Stories from the open road
By Jason Motlagh | Photographs by Justin Merriman
Postindustrial Explores
Postindustrial America has endured its share of hardships in recent years. The loss of steel, manufacturing and coal jobs left many without income, identity or hope.
Others, however, are thriving.
Many people have found ways to reinvent themselves amid a changing economic and social landscape. There are new industries to replace the old. Artists from the region have a global audience and numerous cities are experiencing a renaissance of sorts. In May of 2021, two friends set out to explore one of America’s most important regions, and its people as mask mandates lifted.
Postindustrial Explores
Scenes from the open road in Postindustrial America
By Photographs by Justin Merriman
What I learned traversing Postindustrial America
By Carmen Gentile | Photographs by Justin Merriman
Scratching around for the real Scranton
By Carmen Gentile
Day Ten: Colorful hometown roots
By Carmen Gentile | Photographs by Justin Merriman
Day Nine: The new national park not everyone is thrilled about
By Carmen Gentile
Day Eight: From majestic horse country to Mountain State melodies
By Carmen Gentile
Day Seven: Back in the saddle, deep in bluegrass country
By Carmen Gentile | Photographs by Justin Merriman
Day Six: Waiting on a tire in Ohio
By Carmen Gentile | Photographs by Justin Merriman
Day Five: “Sassy” saves the day
By Carmen Gentile | Photographs by Justin Merriman
Day Four: Empathy for the addicted
By Carmen Gentile | Photographs by Justin Merriman
Day Three: An artist embraces his Youngstown roots
By Carmen Gentile | Photographs by Justin Merriman
Day Two: Seasoned truth-tellers
By Carmen Gentile | Photographs by Justin Merriman
Dispatches from the road
By Carmen Gentile | Photograph by Justin Merriman
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