I love this.

The government center in north side.

I agree to an extent. I’ve actually had face to face meetings with Mayor Gainey about issues effecting my neighborhood. Something I could never get with mayor peduto. Like I said, I do think his heart is in the right place. And, if nothing else he has breathed some fresh air into the city county building. But, I don’t know if his trusted advisors have a strong grip on policy.

I get it, it’s easy for me to complain from the sidelines. And, you’re never going to please all of the people. I just had higher hopes.

My city council person is light years ahead of their predecessor. So, we’ve got that going for us.

Same reason I’m hopeful that the Bucs can compete each year in spring training.

I agree. I’m a small local neighborhood developer and it’s really hard for small time developers without lawyers and project managers on staff to navigate and afford the process. In my opinion it pushes local developers away. Building or renovating a 4 unit mixed use project in milvale or dormont or etna is soooo much easier than city of PGH.

I really did give Gainey a chance. And, I think his heart is in the right place. But, at this point I think he’s in over his head. I think a change from peduto was necessary, but we need someone who deeply understands policy, from development to homelessness, to take charge.

Wait, is this true? If so that’s a huge typo. Changes the framework of the whole argument.

I think proper etiquette is to toss them into a river. Whichever is closest.

Pre pandemic deutschtown was pretty great. E Ohio was a little seedy but some good spots.

Since then drug dealing and use has gotten bad near the Sue Murray pool, and more trouble makers on East Ohio.

But, things are rapidly changing to make e Ohio a vibrant business district. Subba Asian and EYV restaurant just opened. Siempre Argo and Fig Ash are great. Allegheny City Brewing is cool and is building a new tap room on East Ohio. Fig & Ash owners are opening a bar/rest/music venue called fat cat. Park house is renovating. James st pub will be opening later this year. A bike repair shop is about to open. Government Center bar/coffee shop/record store/music venue is open. Wagsburgh pet supply store is really nice. Spak Brothers just bought a building on the street. Plus more in the works.

Federal Galley is fun. The community garden is great to hang out at on Thursday nights. The elks club has banjo night. Farmers market in the park is nice. Lots of live music around.

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Deep fried Turkey party.