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David S. Rotenstein

David S. Rotenstein is a historian, folklorist, and award-winning freelance writer. He has a Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and he writes about urban history, race, and the history of organized crime in Pittsburgh.

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Pittsburgh introduced public toilets in 1915, so why didn’t they survive?  

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The story behind Pittsburgh’s first public restrooms and why they were forgotten has deep ties to civil rights history.

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Charles E. Davis built homes for Pittsburgh’s Black middle class that still endure

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Pittsburgh garages store history from bootlegging to radio

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South Side’s tarnished reputation may be contributing to its gentrification

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What’s up with the South Side? Playwright Tami Dixon drops in — again 

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These Pittsburgh-area roadhouses and resorts served Black travelers off the beaten path

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After Covid, seasonal workers melted away from Pittsburgh’s ice cream shops

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‘Steel City Mafia’ fills a gap in local mob history — cement shoes not required

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Historian Ralph Proctor Jr. wants to ensure the Hill District he knew isn’t forgotten

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Who connects the Harlem Renaissance to Pittsburgh? The Barber of the Hill

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