NEIGHBORHOODS OF PITTSBURGH - HOMEWOOD

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[@nickbenvenuti1233]

You are doing something very important. You are showing us "community" again. Thank you Dean 🙏

[@adams8847]

agree, there is going to be a rebirth! I see you revered

[@guthrielinder2555]

I really hope this channel isn't dead... I discovered the neighborhoods series a few months ago, and I think they're one of the most beautiful things on KZbin.

[@MrCzechTexan]

This is such a greater capture and analysis of the people of an American community than I've seen in my lifetime. This entire series has been pure "slice of life" concentrate from the get-go. It's hard to compare this type of content because of how genuine, and human, and down-to-earth that it is compared to anything else out there. It really has been a humbling experience and a true blessing to have been able to stumble upon this treasure trove. A trove of love, compassion, and companionship. Long story short, this shit belongs in the Sminthsonian. Keep up the absolutely fantastic work.

[@jordanpawlikowsky2313]

Dean is a modern-day (indie) Rick Sebak. These short films are time capsules we'll look back on in 50 or a hundred years and appreciate greatly.

[@heyinway]

@Vic Marrotti I can tell from what I've experienced of Dean in his videos...he genuinely loves people. We all breathe the same air and all bleed red.

[@kenosabi]

Sebak was the man!

[@gesturing]

The sugar test is an amazing addition to the episodes. Love all of them.

[@merccadoosis8847]

True. But the first thought that came to my mind was, how would this turn out if it was a black guy doing that in a white neighborhood.

[@grokguy149]

@@merccadoosis8847 I'd have my money on that neighborhood failing the shit outta the sugar test to say the least. Gotta say though, if someone who is not your neighbor comes around asking for some sugar I'd be a bit sketched out too. Don't care what brand of person.

[@bobert8618]

So what happened to the bike?

[@michaelpugh2617]

Bobert he’s on his last bike, so he stopped doing it

[@SwitchbackGuitars]

You have a talent for being positive while also being honest. I want to adopt that last lady as my grandma.

[@Wfiggies]

Another fantastic video. I’ve really come to enjoy this series being a lifelong Pittsburgher. Keep up the good work Dean, the city should be proud to have you doing the work you’re doing. Thank you.

[@daspontanious]

Thank you soooo much Dean! Your videos mean so much to residents and people in general here in pgh. Seeing AAMI made me tear up, my parents enrolled me in this program when I was little. I had a ball learning music there!! Thank you!

[@DannyStrakal]

Dean! You’re doing necessary project in such a tasteful, cinematic, docu-series style. I’m a huge fan of your b-roll sequences and your drone operation. As well as your delivery on historical information. I’m down in Morgantown, WV. I would love to meet up one day or if you need a second camera op, I’d be more than willing to make the trip up to help out! Keep doing you brother!

[@sk0kiE]

You're doing great things, art, story telling and civil justice. Respect man.

[@LarrySybrandt]

Great video as always. Philly guy who fell in love with Pittsburgh as I have visited many of the neighborhoods shown in your videos. I agree with the gentleman that said the world needs a little more iCare.

[@robertmcavoy2705]

I lived in Homewood from 1941 to 1956, when my family moved to the Lincoln Avenue area. I have very fond memories of Homewood, where I attended Holy Rosary Elementary School. As children, we walked the streets and played little league baseball at Homewood Field. Many trips to Westinghouse Park and Frick Park were ventures of discovery. Later, I worked summers at the A&P Bakery where my mother was employed. The Homewood Public Library on Hamilton Avenue was the place from which we embarked on a streetcar to make our school picnic at Kennywood Park. And, of course, it was from Homewood that I traveled via trolley to Central High School in Oakland. Until then, my world was limited to a place where the place we called Homewood, was truly the only meaning of "home" that I carried in my mind, in my heart, and in my spirit. I am happy to see that many of the children of the Hill District diaspora are developing that same sense of "home" that I remember well. Dean, you rekindled those memories and for that I am thankful!

[@wesleyshelby8163]

Man thank you so much for displaying Homewood so well. I’m a Homewood descendant via, mom, grandma, and grandad 😊🙏👍

[@crazycatlady2271]

David William Baker is a compassionate, special human being. I wish there were more like him.

[@crazycatlady2271]

This is a wonderful video of a vibrant neighborhood that many do not know. Great vid!🤗

[@thebluedan]

Dean Bog drops a video. I drop my coffee sit and enjoy 😉

[@thebluedan]

Cookies!

[@eriklf48]

Dean Bog drops a video. I smoke a fat blunt, sit and enjoy!

[@williamobrien2759]

Cookies, blunts and coffee, oh my!

[@JackDoff4U]

R.I.P. Mr. Baker👼

[@thaburgh412]

Rest in heaven

[@lisalove4183]

Yes rest in peace Mr. Baker❤🙏

[@babyteeth4]

Dean, we love all this great Pittsburgh neighborhood content!

[@kimloughman681]

I don’t know how serious you were, but I would definitely listen to a Neighborhoods podcast

[@MuscleTalk101]

I'm a huge fan of your show. I'm from queens ny. I want to Pittsburgh. I want to move even more

[@TheEasyeman]

Long Island here!!

[@kong1803]

i moved ..lived on Staten island 30 years and love pittsburgh ..

[@thurstonhowelllll948]

I moved there from nyc - didn' like it

[@twizzwinton]

Your welcome sister come on down

[@xboxfan01]

Don’t move it’s not worth it, ain’t nothing like NYC, you’re better off moving to a nearby upper state. Trust me. I lived in Pittsburgh for 2 years. 😉

[@donnelladams340]

Homewood Avenue, Frankstown, Blackadore, Dallas and Kelly street.

[@808Nehemiah]

This we’re I’m from bro good vid homiez

[@splatterbrained]

Big same. Grew up on Forest Way

[@graysonbrown9778]

Grew up on Blackadore... Salvation Army this is bittersweet.

[@Magocs]

dean bog please come back we need you now more than ever

[@s.r.hadden525]

I remember the Baker Family I went to school with his sons. That store was right down the street from my church. He always had his sons pics on the outside. That was at least 40 years ago.

[@cliffwilliams9984]

Thank you for just showing the good positive part of every neighbor Hood keep up the good work

[@AgathaDuBog]

I met Mr. Baker once while I was doing some electrical work in homewood. Easily one of the nicest people Ive ever met

[@mauramason6273]

Happened upon your videos and thoroughly enjoyed the series. You picked such wonderful people to interview and your filming was so beautiful. My husband lived in Pittsburgh for about 8 years as a child and always talks about how much he loved it. We are considering a move to your wonderful city and now have some ideas as to where we might fit in and become part of a community. The one good thing about the current state of financial affairs in our country is that it might slow down some of the greedy developers plans! Hope we see you in Pittsburgh!

[@jcrawford5674]

I love your portrayal of HW. Some people have ignorant assumptions about this part of Pittsburgh and this breaks that barrier. Thank you.

[@robreid2652]

I love the then/now shots.

[@Cameron-df2vu]

I feel like a community or organization of filmmakers can spring from this idea of capturing the life and story of communities all around the US and maybe even the world.

[@billmossII]

Construction Junction! Yes!!! I did not know about the Afro-American Music Institute. Thanks for covering that. I see they recently discussed Miles Davis. After watching Birth of Cool I am convinced more than ever that Miles Davis is a musical genius.

[@billmossII]

Miles was a musical genius.

[@kenosabi]

Miles was the man.

[@jordanskills134]

My favorite edition of Neighborhoods, yet. This really shines light on Homewood; proof that the area has so many positive things to offer. Thank you for this, Dean! You have MANY fans in NYC!

[@lenaluv826]

I Thank God that this documentary was made. All that was part of the making this video made my heart😍so happy. We had just lost Mr Baker that made my penny candy life heaven he was Family to me and to see how you place everyone just as I remember as a child. Thank You So So Much My only wish was for it to have been longer.😍😍😍You will be missed deeply Mr Baker & Blessings to All Homewood Family😘🌹😍

[@kimberlybrooks8753]

Homewood ismt home town too and i absolutely love Bakers store❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Mr. Bakers truly missed and i love that, that store is still standing❣❣ If your ever there order a corn beef sandwich with a pickle 😋❤

[@alliesunshine1]

Thank you so much for making this! My mother passed recently and she was born and raised in Homewood Brushton. She would always tell me stories of her life growing up there. Thank you for showing the humanity and sense of community that Homewood has and not referring to it as a "ghetto" as I've heard other people describe it that way. I grew up in VA, so watching your video of her neighborhood being told in such an authentic and compassionate way, really makes me feel closer to her. I'm really glad I came across your KZbin channel.

[@michaelfabian2401]

Outstanding! Love these videos Dean. You're killing it buddy

[@johndough2523]

Thanks for another Great episode Dean! Loved the "Sugar Test"!

[@chriskaczmarek7204]

Dean you Rock! Your videos are amazing. Makes me miss Pittsburgh so much! I share your videos with others so they can see what makes Pittsburgh so Special. Its the people, the places you capture it all!

[@NikkyLickitung]

This one brought a little tear to my eye.

[@brandibrown1592]

Same

[@andytaylor5476]

I'm loving your videos on Pittsburgh neighborhoods! Thank you.

[@sisterrattlebones]

Nice touch matching up locations to old photos!

[@RegisBodnar]

I was in Homewood after a concert at The Shop, one time! And the ONE THING I learned about that neighborhood/those neighborhoods, is that they are the MORE NEIGHBORLY people I've ever met!

[@TheKe1a]

Must of been a good day because homewood gets bad!

[@Noetik5000]

This was great. Love you finally did one on Homewood. A strong community with some ups and downs for sure.

[@jerseyjunior]

I love the sugar test - did you really go give cookies to everyone who gave you sugar? LOL!

[@anyoneuknow6705]

Dean Bog, you are doing something very special for Pittsburgh. Your showing connections from community to humanity, and thus filling a void that so many are unaware existed until they see your work. Your laying quite the foundation for an amazing career. We all look forward to what your going to do next. Keep moving people the way you do. I know we will all be watching!

[@jesssanders5535]

I love love love this series you’re doing. I’ve been a long time Pittsburgh lover my entire life and I only live about 1.5 hours outside the city but I’m constantly there site seeing and soaking in one of my favorite cities since I was really young. I’ve debated moving and planting my roots over that way and your series keeps me thinking that I might want to! You’re such a creative artist, I love it! Also the sugar test is such a great addition!

[@djdujour1168]

Another excellent video. Thanks Dean. I grew up in Pittsburgh / Wilkinsburg, moved away in 1981. Watching these videos reconnects me to the new and the old. Thank you.

[@caseyellen0]

Best one yet 🥰😍 Love it

[@Stuckneutral]

This really a great thing you are doing here. Just so many memories of the 50's for me, Thank you

[@brittneychantelemusic]

Wow this was absolutely beautiful. Thank you.

[@sydneyanderson7346]

Another nice nice video! I saw your Oakland video and enjoyed that as well. :)

[@markrebholz7386]

Dean, what a great story and video production capturing your adventure. The next time I visit my Dad I’ll swing by the Homewood neighborhood to get some of that hospitality. I love that they have grit! These people are true Pittsburghers! Keep the stories coming. I can’t wait to see the series of your revisits in the future.

[@shannon4386]

I want to thank you for this series! I was actually planning on moving to Pittsburgh late this year/early next year but...well...obviously I need to put it off a bit. On the bright side though, it's giving me more time to research exactly where in the city I want to live, and these videos have really helped me compile a list of the places I want to check out once it's safe enough to take a trip.

[@ChristianFlanagan]

Great set of interviews. Very engaging. Love the Sugar Test.

[@EJM-dh4ep]

Outstanding as always Dean! Love your work!

[@hannahmeek7008]

Amazing video, Dean!

[@MMarriotti]

Hey Dean, you may never see this but I just wanted you to know youre an inspiration to photographers everywhere. You have a way of telling storys that truly is incredible. I keep coming back to this page every few weeks hoping I just missed you releasing a video. You have inspired me to move to pittsburgh. I live nowhere near, nor have I ever been, but you just have a way of making it look truly amazing. Your passion really shows. I look forward to move videos in the future.

[@JTimmermanPhoto]

Your videos are showing constant improvement. Really enjoyed this one.

[@dbaus2076]

Thanks Dean...appreciate your time and talent! Your videos are funny and also moving. Keep them coming 🤙🏻 Moved away many years ago. I come back for weddings,funerals and Steelers games.

[@Ficalos]

Been watching since Bloomfield and I think this may be the best one yet, man. Keep it up.

[@steelcitytv]

Great video i like that its 19mins

[@brianchar6912]

Premium quality documentary Very well done you have it all. visually beautiful, past, present, humour. I hope others appreciate the hard word that went into making this series

[@amyfisher1862]

I have such a heart for Homewood, like Wilkinsburg! I walk right through with my camera, so many interesting things in every corner of this city. Too bad you missed out on bbq! I never knew about that bakery though. Great job as always!

[@CEROtian9279]

Thank you so much! I am a home investor in Pittsburgh and finding out Construction Junction will help me save a lot of money!

[@anthonychillemi9115]

Great Episode!

[@jordamp]

Really amazing video. You have a new subscriber, sir. Keep up the great work!

[@jonathang.1502]

Going through another binge of Neighborhoods. Dean, you've really put something incredible together here. You show such love for our city and her people. Hope you're well, hope we hear more from you soon!

[@juliacheselske4577]

Dean, keep doing what you're doing. You're work makes my heart light up and inspires me to do good for the community I live in, even though my neighborhood is outside allegheny county. You've also shown me places I can visit to help inspire my own artwork that I wouldn't have ever known existed if it weren't for you. My fiance and I are going to CJ for our 5 year anniversary date :) thank you Dean. Side note- I would LOVE if you could be my videographer for my wedding next year. Have a great day!

[@hassan1953]

The memory's oh the memory's this film brought back. I grew up in Belmar Gardens overlooking Homewood in a house my dad built. My dad was was born in the house he grew up in in Homewood. I live in LA now but think abt Homewood all the time. Good work!

[@Revima]

I'll be revisiting PGH in the summer and its been wonderful finding your videos and being able to see the city again.

[@Cyberpunk_gf]

this is truly so inspiring, thank you.

[@awakenedjudah3678]

True indeed.

[@Love-ch1os]

This was a nice video i grew up close to homewood definitely got alot of good memories as a youngin💯❤

[@GoHarloFilms]

The Ma Rainey movie filmed there over the summer, you guys should check that out when it's released if yinz want to see Homewood on the big screen!

[@abbypoole9666]

Awh yes!! The Johnson’s, had an opportunity to meet them about a month ago, and wow just great people! Incredible work, keep it up!

[@yaronfeldberg]

I'm pretty new in Pittsburgh, because of you in learning amazing things on Pittsburgh. Thank you

[@TheAce22716]

These are such amazing videos. Showing people how their neighbors live. I’ve been fortunate to work in pretty much every neighborhood in the city and have seen the good and the bad of each. But many residents don’t venture too far from what they know. You’re doing a valuable service.

[@TheBlackbudda08]

This was GREAT..Showing the Neighborhoods in a Positive Light...Props to you, and People like you (James "Ruff-Bone" White) for showing us the integrity of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas...I've been Working in the Middle East (Iraq, Afghanistan, UAE) for the past 14 years...And with Videos like this, I will NEVER be Homesick

[@tonyc209]

Thank you for letting me know more about Pittsburgh.

[@Nomnomnomiana]

You have such a great gift of storytelling and presenting real human stories!

[@domslife991]

Great Video !!!! ❤️

[@riverward2728]

Love watching you, and your material. PGH neighborhoods are so cool.

[@tbarnette19]

Best video yet man thanks. Now do east liberty already haha

[@kstallone6383]

From Philadelphia but spend a lot of time in Pittsburgh . Love the videos!

[@IshBalla]

Dean thank you for showing off the good in Homewood! Also thank you for showing off Dana’s Bakery!

[@shanebrandonjohnson]

Pittsburgh native here. I keep a close eye on my notifications for your content. You do such a great job of capturing the spirit of our city. I hope to see you at a bar one day so I can thank you in person and buy you a drink. Keep on keeping on brother!

[@clarkewi]

Love your work.

[@MrKongatthegates]

Its like a pro documentary. Great shots, editing everything.

[@Entirelyxtooxtired]

Amazing, we miss you!!!

[@RonGavalik]

Lovely, as always.

[@Z.Ulysses]

Beautiful work dude

[@brettjones4300]

Dude these just keep getting better. Make sure you get down to South Park and see the Bison and animal farm. Also the Vale of Cashmere ruins are one of a kind.

[@qathi]

Beautiful. Again. Thank you.

[@meltedusb7533]

wow, i really admire your ability to highlight the the humanity of these communities! i feel the love from these people, to a point where it started making me tear up a little.

[@limemime565]

I love the inspiration you take from the old wqed documentary videos

[@TM-bn8pv]

Great job again! If you ever get done here, we'd love to have you into Johnstown for a overall video if you could. Thanks!

[@robinpage6470]

Perfect! Thank you for showing the communities truth! Not downgrading the community and the residents that live here.

[@aliciam.4866]

Cudos to your series and humanizing what makes each neighborhood unique with their contributions and challenges.

[@markt.1196]

Thanks again !!!

[@justinrothertron288]

I care. Tears on this one, thank you.

[@sandrabradley7058]

I grew up in Homewood! Loved the video

[@mikelouis9389]

Working for my uncle, I used to drive through Homewood back in the eighties. Along with the well publicized negatives, there was also a lot of life and living going on. Thanks for showing the positive side of a much maligned area.

[@rolex907]

Bro i commented like 10 times to do homewood we know u were saving the worst/best for last