By Matthew Koscienski | Photographer *Editor’s note: This is a column by Matthew Koscienski, who worked as a freelance photographer with The Chronicle for the past few months, about his favorite views around the Northside. When you think of the best places to take in a great view of the skyline of D...

“All of us, at some time or other, need help. Whether we’re giving or receiving help, each one of us has something valuable to bring to this world. That’s one of the things that connects us as neighbors—in our own way, each one of us is a giver and a receiver.” Fred Rogers This message was paid for ...

Northside residents should know this–there’s a hidden gem in our community serving middle school students well.                While Pittsburgh’s public schools (district and charter) continue to struggle in closing gaps in achievement and opportunity, like in so many cities across the country, ther...

The James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy, a Northside staple, closed its doors in 2017. Here's a list of some alternative neighborhood venues for fans of all music genres. Add your favorites in the comments. By Nick Eustis The James Street Gastropub and Speakeasy, one of the Northside’s most popular...

Originally a comical gag between friends, the new Deutschtown mural is a welcomed addition to neighborhood. By: Neil Strebig There's been a Sasquatch sighting in Deutschtown. Facing the left-hand side of 821 James Street is the "The Deutschtown Sasquatch" a new mural created by Pittsburgh artist, Je...

NSLC Main Street Director, Cody Walters using the end of summer event to highlight a potential new venue for outdoor concerts and events in Allegheny Commons Park. By: Neil Strebig Cody Walters and his Deutschtown Series are at it again. At the end of this month, Walters plans on sharing his “Skylin...

New Deutschtown business, EM Media celebrated their grand opening August 31. Owner, Jim Emmerling thanked fellow Northside business owners and residents who attended the event. EM Media is a social marketing and advertising agency with offices in Steubenville, OH and Wheeling, WV. Their Northside of...

  Owner, Nikki Heckman uses culinary program to empower local residents and strengthen community. By: Neil Strebig Bistro To Go manager, Brandon Jackson pauses himself mid-sentence, excuses himself from the interview and casually walks towards a homeless man who just stepped through the doors of his...

The Deutschtown Music Festival is a free event that began in 2013 with 46 bands. Today, it had grown to 189 bands performing in multiple venues throughout Historic and East Deutschtown, but also other neighborhoods such as Troy Hill and Spring Garden. Cody Walters, co-founder for the event, said alm...

Photo by Erika Fleegle The main stage at the junction of Foreland and Middle Streets was just one of the many venues open for the 125 music acts present at this year's Deutschtown Music Festival on Saturday, July 11, 2015. By Erika Fleegle They say the best things in life are free, and this year’s D...