There are free tax preparation sites that are available here

I’d venture they just have the hired help get the groceries. )

Serious question. Have you looked at Zillow etc and see that there are similar units available for half that? Not new construction, but nicely renovated single family homes? Or is there something so special about this house that you are willing to pay a premium?

400-550 is way on the high end for new construction.

My pedometer app says .4 miles, but I think that’s a bit high. Previous apps have put it closer to .35. That’s the oval path within the park, not the sidewalk on the perimeter

Note that the new and old policy does not cover the legislate branch, so your state rep can still be wined and dined.

Anytime the leadership of an organization changes one of the first things done is a review of policies.

I forgot about the mushrooms and I buy them every week.

Reddit is not the first place people check for lost items. Most people aren’t even on Reddit You should turn them in to the nearby business. Then post a general description and where they were turned in to Reddit, FB, ND, where ever.

There is a company called Iron Mountain that uses mines for record storage. They store paper, media like film and tapes, etc. Clients include the federal government, film companies, private companies.

How many years would you go back?

Yes. I’ve asked my regular places and they all prefer you call directly, The website is also a third party that takes a cut.

The only exception is Spak’s. They only take online orders.

So ...

City residents pay property taxes to the school district.

UPMC does in fact make "profit"(revenue - expenses). In 2021 they had "excess money" of $843 million. A good bit of that money they invest in other companies.

UPMC finances the construction of new buildings by issuing bonds.

I get that. UPMC will cover the taxes by increasing their income. But a lot of that income comes from outside the city, outside the county, outside the state, heck, outside the country.

If you haven’t already, look for blinking lights. The pattern will indicate a specific error codes, which are probably printed inside the front panel. There are one or two reset switches you can try, to reset it.

This is a safety feature, so wouldn’t go much further if the reset doesn’t work. If it does work I’d still have it looked at during the week.

Sunnyside. Or any other place that is not Shadyside.

Curious why you think the Mac is worth more? The lot sizes are comparable, but St Joe's is on the main drag. I think for most uses, both sites would need to be demolished. St Joe's could maybe saved with the right buyer (ala Churchberw).

Yes.

Is there any indication that West Penn would be interested? They already own a fair amount of vacant land that they could build on.

Switching electric suppliers is a legit thing, and can save you a bit of money, or get you renewable/green power if that's important.
But the way to do it is to go to this website. https://www.papowerswitch.com. Just tell the solicitor that's how you choose your energy supplier. They may claim they have a lower rate than the web site is showing, but I guarantee you it's like $.001 /kWh.
Even at the website, watch out for:
--variable rates (they could rize quickly)
--cancellation fees
--fixed rate for X months (after which the rates skyrocket)
--monthly fees above the rate per kWh
Best approach is to find a good rate that allows you to switch with no cancellation fees, or a very short term, and keep track of the rates. If you're not willing to keep track of it, your best bet is stick with the default supplier from DLC. Those rates are regulated by the PUC.

Here's the Pittsburgh Code.

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§ 417.02 - SIDEWALK AND CURB MAINTENANCE.
(a) It shall be the duty of the property owner abutting or adjoining the public right-of-way to provide for the continuing care, maintenance, repair, and replacement of all sidewalk pavements and curbing installed in the right-of-way abutting or adjoining their property.

(b) All sidewalks and curbs shall be kept in a proper state of repair, be free from hazardous conditions, and maintained in accordance with applicable laws, rules, guidelines, and policies.

(c) All sidewalks and curbs shall be constructed in accordance with specifications and regulations as established by the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure.

(d) The property owner must obtain a permit for any sidewalk repairs or construction as required by Section 413.02.
(Ord. No. 35-2021, § 1, eff. 10-11-21)

Anyone that can issue an inspection sticker is a legit business. The biggest worry is them telling you need things done that aren’t required.

Three of the dirtiest coke batteries will be shut down early next year. No one is certain how much that will help the air quality, but some estimates are about a 20% reduction.

Is there a “w” sound? As in “roo-win”? I hear that often.

Yeah could be. I would have teleported it. No fees on the train, more room in the van.