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Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Monday, June 2, 2025  UC's Business Accelerator Program helps West Virginians looking to grow their business…job opportunities abound in construction trades throughout West Virginia…and take the next step toward advancing your career by signing up for a WorkForce WV Statewide Virtual Job Fair…on today's daily304.   #1 – From UCWV– Are you looking to start or grow a business? Sign up for the Business Accelerator Program at the University of Charleston's Downtown Innovation Hub. To be a sophisticated business owner, you need a systematic way to grow your business. The skilled professionals at UC DIH have worked with dozens of growth companies from startups to multi-million-dollar enterprises to develop a systems approach that brings clarity to business management, enabling you to scale up and grow your business. Learn more: https://www.ucwv.edu/innovation/dih/   #2 – From METRO NEWS – Those with the construction trades in West Virginia say technology has transformed and added opportunities for those looking for job opportunities in the Mountain State. Affiliated Construction Trades West Virginia Executive Director Justin Williams says a wide range of good-paying jobs are available for people willing to sweat and work with their hands. Several members of the trades from West Virginia are in Ohio working on the construction of a microchip plan. Closer to home, there is the major bridge project over the Monongahela River in Morgantown, work on the WVU campus, a new Mon Health facility in the Bridgeport area and the $20 million Morris Family Health and Fitness Complex at Glenville State University. “The studies say over the next 15 years a great number of trades members are going to be retirement-eligible,” Williams said. “I'm not saying they're going to retire, but we need to train the workers to be able to fill those positions.” Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2025/05/27/officials-say-skilled-trades-jobs-available-in-west-virginia/   #3 – From WORKFORCE WV– Are you a West Virginia job seeker looking to change or advance your career? Through the Virtual Statewide Job Fairs, you can chat with multiple organizations that are hiring all across West Virginia!  As an attendee, you can apply, live chat, video chat and interview virtually with employers participating in the event.  Virtual job fairs are scheduled for June 4, July 2 and August 6. Register now and take the next step toward starting or advancing your new career! Read more: https://workforcewv.org/statewide-virtual-job-fairs/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Eight years ago, a 19 year old Jimmy Filerman had his first experience in the US Open Cup as a player for the South Florida Surf in USL League Two. A team of mostly amateur players in their schools' offseasons came together to face Miami FC, who at the time was spending big money to put together a competitive roster in the NASL with Manager Alessandro Nesta (of Italian National Team Fame). The team of kids tied the game in the 76' before Miami put the go-ahead goal away in the 80'. It was the type of game that makes this tournament so special. It gives young players the opportunity to test themselves against seasoned professionals. It puts David up against Goliath in a winner-take-all one match battle. It gives players that have given their youth to the game an experience they won't forget. Lastly, it is truly the only open thing that exists in our world of soccer with a closed pyramid. Jimmy would return back to Old Dominion for two more seasons after that and end his college career in 2019. Despite Covid doing its best to kill off parts of the fragile US Soccer Lower Leagues, he found a home in Detroit City in 2020 and 2021. He was part of those DCFC teams that completely dominated NISA. With Covid putting a pause on the Open Cup due to travel restrictions, there were no opportunities for him to play the tournament while playing for the club. But 2021 would take Filerman down to Greenville Triumph for his first experience playing in the professional ranks of USL. It was here that he'd see US Open Cup action for the second time. Greenville triumphed (dad joke) over Oakland Roots for a first round cupset and that set up a home game for them against MLS' Charlotte FC. The 4,000 person capacity stadium witnessed their 3rd Division squad take Charlotte to extra time where they eventually succumbed 2-1. “They subbed in guys like Christian Fuchs” says Jimmy on the pod. “Just being on the field with guys you grew up watching, and those big entities where you know how much money they're bringing in and how much money has gone into the roster is just different.” After a broken leg ended his time at Greenville, Jimmy joined up with the Maryland Bobcats in 2023 and was part of a roster that took down the Ocean City Nor'easters on a last second winner before succumbing on the road to the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on a cold, wet night along the Monongahela River. Fast forward to Jimmy in 2025 and a lot has changed. The 19 year old kid that admittedly loved him some College is now a 28 year old man that has had a lasting career in the 3rd and 4th divisions of the US Soccer Pyramid. A lot has happened in those eight years. Things have come full circle for Jimmy as he returned to the Open Cup as an amateur 8 years after being there with South Florida Surf. Jimmy linked back up with his DC United Academy running mate, Lucas Mendes, who is the creative force and visionary behind Virginia Dream FC. For those that do not know, the Dream have been quickly building up accommodates as one of the best Amateur sides in the country. The club won the NPSL Mid-Atlantic last year, the Spring and Fall 2024 UPSL Seasons, and the 2024 Virginia Super Soccer League. Then they qualified for the 2025 US Open Cup by beating Alexandria Reds and the Aegean Hawks FC of the United States Amateur Soccer Association (USASA). The Dream came into City Stadium with a chip on their shoulders. A squad full of players that had been there before and players that know they should still be there (special shout out to Elijah Amo who absolutely needs a call from a pro side…). After an 8' minute penalty kick was calmly slotted into the corner by former Bobcat Nicolas Likulia, it was clear Richmond was in for a fight from the pesky amateur side. After a banger from the Kickers' James Vaughn drew them equal in the 36', the Dream held on to head into the locker room at 1-1. After taking some abuse in front of their goal at the end of the first half, the Dream became the aggressors and put home two more goals. One from Suchecki in the 53' and another from former Bobcat Mike Akinkoye in the 61'. With the lead in hand and the armband on, Jimmy came alive and showed he still has what it takes to compete on this level. Making tackles and shouting instructions. The cupset was on. When the final whistle blew, it was the Dream marching on to the next round of the 2025 US Open Cup. On Wednesday, April 2nd, the Dream head to Segra Field to take on its next Goliath; the USL Championships' Loudoun United. While it will be another uphill battle, I wouldn't count them out.

Crystal Smith and Shelby Durbin are 2 busy moms who were looking for a fun way to workout - enter Twisted Fitness! Twisted Fitness is located in Charleroi, South of Pittsburgh on the Monongahela River. With their wide array of high-energy offerings, they strive to make fitness fun and provide an environment where everyone feels like family when they come through the doors! One of their flagship classes is Bungee Fitness. Check out their website and social media below: https://twistedfitness.godaddysites.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedfitnessllc IG @twistedfitnessllc

In episode 717: America's Giant River Monster, guest hosts, The Great and Powerful Mr. E and Jay Clone #?... from Cryptids of the Corn, explore two chilling legends: the Beast of Cherubusco and the Ojua of the Monongahela River. From a turtle so massive it bankrupted a man, to a river creature with a taste for human prey, these stories blur the line between cryptid and folklore. Were these ancient beasts survivors from a prehistoric era, or are they something far more mysterious? Mr. E and Jay Clone dive into the mystery surrounding the Appalachian river legends and uncover the monstrous truth lurking in America's waterways. Cryptids of the Corn: Apple | Spotify | Website Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts List: https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/helene-relief Sasquatch and The Missing Man: merkelfilms.com Merkel Media Apparel: merkmerch.com The Confessionals Members App: Apple Store: https://apple.co/3UxhPrh Google Play: https://bit.ly/43mk8kZ Become a member for AD FREE listening and EXTRA shows: theconfessionalspodcast.com/join AFFILIATES Go Silent with SLNT Faraday Bags: https://alnk.to/clXuRY5 EMP Shield: empshield.com Coupon Code: "tony" for $50 off every item you purchase! SPONSORS SIMPLISAFE TODAY: simplisafe.com/confessionals UNCOMMON GOODS: uncommongoods.com/tony GHOSTBED: GhostBed.com/tony CONNECT WITH US Website: www.theconfessionalspodcast.com Email: contact@theconfessionalspodcast.com Subscribe to the Newsletter: https://www.theconfessionalspodcast.com/the-newsletter MAILING ADDRESS: Merkel Media 257 N. Calderwood St., #301 Alcoa, TN 37701 SOCIAL MEDIA Subscribe to our YouTube: https://bit.ly/2TlREaI Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/theconfessionals/ Discord: https://discord.gg/KDn4D2uw7h Show Instagram: theconfessionalspodcast Tony's Instagram: tonymerkelofficial Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheConfessionalsPodcas Twitter: @TConfessionals Tony's Twitter: @tony_merkel Produced by: @jack_theproducer OUTRO MUSIC Joel Thomas - Head In The Clouds YouTube | Apple Music | Spotify

Last year the Biden administration tasked federal agencies with considering environmental justice in their decisionmaking. Some say that isn't happening as planning for the seven new hydrogen hubs moves forward nationwide. Water quality in Pennsylvania streams is being hindered by aging dams, many of which are dangerous and obsolete. Climate-related weather like flash floods and extreme heat impacts people experiencing homelessness. Also, an environmental group wants state regulators to tighten water pollution restrictions on a U.S. Steel plant near Pittsburgh which has released oil into the Monongahela River. Friends of the Riverfront released a new plan for recreation in Pittsburgh's three rivers. PECO, formerly the Philadelphia Electric Company, has agreed to add solar energy to its mix of sources that generate electricity for customers in southeast Pennsylvania. Help us gear up to hold newly elected officials accountable at the state and federal levels and keep an eye on those in power - by becoming a member with your donation. All gifts will be doubled through December 31st. Thanks to everyone who has already become a member! 

In this episode, the Creeps snack on the odd delights of Meiji's Chocorooms, a mushroom shaped biscuit coated in milk and dark chocolate (and thankfully for Kelsey contains no actual mushrooms) Then, Matt ushers us into Spooky Season with a few local legends, all of which involving creatures in and around The Mon, the Monongahela River, which flows through the Fairmont and Morgantown areas North into Pennsylvania. For this episode, we cover the Ogua, an enormous snapping turtle-like animal, the Monongy, which is a sort of odd fish that is said to be half human and possibly fought people in wartime, and the Rivesville River monster, a big long serpent like swimming animal with at least one fin. They also talk about Cadbury pumpkins, candy corn, orcas, and wild ad memes.

On July 30, 1920, the steamboat Rival docked at Bird's Run Landing in Pittsburgh after making stops along the Monongahela River. It was the engineer who entered the ballast bunker and discovered a lifeless body of a stowaway partially buried beneath a pile of coal. Neither the engineer, captain, nor any of the crew members had any idea how, when, or why he had gotten aboard the vessel, and no identification was found of the body. But things got even stranger after the body of the unidentified man was taken to the city morgue. (Note: No new episodes in August. Pennsylvania Oddities will return on September 1.) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paoddities/support

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, May 10, 2024. Hey, West Virginia lovers -- share your #AlmostHeaven adventures on social media -- we've even got some caption ideas for you! Group bike rides aim to make Morgantown streets more accessible. And register your kids for some exciting STEMventure Camps at Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV TOURISM – West Virginia is just too beautiful not to share with the rest of the world. Whether you're hiking a trail, driving along our iconic country roads, reconnecting with nature or snapping a selfie on an Almost Heaven swing, you'll find endless opportunities for taking beautiful photos. Share your West Virginia adventures on social media using #AlmostHeaven, and check out some caption ideas to elevate your next post about the Mountain State.  Read more: https://wvtourism.com/15-captions-for-your-next-almostheaven-post/   #2 – From WV PUBLIC –  As temperatures start to rise, people are taking the opportunity to get outside. One group in Morgantown is taking to the streets on their bicycles. On an unseasonably warm evening in March, just as the sun was setting across the Monongahela River, a group of about 20 gathered at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Park amphitheater, ready to take to the streets on their bikes. Organizer Drew Gatlin said promoting bikes as a viable mode of transportation is an objective of the social rides, albeit a secondary one. “It's just a good time on bikes, exploring Morgantown streets and essentially trying to spread the joy that I know at least to be riding on two wheels in Morgantown,” Gatlin said. Read more: https://wvpublic.org/group-bike-rides-aim-to-make-city-streets-more-accessible/?es_id=b90fee83f0   #3 – From MFG.MARSHALL –  Each year, the Marshall Advanced Manufacturing Center offers week-long Maker Camps in June, July and August. Campers from middle school to high school age get firsthand experience in 3D design, 3D printing, laser cutting, assembly, coding, and other STEM-related activities.  Register now for 2024 STEMventure Camps! Learn more: https://www.mfg.marshall.edu/education-training/camps/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

HOSMER MOUNTAIN BOYS  are a bluegrass band from the eastern hills of Connecticut with major influences from Bill Monroe, Don Reno, Earl Scruggs, Lester Flatt and Karl Shiflett, which include a 2-finger thumb picking style like Merle Travis. They play 1950s-style traditional bluegrass music ERIC VINCENT HUEY is the son of four generations of coal miners (and frontman of The Surreal McCoys. He grew up along the banks of the Monongahela River in West Virginia. On his debut solo album, Appalachian Gothic, is a musical love letter to the Appalachia of his youth while wrestling with the hard contemporary realities of a region that's been left behind in so many ways yet remains richly interwoven into the cultural fabric of America. WoodSongs Kid: Redmond Day, the 13-year-old boy from Connecticut.

This is a Special Edition of the Shaping Opinion Podcast called “1979: City of Champions.” In this extended episode (90 minutes), we take you to when Pittsburgh became the “City of Champions,” and how its impact went well beyond the field, or just baseball or football fans. In the end, it's about what sports can do to bolster an entire people who are going through hard times. Guests include: Kent Tekulve, Joe Gordon, Lanny Frattare, Michael MacCambridge, John Steigerwald and Walter Iooss, Jr. This is the story of Pittsburgh, City of Champions, like you've never heard it before. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Full_Episode_-_City_of_Champions_auphonic.mp3 In this episode, we start with a group of Pittsburgh steelworkers who are standing around waiting for the arrival of two Pittsburgh sports icons. They stand in the cold and drafty Jones and Laughlin steel mill along the banks of the Monongahela River. The smoke stack above their building belches out thick black smoke. The stack next to it literally belches out fire. The air around the mill is thick with the smell of burning sulfur. If you're one of the kids at the playground on the bluff above that mill in South Oakland, you're at eye level with the top of those stacks and you can see that fire. You can see that smoke pouring out, and the air smells like rotten eggs.  You can't avoid it. Down below, the guests of honor have arrived. They are both co-honorees - named Sports Illustrated's Sportsmen of the Year. Willie Stargell of the World Series Champion Pittsburgh Pirates and Terry Bradshaw, of the three-time Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers. About 15 steelworkers, clad in their green and gray mill uniforms, where hard hats and safety glasses, and they crowd around Stargell and Bradshaw, who are in their own work uniforms. Instantly, these tough and grizzled veterans of the mill become boyish football fans when the two baseball and football stars come in. Not much is getting done around the mill right now. With them is another legend. The photographer. But not just any photographer. He's a GOAT in his own right. Walter Iooss, Jr. is Sports Illustrated's best ever. Ever see that photo of Joe Namath predicting a Jets Super Bowl win at pool side? That was Walter. What about the shot of Joe Montana throwing to Dwight Clark in the 1981 NFC Championship game, the one they called, “The Catch?” That was Walter, too. From Tiger Woods to Michael Jordan, to the iconic Swimsuit editions. If you can conjure up an iconic sports or swimsuit image in your mind, there's a good chance Walter captured it for you. And here he is, lighting the floor of a steel mill to take a shot that would soon become iconic in its own right. Willie Stargell in his World Series champion uniform. Gold shirt with black pants. Next to him, Terry Bradshaw in his Super Bowl champion uniform, that classic black shirt with boxed numbers and gold pants. Surrounding them are those steelworkers. Walter told me there really wasn't much to setting up the shot, but what it stood for, well, that was something else. Welcome to 1979 and Pittsburgh, The City of Champions. In this episode we take you through, chronologically, the year Pittsburgh became the City of Champions, along with stories, insights, and what it all came to mean. Guests Lanny Frattare Joe Gordon Walter Iooss, Jr. John Steigerwald Kent Tekulve Michael MacCambridge Photo Credit: Sports Illustrated and Walter Iooss, Jr. Links Two Champs from the “City of Champions,” Sports Illustrated 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL.com 1979 World Series, MLB.com Kent Tekulve, MLB.com Steelers PR Maven Honored by Pro Football Hall of Fame, Jewish Chronicle Rise of the Steelers, American Football Database Lanny Frattare, Waynesburg University The John Steigerwald Show, AM1250 “The Answer” Walter Iooss, Jr., His Website Michael MacCambridge, His Author Website

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Tuesday, Jan. 23 You've heard of Mothman, but did you know the Monongahela River also has its own cryptid legends? Check out some WV small towns perfect for outdoor lovers. And a Morgantown manufacturer gets a boost from the state to help create more jobs…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV EXPLORER – Far from the city lights that shimmer about its mouth at the Golden Triangle at Pittsburgh, the Monongahela River rises more than 200 miles away in some of the most remote reaches in the Appalachian Mountains -- so it's no surprise that these remote stretches have spurned legends of river monsters. Historian Glenn Lough of Fairmont speculated that indigenous peoples first invented tales of monsters to frighten Europeans away from their camps, and settlers recycled these tales to impress new residents. One of the oldest legends is the Ogua -- described in the late 1700s by a youth stationed at Fort Harmer in present-day Marietta, Ohio. The creature is said to be amphibious, lurking in the water by day but crawling out of the water at night to feast on deer Legend has it the Monongy -- a half man, half fish creature -- has been lurking in the river since the French and Indian War. The Rivesville Monster was discovered in 1983, when a coal miner fishing for channel catfish near the town spotted a large fin with a serpentine tail moving toward him. If you're brave enough to search for these monsters, you can learn more about them on the Marion County CVB website. Read more: https://wvexplorer.com/2024/01/18/monongahela-river-monsters-pittsburgh-fairmont-wv/   #2 – From WORLD ATLAS – West Virginia charms every visitor, especially outdoor enthusiasts, with sensational natural attractions well suited for hiking, biking, paddling, and other recreational activities. Much of these natural enticements are welcome gifts for those who look beyond the cities and into the small towns of this charming state. From the lovely riverside towns of Barboursville to the unforgettable grandeur of mountain towns like Elkins, the outdoors are full of treats for enthusiasts.  Visit www.wvtourism.com to learn more about other small towns, from White Sulphur Springs to Berkeley Springs, that are perfect for outdoor lovers. Read more: https://www.worldatlas.com/cities/8-best-small-towns-in-west-virginia-for-outdoor-enthusiasts.html   #3 – From WV COMMERCE – Safe UV, based out of Morgantown, is creating jobs and healthier spaces in its community. Made up of WVU alumni, the company manufactures germicidal, ultra-violet lamps - a new product to a relatively new industry.  It's not easy, however, to secure funding for the physical capital necessary for UV lamp manufacturing. With help from the West Virginia Economic Development Authority, Safe UV can create more and more manufacturing and technology jobs for their community. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w34sE7nvjnU   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Friday, Dec. 1    Holiday shopping got you down? Find the perfect WV themed gift for the outdoor lover in your life. Meet the business and community leaders comprising the 2024 Class of Young Guns. And Morgantown's Mountaintop Beverage is off to a strong start…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV TOURISM – Don't let long lines and retail nightmares steal your holiday spirit. Buying the perfect gift for everyone on your list is easy this year, especially if they're a lover of Wild, Wonderful West Virginia and the great outdoors.  We have something for everyone from your favorite angler to the family fashionista: hunting and fishing licenses, West Virginia themed apparel, West Virginia State Park gift cards and more. View our gift guide to wrap up your shopping today! Read more: https://wvtourism.com/gift/    #2 – From WV EXECUTIVE – Every year, West Virginia Executive magazine recognizes 10 exceptional West Virginians for their ongoing work to improve the world around them.  Each Young Gun honoree must live and work in West Virginia, be 43 years of age or younger at the time of induction, excel in their career and be an active participant in their community. Head over to www.wvexecutive.com to meet the 2024 Class of Young Guns.  Do you know a local leader making a difference in their community? The magazine accepts nominations year-round. Read more: https://wvexecutive.com/introducing-the-young-guns-class-of-2024/   #3 – From METRO NEWS – The 330,000-square-foot Mountaintop Beverage facility in the Morgantown Industrial Park is running at about two-thirds capacity with plans to grow. The company specializes in the production of dairy products using the aseptic process, a rapid heating process that extends shelf life.  Mountaintop Beverage employs more than 200 and that number could grow up to 500 as capacity increases. Production is expected to grow substantially when the $70 million new bridge is completed across the Monongahela River, making MIP a true multi-modal facility. “We have been able to employ fifth-generation farmers, people who are interested in staying in West Virginia, and people who are interested in helping with food insecurity in their communities and regional communities at some point,” People Team Leader Beth Pratt said. Pratt, together with President and CEO Jeff Sokal, has met with officials from Monongalia County Schools regarding a proposed vocational and college prep facility to train local workers. Read more: https://wvmetronews.com/2023/11/26/mountaintop-beverage-off-to-a-strong-start-with-growth-possibilities-and-partnerships-in-the-future/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

542. Part 1 of our conversation with our friend Elista Istre. She has written a book entitled, Josette and Friends Cook a Gumbo. “This beautifully written and illustrated children's book is a brilliant blend of Louisiana's culture and cuisine.”— Chef John Folse "Cool fall days and warm, cozy friendships bring Josette and her friends together to cook a delicious gumbo bursting with flavor. As the children add their favorite ingredients to the pot, they stir up some fascinating stories about Louisiana's people—including Cajuns, Creoles, American Indians, French, Africans, Germans, and Spanish Isleños. While spicing up their friendship in Mama's kitchen, what will Josette and her friends discover about each other and their own connections to this tasty dish? Bon appétit!" "Dr. Elista Istre, a native and lifelong resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, is a descendant of Cajuns, French Creoles, and Spanish Isleños. An avid traveler with a passion for cultures across the globe, Elista has been sharing her region's diverse heritage with audiences of all ages around the world for more than twenty years. Elista founded her own company Belle Heritage to provide consulting expertise and create cultural experiences that inspire individuals and organizations to celebrate the beauty of heritage." (ULL Press) This week in Louisiana history. September 30, 1764. D'Abbadie acknowledges receipt of transfer of colony from French to Spanish. This week in New Orleans history. This week in Louisiana. Steamboat Washington Arrives in New Orleans October 7, 1816. Commemorative Stamp Issued March 3, 1989. Watercolor by Richard Schlecht. On October 7, 1816 the Washington, built by Henry M. Shreve, was the first double-decker. steamboat to arrive in New Orleans and became the model for the classic style of Mississippi river boats -- flat-bottomed, two stories, steam-powered paddle wheel mounted on the stern, two smoke-stacks. First used to carry cargo it was soon open for passenger transportation. The Washington moved at lightning speed compared to other boats on the rivers -- 16 mph upstream and downstream at as much as 25 mph. Shreve launched the boat earlier that year on the Monongahela River just above Pittsburgh. Shreve's cleverly designed Washington had all the features that would soon come to characterize the classic Mississippi riverboat: a two-story deck, a stern-mounted paddle wheel powered by a high-pressure steam engine, a shallow, flat-bottomed hull, and a pilothouse framed by two tall chimneys. Perfectly designed for the often-shallow western rivers like the Mississippi and Missouri, the Washington proved itself on its inaugural voyage the following spring. Steaming upriver against the current with full cargo, the Washington reached Louisville in only 25 days, demonstrating that the powerful new generation of steamboats could master the often-treacherous currents of the mighty western rivers. Soon the Washington began to offer regular passenger and cargo service between New Orleans and Louisville. Postcards from Louisiana. Single Malt Please with Maude Caillat at the BMC Bar on Decatur St. in New Orleans.  Listen on Google Play. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, Oct. 5  Take a peek at Fiesta dinnerware's colorful history…Get outside and play this fall in north-central West Virginia…and country superstar Brad Paisley pays tribute to WV in two new music videos…on today's daily304. #1 – From WV ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT –  In the world of dinnerware, one name stands out above the rest. From pitchers to platters and everything in between, Fiesta's vibrant, colorful products have earned it a seat at dinner tables across the country for more than 80 years. To understand how Fiesta became an iconic American brand located in West Virginia is to understand its rich history. It began in the early 1900s, when The Homer Laughlin China Company expanded and the company moved across the Ohio River to Newell, West Virginia. The iconic colors of Fiesta dinnerware were born during the Great Depression, when people were struggling and spirits were low. Homer Laughlin President Joseph M. Wells Sr., thought of a way to brighten their tables -- and their lives. Homes across America were flooded with saturated shades of Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Ivory. Wells' vision proved correct – people did need more color in their lives –  especially during such bleak, difficult times. Today, Fiesta continues to produce a new color each year of its Art Deco-influenced, mix-and-match dinnerware. It remains a beloved brand with a dedicated following of collectors. Read more: https://westvirginia.gov/a-journey-through-time-the-story-of-fiesta-in-yeswv/   #2 – From WV NEWS –  Marion County officials are excited for residents and visitors alike to take advantage of the county's natural beauty as the leaves begin to change colors. Marion County boasts over 15 miles of rail trails, highlighted by the MCTRAIL and the West Fork River Trail. Fairmont Director of Planning Shae Strait said both rail trails offer a wonderful opportunity for walkers, joggers, bikers and others to get out and see the fall colors. Visitors are also encouraged to tackle a new geocaching trail. The 32-cache “Fairmont Land or Aquatic Trail” (F.L.O.A.T.) starts in downtown Fairmont, where geocachers can either kayak nearly 8 miles along the Monongahela River to find 23 caches or get on the rail trail to find eight additional caches. Both trails end at Prickett's Fort State Park, where an additional “bonus” cache is available to find. The scenic Valley Falls State Park attracts many leaf peepers in the fall as well as visitors seeking a check-in on the West Virginia Waterfall Trail digital passport. Read more: https://www.wvnews.com/fairmontnews/news/marion-co-west-virginia-officials-promote-rail-trail-state-parks-ahead-of-autumn-weather/article_b2482fbe-58b0-11ee-a4e0-bf7ca5e92084.html   #3 – From BROADWAY WORLD – Country music global superstar Brad Paisley pays tribute to his home state with two new videos. A native of Glen Dale, West Virginia, Paisley has earned his place in country music history as one of the genre's most talented and decorated male solo artists. “Son of the Mountains” is a tribute to the beauty of the state and resiliency of its people. The video was filmed in the New River Gorge with scenes of the New River Gorge Bridge, Babcock State Park, Thurmond and more. “The Medicine Will,” filmed in a coal mine, addresses the opioid crisis in an empathetic and sympathetic  light. Both tracks are from Paisley's forthcoming album, “Son of the Mountains.” The videos and an accompanying live-recorded interview with Paisley are available on Paisley's YouTube channel.  Read more: https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Brad-Paisley-to-Premiere-Poignant-New-Videos-This-Friday-20230925   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

This week, it's an underground haunted historical close and an underwater ghost plane! First up, Felicia takes us on a tour of Mary King's Close - an area of ancient alleyways and abandoned houses under the Edinburgh City Chambers in the historic Old Town area of Edinburgh, Scotland. From plagues to poltergeists, naturally this area has had a reputation for dark misdoings and hauntings since the 17th century, as it soon became “shrouded in myths and urban legends; tales of hauntings and murders abounded.”Next, Lauren goes fishing for clues in the Monongahela River with the Mystery of Pittsburgh's “Ghost Bomber” of 1956. How does a 15-foot high B-25 bomber go missing in a 20-foot deep river never to be seen again? Well that's the mystery! Was it carrying dangerous or mysterious cargo that the government wanted gone? A nuclear weapon?! A UFO from Area 51?! To this day, the Ghost Bomber remains one of aviation's murkiest unsolved mysteries that's just plane weird.PS: If you have requests for future episodes or just want to hang out, follow us on Instagram @sinistersisterspodcast

Join our live event for new-build Utah fourplexes on Wednesday. Register at: GREwebinars.com Home prices fell three times since 1975. We explore the reasons why. The homeownership rate is 66% today. (The long-term average is 65%.) I expect the homeownership rate to fall due to low affordability, which will increase renter households. If you have dollars in a savings account that pays 5% interest, I describe why you're losing prosperit. Our Investment Coach, Aundrea & I discuss the state of the real estate market. Then we discuss our upcoming live event for new-build Utah fourplexes. They produce cash flow, have great tenant amenities and come with built-in equity. This area is extremely fast-growing: Register here. Timestamps: National Home Prices Fall and Causes [00:00:01] Discussion on the historical trends of national home prices, the causes of price falls, and the impact of the 2008 global financial crisis. Housing Affordability Crisis [00:00:50] Exploration of the current state of housing affordability and the impact of the pandemic on home prices. Upcoming Real Estate Event [00:01:44] Announcement of an informative live real estate event that listeners are invited to join. The current state of housing affordability [00:11:45] Discussion on the challenges faced by first-time homebuyers due to higher prices, mortgage rates, and lending requirements. Homeownership rate trends [00:13:11] Analysis of the historical homeownership rates, including the impact of aging population and low affordability on the rate. Future outlook for homeownership rate [00:19:40] Prediction of a decline in the homeownership rate below the current 66% due to poor affordability and increasing number of renters. Rental Market Overview [00:24:10] Discussion on the current state of the rental market, including cash flowing properties, stable prices, and limited inventory. Demand for Investment Opportunities [00:26:14] Exploration of the demand from investors who are looking to invest their existing equity and the regions they are interested in, such as the Southeast and Midwest. New Build Income Properties [00:28:14] Introduction of a provider offering new construction fourplexes in the Intermountain West, discussing the market growth, population demographics, and amenities of the properties. The opportunity for new build properties in a fast growth area [00:34:59] Discussion on the benefits of investing in new construction properties in a rapidly growing area with good cash flow. The role of HOA in maintaining property values [00:36:04] Explains how the integration of HOA (Homeowners Association) helps maintain uniformity and cleanliness in the rental property investing world. Details about the upcoming real estate event [00:38:31] Promotion of a live event where listeners can learn about new construction fourplexes and have their questions answered in real time. Resources mentioned: Show Notes: www.GetRichEducation.com/462 Join our Utah fourplexes live event: GREwebinars.com Get mortgage loans for investment property: RidgeLendingGroup.com or call 855-74-RIDGE  or e-mail: info@RidgeLendingGroup.com Invest with Freedom Family Investments. You get paid first: Text ‘FAMILY' to 66866 Will you please leave a review for the show? I'd be grateful. Search “how to leave an Apple Podcasts review”  Top Properties & Providers: GREmarketplace.com GRE Free Investment Coaching: GREmarketplace.com/Coach Best Financial Education: GetRichEducation.com Get our wealth-building newsletter free— text ‘GRE' to 66866 Our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/c/GetRichEducation Follow us on Instagram: @getricheducation Keith's personal Instagram: @keithweinhold   Complete episode transcript:   Welcome to GRE! I'm your host, Keith Weinhold. Historically, just how often DO national home prices fall… and what causes it?    Then, learn more about how TODAY'S housing affordability is absolutely awful. Then, our informative live real estate event that you're invited to join. All today, on Get Rich Education. __________   Welcome to GRE! From Pennsylvania's MONongahela River to Mono Lake, CA and across 188 nations worldwide. I'm Keith Weinhold and you are listening to our one big weekly show. This is Get Rich Education.   "Real estate never goes down."    Yeah, a handful of people actually told me those five exact words in the mid-2000s decade. “Real estate never goes down.”   Of course, 2008's Global Financial Crisis (GFC) and Mortgage Meltdown proved them ALL wrong.   And ya know what, I've never heard one single person utter those words since!   Late last year, national home prices took just a small dip for a few months on a m-o-m basis. That's not something that often happens though.   So as minor as THAT was, that's the event that actually precipitated the creation of this segment of our episode.   There's a colorful chart that provides a… terrific visual of the month-over-month shifts in US home prices, per Case-Shiller, dating back to 1975. And if you're one of our “Don't Quit Your Daydream” letter subscribers, you got to see it last week.   Winston Churchill said, "The farther backward you can look, the farther FORward you can see."    I don't know that I've contributed anything quite that proverbial to the world on that exact subject yet.    I just say that when it comes to future expectations, I favor "history over hunches".   So, before we look at WHY home prices historically fall, first of all, why go back to 1975 when we're looking at a history of home prices. Why that slice of time, 1975 to present?   Well, that's almost 50 years. It's two generations, so it stops just short of your grandfather's generation which was back when the dollar was still pegged to gold.   Here's what we can we learn from almost 50 years of home price history on a relatively untethered dollar: Nominal home prices usually rise, but not always. This is NOT inflation-adjusted. That's the first takeaway. Of the 500 to 600 little rectangles, that's how many months there have been since 1975, they're nearly all blue, which means prices rose. Before we center on the red areas, which is when & where prices dipped… The next thing I can tell you is that it shows that home prices are remarkably stable. A SEASONAL fluctuation is quite apparent. Year after year, home price growth is weaker in winter and stronger in summer. But do you know how many times national home prices have dipped since 1975? Any idea? It is… three. Three periods of falling prices in the last… 48 years. Those periods were the erstwhile Global Financial Crisis period from 2007 to 2011, then that tiny dip that occurred in the last few months of last year.  That was due to a late pandemic slowdown. Before I tell you about the other time, that third time, that so few discuss, let me tell ya, the 2008 GFC went deep red. Most markets had losses of 20% or more. I WAS an active RE investor at that time. And that downturn was caused by irresponsible lending, rampant speculation, and an OVERsupply of housing. That's well documented. Look around today, and we don't have any of those conditions today. Today it's tough lending standards, no wild speculation, and oppositely, as you know, it's that STARK UNDERsupply of housing. But few people seem to know about an earlier attrition in prices. It was a mild early '90s downturn. It was really small, just a percent or two per year in a lot of places, but it persisted for more than 5 years. I think a lot of people DON'T KNOW about that small early ‘90s downturn, that's why before the Global Financial Crisis, they said what we all know to be false, “Real estate never goes down.” The start of the ‘90s. That's before my time - I mean, I was alive but not old enough to be investing, so I had to do some research about what caused prices to circle the drain just a little. And to boil it down, it occurred for two main reasons - it was from defaults created by high household debt and also, adjustable-rate mortgages kicking in, making those homeowners pay higher rates - and some couldn't pay it. So as we look back like Winston Churchill to get lessons from history, I like to look at today's landscape and see if we have any of those two early ‘90s conditions. High household debt? Well, rather, really this era's aberration is the opposite condition. Today it's households sitting on a lot of cash and equity. And then the second reason for the early ‘90s price dip - adjustable rate mortgages kicking in.  Well, that is affecting the commercial space, not the residential side, where homeowners have now been long accustomed to FIXED rate debt.  Now, before we look into the future of home prices - and I've got some good stats there… To summarize, the top takeaways from 48 years of looking at monthly HP growth are that: Prices typically rise, not always Prices are remarkably stable Prices rise more in the summer than the winter And that historically, let's distill it down to three - three chief culprits for falling prices are an OVERsupply of homes, irresponsible lending, and a distressed borrower Now, with housing, people tended to use the word “uncertainty” a lot - really, constantly, ever since the pandemic began in 2020.  Now, I think that we can finally say that the clouds have begun to clear. Though, of course, we never have 100% clairvoyance. Most everyone is confident that the majority of interest rate hikes are done, inflation has come down, mortgage rates are back at historic NORMS right now actually, and home prices are rising at historic NORMS again too.  You have all this money sloshing around the economy that is still fueling consumer wealth from the pandemic. All this money sloshing around AGAINST a low housing supply, and with more economic certainty.  All this really has a lot of people more bullish than I've seen in a couple years. Homebuilder confidence is really surging right now. And looking into the next year, more and more analysts are now forecast increasing national home prices.   Fannie Mae recently revised their forecast upward to 3.9% appreciation for THIS YEAR.   CoreLogic now expects prices 4.3% higher from June of this year to of next year. And Zillow expects 6.3% price appreciation over this same time period.   And, our core investor areas have just kept climbing and really didn't experience last year's slowdown at all.   I guess this isn't necessarily good news, right? The bad news might be that there's no price BREAK.   Higher RATES still didn't break the market.   Now, I've heard some analysts at real estate research firms speculate that if INTEREST RATES fall in the next year with all these other favorable conditions that 10% HPA is possible.   I'd say, that's speculative alright. It's so hard to predict future interest rates that I'm not willing to do it.   And like I've shared with you here, which is contrary to what people USED to believe, it's that:   Mortgage rates really don't have that much to do with home prices!   So when it comes to home prices over the next couple years, I think that the most commonsense expectation is slow price growth and stability.   Now, just wait until you see what's happening with the homeownership rate today. I want to share that with you shortly.   Before we get back to RE, let's Zoom out for a moment and look at the broader investing landscape while we're here at mid-quarter.   Bitcoin is getting less volatile than stocks. That's one trend lately. Another way to say that though, is that bitcoin prices are in a period of historic stagnation.   Gold has fallen from the $2,000 an ounce mark that it touched recently.   Oil prices have been on a multi-month tear, but you know, when you look at it on an inflation-adjusted basis, which so many people forget to do, oil at under $100 a barrel feels inexpensive.   Elsewhere in investing, some online savings accounts have hit the 5% yield mark.   That might sound good when you consider that inflation has backed off.    But as most agree that the CPI is understated, if you think that the true diminished purchasing power of the dollar is 5% and your savings account rate is 5%, aren't you at least treading water?   Well, first of all, just treading water means that you aren't going anywhere or growing.    But you're not even treading water. Because don't forget that your interest earnings on savings accounts get taxed.    So it's good to hold some liquidity - always. But you're likely underwater with a 5% savings account in this era.   Yes, on your interest earnings, you're taxed at your earned income tax rate, between 10 and 37%. Say that you're in the 32% tax bracket.    Well then, real inflation is 5% and your 5% savings account only yielded 3.4%.    On an inflation-adjusted basis, even if you happen to have a savings account with a yield that high, your inflation-adjusted return is negative 1.6%.   That's why, here at GRE, we typically invest in vehicles that target returns VASTLY exceeding both inflation and taxes.   As much as that might hurt, you know who today's real estate market is actually really bad for? Even worse for the saver that isn't even treading water.   It is downright AWFUL out there for those wannabe first-time homebuyers.   They are looking at this triple-headed monster of higher prices, higher mortgage rates, and stringent lending requirements. And then if they overcome ALL that, they've got to compete for that tight supply.   It's made affordability for people in THAT position really awful.    In a lot of markets, a starter home is $400K. With your 20% down payment plus closing costs, that's $100,000 out of pocket, right upfront, as well as your ongoing monthly payment… all for an asset that doesn't generate income when it's your HOME.   Well, that's an insurmountable hurdle for a lot of people.   This low affordability moves people out of the homebuyer class and adds them to the ranks of the RENTER class.    Well, there's our opportunity as landlords.   You aren't preying on them. You're risking your capital to provide good housing for them.    But curiously, the HOMEOWNERSHIP RATE is actually just a touch higher than usual right now, despite souring affordability.   So, let's take a look at this. And then I'll break down what it means to you as well as where we're headed.   Since 1965, the average homeownership since 65% and currently, it's 66%, running a little high.   BTW, homeownership peaked at 69% in 2004—that's back when you could outright lie about your income, job, and assets, and still get a mortgage. Many people did just that. NINJA loans.   When you hear the acronym, NINJA loans, what that stands for is no income, no job, or assets.   Well, you either rent your home or you own your home. It's one or the other.    So then, today's 66% homeownership rate means that everyone else, 34%, are renters.    When the homeownership rate drops, then you've got more renters.   The low point for homeownership was in 2016 at 63%.    It's grown since then, and you might wonder… how in the heck is homeownership above average today in the face of this low affordability? How is it 66%. Well, there's a few reasons for that and it's not always intuitive. America's population keeps AGING.  And that skews figures… because homeowners tend to BE older. Secondly, incumbents - those that already GOT their home have really low, affordable payments. They're not going to lose their home & become renters.  80% of borrowers have a mortgage rate under 5%. You're really happy to stay put when your mortgage rate begins with a “4” or less - and you can also keep making the payment.  It's a payment amount that does not rise with inflation. That introduces a lag effect in the stats. It'll be a little while until this low affordability gets reflected in a lower HO rate. There's a low FORECLOSURE rate, under 1%. Americans can afford their payments and they have the motivation to keep making them. Now, over on YouTube, I shared a great map with you, the Homeownership Rate by state and broke that down. Join us over there. On YouTube, we're called “Get Rich Education”, of course. I host THAT show and it's different from THIS show. What's the trend here? Well, HO is highest in low cost states like the Midwest and Southeast, and HO is lower in high cost states.  WV has the highest rate at 78%... because it's low cost.  NY has the lowest HO at 54%... because it's high cost. NYC drags down the number for upstate NY.   So where are we headed? In the future, I expect a NATIONAL DROP in the homeownership rate.   This is because few expect property prices or mortgage rates to fall significantly. Lending requirements should stay strict.    So it's the awful FTHB affordability that will continue to take homeownership lower.    See, FTHBers are also exactly the type of people that often have student loan debt repayments to make… if they ever have to begin repaying them.    That's also going to make it tougher for people to clear that affordability bar. They're going to keep being your renter.     And that's why I expect the homeownership rate to plummet below 66% where it is now, and then below the long-term average of 65% by 2025 or 2026. That's where we're likely headed if market forces prevail.   Depending on who our president is in 2025, government relief programs are just about the only thing that I can see getting in the way of a declining HO rate.   Household FORMATION is high right now… because you have sooo many Americans between ages 25 and 40.   So that question you've got to ask is - is that new HH going to be formed as a OO residence or as a rental?   Increasingly, it's gonna be a rental because of that continued poor affordability.   See, for a ton of people, if they didn't get their ultra-low rate mortgage the past couple years, then, well, it's too late.    That era is over and that's why their affordability ship has sailed. That ship has passed. It's gone.   And that's why more RENTERS are being made every single day.   So if you're a LL, this is expected to both increase your occupancy rate AND the amount of rent that you can charge.   Carefully-chosen rental property is really where today's opportunity is.   I've got more on that shortly, as I'm about to bring in one of our two Investment Coaches.   You know, you're telling us that you find it so helpful to have free one-on-one coaching with them, either Aundrea or nuh-RAYSH.    Both coaches have their MBAs. When you read their bios on our Coaching Page, they've got some impressive international corporate experience.   But they both live right here in the USA and they're active REIs themselves - that's really how they help get you started and connect you with the right market and property.   It's an in-house conversation with an IC & I straight ahead and we'll discuss how we can help you.   I'm Keith Weinhold. You're listening to Get Rich Education. __________________   Aundrea talked about cash flow. OK, that exists. Great. Yet, I still think of these as better for appreciation than cash flow over time. She'd probably agree.   Maybe you're thinking a brand new construction duplex in the path of progress IM West could cost $1M or $2M, but no, this builder provides them for less than that.    And then, of course, you're probably going to finance most of that cost yourself too.   And, BTW, Aundrea did smile at my dorky joke about her loving rap music. A big smile that you couldn't see through the audio-only podcast here.    But, yeah. You didn't quite hear a laugh. See, one prerequisite to laughing is that a joke actually be funny.   In any case, Aundrea and the provider are your two co-hosts on Wednesday.   The provider is a powerhouse of knowledge about not just real estate and demographics and fourplexes, but construction and financing too and everything that goes into it in order to optimize the investor experience for you.    HE can answer questions in real-time for you.   It is almost time for the Beehive State to shine as Utah is front, center and under the stage lights on GRE's Live Event in just two days.   You are cordially invited to join… as long as you don't ask Aundrea about rap music.    But, really. When you put this all together - a 4-unit building is the most that you can get with best financing terms, the cash flow, new construction, often this BUILT-IN equity at purchase time too, a fast population growth market, all inside a demographic population in Utah that's young and has good incomes… it's really quite remarkable. Quite a confluence.   We haven't had an event for a product type like this before, and I don't know if we'll ever have an event quite like this again.    Attend live to get your questions answered and get the first look at the inventory.   But if you can't make it on Wednesday, then sign up anyway and we will effort to get the replay link for you.   You can do it all at: GREwebinars.com   Until next week, I'm your host, Keith Weinhold. DQYD!

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Welcome to Fairmont, West Virginia, "The Friendly City!"  The town was originally incorporated as Middletown in 1820 but was changed it's name to Fairmont in 1843 at the suggestion of William Haymond Jr.  because of its beautiful view of the Monongahela River.  Fairmont also calls itself the "Pepperoni Capital of the World."  The first pepperoni roll was sold at the Country Club Bakery in 1927.  It was designed by bakery owner Giuseppe Argiro to be an easy meal for coal miners.  The town is the  birthplace of gold medal winning gymnast Mary Lou Retton.  Retton was the first female gymnast outside of Eastern Europe to win the individual all-around gold medal.  We hope you enjoy our trip to Fairmont!

Among a growing cluster of Pittsburgh biotechs, you'll find BlueSphere Bio, an early-stage company discovering T-cell receptors to leverage against tumor-specific antigens in individual cancer patients. Its leader, CEO Keir Loiacono, Esq., works with a sense of urgency inspired by his own cancer journey. Business of Biotech host Matt Pillar and guest co-host Jon O'Connell, executive editor at Bioprocess Online, toured Bluesphere's state-of-the-art facility perched on the bank of the Monongahela River. Then, we sat down with Loiacono to learn his story and discuss the company's vision for the future of personalized, adoptive cell therapy.Subscribe to the NEW #BusinessofBiotech newsletter at bioprocessonline.com/bob for more real, honest, transparent interactions with the leaders of emerging biotech. It's a once-per-month dose of insight and intel that you'll actually look forward to receiving! Check it out at bioprocessonline.com/bob!

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, Feb. 26  We've got films, films and more films as the WV-based “Feast of the Seven Fishes” streams on Peacock, WVU hosts its second annual Black Film Festival, and Dave Trippin' rounds up a bunch of festivals and events for your viewing pleasure.   #1 – From PEACOCK TV – Grab your popcorn and settle down on the couch! The West Virginia film “Feast of the Seven Fishes” is now streaming on Peacock TV. The romantic comedy is set in a rust-belt town on the banks of the Monongahela River in 1983. When a nice, working-class, Italian-American Catholic boy brings an affluent, Ivy League, Protestant girl to his family's raucous traditional seafood fest on Christmas Eve, sparks fly. The film was shot in Marion County, West Virginia including the towns of Rivesville and Fairmont. Learn more: https://www.peacocktv.com/watch-online/movies/feast-of-the-seven-fishes/d42b6ffa-1c64-3578-b562-24ee51d15f8f?fbclid=IwAR0MmKMKjjyNguyl6DAzXjob06MS05Iv0Qafcz3zPX42SP4LEYiV0kh8h68 #2 – From THE DAILY ATHENAEUM –WVU's Center for Black Culture and Research will host its second annual Black Film Festival from March 31 to April 1. The festival takes place in the Mountainlair Ballroom and Gluck Theater, both located in the Mountainlair on the downtown campus.  The headlining film will be “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” with a panel discussion following after. It will also feature a red carpet experience, networking opportunities and receptions during lunch and dinner. “Coming to a predominantly white institution can be overwhelming. It's hard to find things that you can identify with,” said Eric Jordan, program coordinator at the center. “So this is why we do this kind of niche event about Black filmmakers, Black film directors and Black artists.” Students and community members are encouraged to submit their films by Feb. 28. Jordan said the films should feature Black artists or artists of color and can be WVU specific. For more information on the Black Film Festival and where to submit films check out the center's website. Read more: https://www.thedaonline.com/culture/center-for-black-culture-and-research-to-host-second-annual-black-film-festival/article_7ff47326-abed-11ed-b5dc-9381e16d4c9c.html   #3 – From DAVE TRIPPIN' – Winter is prime time to explore the great indoors and some film events around the region. Here's a look at just a few regional film screenings and 2023 fests taking submissions. Come and watch a day of regionally-made films in the majestic, grand movie palace that is the Keith-Albee. This one-day film festival produced by the Marshall Artists Series showcases some new and also award-winning films on Saturday, March 4. Featured films include “Peerless City,” “Picture Proof,” “The Wake-Up Call,” and “The Good Fight.” The Appalachian Film Festival is back! Last held in 2013, Foundry Theater has collaborated with the original creators of the festival, along with Blenko Glass to restart this tradition of showcasing films created by Appalachian filmmakers. Music videos will be screened Friday, Aug. 18 and the student, short and feature-length selections will be screened Saturday, Aug. 19. The festival will take place in Huntington in the historic Jean Carlo Stephenson auditorium.  “With the relaunch in 2023, we are accepting films that reflect and celebrate the Appalachian region, searching for filmmakers or projects from the contiguous counties that comprise Appalachia,” said Rachel Allinder, the direct of the Appalachian Film Festival, as well as the host Foundry Theater, at the historic Jean Carlo Stephenson auditorium in downtown Huntington. Read more: https://davetrippin.com/lights-camera-screenings/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

This week on the mid week episode Jay talks The Ogua. River monsters are not a new thing to legend. They seem to pop up anywhere there is a dangerous body of water. Is this all just a fable to keep children from the dangers of water, Or is there a beast that stalks the banks of the Monongahela River?Email: Projectskepticpod@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/projectskeptic/Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/project_skeptic_podcasthttps://discord.gg/A7rCytVAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/project_skeptic_podcast/Voicemail: 1-814-299-6919www.projectskeptic.comhttps://www.teepublic.com/user/project-skeptic-podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/ProjectSkepticPodcast

On July 9, 1755, British regulars and American colonial troops under the command of General Edward Braddock, commander in chief of the British Army in North America, were attacked by French and Native American forces shortly after crossing the Monongahela River and while making their way to besiege Fort Duquesne in the Ohio Valley, a few miles from what is now Pittsburgh. The long line of red-coated troops struggled to maintain cohesion and discipline as Indian warriors quickly outflanked them and used the dense cover of the woods to masterful and lethal effect. Within hours, a powerful British army was routed, its commander mortally wounded, and two-thirds of its forces casualties in one the worst disasters in military history. Join us for this Rev War Revelry as we sit down with historian David L. Preston to discuss his book and this critical event in America's colonial history.

This cryptid is one that just kept coming up and I always forgot to cover it. I first heard of this one from our good buddy The Best Virginian. It's also known as the Rivesville Monster or Hoult Monster. The Ogua is a freshwater cryptid that is said to look like a giant two headed alligator snapping turtle that weighs about 500lbs and is 20 feet long. It roams the West Virginia and Pennsylvania areas mostly dwelling in the Ohio, Allegheny, and Monongahela rivers. Though it is known to be an aquatic cryptid it is also said to come onto land to feed on deer, or unsuspecting humans. There have been several sightings of the Ogua in Marion County, West Virginia. It's said that the first sighting of the creature was in 1745 where witnesses reported seeing a giant 2-headed turtle come up out of the Monongahela River, and pull a 12 year old boy who was fishing on the bank into the river where he was never seen again. Overall the Ogua sounds like a terrifying creature and not something many people would want to run into. Have you had an encounter with the Ouga creature? Or had another type of paranormal encounter? Email us and tell your story. We may end up featuring it. You can email us at webmaster@spookyappalachia.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey all! Welcome to another installment of Mr. P.'s Tales from the Road! In this episode, we travel down the Monongahela River in Western Pennsylvania to a town that, like so many in the Rust Belt, was frozen in time; the city of Brownsville. Smashed hard economically when the steel industry began to collapse in the 1970's, this small city saw a drastic loss of population and the abandonment of so many of its once bustling buildings. We'll check out some of these locations in story form, and also discuss the mysteries of a local legend; bane of urban exploration photographers come to visit, Brownsville Betty! So, take a seat, relax, snag a beverage (adult or otherwise) and hang out for the next half hour! Enjoy and have a great upcoming weekend! -Mr. P. The majority of my work gets published at the Mr. P. Explores Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/MrPExplores/ Stop by for full photo explorations, history and stories told from the road! Mr. P. Explores Instagram (extras that never make the site or videos, and much more!): https://www.instagram.com/mr.p_explores/@mr.p_explores TWITTER: And on newly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExploresMr @ExploresMr (come on over and say hello!) Thanks all, and have a great week!

Well guys, it is officially Can't Make This Sh*t Up's 1-year anniversary! In celebration we decided to cover a case which is somewhat out of our normal coverage, the mysterious case of the Pittsburgh B-25 Ghost Bomber. On January 31st, 1956 a U.S. Airfare B-25 Bomber plunged into the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was never seen again. Nearly 70 years later, we still have no answers as to where the plane may have gone. Is it simply buried under the river's bottom? Was it secretly extracted by the military? Or could it even have been abducted by aliens? Submit questions and case suggestions here. Source Materials: The Missing Ghost Bomber of Pittsburgh Remember When a B-25 Bomber Mysteriously Disappeared in a Pennsylvania River? 65 Years Later, ‘Ghost Bomber' Remains Unsolved Mystery Pittsburgh B-25 Monongahela River Mystery North American B-25 Mitchell Betty Lou Oliver Official Military Report

Find out if George Washington's indecisive military actions from May 27, 1754 had any ramifications. Learn what gathering took place between June 19-July 11, 1754 & if any objectives were met. Learn about Edward Braddock including a Virginian whom served under him. Discover significance behind what took place on July 9, 1755. Learn if anyone below Edward Braddock had familiarity with western wilderness. Find out who William Pitt is including his duties. Learn if Parliament enacts new legislation regarding Writs Of Assistance. Discover which Massachusetts Town was responsible for overseeing majority of Molasses Smuggling Trade. Learn more about James Otis Jr. including what he & his father had in common occupation wise. Find out if James Otis Sr. was vying for position of Chief Justice to Massachusetts Superior Court. Learn what prominent Bostonian Merchant along with his nephew/business partner supported James Otis Jr.'s views behind writs of assistance to protecting a man's property. Discover whom becomes James Otis's most ardent supporter behind resisting all things British including Government Leaders loyal to the Crown. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kirk-monroe/support

In 1956, a plane went down in the Monongahela River and was never recovered. A government conspiracy? Find out on this episode of KSOM!!Reach out and let me know what you think!!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ksomMerch Store: https://teespring.com/stores/ksom-merchEtsy Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/KeystoneStateofMindWebsite: ksomthepod.comhttps://www.facebook.com/keystonestateofmind/https://twitter.com/ksom_keystonehttps://www.instagram.com/keystonestateofmindthepod/KSOM Keystoners Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/492032191672271Tik Tok: @ksomhostMusic: Jay RootReferences: https://historicpittsburgh.org/islandora/object/pitt%3AUS-QQS-mss406/viewerhttps://blueskypit.com/2021/02/01/65-years-later-ghost-bomber-remains-unsolved-mystery/https://robertgoerman.tripod.com/b25/id7.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monongahela_River

The Mountain State could be a boon to off-road vehicle manufacturers …Discover unique dining, shopping, and attractions in Huntington … and look for these legendary monsters along the Monongahela River. 

Hazelwood Green is a new neighborhood rising from a 178 acre brownfield on the banks of the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh. Where once they made steel, the forces behind this massive mixed-use project hoped to foster innovation and collaboration, building out public spaces, bike lanes, transit, apartments, cutting-edge offices, retail, and waterfront recreation trails. Three years and one global pandemic later, we wanted an update. How have the plans evolved? Are they still on track? What's coming next? 

1888 was a year of extremes across the United States, of course the famed Blizzard of '88 in March in the Northeast brought heavy snow and blinding visibility and hundreds of deaths in the worst March snowstorm in that region since unofficial records began before the Revolutionary War. The wild weather continued and not only in the northeast. It would come to pass that on July 11, 1888 a high amplitude or high wave pattern would establish itself in the upper atmosphere where the Jetstream steers storms and other weather systems. In the western states the jet stream pulled way north into Canada and pumped up high heat and humidity all the way from Mexico. Meanwhile in the East the Jetstream plunged southward toward Georgia and brought record cold and storminess. On July 11, under that western heat, the temperature in Bennet Colorado reached 118 degrees, still listed as a state record. In the East heavy rains on the Monongahela River caused a flash flood as the water rose a whopping 32 feet in less that 24 hours. Meanwhile on the same day, July 11, 1888, along the Presidential range in New Hampshire heavy snow blanked the peaks like Mt Washington and some snow reached all the way down to the base of those mountains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Growing up skateboarding and listening to punk rock, Patrick Reagan didn't focus on running until his senior year of high school, leaving basketball and other team sports behind. He began to traverse the loops of Masontown Pennsylvania, his home on the banks of the Monongahela River. Beginning to show promise his freshman year at West Virginia Wesleyan College, transferring to Slippery Rock University—his new teammates pushed him beyond what he thought possible. Hard training and dedication yielded rapid improvement, including academic and two-time All-American honors in cross country. After graduating with a degree in exercise science, a bout with anemia shelved his running, while opening a new path into the music world. Playing washboard percussion and tenor guitar with several ragtime bands, over a two-and-a-half-year period, busking his way across thirty-six states. He then relocated from New Orleans to Savannah where he worked seven days a week as a tricycle cab operator for the Savannah Pedicab company (an occupation that helped equip him with colossal leg strength from pedaling tourists around Savannah, eight to ten hours, seven days a week). Volunteering at the Savannah College of Art and Design turned into a full-time coaching position. Surrounded by his aspiring student-athletes, he renewed his love of running, while training with the team as a SCAD head coach. Reagan coached two NAIA All-Americans in cross country and six in Track and Field and was named Sun Conference coach of the year six times during his eight-year tenure. He soon realized his proclivity for running long and fast after a breakthrough third-place finish at the IAU 100k world championships in Los Alcazares, Spain. He then went on to become a two-time Javelina Jundred 100-mile endurance run champion and course record holder in 13:01:14. When not burning up the trails as a professional ultra runner for Hoka One One, Patrick enjoys mentoring athletes at Patrick Reagan Running, and playing old-time music with his current band—Doctor Raygun and the Future Times.  We are super excited to welcome this ultra-running superstar to this episode of Intrinsic Drive™.  Intrinsic Drive™ is produced by Ellen Strickler and Phil Wharton. Special thanks to Andrew Hollingworth, our sound engineer and technical editor.  For more information on this and other episodes visit us at www.whartonhealth.com/intrinsicdrive. Follow us on socials (links below) including Instagram  @intrinsicdrivelive  

Over the course of six days, we traveled 350 miles starting out along the south shore of the Monongahela River in Pittsburgh on the Great Allegheny Passage Trail. We peddled through broad synclines of Pennsylvanian stratigraphy and anticlines exposing Mississippian stratigraphy as we made our Approach to the Appalachian fold and thrust belt.

In 2008, Spotz became the first person to swim the entire 325 miles (523 km) length of the Allegheny River, which runs between New York state and Pennsylvania. Accompanied by safety kayaker, James Hendershott, the two began on July 22 to hike the "stream" for 27 miles before starting at swimming depth on the river at Roulette, Pennsylvania. Swimming 12 to 15 miles a day, 6 to 8 hours a day for a month, they finished at the "Point" where the Allegheny and the Monongahela River join to form the Ohio River in Downtown Pittsburgh less than a month later, on August 21, 2008. On January 3, 2010, Spotz embarked on a solo ocean rowing crossing of the Atlantic Ocean, in a planned 2,473 miles (3,980 km) westward route from Senegal to French Guiana. During her journey, her diet consisted of mostly chocolate bars. En route she altered the route, increasing the total distance by approximately 400 miles (640 km), setting Georgetown, Guyana as the terminus for a total distance of 2,817 miles (4,534 km). More than $150,000 was raised for clean water projects as the mission behind the row. ... 00:00 Introduction & radically changing 14:56 How to deal with disagreeing people around you 19:50 Physical repercussions of endurance sports 28:06 Going across the Atlantic and how it changed you 43:26 Finding a calling 49:25 Depression and Christianity 55:26 Applying mindset to career & Charities 01:05:43 Getting sponsors and press & Social media 01:19:50 Going on the Joe Rogan podcast 01:29:40 Recovery after endurance sports 01:35:00 Endurance mindset relating to entrepreneurs 01:38:25 Books recommendations & Closing ... Join Our Facebook Group Community here: http://bit.ly/sfe-community Listen to our SFE podcast - Impact Talks on Anchor or Spotify: https://startupfundingevent.com/podcast/ Get a FREE VIP Ticket for our next event: http://www.startupfundingevent.com Created by https://www.lightningvideoeditors.com

This episode of Welcome To The Party Pal thoroughly explores the ins and outs of the 1978 American epic war drama film co-written and directed by Michael Cimino, The Deer Hunter. This enthralling, critically-acclaimed film, follows a trio of Russian-American steelworkers whose lives are changed forever after fighting in the Vietnam War. The three soldiers are played by Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken, and John Savage, and co-starring John Cazale (in his final role) and Meryl Streep. The story takes place in Clairton, Pennsylvania, a working-class town on the Monongahela River south of Pittsburgh, and in locations around Vietnam.In this episode, hosts Michael Shields and filmmaker Mitch Lucas meticulously explore the themes present in The Deer Hunter while contemplating how post traumatic stress disorder is presented in the film. They discuss the work of the talented director behind the film and his notable fall from grace, the myriad of controversies surrounding the film, the use of Russian Roulette as a central metaphor of the film, the anti-war sentiments of The Deer Hunter, and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Photo: Coal barges on Monongahela River, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.The New John Batchelor ShowCBS Audio Network@BatchelorshowCarbon tax is superior tool to Washington regulation such as the CLEAN Future Act. Bud Weinstein, Goodenough College, London.https://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/544514-a-carbon-tax-can-help-forge-consensus-between-government-and

Got juice? In this episode, host Jess Iacullo host of Hungry Grl  Big Podcast talks to the makers behind Live Fresh Juice + Smoothie Bar. Brett Gilliam and Catey Burget opened the business in 2019 in Homestead, a former steel town along the Monongahela River just outside of Pittsburgh. 

The 1948 Donora smog killed 20 people and caused respiratory problems for 7,000 people of the 14,000 population of Donora, Pennsylvania, a mill town on the Monongahela River 24 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trains still carry coal past the now-abandoned Mathies Mine, located on the Monongahela River in Washington County. Metal fencing blocks the mine entrance, a cave-like opening where hundreds of miners once trod miles of tunnels.

For the better part of a century, the Hazelwood neighborhood was one of Pittsburgh's most important industrial centers. That all changed with the 1997 closure of the LTV steel plant on the site now known as Hazelwood Green. Now, as a decades-long redevelopment effort gathers momentum, the neighborhood is reimagining its relationship with the Monongahela River. We discuss the future of Hazelwood's riverfront with Todd Stern of U3 Advisors, which is overseeing the project on behalf of property owner Almono LP. Along with PEC and others, U3 is working with residents and stakeholders to develop a community-focused vision for the site.

Butler County Pennsylvania has seen numerous sightings of a strange winged cryptid that many have dubbed "The Butler Gargoyle". Described as being eight feet tall, with black clawed hands, and giant bat like wings this cryptid is a terrifying sight to behold. Reports of this cryptid allegedly occurred between 1993 and 2011, but they actually go as far back as 1968! Is this a natural creature from earth or could a massive "meteor" sighting in 1938 explain this strange creature's origin? The extended portion of the show is EXCLUSIVE to our patrons. For years Pennsylvania's Monongahela River has had bizarre sightings of a strange creature known as "The Monongy" lurking in it's depths. A reddish brown ambush creature stalks the river and locals have even had annual hunt looking for the creature. Listen as Vic and Marcus piece together information from across the region to shed some light on what this cryptid might be. If you wish to sign up to become a patron and get this EXCLUSIVE content click HERE Also, don't forget to go over to our patreon to vote for what you want our fan name to be! Voting is now open and we'll leave the poll open until August 14th!  Click Here To Vote Follow Us:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneCandleSocietyTwitter: @1CandleSociety Instagram: 1CandleSociety YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OneCandleSociety

1888 was a year of extremes across the United States, of course the famed Blizzard of ’88 in March in the Northeast brought heavy snows and blinding visibility and hundreds of deaths in the worst March snowstorm in that region since unofficial records began before the Revolutionary War. The crazy weather continued and not only in the northeast. It would come to pass that on July 11, 1888 a high amplitude or high wave pattern would establish itself in the high atmosphere where the jet stream steers storms and other weather systems. In the western states the jet stream pulled way north into Canada and pumped up high heat and humidity all the way from Mexico. Meanwhile in the East the jet stream plunged southward toward Georgia and brought record cold and storminess. On July 11, under that western heat, the temperature in Bennett, Colorado reached 118 degrees, still listed as a state record. In the East heavy rains on the Monongahela River caused a flash flood as the water rose a whopping 32 feet in less that 24 hours. Meanwhile on the same day, July 11, 1888, along the Presidential range in New Hampshire heavy snow blanked the peaks like Mt Washington and some snow reached all the way down to the base of those mountains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 1721 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature another presentation by Dr. Bob Rodrigues, a renowned history professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA on the banks of the mighty Monongahela River. He teaches a course there about … Continue reading → The post 1721 – Dr. Bob Rodrigues – The Counter Culture, part 2 – Woodstock appeared first on .

Episode 1720 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature another presentation by Dr. Bob Rodrigues, a renowned history professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA on the banks of the mighty Monongahela River. He teaches a course there about … Continue reading → The post 1720 – Dr. Bob Rodrigues – The Counter Culture, part 1 appeared first on .

Episode 1719 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature another presentation by Dr. Bob Rodrigues, a renowned history professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA on the banks of the mighty Monongahela River. He teaches a course there about … Continue reading → The post 1719 – Dr. Bob Rodrigues – 1968 in Vietnam wrap-up appeared first on .

Episode 1718 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature another presentation by Dr. Bob Rodrigues, a renowned history professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA on the banks of the mighty Monongahela River. He teaches a course there about … Continue reading → The post 1718 – Dr. Bob Rodrigues – The Tet Offensive and the battle at Hue appeared first on .

Episode 1717 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature another presentation by Dr. Bob Rodrigues, a renowned history professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA on the banks of the mighty Monongahela River. He teaches a course there about … Continue reading → The post 1717 – Dr. Bob Rodrigues – 1968, a year of infamy appeared first on .

Episode 1715 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature another presentation by Dr. Bob Rodrigues, a renowned history professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA on the banks of the mighty Monongahela River. He teaches a course there about … Continue reading → The post 1715 – Dr. Bob Rodrigues – The gathering storm in Vietnam appeared first on .

Episode 1714 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature another presentation by Dr. Bob Rodrigues, a renowned history professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA on the banks of the mighty Monongahela River. He teaches a course there about … Continue reading → The post 1714 – Dr. Bob Rodrigues – Escalation in Vietnam, 1966 – 1967 appeared first on .

CLICK HERE for Episode 1712 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature another presentation by Dr. Bob Rodrigues, a renowned history professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA on the banks of the mighty Monongahela River. He teaches a … Continue reading → The post 1712 – Dr. Bob Rodrigues – Vietnam combatants appeared first on .

Episode 1709 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature another presentation by Dr. Bob Rodrigues, a renowned history professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA on the banks of the mighty Monongahela River. He teaches a course there about … Continue reading → The post 1709 – Dr. Bob Rodrigues – LBJ years, Vietnam War, Part 2 appeared first on .

Episode 1708 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature another presentation by Dr. Bob Rodrigues, a renowned history professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA on the banks of the mighty Monongahela River. He teaches a course there about … Continue reading → The post 1708 – Dr. Bob Rodrigues,The LBJ years in Vietnam, Part 1 appeared first on .

Episode 1707 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature another presentation by Dr. Bob Rodrigues, a renowned history professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA on the banks of the mighty Monongahela River. He teaches a course there about … Continue reading → The post 1707 – Dr. Bob Rodrigues – South Vietnam Premier Ngo Dinh Diem assassinated appeared first on .

Episode 1706 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a presentation by Dr. Bob Rodrigues, an eminent history professor at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA on the banks of the Monongahela River. In this episode Dr. Rodrigues will tell … Continue reading → The post 1706 – Dr. Bob Rodrigues – Kennedy gives nod to bump Diem appeared first on .

Joe Coohill is a historian, author, and Pittsburgher who hosts the Professor Buzzkill podcast, where he busts history myths on each episode.    Is there a 4th river in Pittsburgh?  There is not a 4th river in Pittsburgh. But Downtown Pittsburgh does sit on an aquifer that was used to help cool buildings.  Are there bodies in the Westinghouse Bridge? A popular myth than workmen fell into the wet cement. Read more about why this is not the case in Professor Buzzkill's article on the Westinghouse bridge for Steel This Magazine.  The misconceptions about the immaculate reception The game where Franco Harris made this famous catch, was blacked out in Pittsburgh. The only people who saw the immaculate reception on television were folks who were watching the game outside of the Pittsburgh television market.  Read more about this misconception in Professor Buzzkill's article on the immaculate reception for Steel This Magazine.  Doc Ellis was NOT high on LSD when he pitched the no-hitter   Even Snopes says it is true. So it must be true?  It is a common belief that Doc Ellis, a pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates, pitched a no-hitter against the San Diego Padres on June 12, 1970.    While Doc Ellis claims this is true and there is a documentary about this no-hitter, “No No: A Documentary” is an entire film about Doc Ellis pitching a no-hitter while high on LSD.     This story has captivated Pirates and baseball fans for years. This animated short by James Blagden about the no-hitter has over 5 million views on YouTube.  The missing B-25 bomber in the Monongahela river   On January 31, 1956, a B-25 bomber crashed into the Monongahela River. Only some of the crew survived. The plane was never recovered and many conspiracy theories have formed about what happened to the plane.  More on the missing B-25 Bomber Article from the Heinz History Center Facebook page: Pittsburgh B-25 Monongahela River Mystery   FALSE: The word speakeasy was coined in Pittsburgh The word ‘speakeasy' was not coined in Pittsburgh or McKeesport. The origins of the word ‘speakeasy' can be traced back to London in the early 1800s. Berlin Wall at Fallingwater There is a segment of the Berlin Wall outside of Kentuck Knob, a second home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that is located near Fallingwater.    Related: Episode #332 of the Professor Buzzkill Podcast is all about the Berlin Wall.  Ask Professor Buzzkill a Question Professor Buzzkill website Follow @BuzzkillProf on Twitter   Have a Pittsburgh or history question? Send an email to: info@professorbuzzkill.com.    You can listen to the Professor Buzzkill podcast here or subscribe to Professor Buzzkil on iTunes.   Pittsburgh is for Podcasters   Some of Professor Buzzkill's favorite Pittsburgh podcasts:  Drinking Partners Marta on the Move Pitchwerks :: A very Pittsburgh Collaboration: Spent Grain :: Lincoln Ave Brewery in Bellvue gives the spent grain from the brewing process to local chicken owners to use as feed.    :: Events: Valentine's Day Pizza and Pierogi Making @ Community Kitchen :: Head to Community Kitchen's Hazelwood location. Eat pizza and learn to make pierogi. Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door.    Date: Thursday, February 13, 2020 Time: 5pm- 7pm Facebook Event   Community Kitchen is a Pittsburgh nonprofit that provides culinary job training and job opportunities. Community Kitchen provides catering and also grab-and-go foods that are sold throughout the city.    Give Us a Call Have an event we should know about? Know of a partnership we should highlight on the podcast? How about a collaboration? We'd love to hear from you!   We're always looking for new Pittsburgh stories to share. If you leave a message we just might feature your pick in our newsletter or on our podcast.   Give us a call and leave a message. We want to hear from you!   412-368-6595  Subscribe to The Slaw: Staying on Top of Pittsburgh podcast   The Slaw Podcast is available on: iTunes Spotify   Follow Very Local for more Pittsburgh updates: Very Local Pittsburgh Website Twitter @VeryLocalPGH Facebook Instagram  YouTube

On this episode of Chill Filtered, the boys drink a Minnesota microdistillery's lone whiskey: Tattersall Straight Rye Whiskey. They talk house hunting let-downs, working late, cooking with whiskey, telling stories, Pennsylvania vs. Maryland ryes, small barrels and the Monongahela River. And on Whiskey World News, Adam reads an article that gives a big update on the upcoming Pabst Blue Ribbon whiskey. Join Adam and Cole and find out what small barrels can do to a whiskey on this episode of Chill Filtered.   Music by Larry Hill MERCH: https://streamlabs.com/chillfiltered/#/merch  www.chillfiltered.com  www.patreon.com/chillfiltered www.whiskeygoals.com 

We sit down with writer Adam Backus to talk about his book Urban Legends: Be Careful What You Search For! We talk about the illusive Monongahela River Monster known as Monongy and other urban legends of the Pittsburgh region. Featured Book: Urban Legends: Be Careful What You Search For – Adam BackusBecome a subscriber: www.subscribestar.com/abracast Donate! paypal.me/stigmatastudios Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive content! http://eepurl.com/YIbLfwww.minds.com/theabracast Theme Song “Red Horse Rising” by X-Proph3t: http://www.reverbnation.com/xproph3tStigmata Studios Comic Books and Graphic Novels: www.stigmatastudios.com Incidental Music (royalty free) by Ross BugdenEmail Jon: Towers113@gmail.com Visit: www.stigmatastudios.comFind Jon on Twitter: @jonnyaxx https://twitter.com/JonnyAxx Find Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/stigmatastudiosFind Jon On Instagram: http://instagram.com/stigmatastudios

The greatly revered actor, and life-long Pittsburgher, Wali Jamal, was born and raised along the Monongahela River. Once named by the late great Bill Nunn as the August Wilson Soldier, Wali Jamal has performed in all ten of August Wilson’s American Century Cycle. After performing in Wilson’s eleventh play, the one man show, How I Learned What I Learned, Wali has become the only actor in the world to have performed in all eleven of August Wilson’s plays. The post Wali Jamal appeared first on Storybeat with Steve Cuden.

In January 1956 a B-25 bomber crash lands into the Monongahela River and disappears forever. In this Halloween episode we get deep into the details of this mysterious event, what was the plane carrying? Who was on the plane? And why was this plane chosen? Featured Book: Official Military ReportFeatured Song: Fuck and Fight – Soda JerkBecome a Patreon! www.patreon.com/abracast Donate! paypal.me/stigmatastudios Sign up for the newsletter for exclusive content! http://eepurl.com/YIbLfTheme Song “Red Horse Rising” by X-Proph3t: http://www.reverbnation.com/xproph3tStigmata Studios Comic Books and Graphic Novels: www.stigmatastudios.comAdditional Production by Daniel Foytik and Nelson Pyles· Incidental Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/· Incidental Music (royalty free) by Ross BugdenEmail Jon: Towers113@gmail.com Visit: www.stigmatastudios.comFind Jon on Twitter: @jonnyaxx https://twitter.com/JonnyAxx Find Jon on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/stigmatastudiosFind Jon On Instagram: http://instagram.com/stigmatastudios

Saluton, faithful Succotash listeners, 2nd timers and people just trying out the soundcast app on their phone. Is it Google Play? Spotify? Laughable? Some other thing? However you listen I'm grateful to you for it. I'm Tyson Saner and I'll be your host for this clips episode of Succotash the Comedy Soundcast Soundcast. I've assembled clips from a few soundcasts I've enjoyed recently, including Bad Science, In Poor Taste, Vinyl Emergency, Welcome to Television, Defunctland and This Sounds Serious. We've also got a single shot of raging moderate Will Durst's Burst O' Durst segment and a classic Henderson's Pants spot. Ready?  Let's dig in. CLIPS Bad Science The homesite for Bad Science tells us that they are "breaking down the 'bad science' of popular movies with comedians and scientists." Their second-ever epi features Doug Benson talking with two physicists about Back to The Future. The host is Ethan Edenburg from The Cooties. As they say - "Warning: There will be spoilers." So if you haven't yet seen 1984's BTTF, you might want to skip ahead because here's a clippet from Epi 2 of Bad Science. In Poor TasteAs is told in word-stylings on the In Poor Taste homesite, "Eric and Sean meet twice a month in a pod floating down the Monongahela River to record distaste for one person to listen to. Will they get sued, cancelled and generally assaulted? Yes. 25 Minutes of goofs, 5 minutes of commercials, 25 minutes of goofs. We have recurring characters, sketches, segments and guests! Also, new things happen! It's a podcast!" OUr sample for you today is from Epi96, which dropped on April 27th, 2018. Vinyl Emergency Here's a soundcast that is not a comedy soundcast but touches on a subject I can relate to, due to my earliest experiences with comedy being delivered to my ears through the medium of vinyl records.  here was a comedy section of vinyl for rent from "Peoples Records" here in Arcata and it's where I first discovered the joys of Firesign Theatre and Doctor Demento complilation albums...but back to "Vinyl Emergency", the iTunes description says they "sexplore the thrill of records and music in general, whether examining the recent vinyl resurgence or recalling the first albums that changed our lives. Guests range from musicians and industry folks to avid record collectors and close friends, all with captivating, personal stories involving vinyl." Hosted by Jim Hanke, who is a frequent guest vinyl consultant on Chicago's WGN 720AM, as well as a freelance contributor to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, Modern-Vinyl.com, Sock Monkey Sound and various other media outlets since 1994. Our clip is from Epi61 where Mr. Hanke interviews Speech of the musical group "Arrested Development". Welcome to Television Longtime listeners may recall the soundcast known as The Angry Chimp.  We played a clip of them back on Epi84, which also featured OG Succotash host-now-executive-producer Marc Hershon, clips of about six soundcasts and an interview with Greg Fitzsimmons. Welcome to Television is a different sort of Soundcast to The Angry Chimp and its iTunes description sums it up this way: "Have you ever been watching TV and thought 'I wonder what three idiots think of this?' Well, you are in luck. Stu, Mick, and Monty take a look at what is happening in TV in Australia and then they speak about that look, hopefully in an entertaining and informative way but more likely in a way that makes you say 'These guys have a show?'" This clip is from their second episode, "Ramjet's Pingas" published on April 26th of 2018. DefunctlandI have a bit of a fascination with amusement park rides and attractions...particularly dark rides and their designs. That's how I stumbled across this collection of audio entertainment. Defunctland has been a soundcast on iTunes since August 14th of 2017 but my first experience with it as a program was as a series of documentary videos on show creator Kevin Perjurer's YouTube Channel. On the show, Kevin and his guests discuss theme park attractions of the past, present, and future. This clip is from Epi5 from October of last year, and features and interview with puppeteer, artist, and former Disney imagineer Terri Hardin, and features part of a longer story about what it was like working on the spectacular attraction from George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Jackson: Captain EO, specifically working with the late Jackson. P.S. Kevin's goal is to re-create these defunct attractions in a virtual space, so the public can get an idea of what it was like to experience them. Defunctland was also featured in an article on SyFy.com which you can find linked here. This Sounds Serious This soundcast from Kelly & Kelly is pretty new, from Castbox, an also-new podcast creation company. Are you a fan of the first season of Serial?  Do you enjoy true crime programming, including true crime soundcasts? This is something like that - here is how the iTunes description put it:  "Florida, 2007: A famous local weather man is found dead in his water bed. His brother calls 9-1-1 to report the murder. This sets off a shocking series of events involving cults, boy bands, horses, and mistaken identity. From CastBox and the comedy producers behind Stop Podcasting Yourself, CBC's This Is That, and Dexter Guff comes a story so believable it can't be true." I shouldn't say to much more at this point. Our clip is from the debut episode, entitled "The Call". Well, it's over. Not for good but for now. That clown in the sky has begun to cry his bizarre painted-on tears but I'm pretty sure it's just from coasting downhill on a bicycle without adaquate eye protection. Like goggles. Regular glasses wouldn't cut it and, well, when's the last time you saw a clown wearing glasses? Aside from those ones of me on my Soundcloud and Instagram profiles that is? Never mind. It's a rhetorical question.  The point is I've got no more show for you at the the moment and I'm just stalling for time. I have fun doing this. So for the gang "here" I've been Tyson Saner attempting to bring little bits of the audio parts of the internet to you so that you might perhaps be interested to find these shows on your own. Or ones I haven't discovered yet — and believe me, there are THOUSANDS — I've put that in all caps for emphasis so you know I'm serious. If you've enjoyed the time we've spent here I'm very glad to imagine that,  it means I'm doing my job.  So until next time I'll bid you a fond farewell and , If i could, remind you to have fun in your life when and if you are able. And if you would also remember to please,  pass the Succotash. — Tyson Saner

Abby Trainer grew up south of Pittsburgh along the Monongahela River. She joined the University of Pittsburgh in 2009 to support a practice-based research network. However, a few years later, Abby went back to school to get an MBA and would go on to assume an expanded communications role for the entire Clinical & Translational Science Institute.

EPISODE 1: THE MISSING B-25 On the afternoon of January 31, 1956, a B-25 bomber on a training mission ditched into the Monongahela River near what is now Sandcastle Water Park. Drivers on the Homestead High Level Bridge parked their cars and watched as the plane headed toward them. When it finally passed overhead, it … Continue reading The B-25 →

EPISODE 1: THE MISSING B-25 On the afternoon of January 31, 1956, a B-25 bomber on a training mission ditched into the Monongahela River near what is now Sandcastle Water Park. Drivers on the Homestead High Level Bridge parked their cars and watched as the plane headed toward them. When it finally passed overhead, it … Continue reading The B-25 →

EPISODE 1: THE MISSING B-25 On the afternoon of January 31, 1956, a B-25 bomber on a training mission ditched into the Monongahela River near what is now Sandcastle Water Park. Drivers on the Homestead High Level Bridge parked their cars and watched as the plane headed toward them. When it finally passed overhead, it … Continue reading The B-25 →

On July 9, 1755, British regulars and American colonial troops under the command of General Edward Braddock, commander in chief of the British Army in North America, were attacked by French and Native American forces shortly after crossing the Monongahela River and while making their way to besiege Fort Duquesne in the Ohio Valley, a few miles from what is now Pittsburgh. The long line of red-coated troops struggled to maintain cohesion and discipline as Indian warriors quickly outflanked them and used the dense cover of the woods to masterful and lethal effect. Within hours, a powerful British army was routed, its commander mortally wounded, and two-thirds of its forces casualties in one the worst disasters in military history. David Preston is the Westvaco Professor of National Security Studies at the Citadel. He is the author of The Texture of Contact: European and Indian Settler Communities on the Frontiers of Iroquoia, 1667-1783.

The main building on Carrie Furnace’s 80-acre site in Braddock looks like a giant has just scattered its playthings and stomped off, not too far away, to eat a few goats. Inside the blowing engine house a 48-inch universal plate mill lies in 40- and 50-ton pieces on the concrete floor. A sign hanging at the south end lists the safety guidelines (“6. Be aware of crane movements”). Bill Sharkey sits on a few benches meant for visitors. Sharkey isn’t a visitor, really. He worked as a foreman at Carrie from 1974 to when it shut down in 1982. At its peak, the plant produced 1,250 tons of iron a day to send across the Monongahela River to the Homestead Works and refined into steel. It’s quiet now. The sound of the trains passing by to the north competes with the faint whistle of wind moving through the big doors a volunteer fashioned from found steel. “In the old days it was all noisy—there’s whistles going all the time, steam hissing, ah, there's railroad engines going all the time, moving

Don Zeiler stands on a wall in the middle of the Monongahela River. In work boots and a bright orange jacket, the lockmaster at Braddock Locks & Dam is dressed for dance. “When you’re dancing with your partner you take a step, they need to know where to go: when I’m doing this, then you do that, then I’ll do this, then you do that. So that’s basically what locking is,” he explained. Rivers are finicky. They twist, they turn, and their water levels vary, so “locking” (not to be confused with the actual dance style, popping and locking) is how a boat moves from one level to the next. Think of a lock as a water elevator, with two sets of doors. A boat steers through one gate, which closes behind it. The lock fills with water. Once it’s high enough, the boat continues out through the second gate. Like dancing, locking a boat is an activity for two. A leader and a lock operator, working at different ends, coordinate the passage of boats through the lock. For their safety, and for the

The famous biographer, James Parton, once referred to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as "Hell with the lid off", but today the city is vibrant, colorful and celebrated. The Senator John Heinz History Center traces its roots back to 1879, making it the oldest cultural institution in Western Pennsylvania. The museum and research facility presents over 250 years of Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania life and it’s quest for storytelling is supported by the affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution.  On a recent visit to Pittsburgh we sat down with Brady Smith from the History Center, who shared how Western Pennsylvania helped author some of America’s most compelling historical stories. Pittsburgh was a main destination of the African-American Great Migration and that southern exodushern exodus produced a cultural mecca in the Hill District. The community inspired playwrights, musicians and Hollywood as it was the setting for the television series “Hill Street bBues”.   Marimba Milliones from the Hill Community Development Corporation tells us that remnants of the Hill District’s cultural mosaic during it’s hey-days from 1920 to the 1940s, can be seen today in landmarks that once housed synagogues and other places of worship, and in the architecture of some of the historic structures that accent the community.  Built in 1907 along the Monongahela River, Carrie Furnaces 6 and 7 still stand tall and they offer a rare look into early 19th century iron-making technology. Since the collapse of Pittsburgh’s steel industry in the 1980s, the Carrie Furnaces remain the only non-operative blast furnaces in the area.  

In this special episode, Jimmy and Terry Jones set sail on the Gateway Clipper on Pittsburgh’s Monongahela River with Captain Wild Bill Wichrowski from Deadliest Catch! The guys talk about their parody skit “Deadliest Carp”, Bill’s return to his hometown of Pittsburgh, how Bill got into crab fishing, Bill working with his son Zack, working your way up to crab fishing, how Bill was never a greenhorn, guys running away to Alaska & background checks, clowns on social media, stuff you don’t see on TV, Bill’s take on “The Perfect Storm”, Bill visits Steelers Training Camp & Pirates batting practice, being part of Pittsburgh again, hanging out with Dale Jr, fixing Karma through charity work and much more! Check out Capt. Wild Bill’s website http://www.captwildbill.com, follow him on Twitter @captwildbill, and watch Bill on “The Deadliest Catch” on Discovery Channel. Special thanks to the Gateway Clipper Fleet! For info on their river cruises, go to http://www.gatewayclipper.com. * FOLLOW TEAM KRENN: http://JimKrenn.com @JimKrenn, @TjonesPoc, @ThriftStoreGuy, @ItsMikeWysocki, @JoshFoglio, @IronCitySports, @TalentNetworkTV, @SideshowNetwork, @tnimedia, @PrimeCoreGroup ** SPECIAL OFFER ** “Don’t let someone steal your great idea. Register a domain name now and put your idea online. GoDaddy is offering one new or transfer .COM for the low price of $2.95, whether you’re building your dream business or starting a website for fun. Visit GoDaddy.com and enter code krenn295 at checkout. It’s go time. Some limitations apply, see website for details.” $2.95 .com for one new or transfer .com domain name for one new or transfer .com. OFFER CODE=: krenn295 http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=krenn295 * CONTACT THE PODCAST: talent network, inc. http://talentnetworkinc.com mail@talentnetworkinc.com +++++++++++++++ ** View the VIDEO Spoof ** "DEADLIEST CARP" http://youtu.be/c1AGqT5Iz74 ** View the “Deadliest Carp” shoot PHOTOS ** http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.749205945121637.1073741849.305403346168568&type=1&l=e3342bcc99 +++++++++++++++ Listen to the 2013 podcast episode with Captain Wild Bill: Via SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/jim-krenn-no-restrictions/jim-krenn-no-restrictions-23

In this special episode, Jimmy and Terry Jones set sail on the Gateway Clipper on Pittsburgh?s Monongahela River with Captain Wild Bill Wichrowski from Deadliest Catch! The guys talk about their parody skit ?Deadliest Carp?, Bill?s return to his hometown of Pittsburgh, how Bill got into crab fishing, Bill working with his son Zack, working your way up to crab fishing, how Bill was never a greenhorn, guys running away to Alaska & background checks, clowns on social media, stuff you don?t see on TV, Bill?s take on ?The Perfect Storm?, Bill visits Steelers Training Camp & Pirates batting practice, being part of Pittsburgh again, hanging out with Dale Jr, fixing Karma through charity work and much more! Check out Capt. Wild Bill?s website http://www.captwildbill.com, follow him on Twitter @captwildbill, and watch Bill on ?The Deadliest Catch? on Discovery Channel. Special thanks to the Gateway Clipper Fleet! For info on their river cruises, go to http://www.gatewayclipper.com. * FOLLOW TEAM KRENN: http://JimKrenn.com @JimKrenn, @TjonesPoc, @ThriftStoreGuy, @ItsMikeWysocki, @JoshFoglio, @IronCitySports, @TalentNetworkTV, @SideshowNetwork, @tnimedia, @PrimeCoreGroup ** SPECIAL OFFER ** ?Don?t let someone steal your great idea. Register a domain name now and put your idea online. GoDaddy is offering one new or transfer .COM for the low price of $2.95, whether you?re building your dream business or starting a website for fun. Visit GoDaddy.com and enter code krenn295 at checkout. It?s go time. Some limitations apply, see website for details.? $2.95 .com for one new or transfer .com domain name for one new or transfer .com. OFFER CODE=: krenn295 http://www.godaddy.com/?isc=krenn295 * CONTACT THE PODCAST: talent network, inc. http://talentnetworkinc.com mail@talentnetworkinc.com +++++++++++++++ ** View the VIDEO Spoof ** "DEADLIEST CARP" http://youtu.be/c1AGqT5Iz74 ** View the ?Deadliest Carp? shoot PHOTOS ** http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.749205945121637.1073741849.305403346168568&type=1&l=e3342bcc99 +++++++++++++++ Listen to the 2013 podcast episode with Captain Wild Bill: Via SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/jim-krenn-no-restrictions/jim-krenn-no-restrictions-23

Exploring the risks associated with redeveloping a huge Brownfield site in Pittsburgh, where the town's steel-making plants used to be.

Transcript -- Exploring the risks associated with redeveloping a huge Brownfield site in Pittsburgh, where the town's steel-making plants used to be.

Transcript -- Exploring the risks associated with redeveloping a huge Brownfield site in Pittsburgh, where the town's steel-making plants used to be.

Exploring the risks associated with redeveloping a huge Brownfield site in Pittsburgh, where the town's steel-making plants used to be.