By Dylan Lukitsch | Columnist Joe Thomas is a seasoned professional with over 40 years of experience in construction and project management, and he now brings his expertise to the Northside Leadership Conference (NSLC). As the Real Estate Director at the NSLC, Joe has been pivotal in shaping communi...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor Mayor Ed Gainey’s proposed series of reforms to Pittsburgh’s property laws and zoning codes, including spreading inclusionary zoning requirements citywide, has become a hotly debated topic in city politics. A Pittsburgh Planning Commission meeting on Jan. 28 to vote ...

By Dylan Lukitsch | Columnist As we approach the holiday season, it’s important to recognize how important this time of year it is to Pittsburgh’s local economy, and in particular for Northside’s small businesses. For many businesses in our region, the holiday season provides a much-needed boost tha...

By Dylan Lukitsch | Columnist As a fifth-generation Pittsburgher and a passionate advocate for entrepreneurs, I am thrilled to step into the role of Director of Business and Economic Development at the Northside Leadership Conference (NSLC). With over a decade of experience in small business and eco...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor ALLEGHENY CITY CENTRAL — The Northside Leadership Conference has a new executive director, though one who has a long history of community activism and involvement. Jerome Jackson took on the top role at the Leadership Conference on July 18. He comes after working for...

The City of Pittsburgh’s Northside Farmers’ Market offers ‘A Place to Start,’ be well, and stay well. It’s a health outreach program initiative of Allegheny General Hospital and the Northside Leadership Conference (NSLC) to promote health and wellness in the Northside community. By Maggie Yenchick P...

The 'vital connection corridor' is open to the public again. Courtesy of City of Pittsburgh Photos: Northside Leadership Conference PITTSBURGH, PA (October 22, 2021) The City of Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) is pleased to announce that work is approaching completion o...

Park Ranger Nancy Schaefer outlines the importance of supporting native plants, insects, and birds in Riverview Park. Photo: University of Guelph Friends of Riverview Park (FORP) is a volunteer committee that advocates and works to improve Riverview Park. Organized in 2016 by the Northside Leadershi...

Over a decade has passed since the Comfort Inn & Suites project in Pittsburgh’s Northside was first imagined. Now it’s open for business, and developers believe it will be a ‘lynchpin’ for more expansion in the area. Story and photos by Ashlee Green A front view of the new Comfort Inn & Suites on Ea...