At the February 8 General Membership Meeting , the Elections Committee of Allegheny City Central Association opened the floor to nominations for the 2016-18 ACCA Board of Directors. The committee accepted nominations until April 11. Voting will take place on Monday, May 9 during the ACCA General Mem...

Photo courtesy of Mattress Factory A rendering of the new "Acupuncture" exhibit that will be completed and debut this June. By Neil Strebig The Mattress Factory announced plans for a new rooftop exhibit, to open in June. “Acupuncture,” will make its debut during the 19 th annual Urban Garden Party. ...

By Neil Strebig TREK Development Group’s renovation plans for the Garden Theater block have been halted after Judge James ruled in favor of an appellant during a March 24 zoning hearing. The appellants cited “parking and traffic concerns as well as the impact on views of the community and the size a...

Photo courtesy of Allegheny Unitarian Universality Church Coro Latinoamericano perform at the Allegheny Unitarian Universality Church in Central Northside. By Neil Strebig A dozen various accents ranging from Cuban, Venezuelan, Columbian, Spanish, and Puerto Rican harmoniously fill the kitchen of Ce...

Photo by Neil Strebig Randyland creator, Randy Gilson, takes time to paint a new road sign for his colorful map display along 1501 Arch St. in Central Northside. Gilson started the expansive art project over 30 years ago and continues to add to the collection with new projects like “Thinkerers.” By ...

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 by Neil Strebig George Wilson Sr. stands beside the smoker at the Central Northside barbecue shop that bares his name. By Neil Strebig You can smell the sweet, smoky scent of old-fashioned ribs from nearly three blocks away. There’s no  mistaking the aroma, inching closer, you can nearly taste...

Photo by Kelly Balaban The Mattress Factory Museum held "Imbibe Northside" event this past weekend, Sat. Jan. 30, featuring samples from local breweries from Allegheny City Brewing, Mexican War Streets Brewery, and Spring Hill Brewery. Live music was provided by the Joel Pace Organ Trio as members a...

By Justin Criado Thirsty Northsiders will get a chance to enjoy some up-and-coming beers Jan. 30 during "Imbibe Northside" hosted by the Mattress Factory in Central Northside. Selections from three breweries, Allegheny City Brewing, Mexican War Streets Brewery and Spring Hill Brewery, will be on han...

By Justin Criado James Turrell, one of the world’s most highly regarded living artists, has donated a Skyspace artwork to the Mattress Factory in Central Northside. The gift, which is estimated to be worth at least $1 million, is the largest from an artist in the museum’s 39-year history, according ...