Photo courtesy of Darlene Harris' Office Darlene Harris presents Schorr Bakery ownership a proclamation March 2. By Justin Criado Darlene Harris presented a proclamation to Observatory Hills' Schorr Bakery March 2 in celebration of the family-owned business' 40-plus years on the Northside. Schorr is...

By Justin Criado Perry Hilltop Citizens Council will host a Ballfield Farm Open House March 4th at 6 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Project to discuss the 2016 growing season. The informational session is designed to help members and prospective members learn more about the duties involved in membership. Ba...

By Justin Criado In the spirit of Pittsburgh’s Bicentennial celebration, the National Aviary is asking the public to submit stories and photos of their most memorable visits to the Allegheny Center destination. “So much has changed at the National Aviary since first opening to the public in 1952,” E...

By Justin Criado Photo by Justin Criado Alan Perry (standing, right) Boy Scout Troops 228 & 81 will be holding a free event Feb. 27 at the Bidwell Presbyterian Church in Manchester. The celebration is to honor scout leader Alan Perry, who has served in the role for the past 44 years. A presentation ...

Photo courtesy of the Western Pa. Humane Society City council members and Western Pa. Humane Society staff Feb. 23. By Justin Criado Councilwoman Darlene Harris and the city of Pittsburgh declared Feb. 23 “World Spay Day” after a proclamation was presented to city council. The proclamation aims to r...

By Justin Criado Local non-profit Gwen's Girls will present Teen Dating: Keys to Healthy Relationships at the New Hazlett Theater in Allegheny Center on Feb. 19 at 5:30 p.m. in recognition of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The teen dating awareness program will include the Prime Stag...

Photo by Justin Criado : From L to R: Merrell Condit, H&R Block office manager; Gertrude Brown, Senior Tax Advisor; Ronald, winner of $1,000 Daily Giveaway; and P.J. Cheripka, District Manager. As part of H&R Block's national 1,000 Win $1,000 Daily Sweepstakes , the company gave away $1,000 to 1,000...

By Justin Criado In an effort to fight litter and illegal dumpsites, and increase recycling rates throughout Northside, the Pennsylvania Resources Council (PRC) and Allegheny CleanWays have partnered with the Buhl Foundation to launch the “Northside Keeps It Clean” campaign. “A recent survey of Nort...

By Justin Criado The Mattress Factory will host "Breakfast in Bed: Valentine's Day @ the MF" Feb. 14 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The inaugural event will feature a variety of activities for guests, including local food and drink vendors featuring Wigle Whiskey Bloody Marys, Salúd Juicery mimosas, and a Waff...

Photo courtesy of the National Aviary A baby sloth became the newest member of the National Aviary's fleet this week. By Justin Criado A baby Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth has joined the flock at the National Aviary in Allegheny Center where he will be hand-raised to be comfortable around people, and to...