Young Brothers Bar a catalyst for revitalizing Marshall-Shadeland
Jamie Younger, Owner of Young Brothers Bar in Marshall-Shadeland, is a visionary in the community. This past fall, he opened BJ Events Center, attached to his bar, in an effort to make the space...
Sarah Heinz House acts as second home for many Northside youth
The Sarah Heinz House in Pittsburgh's Northside offers over a century of service to youth in the community. Its mission is to empower kids to "Laugh, Learn & Lead."
By Nick Eustis
The name “Heinz” is...
Little Sisters find big purpose in housing low-income seniors
By Chloe Burkart
Living arrangements at the Little Sisters of the Poor in Brighton Heights mimic a household environment, to encourage a sense of community and familial bonds.
From the Archive: Wilson’s Bar-B-Q maintains legacy of flavor
George Wilson Sr., long-time owner of Wilson's Bar-B-Q on the Northside, died on Sunday, Oct. 28 at the age of 90.
In this 2016 profile of the popular establishment, The Northside Chronicle talked with Wilson...
Podcast ponders nitty-gritty of life as a working artist
Brian Howe started his podcast in 2014, recording casual discussions with friends. Now, close to 200 episodes later, he's turning common conversation threads into specialized, multi-person panel discussions.
By Ashlee Green
Brian Howe, creator of START...
Walt Maddox of The Marcels, a living legend
The Marcels were part of a wave of musical talent to emerge from Pittsburgh's Northside in the late 50s and early 60s. The original group broke up around 1972, but Walt Maddox, a Manchester...
Baytree Community Garden beautifies Observatory Hill
The Baytree Community Garden in Observatory Hill, started by Northsider Doug Deckert, is an example of residents working together to make their neighborhood safer and more beautiful.
By Samantha Luu
If you are looking for a...
Banjo Night in the Northside a longstanding event for all ages
Every Wednesday night at the Elks Lodge #339 in the Northside, the Banjo Club, a neighborhood staple since the late 80s, performs banjo music for a lively crowd.
By Sophia Mastroianni
Young hipsters and vibrant elders...
ioby crowdfunds for NS communities
ioby is a standout crowdfunding platform that bankrolls projects benefiting local communities and provides coaching for project managers on how to engage their neighbors.
By Nick Eustis
Photo by Leah Johns of Leah Loves That Photography
In the...
Jazz Conspiracy brings swing to Northside
The Jazz Conspiracy started as a "rehearsal band" but ended up fueling a larger swing movement in Pittsburgh's Northside.
By Nick Eustis
Photos by Clifton Loosier
Pittsburgh has a significant place in the history of jazz music....
