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Really appreciate you showing the brighter side of these neighborhoods that the news does a poor job in showing only the bad side. Keep up the good and honest work. ❤Pgh
Hey Dean, I just wanted to give a personal thanks. My wife and I own a small ecommerce business in California and we've been searching endlessly for a place to move to and set down roots. We've visited Chicago, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, and many others. We'd like to eventually open a storefront and own a home in a place that's friendly, safe, and affordable. By freak accident I discovered your videos and have binged them all to the point that I check youtube Saturday evening specifically looking for your uploads. It's opened my eyes to Pittsburgh as a hidden gem. From what I feel in your videos, Pittsburgh feels like a mix between the old San Francisco I grew up in and the Boston I spent my young adult life in. It's great and I can't wait to check it out. But the Wilkinsburg video has really taken the cake. The trees, the brick roads, the downtown, and the attitude. All 10/10, very moving, and very human. I'm sure for at least the next week I'll fantasize about rennovating a house and a storefront there. Just like you did a feature on urban hiking in Pittsburgh, I'd love to see one aimed at people looking to move there, or to get people to consider moving there. The city remains off the radar of most people I know but I think it could really benefit from young people who are tired of high cost, big city living but still want something that feels urban and connected. You're a rad dude. Keep up the good work.
@DeuceCannon, Boston area resident here (Nashua, NH) who's spent a lot of time in and around PGH in the past few years. Hoping to relocate to PGH within the next few, but in the info gathering phase now. Nice to hear that somebody else misses the old Boston -- I know I do! But like you, I see most of the positive things now missing from Boston when I go to Pittsburgh.
It's very affordable here, the cost of living is very low, and the people are top notch! You should check out Homestead Pa. an up and coming area with a rich steel making history. Plenty of older buildings just right for restoration. Unlike Ca. most of these communities are very business friendly.
I love to see 15221 getting a good look visually...Wilkinsburg raised....so I've seen the good ,bad,and ugly I'm just glad it's getting a positive look💯
I was born in Wilkinsburg at Columbia hospital in 1964. My uncle worked at Jerry Nuzum Chevrolet for years and my dad and I visited him at lunch break often. My dad was a plumbing contractor, self employed. I moved to Houston in 1998 because Pgh doesn't need too many chemical engineers nowadays and I still miss her. I really appreciate your video and echo the sentiments about being positive. There was a time when I wouldn't even go there. I hope it turns itself around and reinvents itself just like it's big sister Pittsburgh has done. Thanks much.
Dean, I thank you for these videos. Sincerely. From the bottom of my heart. I live in a town about 30 minutes from Pittsburgh and I’ve always been blinded by the stereotypes and “bad” things said about these places that I doubt I would’ve ever seen past them. These videos shine the light in the dark and where and what needs to be exposed. You’re cinematography and camera angles are truly spectacular and I love your personality. Again, thank you for these videos. You’re doing a phenomenal thing here.
These videos are INSANE. I didn't grow up in Pittsburgh, but I grew up in Altoona and to see PA getting represented in such a beautiful way is amazing. I wish I had a series like this on every city, but i'm glad I at least have this for Pittsburgh :) thank you so much for doing these
Sir. I'm at 11:56. I've followed your series for a while now, damn near watched every video on your channel that I can see. As a former amatuer youtuber, and responsible for all my own editing and production. Knowing how much effort you put into the trash pick up scene, with the flying drone...I'm beyond impressed. You truly care about your work, and the city of Pittsburgh. I respect just how much effort you put into this series, and when I have the money I will support you on Patreon. Please, keep up the good work. Your love of this city, which I lived in for a decade, is beyond impressive and admirable.
Hey man, just wanted to thank you for your videos. I moved to Toledo 4 years ago and while I cannot imagine my life being any different, I miss my home. Pittsburgh is such a special place and capture that so beautifully in your videos. I was pretty down yesterday and I am randomly found your channel. I ended up watching all the neighborhood videos (minus this one of course). It just made my day and filled me with such joy. Thank you for that. On another note, your film editing is fantastic. You have a real talent and thank you for sharing that with me and the world.
While in high school in a neighboring district, I worked out of a business on Penn Ave in Wilkinsburg. In exchange for also taking care of the showroom and offices, the owner let me have a small apartment on the 3rd floor. This was from 1969 to 1971, and Wilkinsburg was a really great place to work and play. I recently moved back to the Greater Pittsburgh Area and sometimes visit the Strip District via Penn Ave when the Parkway is jammed. I can't even recognize which building it was because Penn Ave is so dilapidated. Everyone I knew is long gone. Hate to say it, but Wilkinsburg is probably now prime real estate for gentrification, and that would displace a lot of people.
This series seriously rocks so much. I'm sitting around on Christmas Eve from my kitchen table in Kilauea, Hawaii, missing my hometown so much. Regent Square, Pittsburgh. Pizzelle cravings and all. Thank you for this work!
It would be great to see Wilkinsburg thriving. It's a great little area. I grew up out in Westmoreland County (live in Pgh now), and we would come in to visit family in the South Hills often. We would always go through Wilkinsburg to stop at Salvatore's Pizza, and sometimes stop at the animal shelter in Homewood to volunteer walking dogs. It's been a couple years since I've been to Salvatore's but it's still doing great and stands as one of my favorite places to eat in the entire area. Wilkinsburg has so much potential to be what it used to be - we just need more people to take time and effort to make it that.
I moved here in 2012 after High School and really never explored much....your videos really help me find cool places to visit and appreciate the city more. Job well done !
This series doesnt get enough love. I love seeing the growth of the city I grew up in while still maintaining those core values. Dean you are the best.
Hi Dean (Aka young Rick Seback) it's nearly midnight and I've been binge watching the neighborhood episodes. No shame, these are AMAZING. I was born and raised in Clairton, transplanted in Canonsburg. Please please keep this up. Huge fan!!
Nice documentary. I was born & raised in Wilkinsburg. Our family was one of the first AA families on our street back in the 70’s. I’m in my mid 40’s now & moved out of Wilkinsburg in the late 90’s when I went to college but it will always be home to me!
Hey there. I just watched your video. I grew up in wilkinsburg all my life. And you did do a great job shining light on wilkinsburg. But keep in mind most of the natives from this area are black people. There are way more black businesses in wilkinsburg. For instance, 9cafe just opened about less than a year ago. Tierra the owner is a wonderful black lady she would have been great in the video. Also, most of the barber shops in wilkinsburg are black owned and have been there for years. They would have Made a great contribution to this movie too. Thank you for your work and I’m praying that wilkinsburg doesn’t become a product of gentrification like East Lib!
Joy Silas- I’m also from Wilkinsburg (a Gen X’r in my mid 40’s now) and I concur!!! My parents bought their home in the mid 70’s & was the 1st AA Family on our street. It was a nice documentary but doesn’t quite capture the full “true” picture of Wilkinsburg.
My grandparents parents and myself and my sisters were raised in Wilkinsburg. My granddad Power owned a neat market on the corner of Wood and South...Power’s Meats. My other grandfather was a Wilkinsburg Police officer. Our beautiful old home on South Ave near the hospital is 3 apartments now.
These get better and better every time! Makes me proud to be from Pittsburgh! I always say I want to get out of this place but these videos make me realize the small beauty in where I’m at. I would love if you could do a video on Troy Hill, that’s where my grandparents grew up and I know they would love these videos and especially if you did one on their hometown! Thanks for your great work! I hope you stay warm out in the Pittsburgh cold!
just wanted to update: I did show my grandparents this series and they couldn’t get enough! They watched almost every video in one sitting before dinner haha
Thanks for the great videos! I work insane hours during my week and love spending time with my family on off days exploring The Great City of Pittsburgh. You're videos are becoming relaxing and informative to my kids who are 9 and 6. It's like you're quickly becoming my 9 year old son's Rick Sebeck. Keep up the great filming.
Love this series, I'm not originally from the area but I moved here in the spring. I've been waiting for this video, I live right behind the house which you mentioned with the chickens! Keep it up these are a great way for someone not from the area to learn that ALL of Pittsburghs communities are great in their own way.
Brian Emery as if Wilkinsburgh is any better? absolutely not. Carrick has history too, and your negative attitude is another reason why a Carrick video should be made, to wipe out some stigma.
I just discovered your content and I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate it. I love the aesthetic and the authenticity these neighborhood videos have. It’s so cool how you show the good side of every community. I wish every Pittsburgher could see these. Your videos are so well produced and too good for RUclips! I hope your platform expands some day because you have too much talent, well done.
I found this series this afternoon and just haven't been able to stop watching. I know a lot of these neighborhoods personally and as much as I love Pgh I don't think of them as 'beautiful'. I don't know anything about film making, so I don't understand how you're doing it, but you do make them all look beautiful. You have a serious talent and I'm so glad that you're putting it toward our neighborhoods. ...also...I appreciate your love of cats : )
This series is wonderful! I dont know how long this will go on/if it gains the popularity needed to continue, but one day I hope to see millvale on the thumbnail! I doubt it's close enough to pittsburgh to make it, but one can only hope! Keep up the wonderful work, beautiful cinematography, and everything else that goes into these! I'll keep sharing these around till everyone in pittsburgh has seen their hometown reviewed!
I just watched all of these back to back. I can't believe how accurately you've shown the unique neighborhoods and sense of community, and in such a heart-felt way. As someone who just moved away from the burgh, it makes me terribly homesick in the best way. I'm a little emotional being reminded just how much pittsburghers love their city. Thank you.
You are bringing back memories. We moved out in 1978, when I was 11. At the 4:35 mark, you stood across the street from my grandparents home at 609 Peebles St. I rode my bike all over those streets, alleys and Frick. Fairly flat streets around that area, for Pitt. Dad's parents in Verona, different story. Grandma Louise always told us, Peebles Street and the sidewalk in front of their house @ 609 was the city of Pittsburgh. Their house was in Wilkinsburg.
I’m from Bloomfield and now live on the west coast, these are fun to see how things have changed, would love to see carrick in there if time allows it for you.
I absolutely love the positivity these videos are giving to PGH neighborhoods. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this series! I travel to many of these neighborhoods for work as a social worker and it’s so refreshing to learn some history behind each community!
I'm not going to lie, I always felt Wilkinsburg was pretty much off limits as far as keeping it safe. After this, I may even venture over to Madeline's. These vlogs really give you a different perspective of the City. I"m guessing most of us keep ourselves in our own little bubbles, because it's comfortable and feels safe. I'm not seeing that I'm missing out on a lot of things that other people are offering. Thanks for keeping it going. 😀👍
I'm from Pittsburgh PA you gave me a whole new look on wilkinsburg I new it when it had a bad rap in 1987 keep up the good work the world needs more people like you!!!!!🖐️ And RUclips also new subscriber from Verona Pennsylvania come to my neck of the woods
Hey Dean, I'm a Pitt student and I really appreciate your videos, you make me realize how many more cool places there are to explore here- great series, carry on
west homestead over here has a ton of history! i know it's not within the city limits, but it's close enough, damn it! on a serious note, beautiful shots, beautiful interviews. thank you for showing the lovely side of the city that is so overlooked.
I moved to wilkinsburg about 6 months ago and I love it. The only reason I likely won't stay here permanently is that I have 3 kids and the schools are just... Bad. I've been working with grounded as a steward in their community cares program - I pick up garbage and help to maintain vacant lots. Just wanted to give it a shout out. It's a new program and we need more stewards. If you live in Wilkinsburg, think about joining us! The garbage in this community is just overwhelming. We can really change the example we are setting to our children and the world by handling it.
Dean, I love old buildings, too. But it’s a given among the staunchest preservationists: it’s always much cheaper to tear down & rebuild than to renovate.
I used to live near Fairywood. That area would be interesting. It's most interesting because the "bad" housing complex there was torn down some years ago and replaced with "Emerald Gardens", a new housing complex that is a mostly-gated community ( I used to live there some time ago ). I think you should probably cover Crafton/Ingram too. That area has a pretty strong type of vibe and is split into two types of housing/areas. I just moved to Lawrenceville from a large house in that area; so I'm excited to see what you have to say about this area---Particularly considering the massive changes it's had over the last 10 years. Either way, great work man. Love seeing these!
You should do Wilmerding! It's a small town, not many people.know it exists, it's near Turtle Creek. There's a lot to cover over there, it doesn't look like much at face value, but there's definitely history there
As a former homeowner in Wilkinsburg let me say it was the pits. The backwards township government treated residents, who paid outrageously high School tax for a broken down education system that eventually fell flat, like enemies. Anytime we needed police assistance for people blocking in our garage, they were way late or never came. I lived by the high school and my one car was broken into, my other car was spray-painted. Lots of abandoned houses and people were most certainly not friendly. I lived there during Obama's first term as president 2007 to 2012.
The people, the energy, the architecture, the murals ... the positivity. I've loved my visits to W'burg. BeechviewBeechviewBeechview ... thank you, DB!
I remember that place The Masonic temple, on south Ave. right? I use to go to Ferguson Park (pre-mainstream grunge...but not too long before it) and would see many interesting people going in and out of there (who did NOT look like they were from anywhere around here) carrying equipment, hanging out on the steps bullshitting, laughing, smoking. I am shocked to find that bands played there. I wouldn’t even remembered that if I didn’t read your comment. I almost sh*t with just the thought there’s a small chance I may have seen a pre-signed Nirvana.
I have watched all your neighborhood episodes and have enjoyed them all, but I think this is the best one yet; very informative and eye-opening. Perhaps more than any of your episodes so far, the theme of this one is very focused, clearly and persuasively presented, both visually and through your interviews. To me, the theme here is that positive and exciting things are happening in Wilkinsburg because the people in the community care and are working hard to revive this once thriving community. Congratulations on constructing such a moving and entertaining video.
I seriously love this series so much, I know I say this in every video but my God it's fantastic. I have lived in Pittsburgh area almost all of my life except for the two years I was away for College. Anyway I have learned so much about the city that I didn't know about. Also as a person that enjoys photographer as a hobby your video quality always just blows me away. The editing and shots are on par with major studios. I hope one day that this series continues to expand into further suburbs, Robinson I think would be a cool place to talk about because of the mall and all the business and if it gets further outside the city places like Beaver County would be cool since there is lots of history there. Anyway thank you again for your work and putting the city on the map. This channel is going to explode I can just feel it.
I'm not from pa., but I'm proud of the young people and how they love their neighbors and their community. Reminds me of when I was a kid. Keep up the good work
So cool to see this!! I've lived in Wilkinsburg for about a year and a half now and it's definitely been my favorite place I've lived over the 7 years I've been here. Also seeing all the streets and places I walk past almost every day is cool. Love the way you're bringing light to all of these places.
Went to St. James, then WHS. Worked at George Aikens and Isaly's. Hung out at Ward's Texaco. Hooped st Greenstreet, played football at Frick Park hollow. Went to the Boys Club. I had friends from one and to the other. Shout out to Maplewood Avenue, Clover Farms, Woodlawn Cemetery, Channel 4, Whitney Field, Sol's Sporting Goods, Open Pantry, Smith's Bakery, Zern's News Stand, The Dolphin Bar and Grille, Dandy Dollar, Hardee's, Columbia Hospital, Scotty's Diner, Colonial Pharmacy, Little General. Great town that will never be forgotten.
The highest point in Allegheny county is in Wilkinsburg. The last time I drove thru was 7 years ago all I saw was liquor stores and check cashing stores.
Is 8 am too early to go to crabs r us and get those lobster fries? Asking for a friend. Great video! I’ve never been to Wilkinsburg but this has really inspired me to check it out!
just binged this series...love the wes anderson feel to the shots/narrative, and of course the interviews. keep up the good work. and for all of us enjoying his content, maybe toss him a buck or two on patreon, seems to deserve it.
If you're going outside the city limits right outside the southern border is Castle Shannon. Most people have no clue of what Castle Shannon or where Castle Shannon is they only recognize the Shannon trolley or druve3 down 88, which cuts the community in 2. Shannon is an old Irish mining town that's still has boarded up mines init, and quite a surprising history. It was so Irish that the police cars used to be green and the fire trucks still are. It also has a revitalization board that is doing amazing things bringing in small business into an area that had become pretty seedy (flea-bag hotel and prostitution) in the 80s. It also has the Linden Grove on rte 88, which has its own history.
Happy holidays to you Dean. Thanks for bringing all of your energy to the culture and diverse neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. Find the gems! Sushi, bagels, coffee, dog parks, and Dean’s blog always make for a great weekend. Peduto should thank you for your free PR campaign on the Burgh. Keep up the good work!
I always loved wilkinsburg and find it beautiful even when just riding through and i felt bad that news just covers the bad and never the good. You rock!
Almost bought a house in Wilkinsburg until we discovered how insane the property taxes were. Monthly tax payment was equal to the mortgage. Residents really need to rally around to get that reduced as it's 100% stopping people from investing in the borough. And I'm a tree hugging liberal so you know it's bad.
This is what killed Wilkinsburg. Taxes got so high that people just walked away from their homes and said to the city you can have it. This started in the '60s and in the 70's the people of color moved in. Then the crime and assaults, drugs, robberies began in the city. The gangs took over that the police didn't know what to do. The city ran out of money and by this time businesses closed and left the city and it became a hell hole. I know because I lived there from the mid-'40s till the mid-'60s.
Thank you so much for blogging these neighborhoods!!! (I remember frequenting that library....lol) For someone who was born and raised in Pittsburgh, it's refreshing to see the old neighborhoods that you display but It is so sad and unfortunate to see the decline of Wilkinsburg. When I moved there 28 years ago, it was such a great city to live in at the time, then It seemed to start declining 5 years after I moved there...That's when I had to move. I now live in Maryland now but looking at it now just breaks my heart.So now it's known as "Will Kill Yunz Burgh"?? Wow!! Really?? Such a shame..
The quality of these videos are out of this world. This series is next level.
🌟 most underrated comment on RUclips YTD.
Louis, I'm not even from Pittsburgh but damn these are next level.
Really appreciate you showing the brighter side of these neighborhoods that the news does a poor job in showing only the bad side. Keep up the good and honest work. ❤Pgh
real talk this series makes me love and appreciate Pittsburgh SO MUCH MORE
Hey Dean, I just wanted to give a personal thanks.
My wife and I own a small ecommerce business in California and we've been searching endlessly for a place to move to and set down roots. We've visited Chicago, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, and many others. We'd like to eventually open a storefront and own a home in a place that's friendly, safe, and affordable.
By freak accident I discovered your videos and have binged them all to the point that I check youtube Saturday evening specifically looking for your uploads. It's opened my eyes to Pittsburgh as a hidden gem. From what I feel in your videos, Pittsburgh feels like a mix between the old San Francisco I grew up in and the Boston I spent my young adult life in. It's great and I can't wait to check it out.
But the Wilkinsburg video has really taken the cake. The trees, the brick roads, the downtown, and the attitude. All 10/10, very moving, and very human. I'm sure for at least the next week I'll fantasize about rennovating a house and a storefront there.
Just like you did a feature on urban hiking in Pittsburgh, I'd love to see one aimed at people looking to move there, or to get people to consider moving there. The city remains off the radar of most people I know but I think it could really benefit from young people who are tired of high cost, big city living but still want something that feels urban and connected.
You're a rad dude. Keep up the good work.
@DeuceCannon, Boston area resident here (Nashua, NH) who's spent a lot of time in and around PGH in the past few years. Hoping to relocate to PGH within the next few, but in the info gathering phase now. Nice to hear that somebody else misses the old Boston -- I know I do! But like you, I see most of the positive things now missing from Boston when I go to Pittsburgh.
It's very affordable here, the cost of living is very low, and the people are top notch! You should check out Homestead Pa. an up and coming area with a rich steel making history. Plenty of older buildings just right for restoration. Unlike Ca. most of these communities are very business friendly.
Troy Hill neighborhood is another place you should check out.
my dad owns a jewelry store in wilkinsburg called Kenyon jewelers! its on penn ave and has been there for almost 100 years
Loved you all years ago fixed my wedding ring! Staple to the community ♡♡
My sister worked here.
I'm so early, I'm going to where you left your bike to steal it.
Do I know you?
@@glennreis9300 yup 👍🏼
I grew up in Wilkinsburg. The house I grew up in is shown on the screen so many times that it brought me to tears. Damn you for making me so homesick.
I love to see 15221 getting a good look visually...Wilkinsburg raised....so I've seen the good ,bad,and ugly I'm just glad it's getting a positive look💯
I was born in Wilkinsburg at Columbia hospital in 1964. My uncle worked at Jerry Nuzum Chevrolet for years and my dad and I visited him at lunch break often. My dad was a plumbing contractor, self employed. I moved to Houston in 1998 because Pgh doesn't need too many chemical engineers nowadays and I still miss her. I really appreciate your video and echo the sentiments about being positive. There was a time when I wouldn't even go there. I hope it turns itself around and reinvents itself just like it's big sister Pittsburgh has done. Thanks much.
Dean, I thank you for these videos. Sincerely. From the bottom of my heart. I live in a town about 30 minutes from Pittsburgh and I’ve always been blinded by the stereotypes and “bad” things said about these places that I doubt I would’ve ever seen past them. These videos shine the light in the dark and where and what needs to be exposed. You’re cinematography and camera angles are truly spectacular and I love your personality. Again, thank you for these videos. You’re doing a phenomenal thing here.
Been living in Pittsburgh my whole life and every video I gain a new perspective. Great series. Hope to see a full documentary one day
These videos are INSANE. I didn't grow up in Pittsburgh, but I grew up in Altoona and to see PA getting represented in such a beautiful way is amazing. I wish I had a series like this on every city, but i'm glad I at least have this for Pittsburgh :) thank you so much for doing these
Sir. I'm at 11:56. I've followed your series for a while now, damn near watched every video on your channel that I can see. As a former amatuer youtuber, and responsible for all my own editing and production. Knowing how much effort you put into the trash pick up scene, with the flying drone...I'm beyond impressed. You truly care about your work, and the city of Pittsburgh. I respect just how much effort you put into this series, and when I have the money I will support you on Patreon. Please, keep up the good work. Your love of this city, which I lived in for a decade, is beyond impressive and admirable.
Hey man, just wanted to thank you for your videos. I moved to Toledo 4 years ago and while I cannot imagine my life being any different, I miss my home. Pittsburgh is such a special place and capture that so beautifully in your videos. I was pretty down yesterday and I am randomly found your channel. I ended up watching all the neighborhood videos (minus this one of course). It just made my day and filled me with such joy. Thank you for that.
On another note, your film editing is fantastic. You have a real talent and thank you for sharing that with me and the world.
While in high school in a neighboring district, I worked out of a business on Penn Ave in Wilkinsburg. In exchange for also taking care of the showroom and offices, the owner let me have a small apartment on the 3rd floor. This was from 1969 to 1971, and Wilkinsburg was a really great place to work and play. I recently moved back to the Greater Pittsburgh Area and sometimes visit the Strip District via Penn Ave when the Parkway is jammed. I can't even recognize which building it was because Penn Ave is so dilapidated. Everyone I knew is long gone. Hate to say it, but Wilkinsburg is probably now prime real estate for gentrification, and that would displace a lot of people.
This series seriously rocks so much. I'm sitting around on Christmas Eve from my kitchen table in Kilauea, Hawaii, missing my hometown so much. Regent Square, Pittsburgh. Pizzelle cravings and all. Thank you for this work!
It would be great to see Wilkinsburg thriving. It's a great little area. I grew up out in Westmoreland County (live in Pgh now), and we would come in to visit family in the South Hills often. We would always go through Wilkinsburg to stop at Salvatore's Pizza, and sometimes stop at the animal shelter in Homewood to volunteer walking dogs. It's been a couple years since I've been to Salvatore's but it's still doing great and stands as one of my favorite places to eat in the entire area. Wilkinsburg has so much potential to be what it used to be - we just need more people to take time and effort to make it that.
love to see you do homestead. so much history down there with the steel mills
I moved here in 2012 after High School and really never explored much....your videos really help me find cool places to visit and appreciate the city more. Job well done !
Awesome! Would love to see one about Hazelwood
This series doesnt get enough love. I love seeing the growth of the city I grew up in while still maintaining those core values. Dean you are the best.
Hi Dean (Aka young Rick Seback) it's nearly midnight and I've been binge watching the neighborhood episodes. No shame, these are AMAZING. I was born and raised in Clairton, transplanted in Canonsburg. Please please keep this up. Huge fan!!
Nice documentary. I was born & raised in Wilkinsburg. Our family was one of the first AA families on our street back in the 70’s. I’m in my mid 40’s now & moved out of Wilkinsburg in the late 90’s when I went to college but it will always be home to me!
Hey there. I just watched your video. I grew up in wilkinsburg all my life. And you did do a great job shining light on wilkinsburg. But keep in mind most of the natives from this area are black people. There are way more black businesses in wilkinsburg. For instance, 9cafe just opened about less than a year ago. Tierra the owner is a wonderful black lady she would have been great in the video. Also, most of the barber shops in wilkinsburg are black owned and have been there for years. They would have Made a great contribution to this movie too. Thank you for your work and I’m praying that wilkinsburg doesn’t become a product of gentrification like East Lib!
Joy Silas- I’m also from Wilkinsburg (a Gen X’r in my mid 40’s now) and I concur!!! My parents bought their home in the mid 70’s & was the 1st AA Family on our street. It was a nice documentary but doesn’t quite capture the full “true” picture of Wilkinsburg.
My grandparents parents and myself and my sisters were raised in Wilkinsburg. My granddad Power owned a neat market on the corner of Wood and South...Power’s Meats. My other grandfather was a Wilkinsburg Police officer. Our beautiful old home on South Ave near the hospital is 3 apartments now.
Go to Homewood and see how that turn out!
I grew up playing for the Hornets. I've always loved how people in the Burg looked out for each other.
These get better and better every time! Makes me proud to be from Pittsburgh! I always say I want to get out of this place but these videos make me realize the small beauty in where I’m at. I would love if you could do a video on Troy Hill, that’s where my grandparents grew up and I know they would love these videos and especially if you did one on their hometown! Thanks for your great work! I hope you stay warm out in the Pittsburgh cold!
just wanted to update: I did show my grandparents this series and they couldn’t get enough! They watched almost every video in one sitting before dinner haha
Thanks for the great videos! I work insane hours during my week and love spending time with my family on off days exploring The Great City of Pittsburgh. You're videos are becoming relaxing and informative to my kids who are 9 and 6. It's like you're quickly becoming my 9 year old son's Rick Sebeck. Keep up the great filming.
Love this series, I'm not originally from the area but I moved here in the spring. I've been waiting for this video, I live right behind the house which you mentioned with the chickens! Keep it up these are a great way for someone not from the area to learn that ALL of Pittsburghs communities are great in their own way.
Your framing and editing is beautiful and this series on Pittsburgh neighborhoods is fun to watch. Thank you for your hard work
PLEEEEASE DO CARRICK!!! It’s known as slightly bad and I would love to see your positivity.
I agree
There's Nothing in Carrick to show. Aside from used needles sagging pants and non English speaking migrants
Brian Emery as if Wilkinsburgh is any better? absolutely not. Carrick has history too, and your negative attitude is another reason why a Carrick video should be made, to wipe out some stigma.
Carrick has the original facchiano spot and much more!
@@brianemery8945 there's a lot to show 🤦 I live on the border of Carrick. It's no better than Baldwin
I live in wilkinsburg and i love that your doing this I’m subscribing just because your from the city lol I’m guessing
I just discovered your content and I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate it. I love the aesthetic and the authenticity these neighborhood videos have. It’s so cool how you show the good side of every community. I wish every Pittsburgher could see these. Your videos are so well produced and too good for RUclips! I hope your platform expands some day because you have too much talent, well done.
If you are a true Pittsburgh the diversities of the neighborhoods make this region a place for everyone. Awesome documentary. Keep up the great work.
I found this series this afternoon and just haven't been able to stop watching. I know a lot of these neighborhoods personally and as much as I love Pgh I don't think of them as 'beautiful'. I don't know anything about film making, so I don't understand how you're doing it, but you do make them all look beautiful. You have a serious talent and I'm so glad that you're putting it toward our neighborhoods.
...also...I appreciate your love of cats : )
This series is wonderful! I dont know how long this will go on/if it gains the popularity needed to continue, but one day I hope to see millvale on the thumbnail! I doubt it's close enough to pittsburgh to make it, but one can only hope!
Keep up the wonderful work, beautiful cinematography, and everything else that goes into these! I'll keep sharing these around till everyone in pittsburgh has seen their hometown reviewed!
Millvale is super close. I have faith that he will do it!
Millvale is the cutest town in Pittsburgh
this is the best series on RUclips by far. just the best mix of raw and polish. blowing my mind Dean Bog.
This was magical to see my neighborhood have its spotlight. you are THE MAN of pittsburgh. dont stop.
Actually, seeing the shots from the pogo stick park, im pretty sure i drove past that day. RUclips and Pittsburgh are magical places.
What a great video, my Dad grew up in Wilkinsburg - what a history the town has, thank you for sharing!
I just watched all of these back to back. I can't believe how accurately you've shown the unique neighborhoods and sense of community, and in such a heart-felt way. As someone who just moved away from the burgh, it makes me terribly homesick in the best way. I'm a little emotional being reminded just how much pittsburghers love their city. Thank you.
You are bringing back memories. We moved out in 1978, when I was 11. At the 4:35 mark, you stood across the street from my grandparents home at 609 Peebles St. I rode my bike all over those streets, alleys and Frick. Fairly flat streets around that area, for Pitt. Dad's parents in Verona, different story.
Grandma Louise always told us, Peebles Street and the sidewalk in front of their house @ 609 was the city of Pittsburgh. Their house was in Wilkinsburg.
I’m from Bloomfield and now live on the west coast, these are fun to see how things have changed, would love to see carrick in there if time allows it for you.
My great grandparents settled there in the 20s. They were from Italy. My great grandfather sold fruit from a cart in the street.
I absolutely love the positivity these videos are giving to PGH neighborhoods. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this series! I travel to many of these neighborhoods for work as a social worker and it’s so refreshing to learn some history behind each community!
I'm not going to lie, I always felt Wilkinsburg was pretty much off limits as far as keeping it safe.
After this, I may even venture over to Madeline's. These vlogs really give you a different perspective of the City.
I"m guessing most of us keep ourselves in our own little bubbles, because it's comfortable and feels safe.
I'm not seeing that I'm missing out on a lot of things that other people are offering. Thanks for keeping it going. 😀👍
I'm from Pittsburgh PA you gave me a whole new look on wilkinsburg I new it when it had a bad rap in 1987 keep up the good work the world needs more people like you!!!!!🖐️ And RUclips also new subscriber from Verona Pennsylvania come to my neck of the woods
This is a great move to rejuvenate Wilkinsburg! Thank you for the video and the good news.👍🙂
Hey Dean, I'm a Pitt student and I really appreciate your videos, you make me realize how many more cool places there are to explore here- great series, carry on
Another great video thanks you do great work I could watch for hours
west homestead over here has a ton of history! i know it's not within the city limits, but it's close enough, damn it!
on a serious note, beautiful shots, beautiful interviews. thank you for showing the lovely side of the city that is so overlooked.
I’m moving here next week from Minnesota. This video helped me a lot thanks.
Hey man I'm from here thanks for doing this I like how you go through the whole city with positive videos and history
I moved to wilkinsburg about 6 months ago and I love it. The only reason I likely won't stay here permanently is that I have 3 kids and the schools are just... Bad.
I've been working with grounded as a steward in their community cares program - I pick up garbage and help to maintain vacant lots. Just wanted to give it a shout out. It's a new program and we need more stewards. If you live in Wilkinsburg, think about joining us! The garbage in this community is just overwhelming. We can really change the example we are setting to our children and the world by handling it.
Your 100% correct about the schools there.
Dean, I love old buildings, too. But it’s a given among the staunchest preservationists: it’s always much cheaper to tear down & rebuild than to renovate.
This series is amazing! Thank you for highlighting my favorite city and showcasing it! Keep up the great work!
You’re like a modern day Rick Sebak I love this series. Great job
I used to live near Fairywood. That area would be interesting. It's most interesting because the "bad" housing complex there was torn down some years ago and replaced with "Emerald Gardens", a new housing complex that is a mostly-gated community ( I used to live there some time ago ). I think you should probably cover Crafton/Ingram too. That area has a pretty strong type of vibe and is split into two types of housing/areas. I just moved to Lawrenceville from a large house in that area; so I'm excited to see what you have to say about this area---Particularly considering the massive changes it's had over the last 10 years.
Either way, great work man. Love seeing these!
When I was a child my father use to bring me here! I had an aunt that lived there. I loved it
Mount Washington gets my vote for next ! Also the Bison and the Vale of Cashmere in South Park.
You should do Wilmerding! It's a small town, not many people.know it exists, it's near Turtle Creek. There's a lot to cover over there, it doesn't look like much at face value, but there's definitely history there
I can't stop watching your videos. it is a little slice of life w/ all the interviews and your use of long lenses is great
Very thoughtful piece...thank you!
If you're hitting boroughs, don't miss Bellevue!
I thank you for your time of covering the neighborhoods. May you be blessed. People really need to see just how wonderful and special Pittsburgh is.
I lived in Wilkinsburg over 20 years andlove the culture of the neighborhood!
As a former homeowner in Wilkinsburg let me say it was the pits. The backwards township government treated residents, who paid outrageously high School tax for a broken down education system that eventually fell flat, like enemies. Anytime we needed police assistance for people blocking in our garage, they were way late or never came. I lived by the high school and my one car was broken into, my other car was spray-painted. Lots of abandoned houses and people were most certainly not friendly. I lived there during Obama's first term as president 2007 to 2012.
The people, the energy, the architecture, the murals ... the positivity. I've loved my visits to W'burg.
BeechviewBeechviewBeechview ... thank you, DB!
Nirvana once played wilkinsburg. A place called the sonic temple.
I remember that place The Masonic temple, on south Ave. right? I use to go to Ferguson Park (pre-mainstream grunge...but not too long before it) and would see many interesting people going in and out of there (who did NOT look like they were from anywhere around here) carrying equipment, hanging out on the steps bullshitting, laughing, smoking. I am shocked to find that bands played there. I wouldn’t even remembered that if I didn’t read your comment. I almost sh*t with just the thought there’s a small chance I may have seen a pre-signed Nirvana.
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Kurt stole my 1 hitter after that show @ Manny's.
Harry gray is that the same show he lit the couch on fire ? Or was that graffiti ?
@@robreid2652 Think that was Graffiti.
I have watched all your neighborhood episodes and have enjoyed them all, but I think this is the best one yet; very informative and eye-opening. Perhaps more than any of your episodes so far, the theme of this one is very focused, clearly and persuasively presented, both visually and through your interviews. To me, the theme here is that positive and exciting things are happening in Wilkinsburg because the people in the community care and are working hard to revive this once thriving community. Congratulations on constructing such a moving and entertaining video.
Absolutely beautiful.
Made me emotional ♡
Beautiful indeed.
This channel is the best! 2 thumbs up!
I seriously love this series so much, I know I say this in every video but my God it's fantastic. I have lived in Pittsburgh area almost all of my life except for the two years I was away for College. Anyway I have learned so much about the city that I didn't know about.
Also as a person that enjoys photographer as a hobby your video quality always just blows me away. The editing and shots are on par with major studios.
I hope one day that this series continues to expand into further suburbs, Robinson I think would be a cool place to talk about because of the mall and all the business and if it gets further outside the city places like Beaver County would be cool since there is lots of history there.
Anyway thank you again for your work and putting the city on the map. This channel is going to explode I can just feel it.
I'm not from pa., but I'm proud of the young people and how they love their neighbors and their community. Reminds me of when I was a kid. Keep up the good work
Go to McKees Rocks. Bad reputation but some great places.
So cool to see this!! I've lived in Wilkinsburg for about a year and a half now and it's definitely been my favorite place I've lived over the 7 years I've been here. Also seeing all the streets and places I walk past almost every day is cool. Love the way you're bringing light to all of these places.
Went to St. James, then WHS. Worked at George Aikens and Isaly's. Hung out at Ward's Texaco. Hooped st Greenstreet, played football at Frick Park hollow. Went to the Boys Club. I had friends from one and to the other. Shout out to Maplewood Avenue, Clover Farms, Woodlawn Cemetery, Channel 4, Whitney Field, Sol's Sporting Goods, Open Pantry, Smith's Bakery, Zern's News Stand, The Dolphin Bar and Grille, Dandy Dollar, Hardee's, Columbia Hospital, Scotty's Diner, Colonial Pharmacy, Little General. Great town that will never be forgotten.
I love these, bro! You gonna be doing Penn Hills? It's right next to Wilkinsburg!
I'm from wilkinsburg!! Very good video thank you!!
Saw a quick shot of the jitney station next to my mom's house (where I grew up)
This is so well done! Hop over to Swissvale next
The highest point in Allegheny county is in Wilkinsburg. The last time I drove thru was 7 years ago all I saw was liquor stores and check cashing stores.
Is 8 am too early to go to crabs r us and get those lobster fries? Asking for a friend.
Great video! I’ve never been to Wilkinsburg but this has really inspired me to check it out!
Dude. Great work. Just moved away across the country and this series is a wonderful reminder of home, not to mention beautifully produced.
just binged this series...love the wes anderson feel to the shots/narrative, and of course the interviews. keep up the good work. and for all of us enjoying his content, maybe toss him a buck or two on patreon, seems to deserve it.
Beltzhoover, arlington, mt oliver, allentown, knoxville, carrick... come to the south
If you're going outside the city limits right outside the southern border is Castle Shannon. Most people have no clue of what Castle Shannon or where Castle Shannon is they only recognize the Shannon trolley or druve3 down 88, which cuts the community in 2.
Shannon is an old Irish mining town that's still has boarded up mines init, and quite a surprising history. It was so Irish that the police cars used to be green and the fire trucks still are.
It also has a revitalization board that is doing amazing things bringing in small business into an area that had become pretty seedy (flea-bag hotel and prostitution) in the 80s.
It also has the Linden Grove on rte 88, which has its own history.
I love your vids dude
truly amazing content, mr dean bog. thank you so much
Happy holidays to you Dean. Thanks for bringing all of your energy to the culture and diverse neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. Find the gems! Sushi, bagels, coffee, dog parks, and Dean’s blog always make for a great weekend.
Peduto should thank you for your free PR campaign on the Burgh. Keep up the good work!
I used to live in Wilkinsburg when I was little! We actually lived right down the street from a house my dad lived in when he was little lol
I always loved wilkinsburg and find it beautiful even when just riding through and i felt bad that news just covers the bad and never the good. You rock!
Love this series dude. If you ever need a second shooter lemme know. Keep it up!
Almost bought a house in Wilkinsburg until we discovered how insane the property taxes were. Monthly tax payment was equal to the mortgage. Residents really need to rally around to get that reduced as it's 100% stopping people from investing in the borough. And I'm a tree hugging liberal so you know it's bad.
This is what killed Wilkinsburg. Taxes got so high that people just walked away from their homes and said to the city you can have it. This started in the '60s and in the 70's the people of color moved in. Then the crime and assaults, drugs, robberies began in the city. The gangs took over that the police didn't know what to do. The city ran out of money and by this time businesses closed and left the city and it became a hell hole. I know because I lived there from the mid-'40s till the mid-'60s.
Wow. Wilkinsburg born and raised here. And this is great.
The Trash Bag Time Trial is a wonderful addition. But even without it, these videos "give back" to the featured communities -- in a big way.
My hood! I love this series! Keep it up
Beechview for sure! Not many people know how great it is :)
I helped plant all those trees on the streets 😁😁
I wish these were so much longer. So many more stories to tell. But wow. Great work.
Lived there for three years. Got mugged once, had neighbor's place broken into twice.
Thank you so much for blogging these neighborhoods!!! (I remember frequenting that library....lol) For someone who was born and raised in Pittsburgh, it's refreshing to see the old neighborhoods that you display but It is so sad and unfortunate to see the decline of Wilkinsburg. When I moved there 28 years ago, it was such a great city to live in at the time, then It seemed to start declining 5 years after I moved there...That's when I had to move. I now live in Maryland now but looking at it now just breaks my heart.So now it's known as "Will Kill Yunz Burgh"?? Wow!! Really?? Such a shame..