By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor Like many people, Mark Falta found himself with little to do during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic with so many public venues shut down. As such, he decided to dedicate himself to a project to fill his time. That project turned out to be a book detailing Pittsbu...

Recent visitors to The Northside Chronicle’s website, thenorthsidechronicle.com, may have noticed a few changes to its layout. Well, maybe more than a few. The Chronicle launched the new version of its website in mid-January, and we think it is quite the step up. We’re still working out all the kink...

When he was only 13-years-old, Chase Smith’s mother Kim Holzer passed away from cancer. Now, Smith has launched a charity to help single mothers facing the disease afford the costs of their treatments. “My mom had tremendous support throughout her bout with cancer from so many people, including my d...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor Shoppers at BreadWorks in January may have been surprised to see a sign outside the bakery declaring that it would be closed on Sundays and Wednesdays due to staffing issues. While the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic may be over, the fallout from the disease continues...

Photo: Pete Geissler, right, wrote a book with his son Jeff, left, about George Ferris, the inventory of the Ferris wheel. By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor Welcome to 2023, Northside! With the coming of January, another year has passed. And what a year it has been! Here at the Northside Chronicle, w...

Photo: This screenshot from the presentation by Pittsburgh’s Department of Mobility and Infrastructure shows roughly what the Davis Avenue Bridge will look like once complete. The presenters did note that the bike lanes will likely not run along the edges with pedestrians in the middle as shown, but...

Photo: The entrance to a lighthouse built as part of a new art installation, called ‘Darkhouse Lighthouse’ in Troy Hill sits in the basement of a dilapidated row house. Photo by Lauren Stauffer By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor Sailors in the Pittsburgh area can breathe easy, as a newly installed lig...

Photo: Costumed kids march in the 2016 Brighton Heights Halloween Parade. Chronicle file photo By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor It’s officially October and the countdown to Halloween has begun. From every dark corner, ghouls and ghosts come out to play and celebrate the spookiest time of year. For a...

Photo: Pittsburgh City Councilman Bobby Wilson, right, speaks to residents of the Virgin Way area at a community meeting held on Sept. 12 at Bistro To Go Cafe on East Ohio Street. The meeting pertained to the issue of crime and increased homelessness occurring around Virgin Way. Photo by Sean P. Ray...

Photo: Riverview Pale Ale glasses are displayed at a launch party for the drink. Photo by Sean P. Ray By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor Going out to enjoy some beer is a favorite pasttime for many people. But what if you could do that while also supporting a major feature of the community? That is th...