Neighbor Stories

Communities are stronger when people of all ages live, learn and belong together.

During our public exhibitions, participants could pick up a retro telephone and “Get Nebby” by listening to audio stories from neighbors in Beechview, McKeesport, Sharpsburg, Washington and Westmoreland County, sharing personal thoughts on social connection. These stories live on here for people to access and learn more about the intergenerational relationships that are happening in our community.

Aging

Stories from our neighbors about their own experiences with aging, and how it shapes their worldview.
- Marlon, 54 (Highland Park)
- Shalay, 33 (McKeesport)
- Alena, 54 and Nephew (McKeesport)
- Jammia, 22 (McKeesport)
- Kristin, 55 (Burgettstown)
Neighborhoods

Stories about the intergenerational communities in Pittsburgh, that are better because they of what residents have built together.
- Heather, 37 and Miles (Hampton)
- Alena, 54 and nephew (McKeesport)
- Ezra, 53 (Sharpsburg)
- David, 53 and Dymphna, 54 (Greensburg)
- Kelly, 63 (Burgettstown)
Connection

Stories of people of all ages finding reasons to connect—whether its by sharing resources or common interests.
- Mallory, 54 (Sharpsburg)
- Steve, 54 (Sharpsburg)
- Remi, 54 (Burgettstown)
- Arlene, 54 (McKeesport)
- Helen, 54 (Greensburg)
Past & Present

Stories from our neighbors about the histories of their communities, and the changes they’ve seen over time.
- Karen, 54 and Kayla (Sharpsburg)
- Sue, 54 (Beechview)
- Mike, 54 (Sharpsburg)
- Rhonda, 54 (McKeesport)
- Bernadette, 54 (Beechview)