“Everyone belongs in Troy Hill.” By Chloe Burkart On Thursday June 28, Troy Hill residents gathered at a block party hosted at Scratch Food & Beverage in conjunction with Troy Hill Citizens (THC) to celebrate the completion of the community’s new map mural. The BYOB event was packed with neighbors e...

In the middle of a cafe in the Northside, Sue Kerr, 47, looks like anybody else wandering through. She wears casual clothes and her hair tied back in a ponytail. The only item that draws attention is her rainbow bag. But behind the scenes, and with a keyboard, she is a force to be reckoned with. By ...

Guest columnist Rich Liberto dives into how environmentally-conscious gardens help create friendlier ecosystems By: Rich Liberto There is a growing level of concern about the usage of chemicals, water and waste within our nation today. Misuses have contributed to the loss of native plant habitats, o...

A public discussion at Scratch Food & Beverage last week about tipping in the hospitality industry has left some sour notes. By: Neil Strebig   To be honest, I wasn’t going to write this article. I’ve been thinking about it all week. Should I write about an issue, I feel passionate towards. Or shoul...

Former WPXI on-air personality, Darieth Chisolm to host  Providence Connections' "Families First Networking Series: Everyday Courage and How to Combat Cyber Harassment" By: Neil Strebig Earlier this year, Darieth Chisolm had her life threatened by an ex-boyfriend. He created a website, posting nude ...

Outside of Johnny Angel's Ginchy Stuff in Chateau. Photo credit: Neil Strebig A historical hemorrhage from Manchester has left Chateau with a unique blend of cultural novelties despite a dwindling population By: Nick Eustis At first glance, Chateau may seem a barren urban desert. Old warehouses and ...

The Spring Hill gym will pit its best boxers against the rest of the Greater Pittsburgh area in September 29 event: 'Northside vs. The Outside III' By: Charles Davis A boxing gym is judged by the fighters it trains. Steel City Boxing has produced a number of standouts. Bobby Helms, 23, Danny Bodish,...

After five decades without a youth football program, the Manchester Jaguars are back offering Manchester residents a positive influence for their children By: Christopher Ward It’s not all about wins and losses for the Manchester Jaguars - even though winning games are certainly a plus - it’s about ...

With a history of community residents work to recapture neighborhood’s  past and give shape to its future . By: Victoria Stevans This article was the Winner of a General Feature, Nondaily Newspapers at the 2018 Press Club of Western PA Golden Quill Awards . Eighteen years after its closing, remnants...

Photo courtesy of Natasha Thrasher By Victoria Stevans On Saturday, April 22, Perry Hilltop residents and Pittsburgh baseball fans gathered at the Corner of Hope parklet to celebrate the restoration and rededication of nine Negro League murals with a family-friendly ribbon cutting ceremony. Hosted b...