By Carson Folio | Staff Writer More than 9,000 rubber ducks overtook Lake Elizabeth in Allegheny Commons Park on April 26 to race against each other in the annual Steel City Duck Derby. The duck derby, which has taken place annually since 2022, and mimics similar duck races held in cities such as To...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor The holiday season is officially upon us, as people across America begin their hunt for the perfect gifts for their friends and loved ones. While the lure of online shopping is ever present, there are many local stores on the Northside that can supply a great, unique...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor October is almost upon us, the spookiest time of year. As we get closer and closer to Halloween, the Northside is getting into the spirit with a series of fun activities and events to celebrate the holiday. We’ve collected four such local events, presented in no part...

By Ranger Stevie | Columnist Hello friends and happy September from Allegheny Commons Park. It is Ranger Stevie here! I know you don’t want to hear it, but it’s almost time to let those leaves drop. Not until I started being a Park Ranger did I realize nature has so much to teach us. I have always l...

By Ranger Stevie | Columnist Hello everyone and happy August! It is Ranger Stevie and if you made it to our column, welcome! Before we get into the good stuff, my challenge for you while out in Allegheny Commons Park in the month of August is to look up. Over the past few weeks the family of red-sho...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor The Northside is saddened by the death of one of its most prominent citizens, as Gus & Yiayia’s owner Gus Kalaris passed away on June 28, at the age of 92. Such was Kalaris’ prominence that his death was announced by the City of Pittsburgh Facebook page. The post in ...

By Ranger Stevie | Columnist Hello all. It is so good to be back in Allegheny Commons Park. For those of you who do not know me, my name is Stevie and I absolutely love being outdoors and interacting with everyone. In 2017, when I started as a ranger, I was assigned to Allegheny Commons. The Northsi...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor The Northside is saddened by the death of one of its most prominent citizens, as Gus & Yiayia’s owner Gus Kalaris passed away on June 28, at the age of 92. Such was Kalaris’ prominence that his death was announced by the City of Pittsburgh Facebook page. The post in ...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor The sound of music will once more fill Allegheny Commons as the Northside Music Festival is set to return on July 12-14, featuring a line up of around 70 bands both local and from out of town. This is the second year the event is operating under the name Northside Mu...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor ALLEGHENY COMMONS — Another section of Allegheny Commons Park’s North Promenade has a new look, and the city held a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 30 to celebrate. Mayor Ed Gainey, Councilman Bobby Wilson and representatives from Duquesne Light Company (DLC), The B...