Photo courtesy of City of Asylum By Abbey Reighard For two nights, the people of Pittsburgh can learn about immigrants and refugees – from firsthand accounts – in a musical and theatrical performance set to take place on the Northside. On Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, The Allstar Refugee Ba...

Photo by Laine Kaminski The band Stampede, dressed in their best western attire, kept the sold out Urban Garden Party dancing into the night. By Alyse Horn Clad in decorations worthy of a John Wayne movie, the Mattress Factory transformed into the Wild West for its annual Urban Garden Party that rai...

By Alyse Horn For its 17th Annual Urban Garden Party, the Mattress Factory is asking attendees to “Polish your spurs, untangle your fringe and get on down to the hottest saloon in town.” Inspired by the “Wild West,” the fundraiser will take place on Friday, June 20 at from 7 to 11 p.m. Samantha Stra...

By Abbey Reighard The restoration of the Garden Theater and Masonic Temple Building is set to be complete this fall – and local business owners are eager to move in. According to Tom Hardy, development consultant for the Allegheny City Central Association and association executive director, construc...

Photo by Abbey Reighard Mel Gallagher of Fineview holding her hen Harriet. Gallagher participated in the "Chicks in the Hood" tour on Sunday, June 8. By Abbey Reighard Despite the occasional rain showers, the crowds were out for the 4th Annual “Chicks in the Hood” tour. The “Chicks in the Hood” tour...

By Cristina Holtzer Pittsburgh’s Northside may have better schools and landlords in its future if all goes to plan. Over the next 10 to 20 years Pittsburgh’s Buhl Foundation plans to spend $40 to $60 million dollars revitalizing the Northside, hoping to make it a place where residents feel proud. Th...

By Abbey Reighard The Northside/Northshore Chamber of Commerce will host its 26th Annual Northside Community Night on Wednesday, June 18. The event consist of a tailgate party in the parking lot outside of PNC Park and will include a DJ and games. Tickets for the event are $35 per person and can be ...

By Abbey Reighard Urban chicken farming may be the next big trend to take root – or coop – on the Northside. Three chicken coops located on the Northside will be part of the 4th annual “Chicks in the Hood” Tour on Sunday, June 8. The tour highlights local Pittsburgh chicken farmers and educates peop...

The Northside Community Census team wants to hear from residents across the Northside about their vision for the future of the Northside, and what they need in their homes and neighborhoods today. Information gathered by the Census team will guide the work of local community organizations and help t...

By Kate Kay On Saturday, May 31st from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Mexican War Streets Yard Sale will take place neighborhood wide from Brighton Road to Federal Street and North Avenue to Jefferson Street. Over 40 homes are participating in the yard sale, making it the biggest MWS Yard Sale ever. The day o...