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Some arguments are better read. Others are better heard.
This page gathers written work, with selected pieces also available in audio.


Democracy Isn’t a Spectator Sport. Tomorrow, It’s Game Day.
We often convince ourselves that democracy is safe so long as we keep its trappings: voting, legislatures, courts. But the true strength...
May 19, 2025


Building Streets for People: A New Vision for Mt. Lebanon and Dormont
This spring, Mt. Lebanon and Dormont are embarking on something simple but transformative: creating a shared Active Transportation Plan ....
May 9, 2025


Exciting news!
I had the opportunity to join The Debtwire Muni Lowdown podcast to dive into some of the challenges and opportunities facing...
Feb 13, 2025


Road Work
The designs of our car-centric communities, which were meant to facilitate the movement of people, have disconnected us from our...
Mar 29, 2022


Mt. Lebanon examines replacing closed pedestrian stairway
On Tuesday, January 11th the Mt Lebanon Commission discussed the replacement of a set of closed pedestrian stairs between Inglewood Drive...
Jan 20, 2022


Mt. Lebanon Commission reorganizes with new president
The Almanac - by Harry Funk, January 5, 2022 https://thealmanac.net/news/mt-lebanon-commission-reorganizes-with-new-president/article_a9c...
Jan 5, 2022


Statement at Mt Lebanon, PA Reorganization Meeting
Mt Lebanon, Pennsylvania - January 4, 2022. Andrew Flynn, the incoming Commission President of Mt Lebanon, Pennsylvania made remarks...
Jan 5, 2022


REDUCING OUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Investing in green technology helps bring greenhouse gas levels down. Mt. Lebanon will be getting carbon-free electricity for the next...
Dec 17, 2021


Planning For A Sustainable Future
Something’s gotta give. Globally, we’ve had eight of the top 10 warmest years on record since 1998, resulting in melted glaciers, causing...
Dec 17, 2021


Mt. Lebanon commissioners approve intersection improvement
The intersection of Washington Road and Bower Hill Road in Mt. Lebanon will soon see some improvements including the widening of Bower...
Feb 4, 2019
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