Posted in Articles on June 11, 2008 | No Comments »
From the Pittsburgh Post Gazette:
But theres much more to experience in Johnstown. Explore beyond the basic “flood” attractions and youll find both harsh and heartwarming stories about the trials European immigrants faced when they flocked here to make new lives. In fact, give it some thought and youll realize visiting Johnstown is a memorable way [...]
Posted in Articles, Modern life, tagged tales of the weird on May 14, 2008 | No Comments »
The Associated Press
Whew. Don’t know how many nights I laid awake worrying about that doctrinal dilemma…
Posted in Articles, tagged "election 2008", politics on April 27, 2008 | No Comments »
The presidential election that blew through our region has now flown off to other locations in the shifting quest for votes and delegates.
We’re left to feel like the guy whose crazy, demanding girlfriend has moved on to another love interest. We appreciate the peace and quiet, but we kind of miss the attention.
The Tribune Democrat, [...]
Posted in "Johnstown PA", Articles on April 23, 2008 | 2 Comments »
All of you who were insulted by the New York Times depiction of Johnstown are going to freaking LOVE this:
http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1416570538/bclid1504426214/bctid1515879220
…they should’ve gone whole hog and used polkas as the background music.
You know, The Powers That Be in this town need to take a hard look at how outsiders see us before they point fingers at [...]
Posted in "Johnstown PA", Articles, tagged "election 2008", politics on April 18, 2008 | No Comments »
Most of those I talked to, however, knew or sensed that the old days were gone for good, that Big Steel was done for in Johnstown and that government couldn’t or wouldn’t help much, if at all. They were on their own, they knew. And they were “bitter,” just as Obama said they were.
NJ.com
Posted in Articles, tagged "election 2008", "Johnstown PA", politics on April 15, 2008 | No Comments »
We live in a democracy, where everyone is supposed to get a say. This year, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, got to speak up and be heard, and we have Hillary Clinton’s tenacity to thank.
WMC Commentary — April 14, 2008
DISCLAIMER: Sometimes the people who moved away can be more wrong-headed and stereotyping than complete outsiders about the people [...]
Posted in Articles, tagged DotPenn, Johnstown Flood, satire on April 10, 2008 | No Comments »
DotPenn
We think if anyone knows the power and the fury of water, as well as the ability to make a buck or two from disasters, it’s the people of Johnstown,”
LULZ. I can remember when the local Powers That Be tried to build a tourist industry around it….
Posted in Articles, tagged "election 2008", "Johnstown PA", Johnstown, politics on April 1, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Obama Is Moving to Down-to-Earth Oratory
So in Johnstown, a small, economically depressed city tucked in a valley hard by the Little Conemaugh River, Mr. Obama on Saturday spoke to the gritty reality of a city that ranks dead last on the Census Bureau’s list of places likely to attract American workers.
And still no love [...]
Posted in Articles on April 1, 2008 | No Comments »
Obama dons a blue collar — baltimoresun.com
And the local shout-outs keep rolling in this article from the Baltimore Sun, with Quecreek and Vinco mentioned (hey Vinco! You were mentioned!), and thankfully there is nary a hunting rifle nor dead animal head in sight….
Posted in Articles, tagged "election 2008", "local politics" on March 25, 2008 | No Comments »
In Pennsylvania Towns, a Sense of Disenfranchisement as Primary Vote Nears
Some people in Johnstown last week, for instance, said they were convinced the economy was in the hands of a few globally powerful people beyond the reach of electoral change, and so might not bother to vote.
Hmmn, maybe it’s that group of guys in [...]
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