The company is using both an iWave air purifier and a passive filter with the MERV 13 rating in their HVAC system. Filters will be changed quarterly. By Matthew Benusa Photo courtesy of Threadbare Cider House The fall season in Pittsburgh is starting up in earnest, and with the season’s dreary, chil...

In this month’s message of inspiration, Rev. George Woodruff of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church recounts the story of Nicodemus. Like him, he says, we all need a new spiritual birth. Photo courtesy of Pexels Encouragement is defined as the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope; persuasion ...

The new schedule includes both in-person animal encounters and virtual classes. By Frederick A. Hasney IV Photo: A National Aviary expert feeds a Southern Bald Ibis. Courtesy of the National Aviary The National Aviary has announced its fall schedule. Due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19, activi...

COVID-19 protocols include timed-entry tickets and a special hour of entry on Sundays for at-risk visitors. By Ashlee Green Photo by Clifton Loosier The Carnegie Science Center, along with its associated buildings, the Highmark SportsWorks® and The Rangos Giant Cinema, switched to their fall and win...

This month, Rev. William Zachery Jr., D. Min of Tabernacle Cosmopolitan Baptist Church in the Northside reminds readers of the original official motto of the U.S.: E pluribus unum, meaning “From many, one.” Photo courtesy of Pexels Embedded in the Preamble of the United States of America’s Constitut...

This month, Pastor Ken Turnbull of Allegheny Center Alliance Church (ACAC) asks Northsiders: What are we going to build together in this new season? Photo courtesy of Pexels Our front yard has a red playhouse in it that I built for my two children more than 20 years ago. When COVID-19 cleared our sc...

This summer, Pittsburgh’s Iota Phi chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is providing thousands of healthy snacks to children in the Northside. Photo: Every Friday, members of the Iota Phi chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. sort and deliver healthy snacks to children throughout the No...

This month, Pastor Leeann Younger of Cityview Church shares her message of inspiration for Pittsburgh's Northside community. Photo courtesy of Pexels Troubled times like this call for visionary leadership. And while we often look to and lean on our civic and other professional leaders to guide us th...

A survey conducted by the Northside North Shore Chamber of Commerce finds that customers want to see locally owned businesses taking safety protocols seriously. By NSC Staff Photo courtesy of Pexels The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed everyone out of their normal routines, but a recent survey conducted...

The ‘pandemic within a pandemic’ of COVID-19 and systemic racism has everyone’s emotions rightfully on edge. Mindfulness meditation can help. This is the first article in a series on mindfulness meditation. By Mario Cosentino Photo courtesy of Pexels Setting aside 10 minutes of your day could improv...