Brighton Heights Marlene Troup to Mark and Norma Bryant at 1804 Cottage Pl for $59,109. Katherine Frederick to 3939 McClure Tr at 3939 Mcclure Ave. for $45,000. California-Kirkbride Virk & Bahl LLC to Rattandeep Virk at 1309 Sigel St. for $42,273. Fineview Devon Zimnox to Amagu 218 Belleau LLC at 21...

By Anna Yoder | Columnist An abacus, a book entitled “The Drunken Botanist” and a magenta-colored vintage velveteen couch are a few of the items that adorn the inviting sitting area of Scratch & Co., a multi-faceted, unique establishment owned by Don Mahaney. Scratch sits at the crest of Troy Hill a...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor It came down to the wire folks. When we at The Northside Chronicle got into the office Wednesday morning to finish the paper, our Best Northside Views Photo Contest was locked in a three-way tie. We had to start making plans for how we were going to accommodate three...

By Anna Yoder | Columnist An abacus, a book entitled “The Drunken Botanist” and a magenta-colored vintage velveteen couch are a few of the items that adorn the inviting sitting area of Scratch & Co., a multi-faceted, unique establishment owned by Don Mahaney. Scratch sits at the crest of Troy Hill a...

Bring an acoustic instrument and play along at this free event on June 20.  By Sonu Babu Photo: Slim Forsythe performing with guests at the former Nied's Hotel in Lawrenceville. Courtesy of the artist Kevin “Slim” Forsythe is back with a performance celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20 at Scr...

Pigtoberfest is an ode to both Troy Hill's history and its artistic inclinations. Photo: Troy Hill Citizens Chairman Patrick Duffey at the annual Pigtoberfest, a combined community celebration of history and art by David S. Rotenstein By David S. Rotenstein Troy Hill Citizens hosted the second annua...

Photo: A shelf of the tool library's available power tools, courtesy of Dan Malakoff. Library card holders can borrow over 600 hand and power tools from the collection. By Dan Malakoff Once a tool library opened in Millvale last year, it didn’t take long for Bill Halstrick of Troy Hill to sign up. "...

Reportedly on a 24% grade, Rialto Street is one of Pittsburgh's steepest hills that make up the Dirty Dozen race course. Story and photos by David S. Rotenstein Photo: Cyclists rest on Lowrie Street in front of Artist Phil Seth's "Troy Hill Incline Co." mural after racing up Rialto Street. The Dirty...

This weekend in the Northside: Blue Sparrow Food Truck is back at Commonplace Coffee in the Mexican War Streets, the Steps We Take event series, Jazz at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, and more. Photo: Snapshot from a practice session of H. Gene Thompson's "Steps We Take" performance, in collaboration wi...

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...