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President of the RIDC Don Smith calls in to talk about the exciting things happening in New Kensington.

Western Pennsylvania's New Kensington was in the grips of Mafia control throughout the 1950s, with a bevy of bookie joints, gambling casinos and brothels. An outgrowth of the Pittsburgh mob, New Kensington's Costa Nostra ordered a group of Mafiosi to break into a National Guard station in Ohio and steal a shipment of weapons. The guns were destined for Fidel Castro, who was waging guerrilla war in Cuba. The Pittsburgh Mafia was hoping to get on Castro's good side if he won the war to secure the reopening of gambling casinos. From a daring heist in Canada to Swiss bank accounts and CIA informants, this infamous gunrunning scheme was a high-speed saga of international intrigue. Join author Richard Gazarik as he presents a harrowing historical narrative of the criminal underworld of Western Pennsylvania. Richard Gazarik lives in Western Pennsylvania. A former journalist, he has written about organized crime, outlaw motorcycle gangs, drug gangs and corporate corruption. Buy the book HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.Patreon.com/WrestlingMayhemShow In this week's Wrestling Mayhem Show, host Sorg is joined by pro wrestler "No Mercy" Zeke Mercer and digital creator Kimmi Rhoades. Together, they explore a wide range of wrestling-related stories and dive into personal anecdotes, bringing humor, insight, and fresh perspectives to the table. Here's what was covered: Upcoming Wrestling Events: Discussion about the WWE Saturday Night's Main Event airing on NBC and Peacock. Upcoming 880 Wrestling's Thursday Night Fights and Penn Brewery's "Unholy Holiday" event, including Zeke's memorable moments from previous shows. Wrestler Spotlight: Recognition of Zeke Mercer in the QWI 200 list from Outsports.com, ranking at #116, highlighting LGBTQIA+ representation in wrestling. Shoutout to Paris Sahara, Tatiana, Keith Haught, and others from 880 Wrestling also featured in the QWI rankings. Lee Moriarty's Art Exhibit: AEW and Ring of Honor star Lee Moriarty's Miami-based art show, showcasing his creative side beyond wrestling. Independent Wrestling Scene: Anecdotes from 880 Wrestling shows at Penn Brewery and the promotion's impact on the Pittsburgh wrestling scene. The evolution of New Kensington, PA, as a wrestling hub, thanks to 880 Wrestling's efforts in revitalizing the local community. Behind the Scenes of Wrestling: Insights into the struggles and successes of indie wrestling production, including the camaraderie and teamwork that hold everything together. Personal Anecdotes: Kimmi Rhoades discusses her journey as a digital creator and her hilarious dynamic with Zeke Mercer, including her unique perspective on wrestling as a lesbian fan. Zeke shares his experiences with fan interactions and the infamous "Fuck You Zeke" chants at shows. What We Learned: Zeke Mercer emphasizes the importance of embracing your role, whether as a wrestler, a production team member, or a creative contributor, highlighting how everyone can find their niche in the wrestling ecosystem. Kimmi Rhoades reflects on how wrestling provides a platform for diverse stories and connections, showcasing the power of inclusion in the sport. Sorg praises the punk-rock spirit of indie wrestling, showcasing how passion and innovation can turn challenges into opportunities. Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content. **A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Bradley Ruthers (@HeelBradley) Join us LIVE Tuesdays at 9PM ET on Facebook, Youtube, and Twitch! You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show

This week's episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.Patreon.com/WrestlingMayhemShow In this week's Wrestling Mayhem Show, host Sorg is joined by pro wrestler "No Mercy" Zeke Mercer and digital creator Kimmi Rhoades. Together, they explore a wide range of wrestling-related stories and dive into personal anecdotes, bringing humor, insight, and fresh perspectives to the table. Here's what was covered: Upcoming Wrestling Events: Discussion about the WWE Saturday Night's Main Event airing on NBC and Peacock. Upcoming 880 Wrestling's Thursday Night Fights and Penn Brewery's "Unholy Holiday" event, including Zeke's memorable moments from previous shows. Wrestler Spotlight: Recognition of Zeke Mercer in the QWI 200 list from Outsports.com, ranking at #116, highlighting LGBTQIA+ representation in wrestling. Shoutout to Paris Sahara, Tatiana, Keith Haught, and others from 880 Wrestling also featured in the QWI rankings. Lee Moriarty's Art Exhibit: AEW and Ring of Honor star Lee Moriarty's Miami-based art show, showcasing his creative side beyond wrestling. Independent Wrestling Scene: Anecdotes from 880 Wrestling shows at Penn Brewery and the promotion's impact on the Pittsburgh wrestling scene. The evolution of New Kensington, PA, as a wrestling hub, thanks to 880 Wrestling's efforts in revitalizing the local community. Behind the Scenes of Wrestling: Insights into the struggles and successes of indie wrestling production, including the camaraderie and teamwork that hold everything together. Personal Anecdotes: Kimmi Rhoades discusses her journey as a digital creator and her hilarious dynamic with Zeke Mercer, including her unique perspective on wrestling as a lesbian fan. Zeke shares his experiences with fan interactions and the infamous "Fuck You Zeke" chants at shows. What We Learned: Zeke Mercer emphasizes the importance of embracing your role, whether as a wrestler, a production team member, or a creative contributor, highlighting how everyone can find their niche in the wrestling ecosystem. Kimmi Rhoades reflects on how wrestling provides a platform for diverse stories and connections, showcasing the power of inclusion in the sport. Sorg praises the punk-rock spirit of indie wrestling, showcasing how passion and innovation can turn challenges into opportunities. Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content. **A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Bradley Ruthers (@HeelBradley) Join us LIVE Tuesdays at 9PM ET on Facebook, Youtube, and Twitch! You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show

This week's episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.Patreon.com/WrestlingMayhemShow In this week's Wrestling Mayhem Show, host Sorg is joined by pro wrestler "No Mercy" Zeke Mercer and digital creator Kimmi Rhoades. Together, they explore a wide range of wrestling-related stories and dive into personal anecdotes, bringing humor, insight, and fresh perspectives to the table. Here's what was covered: Upcoming Wrestling Events: Discussion about the WWE Saturday Night's Main Event airing on NBC and Peacock. Upcoming 880 Wrestling's Thursday Night Fights and Penn Brewery's "Unholy Holiday" event, including Zeke's memorable moments from previous shows. Wrestler Spotlight: Recognition of Zeke Mercer in the QWI 200 list from Outsports.com, ranking at #116, highlighting LGBTQIA+ representation in wrestling. Shoutout to Paris Sahara, Tatiana, Keith Haught, and others from 880 Wrestling also featured in the QWI rankings. Lee Moriarty's Art Exhibit: AEW and Ring of Honor star Lee Moriarty's Miami-based art show, showcasing his creative side beyond wrestling. Independent Wrestling Scene: Anecdotes from 880 Wrestling shows at Penn Brewery and the promotion's impact on the Pittsburgh wrestling scene. The evolution of New Kensington, PA, as a wrestling hub, thanks to 880 Wrestling's efforts in revitalizing the local community. Behind the Scenes of Wrestling: Insights into the struggles and successes of indie wrestling production, including the camaraderie and teamwork that hold everything together. Personal Anecdotes: Kimmi Rhoades discusses her journey as a digital creator and her hilarious dynamic with Zeke Mercer, including her unique perspective on wrestling as a lesbian fan. Zeke shares his experiences with fan interactions and the infamous "Fuck You Zeke" chants at shows. What We Learned: Zeke Mercer emphasizes the importance of embracing your role, whether as a wrestler, a production team member, or a creative contributor, highlighting how everyone can find their niche in the wrestling ecosystem. Kimmi Rhoades reflects on how wrestling provides a platform for diverse stories and connections, showcasing the power of inclusion in the sport. Sorg praises the punk-rock spirit of indie wrestling, showcasing how passion and innovation can turn challenges into opportunities. Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content. **A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Bradley Ruthers (@HeelBradley) Join us LIVE Tuesdays at 9PM ET on Facebook, Youtube, and Twitch! You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show

This week on The Football Letter Podcast, we're joined by letterman and Arizona Cardinals linebacker Jesse Luketa '20 to preview his third season in the NFL. We also talked with Jesse about his nonprofit organization, the 40 Reasons Foundation, which cultivates a healthy and safe environment for children to be able to enhance their sense of creativity and promote their independence (0:50) .Following our conversation with Jesse, Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter President Emily Matyas '17 discussed her journey to becoming a volunteer leader, how the chapter unites Penn Staters on football game days and beyond, the value of getting involved with the Alumni Association, and more (14:51).View the video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------More on Jesse: Selected by Arizona with the team's second pick in the seventh round (256th overall) of the 2022 NFL Draft, Jesse appeared in 21 games (one start) with 13 tackles, a QB hit and three tackles for loss in his first two seasons (2022-23). Jesse grew up in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and at an early age developed a love of American football. Connect with Jesse:X (Twitter)More on Emily:  Emily is from New Kensington, Pennsylvania and graduated from the Penn State Smeal College of Business in 2017 with a degree in Marketing and a minor in International Business. She currently works in Washington, D.C. as a program specialist. She serves as the President of the Metro Washington, D.C. Chapter. Connect with the Metro D.C. Chapter:WebsiteFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu. Follow the Penn State Alumni Association on:FacebookX (Twitter)InstagramLinkedIn

SERIES 3 EPISODE 10: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (1:44) SPECIAL COMMENT: First he held a news conference where the reporters didn't have microphones. Then he held a news conference where the reporters basically didn't get to ask questions. What's next? A Trump News Conference without Trump? Sounds like a good idea. Incredibly, CNN ran the whole nonsensical non-news conference rant live. As somebody who was hired by CNN as its first year ended in 1981 I have a secret for them – the acronym stands for “Cable NEWS Network.” You're no longer news. Cut to a test pattern, fire everybody, and start from scratch. Which also applies to Trump's running mate. I'm beginning to think J.D. Vance is actually a Democratic plant. New Kensington, Pennsylvania. At VFW Post 92. That's Veterans of Foreign Wars, the post number is 92, and there is still the Sarah Palin rule. Vance called it "VFA," forgot the number, had to fish into his pocket for a card that had the number written on it, and forgot the Palin rule (if you're an idiot running for Vice President, and you have to remember something, just write it on your hand). There are more polls and Kamalapalooza continues. She's pulled off a nine-point swing in Pennsylvania and a ten-point swing nationally. So naturally Politico led with 28 paragraphs on Vivek Ramaswamy insisting Trump was listening to his advice to focus on the issues and not attack her. This is while the Republican campaign is imploding so quickly that now Frank Luntz is wondering if Trump is trying to lose. And as the Trump campaign continues to try to insist it has nothing to do with Project 2025, Media Matters uncovers the implausible. There's a Project 2025 training video starring Karoline Leavitt, who is now Trump's Campaign spokesperson. As the video ends she tells Project 2025 trainees that if they need any help to just contact her. B-Block (23:57) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: The Republican House Candidate accused, as a cop, of handcuffing an infant. RFK Junior hires somebody to program political ads to you based on data on your phone. And baseball's new low: the Mets' ceremonial first pitch was thrown out by the Hawk Tuah woman. I presume she threw a spitball. C-Block (33:10) FRIDAYS WITH THURBER: It's got everything: Suspense, Baseball, Red Barber, a story that was turned into a movie with Peter Sellers. It's "The Catbird Set."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Liz Harrington, Former Campaign Spokesperson for President Donald J. Trump Liz and I discuss the tragic events at the Butler, PA Trump Campaign rally which was shutdown due to the Assassination attempt on President Trump's life. Our thoughts and prayers are with the 3 victims and their families. Corey Comperatore, a dedicated father and firefighter, was brutally murdered.  In addition, seriously injured were David Dutch, 57, of New Kensington, and James Copenhaver, 74, of Moon Township. We continue to pray for their full recovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.Patreon.com/WrestlingMayhemShow We are joined by "The Matriarchy" including Zeke Mercer, Amanda Maslow and Paris Sahara from 880 Wrestling! Professional Wrestling Highlights: Mention of Lee Moriarty's impressive week and ongoing push in the wrestling scene. Reflections on WWE's King of the Ring and Backlash events. Independent Wrestling Scene: Insights into the wrestling community at 880 Wrestling in New Kensington, highlighting its role as a training school and promotion platform. The significance of 880 Wrestling's weekly live shows and its impact on the local wrestling scene. Discussion on the growing popularity and reach of 880 Wrestling, attracting talents from various states. Match Announcements and Upcoming Events: Preview of upcoming matches and events at 880 Wrestling, including potential title shots for "The Matriarchy." Mention of other local wrestling events, such as RWA and 2PW, featuring notable wrestlers and exciting matchups. Social Media and Promotion Strategies: Amanda's efforts in managing 880 Wrestling's social media presence, expanding its reach on various platforms. The importance of social media in promoting wrestling events and engaging with fans. Professionalism and Production: The collaborative effort in running wrestling shows, emphasizing teamwork and training for new talents. The role of producers and crew members in ensuring the smooth operation of live wrestling events. What We Learned: Technical Adaptability: The team effectively managed a major technical failure by rerouting the studio setup, ensuring the show continued smoothly. Community and Support: The importance of community support in independent wrestling, from Patreon supporters to live chat engagement, plays a crucial role in the success of local promotions. Wrestling Career Insights: Zeke Mercer's experiences in various wrestling events and podcasts offer a glimpse into the life of a professional wrestler. Amanda Maslow's journey through mental health challenges and her comeback highlights the resilience required in the wrestling industry. Paris Sahara's representation of her community and her goals in wrestling demonstrate the significance of diversity and inclusion in the sport. Impact of 880 Wrestling: 880 Wrestling's innovative approach to live shows and training provides a unique platform for both new and experienced wrestlers. The promotion's growth and influence attract talents from different regions, contributing to the vibrancy of the local wrestling scene. Social Media Strategies: Effective social media management by Amanda has significantly boosted 880 Wrestling's visibility and fan engagement, showcasing the power of digital platforms in modern wrestling promotion. Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content. **A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Bradley Ruthers (@HeelBradley) Join us LIVE Tuesdays at 9PM ET on Facebook, Youtube, and Twitch! You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show

This week's episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.Patreon.com/WrestlingMayhemShow We are joined by "The Matriarchy" including Zeke Mercer, Amanda Maslow and Paris Sahara from 880 Wrestling! Professional Wrestling Highlights: Mention of Lee Moriarty's impressive week and ongoing push in the wrestling scene. Reflections on WWE's King of the Ring and Backlash events. Independent Wrestling Scene: Insights into the wrestling community at 880 Wrestling in New Kensington, highlighting its role as a training school and promotion platform. The significance of 880 Wrestling's weekly live shows and its impact on the local wrestling scene. Discussion on the growing popularity and reach of 880 Wrestling, attracting talents from various states. Match Announcements and Upcoming Events: Preview of upcoming matches and events at 880 Wrestling, including potential title shots for "The Matriarchy." Mention of other local wrestling events, such as RWA and 2PW, featuring notable wrestlers and exciting matchups. Social Media and Promotion Strategies: Amanda's efforts in managing 880 Wrestling's social media presence, expanding its reach on various platforms. The importance of social media in promoting wrestling events and engaging with fans. Professionalism and Production: The collaborative effort in running wrestling shows, emphasizing teamwork and training for new talents. The role of producers and crew members in ensuring the smooth operation of live wrestling events. What We Learned: Technical Adaptability: The team effectively managed a major technical failure by rerouting the studio setup, ensuring the show continued smoothly. Community and Support: The importance of community support in independent wrestling, from Patreon supporters to live chat engagement, plays a crucial role in the success of local promotions. Wrestling Career Insights: Zeke Mercer's experiences in various wrestling events and podcasts offer a glimpse into the life of a professional wrestler. Amanda Maslow's journey through mental health challenges and her comeback highlights the resilience required in the wrestling industry. Paris Sahara's representation of her community and her goals in wrestling demonstrate the significance of diversity and inclusion in the sport. Impact of 880 Wrestling: 880 Wrestling's innovative approach to live shows and training provides a unique platform for both new and experienced wrestlers. The promotion's growth and influence attract talents from different regions, contributing to the vibrancy of the local wrestling scene. Social Media Strategies: Effective social media management by Amanda has significantly boosted 880 Wrestling's visibility and fan engagement, showcasing the power of digital platforms in modern wrestling promotion. Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content. **A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Bradley Ruthers (@HeelBradley) Join us LIVE Tuesdays at 9PM ET on Facebook, Youtube, and Twitch! You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show

This week's episode brought to you by Indy Wrestling US, Slice on Broadway, Sidekick Media Services and listeners like you at www.Patreon.com/WrestlingMayhemShow We are joined by "The Matriarchy" including Zeke Mercer, Amanda Maslow and Paris Sahara from 880 Wrestling! Professional Wrestling Highlights: Mention of Lee Moriarty's impressive week and ongoing push in the wrestling scene. Reflections on WWE's King of the Ring and Backlash events. Independent Wrestling Scene: Insights into the wrestling community at 880 Wrestling in New Kensington, highlighting its role as a training school and promotion platform. The significance of 880 Wrestling's weekly live shows and its impact on the local wrestling scene. Discussion on the growing popularity and reach of 880 Wrestling, attracting talents from various states. Match Announcements and Upcoming Events: Preview of upcoming matches and events at 880 Wrestling, including potential title shots for "The Matriarchy." Mention of other local wrestling events, such as RWA and 2PW, featuring notable wrestlers and exciting matchups. Social Media and Promotion Strategies: Amanda's efforts in managing 880 Wrestling's social media presence, expanding its reach on various platforms. The importance of social media in promoting wrestling events and engaging with fans. Professionalism and Production: The collaborative effort in running wrestling shows, emphasizing teamwork and training for new talents. The role of producers and crew members in ensuring the smooth operation of live wrestling events. What We Learned: Technical Adaptability: The team effectively managed a major technical failure by rerouting the studio setup, ensuring the show continued smoothly. Community and Support: The importance of community support in independent wrestling, from Patreon supporters to live chat engagement, plays a crucial role in the success of local promotions. Wrestling Career Insights: Zeke Mercer's experiences in various wrestling events and podcasts offer a glimpse into the life of a professional wrestler. Amanda Maslow's journey through mental health challenges and her comeback highlights the resilience required in the wrestling industry. Paris Sahara's representation of her community and her goals in wrestling demonstrate the significance of diversity and inclusion in the sport. Impact of 880 Wrestling: 880 Wrestling's innovative approach to live shows and training provides a unique platform for both new and experienced wrestlers. The promotion's growth and influence attract talents from different regions, contributing to the vibrancy of the local wrestling scene. Social Media Strategies: Effective social media management by Amanda has significantly boosted 880 Wrestling's visibility and fan engagement, showcasing the power of digital platforms in modern wrestling promotion. Check out the Indy Wrestling US Network at www.indywrestling.network. For a short time, get a 7-day FREE trial to access a growing collection of content. **A special shout out to our Manager Level Patreon supporter Bradley Ruthers (@HeelBradley) Join us LIVE Tuesdays at 9PM ET on Facebook, Youtube, and Twitch! You can support the show at Patreon.com/wrestlingmayhemshow! Go to wrestlingmayhemshow.com for more entertainment! Thanks to Basick Sickness (@basicksickness) for the awesome intro for the show

Method Automation provides full, turnkey solutions for all of your manual business processes. With a staff of qualified professionals and years of experience automating process for commercial and federal customers, Method Automation is ready and able to help your business avoid the pitfalls that will cost you both time and money. Methos Automation Founder Paul Konieczny steps up to the One Mic Stand to talk about what's driving growth for the New Kensington-based company and how it is  driven to understand your business so that it can pinpoint problems and customize solutions that will positively impact your bottom-line. Method Automation delivers tech solutions that will adapt to your ever changing business and you won't have to understand how it works to make it work for you.

It's the Friday news roundup! The proposed Esplanade development on the North Side has generated a lot of buzz, but what are its odds of actually Ferris wheeling above the Ohio? We've got good news and bad news about a bunch of Pittsburgh animals, and PPG Industries is considering a change. Plus, we have a winner on the PA River of the Year! We always cite our sources: The Allegheny River was declared PA's 2024 River of the Year, which includes a $10,000 prize to its nominating agency, Three Rivers Waterkeeper. The Esplanade development was first proposed for Chateau in 2019, and it resurfaced recently with a few new features.  Lisa Freeman wants to build a local grocery store in Manchester.  PPG Industries announced an internal systemic review to consider whether their architectural coatings division still makes sense for their portfolio. The company has a wide collection of industrial grade products, in addition to their sometimes better known paints. PPG's Tim Knavish told Yahoo! Finance that the homebuying and selling boom was really good for business. If you're curious about his favorite PPG color, check their YouTube. About 70 animals died in a fire at Nate's Reptile Rescue in South Park, but over 100 were saved. KDKA had a really informative report. Per our recent conversation about the Pittsburgh Zoo, an official review found nothing awry. WPXI got an AZA official on the phone this week, and he confirmed we have not reapplied for accreditation yet. The National Aviary in the North Side got a new Andean Condor, a little boy chick named Bud.  Today is National Pig Day. Celebrate tonight with the Pittsburgh Squealers at Voodoo Brewing in New Kensington. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's new to eat and drink in the Burgh? Novo Asian Food Hall is finally opening in the Strip District Terminal; Girl Scout Cookies are inspiring drink pairings; Page's will soon kick off ice cream season; and Pittsburgh is getting festivals for kosher eats, desserts, and vegan fare. Plus, why did Necromancer Brewing close in Ross Township? Get a taste of it all in today's roundup. We always cite our sources: The owner of Necromancer Brewing spoke about why the brewery shut down. His quote was updated, and you can find the original quote through the Wayback Machine. A brewer from Hitchhiker Brewing shared his thoughts on dealing with the PLCB. East End Brewing drops its YOU ARE HERE Highland Park beer March 1 Want to drink beer and win prizes? Listen to our episode with Pittsburgh Brewers Guild. It's Girl Scout Cookie season! Check out Wigle Whiskey's pairings. Novo Asian Food Hall opens in the Strip District Terminal March 1 The DorStop in Dormont reopened under new ownership Sweet Alchemy's Sweet Horror is at VooDoo Brewing in New Kensington on March 24 Pittsburgh Jewish Chronicle's Big Nosh festival is April 7-9 The national Dessert Wars stops at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center April 27 VegFest's new VegFair takes place May 4 in Point Breeze's Rockwell Park For more weekend events, visit our website and be sure to subscribe to the Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 711 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show features Corpse God, a collaboration between current members of Leprosy, Horrid Ordeal, and ex-Bloodbath. Established in 2021, Corpse God is dedicated to reviving the newness and vitality of Death Metal from the late 80s and early 90s. Drawing influences from bands like Asphyx, Death, Morgoth, and Bolt Thrower, Corpse God embraces the rawness of Old School Death Metal, where brutality reigns supreme. The lineup includes Corpse God on Guitar/Vocals, Seth Collins on Drums, Zac Nestor on Guitar, and Rick Hopkins on Bass. Tune in to learn more about Corpse God's upcoming “Onward to Oblivion” CD release, and catch them live with Shattered Soul and Feast on the Fallen at Preserving in New Kensington on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Episode 711 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show features Corpse God, a collaboration between current members of Leprosy, Horrid Ordeal, and ex-Bloodbath. Established in 2021, Corpse God is dedicated to reviving the newness and vitality of Death Metal from the late 80s and early 90s. Drawing influences from bands like Asphyx, Death, Morgoth, and Bolt Thrower, Corpse God embraces the rawness of Old School Death Metal, where brutality reigns supreme. The lineup includes Corpse God on Guitar/Vocals, Seth Collins on Drums, Zac Nestor on Guitar, and Rick Hopkins on Bass. Tune in to learn more about Corpse God's upcoming “Onward to Oblivion” CD release, and catch them live with Shattered Soul and Feast on the Fallen at Preserving in New Kensington on Saturday, March 2, 2024.

Pittsburgh-based R&B/hip hop musician Cam Chambers stops by the show to talk about his journey from growing up in New Kensington, a small city outside of Pittsburgh, to releasing his second album, “Check Please” with producer Nice Rec. I really enjoyed listening to Cam break down his creative process for his feature performance on Spillage Village artist Benji's latest hit “Terms & Conditions.” Go purchase Check Please today!!! Check Please by Cam Chambers & Nice Rec https://music.apple.com/us/album/check-please/1701875361

This week's guest is Carmen Gentile, Founder & Editor-at-Large of Postindustrial Media. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who is interested in the revitalization of Rust Belt communities. In this episode, Carmen shares with us the story behind the inception of Postindustrial Media, a venture motivated by the shockwaves that the 2016 election started and driven by a mission to foster understanding of communities in the region. His unique perspective, informed by growing up in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, and his experiences as a war correspondent, provides valuable insights into the complex issues facing postindustrial communities today. From gun control and immigration to the re-invention of industrial jobs, Paul and Carmen engage in a thought-provoking conversation that uncovers the importance of community and resilience. As a Pennsylvania native, Carmen's top choice for cheesesteaks is Pat's King of Steaks.  Hear more from Carmen by connecting with him on LinkedIn or check out his book, Blindsided by the Taliban. 

Can technology and entrepreneurship revitalize a small city along the Allegheny River just north east of Pittsburgh? Penn State New Kensington Chancellor Kevin Snider knows it can and it is doing that right now! Tune in to TechVibe Radio to hear how the university's Corner Launchbox and Digital Foundry are bringing new resources, creating businesses and introducing STEM to students in New Kensington.

This month Emily Phillips shares her story. She and her husband, Brent, plan to plant a Reclamation church in New Kensington.

This week Chris is joined by guest Don Arner and guest cohost Natalie Moses at 565 Live for another episode of Poor Man's Podcast. This week also  features the debut of producer “The Red Wolf” Ryan Dalmasse. The gang each taste and review "Hell's Delight” by Helltown. Plus the news with Natalie Moses. Some of the topics discussed during the show are: • Bummer Slam on June 24 • Rhythm and Brews 2023 • New PMP 1 on 1 with guest Darius Kasparaitis  • Elevated Thoughts-Planets turning  • New Kensington vs Penn Hills license test • AJ Wright • What food/drink would you choose to bathe in? • Vanderpump Rules- Tom vs Pittsburgh • Terrible Towel is a “get out of jail free” card • Demar Hamlin CPR tour • A.I. romance • Falling through Century III Mall's roof • And The New News with Natalie Moses"Thanks for listening!"https://linktr.ee/Poormanspodcast

Gov. Josh Shapiro has been in office for 100 days; the former Alcoa plant in New Kensington will be home to a new manufacturing plant backed by former Amazon leader and billionaire Thomas Tull; and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's 2023 list of Best Books for Babies.

Whew... The ladies on this episode are BUSY to say the least. It's definitely the longest episode title we've ever had, that's for sure. Michelle and Jamie wear a ton of hats and are very responsible for the revitilization of the New Ken area. Between the events for the community and business, they each run their own business' and still try to figure out how to take on MORE. Michelle and her business partner own Olde Towne Overhaul which is single handedley building the business community of downtown New Ken. Every small town needs something like this. You don't want to miss this one! Connect with them and all of their social media accounts below... https://www.facebook.com/VoodooBreweryNewKensington https://www.facebook.com/sweetalchemybakeshop https://www.facebook.com/shopnewken https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100061089797516 - Olde Towne Overhaul https://www.instagram.com/voodoonewken/ https://www.instagram.com/sweetalchemybakeshop/ https://www.instagram.com/shopsmallshopnewken/

How do you respond when you see a need? Matt Dehart ('19) and Cam McKennedy ('21) saw a need for better education in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, and wasted no time getting started on their mission to serve the families of that school district. This week Matt and Cam share their passion for educating the entire family unit, from the kids to the parents, and why they believe God has called them to this unique opportunity. The guys also share some exciting stories of what God has been teaching them throughout this process, and how God recently blessed them with a huge answer to prayer! Teach from DeHart Academy: https://www.teachfromdehart.org/ Subscribe to the BJU Alumni Relations Podcast for more episodes like this every other week! Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0F2gcv5M4kua8XxIuppNxn Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bju-alumni-relations/id1605151458 Listen on Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy83ZDdjNGI4OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

On the 20th episode of Industrial Transformation with Jeremy Frank, Jeremy speaks with Sherri McCleary. Sherri's career in Manufacturing has spanned over 30 years, during which she specialized in deploying new processes and products in the metals industry. Sherri tells how her experiences lead to becoming Executive Director for the Digital Foundry at New Kensington. In this role, she focuses her time on helping to connect manufacturers with the resources they need to reach Industry 4.0. Additionally, she shares stories from her time in the metals industry, including her work with a major automotive manufacturer as they explored something that had never been done before - using an aluminum body structure for the highest production vehicle in the world. 

We are back with two guests with returning guest Ariadne (@shardsambit) and fellow member of the Zax Caucus (LA Chapter) Zack W to talk about recent discourse around the treatment of Johnathan Gresham dropping the ROH title and arguing with Tony Khan. This leads to a discussion on the recent, but long running struggles of black activists being pushed out and/or leaving DSA Los Angeles due to mistreatment from chapter leadership/leadership cliques. We also talk about the continual struggles of the women's division in AEW and there is an attempt to cause a "Battle of the Zach/k's" The Proletariat Lariat has sponsored a couple wrestling shows! Check out Enjoy Wrestling for their set of Enjoy Cup Tag Tournament Shows! First ep of this season: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ak1iJWBCsA And this Friday Aug 12th at 7:30 PM check out WrestleLab which is doing a show in New Kensington, PA with Industrial World Wrestling: https://twitter.com/WrestlersLab/status/1557696766228811777 Consider being a patreon at https://www.patreon.com/TheProletariatLariat get access to all episodes and some bonus content; help support the podcast and allow it to grow bigger

VIP - Voices in Pittsburgh! She is back at it once again for the New Kensington Police Department.. Kaley has been featured on the show multiple times for her efforts to help local police departments and she is doing it once again this Saturday at VooDoo Brewery in New Kensington for K9 Max! Listen to the fun you could be having for a good cause!

Chip Bell, author of the long-running Jake Sullivan Mystery series celebrates his latest book Why Don't We Get Drunk? with Anthony Lee Head.Charles L. “Chip” Bell, Jr., lives in the City of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, and is a practicing attorney specializing in personal injury litigation. Born on February 23, 1950, in Harrison Township, Pennsylvania, he grew up in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, and attended Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania, graduating Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude. After serving in the United States Army from 1972 to 1974, he attended Duquesne University School of Law, graduating Cum Laude. He is the author of, currently, fourteen volumes in The Jake Sullivan Series of novels, and additionally, he is the co-author of a feature film script, “Cuba Libre”, and a television pilot script, “A1A”, both based upon The Jake Sullivan Series.Anthony Lee Head is the award-winning author of Driftwood: Stories from the Margarita Road, which was named a “Best Book of 2020” by Kirkus Reviews. He has been a trial attorney, a college teacher, and a black belt martial arts instructor. For a decade, he lived in Caribbean Mexico where he owned a small hotel and bar. Head is an ordained Lay Buddhist with the San Francisco Zen Center. He lives just north of the Golden Gate Bridge with his wife, Cheri, and seven rescue animals.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/a1a-media-network. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 526: We're back from Ohio! And Portugal. We see a super-rare Miata and Andrew's new engine. A visit to depressing New Kensington, PA. Pronouns. Driving like it's 1997. COVID test disaster. Joe Pera. Mask free flying. When did Andrew poop?

Azuree Charles has been identified by officials as the 9-year-old boy from New Kensington, Pennsylvania who was found dead outside his home. Officials are launching a homicide investigation related to his death. https://www.facebook.com/ToriYorgeyWTAE/photos/a.102959662314666/136890378921594/ https://www.wvlt.tv/2022/05/06/9-year-old-found-dead-near-his-homes-shed/ https://www.wsaw.com/2022/05/06/9-year-old-found-dead-near-his-homes-shed/ https://heavy.com/news/azuree-charles/ True Crime Update- Vicki and Casey White https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYIhLvW4tdQ WTF News- Wal-Mart does Not sell babies https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/rebecca-taylor-charged-with-trying-to-buy-a-baby-in-walmart?fbclid=IwAR1-kSB_PQarSDkXrEBdUU_McWpFiTI9koqpCfgwDndM-TpLvIhxeQcMKE0 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd85RJRW6kn51aM2un6ButA/featured *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimeparanormalTPS Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimeparanormalpodcast.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeparanormal Our Latest Video: https://youtu.be/BSwBwRODJvA Check Out Some of Our Previous Uploads! Amir Locke, Mike Malloy, and the Fred Meyer Shooter https://youtu.be/33shsbTNcPw The Missing Fort Worth Trio, The Doodler, and Kevin Dugar and Carl Smith https://youtu.be/SG_XbAb7jaQ Means gets...mean! https://youtu.be/IVB8rLe8e1E True Crime Paranormal on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1 True Crime Paranormal on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-paranormal/id1525438711?ls=1 Kristi's Crystal Shop https://www.ehcrystals.com/

Listen to our conversation with Laurie Johnson Wade of Lost Dreams Awakening in New Kensington, PA.  She shares with us during this Black History Month on a South African concept called Ubuntu. Philosophy of principles surrounding practicing humanism.  Seeing everyone as important. The word itself forms an important acronym.  Check this out !  

What happens when a Fontan patient needs a tune-up? What kinds of procedures might a Fontan patient need after living with a Fontan heart? What can we learn from someone who has experienced a Fontan revision?Welcome to the first of four Saturday Success Story programs! Saturday Success Stories will be released each Saturday in Heart Month (February 2022) and this one features Jimmy Bachenheimer.Jimmy Bachenheimer was born in August 1981 with a single ventricle heart. He was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Jimmy had the typical series of operations to palliate his condition. Jimmy is also a dad. He has a 10-year-old daughter named Brooklyn who is in 5th grade.Jimmy is a salesman. He works for Hillcrest Volkswagen in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.Link to Article Mentioned in our Program:First pig-to-human heart transplant: what can scientists learn? Please visit our Social Media and Podcast pages:Apple PodcastsFacebookInstagramMeWeTwitterYouTubeWebsiteAnna's Buzzsprout Affiliate Link (we both benefit if you sign up with Buzzsprout with my link - yay!) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/HearttoHeart)

In this week's episode, Tracy and Mike interview Fay Horwitt and Brett Brenton with https://forwardcities.org/ (Forward Cities).  Show Highlights: Brett and Fay share the heart behind Forward Cities to address the inequities in our society, specifically within the context of Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Support, and how Forward Cities creates “equity for every entrepreneur” (02:15) Tracy asks the group about how Forward Cities helps communities progress towards a common goal and vision, in spite of the competing priorities and self-interests of individual groups and organizations. Forward Cities calls this “Sense-Making” (10:00) The group discusses how Forward Cities determines it's time to step away and allow the community to progress without them (22:00)  Mike summarizes the conversation to this point, and then Fay and Brett build upon the core points to this point through the lens of two short case studies (22.20) Brett and Fay share about their experiences in communities ranging from working with indiginous populations in New Mexico, to Baltimore, to a deeper dive into New Kensington and Kansas City (30:30) The gang discusses the metrics that Forward Cities uses, and how the processes that they utilize can translate to organizational leaders outside of ecosystem building (including the use of the Forward Cities “E3 Scorecard”) (38:00)   Brett and Fay share about the launch of the SBA Pilot program (48:45) Related Links: Do you want to learn more about Forward Cities? Visit them https://forwardcities.org/ (here)!  Learn more about how TEAMES & CO builds effective and empowered teams that deliver results athttps://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design ( https://teamesandco.com/teams/organizational-design) Follow TEAMES & CO onhttp://www.facebook.com/teamesandco ( Facebook) https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesandco ( LinkedIn), Twitter (@teamesandco) and Instagram (https://instagram.com/teamesandco (@teamesandco)) Want to watch the podcasts on video visit TEAMES & CO onhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA2UUugYGYBvfCcEYOwjLwQ/videos ( YouTube).  TEAMES Global is live!!! We will be launching new courses throughout the summer to support leaders and organizations as they empower their teams, connect with customers and reach their goals!!! Follow TEAMES Global on https://www.facebook.com/teamesglobal (Facebook) and https://www.linkedin.com/company/teamesglobal (LinkedIn), and https://teamesglobal.teachable.com (sign up for a course today! ) Related Podcasts: In this podcast, we discuss the great work done by ecosystem builder Geraud Staton, the executive director of Helius. Check out the full podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-conversation-with-geraud-staton-reboot/id1530838871?i=1000536352645 (here)!  Views expressed by guests are their own and may not reflect the views of TEAMES & CO. Mention of particular products or services and participation of a guest does not imply an endorsement by TEAMES & CO. The information provided is for educational and entertainment purposes and should not be taken as professional advice. Our podcast is edited by Nodderly (http://www.nodderly.com/ (www.nodderly.com)). A huge thank you to their team for the great video, audio and editing support!

All your life you have been searching for what God has called you to do.   You know you have been called to the ministry, so you go from one ministry opportunity to another, and you know in your heart you are searching for God's perfect will in your life. This is the story of Stan Nelson…. grew up in New Kensington just outside of Pittsburgh, called to the ministry as an evangelist then pastor and now missionary to the people of Guatemala.     Stan and Denise started Rocsana's Hope for girls in Guatemala.   You have got to hear his story as God is transforming lives in Guatemala. Download free Youth Group and Parent Resources on our website: Web: http://TeenQuest.orgPhone: (814) 444-9500

All your life you have been searching for what God has called you to do.   You know you have been called to the ministry, so you go from one ministry opportunity to another, and you know in your heart you are searching for God's perfect will in your life. This is the story of Stan Nelson…. grew up in New Kensington just outside of Pittsburgh, called to the ministry as an evangelist then pastor and now missionary to the people of Guatemala.     Stan and Denise started Rocsana's Hope for girls in Guatemala.   You have got to hear his story as God is transforming lives in Guatemala. Download free Youth Group and Parent Resources on our website: Web: http://TeenQuest.orgPhone: (814) 444-9500

Join Craig as he discusses with our guests Dr. Jonathan Han, Program Director, UPMC St. Margaret Family Medicine Residency Program, and Dr. Winfred Frazier, Medical Director, UPMC St. Margaret Family Health Center in New Kensington: Did they both always aspire to be physicians? What drives them to want to practice in the underserved communities? How has UPMC's commitment to build a 5 million dollar facility in New Kensington affected the way they are able to care for the underserved in the region? Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Port Authority Transit Employment) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what's going on in our Pittsburgh region. Soul Pitt Media's Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Port Authority Transit, Duquesne Light Co., ThermoFisher Scientific, Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and PA Unites Against COVID.

All of the cool kids get up early on Saturday mornings to listen to Techvibe Radio! You should, too. So give in to peer pressure and tune in. Learn all about Protohaven in Wilkinsburg and the LaunchBox in New Kensington tomorrow (1/9) at 8 a.m. on ESPN 970. Find out what resources and tools are available at these awesome spaces and how they've been operating during the pandemic. Building and launching something new is becoming more accessible with organizations like Protohaven and LaunchBox in the region.

On today's episode Ryan and Scottro roll solo!  We start by hearing about Ryan's recent experience taking a "self-administered" coronavirus test (hint: he didn't enjoy it). Following these traumatic details, Ryan sips on one of the latest beer drops by Tattered Flag Brewery who is now shipping statewide via TatteredFlagSupplyDrop.com. Scottro then awards Hitchhiker Brewing with the "beer that produces the best-tasting burps".  (Don't ask). The duo begins the discussion of Wawa and Sheetz entering the craft beer market which segways in to a discussion of major brands starting to collab more and more with craft breweries.  Ryan sees this as being one of the next big trends in craft beer.  He even makes a bold prediction that Nike makes a collab craft beer.. Scottro and Ryan then talk about whether their beer preferences change with the weather.  Ryan admits that it's always stout weather before they run through some of their favorite stouts. Before they wrap things up, they discuss Sam Adam buying Dogfish Head. As part of the extra credit portion of this episode, Ryan sits down with Phil from Voodoo New Kensington to talk all about that latest brewery to open!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three founders in the Health & Wellness industry sharing entrepreneurship, industry insights and tips on the Future of Health & Wellness. Sara Makin, Founder of Makin Wellness Sara Makin is a two time #1 Best Selling Author on Amazon & the founder of Makin Wellness, Pennsylania's premier therapy and assessment centers located in Downtown, Pittsburgh & New Kensington. Sara and her highly rated team specialize in evidence based and individualized treatment for people suffering with mental heath , addiction and relationship challenges. Sara has been nominated by the National Academy of Best Selling Authors and spends her days expanding her practices so she can help Makin Wellness clients live more happy and meaningful lives. She loves laughing, meditating, philanthropy and her Vitamix ! David Franklin, Founder & CEO of knowRX David, a Navy veteran, is a seasoned technologist with more than 22 years of experience. He has participated in two IPOs and delivered more than 10 applications to market. Over the last decade, Franklin has focused on cloud computing and machine learning for health care applications. He has studied at Moody Bible, Penn State, and MIT. Currently, Franklin leads, knowRX, Inc., a Personalized Medication and Individual Health Insights application based in Austin, Texas. Ross Franklin, Founder & CEO of PureGreen Ranked as one of the top wellness entrepreneurs of 2019 by Thrive Global, Ross Franklin has over two decades of experience building prestige brands within the health and wellness industry. Mr. Franklin is the Founder and CEO of Pure Green Franchise, one of the fastest growing cold pressed juice and smoothie franchises that is expanding rapidly throughout the United States. Join Our community of thousands of entrepreneurs at https://entre.link/EntrepreneurShow Follow us on social media @joinentre --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode of the Iron Sharpens Iron Movement, Jim Hotaling interviews Dr. Kevin Snider. Dr. Snider is responsible for the New Kensington campus, which is one of 19 campuses in the Penn State system. In addition to on-campus accomplishments, he has been very involved in innovation and community engagement. Over the past 12 years, he led and helped create a regional association of five local municipalities to work on collaborative economic development (WEDIG), worked with superintendents to develop a collaborative and integrated STEM program across grades and 13 school districts (ABC/Create), built an Entrepreneurial Center and Co-working space in New Kensington to revitalize rust belt towns through innovation and creativity. Dr. Snider is now working with partners in industry, local government, associations, and school districts to develop skills and the innovative entrepreneurial mindset students and communities will need to thrive in the next industrial age. We hope to make New Kensington a learning living laboratory that helps the rust belt ride the wave of the next industrial revolution and revitalize the region! Visit http://ironsharpensiron.fm for show notes and more exclusive content.

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To learn more about Forward Cities' Community Entrepreneurship Accelerator (CEA): New Kensington, PA check out the following: Clearing a Path Toward Equity Through Entrepreneurship, CO.STARTERS Kim's Solution Series blog: Introducing CO.STARTERS to New Kensington, PA For more information about Foward Cities work, visit forwardcities.org

Episode 108 : Voodoo New Kensington Nick and Alex are on location this week with Phil from Voodoo New Ken! Phil shares some info about the newest Voodoo location and we share a couple of beers that he brought along to expose us to some new stuff from East End and Inner Groove brewing. We talk about quarantine and what we've all been doing to keep sane. Phil gives us the history of their building and what to expect moving forward with Voodoo New Ken. We touch on Good Vibes being cancelled and talk about the news from Fresh Fest this year. Toward the end we get into can design and Alex rips Grist House's can design again, even though he loves their beer. We talk our favorites and then to finish off a really fun episode we talk about 12oz cans and their designs, hello Brew Gentlemen and look out for Voodoo joining the 12oz gang. Thanks again for listening and go check out Voodoo New Kensington as soon as you can! Beers We Drank: Tranquil Breezes - Voodoo Brewery Pale Ale w/ Idaho 7 - Voodoo Brewery Swimming Jeans - Voodoo Brewery Spring Gardens - East End Straw Hat Strawberry Rhubarb - Inner Groove Fire Fest Reserve - Grist House

Talk about helping hands, the KNEAD Community Cafe in New Kensington is not only leading helping hands, but they are helping to pay it forward. Not only are the doors open to those that are in need of a meal every Thursday night, but they are also open to those who are looking to volunteer for a meal or simply willing to pay it forward to someone else that are in need. Listen to what Mary Bode from the KNEAD Community Cafe had to say about the unique cafe.

BE SURE TO SEE THE SHOWNOTES AND LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE HERE. Eve Picker: [00:00:18] Hi there. Thanks so much for joining me today for the latest episode of Impact Real Estate Investing.   [00:00:24] My guest today is Lance Chimka. Lance is the relatively new and extremely energetic director of Allegheny County's Economic Development Department, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He has a very contemporary take on what government ought to be doing, and that includes investing in real estate to advance the economy. Lance is building a collaborative team environment, working with developers throughout the county, lending where banks dare not go, always with his eye on economic development growth, and always with the thought of how our region can do better. Learn how Lance and his team are supporting development in a not-quite-market rate environment.   [00:01:11] Be sure to go to EvePicker.com to find out more about Lance on the show notes page for this episode. And be sure to sign up for my newsletter so you can access information about impact real estate investing and get the latest news about the exciting projects on my crowdfunding platform, Small Change.   Eve: [00:01:37] Hi, Lance. I'm really excited for the opportunity to talk to you today.   Lance Chimka: [00:01:41] Pleasure's all mine, Eve. Thank you. I'm honored that you would have me on.   Eve: [00:01:45] We're gonna have a great time.   Lance: [00:01:46] Absolutely. We usually do.   Eve: [00:01:48] In a not a lot of time, you've gone from being an intern at Allegheny County Economic Development to the organization's director. And then you did a few odd jobs in-between. And that's a pretty meteoric rise, wouldn't you say?   Lance: [00:02:06] Ah, yeah. I mean, I guess it has been pretty quick. It sometimes didn't feel that way. But I think the cool thing about that is that whole progression is absolutely vital to some of the stuff I want to get done, now. I wouldn't have changed that course, at all. Like, understanding kind of the daily struggles of interns in my office absolutely directly informs how I work on efficiency measures here, for example. It's been incredible and I've been really lucky to have incredible mentors along the way that have taught me a lot. That was one of my favorite things about public sector work, is it touches so much, that you're able to, you're able to learn.   Eve: [00:02:45] What led you to pursue a life in government service? Was it that first internship that you just liked so much?   Lance: [00:02:52] When I was pursuing an undergrad degree in finance, it was kind of in the boom times, the 2000s, and I didn't want to take that route. Kinda always been a volunteer at heart, and so I joined the Peace Corps, and that was kind of the start of my real public service. And I just kind of knew, I came back to go to CMU and get a policy degree and just kind of always knew, in my heart of hearts, I would always be in some kind of public servant role. Not necessarily in government work, but that's the path that I've chosen to this day, and it's been incredibly rewarding.   Eve: [00:03:27] So, that what drives you, yeah. So, for listeners who haven't connected the dots yet, Lance and I share a hometown, Pittsburgh, and a few decades ago, Pittsburgh was pretty well all but written off. You can listen to my podcast interview with Tom Murphy that I think just went live and you'll get to hear the turnaround mayor talk about where we were then and what it took to shake that image. And that brings me to a statement that I read, that you made, Lance, which was, "we're in economic expansion, but we're not seeing some of the other growth that other benchmark cities are seeing." And I'm just wondering what you meant by that?   Lance: [00:04:09] Not to, not to recap what you probably talked with Mayor Murphy about, but to get from the doldrums of 1983, which is really the trough of our local economy.   Eve: [00:04:19] It was the bottom, right? Yeah.   Lance: [00:04:21] Yeah. To where we're at now, has been an amazing transformation, right? It's been all about diversification and it's, of a regional economy. And then we, now we have these five primary industry sectors: in financial services, IT, energy, advanced manufacturing and healthcare. And that's really, really important because in recessionary periods, that diversified economy is very robust, and makes us the darling, and outperform benchmark cities in recessionary periods. However, the problem is that in expansionary economies we lack the kind of exponential growth that some of our other cities experience. It's just kind of the nature of our economy currently, is slow and steady wins the race, which is fine. I think my goal is on the macro economic end, is to not throw the baby out with the bathwater, keep the diversification, keep the slow, steady growth, but then really experience some of the upside of expansionary times, which we're in now. And I think the key to that is, and I'm really optimistic about the future of our economy, is across those five industry sectors. You have artificial intelligence, which we are an absolute worldwide hub of, cuts across all of those. And robotics, cuts across three of those, in advanced manufacturing, health care and energy. So, those eight intersection points that I think are the key to experiencing upside growth, and that's some of the stuff I'm excited to work on.   Eve: [00:05:56] How do you work on that? How do you improve that?   Lance: [00:05:59] Great question. Especially like, how does government do that? The risk profiles associated with investments in startups are probably too, you know, too risky of an investment for governments to be making. And not to mention, we don't have that skill set. But I think there are a lot of other ways we can invest in the city in a way to encourage that kind of growth. One of those ways is in real estate development, right? If you take something like biotech, right? A lot of times you've got companies that need wet lab space. You have extremely long periods to get through clinical trials. You have really expensive buildings that, you know, because of the nature of the beast, you have your non-credit tenants. So, I think when we're making investments in real estate, we need to incentivize those kind of assets in buildings that aren't going to happen in the open market. That's just one example. We lack high-bay space for robotics. Some other specialty real estate that I think the public sector can play a role in: mitigating the risks for developers who have non-credit tenants, and making sure that building stock is available. Speculative development is another thing we've classically underperformed on. And in the kind of pace of the current economy, like, people are not waiting around 18 months to build a building, they want turnkey space ready to go. So, we're working on a number of things to make sure that those types of building stock in speculative development is allowed for. And a lot of that is investment through tax abatements, and direct investment, and site assembly that I do here in this office. So, that's just one example in real estate. I think you can find other examples in public infrastructure, amenities, recreational space, and being really intentional about how we connect our tech hubs through infrastructure work. Whether that's public transit, or whether that's, you know, really compelling a multi-modal streetscape design. Things like that.   Eve: [00:08:03] Quite a lot to think about, isn't there?   Lance: [00:08:04] Yeah. Yeah. Keeps 'em busy.   Eve: [00:08:06] So, you also served as an advisor on Pittsburgh's Amazon HQ2 proposal. And I'm wondering in retrospect how you feel about making it to the top 20 list, but not as an Amazon final city pick.   Lance: [00:08:20] Yeah, I mean, I feel great about it, because I think we extracted all the marketing benefit from it without any of the really, really, really painful stuff that might have been associated with it. I am proud of our approach to that. I think it was, hey, here's a suite of stuff that we, as every Pittsburgher, there's wide agreement that we need to invest in. And we don't have a revenue stream to do that. So, let's take that suite of things we need to invest in and treat this gargantuan investment coming our way as the revenue stream. You know, and I think it helped kind of distill that suite of, that wish list, if you will, for us. And now, ok, we might not have the revenue stream, but at least it helped distill what we want to be as a city, forcing us to go through that process. And I think it was overwhelming positive experience.   Eve: [00:09:13] What's the top of the list that we should become?   Lance: [00:09:16] I think the two things that kind of rose to the top, given the time in our city and the way things are trending, are people want a really robust public transit network. I think that was clear. People want and are concerned about rapidly appreciating real estate values in some of our residential markets. And that would be exacerbated by a huge investment like that. And so I think it really rallied people around public transit, and around affordable housing. Which I think is a positive thing, you know?   Eve: [00:09:48] Yeah, no, I agree.   Lance: [00:09:50] It's great that affordable housing is suddenly cool again. You know?   Eve: [00:09:53] Yeah.   Lance: [00:09:54] This is fantastic. People working in this field are like, wow, this great sea change, like, in a really short period of time.   Eve: [00:10:01] Yeah, that's true. Affordable housing is a really hot button issue now, isn't it? Everywhere.   Lance: [00:10:06] Yeah, no doubt. And it's great. And I think ultimately, you know, we did not land that investment. I think predominately it was a numbers game, right? A population numbers game. You're talking about ...   Eve: [00:10:18] Yes.   Lance: [00:10:18] ... a gigantic pool of workers, and being a small middle market city was tough for us to absorb that, A., and, you know, the facts that matters are we have zero population growth and a two million metro area, and it went to a place with a 20 million metro area and five percent growth. And a, what a, maybe a 12 million metro area, and like 10 percent growth down in D.C., right?   Eve: [00:10:42] Right.   Lance: [00:10:42] At the end of the day it was all about ...   Eve: [00:10:45] The numbers.   Lance: [00:10:46] ... you know, the numbers, demographics, bodies, population. And that put a fine point that we need to work on that as well, right? That's a huge Achilles heel for us is a lack of population growth.   Eve: [00:10:56] It is and it isn't. I mean, that part of Pittsburgh's charm is its size. When you talk about what should Pittsburgh become, I think you should also think about what it shouldn't become, right?   Lance: [00:11:07] Sure.   Eve: [00:11:07] It's a pretty beautiful and rather unique city. And each city has its own strengths. I don't know. For me, cities go beyond numbers, but perhaps not for Amazon.   Lance: [00:11:17] Yeah, well, exactly. I think, despite what they would tell you, I think they had to take a very analytic approach to that.   Eve: [00:11:23] Yes.   Lance: [00:11:24] And it's something that like charm and culture and beauty were probably not heavily weighted ...   Eve: [00:11:31] No.   Lance: [00:11:31] ... on that algorithm scale, right? So. But I agree with you.   Eve: [00:11:35] Probably mobility and housing stock were right up there.   Lance: [00:11:38] Mm hmm. I imagine.   Eve: [00:11:39] You've barely started, but what would you like to accomplish at ACED?   Lance: [00:11:44] Oh, boy, I mean, a lot. So, our two-fold mission is this: one, is the work on the macro economic health of the city, which is really about building a diverse and growing regional economy that's opportunity rich for everyone to tap into, right? And we addressed some of that already. The other part of our mission is much more neighborhood-based. And that's, you know, we want to create healthy and vibrant communities. So, all of our investments, and we make those investments in the areas of housing, and industrial and commercial development, infrastructure development, parks and rec, things of that nature, all of our investments are done with that two-fold mission. So, there's certainly a lot of things I think we can do and be more creative with the tools we have. You know, I'm a big proponent of good government, too, and I think there's a lot we can do to make the public sector meet the needs of our citizens in a more efficient and customer-friendly way. So, that's the other kind of side of this that I will work on is, not only mission delivery, but just, you know, government efficiency is a twisted hobby of mine that I like, I like working on.   Eve: [00:12:55] Ha! That's a really great hobby.   Lance: [00:12:57] Yeah. I mean, everyone needs a hobby.   Eve: [00:12:59] Yeah.   Lance: [00:13:00] And to be more specific, again, I talked about the real estate assets that I think we need to incentivize. A big concern of mine is if you put communities, you can kind of classify them broadly in three buckets. And that's, there are tons of communities that are thriving, and we need to support them. There are a number of communities that are revitalizing that need special attention. There are a lot of communities, they need stabilization. We need triage. And a lot of that is direct fallout from the 1983 exodus of people with any sort of social mobility leaving the city.   Eve: [00:13:37] Yeah. Yeah.   Lance: [00:13:37] And we have certain areas that, they have zero market. Land value is negative, right? And that presents a whole slew of economic and social problems that go along with that. And we really need to support those communities. At the same time, kind of leaving the development breadcrumbs from areas of high opportunity to establish markets, and you kind of need to string those investments along. It's going to be a while until I can take the strength of the market that is the Strip District, for now, and pool it across the Allegheny Valley, right? And pool it down into the Mon Valley.   Eve: [00:14:14] Yeah.   Lance: [00:14:14] And in the process establish beachheads in Etna. And I need to establish that beachhead in Etna before I can really get to Tarentum and New Kensington, right? Same thing goes for the Mon Valley. I really need to establish a strong beachhead in Wilkinsburg and Braddock until I can really talk about strength of market in places like Clairton. In the meantime, we need to make sure that we are treating those communities with the respect that they deserve in addressing the blight and disinvestment they're struggling with, and doing that in a really smart and strategic way.   Eve: [00:14:46] Well, it must be really tough making decisions because you can't have endless resources, I'm sure. And then you have to decide where to direct those resources. And for people who don't know who are listening, Pittsburgh was around 700,000 people strong and really lost more than half of its population in the 1980s. And it's now still hovering just over 300,000. Although family units are smaller now.   Lance: [00:15:16] Yes.   Eve: [00:15:16] It's still a lot of vacancy, right?   Lance: [00:15:18] Yeah, absolutely. And so, you know, there's some opportunity there. You know, to some extent, affordable housing price per square foot is a supply demand calculation, right?   Eve: [00:15:27] Yes.   Lance: [00:15:28] The problem is the areas that are close to job centers, well-served by public transit, and have amenities like grocery stores. We're seeing rapid appreciation there, and obviously, because they're more desirable places to live. So, we need to make investments to ensure that those are mixed-income communities. And we also have the opportunity, though, that a lot of other cities don't, to make proactive preservation investments in areas that have naturally occurring affordable housing. And we're doing both of those things on the housing investment side.   Eve: [00:16:00] Real estate development is a major component of your work.   Lance: [00:16:04] Oh, yeah. I would say most of what we do has a real estate component to it. Now, one of the things we're trying to get more engaged in, that we traditionally have not, is the workforce development arena. You know, I think one of the big transitions we talked about, like the change in public opinion around affordable housing ... the innovation economy has forced site selection to go from a predominately site- and building-centric approach to predominately talent-based approach. And we, I think in the past, in the economic development community, have taken a very hands-off approach saying, hey, there are specialists in workforce development, we're going to let them do their thing, and we'll just, we'll build the stuff, invest in those tangible building products. I don't think that model works anymore. I think the workforce challenge and the future of work is such an acute need that we really need an all-hands-on-deck approach. And the more resources everyone can leverage, that and, the better. I'm just finalizing my budgets for next year and we're probably making close to a million dollars in investments in workforce development, which doesn't have a land and building component to it. And I'm proud of that. And I think that's something we'll continue to invest more heavily in. And that's everything from workforce readiness of teens, to adults with barriers to employment, getting re-educated and prepared for the workforce. You know, we need to attack this from all angles.   Eve: [00:17:33] I was going to ask, is there a rhyme or reason to the projects you become involved in. But I think I'm hearing that your organization, you really play the role as almost a pioneer investor early on when perhaps it's a little bit uncomfortable for private money to be involved?   Lance: [00:17:51] Oh, no doubt.   Eve: [00:17:52] Yeah.   Lance: [00:17:52] Yeah, absolutely. Our investments, I think, are predominately ... well, one, we take first mover investments in site assembly. Right? For example. So, one of my big hypotheses was that people say there is no market, no real estate market in Braddock, right?   Eve: [00:18:14] Mmm Hmm.   Lance: [00:18:14] And I challenge that. I think it's the fact that the available real estate is not the right kind of real estate. So, for example, we assembled 60 tax-delinquent, single-family structures, demolished them, consolidated them into one five-acre parcel, and worked with a very creative developer on a take-down period that worked for the finances of that kind of constrained market. And they built a 60,000 square foot high-bay light industrial building. It's probably the first new industrial development in Braddock in, I couldn't even tell you how long. This is a place that suffered 90 percent of population loss.   Eve: [00:18:52] Yes.   Lance: [00:18:52] Those are the type of things, in that case, we were a first mover and then worked on aggressive land conveyance strategy with the developer. And now the great thing is we have new tax base in Braddock, we new job base in Braddock, and almost more importantly, I have a comp now, I have established that land has value in Braddock.   Eve: [00:19:12] Oh yes, that's very important.   Lance: [00:19:14] And previously that didn't exist. So, that's something we did in 2019. They're going to take occupancy first quarter of 2020, and, yeah, we're really proud of that kind of work. So, sometimes our investments are in that realm. Other times were physical investments, either through tax leverage finance or direct investment, and yes, we assume a much higher risk profile than our private sector partners.   Eve: [00:19:35] And have you been able to convince some banks to come along on the ride with you?   Lance: [00:19:39] Yeah. And I think as long as you understand their underwriting criteria, and their approach, they're great partners. You just have to understand what their sweet spot is and work around it. We underwrite our investments in a very similar way that banks do, on the risk end. The difference being, one, we're willing to assume more risk. And two, on the return end we think much more broadly about returns. It's not just about debt coverage ratio. It's about tax base expansion. It isn't necessarily going to pay us, but is a return to the project because it's a mission-based return.   Eve: [00:20:16] It's a return to the region, right? As well.   Lance: [00:20:17] Exactly. We love working with banks and traditional funders. And we have the ability to be more flexible to allow them to meet their underwriting goals and and still participate in the project.   Eve: [00:20:28] What sort of projects do you hope to see more of? I mean, if things go really well and your investments pay off in the way you want them to. What sort of projects are you hoping to see arise independently in the next five years, let's say?   Lance: [00:20:42] Yeah, I think if we do a couple of projects like that, that light industrial building in Braddock then ... that's the goal, is that you would then establish a market and I can then start making similar investments in Duquesne and McKeesport. And like I said, you just pull that market down to maybe less centrally located areas. So, yeah, more spec buildings, more high-bay light industrial for robotics industry, more wet lab for biotech and life sciences. You know, hopefully, some of our development community starts to realize that you can stand in Lawrenceville in 40 dollar square foot space and look across the river at 15 dollar square foot space. And ...   Eve: [00:21:19] Yes.   Lance: [00:21:21] ... start to recognize that arbitrage opportunity. Because these communities, they're fantastic, unique, beautiful places. They are open to development. They are, you know, they're wonderful places to do work. And they're right adjacent to the urban core. So, you know, rethink your idea of proximity and let's do some great projects in some of these communities that are maybe overlooked in a lot of cases.   Eve: [00:21:47] And then most importantly, it's pretty fun to be at the leading edge, right?   Lance: [00:21:51] I think so! Sometimes, you know, that's when you don't have a comp and the bank starts to get real nervous ...   Eve: [00:21:58] I know, I know.   Lance: [00:21:58] ... that's when, you know, they don't find it as much fun as I do. But yeah. I mean, that's part of the fun, is there's additional challenge there, but it can be really, really rewarding if you pull something off.   Eve: [00:22:08] I agree. Totally agree. Yeah. We've also talked about how to empower people in these communities to be part of the change, the rapid change that's occurring in cities like Pittsburgh. And I am wondering why you think that's important?   Lance: [00:22:23] One of the big challenges we face as a society is disproportionate allocation of not only income, if you look at wealth, right? It becomes even more staggeringly problematic. So, we're not trying to establish markets for, just because, just for tax base, right? Hopefully, the idea is then, by establishing market you can assist in families building wealth, right? And we want people to be able to participate in the benefits of these hopefully catalytic investments we're making. How best to do that is a challenge. You know, obviously, it's easy when you have homeownership, high levels of homeownership, because that's, you know, your biggest asset that appreciates with change in real estate market.   Eve: [00:23:17] Yeah.   Lance: [00:23:17] If people have that asset and they want to cash out and participate in that upside return, well, great. You know, that's building equity, that's building wealth. And hopefully that's life changing for the family that chooses to do that. I think the problem, because when people are very culturally, emotionally and kind of societally invested, but don't have that asset to participate in the appreciation, how to plug those people in to our changing communities and make sure that they participate. And that's where, you know, lots of novel ideas that I think we've been talking about, about microlending, and, you know, equity returns back to neighborhoods, start to become really, really compelling for that kind of segment of society and something that I really want to learn more about, and try and institute some really progressive things on that front.   Eve: [00:24:10] I've been talking to some people over the last year who also believe that making a space for those people, like a physical space, is really important. And they do that in different ways. Like maybe a community space or ... there's a developer that I know who very purposefully will create retail space and then look for someone in the neighborhood to fill it and really help them build their business into that space. And that, I suppose that's another very concrete way to involve community and make them feel like they belong, right?   Lance: [00:24:47] Yeah. No, absolutely. Absolutely. And, you know, maybe that's a, you know, a silver lining on the challenges to retail real estate now is that mixed-use buildings are kind of hoping that's a break even spot? Right?   Eve: [00:25:01] Yeah.   Lance: [00:25:02] And so what you have is then, is a really affordable commercial ...   Eve: [00:25:05] Right.   Lance: [00:25:05] ... property for people to move into. You know, locally-owned, sole proprietorship businesses that provide a higher return back to the, to the owner.   Eve: [00:25:17] Yeah, yeah.   Lance: [00:25:17] Hopefully we can continue that.   Eve: [00:25:19] Yeah. And so, like, I have to ask, what's, you know, your background? You mentioned a little bit about it, but what did you study? What got you to this place?   Lance: [00:25:29] Yeah. I grew up in Pittsburgh, to a ... I was the youngest of four.   Eve: [00:25:35] You were the baby.   Lance: [00:25:36] I was the baby and I probably act like it too much. But, you know, my first education was growing up in incredibly hilarious and brilliant family. So, you know, my parents were really hardworking, great people. I went to a mix of public and Catholic schools when I was a kid. I studied finance in Washington, D.C., The Catholic University of America. Went overseas and lived in Turkmenistan for three years, which was arguably the most educative of all of my educational experience. And I came back to CMU to get a policy degree with the intention of going back to do more international development work, because I found it just fascinating. But really fell back in love with my hometown, recognized that there were parts of my city that were in as much need or possibly greater need than what we consider to be some of the, you know, the most poverty stricken places on earth. And that didn't sit great with me. Yeah, all of those different educational life experiences, it kind of like, let me down this path. And, you know, people, like I said I have had great work mentors that have given me chances to work on stuff. I've just been incredibly lucky.   Eve: [00:26:51] I have a feeling it's not just luck, but we can go with that.   Lance: [00:26:53] I think it's mostly luck. It's mostly luck. But yeah, like I say, it goes back to my parents. I do work hard at it because I love it. It never quite feels like work, you know. Some days it does.   Eve: [00:27:04] Yes.   Lance: [00:27:05] Most of the time it doesn't.   Eve: [00:27:06] That's great. And do you think on the whole, socially responsible real estate is necessary in today's development landscape. Outside of the work you do, like everyday developers? What do you think that should look like?   Lance: [00:27:20] There's crappy real estate development and there's good real estate development, right?   Eve: [00:27:23] Yes.   Lance: [00:27:24] I think good real estate development is about placemaking, and placemaking is about integration into the community. Not just, you know, from a contextual design standpoint, but from a 'community needs' standpoint. And I think enlightened developers get that. Enlightened developers know that incorporating that kind of philosophy in the development usually leads to higher returns, too. So, I think it can be done well and it can be done profitably, right?   Eve: [00:27:52] Right.   Lance: [00:27:52] It just requires a kind of a philosophy, a mindset, and the ability to listen to people a little bit more. But in the end, they have a much better project to show for it.   Eve: [00:28:03] Creating something that's responsible isn't really swallowing a bitter pill, right?   Lance: [00:28:09] No, definitely not. Especially when you have your friendly local government economic development person to help you along the way and hopefully chip in where necessary.   Eve: [00:28:20] And are there any current trends in real estate that you think are interesting or most important to the future of our cities?   Lance: [00:28:28] Well, I mean, I think it's interesting, you know, being the hub of technology that we are. I think the design considerations around places like parking garages, for example, I think are really interesting. Because the rate of technological change is forcing people to consider the fact that this structure could achieve obsolescence in five, 10 years.   Eve: [00:28:52] Yeah.   Lance: [00:28:52] Which, what previously was considered a 50 year asset. So, I find that inherently fascinating.   Eve: [00:28:58] It is fascinating, isn't it? I just start thinking about, well, what could you do with a parking garage?   Lance: [00:29:04] Yeah, right.   Eve: [00:29:04] How many housing units could you put into those little slots?   Lance: [00:29:08] Precisely. And are they going to be livable, you know?   Eve: [00:29:10] Yeah.   Lance: [00:29:10] And how do you remediate the oil afterward? You know?   Eve: [00:29:12] That's right.   Lance: [00:29:12] It's a ... it's a really interesting thing. So, you see people spec-ing in higher ceiling heights than they would have previously. Flat floor plates. All these different design considerations that I find fascinating. And even more fascinating because we're on the bleeding edge of all of the autonomous vehicle technology that is going to lead to obsolescence of those buildings. So, yeah, I mean, that's one that I find fascinating. What else?   Eve: [00:29:39] I'm watching zoning changes across the country, and across the world. I'm pretty fascinated to see how quickly that's going to move along. When you have cities, you know, basically outlawing single family homes. That's quite a statement.   Lance: [00:29:53] Yes. I think Pittsburgh in particular is being very progressive in some ways with, you know, allowing for accessory dwelling units, which I know you're probably an advocate for, and ...   Eve: [00:30:05] Yeah.   Lance: [00:30:06] ... and, you know, what they've done with the RIV district, for example, and ensuring access to the waterfront, I think is some really good things. However, in some city neighborhoods, and this gets even more acutely problematic when you move out to maybe smaller municipal governments that haven't updated their zoning and code in a while. The thing that I find problematic is if you ask the average 10 people on the street what the vision for new development their community would look like? And then you show them what current zoning allows for, they would be horrified, right?   Eve: [00:30:40] Yes, yeah, I think that's true in most places.   Lance: [00:30:43] It's a huge disconnect and it's worrisome to me.   Eve: [00:30:47] Yeah, I mean, how do, you know, it's really expensive updating a zoning code. I've been involved in that. It's a really big deal.   Lance: [00:30:53] It is. And when you multiply that by 130 municipalities with wide, varying levels of, kind of, capacity. It's ... yeah, it's really a daunting task.   Eve: [00:31:05] Yeah. And one sign-off question, then. Given all of the possibilities, what comes next for ACED, and for you?   Lance: [00:31:14] I am very project focused. And I believe that markets are built one great project at a time and I try not to let the enormity of the challenges, you know, get me down, right? It's just one good project at a time. We're focused on that every day, and we're focused on being innovative and creative every day. And there are a ton of innovative and creative people in Pittsburgh that we need to partner with and work with to solve these problems. Like I said, it's all hands on deck.   Eve: [00:31:48] Well, thank you very much. I really enjoyed that conversation. I can't wait to see what you do next.   Lance: [00:31:52] Awesome. Thank you so much, Eve.   Eve: [00:31:54] That was Lance Chimka. Lance is embracing his role as the head of an economic development department with energy. Our conversation reflects the way that Lance thinks. Broad and diverse ideas to get at very particular economic problems. Lance is focused on growth, first and foremost. Making sure that Pittsburgh's growth matches other cities. But at the same time, he wants to make sure that no one is left behind. So, he thinks a lot about how to empower communities in the path of rapid change, and how to change the disproportionate allocation of wealth. I'll be interested to see the impact that Lance's leadership will have.   Eve: [00:32:46] You can find out more about impact real estate investing and access the show notes for today's episode at my website, EvePicker.com. While you're there, sign up for my newsletter to find out more about how to make money in real estate while building better cities.   [00:33:12] Thank you so much for spending your time with me today. And thank you, Lance, for sharing your thoughts with me. We'll talk again soon. But for now, this is Eve Picker signing off to go make some change.

Rhonda is an entrepreneur, founder and President of The Synergos Group LLC, a boutique firm providing business and strategic consulting for early stage and evolving organizations across multiple industries and sectors. As an early advocate and subject matter expert on the “local” movement, Rhonda created Local Goodness, a multi-media firm that most recently launched the Local Goodness Marketplace, a website dedicated to offering all the best of all things local. Rhonda is an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at The University of Pittsburgh and also serves as the Innovation Coordinator for The Pennsylvania State University in New Kensington where she develops and delivers innovation and entrepreneurial programming on campus and at The Corner, a co-working and entrepreneur/small business support space anchoring the Corridor of Innovation in downtown New Ken.

THIS IS A SPECIAL 2 EPISODE WEEK! - TUESDAY I sit down with JP Pitt who is 1/2 of Pittsburgh based duo, BBGuns. JP Pitt is a dude from the New Kensington area that has been making the most unique music I’ve heard in a really long time. I honestly don’t think you can place a genre on BBGuns. When I first heard their music I immediately thought of the intensity of Run the Jewels and the experimental side of The White Stripes. I know that’s a weird combo but that’s kind of the best way I’ve came up with to describe them. JP and I talk about what life was like for him growing up as a kid, the craziness he dealt with in the early years of his life, how football consumed his whole life for the most part, and where music came into play. When you listen to BBGuns you can hear JP singing a lot but then you hear him come in with a crazy verse. I wanted to know where this bizarre sound came from and where his love of music started. We get into so much awesome shit in this episode and I found out JP and I had a lot in common so this episode flowed so well. Excited to drop this one and yinz will be too. Follow JP on Instagram Watch the music video for 'Valley' - Check out Payne Glasses at www.payneglasses.com MY WEBSITE IS LIVE. THERE IS BRAND NEW #ICYRB MERCH OUT NOW! CHECK IT OUT WWW.ILLCALLYOURIGHTBACK.COM - PLEASE TAKE A SECOND AND RATE AND REVIEW THIS PODCAST ON ITUNES! IT REALLY HELPS A INDEPENDENT PODCAST LIKE I'LL CALL YOU RIGHT BACK SO MUCH. THANKS IN ADVANCE - THIS PODCAST IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY STREETS ON CARSON GO CHECK THEM OUT AND TELL THEM ICYRB SENT YOU! Follow Streets on Instagram - Intro Music created by Ryan Drish (@realdrish) Follow us on Instagram - @illcallyourightback Follow us on Twitter - @ICYRBpodcast Like us on Facebook - I'll Call You Right Back Podcast

We continue our conversation with Jeff Cieslewicz and his wife Michelle talking about their amazing journey from going on a mission trip to Peru to quitting his full-time job at a bank to serving his community as a head chef in New Kensington, PA. This is part 2 of a two-part episode.

Jeff Cieslewicz and his wife Michelle join us to talk about their amazing journey. From going on a mission trip to Peru to quitting his full-time job at a bank to serving his community as a head chef in New Kensington, PA. Jeff's amazing story is a lesson to us all about the things that are truly important in life.

For a full list of prayers available through this podcast and our website, please follow this link: https://psalm71.podbean.com/e/full-list-of-available-prayers-1513057365/ This episode features chapters 1 - 4 of PROTECTION FROM DECEPTION, written by Derek Prince (1915-2003). Derek Prince is justifiably considered by many to have been one of the most influential and exemplary establishers of deliverance ministry in the 20th century. Derek Prince has been particularly unique in the field of deliverance ministry, in that he brought together a sturdy and measured scholarship, sober scriptural study, and a strong anointing into his teachings. We highly recommend all of Derek Prince’s video, audio, and written materials, many of which are available in several languages. You will find hundreds of free video teachings at https://m.youtube.com/user/DerekPrinceMinistry/videos . Additional free resources are featured at the website of Derek Prince Ministries, www.derekprince.org . Derek’s own complete three-part presentation of PROTECTION FROM DECEPTION, with accompanying transcripts, is available through this link: https://www.derekprince.org/Groups/1000065032/DPM_USA/Archive_of_UK/Keys/Protection_from_Deception/Protection_from_Deception.aspx The following issues and questions are addressed in this instructive episode: CHAPTER 1Are miraculous — or otherwise supernatural — events and experiences of God, or of the devil? How can we tell the difference between what is of God, and what is not? What help can scripture give us, that we may discern between God’s truth and the devil’s deceptions? The importance of confession of sins, and true repentance Five examples of supernaturally-charged ministries that fell into serious error CHAPTER 2Five ways the Holy Spirit validates His genuine presence and work (i.e., five fruits of the Holy Spirit) CHAPTER 3Who is the Holy Spirit? What kind of person is He? How does He relate to the Father and the Son...and to us? CHAPTER 4How does the Holy Spirit work within both individual believers, and the Church? What are the differences between the true Holy Spirit of God, and counterfeit spirits? What role can we hope — and expect — the Holy Spirit to play in our lives? What are the consequences of ignoring or discounting the Holy Spirit? Author: Derek Prince Ministries www.derekprince.org(as collated from previously unpublished material by Derek Prince) Text source:Protection from Deception (Introduction - Ch.4)Published 2008 Derek Prince Ministries Int’l Whitaker House, New Kensington, PA PROTECTION FROM DECEPTION may be ordered for purchase at www.Christianbook.com: https://www.christianbook.com/protection-from-deception-derek-prince/9780883682302/pd/368230?product_redirect=1&Ntt=368230&item_code=&Ntk=keywords&event=ESRCP  

For a full list of prayers available through this podcast and our website, please follow this link: https://psalm71.podbean.com/e/full-list-of-available-prayers-1513057365/ NOTE: This prayer has been recorded TWICE, first for listening and agreeing, then again for repeating. This prayer covers: Acknowledging and giving thanks for the sacrifice and blood of Jesus, for the scriptures, and for the Holy Spirit Acknowledging complete dependence upon God Commitment to God’s will Renunciation of all deceptions and lies which we haveallowed or accepted Standing against, and driving out, lies and deceptions Embracing the Truth of the Son, the Word, and the Spirit Asking for an indwelling of Truth alone Author: Derek Prince www.derekprince.org Text source:Protection from Deception, p.237-238Published 2008 Derek Prince Ministries Int’l Whitaker House, New Kensington, PA

If you are expecting this to be among those books designed to tell a horrifying story of my family members and how they messed me up, well, it isn't! This is in fact an attempt to introduce my dysfunctional family to me. I came into this world in the early fifties. My father and mother were high school sweethearts in New Kensington, PA. They were both from small families of German and Dutch descent.

Janice Janus is a pulmonary hypertension patient from New Kensington, Pennsylvania.  Janice co-created the facebook PH support group: Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness and Support, because she felt the need to have a better connection to those dealing and adjusting to their “New Normal.” In this episode, she discusses her experience in participating in clinical trials and why raising awareness is so important for this rare disease. Learn more about pulmonary hypertension at www.phaware365.global. Never miss an episode with the phaware® podcast app. Follow us @phaware on facebook, twitter, instagram, youtube & linkedin Engage for a cure: www.phaware.global/donate #phaware

This week we celebrate victories in three federal lawsuits (Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and California), and three other state/church victories won without going to court (Wisconsin, Washington, Kentucky). After listening to former preacher Carter Warden’s new song, “Freedom From Religion,” we talk with two of the victorious litigants: Jerry Bloom, who ended censorship of freethought views in Shelton, Connecticut, and Marie Schaub, the “atheist mother” who finally got the huge Ten Commandments monument removed from her daughter’s school in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley and Peter Elvidge will interview George Guido,  Author of New Kensington: The Photographic History.  

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John Bailey | Duty, Courage, Honor: The Alle-Kiski Valley Goes to War   ABOUT THIS EPISODE On Episode 10 we talk with John Bailey, documentarian , veteran interviewer, and producer of Duty, Courage, Honor: The Alle-Kiski Valley Goes to War. In 2013, New Kensington native John Bailey debuted the first volume of “Duty, Courage, Honor," a grassroots documentary featuring eleven local veteran from the Alle-Kiski Valley region.  Since then, Bailey has produced three more volumes of his series and captured the stories of many more local veterans.  For more informaton, find John Bailey on social media: Military Veteran Video Histories Page This episode was recorded June 30, 2014.  It is a production of The Social Voice Podcast Network. Host: Kevin Farkas. Audiography: Kevin Farkas. Music (available on Soundcloud.com): John892 (”Blues on Thursday”), Forrest James (“Drift Loops Volume One”), Essa (“Loop 7”), Yuriy Sklyar (“10B-02 Ambient Life”). Julian Treasure/Guy Raz (NPR TED Radio Hour: “How Can We All Listen Better?”). ©2017. All Rights Reserved     ABOUT THE PODCAST The Veteran Voices: The Oral History Podcast features conversations with those who tell veterans' stories in creative and interesting ways, such as oral historians, authors, poets, playwrights, and photographers. This podcast is a production of The Social Voice Project, Inc., dedicated to understanding the voices and stories of our lives through the first-hand, authentic accounts of lived experiences we call oral histories. The podcast was formerly produced by the Veteran Voices of Pittsburgh Oral History Initiative, a veteran-run, award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Host Kevin Farkas is a US Navy veteran and independent multimedia producer specializing in creative sound design and audio engineering.  He has produced several audiobooks, radio dramas, live storytelling events, a podcast network, videos, as well as print and digital media publications.     OTHER WAYS TO FIND THE PODCAST jQuery(document).ready(function() { jQuery('#slider_3642').owlCarousel({ responsive:{ 0:{ items:1 }, 480:{ items:2 }, 768:{ items:3 }, 980:{ items:4 }, 1200:{ items:4 }, 1500:{ items:4 } }, autoplay : true, autoplayTimeout : 5000, autoplayHoverPause : true, smartSpeed : 200, fluidSpeed : 200, autoplaySpeed : 200, navSpeed : 200, dotsSpeed : 200, loop : true, nav : true, navText : ['',''], dots : true, responsiveRefreshRate : 200, slideBy : 1, mergeFit : true, autoHeight : false, mouseDrag : true, touchDrag : true }); jQuery('#slider_3642').css('visibility', 'visible'); sa_resize_slider_3642(); window.addEventListener('resize', sa_resize_slider_3642); function sa_resize_slider_3642() { var min_height = '50'; var win_width = jQuery(window).width(); var slider_width = jQuery('#slider_3642').width(); if (win_width < 480) { var slide_width = slider_width / 1; } else if (win_width < 768) { var slide_width = slider_width / 2; } else if (win_width < 980) { var slide_width = slider_width / 3; } else if (win_width < 1200) { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } else if (win_width < 1500) { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } else { var slide_width = slider_width / 4; } slide_width = Math.round(slide_width); var slide_height = '0'; if (min_height == 'aspect43') { slide_height = (slide_width / 4) * 3; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } else if (min_height == 'aspect169') { slide_height = (slide_width / 16) * 9; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } else { slide_height = (slide_width / 100) * min_height; slide_height = Math.round(slide_height); } jQuery('#slider_3642 .owl-item .sa_hover_container').css('min-height', slide_height+'px'); } });  

I met Cara's paintings before I met her. One weekend morning David and I met up with people at Espresso a Mano on Butler Street and upon walking into the coffee shop though I paid little to no attention to my friends and their out of town guests, (although they are very nice people). Instead it was “Structures” hanging to the right of the door  that had my attention. Memories of sitting shotgun in my mother's '96 Ford E-350 turtle-top conversion van as the two of us traveled to my grandparent's house in Natrona Heights streamed through my head. Pittsburgh was a strange place for me then and I was fascinated at how light transformed it's curvy landscape and sharply angled architecture. As it turns out, Cara was growing up just across the river in New Kensington at that time, looking at the same view every day. After looking at her other paintings, I grabbed a card with Cara's information on it and left David to be social as I stepped out and called her immediately. For getting a cold call in the middle of the afternoon, she was really cool about it! Within a couple weeks, Jerome, David, and I travelled out to her studio in New Kensington to learn more about her and her truly lovely work. The talk I had with Cara was incredibly inspiring to me as a painter— both in her technique and how quickly she can put together an image that isolates a single moment in time and capture its energy with vibrant color. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Cara Livorio on the Internet http://caralivorio.com http://caralivoriodesign.com  https://twitter.com/ccl1985