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Host Tressa Glover asks folks from her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to share their stories about times when someone changed their lives for the better. YINZ* ARE GOOD celebrates the good stuff that’s happening out there and the good people who remind us that kindness, compassion and sincerity exist, even in these precarious times. If you have a story to share, please give us a call or send us an email: 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com *Yinz = Pittsburgh‘s version of Y’all. Artwork by Mike Rubino

Host Tressa Glover asks folks from her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to share their stories about times when someone changed their lives for the better. YINZ* ARE GOOD celebrates the good stuff that’s happening out there and the good people who remind us that kindness, compassion and sincerity exist, even in these precarious times. If you have a story to share, please give us a call or send us an email: 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com *Yinz = Pittsburgh‘s version of Y’all. Artwork by Mike Rubino

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Host Tressa Glover asks folks from her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to share their stories about times when someone changed their lives for the better. YINZ* ARE GOOD celebrates the good stuff that’s happening out there and the good people who remind us that kindness, compassion and sincerity exist, even in these precarious times. If you have a story to share, please give us a call or send us an email: 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com *Yinz = Pittsburgh‘s version of Y’all. Artwork by Mike Rubino

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English

Episodes

Ep. 22 Treasure House Fashions, Fill-In-The-Blank & Name That Neighborhood: Beechview or Penn Hills?

6/4/2021
Featuring the inspiring and life-changing work being done by Sally Power and her non-profit resale clothing shop, Treasure House Fashions. Also, listeners fill in the blanks and a new guest tries her hand at Name That Neighborhood: Beechview or Penn Hills? Treasure House Fashions www.thfashions.org 7607 McKnight Rd. Pgh PA 15237 Have a story to share with us? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com

Duration:00:50:59

Ep. 21 Helping the Homeless One Step At A Time, The People Making Yinz’ Lives Better, and a Meetup

5/21/2021
Featuring Audrey and Amy Wetterau from Socks With A Mission, Listeners’ stories, and Name That Neighborhood: Monroeville or Zelienople? www.sockswithamission.org Have a story to share with us? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com

Duration:00:47:47

Ep. 20 FLM Haiti, Fill-In-The-Blanks, and Mother’s Day gratitude

5/7/2021
A wonderful conversation with Russell Bynum, Deputy Executive Director of FLM Haiti, Fill-In-The-Blanks, and Name That Neighborhood: Highland Park or Midland? Also, Mother’s Day gratitude. www.flmhaiti.org Hope on the Move 5K for Haiti May 15, 2021 www.flmhaiti.org/walk Have a story to share with us? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com

Duration:00:44:35

Ep. 19 THRIVE, Waves of Gratitude, and NTN: Aspinwall or McCandless?

4/23/2021
An inspiring chat with Pauline Spring, Director of THRIVE and a visit to Aspinwall Riverfront Park’s “Waves of Gratitude” Also, the 18th installment of Name That Neighborhood: Aspinwall or McCandless? THRIVE www.thrivepittsburgh.org Have a story to share with us? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com www.YinzAreGood.com

Duration:00:48:56

Ep. 18 What makes our listeners laugh, When She Thrives, and NTN: Donora or Coraopolis?

4/9/2021
A wonderful conversation with Tiffany Huff-Strothers, Founder and CEO of When She Thrives and Listeners Fill in the Blank: Whenever I need a good laugh, I think about the time when _______. When She Thrives www.whenshethrives.org -Ladies Big Hat Tea - May 1st, 2021 www.whenshethrives.org/events -For text updates, Text FOMO to 833-530-1162 Have a story to share with us? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com www.YinzAreGood.com

Duration:00:48:01

Ep. 17 Our Listeners Give Thanks and A Chat with North Hills Community Outreach

3/26/2021
An interview with Tom Baker and Erica Cochran from North Hills Community Outreach, the return of Name That Neighborhood and Listeners Fill in the Blanks: I’ve never had a chance to thank ___ for ___ and I’d like to do so now. North Hills Community Outreach www.NHCO.org Interested in Volunteering? Contact Tom Baker or Erica Cochran tjbaker@nhco.org emcochran@nhco.org Have a story to share with us? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com

Duration:00:44:12

Ep. 16 The Family House, VolunTOTS, and a tribute to Tressa’s mom

3/13/2021
Chats with Jennifer March from The Family House and Cami Teacoach from VolunTOTS, and a tribute to Tressa’s mom, who passed away on March 7, 2021. www.familyhouse.org Instagram: familyhousepgh Voluntotspgh@gmail.com Instagram: voluntotspgh Have a story to share with us? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com

Duration:00:50:20

BONUS EPISODE! FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT ON MARCH 4th @ 2:00pm

3/2/2021
https://www.facebook.com/102166861694095/videos/887724675134073/ Our very first Facebook Live event is happening on Thursday, March 4th at 2:00pm! Our plan was to go live from the Sprezzatura Italian Cafe & Catering kitchen as they prepare delicious meals in celebration of “Grandma Month”. Unfortunately, early on the 4th, construction caused Sprezzatura’s water to be shut off so we had to reschedule. But! We still went live and had a great time (see link above) Also, learn about the upcoming...

Duration:00:04:18

Ep. 15 The West View Hub, more notes of gratitude & stories about your pets/fur babies

2/25/2021
Featuring the West View Hub, continued words of thanks for our incredible health care workers, stories about your best “furry” friends, and a new guest tries her hand at Name That Neighborhood. www.westviewhub.org Want to be a volunteer tutor? Email Scott Pavlot directly at westviewhub@gmail.com Our newest fill-in-the-blank: I’ve never had a chance to thank ____ for ______, and I’d like to do so now. Thank you! We’d love to hear your story about a time when someone changed your life for the...

Duration:00:30:45

Ep. 14 Gratitude for Our Health Care Workers

2/12/2021
This episode features your words of thanks for our incredible health care workers. And, as always, our Name That Neighborhood segment. www.nurse.org https://www.babborthodontics.com/ We’d love to hear your story about a time when someone changed your life for the better! *Voicemail: 1-833-399-GOOD *Email: YinzAreGood@gmail.com *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Yinz-Are-Good-102166861694095/ *Instagram: www.Instagram.com/YinzAreGood www.yinzaregood.com

Duration:00:32:39

Ep. 13 A Network for Good, Spreading Love, and a New “Name That Neighborhood” Guest

1/29/2021
This episode features The Good People Network, a story about Spreading Love Through Skateboarding, and a new guest on Name That Neighborhood. https://thegoodpeoplenetwork.org/ https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMJThyx7x/ Want to share a story about a time when someone changed your life for the better? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com

Duration:00:42:03

Ep. 12 A Home for Many, A Group for Good, & Your Favorite Memories

1/15/2021
This episode features The Lemington Home for the Aged, The Aurora Reading Group of Pittsburgh and more of your fill-in-the-blanks. Special thanks to Charles Succop and @pghthenandnow. Want to share a story about a time when someone changed your life for the better? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com www.yinzaregood.com

Duration:00:33:27

Ep. 11 2020’s Bright Spots, Notes of Gratitude, & Pittsburgh Traditions

12/30/2020
Our “Silver Linings” episode! Listeners fill in the blanks: Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of 2020, there were some bright spots in my life, like ____. I want to thank ___ for ___. Want to share a story about a time when someone changed your life for the better? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com Host Tressa Glover asks folks from her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to share their stories about times when someone changed their lives for the better. Yinz Are Good celebrates the good stuff...

Duration:00:24:14

Ep. 10 Your Notes of Thanks & Holiday Memories, Sprezzatura Café & Catering, and NTN.

12/14/2020
Listeners fill in the blanks: I want to thank ___ for ___. When I think of the holidays, a memory that always makes me smile is ___. Jennifer Saffron, Proprietress of Sprezzatura Café and Catering, shares a gratitude post and we chat about the incredible ways Sprezzatura is helping those in need in the community. www.sprezzaturapgh.com Want to share a story about a time when someone changed your life for the better? 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com​ Host Tressa Glover asks folks...

Duration:00:39:14

Ep. 9 Your Favorite Holiday Memories, A Glover Tradition and Name That Neighborhood

11/30/2020
Host Tressa Glover asks folks from her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to share their stories about times when someone changed their lives for the better. Could have been a friend, a colleague, even a stranger...It can be a story that changed the course of their life or simply the course of their day. ​ Yinz* Are Good celebrates the good stuff that’s happening out there and the good people who remind us that kindness, compassion and sincerity exist, even in these precarious times. Episode 9...

Duration:00:29:43

Ep. 8 The Northside Holiday Market, MARES & KAPS (a new web series) & Name That Neighborhood

11/17/2020
Host Tressa Glover asks folks from her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to share their stories about times when someone changed their lives for the better. Could have been a friend, a colleague, even a stranger...It can be a story that changed the course of their life or simply the course of their day. Episode 8 features the Northside Holiday Market, which supports local artists, and the new Pittsburgh-based web series, MARES & KAPS. http://www.pittsburghnorthside.com/ https://www.maresnkaps.com/...

Duration:00:47:46

Ep. 7 What We’re Grateful For, The Homestead Streetside Gallery & Name That Neighborhood

11/2/2020
Host Tressa Glover asks folks from her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to share their stories about times when someone changed their lives for the better. Could have been a friend, a colleague, even a stranger...It can be a story that changed the course of their life or simply the course of their day. ​ Yinz* Are Good celebrates the good stuff that’s happening out there and the good people who remind us that kindness, compassion and sincerity exist, even in these precarious times. This episode...

Duration:00:34:56

Ep. 6 Thank Yous to Teachers and Pittsburgh Restaurant Workers Aid

10/19/2020
Stories of thanks and shout outs to teachers. Featuring Pittsburgh Restaurant Workers Aid. To request a Care Package Delivery: https://secure.everyaction.com/FN_q3VKbp0mxBxIxJWcKcg2 To learn about volunteer opportunities: https://secure.everyaction.com/ew8Y1sVLBkKzFbf_wHba7w2 Host Tressa Glover asks folks in Pittsburgh, PA to share their stories about times when someone changed their lives for the better. YINZ* ARE GOOD celebrates the good stuff that’s happening out there and the good people...

Duration:00:28:33

Ep. 5 A Quick Visit, An Initiative and A Show for a Good Cause

10/2/2020
Host Tressa Glover asks folks from her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to share their stories of times when someone changed their lives for the better. YINZ* ARE GOOD celebrates the good stuff that’s happening out there and the good people who remind us that kindness, compassion and sincerity exist, even in these precarious times. This episode features the Pitt Pandemic Service Initiative and Off The Record 2.0 Off the Record 2.0 Show & Food Bank Donation info: This virtual event is free....

Duration:00:32:34

Ep. 4 A Job Well Done, A Mother’s Love and our 4th Installment of Name That Neighborhood

9/18/2020
Host Tressa Glover asks folks from her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA to share their stories of times when someone changed their lives for the better. YINZ* ARE GOOD celebrates the good stuff that’s happening out there and the good people who remind us that kindness, compassion and sincerity exist, even in these uncertain times. If you live in the Pittsburgh area and have a story to share, please give us a call or send us an email: 1-833-399-GOOD yinzaregood@gmail.com *Yinz = Pittsburgh‘s...

Duration:00:28:10

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