There's a reason Hollywood loves it here. By Lucia Shen Photo: The former Western Pennsylvania Penitentiary, circa 1890-1891, where Alexander Berkman served his sentence for the attempted assassination of Henry Clay Frick. Gift of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public Domain Humans love a good ...

Starting May 29, 2021, Aviary guests can enjoy a tropical retreat with the wonders of the African continent right from the Northside of Pittsburgh. By Destiny Dixon Photo: National Aviary trainer David Kaser with a grey-crowned crane, by Mike Faix National Aviary guests have the opportunity to exper...

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...

Every weekday at 1 p.m., the National Aviary in the Northside will provide virtual educational activities relating to a weekly focus. Photo: This week's virtual educational content from the National Aviary is all about baby birds and sloths. Courtesy of the National Aviary By Janine Faust While the ...

The completed community mural is now on display permanently in the National Aviary's Learning Center. Photo: An Aviary guest paints part of the community mural designed as a paint-by-number by Artist Maria DeSimone Prascak of Maria's Ideas. By Haley McMonagle By Haley McMonagle Maria DeSimone Prasca...

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...

This weekend in the Northside: a class about birds hosted by a National Aviary Ornithologist, CreativeMornings/PGH with Thaddeus Mosley at The Andy Warhol Museum, RAD Free Day at Children's Museum and Museum Lab, and more. Photo by Ashlee Green Thursday, September 26 “Better Choices, Better Health” ...

This weekend in the Northside: a class for bird lovers at the National Aviary, the Third Annual Garbage Olympics, the 15th Annual Chocolate House Tour in Brighton Heights, and more. Photo from a stop on the 2017 Brighton Heights Chocolate Tour by Neil Strebig Thursday, September 19 Celebration of Hu...

This weekend in the Northside: The annual Autumn House Press fall fundraiser at Wigle Whiskey, a Star Party in Riverview Park, a meet and greet with the Pittsburgh Police K-9 Unit, and more.  Photo of Authors Tiana Clark, S. Brook Corfman, Cameron Barnett, and Malcolm Friend courtesy of Autumn House...

This year's festivities included friendly mascots, live animals, and tours of the Allegheny Observatory. Story and photos by Zach Armstrong The Northside Leadership Conference presented a fun day for local residents full of activities for kids and adults alike at the annual “Heritage Day” at Rivervi...