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posted on
February 18th, 2013
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Pittsburgh's Renewal: Myths and Realities

Because the popular media remain fascinated by stories of Pittsburgh's contemporary "reinvention," "renewal," and/or "renaissance," I'm returning to the blog just this once to post a link to my own ...

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posted on
December 16th, 2011
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Just One More Thing ...

I feel like Lieutenant Columbo.  Just one more thing:

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posted on
December 4th, 2011
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Pittsblog: Eight Years is Enough

Pittsblog followers -- and a few loyalists are still out there, I believe -- have noticed the steady decline over the last many months in the frequency of posting here.  There are lots of expl ...

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posted on
November 23rd, 2011
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Adios to Aldo Coffee

Coffee aficionados in Pittsburgh already know this:  Aldo Coffee in Mt. Lebanon has closed.  New ownership will carry on the practice of high quality coffee in the same venue.

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posted on
November 23rd, 2011
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Pittsburgh's Decline v. The Decline of Steel

Chris B. appears to be running out of patience with the conventional history of modern Pittsburgh, which blames the losses of jobs and wealth in steel towns such as Braddock squarely on the shoulde ...

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