John Akey
@jpakey99.bsky.social
Come for the bad sports takes, stay for the good urbanism takes.
RIT, FIRST Robotic, and VEX Robotics Alumn.
RIT, FIRST Robotic, and VEX Robotics Alumn.
Last year, we had tweet limits on NHL FA day.
This year, Twitter is fully down on NFL FA day.
If MLB had a FA kickoff day, I would hate to be Twitter on that day next year. But alas
This year, Twitter is fully down on NFL FA day.
If MLB had a FA kickoff day, I would hate to be Twitter on that day next year. But alas
March 10, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Last year, we had tweet limits on NHL FA day.
This year, Twitter is fully down on NFL FA day.
If MLB had a FA kickoff day, I would hate to be Twitter on that day next year. But alas
This year, Twitter is fully down on NFL FA day.
If MLB had a FA kickoff day, I would hate to be Twitter on that day next year. But alas
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A driver murdered a woman in Oakland this morning.
When will our local electeds in Pittsburgh start taking vision zero seriously?
www.wpxi.com/news/local/w...
When will our local electeds in Pittsburgh start taking vision zero seriously?
www.wpxi.com/news/local/w...
Woman killed in hit-and-run while crossing the street in Oakland, police working to identify driver
Police said camera footage is currently being reviewed to determine the vehicle involved.
www.wpxi.com
December 5, 2024 at 3:30 PM
A driver murdered a woman in Oakland this morning.
When will our local electeds in Pittsburgh start taking vision zero seriously?
www.wpxi.com/news/local/w...
When will our local electeds in Pittsburgh start taking vision zero seriously?
www.wpxi.com/news/local/w...
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I second this. Not only should we review things specific to that intersection/road, but also look for root causes so we can preemptively apply fixes to other roads before someone dies.
I truly believe that any time a traffic death occurs, there should be an automatic trigger to study safety improvements for that section of infrastructure.
We do this with so many other aspects of public safety but carnage on our streets never gets a second look!
We do this with so many other aspects of public safety but carnage on our streets never gets a second look!
December 5, 2024 at 6:08 PM
I second this. Not only should we review things specific to that intersection/road, but also look for root causes so we can preemptively apply fixes to other roads before someone dies.
Reading Monroeville's Zoning Ordinance is a hilarious endeavor—for example, the C-3 mixed-use district. "Reduce the need for parking structures" all while still having insane minimum parking requirements.
December 3, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Reading Monroeville's Zoning Ordinance is a hilarious endeavor—for example, the C-3 mixed-use district. "Reduce the need for parking structures" all while still having insane minimum parking requirements.
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hotel foreclosure might be converted to affordable housing. Recently, a hotel bankruptcy on North Shore tried to convert to affordable housing but failed
www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
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www.bizjournals.com
December 2, 2024 at 6:43 PM
hotel foreclosure might be converted to affordable housing. Recently, a hotel bankruptcy on North Shore tried to convert to affordable housing but failed
www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
Eat N Park Christmas Tree commercial spotted. Holiday season commencing.
November 28, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Eat N Park Christmas Tree commercial spotted. Holiday season commencing.
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Grateful that Sam DeMarco agrees with @bethanyhallam.bsky.social that Allegheny County needs to do a reassessment. We should make sure reassessments are regular and fair.
November 27, 2024 at 2:03 AM
Grateful that Sam DeMarco agrees with @bethanyhallam.bsky.social that Allegheny County needs to do a reassessment. We should make sure reassessments are regular and fair.
BLDC deadline move was a disaster. Good to cut him loose now.
Sad to see Joe gone but the 2nd half was rough for him. Probably the right move
Sad to see Joe gone but the 2nd half was rough for him. Probably the right move
Source: The Pirates are expected to non-tender outfielders Connor Joe and Bryan De La Cruz
November 23, 2024 at 12:08 AM
BLDC deadline move was a disaster. Good to cut him loose now.
Sad to see Joe gone but the 2nd half was rough for him. Probably the right move
Sad to see Joe gone but the 2nd half was rough for him. Probably the right move
So, Republicans draw the line at a scathing house ethics report. Good to know
MATT GAETZ HAS WITHDRAWN HIS NOMINATION TO BE AG
November 21, 2024 at 5:55 PM
So, Republicans draw the line at a scathing house ethics report. Good to know
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240 unit apartment building proposed for the Strip District is going before the planning commission next Tuesday.
November 19, 2024 at 11:09 PM
240 unit apartment building proposed for the Strip District is going before the planning commission next Tuesday.
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Mt. Oliver business district. Walkable from nearby houses.
Mt. Oliver is the 10th densest town in PA at 10,013.8/sq mi. Good urbanism is not just for big cities, but also small towns.
Mt. Oliver is the 10th densest town in PA at 10,013.8/sq mi. Good urbanism is not just for big cities, but also small towns.
November 19, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Mt. Oliver business district. Walkable from nearby houses.
Mt. Oliver is the 10th densest town in PA at 10,013.8/sq mi. Good urbanism is not just for big cities, but also small towns.
Mt. Oliver is the 10th densest town in PA at 10,013.8/sq mi. Good urbanism is not just for big cities, but also small towns.
Poor one out for the Padre fan in your life. Their delusion was similar to mine on November 5th
Paul Skenes is inevitable.
Say hello to your 2024 National League Rookie of the Year.
Say hello to your 2024 National League Rookie of the Year.
November 18, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Poor one out for the Padre fan in your life. Their delusion was similar to mine on November 5th
Should have been unanimous
November 18, 2024 at 11:35 PM
Should have been unanimous
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Nice urban residential street in Dormont.
Alabama Ave has narrow streets, trees, sidewalks, and homes with minimum front setbacks.
At 11,264.7/sq mi, Dormont is the 4th densest town in PA! You do not need a large apartment building to have a nice walkable, urban community.
Alabama Ave has narrow streets, trees, sidewalks, and homes with minimum front setbacks.
At 11,264.7/sq mi, Dormont is the 4th densest town in PA! You do not need a large apartment building to have a nice walkable, urban community.
November 18, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Nice urban residential street in Dormont.
Alabama Ave has narrow streets, trees, sidewalks, and homes with minimum front setbacks.
At 11,264.7/sq mi, Dormont is the 4th densest town in PA! You do not need a large apartment building to have a nice walkable, urban community.
Alabama Ave has narrow streets, trees, sidewalks, and homes with minimum front setbacks.
At 11,264.7/sq mi, Dormont is the 4th densest town in PA! You do not need a large apartment building to have a nice walkable, urban community.
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Converting old office buildings into housing is good, but also expensive. We need to be building new construction as well.
www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
www.bizjournals.com
November 14, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Converting old office buildings into housing is good, but also expensive. We need to be building new construction as well.
www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
www.bizjournals.com/pittsburgh/n...
Just got an ad for breed reveal party. We have gone too far as a society.
November 14, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Just got an ad for breed reveal party. We have gone too far as a society.
Very rarely does the funniest thing happen, but the onion buying Infowars definitely qualifies.
November 14, 2024 at 4:04 PM
Very rarely does the funniest thing happen, but the onion buying Infowars definitely qualifies.
If only there was a way to raise tax revenue without raising taxes...oh wait
November 13, 2024 at 4:06 PM
If only there was a way to raise tax revenue without raising taxes...oh wait
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🚨🚨🚨T EXPANSION🚨🚨🚨
November 13, 2024 at 12:12 AM
🚨🚨🚨T EXPANSION🚨🚨🚨
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Lockhart St in the Deutschtown Historic District.
Trees, narrow roadway, sidewalks, minimum front setbacks.
Trees, narrow roadway, sidewalks, minimum front setbacks.
November 12, 2024 at 3:34 PM
Lockhart St in the Deutschtown Historic District.
Trees, narrow roadway, sidewalks, minimum front setbacks.
Trees, narrow roadway, sidewalks, minimum front setbacks.
Could you imagine not wanting the pirates to draft Paul Skenes 1.1.
Me neither (I can post this to blue sky. My posts on that other site don't count)
Me neither (I can post this to blue sky. My posts on that other site don't count)
Paul Skenes is named a Finalist for both NL Cy Young and NL Rookie of the Year.
November 12, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Could you imagine not wanting the pirates to draft Paul Skenes 1.1.
Me neither (I can post this to blue sky. My posts on that other site don't count)
Me neither (I can post this to blue sky. My posts on that other site don't count)
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Empty land and parking lot turns into a 3-building complex with 360 apartments near the Martin Luther King East Busway.
2012 -> 2016
2012 -> 2016
November 11, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Empty land and parking lot turns into a 3-building complex with 360 apartments near the Martin Luther King East Busway.
2012 -> 2016
2012 -> 2016