Part one in a three-part series . Read part two . In a time when the word “recession” has become equivalent to a swear word, the common theme has been small businesses halting production, corporations doing mass layoffs, and others closing their doors altogether. There are mixed opinions on starting...

The Federal Street underpass, once an ugly reminder of Pittsburgh’s industrial era, will now function as an art gallery supporting rotating installations and welcoming pedestrians and motorists to the Northside. The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh led efforts to renovate the dark, damp underpass tha...

During math month in October, Allegheny Middle School taught parents and students that math isn’t quite as scary as they thought. Using a series of interactive events, the school engaged both kids and parents in real-life math applications, a little bit of friendly competition and a whole lot of fun...

Pittsburgh Public Schools last night presented parents and officials with details of a potential reform of its athletic program that would combine some Oliver and Perry high school sports programs. In the first of three community meetings about the proposed changes, held at Oliver High School, a new...

Football has always been a big part of Pittsburgh’s sports history. Youth football in Pittsburgh also has a very colorful history and the Northside as a whole led the way in terms of having teams. Back in the 1960s and 70s there were many youth football teams on the Northside, particularly in the No...

Water-loving Northsiders now have an easy way to put their canoes and kayaks on Pittsburgh’s rivers. A non-motorized access point to the Three Rivers Water Trail opened officially on Oct. 23 at Westhall Street in the Brightwood/Brighton Heights area, and already has turned at least one Northsider in...

With a developer selected for the Garden Theater block, many Northsiders made their opinions on the subject clear: They are glad to see progress, and look forward to having another option for grocery shopping.  Others, however, feel that the speciality grocery store planned for the space doesn't do ...

The Manchester Bidwell Corporation received a grant in October from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield to support a new training program at the Bidwell Training Center. The $36,000 grant will go to the purchase of an electronic medical record system that students will use in the Electronic Record Medic...

Left: Mike Coleman with his wife, Eleanor, at the Northside Leadership Conference's annual award dinner in June 2010, where he was presented with a lifetime achievement award for his dedication and service to the Northside.  (Photo courtesy the Northside Leadership Conference) If you could use only ...

The Northside Chronicle has paired with Manchester Academic Charter School to feature the works of students in grades 6-8. This month, seven sixth graders will share their family's holiday traditions. You can also find the selected work of four additional students in our November 2010 print edition....