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 The Olde Allegheny Community Gardens in the Mexican War Streets is one of the oldest around. Photo by Henry Clay Webster. Click here for gardening tips and ideas from the Urban Gardener All around the Northside, flowers have bloomed, trees are flourishing, vegetables are growing and gardens have ta...

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The Northside Chronicle sat down with Lynne Weber and Joan Kimmel of the Urban Gardener to talk about growing green things in flower beds and those ubiquitous — and versatile — flower pots. If you’ve never gardened before, try starting with easy to plant and maintain annuals like impatiens, geranium...

North Charles Street Farm Stand             The North Charles Street Farm Stand, sponsored by the Pittsburgh Project and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, gives a lower income neighborhood access to fresh produce.            Now in its second season, the stand is located in Fowler Park at ...

Left: Bernie Klein — 1922-2010. (Photo courtesy Bernie's Photo Center) Bernard H. Klein, 87, of Stanton Heights, passed away Saturday, June 5. A beloved husband, father of three and grandfather of seven, Northsiders knew him as the owner and namesake of Bernie’s Photo Center. From when he opened the...

Click here to see a comprehensive list of biking safety tips   By now, most of us have forgotten all about our New Year’s resolutions to eat healthy and go to the gym every day. Thankfully, summertime Pittsburgh overflows with opportunities to get active and take advantage of the city’s green spaces...

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Click here to read our feature on biking, running and walking Ride Safe! Even the most experienced cyclists can get into a crash. Remember, there are many levels of experience for drivers as well. Be sure to check out our Ride Safe section to see the most common car and bicycle crashes and some tips...