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Hippies Fight Back During People’s Park Uprising
Tag Archives: pittsburgh
Cultural Notebook
Pittsburgh Renaissance: The Specter of Urban Renewal
Given the passage of time, and how the Pittsburgh Renaissance (1946-1973) and the destruction of the cultural institutions of the lower Hill District are viewed today, this 1960 Pittsburgh Press caption shows a skewed (but potentially widespread) sentiment:
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Occupy Wall Street
Occupy The Rust Belt: Notes From The Pittsburgh Protest
On October 15, I marched with Occupy Pittsburgh, the city’s first action in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street. I watched excitedly as the crowd grew throughout the day, building from a modest gathering when my partner and I arrived at Freedom Corner at 10:00 a.m., to a rally in the low thousands by the time the march reached Market Square at 1:00 p.m.
Career Opportunities
In Search Of Magical Slave Laborer
I’ve often heard how thankless the job of personal assistant can be, which makes me think this opportunity in one of Pittsburgh’s affluent suburbs might not be a wise career choice. Unless, of course, your skills are in line with that of a child-wrangling butler who boasts light cleaning skills and has prior experience as a receptionist, cook, life coach,…
Cultural Notebook
The Furries Have Arrived
In what’s become an annual summer tradition here in Pittsburgh, the furries have arrived for Anthrocon. For those who are unfamiliar, “Anthrocon is the world’s largest convention for those fascinated with anthropomorphics, which are humanlike animal characters. We are a collection of artists, animators, writers, costumers, puppeteers, and just everyday fans who enjoy cartoon animals and their kin.” Let the…
Journal
Public Comment On The Current State Of American Graffiti
An anonymous vandal leaves a public message for passersby on Pittsburgh’s South Side, noting the mundane nature of it all. It’s unclear what’s eating the disinterested graffitist, but it appears either life or the current state of American graffiti has got him/her down. Cheer up, buddy.
Journal
Eulogy For A Pair of Chuck Taylors (2003-2010)
As a teenager, I never even considered purchasing a pair of Chuck Taylors. To me, they were the footwear equivalent of a Green Day album — overrated and embarrassing, part of a hastily fashioned anti-establishment uniform I had no interest in wearing. Instead I favored a pair of classic black Vans, or in my hardcore days, any variety of running…
Journal
Swan Songs: America’s Vanishing Tradesmen
Back in 2007, I wrote a piece for Swindle magazine titled “American Twilight.” It was a longform narrative story focusing on America’s vanishing tradesmen. I profiled the lives and work of three specific individuals: Rudy Lehman (typesetter), Joe Feldman (barber), and Crock Hunter (blacksmith). For whatever reason, the story was heavily edited and partially rewritten after I submitted it, and…
