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Neighbor Stories

We see residents as our best community asset. They are neighbors, champions and experts of their own lived experience.

 Listen to residents from across Allegheny, Washington and Westmoreland Counties reflect on what makes their age and community special.

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  • Aging

    Stories from neighbors about their own experiences with aging, and how it shapes their worldview.

    • Marlon, Highland Park (58 years old)
    • Shalay, McKeesport (38 years old)
    • Alena and her nephew, McKeesport (59 and 25 years old)
    • Jamia, McKeesport (85 years old)
    • Kristin, Burgettstown (54 years old)
  • Neighborhoods

    Stories about communities in Western PA that are better because of what residents have built together.

    • Miles and Heather, Hampton (15 and 47 years old)
    • Alena and her nephew, McKeesport (59 and 25 years old)
    • Lauren and Ezra, Sharpsburg (36 and 6 years old)
    • David and Dymphna, Greensburg (64 and 63 years old)
    • Kelly, Burgettstown (63 years old)
  • Connection

    Stories of people of all ages finding reasons to connect—whether its by sharing common interests or a helping hand.

    • Mallory, Sharpsburg (37 years old)
    • Steve, Shaler (35 years old)
    • Remi, Burgettstown (19 years old)
    • Arlene, Port Vue (74 years old)
    • Helen, Greensburg (72 years old)
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    Past & Present

    Stories from neighbors about the histories of their communities, and the changes they’ve seen over time.

    • Mayor Portis and Karen, Sharpsburg (40 and 60 years old)
    • Sue, Beechview (74 years old)
    • Mike, Sharpsburg (70 years old)
    • Rhonda, McKeesport (75 years old)
    • Bernadette, Beechview (64 years old)