Photo: This screenshot from the presentation by Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure shows roughly what the Davis Avenue Bridge will look like once complete. The presenters did note that the bike lanes will likely not run along the edges with pedestrians in the middle as shown, but...

Free Ride, but for Northsiders. By Ashlee Green Photo: Catch Makeshift at the Northside Farmers' Market on Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m. Courtesy of Makeshift The name of the Northside’s community bike project doesn’t need much explanation. It’s called Makeshift, which founder and Spring Hill resident Ar...

“I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.” - “The Old Astronomer to His Pupil” by Sarah Williams Photo: Allegheny Observatory Records, 1850-1967, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System. November is a great time to think about “Uncle John” Brashea...

Read on for information about how you can protect your parks against a new invasive insect called the spotted lanternfly. Photo: Penn State Spotted Lanternfly Everyone’s help is needed to battle a new pest: the spotted lanternfly (SLF). This is an invasive insect from Asia that’s already being repor...

Riverview Park turns 127 years old on July 4, 2021. Photo: Watson Cabin, according to Park Ranger Nancy Schaefer, was the only building in Riverview Park when it opened. Courtesy of the author The 4th of July is a special day for Riverview Park, as the park celebrates its birthday: This year it’s tu...

Park Ranger Nancy Schaefer outlines the importance of supporting native plants, insects, and birds in Riverview Park. Photo: University of Guelph Friends of Riverview Park (FORP) is a volunteer committee that advocates and works to improve Riverview Park. Organized in 2016 by the Northside Leadershi...

Winter in the Northside’s Riverview Park is great for wildlife viewing, night hikes, and birding. Photo: David Bennett, Sean Brady, and David Grinnell were participants in the recent Audubon Christmas Bird Count, the nation's "longest-running community science bird project." Courtesy of Ranger Nancy...

The ‘Northside Network’ is a series of collaborative projects in the works to provide better access to areas in the Northside through bike lanes and walking routes. The first phase of projects focuses on Manchester and Allegheny City Central and the second phase on access to Riverview Park and the R...

Construction will begin between Feb. 2021 and Jan. 2022.  Photo: As part of Phase 2 of the Allegheny Circle Two-Way Conversion Project, crosswalks and two flashing warning 'school zone' speed limit signs will be added and loading will be prohibited on the corner of the road near Pittsburgh Allegheny...

"Sometimes the internet can be a good, positive place." Photo: Brad Sohner, left, creator of the parody 'Tour de Quarantine,' provides commentary on a cycling race. By Ashlee Green This article was a finalist in the Press Club of Western PA 2021 Golden Quill Awards. (Updated 11/3/2021) Coronavirus m...