Category Archives: Feedback From Our Friends

Voices of Duquesne – Christmas 2017

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Jim

Hi James, I am in need of a recipe for Christmas Eve mushroom soup that uses fresh mushrooms and NO sauerkraut. That was my mothers recipe from a long time ago. My mother was born in Slovakia and must have gotten that recipe … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Memories, Church and School - Holy Trinity, Feedback From Our Friends, Food and Restaurants, Hunky Celebrations, Miscellaneous | 11 Comments

Voices from Duquesne – August 27, 2013

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Jim

Hi Jim, Thank you sooo much for your blog “Duquesne Hunky”.  Have really been enjoying reading the archives and reminiscing. As I said in my post on the blog today, we lived on Orchard Court off of Center St until … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne History, Duquesne's Special Citizens, Feedback From Our Friends, Miscellaneous, Movies, Music, Radio and TV, The Steel Mills | 29 Comments

One of Duquesne’s Own Sport Heros!

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Jim

I have learned SO much about the town that we all love since beginning this blog. Stories about people, places and events that were perhaps destined to be lost forever, have now been noted, recapped and made available to Duquesne … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne High School, Duquesne Public Schools, Duquesne's Special Citizens, Feedback From Our Friends, Sports | 9 Comments

Testing Your Holy Name Memory

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Jim

OK my fellow Holy Namers and Duquesners, time to dust off some grade school memories! I received the following question from one of our blog’s readers and need your help. I vaguely remember her grandfather’s name, but the part about … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Name, Feedback From Our Friends, Parents | 8 Comments

All In The Name Of Progress???

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Jim

I received a wonder email from Michael Ferchak that shared many of his recollections about his youth in Duquesne. Mike grew up on Chestnut Street, off of Center Street. I attempted to find an image of Mike’s home, but not knowing … Continue reading →

Posted in Church and School - Holy Trinity, Duquesne Buildings, Feedback From Our Friends, Stores and Businesses | 7 Comments

Duquesne Dateline – May, 1956

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Jim

What a thrill! Yesterday I received an email from Bob Vislay that brought to mind an event in Duquesne’s history that I had nearly forgotten about. Along with his recollections from the event, Bob also sent pictures from his personal … Continue reading →

Posted in Duquesne Buildings, Duquesne History, Feedback From Our Friends, Historic Events, Springtime | 6 Comments

News From A Duquesne Neighbor

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Jim

Periodically, I receive emails from some of our former Duquesne friends and neighbors. I received the following email from George Simcina and wanted to pass it along to you. When I saw that it was from someone by the name … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas Memories, Feedback From Our Friends | 1 Comment

Voices From Duquesne – October 1, 2011

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Jim

Allow me to begin this posting of Voices from Duquesne with my regular reminder. I post messages that I receive from current and former Duquesne friends and neighbors on the 1st and 15th of each month in VOICES FROM DUQUESNE.  … Continue reading →

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Voices From Duquesne – September 15, 2011

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Jim

I have to say, the past three weeks have been rather strange in my area of the country! Since the end of August, we’ve had an earthquake, a hurricane, floods and today, a tornado that hit Ocean City! Since it isn’t … Continue reading →

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Voices from Duquesne – September 1, 2011

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Jim

“The most beautiful discovery true friends make, is that they can grow separately without growing apart.” Elizabeth Foley I’m a bit premature in publishing this post, but once again, I was amazed at the number of folks who have responded and … Continue reading →

Posted in Feedback From Our Friends | 3 Comments