Zachary Barber
@barberza.bsky.social
Organizer, Unionist, Writer, Accordionist
Present: OPEIU
Past: PennEnvironment
Pittsburgh
https://barberza.medium.com/
Present: OPEIU
Past: PennEnvironment
Pittsburgh
https://barberza.medium.com/
Scary stuff this morning!
September 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Scary stuff this morning!
Huge plume of dark smoke visible over Squirrel Hill this morning as apartment on Forward (right off parkway) appears to be ablaze. Fire dept already on the scene and looks to be getting it under control. Traffic backed up in all directions at one of the busiest intersections. Hope everyone's ok!
September 9, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Huge plume of dark smoke visible over Squirrel Hill this morning as apartment on Forward (right off parkway) appears to be ablaze. Fire dept already on the scene and looks to be getting it under control. Traffic backed up in all directions at one of the busiest intersections. Hope everyone's ok!
To no one's great surprise, the 30-minute long Decemberists song was my top song of the year.
The top 5 artists here largely reflect favorites putting out new music, but underneath that I spent a lot of time listening to weirder music that really renewed my faith in true artistry in music.
The top 5 artists here largely reflect favorites putting out new music, but underneath that I spent a lot of time listening to weirder music that really renewed my faith in true artistry in music.
December 4, 2024 at 5:49 PM
To no one's great surprise, the 30-minute long Decemberists song was my top song of the year.
The top 5 artists here largely reflect favorites putting out new music, but underneath that I spent a lot of time listening to weirder music that really renewed my faith in true artistry in music.
The top 5 artists here largely reflect favorites putting out new music, but underneath that I spent a lot of time listening to weirder music that really renewed my faith in true artistry in music.
Cunningham Bird, like Buckingham Nicks, is more fun to think about than listen to, but the cover is often more fun to listen to than the original. Lower highs, higher lows.
Anyway, as a longtime Buckingham Nicks head, I'm glad to see the music live on.
Anyway, as a longtime Buckingham Nicks head, I'm glad to see the music live on.
November 21, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Cunningham Bird, like Buckingham Nicks, is more fun to think about than listen to, but the cover is often more fun to listen to than the original. Lower highs, higher lows.
Anyway, as a longtime Buckingham Nicks head, I'm glad to see the music live on.
Anyway, as a longtime Buckingham Nicks head, I'm glad to see the music live on.
The question with covers is always how the new version stands beside the original. We speak w/ great reverence of covers that surpass the source.
Cunningham Bird, while not the pound-for-pound improvement of Hendrix's "All along the watchtower," may still replace Buckingham Nicks in cultural memory
Cunningham Bird, while not the pound-for-pound improvement of Hendrix's "All along the watchtower," may still replace Buckingham Nicks in cultural memory
November 21, 2024 at 3:41 PM
The question with covers is always how the new version stands beside the original. We speak w/ great reverence of covers that surpass the source.
Cunningham Bird, while not the pound-for-pound improvement of Hendrix's "All along the watchtower," may still replace Buckingham Nicks in cultural memory
Cunningham Bird, while not the pound-for-pound improvement of Hendrix's "All along the watchtower," may still replace Buckingham Nicks in cultural memory
Some good news? About nominations?
Allegheny County Exec Sara Innamorato announced appointments to the Board of Health, following recent hiring of new director, Dr. Iulia Vann.
These people will be responsible for overseeing programs in health, harm prevention, and clean air.
Allegheny County Exec Sara Innamorato announced appointments to the Board of Health, following recent hiring of new director, Dr. Iulia Vann.
These people will be responsible for overseeing programs in health, harm prevention, and clean air.
November 15, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Some good news? About nominations?
Allegheny County Exec Sara Innamorato announced appointments to the Board of Health, following recent hiring of new director, Dr. Iulia Vann.
These people will be responsible for overseeing programs in health, harm prevention, and clean air.
Allegheny County Exec Sara Innamorato announced appointments to the Board of Health, following recent hiring of new director, Dr. Iulia Vann.
These people will be responsible for overseeing programs in health, harm prevention, and clean air.
Starting a new job today w/ Office & Professional Employees International Union. Now more than ever, I'm excited to build worker power and help people harness collective action.
Here are photos from my quiet unemployment, including helping with hurricane recovery in NC and doing GOTV here in PA.
Here are photos from my quiet unemployment, including helping with hurricane recovery in NC and doing GOTV here in PA.
November 14, 2024 at 8:32 PM
Starting a new job today w/ Office & Professional Employees International Union. Now more than ever, I'm excited to build worker power and help people harness collective action.
Here are photos from my quiet unemployment, including helping with hurricane recovery in NC and doing GOTV here in PA.
Here are photos from my quiet unemployment, including helping with hurricane recovery in NC and doing GOTV here in PA.
