The ceramic pigeons made by Northside artists Linda Wallen and Ingrid Nagin have become an icon of Spring Hill and its immigrant history. Photo: Artists Linda Wallen and Ingrid Nagin are teaming up with Elizabeth Bashur, owner of Spring Hill’s Little House Big Art, to create and sell clay pigeons a...

Following the damage done from the initial COVID-19 pandemic surge, A+ Schools is trying to turn operations around at Perry Traditional Academy. Only time will tell, though, if their efforts will be enough to balance out the harm that’s already taken place at the high school—not to mention the probl...

Carson Ellis, known for her concert posters, album covers, and book illustrations, has work on display at the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild (MCG) through Dec. 23. Story and photos by Haley McMonagle Photo: Ellis leads a workshop for the MCG Youth & Arts program on storyboarding and character design f...

This weekend in the Northside: Doors Open Pittsburgh, free admission to Manchester Craftsmen's Guild via RADical Days, an Open House at the Allegheny Observatory, and more. Photo: Teutonia Mannerchor in the Northside is one of several buildings which will be open to the public this weekend for DOORS...

YouthPlaces began small, as a safe place for children to go after school when few programs of the sort were available. Now, young people go there to find tutoring, mentoring, sports leagues, leadership development programs, and creative writing opportunities. By Atiya Irvin-Mitchell In 1997, there w...

It's Valentine's Day week in the Northside: Make a snarky valentine at the Children's Museum, check out the ‘2 Pretty 2 Pay' Women's Showcase Series at 1LIVE MULTIPURPOSE CENTER and get your body moving with a special audio-described performance of Attack Theatre's Creative Movement Workshop.  Photo...

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...

Get your pre-holidays R&R in this weekend with Steelers' tailgating, Chili Competitions at Scratch F&B and celebrate the arts and jazz with Manchester Craftsman's Guild. By: NCS Staff   Thursday, November 16 Food Truck Round-Up at Flashlight Factory Lofts Looking for an alternative to tailgating on ...

This weekend is crammed with culture from new exhibits at the Mattress Factory, album release parties at James Street Gastropub, Craft Beer Fest at Rivers Casino and the first-ever Doors Open on the Northside. Thursday, October 5 The Art of Wine & Food at the Children's Museum The Children's Museum ...

Now in it’s sixth year, Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild, an affiliate of Manchester Bidwell Corporation, presents the MCG Invitational, on view now through May 12. The annual presentation highlights talent, rewards achievement, and encourages hope among Pittsburgh area high-school students. More than o...