Pittsburg, PA
With Real ID enforcement one month away, Pittsburghers pack McCandless driver license center
The clock is ticking to get your Real ID. We’re exactly one month out before federal enforcement starts, and if you’re planning to fly this summer, you’re not going to want to waste any more time. It’s why people got to the McCandless DMV extra early Monday for one of the state’s special Real ID Days.
Time flew by fast for Sean Newkom of Shaler.
“Oh, it’s already April, oops,” Newkom said.
Like many, as the federal government extended the deadline multiple times, he delayed getting a Real ID. Now, just as his driver’s license expired, he got it with countless others in McCandless.
“I play in a string quartet, so we’re all flying all over the country,” Newkom said.
If you’re planning on flying like Newkom, it’s time to get moving. You’ll need a Real ID, valid passport, Global Entry ID or military ID to fly domestic commercial flights, enter a military base and enter certain federal facilities by May 7.
“If I want to make a trip, I have to do it,” said Betsy Binder, who lives in Lawrenceville. “I do everything as late as I can.”
PennDOT holding Real ID Days
As of the start of April, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said about three out of four drivers in the state haven’t gotten their Real ID. Only 26% have.
With DMVs seeing long wait lines, they’re holding special Real ID Days on Mondays when the centers are typically closed to exclusively process these IDs.
Along with Newkom, Christine Molitor of Ross Township made sure to get to the center extra early.
“My sister was here last week and told me they were squashed like sardines in here,” Molitor said.
She tried to get it two years ago, but didn’t have the right documentation.
“That just made me [keep] putting it off and putting it off, and I came down to the wire,” Molitor said.
This time, she was prepared.
What documents do you need to get a Real ID?
To get your ID, you’ll need proof of being a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident, with papers like a passport or birth certificate.
You’ll also need proof of Social Security with your SS card, a W-2 or pay stub.
You’ll need to show proof you live in the state with two documents, like a driver’s license, auto insurance card or utility bill.
Lastly, don’t forget, if you’ve had a name change, you’ll need to bring legal proof of that change with a court document or marriage certificate.
Also, know that if you procrastinate any longer, some centers won’t give you your ID on the spot. Instead, it will come in the mail within 15 days, so cross your fingers it arrives for any trips in May.
You can find everything you need to know about the Real ID, including future event dates and locations online. You can still visit your local DMV during regular hours as well to get your Real ID.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates made a recent move to their rotation, which has resulted in a surprising move from one player.
The Pirates announced that they placed right-handed pitcher Carmen Mlodzinski on the restricted list and recalled right-handed pitcher Cam Sanders from Triple-A Indianapolis ahead of their series finale vs. the Minnesota Twins at PNC Park on May 31.
A player going on the restricted list means that they either left the team without a valid reason, or could be announcing retirement, but may consider returning in the near future to play later on.
It is a shocking decision, as there was no indication something like this was happening and makes a big change to the Pirates pitching staff moving forward.
Why Pirates May Have Placed Mlodzinski on Restricted List
This case with Mlodzinski is likely the former, although not confirmed, as he was in the clubhouse ahead of the game, so something may have happened closer to first pitch.
Pirates manager Don Kelly announced postgame in the 10-9 win on May 30 that Mlodzinski would follow right-handed starting pitcher Braxton Ashcraft in the series finale.
Mlodzinski was a part of the Pirates starting rotation for the first two months of the season, but Jared Jones recently came off the injured list and took his role in the rotation, with the Pirates sending Mlodzinski back to the bullpen.
He said following the decision that he would talk with his agency and those close to him, so he may have decided to depart the team after this.
“Obviously just excited to have Jared back with us,” Mlodzinski said. “I can honestly say I’m just still communicating with the organization and the people in my corner, whether that’s my family or my agency, about what is next. I really don’t have any comments after that.”
How This Changes Pirates Pitching Staff
Mlodzinski has been an effective relief pitcher with the Pirates, with a 2.63 ERA over 140.1 innings pitched and 94 appearances.
The Pirates had plans for Mlodzinski as a bulk reliever, but someone that can also fill any role, including in high-leverage situations and as a middle reliever, something the team has seriously needed.
His departure hurts a Pirates bullpen that has really looked for consistent arms that can get outs, preserve leads and give the team a chance to make a comeback late.
Sanders has struggled in his time in MLB with the Pirates, with a 9.26 ERA over 11 appearances, a .300 batting average allowed and a 2.20 WHIP.
The Pirates can make a few decisions on Mlodzinski, who could technically still comeback, but it looks like they will trade him at this point.
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Amidst over 70 Pride festivals in Pennsylvania, I stand alone as none of my friends want to go. Not the big Pittsburgh Pride, not the small community park festivals.
This feels upside down. I’m a lesbian blogger and have no Pride friends?
I respect personal decisions, but this is a year to show up. Show up even just for an hour. Buy something, throw some coin in a basket. Our community might crumble. Showing up for Pride is not the same ask as door knocking or phone banking. Connect with people without saying a word. Remind yourself who we are. Send a message. Insert more little sayings. You get my point.
I decided to skip tabling this year. My energy is low. If I go to Pride, I want to just be one of the folx.
I wouldn’t actually mind going solo, but I have no vehicle. Gertie is still not running. Should I Uber? How long might I have to wait for a drive home?
Tomorrow, May 31 is Ross Township. I might Uber there.
Saturday, June 6 is New Castle Pride in Lawrence County.
Sunday June 7 is Pittsburgh and Connellsville. I can walk to Pittsburgh.
Saturday June 13 is tough – Indiana, Oil City, Mt. Lebo, Scottdale
Sunday, June 14 is Vandergrift and Freeport
Saturday June 20 is Millvale
Sunday June 28 is Forest Hills, Dormont, and Hazelwood
Monday June 29 is Aspinwall/Fox Chapel
Showing up in Lawrence, Fayette, Indiana, Venango, Westmoreland, Armstrong counties feels important.
What do you think?
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