NEIGHBORHOODS OF PITTSBURGH - SOUTH OAKLAND

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[@chas106g.6]

That lady invited you in and broke bread with you. That, is a good heart.

[@duffsnikk]

Miss Rita. I knew her when I worked in South Oakland. She is very sweet.

[@jessehamm8392]

"Theres a kid, hitting his bong, on the roof right now." Epic

[@elliotalderson8358]

Oakland is litt af

[@glenbrown6912]

lmfao that’s my friend and it’s very in character of him

[@sisigpapi]

That interaction with the lady who let you into her home and broke bread with you is something I keep coming back to and is probably near the top of my favorite moments in this whole series. If there was ever a moment that captured the essence of Mr. Rogers' neighborly kindness, she had it and likely still does

[@kennethbosejr.4933]

As a native Pittsburgher who hasn't lived there in years; you reminded me of how beautiful the spirit of Pittsburgh can be! Thank you for this!

[@matthewgarcia1499]

Hey Ken, as a past native from Pittsburgh, where is a great place that another young black person can live? I am moving there from NYC due to a great job offer in the city...I really do not want a place as busy as Brooklyn just need a change from that pace...any suggestions...

[@kennethbosejr.4933]

@@matthewgarcia1499 Currently I live in Virginia Beach which is a great City for raising children (I'm not sure if you have any) It's very diverse and the weather is beautiful

[@matthewgarcia1499]

Thanks Ken! I don’t have any at the moment However the job is downtown Pittsburgh Hence my question was directed towards there... Virginia Beach seems nice but I did the coastal living when I lived 3 years in Long Beach CA ...

[@curatespace5210]

@@matthewgarcia1499 none bro, just wing it, this is america, botham jean era

[@Runescape_God]

The woman tending to her garden at the end of the video is the perfect example of how beautiful the spirit of Pittsburgh is, I love it.

[@gatekeepers5002]

The cinematography in this is crazy🔥

[@20deepini]

you should hit him up 😂

[@mixwiz]

You've got a bright future in documentaries if that's what you want to do. This Pittsburgh series is gorgeous, moving, reflective, interesting. Nice work.

[@lennylies342]

Hey Dean, My family and I loved having you interview my mother (Filomena, owner of Groceria Merante) and love what you've done and what you're doing. Keep it up! - If ya get a chance think about doing an episode on Mt. Lebanon ;)

[@DeanBog]

Thank you for having me! You guys run an awesome establishment. Definitely need to stop by more often. I'll keep Mt. Lebanon in mind :)

[@conniecrawford5231]

Hey, Dean, do an episode on Bethel Park, also!

[@emilybrathwaite8131]

I'll definitely be stopping by when I visit the city because of this video!

[@andreaboykowycz4955]

I’m an Oakland native and am raising my two kids here. This was a thoughtful and sympathetic take on my neighborhood.

[@DeanBog]

Thank you! Im glad you enjoyed it.

[@1ocellus]

@@DeanBog i lived in oakland for 3 yrs in the mid nineties, on chesterfield rd by Carlow college. I worked at the Original, while going to the art institute. the guy you interviewed was right. when i was there, there was Kunst bakery, alot of mom and pop stores, some cool record shops all down forbes ave. i visited pittsburgh for the first time since 1997, last year, and went to forbes ave, and it was all verizon stores and shit like that. at least the Original is still kicking, but we opted to hang on the south side most of the time we were there. awesome city though, sometimes i regret leaving!!!!

[@1ocellus]

last year and its all chain stores. such a shame

[@alexyerkey3141]

The O closed a few months ago :(

[@Shizoomz]

As a first year pitt student, this made me extremely self conscious of my affect on the neighborhood, even as an oos student.

[@lyssa2207]

Thank you for mentioning Susan Hicks. She was my advisor and I had a meeting with her shortly before she passed away tragically, wonderful woman. Always good to see people keeping her spirit alive 💕

[@h.m.porterfield6030]

The vibe and kindness of the student population and the people in the neighborhood were huge contributing factors in our willingness to pay out-of-state tuition and send our daughter across the country to attend Pitt. All the people of Pittsburgh who I've interacted during my many visits remind me of Seattle 20 years ago before Amazon came and took over. I hope the student population supports the small businesses in Oakland as they are important contributors to the individuality and liveability of the neighborhood. Merante is an absolute gem. I can't believe how varied the selection was in such a small space. Being from the West Coast, the small Mexican grocery nearby is also greatly appreciated. Now that my daughter is moving out of the dorms into an apartment in South Oakland, she'll be a regular at the small groceries. Great videography!

[@hilarysinclair8809]

I've met the lady at the beginning and end of this video and she is 100% an angel! It doesn't surprise me that she served you dinner

[@Runescape_God]

I'm glad you stopped into Groceria Merante and spoke to Filomena, she is one of the sweetest people I've ever met. A lot of people don't realize (non-local pitt students particularly), that South Oakland was one of Pittsburgh's biggest Italian neighborhoods. Dan Marino, for example.

[@kirksfilms566]

Thanks for this... I spent and spend a lot of time in Oakland and I lived in South Oakland for about 5 years. I actually have a lot of old footage from back then if you ever decide to do a follow up (although it's in standard def). I wonder if you could address the fact that NO buildings/homes/apartments ever come up for sale north of the Blvd of the Allies... it's almost like maybe 3-4 people own the all and just sit on them? I peruse Zillow all the time and no luck, just the MEGA apartment complexs sell a few units here and there. The Catherdral is my favorite building in the world... I love how it's just this giant tall beautiful piece of gothic architecture with NO other tall buildings in sight.

[@GreekGadgetGuru]

Rofl. Dude, when Newman came on I just DIED! Seriously that man is a legend. Great work on this new series. So freaking nostalgic!

[@DeanBog]

G3AR - 'GreekGadgetGuru' thank you!! Numen is a great guy. He was very open to chatting with me.

[@andreaboykowycz4955]

Dean Bog Numen is the grey-haired guy sitting on his stoop talking about Oakland? Because I only know him by his real name.

[@TaterTotSurprise]

Dean- thank you for making this! I’m a pastor that works to serve Oakland but I work closely with the South Oakland folks. Seeing Rita and the beans she harvested from Frazier Farms made my heart sing!! She’s a gem. I think you captured really well how much the students profoundly love South Oakland, but also how they’re unsure how to take care of it or show their love. I’ll be sharing this with my colleagues- you have done us quite an honor! Thank you!

[@rain73ful]

Pittsburgh is a very beautiful city. It makes me proud to live here.

[@jeffreycohen7139]

You are very talented, unique, and compelling. There is a hidden gift in your serious lens (commentary, for example, on intergenerational wisdom). I showed up to learn about South Oakland, but I was moved deeply by the exchange between you and the woman when she prepared and served you the food. You captured a precious vulnerability in human relationships.

[@portiaholliday8741]

Gardening is superb in Pittsburgh even though we don't see much and a long season of the sun. I like gardening here bc i garden on one of Pittsburgh's gentle rolling hills. With the exception of "the drought" that we are now coming out of it rains here all the time. In Texas which I love I had to water my garden 5x's/day. The soil here has the possibility to be great if you unlock the nutrient. Pittsburgh also has a FREE clinic on the Southside that offers medical evaluations and medicines!

[@BindyBOOO]

You should cover Aspinwall! Right next to Sharpsburg. Love the series!

[@AfricanAndy1]

I agree with the comments about Shenley Park - it truly is the best treasure of Pittsburgh. I went to Pitt. Also, I just loved Carnegie Museum and Concert Hall - in the oakland area

[@Slame333]

This is dope. Just graduated from Pitt in April. Stuck around in Pittsburgh but I live 20 minutes outside the city now cus I wanted to get away from the city lifestyle for a bit. Your Hill District video popped up in my recommended feed for whatever reason as I don’t watch videos on Pittsburgh at all. But I went straight to this one. I’ll now be checking the rest out cus this is pretty quality stuff.

[@NewYorkerPEACE]

i use to go to merante as a kid. those women over there were such great warm people. i could walk in 5 minutes from my house on sample. I've lived in nyc for 26 years but I'll always be an Oakland boy!

[@Sam-wp7gw]

I lived across the street from where you left your bike from 2016-19 for less than $350 a month, I'd call that pretty affordable. Newman/One-stop are legendary. Nice video!

[@nickzelner]

I can’t stop watching these Pittsburgh neighborhood videos you made 😂 very good 👍

[@jcmcgrath1969]

Hi Dean....My name is Jim and I grew up in Penn Hills......I currently live just south of Baltimore, MD. Your video popped up on my KZbin listing and I watched this video. Just wanted to say I thought you did a great job on this video. I will watch the rest of your videos When I have the chance. Thanks so much for the time you put in this video. I look forward to learning more about the different Pittsburgh neighborhoods!

[@charismarie6612]

7:26 iconic shot with The O in the background

[@panicatthecostcofoodcourt6920]

Man what a bunch of goobers at 0:50

[@gwflare1]

Live in Ross! Man you have some killer potential. Your cinematography is wild, and your little touches of comedy and personality really makes it interesting. Keep what you're doing, and im gonna check out some of your other videos!

[@BossyMeatCreature]

HOLY SHIT @ 1:54 that is a super good shot/editing technique.

[@Crittbeast]

Superb as always. I can’t wait to watch all of these in a row!

[@lindafenk4537]

I made a comment on the downtown episode 6 I think but I just want you to know I do like your coverage. I grew up in West Virginia and moved to Pittsburgh in 1979, I like Pittsburgh a lot. thank you for showing me the different neighborhoods

[@jeaninehunter9698]

Nice Video...I have lived all over this beautiful country. Originally from NJ...after high school I moved to Pittsburgh and went to a travel business school called The Wilma Boyd School(1996). Since then I have lived just about everywhere but have returned to Pittsburgh twice. I am currently living in Oklahoma City now...and in a few days moving back to Pittsburgh. The city calls me lol. Thanks for making this video. Shout out to the lady that cooked you that good ole soulfood.

[@BenRunnoe]

This is a great video! For someone who’s thinking about moving to Pittsburgh I found this super informative and emotionally touching

[@musicsavesu]

Love this series and all your Pittsburgh videos! Really great editing. They’re making me super homesick.

[@Alice_Crow]

I’ve lived in Stanton Heights all my life, and I am so excited that I found your videos! Pure gold :) thank you

[@JamesMazur]

Another excellent video. I love learning about Pittsburgh through your videos!

[@CrabClawCreative]

This is so beautiful, and makes me love the world around me even more. Thank you for making this video, and I’m excited to see more!

[@tricatfilms6136]

Nothing like the view of The Cathedral. Still my fav building in the entire world. Panther Hollow is a hidden gem as well.

[@arlindkarpuzi739]

Amazing story and visuals. Keeps on getting better and better. Love it.

[@allysonmartin3161]

What an amazing video and series. Please don’t stop at just 5...

[@haythamghareeb1]

Thank you for these Pittsburgh videos. It is where I grew up.

[@kafka_b6544]

Dude!! Don't give yourself such a hard time this was so interesting to watch and very aesthetically pleasing! (Also thank you SO much for getting Merante in there)

[@craigversetti5700]

One of the best videos yet budz !!!

[@nickbenvenuti1233]

Thank you for this. You've done amazing work. Pittsburgh native and Pitt alum, but now living in Portland, this hit right in the feels

[@bigvinstyle]

Beautiful area. I love Pittsburgh. Steelers fan from West Texas. 💪🏽

[@peopleskarmasquad1042]

This made me miss Pittsburgh. I used to hang out there in 1969. Lots of hippies.

[@rkope]

I love this series. I was a resident of the top two floors of the "Green Monster" aka, 254 Meyran, during my time at Pitt. Please keep up the great work.

[@derekc3640]

Oakland has a special place in my heart as a Pitt alumnus. I think you captured the essence of what makes it so unique, but more importantly the changes it has faced over the years (some destructive, some good). We need to keep this in mind more then ever I feel, especially as Pitt aims to move forward with their "Master Plan" which I fear may just further harm the community of South O. On a more positive note, thank you for your coverage of Schenley Park. Its endless greens in a city of concrete is something magical, and means so very much to the students of Pitt and the residents of the area. People who haven't lived there don't really understand how awesome of a place Schenley is, and how much it comes to mean to you.

[@T-41]

This very interesting series on Pittsburgh keeps reminding me of Cincinnati, its hills, history, and neighborhoods.

[@rebeccabooth-fox9645]

Beautiful video. So fun for me to watch, since I graduated Pitt in 2004, and moved away and miss it :( Great mix of interviews, insight, beautiful shots, and whimsy. (Love the wake and bake moment, haha!)

[@EarlyDawnTravels]

What an amazing storytelling film!! I went to Pitt and lived in Oakland and loved this film.

[@mathewvarughese486]

This is a great video - cinematography, storytelling, it has everything. Really dope

[@larchlarch9851]

This series is brilliant! Thank you.

[@stoppingpower8948]

love these videos man!

[@jonahbayer10]

dude you got some legit chops these videos are fanfuggintastic

[@n.leonard2564]

I don't know how I got here, to this channel...or to this video...but I'm glad I stayed. I miss Oakland more and more with every passing year. I've never loved a place I lived more...but I didn't realize that until years after I was gone. Thanks. Well done.

[@lilshawonjawn1465]

I grew up in South Oakland I miss this place so much

[@Crystal__Clear]

rewatching these getting ready for the new season. So. good. Can't wait!!

[@karlgreif]

Dude, rad video! Love your production style. Lookin forward to seein your pov of other PGH neighborhoods.

[@splatterbrained]

You make me want to go back out and reacquaint myself with my city. Thanks, man. Here's a sub.

[@ronnoccjh]

makes me miss Pitt- I graduated last December. Glad your bike was still there, I had 2 stolen over the course of a year

[@Bikes-with-Ben]

The production and shots on this video are bonkers good man! Keep them coming!

[@tomjilink]

Awesome! What an adventure. The lady who made dinner was so friendly! I read the description in advance, but didn't notice anything :)

[@DeanBog]

Thank you!! Yeah I suppose the mistakes are so obvious to me because I’m starring at the thing for 20 hours or so. Rita is the best. Great chef as well.

[@samanthasoncini7061]

This video series is a damn treasure! Made me so nostalgic for the grime of South O.

[@JDJD-hg9hu]

You do really great work! Keep it up! I wish you good luck in everything you do.

[@matthewgarcia1499]

Hey Dean...this is a really wonderful video bro...very deep and compelling demonstrating diversity and heartfelt community pride! It is very appreciated !! Keep it up !

[@FreeskierSean]

These are so good! Don't stop

[@caseyellen0]

Your channel is going to blow up I know it. Been watching so many I can't get enough lol

[@dominiquedidomenico6169]

Absolutely love this series.

[@rachelblack7760]

Thank you for giving me something to show all my friends & family when they ask "so what's Pitt like?" - great documentary!

[@mikek8718]

I bet that meal was great! Cheers to her and cheers to you for amazing Pittsburgh videos!!

[@TheBuckocamp]

Nice Job Dean . I grew up in Greenfield . and all these were so well done... giving Rick Sebak a run !!

[@matthewok4490]

I love your video series! I'm a CMU student and almost ended up leasing a place in South Oakland (I chose an apartment in Shadyside instead). It's crazy how divorced from South Oakland CMU students are compared to Pitt students (it seems like every other Pitt student lives in South Oakland). I eventually want to get to know South Oakland more, since I'm pretty familiar with Central Oakland and North Oakland.

[@gginah]

The last 3 minutes is just...heartwarming.

[@RF-vg5kv]

Good video! Seeing those spots bring back alot of memories! Growing up in Oakland during the 80s - 90s I remember it as a neighborhood and not just a place for kids to live and trash for a bit. If you remember what it used to be like, it's sad in many ways seeing what it has and is becoming and what Pitt has done to it negatively. It's not all negative but alot of it has been.

[@rebelrebel224]

Yayy omg so glad your bike was still there I was ready to hold a bike collection for you😄🤗. I've noticed more students moving to friendship and Garfield as well. But south Oakland is always a great way to spend the day. Great video 👌👏👏

[@DeanBog]

Rebel Rebel me too! Hopefully I can hold onto this one for awhile. I still love hanging in Oakland despite no longer being a student.

[@GhostintheBand]

Love your videos!

[@JordanREALLYreally]

Just came on to bookmark it, and I already love the visuals! Well done, will update comment when done!

[@DeanBog]

Thank you!!

[@palmtreeleebythesea]

Your story telling is so compelling.

[@seanmcdonald4784]

Love your mini docs! As far as the patreon goes I'd give a few bucks a month to see some segments on recreational activities, abandoned places, night life, and the art scene. Keep it up man!

[@texas-rat-queen]

I love the style of your videos. I think you would do an awesome job covering Oakland’s local DIY music scene. Some of the houses used for basement shows have been hosting them for years. When students move in and out they keep the tradition going. It’s really cool to be in those houses and see all the writing and random stuff on the walls from years of basement shows.

[@freeman7296]

I liked living there when I went to Pitt. I saw an apartment in which I lived in this video...fun to watch and a nice reminder of what I left...

[@phaedrabacker2004]

Excellent insights.

[@Nunyabisnatch]

Dean, have you visited the "Shrine of the Blessed Mother" AKA "Our Lady of the Parkway" in South Oakland? They usually have candles burning there at night. I always thought that was a really cool hidden thing in Oakland.

[@nathanpierzchala9764]

what street is that off of in south o?

[@nikieddi]

grew up in crafton for a lil. god i love pittsburgh. no other city.

[@totallynotjeff7748]

I'm also from Crafton.

[@Marie-fx2qp]

Im from Ingram/Shredan

[@travisminton5095]

I love your videos I've worked in Oakland for 8 years

[@DG-cz3hv]

You are amazing man. Keep it up.

[@samc3629]

Hey Dean, great videos. Love your style. If you're still taking suggestions, it might be interesting to go to some old Pittsburgh towns that are still a little rough (like Braddock) or that are starting to bounce back (Verona)

[@DeanBog]

Thank you Sam I appreciate that thought. I don’t know much about Verona but Braddock has intrigued me for a bit. Definitely some serious Pittsburgh history there.

[@willcress7048]

I love the videos you do. Keep it up. You will get more subs.

[@ladiesman53100]

Love my city and the neighborhoods. Many late nights in Oakland with great friends.

[@nataliemegumi]

Great video! What camera was this shot on?

[@dejapeterson4390]

This is so dope! Keep going!

[@RoyalAirForce99]

awesome video man

[@TheHolyMongolEmpire]

I just moved out of south Oakland, it was a shithole filled with trash. But I miss it and now live in Carnegie and it sucks.

[@carter9643]

Really I love Carnegie! It’s such a small neighborhood and is close to absolutely everything, everything is a 30 min drive I swear. It’s not a party town per say but it’s a fun place to live. The Carnegie fireworks are fun, tons of people and families. The only thing is Carnegie is ALWAYS flooded. Washington Ave by aldis and the dollar tree needs more drainage systems, but the best part of Carnegie is they clean the streets, not like other suburbs right on the outside of the city.

[@twitchs510]

I just moved to Carnegie from Lancaster 2 years ago. It's a big change from amish country but I gotta agree I love the quaintness of it. A lot of mom and pop shops to support and I haven't ever felt unsafe and I spend a year and a half walking as transportation!

[@wadeguidry6675]

I lived in Crafton, which was uhm: affordable, and I gotta agree that Carnegie is kinda meh.

[@danielpomper9359]

Bro you are so fucking talented!! I love your perspective and your cinematography skills are incredible. Keep going- you’re gonna go real far.

[@queenneferjennie5036]

Hey Dean!! I haven’t seen you in awhile. I hope all is well. I’m in Alabama missing your videos 🤣 well just wanted to check on you and let you know you are appreciated 😊

[@lizardqueen2058]

Good old one stop!! Used to be my favorite place

[@blaqlight1918]

I went to University of Pittsburgh in the early 80's best time of my life....I love Saturday afternoons in Shenley Park...I truly miss it!!!

[@acouplepacks2613]

This is so dope man!