Photo: Larry Berger is the founder and executive producer for Saturday Light Brigade. Photo by Joey Kennedy By Diya Singh | Chronicle Intern Saturday Light Brigade (SLB) is a radio show which aims to take youth seriously and elevate their voices. The man behind the mic for the program? Larry Berger,...

Photo: VegFest attendees pet a pig during the festival, which took place on Aug. 28 at Allegheny Commons Park. The festival, which seeks to raise awareness for veganism, featured many animals present. Contributed photo By Diya Singh | Chronicle Intern Local vegetable fans rejoiced as VegFest returne...

Photo by Corey Carrington *Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for brevity By Diya Singh | Chronicle Intern “Northsider on the move” is a column that seeks to follow and highlight the accomplishments of Northsiders. The Northside Chronicle recently spoke with Corey Carrington, a northsider...

Photo: Sean P. Ray, the new managing editor of the Northside Chronicle, is an Allegheny County native and Duquese University graduate. By Lauren Staffer By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor Hello loyal readers of The Northside Chronicle. I am the new managing editor of the paper, Sean P. Ray, and I want...

Photo: Kids run through piles of foam at a back-to-school event organized by CitiParks at Sue Murray Pool on Aug. 18. The city, alongside community organizers, provided many activities for the kids, including balloon animals and face-painting. Children also received school supplies to get ready for ...

By Diya Singh After a two year break, the Deutschtown Music Festival made its return on July 22-24. The festival came back from its pandemic hiatus better than ever, boasting upwards of 400 performances at several different venues all over the area. It offered activities for children, a variety of d...

The City of Pittsburgh’s GOLD Plan and the Pennsylvania Resources Council’s ‘Lens on Litter’ Photo Contest tackle the state’s litter program from different angles. Photo: Samantha Weaver, Allegheny Cleanways  By Mary Elizabeth Lynch In 2021, PennEnvironment conducted a widespread study that included...

Tara Czekaj of Brighton Heights was recognized by The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) for her work on banning the declawing of cats in Pittsburgh. Photo courtesy of Tara Czekaj By Matthew Benusa A local Northsider has won an award for her work to protect some of our cutest neighbors. Tara...

Pride Project, Inc. isn’t structured around cut-and-dry goods and services: It aims to fill in the gaps of what a traditional education can provide, to give people ‘experiences that aren’t quantifiable.’ By Lucia Shen Photo: Ashlee Green In December 2020, Pride Project Inc. bought the former Chatham...

Free Ride, but for Northsiders. By Ashlee Green Photo: Catch Makeshift at the Northside Farmers' Market on Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m. Courtesy of Makeshift The name of the Northside’s community bike project doesn’t need much explanation. It’s called Makeshift, which founder and Spring Hill resident Ar...