Route 30: Stories from Westmoreland County, a Pitt-Greensburg Production

Episode 3 demonstrates how small business owners create spaces where communities form, helping make the culture of regional areas like Greensburg, PA. In this episode, you will hear from the owner of Cálese Coffee and the founder of the Downtown Pittsburgh Project. Episode 3 was written, recorded, and produced by student researchers Timaia Lewis and Emily Druga. The faculty advisor for this episod...

Episode 2 explores the role of poetry in the formation of a local region like Westmoreland, PA. What makes poetry local? Who are your local poets, what keeps them motivated, and who are they writing for? In this episode, you will hear from poet and social practice artist Joy Katz, Dave Newman, Assistant Professor of Creative Writing and head of WPA Press at Pitt-Greensburg; and local poet Richard...

Episode 1 asks how educators and students in Westmoreland County, PA are responding to national politics that have challenged the way we teach the history of the United States. In this episode, you will hear from Tom Pratt, a high school history teacher in Latrobe, Trenton Wood, the president of the history club at Pitt-Greensburg, Abby Graham-Pardus, the head of a local grassroots organization, a...

Episode 0 introduces listeners to Rt. 30, a new podcast production from the students of Pitt-Greensburg in Westmoreland County, PA. This trailer previews two forthcoming episodes that will be featured in the podcast’s first season. Episode 0 was written, recorded, and produced by student researcher Miguel Perez. Our theme music was written and recorded by Nicholas Cataldo. Rt. 30 is sponsored by t...