Photo courtesy of Roland Ford Ford, center, takes a photo with a group of students after an event. By Alyse Horn An active lifestyle is nothing new for Roland Ford, but he is one of the few that have transformed fitness into a career. Ford created Dance and Be Fit around 10 years ago and has held ev...

Photo by Alyse Horn Historic homes on Liverpool Street in Manchester. By Neil Strebig With five city-recognized historical districts, the Northside has more historical zones than any other neighborhood in the city. The Northside is home to five historical districts: Allegheny Commons Park, Allegheny...

By Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy is working on restoring Pittsburgh oldest park , Allegheny Commons, and community members can help by supporting the initiative by submitting public comments. Through the competitive Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) stat...

Photo courtesy of PPC Architectural rendering of planned North Allegheny Commons fountain restoration. By Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy The founders of Pittsburgh’s public parks understood well the value of fountains to the urban experience. With their sprays and splashes of sparkling water, fountain...

Photo by Nick Buzzelli Erin Tobin of the Allegheny Commons Initiative speaks during an event at the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society Wednesday, Sept. 10.   By Nick Buzzelli  The Allegheny Commons Initiative (ACI) in conjunction with the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society held a public meet-and-g...