MATTRESS FACTORY PRESS RELEASE Five Pittsburgh-based artists have been chosen to present their work in "Artists in Residence," an exhibition opening Sept.13, 2014 at the Mattress Factory. The show, housed in the museum’s galleries at 500 Sampsonia Way and 1414 Monterey Str., will be on view through ...

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 courtesy of the Mexican War Streets Society The 45th annual Mexican War Streets House & Garden tour through the Central Northside neighborhood is set for this Sunday, Sept. 14 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.   By Justin Criado The annual Mexican War Streets House & Garden tour through the Central Northsid...

By Justin Criado The 10th annual City of Asylum/Pittsburgh Jazz Poetry Concert has grown too big for the friendly confines of its Sampsonia Way home and will take place in Allegheny Commons' West Park this Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7:45 p.m. The free music and poetry event will feature the Oliver Lake Bi...

By Justin Criado The Student Conservation Association (SCA), Allegheny Commons Initiative and the Pittsburgh police and fire bureaus will beautify East Park in Allegheny Commons as well as surrounding neighborhoods this Saturday, Sept. 6 as part of a 9-11 remembrance project, according to a press re...

Photo courtesy of heinzfieldribfest.com The crowd at the 2013 Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Festival   By Justin Criado The annual Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Festival presented by Coors Light starts Thursday night when the Steelers host the Carolina Panthers at 7:30 p.m. for the fourth and final pres...

Photo by Justin Criado The annual Northside Summer Celebration gives everyone an opportunity to take part in a variety of festivities, including amusement park rides. Seen here are youth from the nearby North Hills cheerleading association enjoying the swings ride. By Justin Criado The annual Norths...

Photo by Justin Criado The Rivers Casino celebrated its fifth birthday Friday, Aug. 8 with a "First Five" anniversary event.    By Justin Criado The Rivers Casino turned five-years-old over the weekend. Barely out of infancy, the city’s first casino celebrated with a “First Five” anniversary event F...

Photo by Justin Criado Poet Jeff Oaks reads his latest work during a City of Asylum Alphabet City Summer Festival event Wednesday night at 318 Sampsonia Way in Central Northside.     By Justin Criado The Alphabet City Summer Festival program continued Wednesday night with performances by three local...

Join the 250th Anniversary of Pittsburgh’s Oldest Landmark, the Fort Pitt Block House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 9 in Point State Park. This event is held once every 50 years. The Fort Pitt Block House is the only surviving structure of Fort Pitt; built in 1764 by British Army to def...