Celebrating Juneteenth

Juneteenth is a day of commemoration for the men and women who resisted in the face of enslavement and who found freedom on this day 155 years ago.

Learning and ReflectingDCS TeamJune 19, 2020Juneteenth

On the Road with the Family Care Act

It has definitely been a busy fall for our gang here at DCS! From Philadelphia to Erie and back to Pittsburgh, the DCS crew has been all across the state this third quarter.

Learning and ReflectingDCS TeamOctober 23, 2019Family Care Act, paid family leave, Pennsylvania

Looking Backward to Move Us Forward

September is a good time to reflect. Summer’s over (at least, it usually is…this particular summer seems to be hanging on for dear life), the fall hasn’t fully begun, and the hustle-and-bustle of the holiday season is still a few months out.

Learning and ReflectingCassie RusnakSeptember 26, 2019Reflection, Improvement, September

When Patience Is An Action – and When It’s Inaction

How do we balance patience and urgency, especially in the work we do for our clients?

Learning and Reflecting, Food for ThoughtJohn DennyAugust 28, 2019Pennsylvania, Public Policy, Advocacy, Government Relations, Lobbyist, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Pittsburgh, Coalitions, Legislation Drafting, Communications, Consultants

Shifting Sands in PA Politics: What the Election Means for the Road Ahead

The election’s over. Now what?

Stronger Than Hate

We reflect on the horrific shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue.

Learning and ReflectingDCS TeamOctober 29, 2018Pennsylvania, Public Policy, Advocacy, Government Relations, Lobbyist, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Pittsburgh, Coalitions, Legislation Drafting, Communications, Consultants, Stronger Than Hate, Pittsburgh Synagogue Attack

The Grass Is Always Greener…Or Is It?

Donna Malpezzi Breaks Down Life in the Private Sector.

Learning and ReflectingDonna MalpezziMay 21, 2018Pennsylvania, Public Policy, Advocacy, Government Relations, Lobbyist, Marketing, Public Relations, Public Affairs, Pittsburgh, Coalitions, Legislation Drafting, Communications, Consultants, Donna Malpezzi, DMMConsulting, Private Sector, Public Sector

DCS, Steelers & Chuck Noll Foundation: Working to Build Something, Together

Launching a new foundation can be a daunting prospect. As with any major endeavor, there are a whole host of factors to consider, regulations to navigate, and strategies to develop.

Learning and Reflecting, Client NewsJohn DennyNovember 28, 2017Advocacy, Pittsburgh Steelers, Chuck Noll Foundation, Foundations, Reflection, Brain Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury, Public Relations, Policy Agenda, Public Affairs, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Collaborators Make All the Difference

Our Partners Make Our Work at DCS Possible