Saturday, January 26, 2013
The Bethel Park man was targeted in an IRS investigation into restaurant owners that were not reporting their gross receipts accurately.
A Bethel Park man has been sentenced in federal court three years probation on his conviction of committing tax fraud. Chief United States District Judge Gary L. Lancaster imposed the sentence on Thomas N. Liadis, Sr., 61, of the Dorchester Towers apartment complex in Bethel Park. According to a news release provided by U.S. Attorney David J. Hickton, Liadis was the owner of the Grecian Isles local chain of Greek restaurants in the Pittsburgh area, with locations at the PPG building, USX Tower and Station Square. In 2010, Liadis was targeted in a proactive IRS investigation into restaurant owners that were not reporting their gross receipts accurately to the IRS. At that time, Liadis had listed his restaurants for sale and in order to sell…
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
The professional soccer team will be leaving Chartiers Valley High School after playing there the past five years.
The Pittsburgh Riverhounds are moving from the creek to the river. The team announced Tuesday it will be moving its games from Chartiers Valley High School and plans to be build a 3,500-seat multi-sport stadium in Station Square next to the Monongahela River. The Riverhounds, which play in the professional United Soccer League, spent the past five seasons at the high school. The school district made about $12,000 in rent and concessions each year during the annual contracts. Nicholas Morelli, Chartiers Valley’s business manager, said the mid-summer completion date leaves the door open for the Riverhounds to play some games at the high school. “They did indicate to us that they’d liked to talk to us about a 2012 lease agreement,” Morelli …
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Even if you aren’t a city dweller, you’ll want to make your way into town to enjoy these fun activities with your kids during their holiday break.
“The view of the city from the Monongahela Incline is a huge sight for little eyes to see.” That’s why Lela Checco of Imperial drives to Mt. Washington to take her young nieces on a sightseeing ride down the slope of one of Pittsburgh’s most prominent hills. And that’s why you may want to consider doing the same thing. Buying gifts for the kids in your life is one thing. Keeping them busy and entertained during their holiday break is something entirely different. Whether you’re a parent tending to your own children, or are hosting young guests, you want to make sure that the season’s magic doesn’t wear off after the last gift is unwrapped. So why not hit Pittsburgh for some fun? A trip to the city can be a big deal for a young'un who …
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Local celebrities, such as Rose Tennant and Athena Sarris, will 'dance for a cause' in Station Square—an event presented by Arthur Murray Dance Studio and Watchful Shepherd USA.
Stars will be out when local celebrities, hometown heroes and concerned citizens gather to raise funds to help fight child abuse. “Dancing for a Cause” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at the Sheraton Station Square. The event will offer food, entertainment and dancing, with all proceeds benefiting Watchful Shepherd USA and its mission to prevent child abuse. The dancing will feature celebrities teaming up with professional dance instructors from Arthur Murray Dance Studio. “’Dancing for a Cause’” has the pizzazz of a floor show with the heart of a charity—necessary ingredients for a successful fundraiser,” said Donna Nardine, executive director of Watchful Shepherd. “It’s an evening full of fun!” Food will be served from 6:30-8:…
Deb
9:01 am on Sunday, January 27, 2013
In theory, I agree. But a consumption tax, I suspect, would open up a black market in goods because everyone tries to find a way around paying taxes. And as far as people paying more taxes than they owe, I know that is true in some cases, but people being paid "under-the-table" and under-reporting income is so prevalent, that it is a much bigger problem. more ›