Tell “The Resident of the Run” to run for a local government office. She has a strong voice, one that can positively influence change. She is brilliant! Thank you for your videos, they are the most entertaining pieces I’ve watched ever!
Dude. I am from butler originally, Went to school at the Art Institute and worked at Three Rivers Stadium. I moved to Florida in 2000 after school finished and love the weather. Down here I got to see RUclipsrs like Adam the Woo, World of Micah and Casey Neistat and wondered if I could do it(I am, just starting actually), but I digress. I always wondered why someone didn't make video of quality(and I mean QUALITY, not someone doing video selfies and giggling the whole time) of the great areas of Pittsburgh. The best people could see, that I knew, was from Rick Sebak on WQED. Then, I found your channel today. I am humbled by your videos Man, these are WORKS OF ART. You bring the best of the city without compromising the downside. All the aspects of the area are expertly filmed and scored. Well Done Sir, Well done! I will be a Patreon subscriber in the coming weeks for sure!
I was born and raised in the Run along with my mom and dad. I could not think of a better way to capture the Run. Thank you for such a thoughtful and caring approach to this neighborhood. I also couldn't agree more with the neighbors highlighted in the video. Just as a note. My Mom's side of the family founded and went to the big church, St John's in your video. My Dad and his family founded and attended St Joachim's Roman Catholic Church down under the overpass. That church is now closed along wit the grade school across Saline street. I mention this because they and the church community were Slovak immigrants. I wanted to give them a shout out since they tend to get forgotten in the "Carpatho Rusyn St John's - Andy Warhol" Run facts. Slovak immigrants were a large part of the Run as well. Thanks!
Outstanding work. My wife and visited Pittsburg from Vancouver this past fall and we fell in love with the tiny fraction of your city we got to see. Your videos call me back to explore further and deeper.
Darryll Doucette Pittsburghers love Canadians but we also love our “ h” at the end of Pittsburgh! Lol ! There were times in our history when Pittsburgh was spelled without the “h” but, now that we have it, we want to keep it!
The neighborhood's and the communities are pittsburgh its what makes Pittsburgh ......Pittsburgh please everyone sign the petition for the people who live in those neighborhoods
Great video. My grandparents lived in the Run, on Acorn. I learned to drive on those streets, was baptized and made my first holy communion at St. John’s. I’m an atheist, but that church will always hold a special place in my heart. My dad tended bar at the Hunkie Club behind Big Jim’s. He taught me the numbers 2-10 by having me play the poker machine lol. When people talk about how Pittsburgh used to be I always think of the Run of my youth. J&L was still running over in Hazelwood, and there were still old Hinkies from back in the old world speaking in Eastern European accents, and old women in babushkas. I could go on and on about the Run.
Pittsburgh has always been on my radar since im from Ohio but after watching this neighborhood series years ago I now want to live there post-grad. I originally clicked on this video bc I thought your name was weird and wanted to see what this long-haired hippie fellow was up to. You had like no views on these vids at the time of me viewing and I was really surprised by your videoing, editing, and narration. After watching multiple neighborhood vids I subscribed and started day dreaming about living there. Now that Im in my last year of college I hope to find a job in Pittsburgh next year. Thx for the vids and content to day dream about, Mr. Bog.
Lived on Four mille run. Wasn't the most desirable place when I grew up there in the 70s. The mills were in action and we were bathed in sulfur suet. A few small stores. Landslide closed us off from Oakland. Kept traffic out but progress down.Tight and insulated. An easy walk up the tracks or hop a train to the enjoy the culture of Oakland and the nature of Schenley park. The park was our back yard. Flooded almost every spring. Fond memories. Was that Paris talking at the beginning of the video?
Just subscribed to your channel and I live about an hour away and my daughter lives in the burgh now so I'm planning on moving here shortly and love this little part of Pittsburgh and never heard of " the run"! Love the way the"villagers" talk about this community.
What a beautiful political message you've uncovered! This documentary was so impactful to watch! Back in March, I was in an Airbnb in Greenfield and I remember walking down "The Run" and being completely fascinated with it. When I move to Pittsburgh in 2020, I'll be visiting The Run properly this time, I've got to pay a visit to the Byzantine Church too! Thanks for the amazing doc Dean!!
Love your videos sir! Also I was wondering what ended up happening with the petition to prevent the new roadway, did some googling and found some good news from 2023: here’s a quick excerpt: “On June 11, residents of Panther Hollow, Four Mile Run, and Hazelwood gathered with supporters in Panther Hollow to celebrate the demise of the Mon-Oakland Connector (MOC) shuttle road and uplift a new vision of community-centered development in its place.” 🎉🎉
Great vid.! To live in an all pre-gentrification area - what a dream! I lived in a mixed (delapitation and brand new) area that still remains as such. Lots of quad unit houses built in the 20’s to 12 unit and under complexes from the 60’s. They have either been re-habed with a rent hike, sold and twin townhomes put in it’s place, or still has all the charm of the woodwork trimmings, built in corner cabinets, bookcases, and telephone shelves but is plagued with mold. The city would try and assist change by doing sweeps of the older ones and citing certain codes aren’t met resulting in fines and color coded stickers on the front door to not be removed. In some cases, it wasn’t enough for the residents to own the home when someone else owned the street and sent everyone packing. Thankfully, most of the restaurants and bars still remain to get that old house fix. Hope everything works out for this lovely slice of cozy!
Keep the videos coming I love them thank you and I signed the petition because I 100% believe in keeping Pittsburgh a city of neighborhoods we don't need to be like other cities we are perfect just the way we are
We used to frequent Big Jim’s after our bike excursions to the Eliza Furnace Trail when we were young. I’ve since moved away but that’s crazy to know Big Jim’s is still there.
Wow! So happy to find this! My mom grew up here over 85years ago (she's 91 now), my grandparents married in the church you showed and mom was a member when she came along. Most residents came from the "old country" in Czechoslovakia and when my aunt had a candystore there she was related to most of the familys. Mom told me about the flooding and how the manhole cover used to "blow" which means they haven't fixed the problem there in over 85years! How could a major city like Pittsburgh allow this to happen for so long and why would they now say they'll fix it but tie it to a multi-million dollar plan to destroy this historical area?
If you'd like to help the residents of The Run save their neighborhood, please read and sign the petition at this link: actionnetwork.org/petitions/our-money-our-solutions
Im not from pittsburgh nor PA but i live in a flood prone area, so i can feel for these residents. It also looks like a magical spot that shouldnt be disturbed
If you'd like to help the residents of The Run save their neighborhood, please read and sign the petition at this link: actionnetwork.org/petitions/our-money-our-solutions
2:31 THIS. It's funny cause I paused the video and just had the revelation right before you said that. Now I know. I love the neighborhoods series so much man. Even though I'm from Westmoreland County....I've been to these areas throughout my life and just love it. Your cinematography is just awesome and top notch!
These videos have reignited my love of pittsburgh neighborhoods. Thank you for making them. I think you would really like Millvale- especially the Attic and Mr. smalls
Dean Bog even if you don’t include it in the video I would highly recommend visiting the Attic! The coolest record shop I have been to. Jerry’s in squirrel hill is also great.
@@daemarregan1461 Thats crazy to me! I learned how to drive a car down there as a young kid in 92. I was ten mins away walking distance but still, a lot of people dont know of The Run it seems.
Before I left Pittsburgh for college I worked at the J & L Steel mill for the summer, 2nd Ave and Bates St! Right by the Hot Metal Bridge. That was in 1965. Also worked at Carnegie Tech when it changed names to Carnegie Mellon. Still think of it by the old name@
I don't know a single thing about Pittsburgh, and can't say why exactly captured my interest here, but you have truly incredible skills as a documentarian-the editing, the camera work and directing, the music, the content of the interviews, and the love you clearly have for both the art of filmmaking and the people of your city, are just mind blowing and inspiring
Thank you for being up some old memories of The Run. I grew up on those streets and hills in the 60's and 70's. Went to school at St. Jochim' s It was just a great place to grow up
If you ever want to come and do an interview, I run Swirling Wind Vapors down in southside. I grew up in Pittsburgh my whole life and I'm planning on college around here. DM me if you are interested. Finding your videos has been helping me appreciate my city so deeply. Thank you for the inspiration.
I really enjoy when you find a restaurant or park that's special to a neighborhood, and eat there. It gives me a great excuse to experience the neighborhood!
Out of all of the things I miss about Pittsburgh, Big Jim's is at the very top of my list! I used to eat the whole Big Jim's zone and walk up the steps to my house at the top of Greenfield almost once a week!
Dean, I hope you continue your Neighborhood series. I've moved from the Burgh, but like everybody from there, there's a lifetime pride. I believe it's the best city in America, and deserves the attention you have given to its uniqueness, its history, its beauty, and the people who have an almost rural earthiness.
Just found this series today - love it! I'm currently living on the edge of north side/troy hill, and formerly lived in south side for a couple years so it's really fun to view everything in a different lens. Keep 'em coming!
This is amazing. The woman with the cat is my neighbor. I could see my car so I know I was right across the street during her interview. Would've loved to give you some knucks on this great series
Woah I went to Jerry's Records the other day and forgot exactly where it was and ended up in The Run and didn't even realize it. What a lovely community and what a great episode of Neighborhoods Dean! I am glad this was made so now I am informed on this issue of Pittsburgh trying to connect The Run with Oakland.
Thank you, Dean! You're a master at what you're doing! Love your use of score -- the music is great. I live in NH but am a frequent #pgh visitor and hopefully a future resident...no place like it!
I went to Pitt - finished BA in 1992 - Then I worked in Pittsburgh from October 96- spring 97 as a grill cook - I enjoyed visiting Penn Ave and the strip district. I always loved Schenley Park
Been binging your videos for the past few days and I gotta say, you are an artist, you're clever, a little bit funny, and I'm getting the best kind of feel for the city. Cheers!
My mum has her fathers boat papers from when he was 13 and came from czechoslovakia. He and his wife, my grandmother, were the original people who opened a bar where Zanos is. The house next to it, the one at the end at the end of acorn, that was the first house on the run to have an indoor toilet - according to family folklore anyways, i guess that was something all the families argued about back in the day XD
My dad’s godmother lived in that house you speak of when I was growing up. My grandparents lived on the opposite side of Acorn about three quarters of the way up.
Gonna be honest, this video makes me cry and smile at the same time. I want to take a short trip to the run next year. This makes me smile that our city is so diverse and creative, but it pisses me off that they want to destroy a small community like this. I would like to see the city improve the necessities and skip the wants... Thank you Dean for sharing this video, and the rest of your videos! Even though i live in Gibsonia, I want to move to the city with these folks and live a life like this!
Great video! As a Run resident, two things: Flooding has been happening in The Run for the past 100 years. The video made it sound limited to the past decade. Big missed opportunity to interview the old ladies of The Run. There's a a few (usually Slovak) ladies north of 80 who have lived here since the 1930s and never moved! Of course, they probably wouldn't have come out of the house during the filming of this but I guarantee they were watching you from their windows.
1:48 I think she totally nails it. Speaking as a nonresident who's only aware of the neighborhood from working there a time or two its a place you don't notice, and if you do you're not sure how to actually get there from where you are. There are places with similar characteristics in the city, but none of them are as unheard of in spite of being so clearly visible. 6:35 also great tshirt promoting a beautiful place.
It’s a Star Fort the original includes the old prison and courthouse. Pittsburgh has a silly amount of old world buildings preserved and still functioning. Humans did not build them, those were superior beings. LOVE PGH!
okay I know I'm late but as a local and a history buff this comment irks me. Fort Pitt was actually a British fort, and wasn't the first fort to be built in Pittsburgh. Way, WAY back in 1754 the French originally built Fort Duquesne, to try and lock in trade in the Ohio Valley and get control of the Mississippi river to make sure the trade in Louisiana (big cross continent one, the one we bought on the cheap, not the bayou) could be connected to trade in Canada. Fort Duquense is small, and nothing the size of Fort Pitt, but is the reason we have things like Duquesne University. Around the time the Ohio River Valley (the modern day Rust Belt) was a big heckin deal to Britain and France, and they were both rushing to take control of the three rivers just because of how valuable the position is. France got there first, but Britain wasn't far off. South east of Pittsburgh in a place called Jumonville Glen there was a young British land surveyor with a small armed group with him and some Native Americans too. They rolled up on these French camped out, and the Native American (Mingo indians) Tanacharison got hella pissed at the French being there in the first place and they ambushed the French. The British with them, while not necessarily innocent to violence or French hatred, basically said "oi righto, fuck the bloody french" and joined in the fighting. Turns out the guy there, Joeseph Longname Jumonville was pretty important, and when word got back to Fort Duquesne, the French were PISSED. So the British have an "oh shit" moment and buhl on out of there, and end up building a fort out of necessity, called Fort Necessity. The young surveyor with military hopes was getting ready for his first taste of warfare, you may have heard of him- his name is George Washington, not a big deal. The British got decimated, but the empires then got big mad at each other: causing the start of the Seven Years War, or the French and Indian War depending on where you live. That war completely reshaped the continent, and was arguably the first "world" war. Best of all, it all started some half an hour drive from dahntahn Pittsburgh on route 40 (which was actually established by Washington's crew.) Eventually the British won, and built Fort Pitt as a big fuck you to the French. If you've read this long thanks for reading my essay. If I'm wrong please let me know, this is kind of ranty and totally an overexpansion on a joke that was completely fine. Pittsburgh finds itself quietly hidden in the middle of a BUNCH of world events, like the cure for Polio, the building of the first iron clad ships, and well, a whole bunch of American wars and controversies like the Whiskey Rebellion.
I've gladly signed the petition and I wholeheartedly hope it's helps. It's true the people that live here are getting left behind I've seen it first hand here in the east liberty area and there's no end in sight. I really loved this video. And ps....yay for finishing that calzone😄🤗👏👏👏
@@DeanBog I am new(ish) to the area (only been around 5 or 6 years). What happened to East Lib? I hear people talking about it a lot, but I was never around before all the changes.
I've only been to Pittsburgh once and I felt kinda like I belonger there. It's natural beauty plus industrial decay plus mix of neighborhoods has a certain appeal to me.
Omg Brandy! I worked with her to build the Kaboom playground in Hazelwood. Such a kind and beautiful soul. So cool to see her in this video. I’m so happy I stumbled upon this video. ❤️
6:35 I almost rented an apartment in the run from that guy 3 years ago! My roommate nixed it because there were no doors on any of the rooms. It was a cool place, but weird, and the guy kept talking about his wife. He said I could do any gardening I wanted, so I was gung ho for it, but I couldn't afford it by myself. This is a weird coincidence. I live at Murray and Welfer in Greenfield now.
Hi. Dean look a here I am missing Pittsburgh. Pa already my friend and I am not from there but I have lived out there on the south side of Mt Oliver In just for right now I am In Philadelphia just for right now because I miss the country
We would like to suggest a video on "WOODS RUN" among the next 10, do it quickly so you can include the Old Western Penitentiary before they tear it down.
Excellent show ! The production the direction, narrative, music.. Great job ! Im from the Burgh but i grew up in S Florida but my Dad n lots of fam still there. Just wanted to say again great job !!
So Glad you did ah video on this neighborhood...when I was ah kid...and say,we were going to Kennywood..we came from ALIQUIPPA...so just riding by.. looking out the window..I would always notice those golden domes...and those houses staggered along the hillside...thanks Dean, for this enlightment.
Love the videos! I grew up 26 miles outside of the city but I have always felt like I was part of it and it's people. I never really made it down that way much,and that's to bad, but your videos offer interesting insight on the neighborhoods. Its funny it's almost exactly like I've imagined them to be. Very Cool Thank you.
I just came across your show. Absolutely love it. I used to work at Big Jim's. But it was the sister restaurant. The show is so interesting. Thank you.
My only hope is that some of these predominantly white neighborhoods being left behind grow to understand that the only color that matters is green and the only race that matters is to the top. Being left out of federal, state, and/or city planning is extremely detrimental to any community. Socio economic class is the only determinator of “superiority” in this country. Realize that we’re in this fight to survive, together.
Hey how yinz doing? 😁 I just stumbled on to your channel watched a few videos.. Big props to what your doing I dig it... I have family in Sewickley an surrounding areas down there. My mother grew up there an went to Avonworth HS in the 60's/70's. But by the time I was born they had moved North up to Clarion County. I find that area very interesting an so much rich history to learn about. It was such a treat to find your RUclips channel.
You are a really talented filmmaker you have ability to take ordinary things and turn them into beautiful art along with the music and the meaningful content it’s a joy to watch . Where did you learn your craft?
Dean, if you plan on doing Hazelwood. Contact me. My family owns the Lytle Cafe, its the oldest/last bar in the neighborhood, we've owned it for 47 years.
i commented on your oakland video, i also lived in greenfield for my last quarter of school, remember big jims, there was a veterans hall that used to let me drink in there right by big jims, i never heard it referred to as the run.
Love how centrally located yet secluded The Run is; The best Pittsburgh neighborhood no one knows about. Big Jim's is good but I prefer a Fiori's calzone any day of the week!
I freakin love your series!!! i anxiously await them weekly!! keep it up!! You should venture south a bit and check out good ol' Weirton or Steubenville!! Id love to take you around!! lets see we have shittons of Funeral homes, "Cafes"aka casinos with 6 or less machines, smog...i live in what is so graciously referred to as "Pew Town", banks and fast food restaurants! I mean come on what else do I need to persuade you ! lol You can do 3 states in one day!
One thing I love about your videos that no one seems to comment on is ... the music.
The music is just as important as the visuals in my opinion!
@@DeanBog someone has been watching a lot of PBS but I def agree
We only recently moved to Pittsburgh and binge-watching your videos💛
Dean Bog how can i get ahold of you? im from harrisburg i think what your doing is amazing
This was so compelling. You’re a really great documentarian. And I know next to nothing about Pittsburgh!
Pretty sure I was the guy on a motorcycle cycle she was talking about... one and only time I went to big Jim's the whole time I lived in Greenfield 🤣🤣
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Tell “The Resident of the Run” to run for a local government office. She has a strong voice, one that can positively influence change. She is brilliant!
Thank you for your videos, they are the most entertaining pieces I’ve watched ever!
I lived here my entire life (50+ years) and never knew this place existed. Thank you for making us all aware!
You are welcome!!
What I just watched is a masterpiece of film making. I mean. Miss the Burgh. I drove by this neighborhood so many time and never been there
Thank you! You should stop by. It's a great neighborhood to walk through.
@@DeanBog is it hilly ? 🙄
Dude. I am from butler originally, Went to school at the Art Institute and worked at Three Rivers Stadium. I moved to Florida in 2000 after school finished and love the weather. Down here I got to see RUclipsrs like Adam the Woo, World of Micah and Casey Neistat and wondered if I could do it(I am, just starting actually), but I digress. I always wondered why someone didn't make video of quality(and I mean QUALITY, not someone doing video selfies and giggling the whole time) of the great areas of Pittsburgh. The best people could see, that I knew, was from Rick Sebak on WQED. Then, I found your channel today. I am humbled by your videos Man, these are WORKS OF ART. You bring the best of the city without compromising the downside. All the aspects of the area are expertly filmed and scored. Well Done Sir, Well done! I will be a Patreon subscriber in the coming weeks for sure!
I was born and raised in the Run along with my mom and dad. I could not think of a better way to capture the Run. Thank you for such a thoughtful and caring approach to this neighborhood. I also couldn't agree more with the neighbors highlighted in the video.
Just as a note. My Mom's side of the family founded and went to the big church, St John's in your video. My Dad and his family founded and attended St Joachim's Roman Catholic Church down under the overpass. That church is now closed along wit the grade school across Saline street. I mention this because they and the church community were Slovak immigrants. I wanted to give them a shout out since they tend to get forgotten in the "Carpatho Rusyn St John's - Andy Warhol" Run facts. Slovak immigrants were a large part of the Run as well. Thanks!
Dude they didn't get Sid in the video.
Outstanding work. My wife and visited Pittsburg from Vancouver this past fall and we fell in love with the tiny fraction of your city we got to see. Your videos call me back to explore further and deeper.
Darryll Doucette Pittsburghers love Canadians but we also love our “ h” at the end of Pittsburgh! Lol ! There were times in our history when Pittsburgh was spelled without the “h” but, now that we have it, we want to keep it!
Connie Crawford Doh! Pittsburgh! Pittsburgh! Pittsburgh!
The neighborhood's and the communities are pittsburgh its what makes Pittsburgh ......Pittsburgh please everyone sign the petition for the people who live in those neighborhoods
thanks for the support!
Great video. My grandparents lived in the Run, on Acorn. I learned to drive on those streets, was baptized and made my first holy communion at St. John’s. I’m an atheist, but that church will always hold a special place in my heart.
My dad tended bar at the Hunkie Club behind Big Jim’s. He taught me the numbers 2-10 by having me play the poker machine lol. When people talk about how Pittsburgh used to be I always think of the Run of my youth. J&L was still running over in Hazelwood, and there were still old Hinkies from back in the old world speaking in Eastern European accents, and old women in babushkas. I could go on and on about the Run.
Pittsburgh has always been on my radar since im from Ohio but after watching this neighborhood series years ago I now want to live there post-grad.
I originally clicked on this video bc I thought your name was weird and wanted to see what this long-haired hippie fellow was up to. You had like no views on these vids at the time of me viewing and I was really surprised by your videoing, editing, and narration. After watching multiple neighborhood vids I subscribed and started day dreaming about living there. Now that Im in my last year of college I hope to find a job in Pittsburgh next year. Thx for the vids and content to day dream about, Mr. Bog.
Dean you are an INCREDIBLE artist ! A+ again and did not know about Andy Warhol church thing. signed the petition too .
Thank you Mark!! I thought it was really neat that Andy spent so much time in the Run
Lived on Four mille run. Wasn't the most desirable place when I grew up there in the 70s. The mills were in action and we were bathed in sulfur suet. A few small stores. Landslide closed us off from Oakland. Kept traffic out but progress down.Tight and insulated. An easy walk up the tracks or hop a train to the enjoy the culture of Oakland and the nature of Schenley park. The park was our back yard. Flooded almost every spring. Fond memories. Was that Paris talking at the beginning of the video?
Hey buddy, this was a damn good job you did with this docu. Tasty. good craftsmanship. Understated, artistic powerful in its simplicity. Thanks. .
Just subscribed to your channel and I live about an hour away and my daughter lives in the burgh now so I'm planning on moving here shortly and love this little part of Pittsburgh and never heard of " the run"! Love the way the"villagers" talk about this community.
Dang! I love these Pittsburgh videos! Your work adds to the constant coolness and creativity that I always see that is coming out of that city.
Thank you! Pittsburgh has loads of talented artists.
What a beautiful political message you've uncovered! This documentary was so impactful to watch! Back in March, I was in an Airbnb in Greenfield and I remember walking down "The Run" and being completely fascinated with it. When I move to Pittsburgh in 2020, I'll be visiting The Run properly this time, I've got to pay a visit to the Byzantine Church too! Thanks for the amazing doc Dean!!
You are very welcome! Thats crazy that you stumbled upon the Run. So few people know about it. Definitely check out the church and Big Jims.
@@DeanBog Definitely a must! I'll check them out! :D Thank you for the video!!
Love your videos sir! Also I was wondering what ended up happening with the petition to prevent the new roadway, did some googling and found some good news from 2023: here’s a quick excerpt: “On June 11, residents of Panther Hollow, Four Mile Run, and Hazelwood gathered with supporters in Panther Hollow to celebrate the demise of the Mon-Oakland Connector (MOC) shuttle road and uplift a new vision of community-centered development in its place.” 🎉🎉
Great vid.! To live in an all pre-gentrification area - what a dream! I lived in a mixed (delapitation and brand new) area that still remains as such. Lots of quad unit houses built in the 20’s to 12 unit and under complexes from the 60’s. They have either been re-habed with a rent hike, sold and twin townhomes put in it’s place, or still has all the charm of the woodwork trimmings, built in corner cabinets, bookcases, and telephone shelves but is plagued with mold. The city would try and assist change by doing sweeps of the older ones and citing certain codes aren’t met resulting in fines and color coded stickers on the front door to not be removed. In some cases, it wasn’t enough for the residents to own the home when someone else owned the street and sent everyone packing. Thankfully, most of the restaurants and bars still remain to get that old house fix. Hope everything works out for this lovely slice of cozy!
Keep the videos coming I love them thank you and I signed the petition because I 100% believe in keeping Pittsburgh a city of neighborhoods we don't need to be like other cities we are perfect just the way we are
Thanks Nick!!
Yea! Deadheads in Pittsburgh!😁💛
@@mikewallin6049 right on brother
Oh my it's now 3 years later and I love this neighborhood even though I've never been there, I hope it remains as it is,
I use to eat at Big Jim's at least once a week for lunch when I use to work on 2nd Avenue. The run is a great neighborhood.
We used to frequent Big Jim’s after our bike excursions to the Eliza Furnace Trail when we were young. I’ve since moved away but that’s crazy to know Big Jim’s is still there.
Great work, regards from Belgium Europe. I signed the petition for sure. Just love your Pittsburgh video's.
Wow! So happy to find this! My mom grew up here over 85years ago (she's 91 now), my grandparents married in the church you showed and mom was a member when she came along. Most residents came from the "old country" in Czechoslovakia and when my aunt had a candystore there she was related to most of the familys. Mom told me about the flooding and how the manhole cover used to "blow" which means they haven't fixed the problem there in over 85years! How could a major city like Pittsburgh allow this to happen for so long and why would they now say they'll fix it but tie it to a multi-million dollar plan to destroy this historical area?
If you'd like to help the residents of The Run save their neighborhood, please read and sign the petition at this link: actionnetwork.org/petitions/our-money-our-solutions
Im not from pittsburgh nor PA but i live in a flood prone area, so i can feel for these residents. It also looks like a magical spot that shouldnt be disturbed
If you'd like to help the residents of The Run save their neighborhood, please read and sign the petition at this link: actionnetwork.org/petitions/our-money-our-solutions
@@WeMediaI just signed! 👍😊👍
2:31 THIS. It's funny cause I paused the video and just had the revelation right before you said that. Now I know. I love the neighborhoods series so much man. Even though I'm from Westmoreland County....I've been to these areas throughout my life and just love it. Your cinematography is just awesome and top notch!
These videos have reignited my love of pittsburgh neighborhoods. Thank you for making them. I think you would really like Millvale- especially the Attic and Mr. smalls
Glad to hear that! I do like Millvale. I dont know the Attic but Mr. Smalls is my favorite concert venue in the burgh.
Dean Bog even if you don’t include it in the video I would highly recommend visiting the Attic! The coolest record shop I have been to. Jerry’s in squirrel hill is also great.
I grew up in Greenfield, when I talk to people even from the city and mention " Down the Run" I get looks! Like they've never heard of the run!
I grew up here and have never heard of it until this video. I mean I have drove past it but never knew the name
Yes this is crazy im 40 been living in the burgh my whole life and never heard of this neighborhood. Great video 💯
@@daemarregan1461 Thats crazy to me! I learned how to drive a car down there as a young kid in 92. I was ten mins away walking distance but still, a lot of people dont know of The Run it seems.
Sometimes if you mention Big Jims people will go 'ohhhh that neighborhood'. But yeah, for the most part nobody knows about it!
My parents grew up in greenfield. My uncle lives in the run. I lived in greenfield till about ‘96 then moved to the south hills.
Before I left Pittsburgh for college I worked at the J & L Steel mill for the summer, 2nd Ave and Bates St! Right by the Hot Metal Bridge. That was in 1965. Also worked at Carnegie Tech when it changed names to Carnegie Mellon. Still think of it by the old name@
Best video yet, Dean. Man I feel for those people. I found myself yelling at the phone screen, "It's THEIR money, ya jag-offs!"
Thank you! Haha Im glad it provoked some emotion
I don't know a single thing about Pittsburgh, and can't say why exactly captured my interest here, but you have truly incredible skills as a documentarian-the editing, the camera work and directing, the music, the content of the interviews, and the love you clearly have for both the art of filmmaking and the people of your city, are just mind blowing and inspiring
Gorgeous. Instant subscribe. Any update on The Run?
Thank you for being up some old memories of The Run. I grew up on those streets and hills in the 60's and 70's. Went to school at St. Jochim' s
It was just a great place to grow up
If you ever want to come and do an interview, I run Swirling Wind Vapors down in southside. I grew up in Pittsburgh my whole life and I'm planning on college around here. DM me if you are interested. Finding your videos has been helping me appreciate my city so deeply. Thank you for the inspiration.
I really enjoy when you find a restaurant or park that's special to a neighborhood, and eat there. It gives me a great excuse to experience the neighborhood!
the pumpkin sounds like he's from Boston. coincidence? love the channel. makes me miss living in my hometown!!!!
love these videos but they re making me so homesick, just moved away
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:( the burgh is always here waitin for ya. you should go explore your new location a bit!
Move back💛
Signed...local 95 Union Hall there too!
The production quality of these videos is outstanding. On par with any documentary you’ll find on Netflix or HBO.
Out of all of the things I miss about Pittsburgh, Big Jim's is at the very top of my list! I used to eat the whole Big Jim's zone and walk up the steps to my house at the top of Greenfield almost once a week!
Dean, I hope you continue your Neighborhood series. I've moved from the Burgh, but like everybody from there, there's a lifetime pride. I believe it's the best city in America, and deserves the attention you have given to its uniqueness, its history, its beauty, and the people who have an almost rural earthiness.
Very cool seeing the some of the issues the community of the The Run is facing. It really brings a further glimpse at the pulse of this neighborhood.
Glad to hear you enjoyed it. I try to keep these super positive so highlighting an issue was a challenge.
Way to go... signed the petition....will always support anything positive for the city... just live in Charlotte NC now
Just found this series today - love it! I'm currently living on the edge of north side/troy hill, and formerly lived in south side for a couple years so it's really fun to view everything in a different lens. Keep 'em coming!
I've lived here my whole life and never knew about this gem. Thank you I've subscribed
Thank you! Stop by the Run!
This is amazing. The woman with the cat is my neighbor. I could see my car so I know I was right across the street during her interview. Would've loved to give you some knucks on this great series
Woah I went to Jerry's Records the other day and forgot exactly where it was and ended up in The Run and didn't even realize it. What a lovely community and what a great episode of Neighborhoods Dean! I am glad this was made so now I am informed on this issue of Pittsburgh trying to connect The Run with Oakland.
Next time I'm in town for a Steelers game I'm hitting up Big Jim's. Steelers fan from West Texas. 💪🏽
Thank you, Dean! You're a master at what you're doing! Love your use of score -- the music is great.
I live in NH but am a frequent #pgh visitor and hopefully a future resident...no place like it!
I went to Pitt - finished BA in 1992 - Then I worked in Pittsburgh from October 96- spring 97 as a grill cook - I enjoyed visiting Penn Ave and the strip district. I always loved Schenley Park
Been binging your videos for the past few days and I gotta say, you are an artist, you're clever, a little bit funny, and I'm getting the best kind of feel for the city. Cheers!
You have a great gift of delivery with style!! Really good work!
My mum has her fathers boat papers from when he was 13 and came from czechoslovakia. He and his wife, my grandmother, were the original people who opened a bar where Zanos is. The house next to it, the one at the end at the end of acorn, that was the first house on the run to have an indoor toilet - according to family folklore anyways, i guess that was something all the families argued about back in the day XD
My dad’s godmother lived in that house you speak of when I was growing up. My grandparents lived on the opposite side of Acorn about three quarters of the way up.
Gonna be honest, this video makes me cry and smile at the same time. I want to take a short trip to the run next year. This makes me smile that our city is so diverse and creative, but it pisses me off that they want to destroy a small community like this. I would like to see the city improve the necessities and skip the wants...
Thank you Dean for sharing this video, and the rest of your videos! Even though i live in Gibsonia, I want to move to the city with these folks and live a life like this!
We visit Pittsburgh at least once every January. There’s just something about Pittsburgh when it’s bundled up and lightly covered in snow
Great video! As a Run resident, two things:
Flooding has been happening in The Run for the past 100 years. The video made it sound limited to the past decade.
Big missed opportunity to interview the old ladies of The Run. There's a a few (usually Slovak) ladies north of 80 who have lived here since the 1930s and never moved! Of course, they probably wouldn't have come out of the house during the filming of this but I guarantee they were watching you from their windows.
Xavya also, those ladies remember when Boundary was a through street. It was only closed in the 1980s.
1:48 I think she totally nails it. Speaking as a nonresident who's only aware of the neighborhood from working there a time or two its a place you don't notice, and if you do you're not sure how to actually get there from where you are. There are places with similar characteristics in the city, but none of them are as unheard of in spite of being so clearly visible. 6:35 also great tshirt promoting a beautiful place.
Been here since I was born (21 years), never heard of the run until now
I'm so early, Fort Pitt is holding off the British
bravo
It’s a Star Fort the original includes the old prison and courthouse. Pittsburgh has a silly amount of old world buildings preserved and still functioning. Humans did not build them, those were superior beings. LOVE PGH!
@jamaica70
okay I know I'm late but as a local and a history buff this comment irks me. Fort Pitt was actually a British fort, and wasn't the first fort to be built in Pittsburgh. Way, WAY back in 1754 the French originally built Fort Duquesne, to try and lock in trade in the Ohio Valley and get control of the Mississippi river to make sure the trade in Louisiana (big cross continent one, the one we bought on the cheap, not the bayou) could be connected to trade in Canada. Fort Duquense is small, and nothing the size of Fort Pitt, but is the reason we have things like Duquesne University.
Around the time the Ohio River Valley (the modern day Rust Belt) was a big heckin deal to Britain and France, and they were both rushing to take control of the three rivers just because of how valuable the position is. France got there first, but Britain wasn't far off. South east of Pittsburgh in a place called Jumonville Glen there was a young British land surveyor with a small armed group with him and some Native Americans too.
They rolled up on these French camped out, and the Native American (Mingo indians) Tanacharison got hella pissed at the French being there in the first place and they ambushed the French. The British with them, while not necessarily innocent to violence or French hatred, basically said "oi righto, fuck the bloody french" and joined in the fighting. Turns out the guy there, Joeseph Longname Jumonville was pretty important, and when word got back to Fort Duquesne, the French were PISSED.
So the British have an "oh shit" moment and buhl on out of there, and end up building a fort out of necessity, called Fort Necessity. The young surveyor with military hopes was getting ready for his first taste of warfare, you may have heard of him- his name is George Washington, not a big deal.
The British got decimated, but the empires then got big mad at each other: causing the start of the Seven Years War, or the French and Indian War depending on where you live. That war completely reshaped the continent, and was arguably the first "world" war. Best of all, it all started some half an hour drive from dahntahn Pittsburgh on route 40 (which was actually established by Washington's crew.) Eventually the British won, and built Fort Pitt as a big fuck you to the French.
If you've read this long thanks for reading my essay. If I'm wrong please let me know, this is kind of ranty and totally an overexpansion on a joke that was completely fine. Pittsburgh finds itself quietly hidden in the middle of a BUNCH of world events, like the cure for Polio, the building of the first iron clad ships, and well, a whole bunch of American wars and controversies like the Whiskey Rebellion.
@@danesabo1278 👍😊👍
Really good video Dean! I live in South Oakland and The Run/Panther Hollow is such a treasure to the city.
Thank you! I agree. And so few people know about them!
I've gladly signed the petition and I wholeheartedly hope it's helps. It's true the people that live here are getting left behind I've seen it first hand here in the east liberty area and there's no end in sight. I really loved this video. And ps....yay for finishing that calzone😄🤗👏👏👏
Thank you! Yes, East Liberty got shafted. Such a sad story. My belly is still hurtin from the zone.
@@DeanBog I am new(ish) to the area (only been around 5 or 6 years). What happened to East Lib? I hear people talking about it a lot, but I was never around before all the changes.
I've only been to Pittsburgh once and I felt kinda like I belonger there. It's natural beauty plus industrial decay plus mix of neighborhoods has a certain appeal to me.
Lived here my whole life and yes I've seen the Run but never heard of it before 5min ago..I'm 57
Its a hidden gem!
Looking forward to a video on the Rocks. Born and raised there but now live in Denver. Family is still there.
I'll get there! Hope Denver is treating you well.
Dean Bog let me know when. I might be able to set up interviews for you. Also check out the mckees rocks historical society's Facebook page.
Loving the neighborhoods series! Please keep going! Still plenty of interesting areas!
Such a good Pittsburgh series. Thank you for the content!
Omg Brandy! I worked with her to build the Kaboom playground in Hazelwood. Such a kind and beautiful soul. So cool to see her in this video. I’m so happy I stumbled upon this video. ❤️
Glad you included Randall Taylor. Great video as always.
Thank you Ron!!
I’ve been trying to get caught up with your series, but man it’s great can’t wait to see what’s next!
6:35 I almost rented an apartment in the run from that guy 3 years ago! My roommate nixed it because there were no doors on any of the rooms. It was a cool place, but weird, and the guy kept talking about his wife. He said I could do any gardening I wanted, so I was gung ho for it, but I couldn't afford it by myself.
This is a weird coincidence. I live at Murray and Welfer in Greenfield now.
Hi Dean. I’m in town from Milwaukee and went to Big Jim’s tonight thanks to your video. Hope to see more of your work soon!
Hi. Dean look a here I am missing Pittsburgh. Pa already my friend and I am not from there but I have lived out there on the south side of Mt Oliver In just for right now I am In Philadelphia just for right now because I miss the country
Love this! Can’t wait to see you guys do all the north side neighborhoods
We would like to suggest a video on "WOODS RUN" among the next 10, do it quickly so you can include the Old Western Penitentiary before they tear it down.
Excellent show ! The production the direction, narrative, music.. Great job ! Im from the Burgh but i grew up in S Florida but my Dad n lots of fam still there. Just wanted to say again great job !!
So Glad you did ah video on this neighborhood...when I was ah kid...and say,we were going to Kennywood..we came from ALIQUIPPA...so just riding by.. looking out the window..I would always notice those golden domes...and those houses staggered along the hillside...thanks Dean, for this enlightment.
Thank you Mike! The Run always caught my eye from the parkway. Then I started playing basketball down here and the rest is history!
Love the videos! I grew up 26 miles outside of the city but I have always felt like I was part of it and it's people. I never really made it down that way much,and that's to bad, but your videos offer interesting insight on the neighborhoods. Its funny it's almost exactly like I've imagined them to be. Very Cool Thank you.
You're like a young Rick Sebak...Love it!
I go to the four mile run hockey rink all the time, it’s a super cool area
I can't sleep because I'm fascinated with your audio quality. Any tips?
I always wondered how to get to that church! I figured it was somewhere in Greenfield.
Never knew it was called the run. But is a cool neighborhood. Seems really nice and secluded for being right on the doorstep to the city.
The only time I ever saw The Run named in print on an "official" mam was a PAT bus schedule. 😊It's a gem REALLY hidden in plain sight!
Hi!!!!! I’m from Pittsburgh and would love love to see a video on the North Side!!!! I live in the Mexican War Streets and think it would be perfect!
I just came across your show. Absolutely love it. I used to work at Big Jim's. But it was the sister restaurant. The show is so interesting. Thank you.
My only hope is that some of these predominantly white neighborhoods being left behind grow to understand that the only color that matters is green and the only race that matters is to the top. Being left out of federal, state, and/or city planning is extremely detrimental to any community. Socio economic class is the only determinator of “superiority” in this country. Realize that we’re in this fight to survive, together.
Ran into Dean once in the South Side. Great guy to talk to, we BS’d for ten minutes about the city. Loves Pittsburgh as many of us do.
I’m from Pittsburgh and never heard of this place look like a chill ass place to live
Hey how yinz doing? 😁 I just stumbled on to your channel watched a few videos.. Big props to what your doing I dig it... I have family in Sewickley an surrounding areas down there. My mother grew up there an went to Avonworth HS in the 60's/70's. But by the time I was born they had moved North up to Clarion County. I find that area very interesting an so much rich history to learn about. It was such a treat to find your RUclips channel.
You are a really talented filmmaker you have ability to take ordinary things and turn them into beautiful art along with the music and the meaningful content it’s a joy to watch . Where did you learn your craft?
Ah You must do Randyland!! and northside! good ol Mexican War Streets!! its amazing just how much you can do in Pitt!!!
Definitely gonna head over there at some point!
Dean, if you plan on doing Hazelwood. Contact me. My family owns the Lytle Cafe, its the oldest/last bar in the neighborhood, we've owned it for 47 years.
I need to try it omfg
i commented on your oakland video, i also lived in greenfield for my last quarter of school, remember big jims, there was a veterans hall that used to let me drink in there right by big jims, i never heard it referred to as the run.
i remember a horrible fire in the 90s on greenfield ave where two little boys lost there lives, so sad!!!!
Digging your series, looking forward to you coming to Beechview.
Don't let them do to the Run what they did to much of North Side.
Love how centrally located yet secluded The Run is; The best Pittsburgh neighborhood no one knows about. Big Jim's is good but I prefer a Fiori's calzone any day of the week!
13:44
loll
"what are you doing"
I wanna know how it ended
Absolutely incredible.
Thank you Hannah!
I freakin love your series!!! i anxiously await them weekly!! keep it up!! You should venture south a bit and check out good ol' Weirton or Steubenville!! Id love to take you around!! lets see we have shittons of Funeral homes, "Cafes"aka casinos with 6 or less machines, smog...i live in what is so graciously referred to as "Pew Town", banks and fast food restaurants! I mean come on what else do I need to persuade you ! lol You can do 3 states in one day!
Thank you Jamie!! Steubenville is mentioned in my all time favorite movie - That Thing You Do. Pew Town is a great name
This is beautiful. Great job on this.