A nearly 100-year-old building that’s become a landmark on Youngstown’s South Side has new life, thanks in part to an organization whose motto is “Transforming neighborhoods, changing lives”.

Built in 1929, the one room former Bob’s Barber Shop along the curve at Glennwood  and West Judson Avenues is now home to the Pie Oh My Sweet Shop.

 

 

The shop was taken over by the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation last September. Renovations were completed in December.

Jenny Kuczek is now partnering with local bakers to provide a central storefront for their unique baked goods.

 

 

The shop operates as a sweets cooperative and carries a selection of confections, including pies, cookies, cake pops, chocolate covered marshmallows, chocolate covered pretzels, fudge, buckeyes, gourmet rice krispies treats, and popcorn

Visitors will find different themed treats for different holidays, with Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, and Easter.

For Valentine’s Day, in addition to her usual inventory Jenny will also feature chocolate covered strawberries, chocolate covered cherries, chocolate covered pretzels, buckeyes, and a special strawberry Irish Cream fudge.

You can find out more on the Pie Oh My Sweet Shop Facebook page or their website.

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation is described as a multifaceted neighborhood development organization launched in 2009 in partnership with the City of Youngstown and The Raymond John Wean Foundation to catalyze strategic neighborhood reinvestment in neighborhoods throughout the city.

YNDC says it works to transform neighborhoods into meaningful places where people invest time, money and energy into their homes and neighborhoods.