Neighborhoods of Pittsburgh - Hazelwood

Hazelwood is one of the most well connected and well organized neighborhoods I have covered. There are many non profit and grass roots organizations that are fighting to send the neighborhood in the right direction. Pitt & CMU are pumping tens (hundreds?) of millions of dollars into the building of massive new facilities in Hazelwood Green, while the residents still don’t have a grocery store. There are topics that split the community and don’t have clear solutions, like the proposed Woods Development. So what is to do? I certainly don’t have the answers, but some of the people I speak with in this episode might.

[@BobbyT.]

Bean Dog has returned!

[@D7L7S]

😂

[@babyteeth4]

Looking forward to this new chapter of your work!

[@erinmastrantonio1410]

I commented on one of your videos a couple of years back that you inspired me to move to Pittsburgh. Well, I came here in December '21, met the man of my dreams in Feb '22, became a stepmom to his beautiful son, and finally feel like I found my family and my home. None of that would have happened without you. Your whimsical, vulnerable storyteller style is hard to put into words but suffice it to say that your sense of life resonated so strongly with me that it led me straight toward everything I had been searching for. I'm not sure how I'll ever adequately thank you for this phenomenal series that changed my life forever, but I am one of your patrons and hope to invite you to my wedding someday.

[@wallfacerdesign1082]

@deanbog capture their wedding >_

[@Tayhoov]

You're back! Thank you for putting so much love into our city; this really is an incredible series!

[@matthewspringer1586]

This video series inspired me to move to Pittsburgh, so the fact that you're back means the whole fucking world to me! Thank you so much Dean!

[@crewser004]

Soon hopefully I will be able to say the same thing. I’m trying to save that money to buy a house up there.

[@bkingski1125]

I discovered these videos right after i moved here and was still trying to figure everything out 😃 I love it here.

[@mikewallin6049]

So glad you're back ☺️

[@kenosabi]

We're glad you came.

[@catward3267]

Part of what made my family choose Pittsburgh is this channel. Since you've been away, I became a school bus driver and the feeling your video is describing is EXACTLY what I feel whenever I am in Hazelwood in my bus. The people who live here are dedicated to their neighborhood. Always there are people being with people and visible things going on. Care is evident on the ground. Great job Dean!

[@crewser004]

Great message ❤️

[@zd91]

That is seriously so cool. Hope you're enjoying life here; it's pretty special.

[@spiceymchaggiss]

James cole is a warrior for his neighborhood! Community activism and being involved in your own neighborhood is a beginning of a longer path to improvement. Be the Change you want to see. Dean, thank you for bringing your storytelling back. Pittsburgh is lucky to have you tell their story.

[@crewser004]

This video clearly has a different tone compared to the previous 17 episodes. It’s about the people and spreading their word to help improve their community. The message and passion is so real. I don’t even live up there, I’m in Florida. I’ve been saving up money to try and move to Pittsburgh.

[@guruprabhu_39915]

I have stayed both in Tampa and Pittsburgh… Pittsburgh is definitely a better city people wise , food , history and even rent affordability wise.. but be ready to spend a portion of your earnings on state and local taxes here , I was making 61k in Tampa and $67k here when I moved but my inhand was more in Tampa thanks to no State and local taxes…also winter is somewhat depressing here TBH.. if you love sunshine stay in Florida.. if you are ok with winters then move…

[@crewser004]

@@guruprabhu_39915 this is really helpful information to know. Definitely puts the tax cost in perspective with the numbers you provided. I work from home, so I wonder if taxes will affect me as much as people actually work in the city

[@jim6807]

As much as I love Pittsburgh. I wouldn’t tbh..

[@crewser004]

@@jim6807 Why? What are a couple things that you dislike?

[@susansparanormalpennsylvan81]

i love it here, if you hate flat places, which i do, moves here, lots of hills, i lived in a flat valley, i was from sunny california, perfect weather san jose calif, 45 min south of san francisco, we had dry heat and sometimes get up to 102 - 106 degrees, moving here the first year was hard due to humidity but you use to that in FL, but i love it here, when i go back once a year for 2 weeks to visit family in CA i feel claustrophia and cannot wait to leave. I loves hills, valleys, creeks, waterfalls, woods, trees, it is beautiful here, west virgina and ohio are 25 min from pittsburgh airport, they even having skiing in winter, winter the first year i was scared to drive in snow but i got use to it, you need to buy all season tires every 3ish yrs, cover your outside garden water spout and take the hose inside, buy de-icer for car wind shield wipers, salt for steps at front door, but it only snows once in awhile it usually is about 1 - 5 inches and usually melts after a couple days, last few yrs we barely had any snow, global warming ?, in winter if its cold, get up in the morning do your chores, eat, go in the afternoon outdoors to walk or hike when its warmer, its funny when it gets up to 45 degrees, i put on shorts and hoodie sometimes, sometimes it sucks in winter when its 15 degrees during the day and cannot go outside without bundleing up with layers. Believe it or not i see people all the time at walmart with shorts on during winter, but the day passes because the snow is so beautiful and you forget about the cold and usually only last a couple-few days. I usually do stuff ive been too busy to do during the rest of the year, like clean out my basement, attic, garage, cook, bla bla bla, sorry for long post. If i won the lottery, i would probably move a little closer to downtown pittsburgh or buy a small farm, i wouldnt leave. I have been all over the USA and the world and this is my favorite place, downtown is gorgeous, it kinda reminds me of san francisco, but its rivers instead of ocean.

[@alexmueller9837]

i have never been this excited for a youtube video in my life, return of Neighborhoods

[@crewser004]

Same here!! It’s a great day!

[@Apples_forlife]

1:12 I literally have family, so to see you feature Pittsburgh like this. It warms my heart❤️‍🩹

[@TravisGunn]

Literally sobbing. I'm so happy you're back with a new video. We've missed you dearly, Dean.

[@MattHensonGoon]

So glad to see you back! The amount of effort you put in here is evident from the first shot. So jazzed to see where this goes

[@guruprabhu_39915]

Oh man.. we all missed you for 2 years… you are a true gem we have in Pittsburgh and we all were so concerned about your health and well being from past 2 years.. welcome back Dean ❤❤❤ and Edit: I just finished the video and so disappointed to not see you in the video 😢😢😢 I really liked the old format of your video where you explain stuff and then talk with locals .. but awesome content as always , we love you ❤️

[@crewser004]

I felt the same way at first. But the way I see it is that Dean is trying to show that this message is about other people not him. A selfless act from such a genuine person.

[@ramoncastromets]

​@@crewser004 I really enjoyed the authenticity of the interactions/conversations in the old format. Still a good video nonetheless. Hope Dean is ok

[@bensingleton3128]

I watched the neighborhoods series in preparation of moving to Pittsburgh. It helped me figure out which part of the city I might want to live in. A new video, the first in a few years, the day before I officially move to Pittsburgh feels like a bit of fate. Glad to see you back!

[@onamaehadanieru9600]

This series is so well done. Sending love to Hazelwood and Pittsburgh.

[@VeronicaSpataro]

I had the idea to move myself into Hazelwood 4 months ago. I live by myself and my 2 pit bulls. I’m not all that sure what pulled my mind into picking Hazelwood but as of the time still being I love my choice. There isn’t much to really do here around or aside 2 Ave. However, that is why I enjoy being in my house so much. The people here are nice and friendly. When I go for a walk I say hello to everyone and I get gracious greetings in return. I’m not necessarily part of any of the families that have lived here for years. But I feel like, “family is who you say it is.” And the people that I live around, treat me as so. I’ve also joined the Hazelwood Initiative so I can be sure that I’m going to the community meetings and up date on any “happenings” around my new community! Thank you Hazelwood ❤ 💁🏽‍♀️🐕🐕☮️

[@T-41]

Wow! Dean Bog is back and at it again. The man has a super high level of skill in producing excellent documentaries. However, I would say this is exceeded by his love for people of Pittsburgh . Pittsburgh is very fortunate to have him in the community.

[@zd91]

By far Dean's most powerful video yet. Tears were welling in my eyes at the end. Shout out to everyone in this video working to improve the lives of our youths. Ps.. I live in Greenfield, but I love hitting up Hazelwood Cafe and La Gourmandine.

[@blahlbinoa]

Today is the most glorious day! The return of our hero Dean! The Return of the King!

[@CPoland]

Man… I am so happy to see you’re back. I left Pittsburgh a decade ago to pursue a dream and your neighborhood series was my light for homesickness during COVID. I am glad you’re doing well and so excited to be proud and miss Pittsburgh once again

[@Calipeixegato]

OK. Now that I've actually WATCHED the video, I can say that I am more glad you are back than ever! You shine light and give us insight into communities, not just generic reviews of neighborhoods. After watching your videos, I feel like I know and understand these communities and could feel at home if I ever visited them. You have an incredible gift and I'm glad you are sharing it with us. You got me wanting to move to Pittsburgh LOL! 🙂

[@scolkereybel]

Wait wait wait wait wait You interviewed Professor Taulton! God dang She was my environmental justice prof at Duquesne, one of if not the best professor I had while I was there

[@iangeorge7913]

Your work on this project is phenomenal, not only from a technical level, but a storytelling level as well. So happy to see you were able to return to this series.

[@toulousesurvivors5656]

Dean: Terrific job on this Hazelwood documentary. I learned so much. Your channel is among my favorites on KZbin and you are among my favorite documentary film-makers. I was so sad during your long absence and am thrilled that you are back! Pittsburgh is indebted to you, although you might single-handedly be to blame for an influx of new residents coming from around the world!

[@jacobwilliams1165]

So happy to see this channel revived

[@jessekunerth9769]

When this showed up on my feed, I was like Dean is back!!! Telling the stories of my favorite city is back. Thanks for all you do man!

[@riley8097]

The legend returns! So happy to see you back

[@lochnessamonster1912]

No. Way. Welcome back, Dean! So good to see you again! Edit: well "see you" in the colloquial sense i guess 😅 wonderful interviews!

[@radical_ans]

Welcome back Dean! So glad this series is back.

[@johnwieczorek966]

Just found the Bog Man was back, these videos are incredible and make me appreciate my hometown so much more. Loving the new format.

[@MarkPinney]

He’s back! Good to see!

[@timeghost5000]

If there is one group of people in the world I had to put my money on to take their fate into their own hands and make something beautiful, it’s Pittsburghers all day baby. Coming from a forgotten place on the Mon myself (McKeesport), it fills me with joy and hope to see Hazelwood rise. Like, to all those big city developers seeing PGH as a hotspot, we are happy to have you as our neighbor, but this is our neighborhood, and Yinzers have been burned way worse (for way longer) by more powerful men than some lil realtor with a portfolio. You aint gettin anything past us. You aint gettin an inch. Feel so lucky and blessed these are my kinfolk. 🖤 Thank you for this beautiful work. It’s truly befitting of us. You capture us as we are.

[@thebestbaseballguy]

Very different format than previous videos. I personally liked it a lot. I felt like it gave more room for the neighborhood to speak for itself.

[@joeshmoe8912]

Dean Bog is back! Another neighborhoods video,too. My man! A lot of my favorite KZbinrs posted today, but when I got home from work, and saw you posted, it was the first video I watched. Thank you so much, man, from the bottom of my heart.

[@joshcastonguay8899]

So happy that Bean Dog is back. Rarely does content capture my full attention anymore; this series does and for that I thank you.

[@mrfig3588]

thank you so much for a wonderful depiction of my hometown. I grew up there in those times when Hazelwood got its bad reputation, but the sense of family was always there. i grew up on the street with the footbridge(up above side), in one of the homes that has since been torn down. I am truly glad to see the progress being made there, but it cannot be made at the expense of the tight-knit community that it is comprised of, and who is the heart and soul of that community.

[@simonpusateri3527]

Seriously a cut above in terms of quality. What a lovely surprise

[@Chunky_D_Luffy]

New Dean Bog?! Happy flippin friday!

[@chrys_3636]

I'm so EXCITED that you're back!!! I love how this one really lets the residents shine. Just beautiful editing. I really can't wait to be able to move to Pittsburgh.

[@mjmaso02]

Feels like things are right in the world again. Great video. Welcome back!

[@zthehunter182]

Have been waiting for this day to come!!! Bean Dog is back baby!!! Life is feeling truly complete!!! Cannot wait for more 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@mickyfitz29]

Well done, Dean. This is a huge step forward for your style. Your videos have always been shot and edited well, and you took a risk by going in a new direction with less narration, looser structure, and more interviews. You should be proud. Keep up the great work. I look forward to your next video.

[@pdbass]

So great to have you back, man!! Some of the best content on KZbin. Love it!

[@yeahjared]

I've only just started watching this video, but I already know that I owe you a HUGE thanks and CONGRATULATIONS on your return, I'm so very glad to see your Neighborhood episodes again, I feel like the world needs more of your perspective right now .... thank you, Dean Bog!

[@Yummy2u]

Loved the way lil man lit up when you called him tech savey.

[@jonathanruccio]

Dean I absolutely love what you are doing here. Thank you for giving voice to the people in our communities

[@ryanmoore4937]

We missed you, Dean. Welcome back!

[@tovahelia6436]

So excited about this video that I am savoring every minute. I am a student in Oakland, and I wish so badly to be helpful in getting Hazlelwood what its people and community rightfully deserve. Thank you Dean for another wonderful film

[@rebelrebel224]

Omg I have missed your videos!! Welcome back!! 👏🤗👏

[@crewser004]

This made my day! Oh man, I’m so excited to see this episode!

[@aSandwich.13]

Welcome back Dean, it's great to see you upload again.

[@sethlaw4148]

What a lovely surprise! I found your channel in 2019 when I first moved to Pittsburgh and have been waiting for this video since then!!! Absolutely moving, I wanted to give James a hug through the screen. Welcome back, much love to you and Hazelwood

[@cassandra3490]

I've loved all these videos but this was my favorite yet! Thank you to all the good people in this video and to Dean for showing the good work they're doing

[@larchlarch9851]

So glad to see you back ! We have missed you ! You are our ambassador to Pittsburgh.

[@SKJay]

Wish there was more of you in the video besides your voice at the end, but your filming and editing are off the charts amazing, as always, and I like the more formal interview style :) So happy to see you back~!

[@bannyon]

Was so excited to see a notification of a new video from you, beautiful as always.

[@fjpoggemann]

My kids moved to Pittsburgh last year, and used your videos to figure out where to live! Love your work!!

[@Nathan-hg1ms]

So happy to see you back!!

[@DATDesign]

This was an awesome surprise! Although I live in the burbs (Greensburg), your videos on PGH are fascinating to me. The way you capture the soul and positive aspects of the communities is really something we all need nowadays. Excited for (hopefully) more!

[@JWaller412]

This was really good from the quality and editing down to the content and the message.

[@Paulpoission]

Thanks Dean! Every city needs someone like you to show its value!!

[@attikaifinch]

Amazing piece that really captures the humanity of an area of the city. I've passed through Hazelwood and only saw the decay, I didn't see the life and community teeming beneath the veneer

[@Budsport_TV]

Yaoooo our dog has returned! You were putting it top tier docs before it was a standard on here. I hope you begin uploading the neighborhood series again - have always enjoyed the hell out them.

[@cats-go-moo]

Wonderful to see your videos again. Thank you for producing these deeply felt capsules of Pittsburgh.

[@olliepaterson6665]

He is BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!! YESSSSSS!!!!!!!! So happy. You are a bloody legend. Inspirational film maker.

[@elaines.8405]

so glad to see you back. I loved watching your channel. Hope this is your return.

[@DetectiveMekova]

I love your videos, and this one is no exception. I really like your new format. It gives the people and neighborhoods you visit their own voice. It feels empowering. Let them talk about their neighborhood. Hazelwood has always been the victim of ridicule, and it might be for a long time. However, these folks love their home, and eachother. This is just another example of Pittsburgh Strong. Amazing work as always.

[@crewser004]

Omg! Ddddeeeeaaaannn! So good to see you back and healthy again!

[@ernas7764]

We're so excited to have you back!

[@user-gv3mk6hm9j]

So glad your back man! This is what the people needed!

[@RobertoSoldic777]

SO happy you're back Dean

[@luanbezamat9624]

happy you're back, looking forward for a bellevue episode

[@GratefulThird]

So glad you are back doing these!

[@PittsburghUnfiltered]

Love to see you are back I but miss actually seeing you in the video, it gave the documentary style your personal view and charm!

[@christiaccurso1723]

Dean bog is back!! I have been waiting for another neighborhoods episode!

[@carriew29]

You have been missed! Thank you for added this new perspective to our lives! ❤

[@DemetriusWren]

This is a wonderful piece of filmmaking. Thank you!

[@swiftassociates]

The return is magnificent Dean

[@timdecamillis3429]

Yes! So glad to see you back, your videos helped inspire me to move back to Pittsburgh and I’m doing a lot better now that I’m back

[@apeturephoto]

MY NEIGHBORHOOD! HOW I MISS YOU SO! THANK YOU DEAN FOR MAKING MY FAMILY LOOK BEAUTIFUL! THE NATURE AND THE PEOPLE!

[@Calipeixegato]

Welcome back! What an exciting surprise to see a new video!!

[@steelcitytv]

The wait is over so happy to see you back men cheers brother I'm a fellow Pittsburgh KZbinr starting my traveling career here trip to the Philippines later this year planning blog everyday

[@ab33333]

Incredible video Dean. Glad to have you back. What a beautiful community.

[@andrewmiller3860]

I've been waiting for new episodes for a long time. Glad you're back!

[@spaceshipdiversions]

THE KING HAS RETURNED🎉

[@chrism3537]

i've been so badly awaiting your return, and how exciting that the new episode is my neighborhood!!! another great episode and very well done

[@vonyinzer]

Dean, the new format is wonderful, love what you do for our city, look forward to the next episode.

[@nathanielwoock459]

I have been waiting so long!

[@WaterMan416]

Love to see you back with this series!

[@stephenkoban458]

Let’s go haven’t checked in this channel in a while but recently stumbled upon the recommendation of new neighborhood videos! Much love for the burgh. Keep up the great work Dean, thank you!

[@hunterburningham7731]

We're so glad you are back! Thank you Dean!

[@meandhim3485]

Welcome home buddy. We missed you

[@patrickd5553]

Love this series, would like to see some more light put on the geography of these neighborhoods too. Where they are in relation to Pittsburgh (downtown) & their history & why they exist there.

[@borpscampson]

thank you so much dean ! while i deeply love the vibe of the OG series, i really enjoy the change of direction in your return - letting the community simply just tell their story/stories

[@gabrielcerminara8257]

I didn't know where Pittsburgh was till the other day ngl. Thought it was like in illonis or some other state. But I have come to the realization that I want to move here. Dean you have done a wonderful job capturing the soul of Pittsburgh. You have help pushed this city to the top of my list to move after I'm out of college.

[@mikeallen8226]

Thrilled you're back. Recently visited Pittsburgh for a week. Your neighborhood series proved invaluable.

[@csukosd]

So happy you’re back!

[@sparkygreenandfriends92]

this just cured my hectic and tiresome week, thanks dean! happy to see you back friend.

[@Whitesummer3]

What an amazing return to this series! So glad to have you back Dean!!

[@kenosabi]

He's back! Hazelwood was the first neighborhood I lived in when I originally landed in PGH. It gets a bad rap and there are the same city problems the rest of the city has but I personally never once felt unsafe. Never felt out of place because of who I was. I've spent a ton of time out in that greenway. There's great people over there. It's a sentimental spot for me.