We’re just a few hours away from the start of Memorial Day Weekend and by default a long awaited summer on the Northside. Here are a few Memorial Day festivities happening around the neighborhoods this weekend. Brighton Heights Memorial Day Celebration When: May 27 Where: Legion Park Brighton Height...

Allegheny Common's farmers market makes its welcome return today! Stop by from 3:30 to 7 p.m. today to pick up fruits , vegetables, BBQ, baked goods and whatever else vendors have prepared this year. The farmers market will be every Friday now through early fall.

Check out the Facebook event here!

Upcoming Events in Brighton Heights Flower planting When: May 25, 8:30-11:30 a.m. Where: 3629 California Avenue Join the Brighton Heights Citizens Federation annual flower planting on May 25. The BHCF will plant 10 flats of tall zinnias, 20 flats of mixed petunias and 20 flats of mixed portulacas fo...

Tonight is the official opening of the Brighton Height Citizens Federation’s art gallery! Stop by 3629 California Avenue at 6 p.m. to check out three great local artists’ work, meet some neighbors and have a glass of wine. Read more here.

Tickets for Allegheny West’s wine tour are still available. “A Tour and Tasting in the Homes and Gardens of Old Allegheny” will be in early June and feature wines from countries south of the Equator and the historic homes of Allegheny West. The guided tour starts at historic Holmes Hall at 5 p.m. on...

Registration for the Riverview Park 5k is now open! Click here to register for this year’s race on June 7 in the Northside. The park’s 5k course is a hilly challenge and a bargain for regular 5k runners. The registration fee is $12 up until May 25.

The Northside Leadership Conference announced this week that Sandwich Week will return to the Northside for a second year. June 17-23, restaurants throughout the Northside featured sandwich specials that can range from reubens to cheeseburgers. On Thursday June 20, the restaurants will face off in a...