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RSP: Making connections, pt. 1

My Homewood — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:29:31 GMT

RSP stands for the Race Street Project. When I first wrote about the project, I said that I have shared

re: Now we see him, now we...

Elwin Green — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:48:22 GMT

Thanks for that note - as it turns out, Coston's is hosting not one, but two, memorials for MJ. More info here: www.post-gazette.com/.../980664-348.stm

re: On the death of a stranger

Heavy Laden — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:24:34 GMT

Hello,

It's closing end on the anniversary of Deon's murder. Naturely, I'm choked up. And I am again confronted with the horror of this day. I would like to thank both "A Concerned Citizen" and "Homewood 4 Life" for your thoughts, prayers and your love. Elwin, my thanks to you as well for creating this place where those of us who are sadden by this present condition of our community can share our thoughts. I too see a brighter day, a better Homewood. I just pray that we live to see it through...

re: Now we see him, now we...

Heavy Laden — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:01:19 GMT

Hello,

I wanted to inform you that Roland & Bethany Criswell, owner of Coston's Funeral Home will be hosted a Tribute to MJ on Thursday, July 2nd, 2009. Please call to RSVP. I'm sure that a big turnout is expected.

re: Heard in passing

Elwin Green — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:20:17 GMT

Thanks for that response. As soon as I resolve some technical issues, I'll share news about a community-driven effort by residents of Race Street.

Any other thoughts, anyone?

re: Heard in passing

thatotherperson — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:43:59 GMT

While I won't go so far as to call it the absolute truth, she makes a very valid point. Outside efforts will only go so far if residents aren't willing to put energy into making their neighborhood better or different. The spark may come from outside, but the torch has to be carried by the people who live in the neighborhood everyday. For me, community-driven efforts are the only way, or at least the most feasible/sensible way for a neighborhood to develop and thrive over the long-run....whether it's crime, housing issues, etc.

At the risk of sounding like a downer, if the residents don't want it, what's the use? However, GETTING the residents to pitch in and toss around ideas is part of the struggle too, I suppose.

re: Dwelling House, pt. 2

Elwin Green — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:14:09 GMT

You are correct. When Dwelling House CEO John Haines spoke at Friday's rally, he told the supporters gathered there that adding to their present accounts or opening new ones would only increase Dwelling House's liability. I wish they had said that before I made my deposit last Monday, but oh well - that's what happens when zeal exceeds information.

He reiterated the point for today's story (www.post-gazette.com/.../979809-28.stm) by Tim Grant, which gives more background on how the situation at Dwelling House developed, and how it is being handled.

re: Dwelling House, pt. 2

regis — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:29:29 GMT

It was my understanding that putting more money into insured accounts would not help. What the Feds are concerned about is the uninsured capital that the bank lost. Of course we all want to see the bank survive, but if I heard right, bringing your checkbook won't help.

re: Okay, back to earth (G-20, pt. 2)

thatotherperson — Sat, 30 May 2009 01:47:55 GMT

Heh, I knew that question was coming. In East Liberty, kind of up in the northern end. :D

That said, going around Oakland I see plenty of black people as well. Pittsburgh's diversity issues are pretty new to me, but just as an outsider, in general, I see lots of different people wherever I go (well, maybe minus Shadyside or Squirrel Hill...) compared to where I grew up in Ohio (and it wasn't a small town either...I just don't feel like revealing that info!!).

re: Okay, back to earth (G-20, pt. 2)

Elwin Green — Fri, 29 May 2009 22:51:33 GMT

Wow, Naomi; thanks for making that offer. Does anyone from any Homewood organizations want to take her up on this, or should I just start keeping my own list?