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NEW BEGINNINGS PHOTO BY 18RICCO

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AFTERMATHER PHOTO

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  THIS IS NOT A WAR ZONE!!! THIS IS ROAD WORK IN PITTSBURGH ENOUGH SAID!!!! LOL... #18RICCO #RICCOJLMARTRELLO #NODAYSOFF #JLMARTRELLO #PITTSBURGHPHOTOGRAHER #PITTSBURGHVIDEOGRAPHER #PITTSBURGH #PITTSBURGHROADWORK #PITTSBURGHCONSTRUCTION https://www.viewbug.com/photo/99646729

LEADING THE WAY PHOTO

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  THE BIKE COPS LED THE WAY FOR THIS PROTEST AS EVERYONE WALKED THROUGH THE COMMUNITY THE POLICE BIKES BLOCKED THE SIDE ROADS SO NO ONE WOULD GET HIT WHIE THEY WERE IN THE STREET. #18RICCO   #RICCOJLMARTRELLO   #NODAYSOFF   #JLMARTRELLO   #PITTSBURGHPHOTOGRAHER   #PITTSBURGHVIDEOGRAPHER   #PITTSBURGH   #PITTSBURGHPOLICE   #BIKECOPS   #PROTEST https://www.viewbug.com/photo/99646734  

KEYS PHOTO

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TO BE HONEST I HAVE TO GO BACK IN THE ARKIVE TO FIND THESE PHOTOS TO TELL YOU WHERE AND WHO THIS WAS. LOVE IT THOUGH ITS LIKE SHOWWING YOUR HANDS CREATING A SOUND OR WORKING HANDS CAUSE THIS IS A CAREER. #18RICCO #RICCOJLMARTRELLO #NODAYSOFF #JLMARTRELLO #PITTSBURGHPHOTOGRAHER #PITTSBURGHVIDEOGRAPHER #PITTSBURGH #PITTSBURGHMUSICIAN #PITTSBURGHPIANOPLAYER #PIANOPLAYER https://www.viewbug.com/photo/99646736

RAKIM THE AUTHOR

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  I WAS AT AN EVENT IN PITTSBURGH WHERE RAKIM WAS DOING AN INTERVIEW AND Q N A AND A MEET AND GREET. YEAH TOTALLY DOPE. I GOT THIS PHOTO TO POST IT SO YOU KNOW HE GOT A BOOK OUT CAUSE A LOT OF PEOPLE DIDNT KNOW. I DIDNT KNOW. RAKIM A REAL COOL DUDE AS WELL. TALKED TO ALL HIS F ANS TOOK PHOTOS WITH FANS EVEN GOT ON THE ONES AND TWOS AT THE MEET AND GREET. REAL COOL DUDE! #18RICCO #RICCOJLMARTRELLO #NODAYSOFF #JLMARTRELLO #PITTSBURGHPHOTOGRAHER #PITTSBURGHVIDEOGRAPHER #PITTSBURGH #RAKIM #RAKIMTHEGODEMCEE #THEGODEMCEE #HIPHOP #RAPPER https://www.viewbug.com/photo/99646738

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE...

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  I WAS COVERING AN EVENT IN THE HILL DISTRICT WHEN I HEARD THIS YOUNG WOMAN WAS GOING TO PERFORM SOME FIRE BREATHING STUNTS. I LOVE FIRE PERFORMERS. I ADJUSTED MY SETTING ON MY CAMERA SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE GETTING THIS PHOTO. I LIKE THIS ONE THE MOST I BELIEVE. #18RICCO   #RICCOJLMARTRELLO   #NODAYSOFF   #JLMARTRELLO   #PITTSBURGHPHOTOGRAHER   #PITTSBURGHVIDEOGRAPHER   #PITTSBURGH https://www. viewbug.com/photo/99646740

WHATCHA EATEN

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 CLICK THE LINK TO SEE THIS PHOTO  I WAS AT A COUNTRY CLUB COVERING A STORY. WHEN I GOT DONE I GRABBED SOME FOOD AND A DRINK AND SAT OUTSIDE TO WAIT TO DO A PHONE INTERVIEW FOR ANOTHER STORY I WAS WORKING ON WHEN I SEEN THIS GUY TIE THIS GUY UP TO THE TABLE AS HE WNT INSIDE TO GRAB A DRINK. HE TOLD ME HIS NAME HOWEVER I FORGOT WHAT IT WAS. HE WAS LOOKING AT ME LIKE HE WANTED MY FOOD. YES EVEN A CUTE DOG CAN NOT GET MY FOOD FROM MY PLATE. LOL #18RICCO   #RICCOJLMARTRELLO   #NODAYSOFF   #JLMARTRELLO   #PITTSBURGHPHOTOGRAHER   #PITTSBURGHVIDEOGRAPHER   #PITTSBURGH   #PITTSBURGHCOUNTRYCLUB   #DOG   #BULLDOG https://www.viewbug.com/photo/99646739

VIPER PHOTO

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  I SHOT ALL THE SNAKES THAT I COULD AT THE PITTSBURGH ZOO. THIS GUY IS A VIPER OF SOME SORT THINK A DIAMOND HEAD OR SOMETHING. STILL IF THERE WASNT GLASS THERE I THINK HE WOULD OF STRIKED ME. YOU CAN SEE IT IN HIS EYES- #18RICCO #RICCOJLMARTRELLO #NODAYSOFF #JLMARTRELLO #PITTSBURGHPHOTOGRAHER #PITTSBURGHVIDEOGRAPHER #PITTSBURGH #PITTSBURGHEVENTS https://www.viewbug.com/photo/99687722

PITTSBURGH EVENTS... ANTHROCON CONVENTION PARADE 2022 #18ricco #PITTSBURGHEVENTS #ANTHROCON

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https://youtu.be/RNA3CTg_2q4   IN THIS VIDEO WE SHOW THE WHOLE ANTHROCON SUITER PARADE. THIS IS 2022 THE FIRST TIME IN 2 YEARS THAT THE CONVENTION WAS HELD DUE TO COVID. AS YOU CAN HEAR IN DIFFERENT PARTS YOU CAN HEAR SUITERS IN THE PARADE SAYING THEY LOVE PITTSBURGH. THIS IS ONE OF THE LONGEST PARADES I HAVE SHOT SINCE 2007. TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ANTHROCON AND SUITERS CLICK HERE: https://www.anthrocon.org/ FROM THE CHANNEL... PLEASE support the channel by subscribing, liking, commenting on videos, so I can bring you more videos like this and many other subjects! Please support the channel cashapp is $18ricco please put in donate for coverage of Pittsburgh events. This does get expensive to cover and edit and produce. Thank you very much in advance. Also if any events need covered you can text or call 412-583-6901. I can not say I will cover everything however I will cover everything that I can!!! Much love and respect and many blessings to all!!! #18ricco #anthropology #

PITTSBURGH EVENTS... PITTSBURGH VINTAGE GRAND PRIX 2022 #PVGP #18ricco

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IN THIS VIDEO I RODE AROUND AND CAPTURED SEVERAL DIFFERENT TYPES OF CARS. I STOOD ON PART OF THE TRACK AND RECORDED PARTS OF A FEW RACES. I INTERVIEWED THE PVGP EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DAN DELBIANCO, CAR OWNER STEVE MAGER, AND RACE CAR DRIVER AND PVGP MEDIA VOLUNTEER MANFRED WOODALL. THIS IS THE 40TH YEAR FOR THE PVGP AND THEY HAVE RAISED OVER 6 MILLION DOLLARS IN DONATIONS. THE CHARITIES ARE MERAKEY ALLEGHENY VALLEY SCHOOL IN WESTERN PA, AND AUTISM PITTSBURGH. THE MISSION TAKENED FROM THEIR WEBSITE PVGP.OR IS Our mission, established in 1983 was, “To stage a world-class vintage automotive race that raises funds for individuals with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities.” 40 years later we are still on track. Though our first race was in 1983, our organization actually started the year prior. Art McGovern and Mary Beth Gmitter envisioned the city streets winding through Schenley Park as a perfect venue for vintage auto racing. Told that City of Pittsburgh approval hinged on

NEED YOUR AMAZING

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Meet the Candidates Forum April 19th 2022

  This event was held at the National Association Of Letter Carriers Hall. April 19, 2022. Candidates from US Senate, US House Of Representatives, Governor, Lt Governor, PA Senate, and Pa House. This event was put together by B-pep, TJC, NAACP, VEEEM, APA, Urban League, LWV, WPBPA, and PHGM This video Production was by Ricco J.L. Martello /18ricco #18ricco #meetthecandidates #Papolitics https://www. reddit.com/user/18ricco/comments/ugi6en/meet_

2022 NEED SCHOLARS AT NEED'S ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP DINNER

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Each year NEED awards scholastic achievement during our annual fundraising event. We thank our donors for their continual generosity and for helping us to continue our legacy to invest in our underserved youth. The annual NEED Scholarship Dinner helps sustain our programming and services that are spread throughout the Pittsburgh region. It is through the programs and services that many students create their pathway to NEED, which further broadens their horizons. Looking ahead, we are constantly expanding and implementing our services to better suit the needs of our disadvantaged students. Please donate click: https://www.needld.org/take-action @18ricco #needld #18ricco #needscholars

Exclusive Interview with Dee Dee Bridgewater at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild

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An American jazz singer Dee Dee Bridgewater is a three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, and has a Tony Award for stage actress. She was the host of National Public Radio's syndicated radio show JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater for over 20 years. Dee Dee Bridgewater Performed at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild in 2018 for their 50th anniversary. Ms. Bridgewater was so kind to do this interview after she signed the vase that was to be cooked in the furnace and put on display. Manchester Craftsmen's Guild MCG, is a nonprofit art, education, and music organization established in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1968. You can check out Dee Dee Bridgewater by clicking here: http://www.deedeebridgewater.com/ You can check out Manchester Craftsmen's Guild by clicking here: https://www.mcgyouthandarts.org/ #18ricco #deedeebridgewater #manchestercraftsmensguild

70-200mm sports action lens in pieces

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  Hey everyone on FB I pray yinz are all well n blessed! I wanted to see if anyone needed my photography and video skills I broke this lens ($2000.00 lens) in a scooter accident    last month and don't have insurance on it so I was trying to get some more contracts for photos videos social media content being admin of your social media and or more to be able to replace this lens! If you don't need any of that and want to help my cashapp is $18ricco type lens when you send anything! I want to thank you in affable for any contact, donation or for thinking about me in this time!  

Riding a scooter on Pittsburgh Bike trail in the winter and runners wont...

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Mint Condition in concert 2016

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  I shot this concert with Mint Condition in 2016 at the Monroeville Convention center it was held by the CEA Community Empowerment Association. Was great I got to interview them and photograph them in the greenroom! #18ricco   #cea   #pittsburgh   #pittsburghphotographer   #pittsburghconcerts   #mintcondition https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ0gLxejVlR/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Black history event Feb 19th "Preserving The Light"

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  The Art Renaissance Collective ARC is a newly founded collective of seasoned artists. For years ARC has invested their art form into the broader Pittsburgh culture landscape sustaining the black arts legacy in Pittsburgh.  CEA President says, " WE WANT TO BE ABLE TO COME TOGETHER AND TRANSFORM, COLLABORATE, COORDINATE AND LEVERAGE ARTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES".  This event is Feb 19th 2pm at Community Empowerment Association at 7120 Kelly Street Pittsburgh Pa 15208.  

Being Honored By NABHI Christian Ministries

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  It's an honor and I'm humbled to be given this award from NABHI Christian Ministries! Please come out n celebrate with us! to get tickets or to become a sponsor click this link  https://www.nabhiministries.org/event-4558081 #bekindtooneanother   #18ricco   #godisgreat   #godisgood   #graceofgod   #humbled   #pittsburgh   #pittsburghphotograpber   #nabhi   #nabhichristianministries

Kesha at Pittsburgh gay pride concert in 2016

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  I shot these photos of Kesha at the Gay Pride concert in Pittsburgh in 2016. This was a long concert with a lot of stuff going on on stage! #18ricco   #kesha   #gaypride   #gayprideconcert   #gaypridepittsburgh   #pittsburghphotographer   #pittsburghvideographer Link to IG is  https://www.instagram.com/p/CZnLJ40p3vP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link All Photos By: J.L. Martello/18ricco

Gucci Mane Concert in Pittsburgh 2016

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  Gucci Mane Concert at the David Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh in 2016. This was a packed concert with tons of people. I took a ton of photographs at this show. link to IG post here:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CZnJJSMJGc9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link #18ricco   #guccimane   #pittsburgh   #pittsburghvideographer   #pittsburghphotographer   #pittsburghconcerts

Freddie Jackson in concert in Pittsburgh 2016

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  I photographed the the Freddie Jackson concert at the Homewood Coliseum in 2016. Was a good show and interviewed Freddie after the show for a story in the New Pittsburgh Courier. #18ricco   #freddiejackson   #pittsburgh   #homewoodcoliseum   #homewood   #pittsburghphotographer   Link to IG post  https://www.instagram.com/p/CZnEq2Eprco/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link