I watch your Neighbourhoods of Pittsburgh videos from Melbourne, Australia. I don't know what rabbit hole I fell down to find them, but I am pleased I did.

Echt looks awesome and so does Mt. Oliver. Man, that was delicious!

@dannygaliszewski1269

4 жыл бұрын

Good documentary I liked that!

@jeremiahhoward6744

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow

@pittsburgh_.central

3 жыл бұрын

Well actually Mt. Oliver doesn't look good cuz of most people living there being on drugs or being an alcoholic

I just got a job offer in Pittsburgh. I’m from Michigan and have never lived in a city of this size. I was nervous about taking it. Still am. This video series, however, has made me excited about the city. Not just for the job opportunities. Not just for the education opportunities. For the vibe, aesthetic, and culture you’re able to shine a light on. I’m taking the job.

@Crystal__Clear

2 жыл бұрын

how did it go? :)

Dean, I am from Pittsburgh and have lived in Berlin for the past 34 years. I stumbled on this video quite by accident. I know Jörg from Berlin and was BLOWN AWAY to see him in this vid. He has talked for several years about the Mt. Oliver "Echt" project. Can't wait to hit Pittsburgh in July and see the church. Love the Neighborhood videos. Keep up the good work !

Good video! I've lived in Mt. Oliver my entire life... I wish I was in it! I think Mt Oliver is trying very hard to improve right now. They've had nice events going on on brownsville rd. Some problems with the video.... There are 2 parks! There's one on Church Ave. I see more ppl there than transverse. There's 3 if you count the park on bausman. Not looking for trouble you're not going to find it? Not true. Its very possible to get jumped here. My mom had been jumped and my brother chased. Also he was on break from work when rite aid had its windows shot out. Luckily he wasn't there, but nearby and ran all the way home. You hear gunshots around 3am at least once a week. I literally heard at least 10 shots tonight around 4am. Addiction is a HUGE problem. At least in my experience, because I lived with an addict I know how many there are. Since I've been living here all my life I don't mind pointing out that its far from perfect and we should definitely not undermine the struggle of living here. Anyone who says otherwise isn't paying attention. But I think with the right leadership and group effort it can be improved. But please don't pretend its great!

You are getting your groove, Your storytelling is very enjoyable. I can't wait to see what's next.

As a lifetime resident of the Pittsburgh area, I appreciate the time you take to truly look into the people and businesses that are trying to make this city a better place, I loved every episode so far and you have yet to disappoint me, keep up the great work Dean

@dannygaliszewski1269

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto!

I grew up in Allentown/ Mt. Oliver...it has definitely changed since the time I lived there. Not for the better.

I Once lived in Pittsburgh, the best time of my life. I wondered the streets and alleys, I saw the city much the way your videos show it. TY 5hese videos really take me back. Love you work.

Thank you for speaking with the immigrant from Uganda, DB. I work with exactly the same folks here in NH and you really captured her shifting reality. She obviously felt comfortable enough to speak freely and be heard...that's a tall order.

Ah, Dean, I love it. Some absolutely excellent interviews! Really loved hearing from the man running ECHT. Thanks for continuing to make these, I look forward to them every week.

Do a Carrick one, if you already did I can't find it. Good job on the videos brotha. There's a lot of history in Carrick, there is a very small grave yard in the middle of Carrick at the top of Copperfield St. Where the 2nd mayor of the city is buried. And all the tombstones are ancient. Check it out.

Dean has done more with these videos and gave more insight into Pittsburgh than others have in decades. Videos are soooooo dope man!

My Grandparents had a shop on Brownsville Road from that late 1930's to through the 70's. While it is sad to see how depressed the neighborhood is, it was nice to see folks tat are trying to bring business and reclaiming abandoned properties to make living spaces.

@markrebholz7386

4 жыл бұрын

David O what was the name of your Grandparents shop?

@markrebholz7386

4 жыл бұрын

David O I remember a fur company, but not the name of it. I remember a sign that stated use us for storage of your fine furs...something of that effect. I remember when they built the new post office. The Windmill deli, Mike’s Lunch, Brown & Green men’s store, 5&10, Enlowe’s shoes, Kuhlman’s bakery, korbles meats, Kramer’s pharmacy. Triangle Cafe. Even Carrick and Brentwood are bad areas these days.

@davido6170

4 жыл бұрын

Mark Rebholz when my grandfather bought the building he dug out the cold storage room underground. It seemed huge to me as a young kid and was always very cool. There was a painted ad on side of the building that talked about scientific storage or something like that.

@markrebholz7386

4 жыл бұрын

David O very cool. Thanks for sharing some of the better times in society when people seemed to care about others and not all about me attitude.

This is not only a fantastic video. But an important one too! Great work, Dean!

This is very good. You continue to develop your talent. Love the intro music selections, Mull Machine and Cherokee Death Cats. You can really set the mood with the right tunes.

"If you're not looking for trouble, you're not gonna find it." Well said, Dean:)

@aaronwelch5391

4 жыл бұрын

I live in McKeesport which gets has a bad rep for crime, etc... the same thing can be said here and anywhere in the Pittsburgh area.

@paigemeier1594

4 жыл бұрын

Very untrue statement lol!

I'm currently binging your PGH neighborhood series. Love it! I love your energy and editing too. Happy New Year 💖

My mother in law grew up in Mt Oliver, born there in 1924. I’ve heard a Lostetter relative painted the ceiling of a church there, but no idea which one. She was deeply ashamed of being from the wrong side of the tracks. Her husband was from Brentwood. His athletic records stood unbeaten for decades. At her 50th Brentwood high school class reunion, the Brentwood kid’s apologized for snubbing the Mt Oliver kids. It meant a lot to her.

I think this is my favorite one so far

Great video, great series. Appreciate the honesty and impromptu interviews. Keep it going!

*_Hey, I live there. I pass those places everyday like woah._*

@DoomLlama

4 жыл бұрын

Literally was thinking the same thing this whole video

Would love to see a whole episode / interview with the lady from Uganda (and her family) a deeper dove into what they think of the US / Pittsburgh etc.

@djdujour1168

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

Really enjoying these videos! We look forward to them each week.

Every major city needs a Dean Bog

“If you’re not lookin for trouble you’re not gonna find it” perfectly sums up Mount Oliver. Hands down one of my favorite neighborhoods I’ve lived with. Never had kinder neighbors.

So many amazing stories!! 10/10 again!!

As always great work my friend!

Keep coming back to your videos for motivation and inspiration, excited to see your KZread journey ❤

There are two Mount Olivers. There is the independent Borough of Mount Oliver, and there is also the Mount Oliver neighborhood within the city of Pittsburgh. They are adjacent and even many residents don't realize the boundaries and legal distinctions.

@mikelucas9916

Жыл бұрын

Please explain where mt Oliver is that’s not a borough and part of Pittsburgh what streets are mt Oliver pgh???

Keep this up Dean, these are incredible looks into the beating heart of Pittsburgh. I only lived around the city for around two years, but I'll never forget this city and the people in it!

Kismet! Just when I began to think, gosh KZread isn’t showing me anything of interest in my feed, I happened upon this video! This is Fantastic! Love what you’re doing. Please continue covering Pittsburgh Neighborhoods. if you’re open to suggestions, I’d be interested in seeing the exploration of Lawrenceville & Millvale. Look forward to checking out your other videos. Peace!

That's some grade-A B roll, sir. Nice work!

Aw man, I knew that was you! I saw you on Brahnsville on my ride home from work the other day. Another great video!

Excellent portrayal! I live just down from Echt and can't wait to visit the coffee shop. Glad you got to meet Joerg - what a great spokesman. Keep the vids coming!

Another awesome episode! Keep it up!

*I bike that route daily; easiest and safest route is to take Arlington Ave and ride sidewalk up . It's the only time I ride a sidewalk, only because there's rarely any foot traffic, and when there is, it's wide enough to get by.

Lol I've been loving this series, and it honestly crossed my mind that you are our generation's Rick Sebak. I used to watch those PBS specials with my dad as a kid. Love hearing people's stories, keep it up!

I love your channel and this series. I live in Mt Oliver I wish I would've seen you filming you were literally right outside of my house lol it would've cool to meet you. Keep up the good work brotha!

@doiu92

4 жыл бұрын

Same 😳

Nicely done as always man. Loved the “if you’re not looking for trouble, you won’t find it” that quote can be said of most of the “bad” neighborhoods in Pittsburgh. P.S. consider covering Allentown soon!

Great work Dean😁✌ You really showed the Mt. Oliver in such a great light. Wished it would've went longer.

I feel like you deserve a job on the Pittsburgh tourism board. I can't believe I've watched an entire youtube series on Pittsburgh

Brookline in the future? It's an interesting place (I moved here from Shadyside). The forgotten city limit neighborhood that lost the Trolley and now only has 1 bus and no Connectcard - Port Authority Kiosk (but has Pitaland and Las Palmas #1, Fiori's, bakeries, cafes, and other treasures!). I enjoyed your episode on our neighbor, Dormont!

@xandermauldin9855

3 жыл бұрын

The 7-Eleven in Brookline is interesting. I had a guy a few days ago reach into my car to turn down my music while I was pumping gas there.

@theherbpuffer

3 жыл бұрын

@@xandermauldin9855 lmao Brookline has gone downhill

@bonzo713

3 жыл бұрын

I lived in Brookline for 10yrs(Fordham ave) Nice quiet area,not much to offer on the main drag though...unless you like Gyro's (Pita Land) Taco's (Los Palmos) "And I do"

This is well done. I am not from here and I want to learn about these neighborhoods objectively. I don't need anymore hate about neighborhoods and their residents. I was so pleased to watch these because they did not! Thank you

Another great video. You bring out the best in people, they open up to you. I love the woman at the laundromat. So wise. I grew up in Pittsburgh, left at age 18 in 1981. As I near retirement age I’m considering returning. These videos help with that decision. Also, growing up there as a child, all the different neighborhoods were a bit confusing how they all connect. Watching your videos helps me with that too. Thanks.

I went to mount Oliver once, ate at McDonald's on Brownsville road. Very hilly. Im near philly and the hills, mountains were a surprise!

Just subbed to your channel bro, I live in the south hills and have been waiting for a cool video series like this about our awesome city!! I’m 35 and a recovering addict, I’ve seen the bad sides of these neighborhoods...you can find whatever you want in these parts of town, including the beauty and amazing people that live there. If you go looking for trouble, you will find it. If you go looking for good, you will find that too.

I’m a 412er and love metal wielding forging and leather work and last name Eich. So I’m gonna make a visit thank you Dean. Come over to Woodsrun!

The car-tracking drone shot made me chuckle! Reminded me of the taxi scene from Zodiac that the Nerdwriter mentioned in his video about David Fincher (I'm guessing you've seen it 😛) This is another great video with some awesome interviews, shots, cuts, music! I think I'd like to see a bit more breadth or "general" info about the neighborhood, but I understand the breadth/depth choice you made, and the detail you go into gives the stories purpose and significance vs surface general info. Keep it up man... these vids make me feel proud of my city. And though I'd love thinking that the many neighborhoods that have "dangerous" stereotypes are being misrepresented, I think the existence of higher than average crime in a given neighborhood should be acknowledged and investigated for some causes and solutions (I know that's ultra complex and hard to do in the 3 min you might have to devote to that). It's nice to be optimistic, but I think it approaches a disservice to the neighborhood and viewers to not call attention to neighborhoods that need change/help. (I don't have any personal experience with crime in any of the neighborhoods you've covered, but over-optimism can sometimes be a problematic lens to view things). Just my thoughts!

I'd love to see this community turn it around. Love the positive vibes.

That dumpster he's sitting on at 1:25 is the same dumpster I witnessed someone dive into on the way home from school one day

@ShreddHed

4 жыл бұрын

People used to take dumps next to the dumpster behind keystone plumbing all the time

Love your videos, moving to Pittsburgh soon and it’s making me love the City even more

Keep up the great work Dean! Love the videos. I remember some of those places when they were so much nicer and kinder to outsiders.

Dean I've become a big fan of your channel and your video documentaries since coming across them and have been commenting alot . Being I drive Tandem for Lowes down waterfront I'm in these areas alot !!! I delivered materials to ECHT and briefly spoke with guys in the Fab shop and was immediately intrigued ( being I was a machinist/ fabricator/ welder ) for a long time and I commend all the good these folks are doing in said areas !!! I find your videos very educational and LOVE the history and these tremendous shots you get with the drone , if you ever see me delivering while your out and about definitely say hey , it be great to meet ya !! Keep up the awesome work , I hope this pans out for you full time you have a bright future budz ....

thank you for including interviews of people off the streets, not just some yuppies in trendy coffee shops. it really does the neighborhoods you visit so much justice.

Mt. Oliver resident for 10 years now and my biggest complaint is I just wish people would pick up after themselves more.

Love the rick sebak meme u added in there NICE!

I think Mt Oliver should get the +1 because their playground has an awesome metal merry go round.

HEY MAN. Great content keep up the great work

I also lived here too! I lived there 38 years ago! It was a wonderful place to live.,

Opening interview is so powerful. Amazing as always Dean!

@Ouchmicabeza

4 жыл бұрын

​@David Michael Shhh, your racism is showing. Try to see the larger picture, rise above your implicit biases.

I love all of your videos so far! Living in a very rural area an hour from PIttsburgh, I've only gotten to visit Pittsburgh a few times. I think that it would be worthwhile to maybe do a follow up or check in the Echt to see if the small business is still staying afloat through this pandemic. It looks like the start of a very unique coffee shop that I would love to visit with my friends! Looking forward to hearing more!

Hi I love these videos so much and I hope everyone I told to watch them did 😂🤣 Keep it up dude love it so much feels like I'm home. I was in a livestream here on KZread and veryone was talking about how much they love Pittsburgh ❤🥰 Such an amazing place to be from and visit.

Damn these are all Amazing Dean.

Great video Dean !!

Did that guy ever say why he moved to Pittsburgh? He seems like an interesting dude!

Love these videos man, i get my burgh fix! thanks man

yes yes so good! another amazing video.

I'm excited to see where else you go in the future. Squirrel Hill, East Pittsburgh, or Braddock are where I recommend.

Great Episode Dean!

new coffee place to try this summer!

I grew up near MO 70’s 80’ s . It was a vibrant area . Resteraunts several grocery stores , record stores if you count gc Murphy. Coury furnture was great. Too many to mention the sidewalks would be packed on Saturday afternoon. The hard working families either moved or parents passed on. They turned to rentals. Eventually rundown. This is the result. Yes this is a dangerous place! It needs a major enama, start with the dope slingers.

Loving most of it. Coffee ☕️ at ECHT is really good 👍🏼

Love the woman from Uganda. Interesting perspective on our country. Kind of sad because respect is not important here. Pittsburgh is filled with such interesting people from all over the world which you happen to just fall upon. Kudos.

I've watched a bunch of these videos. Moved out of the city a few yrs ago...I fricken miss it! I grew up in Homestead and left when I was 30something. Alot of history there...Steel mills, Homestead Grays, Carniegie library, Battle with Pinkerton's. "Might make cool video."

Met the coolest people and saw the nearest places when I lived in East Liberty- it’d be wild to see you do a video there!

Thank you for blessing us with another video, king

Mckees Rocks "Bottoms" my brother and his family live there, would love to see the result of the 1's and 0's rating.

Once again thank you for your video I think you show the best perspective on Pittsburgh hands down! I wish I could donate to your cause but I just don't have the money just like everyone else were struggling at the moment

I saw you on the bus t\wo days ago. I was the dickhead who chuckled in the back. I appreciate the effort, I've only scaled it completely, maybe a few times 😭 love the content

The Ugandan woman was amazing! Great job again!

i love everyone of these videos--do Baldwin that's where I lived before moving to Johnstown. Very nice area

Nice videos, have family out in Pittsburgh, beaver falls, Squirrel Hill

Somehow you always find the most interesting people in a neighborhood - it’s so great to see the many threads that make up Pittsburgh’s vibrant tapestry. Thanks Dean!

Once again, the jams are on point and banging

@Elise__Mae

4 жыл бұрын

The music ... I've been watching the channel for weeks, and I still can't get over it!

The 0:20 - 0:24 drum roll crescendo/eyebrow waxing edit is giving me LIFE. :) :)

Dean you should add a map of the neighborhoods location in relation to downtown! Love ya bro keep up the great work!

Grew up in Mt. Oliver on Penn Ave. in the early 60s when it was a thriving neighborhood. You could find everything you wanted on Brownsville Rd. Now it's rusted out and boarded up with little to no hope of ever coming back. Drove through a few years ago and couldn't believe the decay and hopelessness I saw.

....was that man on the phone with eBay?? 💀

Mt Oliver is about 1 mile by 1 mile. That said the number of homicides that happens here places it on the per capita list of worst places some years. Google "Mt Oliver shooting" and then know it's a square mile and then you'll understand just how bad this area is..... It's on the Nationwide list of places 'not to go after dark'.

Excellent!

& you don't have to go looking for trouble in mt O it comes to you. Like me for instance a car full of dudes almost hit me on my bike & some how though i was in the wrong & pull out a gun on me broad daylight lol love mt oliver tho forsure dangerous especially at night.

giving serious thought to moving here with my girl and these videos have been so helpful! love em!!

@bobmarrotti2094

4 жыл бұрын

Don't it sucks

@hug5480

4 жыл бұрын

Pittsburgh’s a big hood everywhere in the city. Shit goes down everywhere. Not the best place to raise a family from personal experience

@areeff1866

4 жыл бұрын

Haha

@Linda2011Donahue

4 жыл бұрын

Come to Carrick!! we do lots of good stuff here and Mt O is right next door

I need to visit the Distillery and coffee house next Pittsburgh visit.

Alright a new episode before the weekday starts, awesome! 😎👏

LOVE this episode! This and other episodes of “poorer” neighborhoods opened my eyes to an irony I didn’t see before. Often these places have such a good view of the city but are SO hidden from everyone below. Really cool to see them from a new perspective!

When you talked to the guys about the tiny houses you where not in Mt Oliver

Awesome video Dean

I miss you man. Hope you're good and make more videos

I love your videos how do you get your aerial shots?