By Justin Criado In the spirit of Pittsburgh’s Bicentennial celebration, the National Aviary is asking the public to submit stories and photos of their most memorable visits to the Allegheny Center destination. “So much has changed at the National Aviary since first opening to the public in 1952,” E...

By Neil Strebig Eight local schools participated in “Be There” kick-off this week. The “Be There” campaign, is a United Way of Southwestern PA initiative focused on increasing student attendance during the month of February. Teachers, local community leaders and volunteers gathered outside of the sc...

By Justin Criado James Turrell, one of the world’s most highly regarded living artists, has donated a Skyspace artwork to the Mattress Factory in Central Northside. The gift, which is estimated to be worth at least $1 million, is the largest from an artist in the museum’s 39-year history, according ...

Photo by Neil Strebig The Priory Hotel in Historic Deutschtown is one of the most unique attractions of all the of the city, led by owner John Graf and supervisor Adam Frye. By Neil Strebig When the Graf family took over Historic Deutschtown’s Priory Hotel in 1986 they wanted to create a memorable d...

A Lyrical Christmas Carol Presented by Pittsburgh Musical Theatre Dec. 17 - 20, Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Charles Dickens’ magical tale of Scrooge, ghosts, Tiny Tim and the Cratchit family will be on display at New Hazlett in Allegheny Center this weekend. This interpretati...

By Justin Criado In an effort to raise awareness of the need for change, The Northside Coalition for Fair Housing and individuals from various communities will gather for the 8th Annual Women’s Walk for Peace and Peace Festival Saturday, Sept 26. The walk will begin at The Pittsburgh Project at 2801...

Staff Reports Throughout the summer students from the region have been working diligently to map the many assets throughout the Northside. They've met with community groups, residents, businesses and more to create a comprehensive view of destinations in the Northside, which went in to a map that wi...

Photo by Justin Criado Girl Scout Troop 51337 delivered over 500 pairs of socks and 200 Valentine's Day cards to Central Northside's Light of Life Rescue Mission Wednesday, Feb. 11. By Justin Criado Girl Scout Troop 51337 pranced around the corner of Federal Street onto Western Avenue as if marching...