Author Archives: Jim

There are just a few days remaining before Christmas Day arrives. As usual, I have no hopes of seeing a White Christmas here on the shore, with temperatures expected to be in the mid-70’s. It will be far from the … Continue reading →

There is no Christmas song that immediately takes me back to Christmas in Duquesne as instantly as the carol “In a Manger Lowly.” I posted a video on this blog as well as YouTube, that I put together a few … Continue reading →

I never get enough of this story. I only wish I would have had the chance to be there. I was just born to late! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! The following article appeared in The Duquesne Times on November 30, 1950. … Continue reading →

It’s been a while since I last posted anything new to our blog. I seem to having longer and longer dry spells between posts, and I apologize for that. I would love to be able to post more and more, … Continue reading →

During my recent four month hiatus, I, no, WE lost a friend, mentor, neighbor and a true curator of all things Duquesne and Mifflin Township.   JIM HARTMAN 1945-2015 I began writing The Duquesne Hunky almost 5 years ago. Shortly … Continue reading →

As I review past issues of The Duquesne Times, I occasionally come across articles that make me understand that living in Duquesne was far from living in a vacuum went it came to world events. Case in point: May 7, … Continue reading →

I am sure that many of you are aware that Fr. Dennis Colamarino, of the Christ the Light of the World parishes in Duquesne, lost his courageous battle against ALS on March 28, 2015. I have spoken about Fr. Dennis … Continue reading →

The fact that it has been 120 days since I last posted to my blog, has led some of you to believe that I’ve fallen off the face of the earth. To be perfectly honest, that is exactly how I … Continue reading →