By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor On Oct. 12, 2019, the 28th Annual Northside Pumpkinfest took place at Allegheny Commons Park, the same as it ever had for the past nearly 30 years. It had rides, a petting zoo, puppet shows and more, all the things people had come to expect from the traditional Hallo...

By Breanna Ewell | Staff Writer ALLEGHENY COMMONS — Every year, the Northside hosts a one-day, plant-based festival known as “VegFest,” and it’s coming back this Aug. 5. The festival, which is located at Allegheny Commons Park, brings thousands of visitors, according to event organizers Leila Sleima...

The NorthSide Youth Athletic Association (NSYAA) will hold a "Stuff the Bus" community day event this Saturday, at Richie McCabe Field, to get donations for the upcoming Northside Steelers youth football team season. The event will start at noon and last until 5 p.m. The NSYAA is looking for various...

The Roving Art Cart Activities are best suited for children ages 5 to 12. Though all children should be supervised, children younger than 5 MUST have a caregiver present while they participate in activities. Tuesdays & Fridays 10 AM to 1 PM at the following Northside locations: July 11 - Troy Hill S...

After Care/Prison Ministry Support Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Allegheny Center Alliance Church 801 Union Place, first floor 412.321.4333 ext. 397 Allegheny City Central Association 2nd Monday, monthly Call for more details - 412.465.0192 Allegheny West Civic Council 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 7:30 p.m. Calvary Un...

Photo: VegFest attendees pet a pig during the festival, which took place on Aug. 28 at Allegheny Commons Park. The festival, which seeks to raise awareness for veganism, featured many animals present. Contributed photo By Diya Singh | Chronicle Intern Local vegetable fans rejoiced as VegFest returne...

Improvements to the National Aviary’s Wetlands Habitat were announced as the bird and mammal sanctuary celebrates its 70th anniversary.  Photo: Aviary guests meet flamingos during the Wonderful Waterbirds experience. Courtesy of National Aviary By Mary Elizabeth Lynch On June 8, the National Aviary ...

The City of Pittsburgh’s GOLD Plan and the Pennsylvania Resources Council’s ‘Lens on Litter’ Photo Contest tackle the state’s litter program from different angles. Photo: Samantha Weaver, Allegheny Cleanways  By Mary Elizabeth Lynch In 2021, PennEnvironment conducted a widespread study that included...

According to Ranger Stevie Smith, spring in Northside parks means ‘flowers, fungi and fawns.’ Photo: Stevie Wander Photography Hello, my park lover friends. I hope you had an amazing spring season, because summer is right around the corner!  Let's first wander to Allegheny Commons Park, where Lake E...