By Sabrina Romano The Western PA Humane Society in Allegheny West observed World Spay Day on Feb. 24 th by offering inexpensive spay and neuter surgeries to help stop pet overpopulation in the area. After leaving the registration period open for 24 hours, over 500 pet owners registered their pet for...

By Justin Criado The Western Pennsylvania Humane Society (WPHS) and Manchester Bidwell Corporation (MBC) announced the appointment of a new executive director and vice president of operations, respectively. Joy Braunstein has been appointed the WPHS executive director beginning Jan. 26, according to...

Photo courtesy of Allegheny West The annual Allegheny West Old Allegheny Victorian Christmas House Tour was Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13. Tour goers got to experience a bygone era of architecture as the homes viewed during the holiday tour are unlike any others in the city. Guests were also...

Photo by Douglas McGlynn In preparation for Thanksgiving, Light of Life Mission compiled more than 400 baskets full of food and treats for those in need this holiday season. By Douglas McGlynn Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that always bring out the best in people and the Northside is no exce...

Photo from Northside Chronicle archives. By Ed Skirtich A lot of educating, preservation and entertainment took place at the Aviary’s Penguin Painting Program Sunday, Oct. 12. Aviary education trainer Jamie Travitz explained the lifestyle and habitat of penguins in addition to having a penguin actua...

Photo by Douglas McGlynn German band Autobahn performed at Penn Brewery's Oktoberfest Sunday, Sept. 21. The band so named after the famous highway in Germany, plays every night during the September event, which continues this weekend, Sept. 26-28.   The change in the season has forced many inside, b...

Photo by Justin Criado A group of Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) officials visited Northside Wednesday, Sept. 17 to tour the area and view development projects that have benefited from DCED support. The group took the hour-long tour on a ducky boat.  By Justin Cri...

Photo by Nick Buzzelli Erin Tobin of the Allegheny Commons Initiative speaks during an event at the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society Wednesday, Sept. 10.   By Nick Buzzelli  The Allegheny Commons Initiative (ACI) in conjunction with the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society held a public meet-and-g...

Photo by Alyse Horn An African penguin greeted Night in the Tropics attendees as they arrived at the event on Saturday, July 12. By Alyse Horn “This event is for the birds.” That was the consensus Saturday night at the National Aviary for its annual Night in the Tropics fundraiser, which raised $190...