These topics air Tuesday December 2, 2014 at noon and 8pm on 90.5 WESA. Join the conversation LIVE between 12pm & 1 pm weekdays at 412-246-2002.
Black Fridays and Cyber Mondays and Small Biz Saturdays and....
Black Friday sales are down and Cyber Monday sales continue to increase. So, what is the biggest shopping day of the year? And what is trending in Pittsburgh? We'll talk with Duquesne University marketing professor Audrey Guskey about the ways that times are changing for retailers.
Big Plans for Tiny Houses
With plenty of vacant lots and room for green space, the Garfield neighborhood has come up with a plan to revitalize the area. Tiny homes could attract residents and be the key to remaking the area. Joining us to share this vision for Garfield is Rick Swartz, executive director of the Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation.
WESA Celebrates - Paul Abernathy
Four years ago, after graduating from the seminary, Paul Abernathy made it his mission to help people living in the Hill District. His efforts resulted in the opening of the thrift shop called FOCUS. It stands for the Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve. It also stands for Food, Occupation, Clothing, Understanding and Shelter, which are needed in this community. Paul Abernathy is the profile subject of this week’s WESA Celebrates.
Business Segment - Garfield
Cities are made up of a collection of neighborhoods with unique features and characteristics. On the first Tuesday of the month, business contributor Rebecca Harris will focus on one of the city’s neighborhoods. Today's focus is on Garfield.
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