If you're a fan of the series, the best way you can support it is to share it with a fellow pittsburgher that you think would appreciate it! Dormont, thanks for having me.
The rocky horror screenings are one of the few things the new mgmt hasn’t changed. Next showing is Halloween night @ 10 pm but they do it at least once a month year round.
Check out anything else with a reference to Dormont for Hollywood Theatre stuff. Seems the point of this series is to not always highlight only the most stereotypical things!
your videos are a huge reason my fiancé and I are moving to Pittsburgh. You make the place feel like home for an outsider. I cannot wait to simply exist here.
Grew up in Brookline and would walk up Don Campiti's all the time. Still one of the first places I go when I come back home. Love love love Pittsburgh!!!!
You should go and visit Beechview next! The T ride scene, at the beginning, that was Beechview. It is a very nice, calm, peaceful and diverse neighborhood. It is a great place to relax and enjoy hills! But beechview is the best, they have a great pizza place called Slice on Broadway, they have a great Hispanic grocery store called IGA (Las Palmas) and it is a wonderful place to be! Love you Beechview!
I grew up in Dormont and I loved this episode, especially the part about the pool. Spent every summer there. A great place to stay cool! Glad your bike was still there.
We moved to Dormont from Upstate NY in 2016. We are raising our 3 kiddos here and love it. A true neighborhood. It has its quirks like everywhere but Dormont has what other places do not - a sense of place and a commitment to community.
I spent the first seven years of my life in Dormont, and this hit me right in the feels. My dad is one of the volunteers that helped build the playground at Dormont Park. I was really sad when I heard the movie/game rental place across the street from the pool (Entertainment Tonight) closed down.
One of the best neighborhoods in Pittsburgh. T-Line, Dormont Pool, the playground, you can walk to just about everything, great mom and pop diners, (although sad to see Tom's Diner recently closed), nice local bars, great access to the city and not too hard to get to the parkway west.
I’m getting my first apartment in Dormont! I’m 21 and starting my career working downtown and wanted a quiet neighborhood to relax in. I’m very excited!
Rodeo Clown Obama that was kinda shallow lol. there’s drug addicts and “losers” in every neighborhood i can name some in mt lebanon including some cops lol. dormonts a good place to live , you gotta watch who you associate yourself with anywhere
I've never commented on any youtube ever, but I just want to say that the stuff you are putting out is amazing. Keep it up, man. The T scene was so phenomenal.
Sitting here on a Friday night, bored, came across your one video about Sharpsburg. Really enjoyed it!! Now I’ve watch all your neighborhood videos of Pittsburgh, there is so many more neighborhoods you can do. So please, continue on!! The 412 is one of the greatest cities!!
Dude, this is the most incredible series featuring neighborhoods I have ever seen! Incredible. Incredible. Incredible. Makes me excited to move to Pittsburgh in a couple months.
Chad Littlefield I used to live on the street he did most of these interviews-(just moved to Houston recently, actually) and some of my favorite life moments were in Pittsburg. Be sure to spend your Saturdays at the Strip District!!!
Yeah Dormont!! My home town. A great place to live and raise a family. You can walk from one end to the other and find everything you need. He didn't show Hollywood Theater. That's a great place as well that shows vintage movies. Another great thing about Dormont it has it's own Borough of Dormont government which is separate from the City of Pittsburgh.
Are you gonna be doing a video about McKee’s rocks? Technically I live in Kennedy township but I can see how the rocks fits the esthetic of this series.
Yay for Dean Bog and his Pittsburgh neighborhood stories! So Cool, Yes special and valuable, and so fun and interesting. Thanks so much Dean Bog. Quite a cinematographer
These are awesome. Don't stop doing them! My mother is from Dormont; Her mother was from Mt. Washington. There is a lot of great history to be explored on the Mount!
I just found your videos and I'm going down the rabbit hole. So well done! This was the first I watched as I'm a huge fan of Dormont since I lived there years ago. I've moved all around Pgh, so I'm excited to watch your others. Something that wasn't mentioned about Dormont, which I'm not sure can be picked up in one day, is that it is one of the best places to meet characters and for people watching. It's just not a place you meet strangers; people are legit friendly. And there are some amazing dive bars there. Thanks again for the great video!
I lived on the Mount Lebanon/Dormont border (it was literally at the end of our backyard) for a few years as a kid in the early 70s. My dad would walk to the trolley in Dormont, and take the incline rail down to his job in the Gulf Building (now Gulf Tower?). I got to drive through Dormont and Mount Lebanon in 2009. Thanks!
Great vid! As a child of Italian immigrant parents that bought their first home in Dormont and now a proud Landlord in Dormont I thank you and all the awesome ppl of Dormont!
These videos are amazing. I’m a uni student in Pittsburgh and I hadn’t explored Pittsburg and it left me feeling glum. Your videos inspired me to explore the neighborhoods and be grateful for where I am. Thank you:)
Dean Bog, Your Pittsburgh neighborhood videos are outstanding - Steps *amazing*, Homewood, Bloomfield are some of those I have enjoyed. So glad you did Dormont. It's so great and sometimes flies under the radar without proper homage. Especially enjoyed the interviews with the Dormontians. Good mix of good energy. I live one more t-stop away in Mt. Lebanon on its Main Street of Washington Road. It's worthy of a video someday. I would be happy to help as one of your interviewees, or suggesting shots ot information to highlight. Keep up the good work. You have a uniquely appealing on-screen persona.
I have never been to Pittsburgh, I have never been anywhere near Pittsburgh, but apparently I have driven in Google Maps enough to recognize that that is the Westfield T station in Beechview at 2:15. I think I have a problem. Also thank you so much for making these videos, they're an honest to God treasure and it's so nice seeing someone with such pride in their city and genuine interest in learning more about it.
I love the general positivity associated with all of these videos. I really hope you are willing to go on with the series. I am sure it is a ton or work to go around collect all the footage, do all the research, and complete all the editing but it is well worth it. Thanks for making the world a more informed and better place
Dormont is an underrated little "secret". All of the plusses of a Suburb, but easy access to the City. Brentwood is kind of similar, But alas, Brentwood lacks the "T". LOL.
I have never really left my side of Pittsburgh(the west end/Elliot) and didn’t know till I started highschool that Beechview existed and my friend who has lived in Beechview is teaching me about Brookline and dormont and Beechview, it feels like I found a completely new area that didn’t exist before its super cool I love it
Hi Dean, I absolutely love everything about your videos; just simply wonderful! I was born and raised in north Pittsburgh, moved to NC to go to college, and did not move back . There is nobody who misses Pittsburgh more than me. (especially 2441 Sorrel Street, 18 Ridge Drive, Cheswick / West Deer Township... (I'm 'old-school', so in case you are looking for a good barber, I go to Harold's Barber Shop, Chococwinity, NC... it's only 15 bucks... I'll pay for your first visit! ☺
My mom grew up in Dormont & basically lived at Dormont pool when she was growing up. I used to LOVE going to the playground when I was little. There's no better playground in Pittsburgh!
I grew up in Dormont. The park was built with the help of my Mom and Dad and others from the school district and a couple of church groups (my dad was on the KO school board for a few years) and for my Eagle Project I actually painted the dugouts in Pop Murray, and I'm very surprised it's still there! Such a nostalgia trip. I try to go back and walk around whenever I can. And it is VERY walkable, I used to just walk all over the place and into Greentree sometimes to go play D&D with my friends there!
Oh my what a story! I need to find a D&D group haha. Thank you for your work on the neighborhood. People are still enjoying the fruits of your labor. Am I using that phrase correctly?
Dean, I think you are incredibly talented. I look forward to watching all of your videos! The thing that I enjoy most about Dormont is the fact that it’s mainly mom and pop shops. It’s not pretentious in any way. People are interested in their community and very proud. The main issue we have is the fact that most people do the majority of their shopping through online stores like Amazon, or they choose to go to chain retailers. We have empty store fronts and struggling small, family-owned businesses. It’s difficult to park easily, so that hinders business as well. I do everything in my power to walk everywhere, use public transit, and shop mainly at the small businesses in my community. Right now we have: Muddy Cup coffee shop; Well-Oiled Aromatherapy (essential oils, psychic readings...etc.); Beyond Bedtime Books; Prana-Veda Yoga Studio; Knossos; Hollywood Theater; Blended Smoothie and coffee shop; Rocchios Italian Deli; Potomac Bakery; Josie’s Sweets n’Treats (they have vegan/gluten free options); Paulie’s Smokehouse; Jamison’s; Cain’s; Vintage Grace Boutique; Tom’s Diner is being bought out by Mike and Tony’s Gyros; The Dorstop; Fredo’s; My Thai; Campiti’s Pizza; Molly’s Pizza; Mexicasa; Mekong, and tons of hair salons, nail salons, dive bars and vape shops. There’s also a small library and post office. The storefronts change very often. There was once a sex toy store “Adam and Eve” and a video rental store for obscure, cult movies called “Incredibly Strange Video.” Hell. Since, I’ve lived here many stores have come and gone.= Vinyl Remains and Anne Gregory moved to Mt. Lebo, Moonstones moved to Castle Shannon, Parkers moved to Brookline. Helen and Earl left. Heist Left. I think this is a business district with great opportunity, but a great deal of adversity to overcome because of traffic and giant online corporations. The New Yorker in the video pissing over Dormont’s coolness irked me a bit. A person from NYC would be bored in Pittsburgh’s city neighborhoods as well because they’re used to a larger scale city, When I lived in the East End, transplants from NYC endlessly complained about uncool it was. People are entitled to their opinion, but I feel like it’s comparing apples to oranges. I love your videos, but I’m not sure this fully does Dormont’s magic justice. I don’t think the exercise equipment store (which is probably a front) or some of the shots does the town full justice. It makes it look empty and quiet. I would have loved to see a more long shots and detailed close ups, How about a full shot looking down Potomac, capturing all the T commuters walking and the old-fashioned cobblestone road? Or even a close up shot of all the interesting ethnic food in Jmart, it’s certainly not your typical chain grocery store. Dormont is a diamond in the rough. It’s takes time to appreciate how cool it is. The longer I live here the more I love it, I’ve lived in so many Pittsburgh neighborhoods: Downtown, Allentown, North Shore, Brentwood, Bloomfield, Friendship, Lawrenceville, and Morningside. This is by far my favorite neighborhood. It seems like you came to Dormont in the afternoon, or on a Sunday evening, Potomac is bustling with walkers during rush hour. Dormont offers the perfect mix of a quiet suburban experience with an urban feel. Also, the Dormont pool is seriously the most awe-inspiring place in the summer. It feels so incredibly special to me. It’s like a surreal, wondrous dream.
I was a Upstate NY ( from 1 hr north of NYC) transplant who worked for UPMC and lived in Brookline with my born & bred Pittsburgher fiance, But was in Dormont often.....I loved it....Me and my fiance were one of three black households on our street, so i did experience some racism....The only reason I cannot bear to go back is because I found my fiance dying from brain stem death due to being shot in the head in our house.....We were only there for 3 months.....I've been back in NY for 3 yrs. and work in a Hospital on the Upper East side of Manhattan, I kind of miss that neighborhood....But the bad memories keep me from going back....
Fiona......It depends where that lady was from....And she didn't trash anything about Dormont at all.... Dormont resembles some parts of the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens....Not all of NYC is high rise Buildings....As a matter of fact, Squirrel Hill reminded me of Yonkers (Which is nearby Westchester co.) when I used to go there.....
Dean, I absolutely love your videos! While trying to find a house to buy in the city, I came across your work, which was great!! I have watched several episodes but I am not quite sure if you have them for every neighborhood yet. If not, please continue. I also think these videos may be a great start for future similar initiatives that bring relevance and awareness to important issues in the city. So much cultural richness here in the Burgh!! Very cool. Thank you so much!!
You are amazing bro... Thank you so much. And whomever i meet in for the rest of my life that is of significance to me we will watch the whole series together so they can know me. Im from Wilkinsburg went to Cal u of Pennsylvania in cal pa. And left for good when i was 21...watching your videos i miss it soooo much and wish i had the means to move back.
I moved to Texas from Dormont around a year ago. This video is making me feel very nostalgic. So many good memories, I’m so glad I could go call this community home.
I lived in Pgh for 18 years after moving from Washington county. Then I moved to VA 30 years ago after getting married in the Carnegie Methodist church in 1990 and I so happy I found your videos! I think you’re doing a great job and keep up the tours!
Looking to move to Pittsburgh in the next year or so and Dormont looks amazing! I've been overwhelmed looking at neighborhoods but this series has been excellent!
This is outstanding...especially the little off the cuff little league stuff. Accidentally stumbled upon this but going to watch the other ones now. Amazing, Dean.
I've lived in the Pittsburgh area for over a decade now and honestly never had too much interest in the history or culture of the city beyond what I already knew, even though I am a bit of a history buff on other topics. But the way you film these episodes is an enjoyable way to digest Pittsburgh. Great camera work and execution!
Thank you! Its a great spot to be, student or not. A lot going on and you cant beat the proximity to Schenley. Schenley in the fall is AMAZING so I recommend spending some major time there these next few weeks.
Omg these just keep getting better!! Yayy!!! The only time I've ever used the T (besides downtown) was to go to Warhols grave!!! I've lived here 7yrs and I think it's time I visit this little gem! P.S. you'd make a great coach!!🤗 awesome video 👏👏👏
Thank you!!!! You always have the kindest comments on these haha. The T is fantastic. I highly recommend a ride, even if you dont have a set destination in mind.
I grew up in dormont and lived there for about 12 years before I moved away. This video really makes me miss the place I grew up but it was cool to be able to know almost every single place each shot was taken.
Dude such good content you're making. I'm thinking of moving to Pittsburgh and I'm surprised that there's almost 0 videos on TH-cam about life in Pittsburgh at all. I had to watch Bourdain's episode of Pittsburgh but that still left me wanting more. Keep it up!
You got motivated to leave my comfort zone of the north side and ross and explore all the neighborhoods in Pittsburgh and allegheny county. You should come to west view.
I grew up in Dormont and I'd move back there in a second if I could afford to. And you're pretty funny with the commentary on little league baseball intensity. Reminds me of how it felt back then. Ha!
Yeah, Dormont is a nice neighborhood. I grew up in Southside slopes area. Dormont has nice people and GREAT pizza. Til this day that's where I go get my pizza.
Im absolutly loving your pitt series please keep doing them!! I dont know if you saw my one comment but i think you should do a show on the boy I can get you his name Ive met him many times but he walks around Warrington carrying flags. Such a sweet kid . loving your channel its gonna go places for sure! Your style is incredible and entertaining! new sub here and sharing with all!!
These are so fun to watch!! Loved this one especially ... but I’m also biased 😛 Just like everyone else, I wish you’d have visited “x” and “y” places, but-once again-biased 😂 Thank you for all of your work!!
moved from west coast.. am kinda cheap so I moved to Munhall where I could live like a king haha, it has this bad rep and that is total BS, we loved it there... and we loved homestead too! so much going on on 8th right now, plus super close to SH across the bridge.. I'd love to see a video about Munhall/Homestead (because lets face it.. they're kind of conjoined)
I lived in many Pittsburgh neighborhoods before I moved to Philly which feels like Super Pittsburgh, lol! Originally from Squirrel Hill, I moved south and lived in Beechview, Dormont, Mt Lebanon, Castle Shannon, Bethel Park and Library...whew!
I'd love it if you did West View and Bellevue. I grew up in West View and there's so much history there (west view park is an awesome piece of forgotten pgh history).
not much happening right now, but we have a lot of rich history. it would be cool if you went into some more of the history of each neighborhood. my grandpa is in the brentwood historical society and has written multiple books on brentwood’s history and would love to talk to you he said.
As someone who is in the process of moving to Pittsburgh from the UK, these videos are so fascinating and incredibly well done! Loving the series!
Glad to give you a sneak peak of the place! I hope your transition is smooth.
@@DeanBog thank you so much man! I appreciate that a lot! 😊
Good luck you'll need it.
I have a house for sale in dormont if you're interested ;-)
Move to a white area...even if your not !!
I'm very surprised that there was no mention of the Hollywood Theater
It would have been fun to see him go to a rocky horror night
It got bought out by another company they just show regular movies now
The rocky horror screenings are one of the few things the new mgmt hasn’t changed. Next showing is Halloween night @ 10 pm but they do it at least once a month year round.
Check out anything else with a reference to Dormont for Hollywood Theatre stuff. Seems the point of this series is to not always highlight only the most stereotypical things!
AMAZING. That T scene made me FEEEEEL.
Glad it got ya! I friggen love the T
your videos are a huge reason my fiancé and I are moving to Pittsburgh. You make the place feel like home for an outsider. I cannot wait to simply exist here.
You're kill'n the game with this series. Extremely well put together and nostalgia inducing. Only request would be a longer run, jont or saunter.
Thank you Mike. I am thinking about extending the jont.
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Grew up in Brookline and would walk up Don Campiti's all the time. Still one of the first places I go when I come back home. Love love love Pittsburgh!!!!
You should go and visit Beechview next! The T ride scene, at the beginning, that was Beechview. It is a very nice, calm, peaceful and diverse neighborhood. It is a great place to relax and enjoy hills! But beechview is the best, they have a great pizza place called Slice on Broadway, they have a great Hispanic grocery store called IGA (Las Palmas) and it is a wonderful place to be! Love you Beechview!
I grew up in Dormont and I loved this episode, especially the part about the pool. Spent every summer there. A great place to stay cool! Glad your bike was still there.
The pool is too great. Definitely going back to check it out next summer.
We moved to Dormont from Upstate NY in 2016. We are raising our 3 kiddos here and love it. A true neighborhood. It has its quirks like everywhere but Dormont has what other places do not - a sense of place and a commitment to community.
I spent the first seven years of my life in Dormont, and this hit me right in the feels. My dad is one of the volunteers that helped build the playground at Dormont Park. I was really sad when I heard the movie/game rental place across the street from the pool (Entertainment Tonight) closed down.
One of the best neighborhoods in Pittsburgh. T-Line, Dormont Pool, the playground, you can walk to just about everything, great mom and pop diners, (although sad to see Tom's Diner recently closed), nice local bars, great access to the city and not too hard to get to the parkway west.
I’m getting my first apartment in Dormont! I’m 21 and starting my career working downtown and wanted a quiet neighborhood to relax in. I’m very excited!
Rodeo Clown Obama that was kinda shallow lol. there’s drug addicts and “losers” in every neighborhood i can name some in mt lebanon including some cops lol. dormonts a good place to live , you gotta watch who you associate yourself with anywhere
I've never commented on any youtube ever, but I just want to say that the stuff you are putting out is amazing. Keep it up, man. The T scene was so phenomenal.
Sitting here on a Friday night, bored, came across your one video about Sharpsburg. Really enjoyed it!! Now I’ve watch all your neighborhood videos of Pittsburgh, there is so many more neighborhoods you can do. So please, continue on!! The 412 is one of the greatest cities!!
OMG, the most perfect town I have never heard of it. It looks like my dream town.
Pittsburgh or Dormont?
Dude, this is the most incredible series featuring neighborhoods I have ever seen! Incredible. Incredible. Incredible. Makes me excited to move to Pittsburgh in a couple months.
Chad Littlefield I used to live on the street he did most of these interviews-(just moved to Houston recently, actually) and some of my favorite life moments were in Pittsburg. Be sure to spend your Saturdays at the Strip District!!!
Chad Littlefield -- congrats on moving to Pittsburgh! You'll love it! Been here my whole life.
Yeah Dormont!! My home town. A great place to live and raise a family. You can walk from one end to the other and find everything you need. He didn't show Hollywood Theater. That's a great place as well that shows vintage movies. Another great thing about Dormont it has it's own Borough of Dormont government which is separate from the City of Pittsburgh.
Are you gonna be doing a video about McKee’s rocks? Technically I live in Kennedy township but I can see how the rocks fits the esthetic of this series.
I moved away for 4 years... Missed this place so much, I moved back! This is my forever home
Yay for Dean Bog and his Pittsburgh neighborhood stories! So Cool, Yes special and valuable, and so fun and interesting. Thanks so much Dean Bog. Quite a cinematographer
that park
I genuinely love Dormont. Namely the T, walkability, and very central location to all Pittsburgh area ice rinks.
What about the Dor-Stop? Any visit to Dormont must include that quaint little restaurant.
These are awesome. Don't stop doing them!
My mother is from Dormont; Her mother was from Mt. Washington. There is a lot of great history to be explored on the Mount!
I just found your videos and I'm going down the rabbit hole. So well done! This was the first I watched as I'm a huge fan of Dormont since I lived there years ago. I've moved all around Pgh, so I'm excited to watch your others. Something that wasn't mentioned about Dormont, which I'm not sure can be picked up in one day, is that it is one of the best places to meet characters and for people watching. It's just not a place you meet strangers; people are legit friendly. And there are some amazing dive bars there. Thanks again for the great video!
I'm so glad to see this series growing!! Magnificent work!
Thank you for the support!
I lived on the Mount Lebanon/Dormont border (it was literally at the end of our backyard) for a few years as a kid in the early 70s. My dad would walk to the trolley in Dormont, and take the incline rail down to his job in the Gulf Building (now Gulf Tower?). I got to drive through Dormont and Mount Lebanon in 2009. Thanks!
Great vid! As a child of Italian immigrant parents that bought their first home in Dormont and now a proud Landlord in Dormont I thank you and all the awesome ppl of Dormont!
You gotta do Squirrel Hill! Hit up Amazing Books and Records.
These videos are amazing. I’m a uni student in Pittsburgh and I hadn’t explored Pittsburg and it left me feeling glum. Your videos inspired me to explore the neighborhoods and be grateful for where I am. Thank you:)
Dean Bog, Your Pittsburgh neighborhood videos are outstanding - Steps *amazing*, Homewood, Bloomfield are some of those I have enjoyed. So glad you did Dormont. It's so great and sometimes flies under the radar without proper homage. Especially enjoyed the interviews with the Dormontians. Good mix of good energy. I live one more t-stop away in Mt. Lebanon on its Main Street of Washington Road. It's worthy of a video someday. I would be happy to help as one of your interviewees, or suggesting shots ot information to highlight. Keep up the good work. You have a uniquely appealing on-screen persona.
Loving the series! Happy to see a fellow Pittsburgh TH-camr!!!
Just found your channel! I live in Dormont, and you filmed on my street. 😁 really well-made videos, keep it up!
Neighborhoods you should do
South side
East liberty
Point breeze
Wilkinsburg
Beechview
My Washington
Downtown
Highland Park
He would probably get shot in those areas
Evo Harley304 no he wouldn’t. That’s exactly the point of the series
And the ugliness showed itself. The comments never lie.
Homestead
Beechview is a good one
I have never been to Pittsburgh, I have never been anywhere near Pittsburgh, but apparently I have driven in Google Maps enough to recognize that that is the Westfield T station in Beechview at 2:15.
I think I have a problem.
Also thank you so much for making these videos, they're an honest to God treasure and it's so nice seeing someone with such pride in their city and genuine interest in learning more about it.
I love the general positivity associated with all of these videos. I really hope you are willing to go on with the series. I am sure it is a ton or work to go around collect all the footage, do all the research, and complete all the editing but it is well worth it. Thanks for making the world a more informed and better place
Dormont is an underrated little "secret". All of the plusses of a Suburb, but easy access to the City. Brentwood is kind of similar, But alas, Brentwood lacks the "T". LOL.
I grew up in Pittsburgh and live in Seattle now.. just discovered your videos and LOVING them!! I am watching them all ❣️
Very cool.
I have never really left my side of Pittsburgh(the west end/Elliot) and didn’t know till I started highschool that Beechview existed and my friend who has lived in Beechview is teaching me about Brookline and dormont and Beechview, it feels like I found a completely new area that didn’t exist before its super cool I love it
Hi Dean, I absolutely love everything about your videos; just simply wonderful! I was born and raised in north Pittsburgh, moved to NC to go to college, and did not move back . There is nobody who misses Pittsburgh more than me. (especially 2441 Sorrel Street, 18 Ridge Drive, Cheswick / West Deer Township... (I'm 'old-school', so in case you are looking for a good barber, I go to Harold's Barber Shop, Chococwinity, NC... it's only 15 bucks... I'll pay for your first visit! ☺
These are so wonderful...please, keep em coming!
My mom grew up in Dormont & basically lived at Dormont pool when she was growing up. I used to LOVE going to the playground when I was little. There's no better playground in Pittsburgh!
Dormont's my jam!
As a Beechview native, I must say great shots!
There's so many episodes you can do. keep it up! - McKeesport would be wild.
Keep up the awesome work dude I totally love this series! We need more than 5 entries!
I grew up in Dormont. The park was built with the help of my Mom and Dad and others from the school district and a couple of church groups (my dad was on the KO school board for a few years) and for my Eagle Project I actually painted the dugouts in Pop Murray, and I'm very surprised it's still there! Such a nostalgia trip. I try to go back and walk around whenever I can. And it is VERY walkable, I used to just walk all over the place and into Greentree sometimes to go play D&D with my friends there!
Oh my what a story! I need to find a D&D group haha. Thank you for your work on the neighborhood. People are still enjoying the fruits of your labor. Am I using that phrase correctly?
I moved to Phoenix 14 years ago. You make me homesick. I can't take that grey sky though.
I plan on moving to Pittsburgh next year. And I gotta say that your videos are really helpful and enjoyable to watch. Keep it going!👍🏼
Dean, I think you are incredibly talented. I look forward to watching all of your videos!
The thing that I enjoy most about Dormont is the fact that it’s mainly mom and pop shops. It’s not pretentious in any way. People are interested in their community and very proud.
The main issue we have is the fact that most people do the majority of their shopping through online stores like Amazon, or they choose to go to chain retailers. We have empty store fronts and struggling small, family-owned businesses. It’s difficult to park easily, so that hinders business as well. I do everything in my power to walk everywhere, use public transit, and shop mainly at the small businesses in my community.
Right now we have: Muddy Cup coffee shop; Well-Oiled Aromatherapy (essential oils, psychic readings...etc.); Beyond Bedtime Books; Prana-Veda Yoga Studio; Knossos; Hollywood Theater; Blended Smoothie and coffee shop; Rocchios Italian Deli; Potomac Bakery; Josie’s Sweets n’Treats (they have vegan/gluten free options); Paulie’s Smokehouse; Jamison’s; Cain’s; Vintage Grace Boutique; Tom’s Diner is being bought out by Mike and Tony’s Gyros; The Dorstop; Fredo’s; My Thai; Campiti’s Pizza; Molly’s Pizza; Mexicasa; Mekong, and tons of hair salons, nail salons, dive bars and vape shops. There’s also a small library and post office.
The storefronts change very often. There was once a sex toy store “Adam and Eve” and a video rental store for obscure, cult movies called “Incredibly Strange Video.”
Hell. Since, I’ve lived here many stores have come and gone.= Vinyl Remains and Anne Gregory moved to Mt. Lebo, Moonstones moved to Castle Shannon, Parkers moved to Brookline. Helen and Earl left. Heist Left. I think this is a business district with great opportunity, but a great deal of adversity to overcome because of traffic and giant online corporations.
The New Yorker in the video pissing over Dormont’s coolness irked me a bit. A person from NYC would be bored in Pittsburgh’s city neighborhoods as well because they’re used to a larger scale city, When I lived in the East End, transplants from NYC endlessly complained about uncool it was. People are entitled to their opinion, but I feel like it’s comparing apples to oranges.
I love your videos, but I’m not sure this fully does Dormont’s magic justice. I don’t think the exercise equipment store (which is probably a front) or some of the shots does the town full justice. It makes it look empty and quiet.
I would have loved to see a more long shots and detailed close ups, How about a full shot looking down Potomac, capturing all the T commuters walking and the old-fashioned cobblestone road? Or even a close up shot of all the interesting ethnic food in Jmart, it’s certainly not your typical chain grocery store.
Dormont is a diamond in the rough. It’s takes time to appreciate how cool it is.
The longer I live here the more I love it, I’ve lived in so many Pittsburgh neighborhoods: Downtown, Allentown, North Shore, Brentwood, Bloomfield, Friendship, Lawrenceville, and Morningside. This is by far my favorite neighborhood.
It seems like you came to Dormont in the afternoon, or on a Sunday evening, Potomac is bustling with walkers during rush hour. Dormont offers the perfect mix of a quiet suburban experience with an urban feel.
Also, the Dormont pool is seriously the most awe-inspiring place in the summer. It feels so incredibly special to me. It’s like a surreal, wondrous dream.
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I was a Upstate NY ( from 1 hr north of NYC) transplant who worked for UPMC and lived in Brookline with my born & bred Pittsburgher fiance, But was in Dormont often.....I loved it....Me and my fiance were one of three black households on our street, so i did experience some racism....The only reason I cannot bear to go back is because I found my fiance dying from brain stem death due to being shot in the head in our house.....We were only there for 3 months.....I've been back in NY for 3 yrs. and work in a Hospital on the Upper East side of Manhattan, I kind of miss that neighborhood....But the bad memories keep me from going back....
Fiona......It depends where that lady was from....And she didn't trash anything about Dormont at all.... Dormont resembles some parts of the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Queens....Not all of NYC is high rise Buildings....As a matter of fact, Squirrel Hill reminded me of Yonkers (Which is nearby Westchester co.) when I used to go there.....
I recommend Shaler in the North Hills, Green Tree, or West Mifflin to include Kennywood
Dean, I absolutely love your videos! While trying to find a house to buy in the city, I came across your work, which was great!! I have watched several episodes but I am not quite sure if you have them for every neighborhood yet. If not, please continue. I also think these videos may be a great start for future similar initiatives that bring relevance and awareness to important issues in the city. So much cultural richness here in the Burgh!! Very cool. Thank you so much!!
You are amazing bro... Thank you so much. And whomever i meet in for the rest of my life that is of significance to me we will watch the whole series together so they can know me. Im from Wilkinsburg went to Cal u of Pennsylvania in cal pa. And left for good when i was 21...watching your videos i miss it soooo much and wish i had the means to move back.
I moved to Texas from Dormont around a year ago. This video is making me feel very nostalgic. So many good memories, I’m so glad I could go call this community home.
I lived in Pgh for 18 years after moving from Washington county. Then I moved to VA 30 years ago after getting married in the Carnegie Methodist church in 1990 and I so happy I found your videos! I think you’re doing a great job and keep up the tours!
Looking to move to Pittsburgh in the next year or so and Dormont looks amazing! I've been overwhelmed looking at neighborhoods but this series has been excellent!
It’s been my commute for years! I live in dormont and love it there. Great videos man! Pittsburgh love for suee
This is outstanding...especially the little off the cuff little league stuff. Accidentally stumbled upon this but going to watch the other ones now. Amazing, Dean.
Thanks Scott! Means a lot coming from a fellow journalist
thanks for doing this, so nice to see this place
Awesome work man! I'm up in Rochester but love your videos. A modern Sebak feel
Love your videos Dean. You're very talented. I'm sure you'll have a lustrous career in filmmaking, and won't forget this city
I've lived in the Pittsburgh area for over a decade now and honestly never had too much interest in the history or culture of the city beyond what I already knew, even though I am a bit of a history buff on other topics. But the way you film these episodes is an enjoyable way to digest Pittsburgh. Great camera work and execution!
Dude, every single shot is gorgeous.
I love light rail travel. Especially after a hard day's work. Best sleep in 20 minutes you can get.
Just moved to south Oakland 2 months ago (not a college student) and loved your video! Keep up the great work!
Thank you! Its a great spot to be, student or not. A lot going on and you cant beat the proximity to Schenley. Schenley in the fall is AMAZING so I recommend spending some major time there these next few weeks.
Omg these just keep getting better!! Yayy!!! The only time I've ever used the T (besides downtown) was to go to Warhols grave!!! I've lived here 7yrs and I think it's time I visit this little gem! P.S. you'd make a great coach!!🤗 awesome video 👏👏👏
Thank you!!!! You always have the kindest comments on these haha. The T is fantastic. I highly recommend a ride, even if you dont have a set destination in mind.
I grew up in dormont and lived there for about 12 years before I moved away. This video really makes me miss the place I grew up but it was cool to be able to know almost every single place each shot was taken.
You should go around to beaver county and get some of the old mill towns along the ohio river! Love that I found this channel keep it up!
Dude such good content you're making. I'm thinking of moving to Pittsburgh and I'm surprised that there's almost 0 videos on TH-cam about life in Pittsburgh at all. I had to watch Bourdain's episode of Pittsburgh but that still left me wanting more. Keep it up!
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Pittsburgh has the friendliest animals!
You got motivated to leave my comfort zone of the north side and ross and explore all the neighborhoods in Pittsburgh and allegheny county. You should come to west view.
Brought me back to being a kid playing with my cousins in these streets. Thanks for the feels.
I grew up in Dormont and I'd move back there in a second if I could afford to. And you're pretty funny with the commentary on little league baseball intensity. Reminds me of how it felt back then. Ha!
Nice job, Dean! Next time, add Campiti's Pizza on Potomac Ave! Dormont was an awesome place to grow up!!
That little league coach scene legit brought out some PTSD lmao
4.12k subscribers! It's a good omen for this Pittsburgh channel. Keep it up brother, I'm subbed- from Mt Washington
Yeah, Dormont is a nice neighborhood. I grew up in Southside slopes area. Dormont has nice people and GREAT pizza. Til this day that's where I go get my pizza.
Im absolutly loving your pitt series please keep doing them!! I dont know if you saw my one comment but i think you should do a show on the boy I can get you his name Ive met him many times but he walks around Warrington carrying flags. Such a sweet kid . loving your channel its gonna go places for sure! Your style is incredible and entertaining! new sub here and sharing with all!!
Lmfao, the baseball coach scene is priceless!
These are so fun to watch!! Loved this one especially ... but I’m also biased 😛 Just like everyone else, I wish you’d have visited “x” and “y” places, but-once again-biased 😂 Thank you for all of your work!!
grew up there! loved this video so much!
moved from west coast.. am kinda cheap so I moved to Munhall where I could live like a king haha, it has this bad rep and that is total BS, we loved it there... and we loved homestead too! so much going on on 8th right now, plus super close to SH across the bridge.. I'd love to see a video about Munhall/Homestead (because lets face it.. they're kind of conjoined)
These are awesome man. Love from Squirrel Hill!
Thank you Jason!
Yo these videos are amazing and have inspired me, we live in the most amazing city
Lived in Dormont from 1968 to 1987. Should of seen it back then.
I love what you did here. I went to KO, class of 02.
Such a well done video! Nice job!
I used to work at Port Authority when I lived in Pittsburgh. I'm glad you enjoyed The T which is the modernized version of the original Trolley System
I lived in many Pittsburgh neighborhoods before I moved to Philly which feels like Super Pittsburgh, lol! Originally from Squirrel Hill, I moved south and lived in Beechview, Dormont, Mt Lebanon, Castle Shannon, Bethel Park and Library...whew!
Amazingly well done, thought provoking and politically inspiring dude! Great series.
Hey I’m from Dormont! Loved this video I think people should make more videos like this
The pep talk was f%ckin hilarious Coach!
Turtle Creek, Monroeville, & Forest Hills would be awesome to see too.
You are an incredibly good editor
I'd love it if you did West View and Bellevue. I grew up in West View and there's so much history there (west view park is an awesome piece of forgotten pgh history).
Could you please please please do Beechview it’s very close to dormant I live in Beechview it’s awesome please!!!!
Wow. Excellent work. I want to live there!
Maybe they'll let you have fires
Love you. Thank you
Best series on TH-cam
This is awesome, saw it on reddit and couldn’t be happier with what you’re doing. keep it up, and maybe come out to brentwood one time
Thank you! What's going on in Brentwood?
not much happening right now, but we have a lot of rich history. it would be cool if you went into some more of the history of each neighborhood. my grandpa is in the brentwood historical society and has written multiple books on brentwood’s history and would love to talk to you he said.
Hope you can make it to Brookline sometime! Loving these videos :-)