PA has 2560 municipalities and mostly all of those municipalities have their own police departments and resources. This is unsustainable and at some point, if they haven’t already, they’re going to need to band together. This is a hot take but if it was anything less why would I share it? As a former mayor,…
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Pittsburgh’s Black Exodus: Where Are They Going?
Pittsburgh’s Black Exodus: Where Are They Going? If we know anything from the last census and The State of Black Pittsburgh report, we know that Pittsburgh is losing Black People. That same report told us that there was a higher infant mortality rate for Black Women in Pittsburgh. They also found that Black People face…
Top 3 Summer Travel Destinations for 2020
The roaring 20s are back and the pandemic came free of charge. A pandemic makes travel kind of iffy even for the most seasoned travelers. It seems that there will be no checked luggage kiosk fumbling, passport stamping, TSA showdowns, or luggage carousel lunges this year. Instead the safest and most relaxing places fit anyone’s…
At What Cost? Beyond Pittsburgh’s Homicide Rates
Where has all the violence gone in the City of Pittsburgh? Explore displacement and gentrification and look beyond the numbers.
Is Braddock the New Lawrenceville?
“I can make your neighborhood the next Lawrenceville,” this probably well-intended developer told me a year ago. I chuckled staring at this stranger and replying, “We don’t need another Lawrenceville.” Another developer called a few months later wanting to build riverfront housing where, “people can park their boats.” I also chuckled. “Some people don’t even…
What Happened to Pittsburgh’s Nightlife?
Pittsburgh may have culture and great food but the most “livable city” lacks diversity, socioeconomic opportunity, adequate public transportation, and on a lighter note, a thriving nightlife. Maybe these things are connected to why more millennials leave the 412 than the amount that stay. I don’t know when it happened but in between moving back…
Destination Delicious: TerriBerriez Sweet Boutique and Cafe Opening Soon
When Terri Lawson approached me for a logo for her side hustle TerriBerriez Sweet Boutique and Café, I hadn’t seen the destination yet. Every week we sat at the local Panera discussing goals and accomplishments beyond blogs, logos, and fonts. Instead, we talked strategy and not once did I consider myself a mentor until one…
Happy Mon(Daé) 24
Mon(Daé) Motivation Happy Monday. We’ve finished an entire week in 2019 and we deserve a pat on the back. Winter is still here with a bit of a vengeance but the countdown to vacation next month is on. 412 Fresh (Events) There’s a few awesome events coming up. Here are a few of my favs….
A Tale Of Two Cities: What’s Up with the Other Steel City?
Pittsburgh makes list after list for being one of the most livable cities and I can see how but there’s no such thing as growth without growing pains. October 2018 I started a fellowship (an internship-like position) with PublicSource and attended the EcoDistrict Summit in Minnesota. Who knew that a summit focused on racial equity, climate…
24 Things I’ve Accomplished Before 30
I’ve been told that I have so many stories to be so young. I’ve looked to several other bucket lists for things to do before I’m thirty and quickly came to the realization that, “been there done that” is a straight up mood. Observations like this is why I no longer participate in games of…
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