Studying the timelines of three local schools stirs up memories of the former East Street Valley. By Anthony John Wiles Jr. Editor’s note: As part of the writer’s research for this story, he interviewed past and present residents of the Northside, including members of his direct family. Photo: Schil...

This weekend in the Northside: Donate blood in honor of Office Calvin Hall, enjoy a slumber party-themed MAKEnight at the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, attend the School of Drag Showcase at The Warhol Museum, and more. Photo: The Andy Warhol Museum by Bridget Fertal Thursday, August 22 Blood Driv...

Summer Hill: What's in a name? By John Canning, Vice President of Allegheny City Society As a summer substitute mail carrier in the 15214 “Observatory” Post Office, located at Perry and East in the early 1960s, I learned a great deal about the neighborhoods served from that office. In those days, th...

The One Northside Mini-Grant program has helped to fund a dance troupe in Northview Heights and workshops for expecting mothers. The next deadline for project proposals is Thursday, Nov. 29.  By Alyse Horn On Wednesday nights, the community gym in Northview Heights Estates is filled with kids. Boys ...

This weekend in the Northside: Yoga by donation at Get Hip Records, Closing Reception for "The Paradise Collection" at Artists Image Resource (AIR), community gatherings in Brighton Heights and Fineview, and Picklesburgh on the Roberto Clemente Bridge! By: NSC Staff Photo By: Renee Rosensteel Thursd...

Mark your calendars for a Printmaking Open Studio at Artists Image Resource, Vinyl Record & Art Night at Park House, Threadbare's quarterly Owl Brunch, and Yoga to celebrate diversity at the Children's Museum. By: NSC Staff Thursday, July 5 Library in the Park: Northview Heights From 3:00 p.m. to 4:...

Amidst a rough childhood, Josh and Jessee Mook found solace through boxing and are now helping their adopted father pay it forward at North Hills boxing gym. By: Tyler Polk Jack Mook, 48, a boxing coach, military veteran and former police officer in the City of Pittsburgh for 25 years believes, “a c...

Saturday Light Brigade's new podcast helps connect generations of African American males from various Pittsburgh neighborhoods. By: Neil Strebig Oral traditions are centuries old. The spoken word is humanity’s oldest form of communication yet, in these heavy technological times many of us often forg...

A group of Northview Heights residents shed light on what it means to be a modern-day immigrant. By Victoria Stevans On Wednesday, June 21, Downtown’s Market Square buzzed with native and transplanted Pittsburghers enjoying the city’s celebration of World Refugee Day. Attendees waded through the aft...

Photo courtesy of City of Asylum By Donald Mangino Originating in July 2015 at the Northview Heights Family Support Center, the Women Writers of Northview Heights was created as a vehicle for artistic and poetic expression. Meeting weekly on Thursday nights, the women of Northview Heights share poet...