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Picking up a new habit can be scary! Especially if that new activity has you panting up Negley. But not every run in Pittsburgh has to be long, treacherous, or up a hill. We've got suggestions for flat spots to run, places where you can take a bathroom break, and trail runs that'll make you feel like you're way out of the city. Thanks to our guests: Donald Robinson, owner and coach at Global Human Performance in Point Breeze; and Dan Lampmann, founder and president of Yinz Run Club. Missed our first episode full of Donald and Dan's tips? Listen to their advice here! 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 on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're new to running, jogging, or even walking in and around the city — or trying to restart an old routine — we've got some great suggestions from a couple of local runners ready to help you get laced up and out the door. Thanks to our guests: Donald Robinson, owner and coach at Global Human Performance in Point Breeze; and Dan Lampmann, founder and president of Yinz Run Club. Hear their best insights about warm-ups, footwear, flat routes, running apps, expensive watches, races, trails, and why they think being a runner in Pittsburgh is one of the best things you can be. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 18th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens Pittsburgh Opera Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST 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 on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

At 19 years old, Tyree Wallace was sentenced to life in prison for the 1997 killing of a Point Breeze deli owner. Ever since, he argued that he was innocent. Finally in November – with help from lawyer/musician David Perry, who wrote a song declaring Tyree's innocence – Wallace was released from prison. We spoke to Wallace, who is now CEO of the nonprofit Systemic Reformative Change, and David Perry, from the law firm Blank Rome and the band Athensville, 70 days after Wallace was released.  For more on Tyree's case, check out these news stories:  Tyree Wallace is home. What did it cost him — and us? He was in prison 26 years for a murder he says he didn't commit. Now he is free Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our daily newsletter, Hey Philly. We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly. Have a question or comment? Call or text us at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you love a good taco or some crunchy chilaquiles, the Pittsburgh area has a growing number of restaurants with tasty Mexican dishes. Oscar Zapata, a Mexico City native who came to the Steel City for grad school, joins us to share his go-to spots when he's craving a taste of home — including some of his favorite family-owned restaurants. You can read Oscar's article for the Pittsburgh Independent. **This episode originally aired on July 13, 2023. Oscar rounded up some of his picks for the first-ever print copy of the Pittsburgh Independent, which includes some beautiful photos from freelancer Tom O'Connor.  El Paisano in Beechview El Colibrí at the Bloomfield Saturday Market Panadería Jazmín in Mt. Lebanon Alquisiras Paletería in Beechview El Rincón Oaxaqueño in the Strip District Taqueria El Pastorcito in New Kensington Tasty Taquitos in Garfield, Point Breeze and South Side Works Los Bajitos in Canonsburg La Poblanita in Coraopolis BTOS Kitchen in Dormont Edgar's Best Tacos in the Strip District Learn more about the sponsors of this June 20th episode: Rivers of Steel Pittsburgh Cultural Trust 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 on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. 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

Mac Miller föddes i ett idylliskt medelklassområde som heter Point Breeze i Pittsburgh 1992. Efter en uppväxt som många andra bestämde han sig tidigt för att satsa på att bli en musiker, vilket han lyckades med innan sin tjugoårsdag. Mac Miller blev snabbt en ny och fräsch vind på hip-hopscenen och utvecklade, i takt med sin karriär, ett missbruk; ett missbruk som skulle leda till hans undergång. Detta är historian om en av de mest unika och intressanta människoödena under 2000-talet. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tressa has the pleasure of sitting down with Greg Austin, the fabulous and inspiring chef and Director of Distribution Initiatives for 412 Food Rescue. They chat about 412 Food Rescue's Good Food Project, Grocery Bagging Program, other initiatives, and volunteer opportunities. Greg was also named one of Pittsburgh Magazine's 40 Under 40 in 2023. 412 Food Rescue: https://412foodrescue.org/ https://412foodrescue.org/programs/good-food-project/ "Prevent perfectly good food from going to waste." https://www.yinzaregood.com/ Instagram: @yinzaregood Facebook: @YinzAreGood Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school, email us at yinzaregood@gmail.com

The boys are back and we realize we look like hell. The Steelers one and we don't know how. There's a conspiracy that the Super Bowl Logo predicts what teams are going to the Super Bowl. Chad Johnson and Terrel Owens had a crazy 12 hours. And Patrick Mahomes wears the same undies for every game. Tommy DeVito plays in the NFL and still lives with his folks. A guy in Point Breeze gets the cops called on him for standing outside of a girl's house with a boom box. A dude was dressed as Santa on Boulevard On The Allies on a motorcycle slapping people. Giant Eagle is planning to remove their Fuel Perks Program. LeBron plans to build a Museum dedicated to him in Akron Ohio. And a Doctor walks out of surgery because they didn't bring him tea. All that and more on this week's episode of Greenfield's Finest Podcast. Comtra Comedy Show: https://www.comtratheatre.org/comedy-night/ Our Patreon: patreon.com/GreenfieldsFinestPodcast Check out our events, social media, and more at the link below: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/GFP⁠⁠ Website: https://greenfieldsfinestpodcast.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7viuBywVXF4e52CHUgk1i5 Produced by Lane Media https://www.lanemediapgh.com/

All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories #056, Philadelphia and Oil, Part 1 While we tend to think of "oil" and "Texas" as synonymous, it was Pennsylvania where the first big oil strikes were made, and major refineries greeted visitors as they came from the airport.  Only recently has the Point Breeze section of the city been reclaimed and is undergoing a total makeover.  

We don't normally think of Philadelphia as being an oil town, but the Point Breeze refinery in South Philadelphia, easily visible from the Pratt Bridge on your ride to the airport, dominated the skyline for many decades with its storage tanks and distilling towers.    Born in the middle of Pennsylvania's Titusville oil boom in the northwest corner of the state, J. Newton Pew established Sun Oil in 1890.    After its move to Philadelphia, Newton's sons Howard and Joe Jr. ran the company for decades and established a refinery at Marcus Hook and the Sun Shipbuilding Company in Chester.    The Pews are known today for their charitable contributions throughout the city.  The Pew Mausoleum at Laurel Hill West holds several generations of this prosperous philanthropic family.    Learn about oil, crude and refined, shipbuilding, philanthropy, and even some political intrigue in this month's episode of “All Bones Considered: Laurel Hill Stories – Philadelphia and Oil” from wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Thom Nickels joins Dawn to break down the mystery behind the murder of local journalist, Josh Kruger. With plenty of outcry, the suspects family is now speaking out with strong claims against Josh, as the community looks for answers to the Point Breeze murder. Thom expands on his experience with Josh, as well as how to approach the story following the recent allegations. Read more from Thom on the story here. Tune in 10 AM - 12 PM EST weekdays on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT; or on the Audacy app!

The car parked outside of Evergreen Cafe on Penn Avenue in Point Breeze has frustrated Pittsburgh drivers for decades. Despite complaints to police and social media outrage, it's remained there day after day. Hannah Kinney-Kobre from Pittsburgh City Paper got the man behind the dusty brown Buick to break his silence, and she's here to tell us what(arguably) the most hated parker in Pittsburgh has to say for himself. ***This conversation originally published May 3, 2023. Want some more Pittsburgh news?  Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you love a good taco or some crunchy chilaquiles, the Pittsburgh area has a growing number of restaurants with tasty Mexican dishes. Oscar Zapata, a Mexico City native who came to the Steel City for grad school, joins us to share his go-to spots when he's craving a taste of home — including some of his favorite family-owned restaurants. Oscar rounded up some of his picks for the first-ever print copy of the Pittsburgh Independent, which includes some beautiful photos from freelancer Tom O'Connor. You can order a copy online or find it in coffee shops and record stores around town. Oscar's Long List: El Paisano in Beechview El Colibrí at the Bloomfield Saturday Market Panadería Jazmín in Mt. Lebanon Alquisiras Paletería in Beechview El Rincón Oaxaqueño in the Strip District Taqueria El Pastorcito in New Kensington Tasty Taquitos in Garfield, Point Breeze and South Side Works Los Bajitos in Canonsburg La Poblanita in Coraopolis BTOS Kitchen in Dormont Edgar's Best Tacos in the Strip District Las Palmas in Brookline, Beechview and Oakland Want some more Pittsburgh news?  Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The car parked outside of Evergreen Cafe on Penn Avenue in Point Breeze has frustrated Pittsburgh drivers for decades. Despite complaints to police and social media outrage, it's remained there day after day. Hannah Kinney-Kobre from Pittsburgh City Paper got the man behind the dusty brown Buick to break his silence, and she's here to tell us what the (arguably) most detested parker in Pittsburgh has to say for himself. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Pittsburgh. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Please listen to Episode 3 prior to this episode. In this episode, I revisit Joseph Bonaparte's time in New Jersey. In light of the recent acquisition by New Jersey of the remaining 60 acres of Boaparte's Point Breeze estate, we delve deeper into the life of the former emperor of France's brother as it played out in New Jersey. Special thanks to my BFF, Stephen Bogan of the Department of Environmental Protection, for the article. Article: https://www.communitynews.org/towns/hamilton-post/the-king-of-hamilton/article_29112478-5a12-11ed-a2e6-434731e66922.html Dr. Richard Veit's presentation to Pennington Public Library: https://youtu.be/4Nvlhe1QF0c Contact me for information on Kelly the Witch

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It's February 16, 2021. In this very special episode of Cherry, Bird, Cow, Winston learns something about his mothers that he will never forget. Felix and Enzo teach us about Napoleon's brother settling down in New Jersey, the death of Christopher Plummer, how scientists are using discarded Covid masks to make roads in Australia, how live music in the Ozarks may be dying, and how one café owner in Chicago is helping the homeless. The newest episode are at LittleNewsEars.com

It's February 16, 2021. In this very special episode of Cherry, Bird, Cow, Winston learns something about his mothers that he will never forget. Felix and Enzo teach us about Napoleon's brother settling down in New Jersey, the death of Christopher Plummer, how scientists are using discarded Covid masks to make roads in Australia, how live music in the Ozarks may be dying, and how one café owner in Chicago is helping the homeless. The newest episode are at LittleNewsEars.com

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Tressa has a delightful chat with Ash Andrews, Executive Director of the fantastic non-profit, Pittsburgh Center For Creative Reuse. And how will Don do on this week's Name That Neighborhood..? Pittsburgh Center For Creative Reuse https://pccr.org/ IG: @creative_reuse FB: /creativereusepittsburgh Have a story of GENEROSITY or KINDNESS to share with us? Please email us: yinzaregood@gmail.com To request a KINDNESS CRATE drop off at your business or school: yinzaregood@gmail.com   Please visit our website and follow us on Instagram and Facebook: www.yinzaregood.com Instagram: @yinzaregood  Facebook: @YinzAreGood

Angela Val, President & CEO of VISIT PHILADELPHIA®, shared the story behind her title with us on May 22, 2022.Angela is charged with spearheading the economic engine for the region's robust tourism industry, which supports local businesses, creates jobs, generates taxes, and ultimately enhances residents' quality of life.A recognized trailblazer within Philadelphia's tourism and hospitality industry, Val brings more than two decades of destination marketing experience to her role, which she assumed in June 2022. Her distinct track record of success and impact in destination marketing and organizational leadership will take VISIT PHILADELPHIA® to new heights of recognition among diverse regional and national audiences.Val's homecoming to VISIT PHILADELPHIA® is full-circle. She began her career at the organization 17 years ago, where she worked her way up from executive assistant to the c-suite. Her efforts helped establish the organization as a powerhouse, executing some of its most successful campaigns and initiatives, including With Art Philadelphia, Philly 360, Philadelphia Neighborhoods, and the Philly Overnight Hotel Package. Val significantly contributed to the organization's growth and concluded her first tenure in 2016 as Chief External Affairs Officer.Val is an effective leader, connector, and culture builder, always striving to lead by example with an approachable and earnest executive style. She is abundantly committed to bringing vibrancy to Philadelphia's business and cultural communities and currently serves on the board of Horizons Greater Philadelphia. A Maryland native, Val moved to Philadelphia to attend Drexel University, where she received her bachelor's degree and made the city her chosen home upon graduation. Thirty-one years later, she now resides in Point Breeze with her husband, Joe.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/women-to-watch-r/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Capítulo 019: On this episode of Ocu-Pasión we are joined by Artist, Musician, Activist, and Founder of The Pharmacy, Gary "Galapagos" Viteri. Listen in as we discuss the process of building a collaborative community space, creating inspired art, and supporting the local music scene for generations to come. GARY “GALAPAGOS” VITERIAndean-American Artist & Activist Based in Philadelphia. Since the New Millennium, Touring the Globe On Stage & Off Playing His Guitar, The First American Born in an Ecuadorian Immigrant Family, Raised On Equal Parts: La Bamba/Ninja Turtles/Superman, Viteri has recently become known as the “Spear-Head” of the local Art & Music Cafe (@thepharmacycoffee) in His Local Community of Point Breeze.After a Cycling Accident in 2009, Viteri was taken away from International Touring. Forced to ReInvent Himself after the 2008 Economic Collapse; Using his knowledge & experience, Viteri purchased, renovated & repurposed an old Pharmacy in his neighborhood. Since then, The Pharmacy, Gary & Sharky (a Pitbull he rescued from his block) have become the “Anchor” of the neighborhood (according to Google)After nearly a decade after his accident & over 1000+ Events, The Pharmacy was forced to cancel their 2020 schedule & closed for renovations. After some much needed maintenance & upgrades, Gary reopened the cafe in 2022 w/ Live Music from the Rooftop, returning to his roots, celebrating a decade of business w/ the 1st Annual @LatinPunkFest debuting his latest project @qlebrasmusic uniting the New & Old Generation of LatinxAmericans in Philadelphia.Currently, Viteri shares his studies in Andean & Kichwa Culture through his Art & Music Production, using his platform to spread awareness & information regarding Native & Indigenous Language & Ancestry by curating/creating open source content for All Ages.Follow Gary Galapagos:  www.thepharmacyphilly.orgwww.instagram.com/Thepharmacycoffeewww.instagram.com/garygalapagoswww.instagram.com/qlebrasmusicwww.instagram.com/latinpunkfestOcu-Pasión Podcast is a heartfelt interview series showcasing the experiences of artists and visionaries within the Latin American/ Latinx community hosted by Delsy Sandoval. Join us as we celebrate culture & creativity through thoughtful dialogue where guests from all walks of life are able to authentically express who they are and connect in ways listeners have not heard before.Delsy Sandoval is the Executive Producer of Ocu-Pasión. If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review the show here. You can also get in touch with Delsy at www.ocupasionpodcast.comFollow Ocu-Pasión on Instagram: @ocupasionpodcast www.instagram.com/ocupasionpodcastJoin the Ocu-Pasión Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/5160180850660613/Visit www.ocupasionpodcast.com for more episodes.https://linktr.ee/Ocupasionpodcast

Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, made it clear this week that the Biden administration does not see canceling student loan debt as a priority. Instead, the Dems in power are turning to their old game of means-testing and “targeted” loan relief. In his speech on Thursday, he didn't even mention Biden's promise to forgive $10,000 for every student carrying federal student debt.  The book-banning continues. This week, McMinn County school board in Tennessee banned the Pulitzer Prize winning graphic novel, Maus, from its schools. Board members said the book contained “inappropriate language” and depictions of a nude mouse in a concentration camp. Maus creator, Art Spiegelman, called the decision “Orwellian.”  A new peer-reviewed study, scientists believe they finally figured out the large methane releases in cities. As it turns out, gas stoves release a significant amount of methane - even when they are off. Scientists found that nearly three-quarters of the methane leaking from stoves came from when they were not running. The study projected that methane emissions from stoves are about the same as the CO2 released by 500,000 gas powered cars in a year.  Spotify is standing in Joe Rogan's corner after Neil Young said that he would pull his music from the site if they continued to platform the coronavirus misinformation podcaster. Young issued the ultimatum after more than 1,000 doctors signed a petition calling on Spotify to crack down on COVID misinformation being spread on its site. By mid-week, Niel Young pulled his music. Young said he and his partners are losing 60% of their streaming income, but it was worth the hit to preserve “our integrity and our beliefs. Misinformation about COVID is over the line.”  This morning, a few hours before Biden is scheduled to speak in Pittsburgh about infrastructure, a bridge collapsed in the Point Breeze neighborhood of the Steel City. People in the area Tweeted pictures three years ago of the bridge's completely rusted through beam supports. No one was killed but several people were injured as several cars and a bus were on the bridge when it went down. Will Joe Manchin still refuse to support Build Back Better? Map Wars continue. Looks like the Commonwealth Court will end up picking a map from several maps submitted by a variety of groups. That will set up the second time in a row the PA Supreme Court likely will be picking the maps again.  The Commonwealth Court struck down Act 77 and no-excuse mail-in voting.  Governor Wolf is expected to file an immediate appeal to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court which will put a stay on the decision.  This is just another example of how the conservative led court is hostile to voting rights.  A new report says that Pennsylvania is the Cyber Charter Capital of the nation.  From the Philadelphia Inquirer: “Pennsylvania is the “cyber charter capital of the nation,” the report released Thursday by the PA Charter Performance Center said. It describes Pennsylvania as standing apart not just for its large number of students attending its 14 cyber charters — 61,000 in 2020-21, up from 38,000 the year before — but also for insufficient oversight and funding provisions that haven't been updated since the virtual schools were first permitted in 2002.” Monarchists were successful in getting a Harrisburg woman fired from her job because she has been talking about the royal family's racism. You can help on Amanda recover from the monarchists' assault. Throw her a few bucks on her newly launched GoFundMe site: Help @matta_of_fact cover living expenses A SpaceX rocket booster launched in 2015 is on a collision course with the Moon after 7 years in a chaotic orbit. The 4.4 ton spent booster is expected to crash into the far side of the Moon some time on March 4th. The Falcon 9 booster carried a climate observation satellite 930,000 miles from Earth.  The new season of Ozark is out. I'm almost through Foundation. Here in SE PA I'm just waiting to see how much snow we get from this nice little Nor'easter heading our way.

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For Episode 7 of the Steal Your Weights podcast, we're back where it all began: CrossFit Pittsburgh.The first CrossFit gym in western Pennsylvania and the 54th CrossFit affiliate worldwide, CrossFit Pittsburgh was opened by Mike and Jennifer Pietragallo in 2006 and currently stands in a big pink building on Hamilton Avenue in Point Breeze. With more than 15 years of involvement, Mike and Jennifer clearly have a long history in CrossFit, and that led to some really interesting conversations about the history of CrossFit Pittsburgh, direction of the industry, the changes in CrossFit over the last year and a lot more. Check out our conversation with the Pietragallo's and be sure to subscribe to the Steal Your Weights podcast on Apple and Spotify. And if you like the podcast, rate, review and tell a friend. 

Mike talks about the devotion with diets, Special needs kids peeking under the stalls, and a haunting poop story. 

On this episode of “Iron Sharpens Iron,” Leon and De'Wayne sit down with South Philly block captain and civic enthusiast, Jen Devor. During their conversation, Jen shares what it's like to be an active Philadelphian in what she calls an owner-operated city. From her work on the island of Point Breeze all the way to her citywide campaign for public office in 2019, Jen believes that being a good listener and making people feel heard are the secrets to building authentic relationships that stand the test of time… and neighborhood feuds. Episode Transcript Here: https://pacdc.org/2017/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Episode-2_-Jen-Devor.pdf Jen Devor is a South Philly block captain, committeeperson, public school advocate, voting enthusiast, and a published author on civic engagement. She recently co-founded the nonpartisan nonprofit Better Civics. Prior to launching Better Civics, Jen was a 2019 candidate for City Commissioner, the office that oversees election activity in Philadelphia. A Philly resident since 2002, she has held leadership positions at Campus Philly, Diversified Community Services, Neighbors Investing in Childs Elementary, and Committee of Seventy among others. Currently, Jen serves on the Community Advisory Boards of WHYY, DiSilvestro Recreation Center and Vote16USA, a national nonpartisan effort to lower the voting age. She lives in Point Breeze with her husband, Tivoni Devor and together they have a daughter who has been canvassing with her mom since she was a newborn. Producer: Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations, Sound Editor: Andrew Heppard, Cover Art: Jennifer Selpa, Music: Needed You by Will Ellsworth

"A Couple Quick Quarantine Questions" - Rick Sebak's new one-hour special airs Sunday, September 6th at noon on WQED13 with adventures from the back yard and his porch in Regent Square. Rick pays a visit to the Point Breeze pandemic outpost of WQED-FM to speak with Jim Cunningham and reveals his favorite pandemic restaurants and other secrets of the new progam.

At this time where businesses are taking strain, certain players in real estate are sticking to their guns and others are diversifying, and it will be interesting to see what it all amounts to. Today's guest is Gabe Plagge of PH Real Estate Group, who specializes in flips and development in the Point Breeze district of Southern Philadelphia. Gabe got into real estate around 2006 at a time where the market looked similar to its state just before coronavirus caused the new reset. Prices were cheap and he started out doing single-family before the reset. He lived through that, so he's been in the game in that area for a long time and seen many changes, thus the perspectives on how to respond to resets he brings today are really valuable. We talk to Gabe about what he is planning to do going forward, and our conversation touches on how to scale down and what types of deals to still go for.

Guest overviewThis week's guest is Kenyatta Johnson. Following the murder of his cousin in 1998, he formed Peace Not Guns, a non for profit he formed to end and prevent gun violence through education and programs created to give children an alternative to the streets. His activism led to a successful run for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and in 2012 he became the youngest elected Council member of Philadelphia City Council.Growing up in Point Breeze, South Philadelphia, Kenyatta's life straddled a fine line between educational opportunity and the environmental pressure to follow the path street crime. However a serendipitous gun charge set him on a committed course of education and advancement, culminating in a degree in criminal justice and a Master's in government administration and public finance from the U. Penn.He now uses his political power to fervently fight for social injustice, a reduction in economic inequality and improvements in workplace diversity and inclusion.I hope you enjoy the passion and political perspectives of Councilman Kenyatta Johnson.What we discussThe impact of Kenyatta's upbringing by his mother, stepfather and grandmotherHow his faith prevented him from crossing the line into a life of crimeHow a gun charge at aged sixteen became a serendipitous event that set him on a course for college and universityHow his mentor gave him a roadmap to success in lifeHis reason for entering public life and life of serviceHow local government works with social enterprises and NGO'sHow Kenyatta's addressing economic inequality and gun crime in PhiladelphiaHis focus on minority diversity and inclusion requirements for new economic developments What he'd do with the keys to White HouseHow he defines a quality educationWhere he goes to discover new ideasHis principlesHis hard choicesHis inspirationsThe books he recommendsHis impossible adviceHis views on the 2020 Election.Connecting on SocialOn TwitterOn FacebookOn LinkedinLinks in showThe Book Kenyatta Recommends - That We Offer - The Autobiography of Malcolm XFrederick Douglass Autobiography President Truman's Leadership Peace Not Guns Rep Jordan Harris Benjamin BannekerCrispus Attucks See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick Rahn and Danielle Lovier have a band and a life together. Back from a long stint in New York City and here to stay, they talk to Dan about the differences in the scenes, writing together, different ways to practice, too many dogs in Point Breeze, and their band, all boy/all girl. 

In this episode 93 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews 24-year-old real estate investor Jamisa McIvor.  Learn how she acquired all these properties in just one year.   Get all links in this episode by texting 'BTSEP93' to 44222. Bio Jamisa McIvor, owner of 9 properties, is a 24-year old wife and mother of two (expecting one). Through a lot of networking and learning experiences Jamisa was able to acquire 9 properties in just under one year. At the age of 21 Jamisa’s grandmother gave her ownership of her property for $1 in the Point Breeze section of Philadelphia using a dollar deed transfer. She was granted ownership to help with maintenance and taxes while her grandmother was alive. Not knowing the value of a house at 21 Jamisa overlooked the responsibility of owning a house. (7:30) It wasn’t until her grandmother passed for her real estate journey to take off. Jamisa bought her very own first property in February of 2017 and was able to build an outstanding real estate portfolio in a year time span. How I Purchased My First Nine Properties in One Year The beginning of her journey kicked off when Jamisa’s grandmother left the house to her and she didn't know what to do. Having no plan and no money to rehab the house given to her Jamisa had to figure out a plan. “I had a family and didn’t have the money to fix it up” (8:31) She wanted to sell the house but didn’t have a clue about selling houses, good/bad offers, etc. “Every contractor told me i had to put in 60k to this one house and at this point i was living a regular life, working a regular job, making regular money” Broadening her horizon, Jamisa then began to meet and network with knowledgeable individuals (including Nicole Purvy herself) that helped her learn some twists and ropes of the game. After expanding her knowledge, Jamisa created a plan for this one house and it mounted her mind into making life changing moves. “I did not to go back to work, need more properties” (15:26) Jamisa now Has tenants Owns a “treehouse”  (One of Jamisa’s real estate eye opening experience) and Has her own business guiding new investors. To hear more, Listen here now! Listen on your iPhone: betterthansuccess.com/itunes Listen on your Android: betterthansuccess.com/google There is also a recorded video of the full interview, Watch now .   Rosebud Investments -- Contact Information: website : www.rosebudsinvestmentsllc.com IG: (rosebudsinvestmentsllc) Phone: 267-419-ROSE  

  Episode 12 – “Guy Firey vs Dude Icee” - a dozen episodes, Point Breeze, hipster cigar bars, No Life till Leather, car tape deck, selling rare guitars, Harvest Cup, The Food Network (1 hr. 11 min)  

Have you ever wanted to learn more about tarot? We certainly did! So we enlisted the help of local card slinger and high-vibe boutique owner, Leslie McAllister of Juju to dive deeper into the topic. Leslie shared the basics of tarot, how she got into it, and how tarot helps people see what they need most. We'd love to hear from you! Have you ever dabbled in tarot? If so, what are your favorite decks and resources? And if not, what's stopping you? You can hit is us up Twitter (@nandfpodcast) or send us an email. Topics Discussed: Leslie McAllister's soul journey Leslie's family lineage with tarot Tarot as spiritual therapy The light and shadow side of tarot The fear factor when it comes to tarot Betsy's experience working with Leslie Leslie's journey reading tarot Leslie's favorite tarot deck Being a messenger and empath versus a clairvoyant or psychic The power of crystals and stones How to choose your first deck Tarot versus oracle decks Upcoming events at Juju Resource Links: Juju on Etsy, Instagram, and Facebook Contact Leslie: jujupgh@gmail.com A great feature on Leslie McAllister and her shop in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Pittsburgh The Witches Tarot Deck by Ellen Dugan The Rider-Waite-Smith Deck The Wild Unknown   Hit us up: Twitter: @nandfpodcast and #nandfpodcast Facebook: nourishandflourishpodcast Email: hello@nourishandflourish.us   Photo credit: Michael Fornataro for WHIRL Magazine

DJ Herring is the manager at The Climbing Wall, an indoor rock climbing center located in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Pittsburgh. DJ has been climbing for over 16 years and has been the manager at The Climbing Wall since … Continue reading →

This week your hosts visit the guests instead! We meet up with Pearlann Porter and John Lambert of The Space Upstairs to talk about letting go of perfection. being moved by the moment, and making "jazz" a verb to live by. Recorded at The Space Upstairs performance gallery in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Pittsburgh.

Ori Feibush, President OCF Realty & Dan Breslin discuss new construction in Philadelphia.  Ori has been a driving force in the revitalization of the Point Breeze, South Philadelphia neighborhood through building new construction and supporting the opening of new businesses. OCF Realty has built hundreds of new houses throughout Philadelphia over the past 9 years and brings a powerful and unique perspective to the business of real estate investing.   Episode #26 Includes: How to Build New Construction in Philadelphia-Hire the Best Revitalizing a Blighted Area Funding New Construction Deals Fundamental Mindset to Succeed in Real Estate   More Info About Ori Feibush www.OCFRealty.com   Claim Your Copy of “7 Sources of Off Market Deals” by Dan Breslin www.REIDiamonds.com   Relevant Episodes Episode #4 Mitch Ripkin on Buying in Advance of Gentrification Episode #11 Justin Turner on Scaling Up to Large Commercial Deals Episode #16 Kirby Atwell on Founding a Luxury Home Building Company Episode #22 Frank Montro on Closing 300 Deals Per Year