voting,” said Molly McGrath, director of the ACLU’s national democracy campaigns. “This isn’t about protecting voters or our elections. It’s about politicians who want to protect themselves and pick and choose their voters. But that’s not how democracy works.”
Critics also point out that it is already illegal for noncitizens to vote in federal elections—a crime punishable under law. Federal law mandates that registrants swear under penalty of perjury that they are citizens. Noncitizen voting is exceedingly rare, and courts have repeatedly blocked states from adding proof-of-citizenship requirements in federal races. The ACLU condemned the bill, citing its resemblance to a now-defunct Kansas law that purged more than 30,000 voters before it was struck down in federal court. The group urged the Senate to reject the measure, which they say would destabilize election administration and disproportionately impact naturalized citizens, Native American voters, first-time voters, and those with limited access to personal documentation. The Legal Defense Fund (LDF) also slammed the legislation. “The SAVE Act erects a discriminatory barrier to the ballot while pretending to ‘solve’ a problem that does not exist,” said Janai S. Nelson, President and Director-Counsel of LDF. “Its true purpose, rooted in fear of the multiracial democracy the United States can and must become, is to limit access to the ballot and stifle the political power of our increasingly diverse electorate.” Under the bill’s provisions, rural residents without access to government offices, married women whose identification does not match their birth certificates, and young voters without driver’s licenses would face some of the steepest barriers to registration. Studies show that only half of all Americans—and just one-third of Black Americans—hold valid U.S. passports. Nearly half of all Black Americans under 30 do not have a driver’s license with their current name and address. “The SAVE Act would cause nothing but harm to Black communities, rural communities, and so many others who would be stripped of their right to vote if it becomes law,” Nelson said.
The law’s potential effects extend beyond individuals. Voter registration drives, which have long played a crucial role in expanding access to the ballot in marginalized communities, would be all but destroyed. And with racial turnout disparities widening over the last decade, advocates say the stakes couldn’t be higher. Rep. Joe Morelle of New York, the ranking member of the House Administration Committee, denounced the bill. “My Republican colleagues crafted and passed one of the most damaging voter suppression bills in modern history. There’s no doubt that women, military members, and people of color will be disproportionately impacted,” he said. “The fight to stop this bill—to protect Americans’ sacred right to vote —is not over. I will do everything in my power to ensure every eligible American has access to the ballot box.” The Senate’s path forward on the SAVE Act remains uncertain. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, has introduced a companion bill with 20 Republican co-sponsors. However, Senate Republicans would still need at least 60 votes to overcome a Democratic filibuster and send the bill to Trump’s desk.
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The last living link of my family’s story of origin in antebellum Southern Virginia died at age 105 a few years ago.
My grandmother, Mamie Todd, was born in 1916. Her grandparents were born into slavery. She fought Jim Crow. She stood up for Black teachers and students in a segregated school system in which she taught in her early career. She supported my mom when, at 12, she signed on as a named plaintiff in one of the feeder cases to Brown v. Board of Education. And she stood by mom every step of the way when three years after that, my mom helped desegregate her high school.
That’s the kind of strength I come from. That’s the kind of history it seems the Trump administration now wants to erase.
The Washington Post and other outlets are reporting that the Trump administration’s scorched-earth campaign to purge diversity, equity, and inclusion from every corner of our federal government has now spread into the heart of the National Park Service. Web pages about slavery and the Underground Railroad have been edited to downplay the brutal reality of bondage and the contributions of Black leaders. The photo of Harriet Tubman that for years greeted visitors to an NPS page about the Underground Railroad has been deleted. A webpage about the Niagara Movement—a precursor to the NAACP founded in 1905 by W.E.B. Du Bois—was rewritten. A statement about the group’s “renewed sense of resolve in the struggle for freedom and equality” was shortened simply to a “renewed sense of resolve.”
Heroic Americans gave their lives fighting for freedom and equality. Now, the Trump administration is trying to edit those very words out of
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White people’s history on racial justice, but I just had to bring Stevens back to history for doing the right thing years ago.
Stevens was so much better than others from his time. Abe Lincoln is often given more credit than he deserved about freeing enslaved Black people. While Stevens respected Lincoln, he schooled us on Lincoln who really had no interest in interfering with slavery. He did what was in his best interest. Stevens said that just ending slavery was not enough. Former slaves were due land and resources for what had been happening to them. He maintained that land distribution was owed to them because freedom without economic independence meant nothing. He was outspoken and had no interest in compromise. He disagreed with Andrew Johnson and supported impeachment of him. Stevens was so opposed to the way Black people were treated that before he died, he’d indicated he didn’t want to be buried in the White cemetery!
White supremacists hated Stevens-and they still hate us for no reason
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the official American story.
Some say these changes are minor. I say they are surgical. They are subtle, yes—but profoundly damaging. As one historian put it, these edits suggest that racism no longer needs to be confronted in America. And that’s the point.
This is not about saving space on a government website. It is about shrinking the story of who we are as a people.
Some Park Service employees who edited the websites say they made the changes out of fear. Others were simply guessing what the administration wanted. When workers are deleting key figures and events in Black history without being told, just to stay safe in their jobs, we are in dangerous territory.
We’ve seen this before. Last month, we learned that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s DEI purge at the Pentagon included deleting photos and posts about the Tuskegee Airmen. That hit home. Two of my grandfather’s first cousins were Tuskegee Airmen. Those men risked everything for a country that treated them as second-class citizens—and now this administration is reluctant to give them even a photo and a caption. They even removed a webpage about Jackie Robinson’s military service. They later said it was a “mistake.” But when you see how wide this purge has spread, it starts to look less like a mistake and more like a mission.
other than our being Black. I’m not calling all White people I know racists, but I don’t see any stepping up to the plate to discredit racism, to support reparations and call on Trump and his current crew to not be so obviously racists!
Once President John Kennedy (not to be confused with Louisiana’s Senator Kennedy) said that his Harvard education misled him and he thought that maybe Thadeus Stevens might have a good point referring to the racial justice he worked for. Voter suppression is back with us, and we must work to dismantle it again. Stevens doesn’t deserve to be erased from history while voter suppression still exists. Are you registered? Did you vote in the Presidential election of 2024? What Stevens and others worked for is still a vital issue.
Women who changed your name to the name of your husband, be sure to have your birth certificate or another document to show you are a U.S. citizen. Otherwise, you might walk out on the street one day and be considered “deportable!” Whatever you have to prove your citizenship, keep a copy with you. Keep up with the laws and obey them. Stevens was a White man truly fighting for our rights, and was portrayed as an unhinged radical. Let us not do less than he did or less than John Lewis, Dr. King, Fannie Lou Hamer and others did to ensure our right to vote.
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A recent executive order from President Trump set its sights on the Smithsonian. They are targeting the very museums created to tell the full story of our country. What does this mean for the very existence of the National Museum of African American History and Culture? Or the National Museum of the American Indian?
What happens to truth when it is inconvenient to power?
We cannot rely on oral tradition alone. Our history deserves permanence. It deserves pages and plaques and national monuments and memorials. It deserves official recognition, not redaction.
I think of my family’s own story—the parts that were buried for generations. I’m descended from the main Black leader of the Readjusters, a multiracial political movement that briefly, but very successfully, governed post-Reconstruction Virginia. They were left out of the history books for more than a century. Not because they were not important, but because they were. History is power. That’s why they are going after it.
The Trump administration’s attacks are not about race-blind policy. They are about race-based erasure. They support monuments to those who fought to preserve slavery while censoring stories of resistance. That’s not color-blindness. That’s complicity. It should not have to keep being said over and over again, but we will not let them diminish our communities’ contributions or deny our place in the American story. We are still here. And like the men and women of the Niagara Movement, we renew our sense of resolve. Our resolve is real. And it is rising. (Ben Jealous is the Executive Director of the Sierra Club and a Professor of Practice at the University of Pennsylvania).
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(BLACKPRESSUSA)—Seven members of the Congressional Black Caucus spoke exclusively to Black Press USA after the Caucus was briefed on issues related to protecting the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) and other historic sites under the control of the National Parks Service that feature Black trailblazers. Their reactions were blunt. “House Democrats are working very closely with the Congressional Black Caucus and civil rights leaders throughout the country to put up a strong wall of defense and protect the Museum of African American History. There are several action items that we will roll out shortly all in service and making sure that the White House and the extremists cannot whitewash our history,” House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries exclusively told Black Press USA as he walked the stairs back to his office after the CBC’s weekly meeting. Two members, Reps. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) and Bennie Thompson (D-MS) also spoke at a March 29 event that had to be relocated after the office of Rep. Cleaver was informed that Cleaver and Bobby Scott (D-VA) were prohibited from speaking on education policy at the Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Cleaver relayed the story to colleagues in the CBC’s April 9 meeting. “I just heard from Congressman Cleaver that he had an event in his district with Congressman Scott as the invited speaker, and they were told they couldn’t hold it. I have never heard of a member of Congress not being able to speak in a government-owned building, notwithstanding the fact that this person is a ranking Democrat on the committee. They’ve
taken it to the extreme. You know, this is not Nazi Germany. This is the United States of America,” Thompson pointedly said during an interview in a hallway in the U.S. Capitol. “I don’t know how it’s a threat to the government to have Bobby Scott speaking at the Truman Library. The only thing I can come up with is his skin color,” Rep. Cleaver said on the March 29 visit. Cleaver said that “the Truman Library was notified that they could not have the program” on March 26. The two spoke at Metropolitan Community College instead. A recent flip-flop by the Trump Administration involving the removal of a photo of Harriet Tubman on a National Parks Service website and the whitewashing of her historic acts was met with fury after a report in The Washington Post on April 6. The decision was reversed on April 8. “I’m hearing that people who work for the Park Service feel intimidated,” added Rep. Thompson as he referred to the experience of some National Park Service employees.
Trump’s March 27 Executive Order entitled “Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History,” specifically targeted the National Museum of African American History. The March 27 directive was followed by an April 4 report that NMAAHC Director Kevin Young was leaving after four years. “Hands off Donald Trump! If you try to erase it, we will replace it. More importantly, Black people all across the country will rise up like a big black tsunami, unlike anything you’ve ever seen,” Rep. Kwesi Mfume (D-MD) said in an interview with Mfume told Black Press USA. NMAAHC opened in 2016 and is the most visited of all of the Smithsonian museums in the Nation’s Capital. The 10 millionth in-person visitor walked through the door on Sept. 30, 2023. A
7-day waiting list to visit is standard.
“No matter how hard he [Trump] tries to wipe out our history or us it is not going to be successful. I’m very concerned, I have the Pullman National Historic Park in my district,” said Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL). “The president better keep his hands off the museum and off of—not African American history —but American history. What makes America great is everything that’s in that library… because it shows what you can overcome and why and how we move forward to become a better nation,” said Rep. Greg Meeks (D-NY).
As he stood in a crowded hallway in the House Rayburn Building, his voice rose over the nearby crowd noise.
“People need to understand, and the President needs to understand, that all of America is better when they go see those exhibits so that we don’t make the same mistakes. We shall never forget the past… keep your hands off of American history and the African American museum,” Meeks concluded. On April 8, The National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) released a statement that in part asserted that, it “calls on policymakers, educators, and citizens across the country to reject false narratives that seek to divide us. We must support institutions that honor our collective past and protect our shared future.” Changes to historic narratives or “whitewashing” have appeared on DoJ websites and beyond. “I think it’s one of the most ridiculous things this administration has done. The effort to rewrite or seriously distort history is an affront to America … It’s hard to imagine, but it is happening,” said Rep. Danny Davis (D-IL). What happens next is likely to represent an epic battle between the truth, who tells it, and who makes the decisions on matters of fact and history.
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Eliminating women in power
(TriceEd neyWire.com)—In 2024, four women held the rank of four-star general or admiral. One year later, in 2025, there are none. This is just one example of how individuals and groups who believe in social equity and fairness are embroiled in a cultural war, and the opposing side is winning. With the recent firing of Adm. Lisa Franchetti, the Navy’s first female chief, the U.S. military is left without a single woman with a four-star rank. The significance of this firing highlights the fact that the glass ceiling, which had previously been shattered, has not only been put back into place but has also been lowered and made stronger. The barriers women have historically faced in the military have returned with the prospect that Adm. Lisa Franchetti may be the last woman to achieve the four-star rank for a while.
Threatened by decades of social progress that produced fairness and justice for all people, the authors of Project 2025 sought to create a nation that allows discrimination in all forms to thrive where we live, study, and work. Let’s be honest: in the attack against the hard-fought victories toward social equity, the main culprits are not President Donald Trump or Vice President J.D. Vance. Since the 1970s, the Heritage Foundation has become the puppet master pulling the strings behind the scenes. Many right-wing politicians, media figures, and influencers have joined in by effectively turning fear into a weapon in their anti-DEI movement. In this current political climate, fear is far more effective than the politics of unity. The success of the anti-DEI movement is not because their arguments are factual. They succeed because the puppet master and their supporters understand a funda-
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mental truth: when people feel vulnerable, they are more likely to look for someone to blame. Former President Richard Nixon said it best, “People react to fear, not love. They don’t teach that in Sunday school, but it’s true.” White women are the group that gained the most from affirmative action, which started in the late 1970s. The same group benefitted the most through the DEI initiatives from the late 1990s to 2000s. All of the social gains by White women are now in serious jeopardy. The current administration campaigned on eliminating so-called “wokeness” and “DEI hires” in the federal government, the military, and universities, and pressuring corporate leaders to do the same. Right-wing candidates, including Donald Trump, turned social equity into a personal threat. White workers were misled into believing that racial diversity programs are the reason they can’t get ahead. They were led to believe that DEI initiatives are a threat because of losing opportunities, reverse discrimination, and a shift in the status quo. They were misled into thinking that DEI policies unfairly prioritize race and gender over merit. While a lack of understanding about the purpose and implementation of DEI initiatives contributed to negative perceptions and people being controlled and manipulated, White women should know better; the elimination of women’s power has been a goal of Project 2025. Any attack on DEI is meant to eliminate the power of women—all women.
White women who have obtained promotions and became entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and leaders should stop defending the anti-DEI rhetoric. Rather, they should work hand-inhand with progressives to preserve progress for women of all races. They should work together to learn how to adapt to the destructive changes brought forth by this new administration. White women in corporate America need to look at the example of four-star generals and admirals to see the source of the real threat. A new strategy that responds to the attack must be developed to reclaim the true narrative of what DEI means and who it impacts. It needs to start with White women who are supporting the anti-DEI movement. Some of them are the loudest opponents of DEI, yet they benefit the most from social equity. Why would a White woman stand out against diversity, equity, and inclusion when they have been benefitting from the fight to ensure opportunities for promotions within the government, military, and private sector? Overall, the creation of an inclusive environment has allowed pipelines to exist for White women to become future entrepreneurs, corporate managers, and leaders. As a result, White men and children making up White households will benefit from efforts that promote justice, fairness, and equal opportunities.
Women need to support other women when the true threat and contrast have been made clear during election campaigns. How do we win this cultural war when women are unwilling to support candidates such as Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris in presidential elections against Donald Trump? Women need to support other women in corporate America. White women outearn their Black and Latino counterparts. Therefore, they must advocate for their fellow women of color when given the opportunity to do so. Silence against the anti-DEI movement by White women is self-destructive. Desmond Tutu once said, “If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor.” Women need to support other women because Black women have grown tired of fighting for White women who refuse to acknowledge the threat from the puppet master. They refuse to challenge the narrative that women and people of color are being given jobs and promotions at the expense of more qualified and deserving candidates. We know that this backlash rhetoric is not true. Ask former four-star Adm. Lisa Franchetti.
(David W. Marshall is the founder of the faith-based organization TRB: The Reconciled Body and author of the book God Bless Our Divided America.)
On October 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists stormed Israel from Gaza, killing over a thousand Israelis and taking over 200 hostages. It was the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. Following the October 7th attack, far-left social justice groups held rallies in support of the “Palestinian cause,” and demonstrators chanted “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” which is a call for Israel to be eradicated and replaced by a sovereign Palestinian state.
Black Lives Matter expressed support for “Palestine” on social media, while far-left academics justified Hamas’s actions by comparing them to Nat Turner’s slave insurrection in 1831. One Cornell professor described Hamas’s attack as “exhilarating” and praised Hamas for “shattering Israel’s image of invincibility.”
For these far-left groups, the “Palestinian cause” was Palestinians fighting to liberate themselves from Israeli occupation. Because many on the far-left regard Israel as an apartheid state, Hamas is akin to the African National Congress, led by a Nelson Mandela-like figure. However, these far-left groups simply ignored the fact that Israel withdrew all security forces and settlements from Gaza in 2005. After Hamas won the election in 2006, they swiftly eliminated their political rivals and established a repressive rule over Gaza.
The far-left groups paid no attention on October 8, when the militant group Hezbollah fired rockets into Israel from Lebanon. Hezbollah planned its rocket launch to coincide with Hamas’s invasion. A few weeks later, the Houthis, a Yemeni terrorist group, attacked Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea. The Houthis claimed that their naval attacks were an act of support for Hamas.
Far-left groups ignored the fact that Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis are financed by Iran, and geopolitical experts stated that the October attacks marked the start of Iran’s proxy war against Israel. The military goal of Iran’s proxies was to deal such a crushing blow to Israel that it would start the process of Israeli disintegration. The proxies felt that after October 7 and the promise of further “October sevenths,” Jews in Israel who aren’t sincerely devoted to Zionism would evacuate for their safety, and the state of Israel would be weakened
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by a mass exodus, leaving it vulnerable for total destruction.
In other words, the October attacks had nothing to do with “liberating Palestinians,” as far-left groups claimed. As a matter of fact, after Israel declared war, Hamas used Palestinian people as human shields. Israel’s war goals were to remove Hamas from power in Gaza and free its hostages. As civilian casualties piled up during the war, the far-left accused Israel of genocide against Gaza’s residents and decried Israel’s disproportionate response.
Students across the United States took part in pro-Palestine rallies, anti-war demonstrations, and boycott, divestment, and sanction campaigns against Israel. The students called for a ceasefire to prevent more innocent Palestinians from becoming casualties of war, but they never demanded that Hamas release the hostages.
More crucially, the students overlooked the report by the Wall Street Journal on interactions between Hamas Chief Yahya Sinwar and other Hamas leaders. Sinwar stated that he had no interest in pursuing a cease-fire with Israel because the rising civilian death toll in Gaza brought international condemnation to Israel, which was more beneficial to Hamas than a pause in the fighting.
The war in Gaza began during the Biden administration and has continued into the second Trump administration. President Trump signed an executive order to deport “pro-jihadist” demonstrators and cancel visas for foreign students who are “Hamas sympathizers.”
Last month, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers seized Mahmoud Khalil, a leader in the 2024 pro-Palestinian/anti-war demonstrations at Columbia University. Khalil is a lawful permanent resident. The state department alleged he violated the terms of his resi-
dency by supporting Hamas, a US-designated terrorist organization, and seeks to deport him for national security concerns. Khalil’s lawyers say his case has nothing to do with national security. The Trump administration targeted Khalil to prevent anti-Israel student protests, and the State Department is infringing on Khalil’s First Amendment right to free speech. The far left has elevated Khalil’s case into the free speech issue of the decade. They believe he is being persecuted for supporting what they claim is the Palestinian cause, but this time the far left has neglected the true Palestinian cause in Gaza.
In March, NPR reported that “something rare and daring is happening in Gaza. Large crowds protested against Hamas.” Gazan demonstrators chanted “Hamas, get out!” and “Hamas are terrorists.” Too many pro-Israel commentators told the world that Gaza’s civilian population overwhelmingly supported Hamas and were unconcerned about the civilian casualties during the war. Interestingly, the Associated Press reported, “The Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research, which has conducted scientific polling in Gaza and the West Bank for decades, found before this war began that about equal numbers of Palestinians supported Hamas and the secular Fatah movement led by President Mahmoud Abbas, who recognizes Israel and cooperates with it on security.” The “overwhelming support” for Hamas is not truly present. Protests against Hamas were rare due to fear of retaliation, but now that Israel had destroyed most of Hamas, Gazans opposed to Hamas thought it was time to speak out.
Unfortunately, the remnants of Hamas continue to suppress protesters.
Multiple news agencies have reported that Hamas has murdered at least six Gazans and publicly beaten others for taking part in anti-Hamas demonstrations. More reprisals by Hamas are imminent. The far-left social justice groups should support these rare demonstrations against Hamas, but their lack of support and silence about Hamas’s brutal reprisals show that they were never pro-Palestinian; they were just anti-Israel.
Trump’s budget is a betrayal of his promise to working-class
(TriceEdneyWire.com)—“Donald
Trump and extreme MAGA Republicans are doing everything they can to tank our economy, drive us toward a recession and gut the healthcare of the American people by visiting upon them the largest Medicaid cut in history, along with the largest cut to nutritional assistance in American history, all in service of enacting massive tax breaks for their billionaire donors like Elon Musk. It’s a toxic scheme that they cannot hide from because it continues to be on full display on the House Floor and on the Senate Floor for the American people.”—House Democratic Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
I call it the great bait-and-switch.
Betraying his promise not to cut Medicaid, President Trump has pushed through Congress a budget that will require the deepest cut to Medicaid in history, while gutting programs and services that are essential to the health, safety, and financial security of millions of average Americans.
Trump and his allies in Congress are betraying the working-class Americans who trusted them to feed the insatiable greed of billionaires.
In fact, even swiping food from the tables of working families and stripping health care from children and disabled Americans isn’t enough; future generations must be burdened with debt so today’s wealthiest can reap even more. With this week’s vote, Congress not only agreed to slash $1.5 trillion from programs that benefit communities, but also to raise the debt ceiling by $5 trillion—all to pay for an astonishing windfall for the wealthiest 5 percent of Americans.
While the Trump administration and some Republican lawmakers continue to claim they won’t cut Medicaid
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benefits, they’re all fully aware that the budget to which they’ve committed absolutely requires cutting Medicaid benefits. Every member of Congress received a memo from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office confirming it is impossible to cut $1.5 trillion in spending without slashing Medicaid.
Nearly every Republican in both the House and the Senate voted for the budget anyway.
Adding insult to injury, the gutting of the social safety net comes just as many more Americans are likely to need to rely on it, as a chaotic tariff policy risks massive job loss and soaring inflation.
The cuts to Medicaid that the budget requires endanger the health and financial security of more than 70 million children, seniors, people with disabilities and working families, according to a report issued last month by the National Urban League and 10 other leading civil rights and health equity organizations. While the cuts threaten Americans of all backgrounds, communities of color would suffer especially widespread harm: nearly 42 million people, or approximately a third of all people of color in the U.S., rely on Medicaid for health care.
Achieving the spending cuts to which Congress committed will require either:
• Stripping health care away from
Americans
every single one of the 31 million children covered by Medicaid,
• Ending coverage for all adults age 65 and older who use Medicaid to obtain essential health care; or
• 75 percent of all Medicaid funding for nursing home services or home and community-based care for older adults and people with disabilities.
The looming cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, meanwhile, endanger the health and financial security of more than 42 million American—nearly all of them in families with children, older adults, or people with disabilities. The meager $6.20 per person per day that provides necessary nutrition and a measure of balance to precarious household budgets will be diverted to billionaires.
The reality of Trump’s budget stands in stark contrast to his campaign’s pandering to the working class, whom he promised to end “the inflation nightmare” and bring down the cost of “groceries, cars—everything.” Instead, his tariffs will cost the typical American household an average of $4,600 a year. This is a moment that will test lawmakers in both parties. When they no longer can avoid the harsh reality of the budget they approved, will Republicans honor their new rhetoric about being the party of the working class? Will Democrats stand up against a reckless fiscal blueprint?
For our part, together with our partners in the newly-launched Fair Budget Coalition, the National Urban League will continue to demand a responsible federal budget that centers fairness, opportunity, and economic security for all Americans.
Democrats in Congress should be doing
As the President continues to issue Executive Orders that exceed his authority both under the Constitution and Laws already passed by Congress, its well past time for the Democratic Minority in the House of Representatives to do all it can do beyond just talking about the President’s usurpation of powers not granted to him by either the Constitution of the Congress.
Here is an initial list of actions that should have been taken and still must be by the Minority Democratic membership: First, for each Executive Order, such as the Tariffs, which rest with the Congress and not the President, there should be legislation introduced in the House of Representatives to cancel each and every tariff not approved by the Congress. Well, the first response to this will be “The Republicans control the House with Republican Mike Johnson as Speaker.” The answer: Introduce the legislation, then seek a Discharge Petition under the House Rules, which will force the Speaker to bring such legislation to the Floor for an up or down vote.
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While there are only 213 Democrats compared to the 218 Republicans, such a vote would force Republicans to be on record either supporting the devastating Tariffs or crossing over to join the Democrats. The American people must then take stock of every Republican voting in support of the Tariffs. Then, the “Hands Off” efforts must add Voter Registration and the finding of candidates to replace each Republican supporting the President’s actions. The same must be done for DOGE. There is no legal authority for the actions of Elon Musk, even though the Supreme Court just upheld the firing of Probationary Federal Employees. What’s being referred to as a
coming recession is already a “Depression” for many Americans, both those of color and small businesses. The ripple effect is already causing hardships comparable to the 1930’s depression for many families and individuals. Democrats in Congress can make use of the Black Press as a noted “Trusted Messenger”, to distribute both the suggested legislation and the votes, which can be sure to reach the American public. To take the above prescribed courses of action without informing the public is useless. The Black Press must pay closer attention to the issues beyond our support of the current Selective Buying Campaign against Target and others. We must talk to and find ways to help both the Congress and each other during these difficult times.
(Dr. John E. Warren is Publisher, San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper)
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APRIL 16-22, 2025
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CONDITIONS OF SALE
Effective with the August 3, 2020, Sheriff Sale of real estate and all such monthly public sales thereafter shall be conducted virtually through video conferencing technology or live streaming. ALL PARTICIPANTS OR BIDDERS MUST BE REGISTERED AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE SALE IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE (VIRTUALLY OR IN PERSON) AT THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SALES OF REAL ESTATE. REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY SHERIFF’S WEBSITE: SHERIFFALLEGHENYCOUNTY.COM. The Successful bidder will pay full amount of bid in CASH, CERTIFIED CHECK OR CASHIERS CHECK at time of sale, otherwise the property will be resold at the next regular Sheriffs Sale; provided, that if the sale is made on MONDAY, MAY 5, 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, MAY 6, 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, MAY 12, 2025, at 10:00 O’CLOCK A.M. The property will be resold at the next regular Sheriff’s Sale if the balance is not paid, and in such case all money’s paid in at the original sale shall be applied to any deficiency in the price of which property is resold, and provided further that if the successful bidder is the plaintiff in the execution the bidder shall pay full amount of bid ON OR BEFORE THE FIRST MONDAY OF THE FOLLOWING MONTH, OTHERWISE WRIT WILL BE RETURNED AND MARKED “REAL ESTATE UNSOLD” and all monies advanced by plaintiff will be applied as required by COMMON PLEAS COURT RULE 3129.2 (1) (a).
FORFEITED SALES WILL BE POSTED IN THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE AND LISTED ON THE SHERIFF OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY WEB SITE.
AMENDMENT OF THE CODE SECOND CLASS COUNTY NEW CHAPTER 475 THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 475, ENTITLED TAXATION IS HEREBY AMENDED THROUGH THE CREATION ARTICLE XII, ENTITLED, “SHERIFF SALES”, AND COMPRISED AS FOLLOWS: SUBSECTION 475-60: RECORDING OF DEEDS AND NOTIFICATION OF SHERIFFS SALES TO TAXING BODIES.
A. FOR ANY REAL PROPERTY OFFERED AT SHERIFFS SALE DUE TO NONPAYMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES AND PURCHASED BY A THIRD PARTY THROUGH SUCH SALE, THE SHERIFF SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FILING THE DEED AND, WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF FILING OF THE SHERIFFS DEED, PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTICE OF THE CONVEYANCE TO THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS. THE WRITTEN NOTICE REQUIRED PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION SHALL INCLUDE THE DATE OF THE SALE, IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY SOLD BY BOTH ADDRESS AND LOT AND BLOCK NUMBER, AND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE INDIVIDUALS OR OTHER ENTITY THAT PURCHASED THE PROPERTY.
B. AT THE TIME OF THE SALE THE SHERIFF SHALL COLLECT ALL REQUISITE FILING COSTS, REALTY TRANSFER TAXES AND FEES, NECESSARY TO PROPERLY RECORD THE DEED.
C. WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF RECEIPT OF WRITTEN NOTICE FROM THE SHERIFF, THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY OFFICE OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS SHALL FORWARD COPIES OF SUCH NOTICE TO ALL TAXING BODIES LEVYING REAL ESTATE TAXES ON THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MUNICIPALITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT WHERE THE PROPERTY IS LOCATED.
AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 14 OF ACT NO. 77 OF 1986, THE COST OF ALL DOCUMENTARY STAMPS FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAXES (STATE, LOCAL, AND SCHOOL) WILL BE DEDUCTED BY THE SHERIFF FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE. Purchasers must pay the necessary recording fees. Pursuant to Rule 3136 P.R.C.P. NOTICE is hereby given that a schedule of distribution will be filed by the Sheriff not later than 30 days from date of sale and that distribution will be made in accordance with the schedule unless exceptions are filed thereto within 10 days thereafter. No further notice of the filing of the schedule of distribution will be given.
A Land Bank formed under 68 Pa. C.S.A. 2101 et seq. may exercise its right to bid pursuant to 68 Pa. C.S.A. 2117(d) (2) through Pa. C.S.A. 2117(d) (4) on certain properties listed for sale under the municipal claims and Tax Lien Law, 53 P.S. 7101 et seq. The Sheriff of Allegheny County will honor the terms of payment which the Land Bank has entered with any municipalities having a claim against the property. If the Land Bank tenders a bid under Pa. C.S.A. 2117(d)(3) or 2117(d)(4) the property will not be offered for sale to others and the Property will be considered sold to the Land Bank for the Upset Price as defined in P.S.7279 and no other bids will be accepted.
NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT ALL SHERIFFS DEEDS TENDERED TO
PURCHASERS WILL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING:
NOTICE: The undersigned, as evidenced by the signature(s) to this notice and the acceptance and recording of this deed, (is/are) fully cognizant of the fact that the undersigned may not be obtaining the right of protection against subsidence, as to the property herein conveyed, resulting from coal mining operations and that the purchased property, herein conveyed, may be protected from damage due to mine subsidence by a private contract with the owners of the economic interest in the coal. This notice is inserted herein to comply with the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act of 1966. as amended 1980. Oct. 10, P.L 874, No. 156 §1.
“This document may not sell, convey, transfer, include, or insure the title to the coal and right of support underneath the surface land described or referred to herein and the owner or owners of such coal may have the complete legal right to remove all of such coal, and in that connection damage may result to the surface of the land, any house, building or other structure on or in such land.”
21APR25
JASON R. KREUTZER ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000775 DEBT $52,339.04
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C.
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000,
ALLEGHENY, 29TH WARD CITY OF PITTSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1608 WESTMONT AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED BOOK 17205, PAGE 241. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 60-G-94.
1MAY25 DEFENDANT(S) UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE, OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER RAMON BOWIE, DECEASED ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000817 ************* DEBT $164,964.83
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jill M. Fein, Esquire/ Hill Wallack LLP
************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
1000 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite 300, Yardley, PA 19067
************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesport HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1019
FRANKLIN ST., MCKEESPORT, PA 15132 DEED BOOK VOLUME 18866, PAGE 293, BLOCK & LOT NO. 461-B- 218
ANNOUNCEMENTS Public Notice
2MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) JOYCE ANN TINNEY CASE NO. MG-24-000721
************* DEBT
$24,990.90
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
Jill M. Fein, Esquire/ Hill Wallack LLP
*************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1000 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite 300, Yardley, PA 19067
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 579-7700
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Scott
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO STORY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 526 MAGAZINE ST, CARNEGIE, PA 15106 DEED BOOK VOLUME 4650, PAGE 173. BLOCK& LOT NO. 102-J-126.
3MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) MAJESTIC LANE DEVELOPMENT LLC
CASE NO. GD-22-006941
************* DEBT $123,565.67
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
JOSHUA G. STEPHAN, DAVID M. BELCZYK, CHRISTOPHER J. BARONZZI
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) PORTER WRIGHT MORRIS & ARTHUR
LLP SIX PPG PLACE, THIRD FLOOR, PITTSBURGH PA 15222
*************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 235-1480
SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, BOROUGH OF JEFFERSON HILLS: HAVING ERECTED THEREON VACANT
AGRICULTIJRAL LAND BEING KNOWN AS AND BEING NUMBERED COUNCIL PLACE, CLAIRTON, PA 15025, AS RE-
CORDED IN PLAN BOOK VOLUME 306, PAGE 120, BEING A PORTION OF THE LANDS RECORDED IN DEED BOOK VOLUME 16731, PAGE 106 AND DEED BOOK VOLUME 12250, PAGE 206, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0881-A-00250-0000-00.
5MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) VIVECA R. JONES CASE NO. MG-19-000066
************* DEBT $261,603.36
************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
CHELSEA A. NIXON, ESQUIRE
*************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108
************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF HARRISON: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 220 CHINKAPIN DRIVE, NATRONA HEIGHTS, PENNSYLVANIA 15065. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16305, PAGE 543. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1846-S-000230000-00.
6MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) Gregory Morris
CASE NO. MG-24-000079
************* DEBT $121,880.38
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC
*************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1310 industrial Boulevard, 1• Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690
SHORT DESCRIPTION: lo the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 15th Ward, City of Pittsburgh: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 774 MONTCLAIR STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15217. DEED BOOK VOLUME 10776, PAGE 649. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 88-E-64.
7MAY25
DEFENDANT(S)
Cherry Kay Bierer
******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000690
************* DEBT $77,612.92
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC
************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1310 industrial Boulevard, 1• Floor, Suite 101, Southampton, PA 18966
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Brentwood: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A TWO-STORY BRICK AND ALUMINUM DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 3512 DAUPHIN STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15227. DEED BOOK VOLUME 5753, PAGE 593. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 188-A-37.
Public Notice
Public Notice
8MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) PATRICK J. MULLIGAN ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000540 ************* DEBT $159,954.43
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C.
************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET Philadelphia, PA 19106
*************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322
SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF COLLIER: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 100 SCOTT WAY, CARNEGIE, PA 15106. DEED BOOK 14282, PAGE 81. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 147-F-34.
9MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) LACY FRANKLIN RICHARDSON, REGINA LOUISE RICHARDSON CASE NO. MG-24-000943 ************* DEBT $120,575.93 ************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C. ************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET Philadelphia, PA 19106
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322
SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 7TH WARD CITY OF MCKEESPORT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1501 LIBRARY AVENUE, MC KEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK 8570, PAGE 22. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 382-C-l96.
10MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) JOHN W. PUTZ JUNIOR AKA JOHN W. PUTZ, JR. ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000355 DEBT $167,654.75
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C.
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET Philadelphia, PA 19106
*************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF WEST DEER: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 260 SHAGBARK DRIVE, CHESWICK, PA 15024. DEED BOOK 10670, PAGE 256. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1360-H-128.
11MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) JAMES R. JOHNS, DAVID K. ZEILER ******************** CASE NO. MG-24-000912 ************* DEBT $27,497.47
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) KML LAW GROUP, P.C.
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) SUITE 5000, 701 MARKET STREET Philadelphia, PA 19106
************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 627-1322 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, 16TH WARD CTIY OF PTITSBURGH: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2311 ECCLES STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED BOOK 17475, PAGE 393. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 13-L-6.
12MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) RICHARD S. TEXTER AND KRISTA L. TEXTER CASE NO. MG-24-000828 DEBT $184,748.57 ************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jill M. Fein, Esquire I Hill Wallack LLP ************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1000 Floral Vale Boulevard, Suite
Number 0221-D-003 I00000-00
15MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) RENE C. MORENO; KIMBERLY G. MORENO aka KIMBERLEY G. MORENO CASE NO.MG-19-000064 DEBT $596,470.37 ************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jeff Calcagno, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Brock & Scott, PLLC 2011 RENAISSANCE BOULEVARD, SUITE 100 KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 19406
************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 ************************************* SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Penosylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF MUNHALL Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 425 EAST 11TH AVENUE, HOMESTEAD, PA 15120. Deed Book Volume 19019, Page 85. Block and Lot Number 0130-L-001210000-02
16MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S) Penn Hills School District and Municipality of Penn Hills VS. DEFENDANT(S) JEANA LASHAWN EMERICK ******************** CASE NO.GD 23-009536 DEBT $23,087.63
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jennifer L. Cerce,
HILLS, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY,
OF PENNSYLVANIA. HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELL-
KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 571 GROVE ROAD, VERONA, PA 15147. DESCRIBED AT BOOK 11265, PAGE 269, INSTRUMENT NO. 2002-113521, PARCEL NUMBER BLOCK, LOT 229-R-119. 20MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) Byron O. Knight, Mary
S. Opiela, Jr.
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454 *************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF MARSHALL:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5184 WEXFORD RUN ROAD, WEXFORD, PA 15090. DEED BOOK VOLUME 10480, PAGE 161. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1822-M-2.
25MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) CHARLES E. VAUGHN JR ******************** CASE NO.MG-23-000685
DEBT $130,905.54
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
CHELSEA A. NIXON, ESQUIRE
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080
SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, MU-
NICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS:
PARCEL 1: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 11697 ALTHEA ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15235 aka 11697 ALTHEA DRIVE, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 13797, PAGE 518. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0449-E-00079-0000-00. PARCEL 2: VACANT LAND BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 11693 ALTHEA ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA 15235 DEED BOOK VOLUME 13797, PAGE 518. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0449-E-000840000-00.
26MAY25
DEFENDANT(S)
KASSANDRA A. MONTEDORO ******************** CASE NO.MG-24-000878 ************* DEBT $133,848.55
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
CHELSEA A. NIXON, ESQUIRE
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080
SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEAL TH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, TOWNSHIP OF NORTH VERSAILLES: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 651 OVERHILL DRIVE, NORTH VERSAILLES, PENNSYLVANIA 15137. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15862, PAGE 378. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0459-A-00067-000000.
27MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) MICHAEL F MCNAMARA AND DEBORAH MCNAMARA CASE NO.GD-24-003653
************* DEBT $105,406.65
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robert E. Smithson, Jr., Esq. / Court ID No. 329691
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 7660 Imperial Way, Suite 121, Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195
*************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 395-3535 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 27th Ward of the City of Pittsburgh:
Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 3207 CENTRAL AVENUE, PI1TSBURGH, PA 15212. Deed Book Volume 11005, Page 257. Block and Lot Number 76-K-102.
28MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) Ramon H. Waldon
CASE NO.GD-24-007367 ************* DEBT $5,630.03
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Fred C. Jug, Jr. *************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 310 Grant Street, Suite 1109, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-255-6500
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh, 25th Ward:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A PERRY POINT PLAN DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 749 CHAUTAUQUA COURT, PITTSBURGH, PA 15214. DEED BOOK 18332, PAGE 506. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 045-S-03900-1.
29MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) JOSEPH C. DORNETTO ******************** CASE NO. AR-24-004832 ************* DEBT $8,393.00
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Fred C. Jug, Jr. ************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 310 Grant Street, Suite 1109, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-255-6500
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Richland Township:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A BEECH STREET AT RICHLAND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 401 BEECH STREET, GIBSONIA, PA 15044. DEED BOOK 17561, PAGE 259. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1665-F-00333-0000-00.
SONNY BOY
30MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) Cromwell Properties LLC
CASE NO. GD-24-012000
DEBT $709,610.45
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
J. Michael McCague, Esquire ************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 408 Cedar Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-803-3690
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of Pittsburgh (12th Ward): PARCEL1 HAVING ERECTED THEREON A COM-
MERCIAL GARAGE BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 617-623 N. DALLAS AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15208. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19230, PAGE 457, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 125-L-54. PARCEL2 HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 6832 KELLY STREET PITTSBURGH, PA 15208. DEED BOOK VOLUME 19230, PAGE 457, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 125-L-55.
31MAY25
DEFENDANT(S)
Brian D. Dietrich
CASE NO. MG-23-000486
DEBT $111,970.61
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Powers Kirn, LLC
*************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Eight Neshaminy lnterplex, Suite 215, Trevose, PA 19053
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-2090
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Ingram: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 227 Scotia Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15205. Deed Book Volume 16378, Page 35, Instrument Number 20I 6-13071, Block and Lot Number 4 I-J-236.
32MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S) MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BOROUGH OF WHITE OAK VS. DEFENDANT(S) PATTI S. YOBST ******************** CASE NO. GD-24-007722 ************* DEBT $12,619.75
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT *************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
546 WENDEL ROAD, IWRIN, PA 15642
************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF WHITE OAK:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1715 CALIFORNIA AVENUE, MCKEESPORT, PA 15131. DEED BOOK 14388, PAGE 423. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 551-8-179.
33MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S) DUQUESNE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S) JOSEPH J. MINIAGIO AND SANDRA WILCZEK
******************** CASE NO. GD-23-009479 ************* DEBT $8,856.07
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 546 WENDEL ROAD, IWRIN, PA 15642
************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, CITY OF DUQUESNE:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON.A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 35 CLEARVIEW AVENUE, DUQUESNE, PA 15110. DEED BOOK 7953, PAGE 65. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 304-L-250.
34MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S) DEER LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT AND TOWNSHIP OF EAST DEER VS. DEFENDANT(S) JADE INVESTMENT VENTURES, L.P., A PENNSYLVANIA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
******************** CASE NO. GD-22-009214
DEBT $43,548.58
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333
CREIGHTON, PA 15030. DEED BOOK 13144, PAGE 300. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 841-K-212.
35MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S) MCKEESPORT AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND CITY OF MCKEESPORT VS. DEFENDANT(S) EUGENE KOWALSKI AND DONALD KOWALSKI, HEIRS OF THE ESTATE OF STEL-
NO. GD-24-005588 ************* DEBT $23,871.56 NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHRISTOPHER E. VINCENT ************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 546 WENDEL ROAD, IWRIN, PA 15642 ************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (724) 978-0333 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, CITY OF MCKEESPORT: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 1507 CARNEGIE AVENUE, MCKEESPORT, PA 15132. DEED BOOK 12273, PAGE 47. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 307-R-244.
37MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S) UPPER ST. CLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S) JENNIFER LUKONDI & MICHAEL A. FISCHER CASE NO. GD-23-01!864
DEBT $10,946.61
************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire
************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA I 5219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 4!2-391-0160 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ST. CLAIR: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 535 UPPER ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228. DEED BOOK 18178, PAGE403. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 252-E-267.
38MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S) UPPER ST. CLAIR SCHOOL DISTRJCT VS. DEFENDANT(S) EUGENE F. HLAVAC ******************** CASE NO. GD-24-001221
DEBT $7,981.14
************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 4I2-391-0160 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ST. CLAIR: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 126 JOHNSTON ROAD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15241. DEED BOOK I8075, PAGE 434. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 570-S-4.
39MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S) H.E.M. Holdings LLC VS. DEFENDANT(S) Patrick M. Norris
CASE NO. GD-24-011526
************* DEBT $484,368.27
************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Keri P. Ebeck
************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 601 Grant Street, 9’” Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-456-8100
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, County of Allegheny, Township of Robinson: HAVING THEREON A COMMERCIAL BUILDING BEING KNOW AND NUMBERED AS 173 OLD BEAVER GRADE ROAD, CORAOPOLIS , PA 15108 DEED BOOK VOLUME 287, PAGE 175, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 337-L-99.
41MAY25
DEFENDANT(S) MARGARET ANN MANNION AKA MARGARET A. MANNION ******************** CASE NO. MG-18-000394
************* DEBT $34,229.20
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Robert E. Smithson, Jr., Esq. I Court I.D. No. 329691 ************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 7660 Imperial Way, Suite 121,Allentown, Pennsylvania 18195
ATTORNEY
45MAY25
55MAY25 PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S) Kathi Ann Sanford
CASE NO. GD 19-016981
DEBT: $6,257.26
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesportWard 3: Parcel #1: Having erected thereon a two story frame house known as 1038 Peebles Lane, McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 17280, Page 330. Block & Lot 382A-366. Parcel #2: Being thereon vacant residential land known as 11• Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 17280, Page 314. Block & Lot 382-A368. Parcel #3: Being thereon vacant residential land known as Peebles Lane, McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 17280, Page 322. Block & Lot 382-A-365.
56MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S) Charles Morgan IV ******************** CASE NO. GD 20-000998
DEBT: $4,263.82
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesportWard 7: Having erected thereon a two-story stucco house being known as 1501 Beech Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 16771, Page 6. Block & Lot No. 382-D-353.
57MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S) Todd A. Wargo ******************** CASE NO. GD 19-000115 ************* DEBT:$4,611.71
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Jefferson Hills: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 1305 Walnut Street, Clairton, PA 15025. Deed Book Volume 14121, Page 471. Block & Lot No. 1274-R-57.
58MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS.
DEFENDANT(S) Roger Lynn & Tammy Ann Jones
CASE NO. G.D. 23-007038 ************* DEBT: $4,196.44 ************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Glassport: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 624 Vermont Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045. Deed Book Volume 16602, Page 109. Block & Lot No. 558-C-261.
59MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): Pine-Richland School District VS.
DEFENDANT(S): Timothy J. Giltinan, Trustee of the Maloney Family Irrevocable Trust, dated June 12, 2012
CASE NO. GD 23-003238 ************* DEBT: $10,714.58 *************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Pine: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house being known as 190 Killarney Road, Wexford, PA 15090. Deed Book Volume 14929, Page 352, Block & Lot No. 1499-K-26.
60MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): Pine-Richland School District VS. DEFENDANT(S): Venusian Management Group 1 LP
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CASE NO. GD 23-014042
DEBT: $1,856.43
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
*************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
*************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesportWard 12: Having erected thereon a one-story frame house being known as 421 Lemon Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 16726, Page 26. Block & Lot No. 555-D-43.
61MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS.
DEFENDANT(S): Donald P. Paul, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns
CASE NO. GD 18-017204
DEBT: $3,595.89
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
*************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
*************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Town of McCandless: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 9408 Highland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Deed Book Volume 7213, Page 619. Block & Lot No. 824-G-40.
62MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS.
DEFENDANT(S): Eric D. Ovitsky
********************
CASE NO. GD 24-006874
*************
DEBT: $4,769.81
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
*************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Whitehall: Having erected thereon a one-story stone house being known as 3814 Provost Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. Deed Book Volume 11636,Page 206. Block & Lot No. 248-B-104
63MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Walter C. Frydrych Jr.
********************
CASE NO. GD 23-004181
************* DEBT: $3,255.56
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
*************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
*************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of East McKeesport:
Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 1071 Messineo Avenue, East McKeesport, PA 15035. Deed Book Volume 13978, Page 399. Block & Lot No. 547-B-56.
64MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Michael J. Benedetto & Katherine K. Benedetto
CASE NO.: GD 23-014164
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DEBT: $3,680.70
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
*************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesportWard 6: Having erected thereon a two story frame house, known as 905 Evans Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132. Deed Book Volume 14209, Page 343. Block & Lot No. 380-N-88.
65MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Debra Lengle
CASE NO.: GD 23-007029
DEBT: $4,866.17
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Harmar: Parcel #1: Having erected thereon a one-story brick house
66MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): Woodland Hills School District VS. DEFENDANT(S): Watts Memorial Chapel, Inc.
CASE NO.: GD 23-011761
DEBT: $2,976.24
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Braddock: Having erected thereon a three story funeral home being known as 808 Talbot Avenue, Braddock, PA 15104. Deed Book Volume 9588, Page 174. Block & Lot No. 237-H-227.
67MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): North Hills School District VS. DEFENDANT(S): Christine A. Grady & Jean B. Grady
******************** CASE NO.: GD 23-011627
DEBT: $2,277.63
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
*************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of West View: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 217 Lakewood Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15229. Deed Book Volume 18209, Page 186, Block & Lot 279C-330.
68MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): Woodland Hills School District VS.
DEFENDANT(S): Loretta Marie Edwards
******************** CASE NO.: GD 23-008189
************* DEBT: $10,058.11
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Swissvale: Having erected thereon a two-story frame house being known as 7343 Burton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15218. Deed Book Volume 6457, Page 114. Block & Lot No. 178-L-142.
69MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS.
DEFENDANT(S): Jason B. Demis, Executor of the Estate of Joanne L. Drost, Deceased ******************** CASE NO.: GD 23-004159 ************* DEBT: $2,339.79
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Dravosburg:
Having erected thereon a one-story frame house being known as 121 Duquesne Avenue, Dravosburg, PA 15034. Deed Book Volume 13884, Page 64. Block & Lot No. 309-C-34.
70MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Sandra Lipinski
CASE NO.: GD 24-008523
DEBT: $3,118.47
************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
*************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Municipality of Penn Hills:
Having erected thereon a two-story masonry frame house being known as 109 Orchard Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235. Deed Book Volume 18180, Page 348. Block & Lot No. 449-D-202.
71MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): Franklin A. Taddeo & Janet E. Taddeo and The United States of America
******************** CASE NO.: G.D. 10-006486
DEBT: $14,411.57
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Glassport: Being thereon vacant commercial land being known as Monongahela Avenue, Glassport, PA 15045. Deed Book Volume 7006, Page 261. Block & Lot No. 467-P-51.
72MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny VS. DEFENDANT(S): CBALJL, Inc.
********************
BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 211-F-8.
77MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S) Wilkinsburg School District and Wilkinsburg Borough Vs. DEFENDANT(S): CANDYCE L. MILLER & EUGENE C. MILLER ******************** CASE NO.:
OF MONROEVILLE: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 407 LONGVIEW DRIVE, MONROEVILLE, PA 15146. DEED BOOK VOLUME 16337, PAGE 181, BLOCK AND LOT 0543-M00352-0000-00.
84MAY25 DEFENDANT(S): Elizabeth E. Pilarski, Thomas J. Pilarski
CASE NO.: MG-19-001316
************* DEBT: $273,716.56
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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP
*************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICJPALITY OF MT. LEBANON:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 246 ASHLAND AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228. DEED BOOK VOLUME 1062, PAGE 522, BLOCK AND LOT 0141-P00048-0000-00.
85MAY25
DEFENDANT(S): Roberta L. Marchick
CASE NO.: MG-24-000228
DEBT: $24,215.24
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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) The Law Office of Gregory Javardian, LLC
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 1310 Industrial Boulevard, I” Floor, Suite IOI, Southampton, PA 18966
*************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 215-942-9690 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, 16th Ward, City of Pittsburgh:
HAVING THEREON ERECTED A TWO AND ONE-HALF STORY CONCRETE BLOCK AND SHINGLE DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 416 CATHEDRAL AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15210. DEED BOOK VOLUME 12063, PAGE 304. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER. 32-A-302.
86MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs.
DEFENDANT(S): Michael Hamuicka, Jr. & Marie Hamuicka, with Notice to Heirs and Assigns and Ian Dolgosheev ********************
CASE NO.: GD 17-016009 *************
DEBT: $4,494.26
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
*************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Stowe: Having erected thereon a two-story brick house being known as 916 Ridge Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Deed Book Volume 6113, Page 625. Block & Lot No. 73-K-349.
87MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S): County of Allegheny Vs.
DEFENDANT(S): John G. Arch, Executor of1he Estate of Thomas A. Eichner, Deceased, & William H. Eichner
82MAY25 DEFENDANT(S): Isaac Skipworth
NO.: MG-23-000405 ************* DEBT: $76,922.34 ************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF GLASSPORT:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 702 NORTH MONONGAHELA AVENUE, GLASSPORT, PA 15045. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18105, PAGE 523, BLOCK AND LOT 0384-H-00269-0000-00.
83MAY25
DEFENDANT(S): Thiemo Sow, known Heir of Darlene D. Hopkins, deceased, Jerome Fuller, known Heir of Darlene D. Hopkins, deceased, Charles Fuller, known Heir of Darlene D. Hopkins, deceased, Unknown Heirs, Successors, Assigns and All Persons, Firms or Associations Claiming Right, Title or Interest from or under Darlene D. Hopkins, deceased
CASE NO.: MG-23-000988
DEBT: $112,989.96
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NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) LOGS Legal Group LLP
************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 985 Old Eagle School Road, Suite 514 Wayne, PA 19087
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (610) 278-6800
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, MUNICIPALITY OF PENN HILLS:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELL-
ING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 7967 ABER ROAD, VERONA, PA 15147. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11727, PAGE 556, BLOCK AND LOT 0295-E-00190-0000-00.
CASE NO.: GD 17-012440 ************* DEBT: $4,678.23 *************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Joseph W. Gramc, Esquire *************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 525 William Penn Place, Suite 3110 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (412) 281-0587
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Shaler: Having erected 1hereon a one-story commercial building known as 1015 Sharpshill Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Deed Book Volume 14737, Page 175. Block & Lot No. 222-M-26.
88MAY25
DEFENDANT(S): Andrew Malone; Alisha Malone
CASE NO.: MG-24-000797 ************* DEBT: $70,333.61 ************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal *************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesport: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 2101 Barnsdale Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132 AKA 2101 Barnsdale Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132. Document Number 2017-24800, Deed Book Volume 16904, Page 593. Block and Lot Number 0462-F- 000250000-00.
89MAY25
DEFENDANT(S): Megan McKissick
CASE NO.: MG-24-000543
DEBT: $102,792.31 ************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal
************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
614-220-5611 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: Ju the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, O’Hara Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 117 Valley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15215. Document Number 1997-012497, Deed Book Volume 10036, Page 650. Block and Lot Number 0170-J00008-0000-00.
90MAY25
DEFENDANT(S): Jacob OBrien-Rice, AKA Jacob O’Brien-
Rice
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CASE NO.: MG-23-000092
DEBT: $180,726.17
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
MDK Legal
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028
*************
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER:
614-220-5611 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Township of Forward: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 5124 Dorris Drive, Elizabeth, PA 15037. Document Number 2021-14180, Deed Book Volume 18428, Page 273. Block and Lot Number 1272-S-00205-0000-00.
91MAY25
DEFENDANT(S): Frances M. Foley
CASE NO.: MG-24-000193
************* DEBT: $13,622.76
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal *************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Stowe Township: Parcel: Having erected a dwelling being known and numbered as 904 Liberty Street, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Deed Book Volume 11109, Page 464, Block and Lot Number 0072-B-00358-0000- 00.
PARCEL 2: Vacant land being known as Liberty Street, McKees Rocks, PA 15136. Deed Book Volume 11109, Page 464, Block and Lot Number 0072-B-00370-0000-00.
92MAY25
PLAINTIFF(S) UPPER ST. CLAIR SCHOOL DISTRICT VS. DEFENDANT(S): JOHN O’ROURK.E
CASE NO.: GD-22-014204
************* DEBT: $20,779.10
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
Elizabeth P. Sattler, Esquire
*************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
445 Fort Pitt Boulevard, Suite 503, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-391-0160
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, PARTLY I THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ST. CLAIR A D PARTLY IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BETHEL PARK:
HAVING ERECTED THEREO A DWELLING, KNOWN AS 381 MCMURRAY ROAD, BETHEL PARK, PA 15102. DEED BOOK 17357, PAGE 54. BLOCK & LOT NUMBER 668-D-l 75.
93MAY25
DEFENDANT(S): Tionna Legrande Coleman ********************
CASE NO.: GD-23-0 I 0668
************* DEBT: $34,439.33
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S)
Justin M. Tuskan, Esquire
Metz Lewis Brodman Must O’Keefe LLC
*************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
444 Liberty Avenue, Suite 2100 Pittsburgh, PA 15222
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-918-1100
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, and Municipality of Penn Hills:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A ONE-STORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING KNOWN AS 202 DUFFIELD AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15235. DEED BOOK VOLUME 17177, PAGE 63. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 369-E-353.
94MAY25
DEFENDANT(S): Kevin Kirkpatrick; Jenna Kirkpatrick
CASE NO.: MG-24-000935
DEBT: $405,834.51
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal
*************
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, South Fayette Township: Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered 1003 Preserve Lane, Bridgeville, PA 15017. Document Number2019-12325, Deed Book Volume 17603, Page 583. Block and Lot Number 0480-K-00112-0000-00.
95MAY25
DEFENDANT(S): Charles James Hollis, Jr., as believed Heir to the Estate of Marcella L. Hollis; Unknown Heirs, to the Estate of Marcella L. Hollis; Unknown Administrators, to the Estate of Marcella L. Hollis
CASE NO.: MG-24-000808
DEBT:$30,440.27
************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) MDK Legal ************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) P. 0. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 ************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 614-220-5611 ************************************* SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, City of McKeesport:
96MAY25 PLAINTIFF(S): Baldwin Borough VS. DEFENDANT(S): Allison Sydeski CASE NO.: GD-22-008777 ************* DEBT: $4,898.37 ************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Jeffrey D. Ries, Esquire ************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 714 Lebanon Road, West Mifflin, PA 15122 ************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-464-9997
SHORT DESCRIPTION: ALL THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL ESTATE SITUATE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, AND BOROUGH OF BALDWIN. HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 5186 ELMWOOD DRIVE, PENNSYLVANIA 15227. DEED BOOK VOLUME 18237, PAGE 492, BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 246-P-310.
97MAY25
DEFENDANT(S): STEPHEN TWICHELL, KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF MEGAN M. TWICHELL AKA
STEPHAN JACKSON, DECEASED HEIR OF PEGGY M. HICKEY AKA MARGARET M. HICKEY, M.T. (A MINOR) KNOWN SURVIVING HEIR OF MEGAN M. TWICHELL, DECEASED HEIR OF PEGGY M. HICKEY AKA MARGARET M. HICKEY, AND UNKNOWN SURVIVING HEIRS OF PEGGY M. HICKEY AKA MARGARET M. HICKEY CASE NO.: GD-19-012922
************* DEBT: $83,007.50 ************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) CHELSEA A. NIXON, ESQUIRE ************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) MCCABE, WEISBERG & CONWAY, LLC 216 HADDON AVENUE, SUITE 201 WESTMONT, NJ 08108
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (856) 858-7080 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, COUNTY OF ALLEGHENY, MUNICIPALITY OF MONROEVILLE:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 739 HEARTWOOD DRIVE, MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 15146. DEED BOOK VOLUME 15706, PAGE 355. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 0637-F-001760000-00.
98MAY25
DEFENDANT(S): Ann L. Bonfiglio
CASE NO.: MG-24-000885
************* DEBT: $48,583.45
************* NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Stephen M. Hladik, Esquire
************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Hladik, Onorato and Federman, LLP 298 Wissahickon Avenue, North Wales, PA 19454
************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (215) 855-9521 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION:
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF WEST VIEW: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 14 COLUMBIA AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15229. DEED BOOK VOLUME 11731, PAGE 544. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 279-B-280.
99MAY25
DEFENDANT(S): Robert N. Lynch and Patricia L. Lynch
CASE NO.: AR-24-002920
************* DEBT: $4,511.91
*************
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Fred C. Jug, Jr. ************* ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 310 Grant Street, Suite 1109, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-255-6500
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, South Fayette Township:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A HUNTING RIDGE COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION DWELLING BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 220 HORSESHOE CIRCLE, BRIDGEVILLE, PA 15017. DEED BOOK 5674, PAGE 737. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 481-K-036.
100MAY25
DEFENDANT(S): Daniel R. Housley
******************** CASE NO.: AR-24-002003 ************* DEBT: $2,663.23
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Fred C. Jug, Jr.
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 310 Grant Street, Suite 1109, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-255-6500 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, Borough of Jefferson Hills:
HAVING ERECTED THEREON A JEFFERSON RIDGE COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION, INC. CONDOMINIUM UNIT BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 324 NEW WORLD DRIVE, CLAIRTON, PA 15025. DEED BOOK 13550, PAGE 187. BLOCK AND LOT NUMBER 1006-C00050-0052-00
101MAY25
DEFENDANT(S): NATHAN D. MEYERS ******************** CASE NO.: AR-24-002035
DEBT: $2,909.88
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Fred C. Jug, Jr.
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) 310 Grant Street, Suite 1109, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 ************* ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: 412-255-6500 *************************************
SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, South Fayette Township: HAVING ERECTED THEREON A HUNTING RIDGE COMMUNITY SERVICES ASSOCIATION CONDOMINIUM UNIT BEING KNOWN AND NUMBERED AS 2463 BROOK LEDGE ROAD, 33B,
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Carolyn Treglia, Esquire ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S)
ATTORNEY TELEPHONE NUMBER: (844) 856-6646 SHORT DESCRIPTION: In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF PORT VUE Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 1482 ROMINE AVENUE, MCKEESPORT, PA 15133. Deed Book Volume 16349, Page 220. Block and Lot Number 0383-S-000900000-00 107MAY25 DEFENDANT(S): AUDREA MOSESSO aka AUDREA SLAUGHTER, IN HER CAPACITY AS HEIR OF LUCIOUS SLAUGHTER aka LUCIOUS A. SLAUGHTER aka LUCIOUS ANDREW SLAUGHTER, JR., DECEASED; UNKNOWN HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, AND ALL PERSONS, FIRMS, OR ASSOCIATIONS CLAIMING RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST FROM OR UNDER LUCIOUS SLAUGHTER aka LUCIOUS A. SLAUGHTER aka LUCIOUS ANDREW SLAUGHTER, JR., DECEASED ******************** CASE NO.: MG-23-00 l O17 DEBT: $103,151.22
NAME OF ATTORNEY(S) Carolyn Treglia, Esquire
ADDRESS OF ATTORNEY(S) Brock & Scott, PLLC
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, County of Allegheny, BOROUGH OF WEST MIFFLIN Having erected thereon a dwelling being known and numbered as 203 RHODES AVE, WEST MIFFLIN, PA 15122. Deed Book Volume DE-17833, Page 341. Block and Lot Number 0240-S-001760000-00
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
Urban Design/Planning – Regional community development and historic preservation organization requests Qualifications relative to the following: 1) urban design, 2) mapping and graphics, 3) land use integration 4) public space and public transit related improvements, 5) individuals available for assignment, 6) working with multiple stakeholders and the public and building consensus, 7) minority and women-owned businesses participation, and 8) method and/or rates of compensation. Within thirty days of first publication of this notice, firms/individuals should send Qualifications as outlined above to: Young Preservationists Association, 700 River Avenue, Suite 318, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Final Due Date: Friday May 2, 2025.
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on December 31, 1997, a certain mortgage was executed by PAUL BRIM JR. and SHIRLEY BRIM, as mortgagor in favor of UNITY MORTGAGE CORP DBA THE REVERSE MORTGAGE COMPANY as mortgagee and was recorded in Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Allegheny County in Mortgage Book 17202 Page 646 (“Mortgage”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage encumbers property located at 1024 Parsonage Street Creighton, PA 15030, parcel number 0960-F-00260-0000-00(“Property”); and WHEREAS, Mortgagor/Record Owner PAUL BRIM JR died on 03/29/14. By operation of law title vests solely in SHIRLEY BRIM and PAUL BRIM JR is hereby released of liability pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1144. Mortgagor/ Record Owner SHIRLEY BRIM died on 10/27/22 and Letters Testamentary were granted to Jamie Cutright on 12/16/22 by the Register of Wills of Allegheny County, File No.: 02-22-8059. ;and WHEREAS, the Property was owned by PAUL BRIM JR. & SHIRLEY BRIM by virtue of deed dated 6/27/1995 and recorded 7/27/1995 in Book:09503 Page:206 ;and WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“Secretary”), pursuant to an assignment recorded on 11/26/2012 in Book M VL 41765 Page 403 Instrument # 2012-117260, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage (paragraph 9 (a)(i)), as SHIRLEY BRIM died on 10/27/2022 and that upon the death the entire principal balance becomes due and owing, and that no payment was made, and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this Notice; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of 12/27/2024 is $116,739.20 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, l2 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 29, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 06/28/2012 in Misc. Bk-DE, Vl-14933, Pg-17, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, notice is hereby given that on 05/01/2025; at 10:00 AM at outside the Main Entrance of the Allegheny County Courthouse located at 436 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 all real property and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises will be sold at public action to the highest bidder:
ALL those certain lots or pieces of ground situate in the Township of East Deer, County of Allegheny and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being part of Lot No. 37, all of Lot No. 38 and part of Lot No. 39 in the Creighton Plan of Lots laid out by John B. Ford, said Plan being of record in the Recorder’s Office of Allegheny County in Plan Book Volume 11, page 185, and more particularly as follows:
BEGINNING at a point on the line of a 31 ½ foot street known as Parsonage Street, which point is 7 feet east from the division line between Lots Nos. 39 and 40, said point being also the northeasterly corner of a strip of ground now or formerly of Walter Usiadek, et ux., By deed of record in Deed Book Volume 3109, page 667; thence along the line of Parsonage Street in a northeasterly direction, a distance of 66 feet to a point on the line of land now or formerly of Walter Komosinski; thence in a southerly direction on a line parallel to the division line between Lots Nos. 36 and 37 a distance of 120 feet to an alley; thence along said alley in a westerly direction, a distance of 66 feet to a point on the line of land now or formerly of Walter Usiadek, et ux.; thence in a northerly direction along the line of land now or formerly of Usiadek, which line is parallel to the division line between Lots Nos. 39 and 40, a distance of 120 feet to a point on the line of Parsonage Street at the place of beginning.
BEING designated as Block and Lot No. 960-F-260.
The sale will be held 05/01/2025; at 10:00 AM at outside the Main Entrance of the Allegheny County Courthouse located at 436 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $116,739.20 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date. Ten percent (10%) of the highest bid is the deposit required at the sale.
The amount that must be paid to HUD by the mortgagors or someone acting on their behalf so that the sale may be stayed is the total delinquent amount of $116,739.20 as of 12/27/2024, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement.
There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale.
When making their bid, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent 10% of the Secretary’s bid as set forth above in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of ten (10%) percent must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within thirty (30) days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyance fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them.
The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for fifteen (15) days, and a fee will be charged in the amount of $150.00 for each fifteen (15) day extension requested. The extension fee shall be paid in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due.
If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder’s deposit will be forfeited, and the Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD Field Office Representative, offer the Property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder.
There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.
NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE
WHEREAS, on December 04, 2015, a certain mortgage was executed by JOANN HERRLE and NORBERT HERRLE, as mortgagor in favor of MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS MORTGAGEE AS NOMINEE FOR SYNERGY ONE LENDING, INC. DBA: RETIREMENT FUNDING SOLUTIONS, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS as mortgagee and was recorded in Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Allegheny County in Mortgage BK-M VL-45914 PG-354 or INSTRUMENT #2015-92594 (“Mortgage”); and WHEREAS, the Mortgage encumbers property located at 1613 Shawmut Drive Glenshaw, PA 15116, parcel number 0435-C-00112-0000-00(“Property”); and WHEREAS, Mortgagor/Record Owner NORBERT HERRLE died on 03/02/19. By operation of law title vests solely in JOANN HERRLE and NORBERT HERRLE is hereby released of liability pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 1144. JOANN HERRLE died on 04/04/24 intestate and is survived by no known heirs. ;and WHEREAS, the Property was owned by JOANN HERRLE & NORBERT HERRLE by virtue of deed dated 9/12/2003 and recorded 9/19/2003 in Book 11791 Page 332 or Instrument#2003-32713 ;and WHEREAS, the Mortgage is now owned by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (“Secretary”), pursuant to an assignment recorded on 2/15/2022 in BK-M VL-55885 PG66 or INSTRUMENT #2022-13647, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Mortgage (paragraph 9 (a)(i)), as JOANN HERRLE died on 04/04/2024 and that upon the death the entire principal balance becomes due and owing, and that no payment was made, and remains wholly unpaid as of the date of this Notice; and WHEREAS, the entire amount delinquent as of 12/10/2024 is $200,421.80 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date; and WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Mortgage to be immediately due and payable;
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, l2 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR Part 29, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 06/28/2012 in Misc. Bk-DE, Vl-14933, Pg 17, in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, notice is hereby given that on 05/01/2025; at 10:00 AM at at the Main Entrance of the Allegheny County Courthouse located at 436 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 all real property and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises will be sold at public action to the highest bidder:
File No: 122-002224
ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or piece of ground situate in the Township of Shaler, County of Allegheny and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, being Lot No.7 in the Shawmut Oaks Plan No.1, as recorded in the Department of Real Estate Office for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, in Plan Book Volume 82, Pages 6 and 7 inclusive.
PARCEL NO. 435-C-112
BEING the same premises which Joann M. Benson, widow, now known as Joann Herrle, by Deed dated 09/12/2003 and recorded 09/19/2003 in the Department of Real Estate Office of Allegheny County in Deed Book Volume 11791, Page 332, granted and conveyed unto Joann Herrle and Norbert Herrle, wife and husband.
0435-C-00112
The sale will be held 05/01/2025; at 10:00 AM at the Main Entrance of the Allegheny County Courthouse located at 436 Grant St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $200,421.80 plus interest, costs and other charges through the sale date. Ten percent (10%) of the highest bid is the deposit required at the sale. The amount that must be paid to HUD by the mortgagors or someone acting on their behalf so that the sale may be stayed is the total delinquent amount of $200,421.80 as of 12/10/2024, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-of-pocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement.
There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the purchaser will pay, at or before closing, his prorata share of any real estate taxes that have been paid by the Secretary to the date of the foreclosure sale.
When making their bid, all bidders, except the Secretary, must submit a deposit totaling ten percent 10% of the Secretary’s bid as set forth above in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. Each oral bid need not be accompanied by a deposit. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of ten (10%) percent must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within thirty (30) days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence. This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the high bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveyance fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for fifteen (15) days, and a fee will be charged in the amount of $150.00 for each fifteen (15) day extension requested. The extension fee shall be paid in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due.
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Estate of BARBARA A. TRIMBLE, Deceased of Clairton, Allegheny County, Pennsylvana, No. 02-25-02075, Amy J. Gentile, Executor, 607 Carnegie Avenue, Clairton, PA 15025 or to TODD A. FULLER, Atty; BRENLOVE & FULLER, LLC., 401 Washington Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017
Estate of JOHN F. KAUCIC, Deceased of Bridgeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, No. 02-25-02203, Bernadette A. Kaucic, Executor, 601 4th Avenue, Bridgeville, PA 15017 or to ROBIN L. RARIE, Atty;
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If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder’s deposit will be forfeited, and the Commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD Field Office Representative, offer the Property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein.
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Sealed proposals will be received by the Township of Wilkins of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania through the Quest Construction Data Network (QuestCDN) at www.questcdn.com until 11:00 AM prevailing time on May 28, 2025 for:
CONTRACT NO. 25-PK01
WILKINS COMMUNITY CENTER
The scope of work for Contract No. 25-PK01 includes the installation of 70 square yards of colored stamped concrete, connection to existing electrical for fireplace installation, installation of solar lighting, landscaping and all necessary appurtenances and restoration for said construction. All bidders are required to buy the Bid Documents in PDF format for a non-refundable deposit of $175.00 from QuestCDN using project number 9637574. Contact their Customer Support regarding membership registration, downloading and working with digital project information at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com. Any technical questions regarding the bid documents are to be directed to LSSE. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via video conference. Interested parties may contact the Township for access information prior to the date and time identified herein. The project is being financed, in part, by CFA via a GTRP Grant. Bidder must agree to comply with all requirements associated with the grants. Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates apply. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Township. The bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid, made payable to the Township of Wilkins to guarantee the bidder’s entrance into the contract if given the award. No bid bond shall be waived or returned because the Bidder has failed to or cannot comply with any requirements as set forth in the plans, specifications, or any applicable statutes of the State of Pennsylvania or any applicable municipal ordinances. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids. Attention is directed to the fact that procurement is subject to all requirements of the Pennsylvania “Steel Products Procurement Act, Act No. 1978-3”; and for Contract value exceeding $25,000, the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act (Act of 1961 P.L. 987), and The Public Works Employment Verification Act (July 2012) apply.
The Township shall (a) award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder therefore, or (b) reject all bids received within ninety (90) days of the date of bid opening; provided, however, that the Township may, in its sole discretion, delay such award or rejection for up to one hundred twenty (120) days from the bid opening date until the Township has received all required approvals from other governmental agencies.
Bidders on this work will be required to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
TOWNSHIP OF WILKINS Rebecca Vargo, Manager
DOCUMENT 00030-AA ADVERTISEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
The Allegheny County Airport Authority will be receiving scanned PDF proposals through Submittable, and a submission link will be sent to each registered plan holder. Submissions are to be submitted via Submittable by 1:00 p.m. prevailing local time on May 14, 2025, and bids will be opened by the Airport Authority and results will be emailed by end of business day of bid opening for the following project:
ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY PROJECT NUMBER 8G1-25 (GENERAL) REHABILITATE RUNWAY 10L-28R PHASE 2 AT PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:30 a.m., on April 23, 2025, in Conference Room A at Pittsburgh International Airport Landside Terminal, 4th Floor Mezz, Pittsburgh, PA 15231. Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum salaries and wages, as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, must be paid on these projects.
Proposals must be made on the Authority’s form and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and the “Instructions to Bidders”’.
The non-refundable charge of $150.00 for the Bid Documents and the Plans, and Specifications through the bidding platform Submittable at https://acaacapitalprograms.submittable.com.
Please note that Submittable does not support Internet Explorer 11. Submittable recommends the following browsers: Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, or Apple Safari.
This project has DBE participation goals; DBE firms must be certified with the Pennsylvania Unified Certification Program) (PA UCP). Firms must be certified prior to award of contract. A searchable database of DBE firms can be found on the PA UCP web site: https://paucp.dbesystem.com/ The Airport Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids or waive any informalities in the bidding.
No bidder may withdraw his bid for a period of sixty [60] days after the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids.
To view a complete advertisement, which is also included in the bidding documents visit www.flypittsburgh.com – ACAA Corporate – Business Opportunities or call 412-472-3677 or 412-472-5647.
ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
CATALYST ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL INVITATION FOR BIDS
Notice is hereby given that Catalyst Academy Charter School is requesting sealed proposals to provide child nutrition food service vended meals. Food Tasting will be held on May 14, 2025 with a drop off time of 9:00 am to 9:30 am. Proposals are due to Catalyst Academy Charter School at 7061 Lemington Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 on May 30, 2025 by 10:00 am. Proposals received after the designated time and date will be returned unopened. Catalyst Academy Charter School reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive any and all informalities in the best interest of the SFA. Copies of the request for proposals are available by contacting bids@catalystacademy.org.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Allegheny County Department of Human Services recently issued a Request for Proposals for the Implementation Partner for the Existing ACTES Program, a Component of Allegheny County’s Community Violence Reduction Initiative, in the South Hilltop. Due Date: 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 22, 2025. For more details and submission information, visit: https://solicitations .alleghenycounty.us/.
Erin Dalton Director
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC EDUCATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PITTSBURGH
Sealed bids will be received in the Bellefield Avenue Lobby, Administration Building, 341 South Bellefield Avenue until 11:00 A.M. prevailing time April 22, 2025 and will be opened at the same hour in the administration building cafeteria: Audio Equipment
General Information regarding bids may be obtained at the Purchasing Office, 341 South Bellefield Avenue, RM 349 Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The bid documents are available on the School District’s Purchasing web site at: www.pghschools.org Click on Our Community; Bid Opportunities; Purchasing - under Quick Links. The Board of Public Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or select a single item from any bid
We are an equal rights and opportunity school district
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CITY OF PITTSBURGH
OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT & BUDGET ADVERTISEMENT
Separate and sealed Bid Proposals will be received electronically starting on Tuesday, April 22, for: 2024-IFB-358 Brighton Heights HALC Building & Site Renovations & Improvements
Information on solicitations is available on the City of Pittsburgh website: http://purchasing.pittsburghpa.gov
Bid proposals are requested on behalf of the City of Pittsburgh. All bids must be submitted via the above website and all required documents must be provided or the bid proposal may be considered non-responsive. The selected Contractor will be required to comply with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity requirements for Federally Assisted construction contracts. The selected Contractor must assure that employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Attention is called to Executive Order 11246, to Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, 12 U.S.C. 1701U, and to the Section 3 Clause and Regulations set forth in 24 CFR, Part 135.
The selected Contractor will be required to comply with the following laws, rules and regulations: All provisions of US Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, as amended by US Executive Order 11375 and as supplemented in US Department of Labor Regulations (41 CFR, Part 60), and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the US Secretary of Labor.
Contractor shall comply with all applicable standards, orders, or requirements issued of the Clean Air Act (42 USC 1857 et. seq.), Section 508 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1368), Executive Order 11738, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR, Part 15).
Contractor shall comply with the Davis-Bacon Act the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to 276a-7) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR part 5).
Procedures for compliance to these acts shall be as follows: All specifications for construction contracts and subcontracts will contain the prevailing wage rates (as enclosed in this bid package) as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276-a to 276-C-5) and provision that overtime compensation will be paid in accordance with the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act Regulations (29 CFR, Parts 5 and 1926). The contract provisions shall require that these standards be met.
Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity (Executive Order 11246):
Bidder’s attention is called to the “Equal Opportunity Clause” and the “Standard Federal Equal Employment Specifications” set forth in 41 CFR Public Contracts and Property Management Part 60-4.3 Equal Opportunity Clauses.
Goals for minority participation: 18%
Goals for female participation: 7%
These goals are applicable to all construction work (whether or not Federal or Federally-Assisted) performed in the “covered area.”
As used in this notice, and in the contract resulting from this solicitation, the “covered area” is Pittsburgh SMSA (Allegheny, Washington, Beaver and Westmoreland counties).
The selected Contractor shall comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and 1988, as amended, Section 109 of the Community Development Act of 1974, with Executive Order 11625 (Minority Business Enterprise) and Executive Order 12138 (Women’s Business Enterprise).
The Proposers will be required to submit the package of certifications included with the contract documents relating to Equal Employment Opportunity. Vendors submitting responses on Federally funded projects must register on SAM.gov and provide proof of registration.
The City of Pittsburgh reserves the right to withhold the award of contract for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the opening of bids.
The City of Pittsburgh reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals.
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Sealed proposals will be received by the Township of Wilkins of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania through the Quest Construction Data Network (QuestCDN) at www.questcdn.com until 11:00 AM prevailing time on April 28, 2025 for:
CONTRACT NO. 25-R01 2025 ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
The scope of work for Contract No. 25-R01 consists of approximately 4,000 square yards of roadway milling and profiling, Superpave WMA binder course, 1 ½” Superpave WMA wearing course, base repair, traffic control, linestriping, add alternates for additional square yards of resurfacing; and all necessary appurtenances and restoration for said construction on various roadways in the Township of Wilkins. All bidders are required to buy the Bid Documents in PDF format for a non-refundable deposit of $125.00 from QuestCDN at www.questcdn.com using project number 9583146. Contact their Customer Support regarding membership registration, downloading and working with digital project information at 952-2331632 or info@questcdn.com
Any technical questions regarding the bid documents are to be directed to LSSE. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud via video conference. Interested parties may contact the Township for access information prior to the date and time identified herein. Pennsylvania prevailing wage rates apply. Proposals must be upon the forms furnished by the Township. The bid must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the bid, made payable to the Township of Wilkins to guarantee the bidder’s entrance into the contract if given the award. The Township reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any informalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for ninety (90) calendar days after the scheduled time for receipt of bids. Attention is directed to the fact that procurement is subject to all requirements of the Pennsylvania “Steel Products Procurement Act, Act No. 1978-3”; and for Contract value exceeding $25,000, the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act (Act of 1961 P.L. 987), and The Public Works Employment Verification Act (July 2012) apply.
TOWNSHIP OF WILKINS Rebecca Vargo, Manager
IFB #300-09-25
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby request proposals from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s): Fire Extinguisher Inspections and Maintenance Authority-Wide
The documents will be available no later than April 7, 2025, and signed, sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on May 8, 2025 The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will only accept physical bids dropped off in person from 8:00 a.m. until the closing time of 10:00 a.m. on May 8, 2025, in the lobby of One Stop Shop at 412 Boulevard of the Allies. Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Bids may be uploaded to the Authority’s online submission site; the link is accessible via the HACP website and within the IFB. Sealed bids may still be mailed via USPS at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor 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 inquiries should be directed to:
Dereen M. Neice, Senior Director of Procurement/Contracting Officer Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh 412 Boulevard of the Allies 6th Floor - Procurement Department Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-643-2890
A pre-bid meeting will be held via Zoom meeting; on April 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Please see the meeting information below: Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 873 1028 7115 Passcode: 012626 +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
ALLIES & ROSS MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR Third-Party Property Management Agent for Manchester and Northview Heights Midrise
ARMDC RFP #2025-45
Allies & Ross Management and Development Corporation (ARMDC) hereby requests proposals from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s):
Third-Party Property Management Agent for Manchester and Northview Heights Midrise
RFP documents were made available on April 14, 2025. Signed and sealed proposals will be accepted until: 10:00 A.M. on May 16, 2025 ARMDC will only be accepting physical proposals dropped off in person from 8:00 AM until the closing time of 10:00 AM on May 16, 2025, in the One Stop Shop at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Proposals may uploaded to ARMDC’s online submission site, the link is accessible via the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh‘s (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 inquiries should be directed to:
James Harris, General Counsel/ Chief Contracting Officer Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh 412 Boulevard of the Allies 6th Floor, Procurement Department Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-643-2915
A pre-submission meeting will be held via Zoom meeting; on April 30, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. Please see the meeting information below: Join Zoom Meeting https://hacp-org.zoom.us/ j/81260758727?pwd=5FsFJO1b tDNQPhnE6Srne9fScSveOi.1
Meeting ID: 812 6075 8727
Passcode: 816198 +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C)
The Allies & Ross Management and Development Corporation strongly encourages certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises to respond to this solicitation
Caster D. Binion, President & CEO Allies & Ross Management and Development Corporation
sms-group.us/careers
AREA SITE MANAGER - MECHANICS
SMS group Inc. seeks Area Site Manager - Mechanics to work in Pittsburgh, PA & be responsible for leading the execution of the commissioning and erection of technical and mechanical equipment of SMS plant sub-sections.
Commensurate exp. req’d. Apply online by searching keyword 3097 at sms-group.us/careers
COURIER
HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) FOR EMERGENCY GENERATOR & FIRE PUMP MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR AUTHORITY WIDE REBID
IFB #300-12-25-Rebid
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) hereby request bids from qualified Firms or Individuals capable of providing the following service(s):
Emergency Generator & Fire Pump Maintenance and Repair Authority Wide
The documents will be available no later than April 14, 2025, and signed, sealed bids will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2025.
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh will only accept physical bids dropped off in person from 8:00 AM until the closing time of 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2025, in the lobby of One Stop Shop at 412 Boulevard of the Allies. Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Bids may be uploaded to the Authority’s online submission site; the link is accessible via the HACP website and within the IFB.
Sealed bids may still be mailed via USPS at which time they will be Time and Date Stamped at 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor - 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 inquiries should be directed to:
Dereen M. Neice
Senior Director of Procurement/ Contracting Officer
Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh Procurement Department 412 Boulevard of the Allies, 6th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (For Questions Only)
Dereen.Neice@hacp.org
A pre-submission meeting will be held via Zoom meeting; on April 29, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Please see the meeting information below:
Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 833 9950 8136 Passcode: 187959 Dial in: +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.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES Help Wanted
AVALON BOROUGH POLICE CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION NOTICE
The Avalon Police Department is currently seeking candidates for Civil Service Testing. The starting salary for a full-time police officer is $77,920.44/year. Applications are available at the Avalon Borough Police Department, located in the rear of the Avalon Borough Building 640 California Avenue, Avalon, PA, 15202-2499 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Call 412-761-0353 with further questions.
COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MUST BE RETURNED TO THE AVALON BOROUGHADMINISTRATION OFFICE BY 4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025.
Applicants must complete a mandatory written examination and physical agility test, oral examination, background check, credit check, medical and psychological examinations.
• Act 120 Certification is required
• Must be a high school graduate
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must be age 21+ upon hire
A $25.00 non-refundable processing fee will be assessed at the time of application. This is required. Cash or money order only.
AVALON BOROUGH CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
ACHA-1722, REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICES
Allegheny County Housing Authority (ACHA) is seeking Bids from qualified vendors to provide Refuse Collection Service, 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
Monday, May 12, 2025, 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 SUBMITAL RETURN &
DEADLINE
*Monday, June 9, 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
ACHA-1724, ANNUAL AUDIT SERVICES
Allegheny County Housing Authority (ACHA) is seeking Proposals from qualified vendors to provide Annual Audit Services, per specifications for Allegheny County Housing Authority. 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 RFP 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-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE:
Pre-Proposal Conference:
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 @ 2:00PM, Not Mandatory
QUESTION SUBMITTAL DEADLINE
Wednesday, May 7, 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 RFP BY SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL:
1. As directed within Section 3.2.1 of the RFP document, submit proposed pricing, where provided for, within the eProcurement Marketplace.
2. As instructed within Section 3.4 of the RFP document, submit One (1) Original copy of your “hard copy” Proposa; to the Agency Administrative Office.
PROPOSAL SUBMITAL RETURN & DEADLINE
*Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 12:00 PM 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 12:00 PM ET on this date. 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
ssarosi@rideprt.org
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