The Academy is named in honor of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, an honorary member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. whose work led to the creation of Black History Month. By Ashlee Green Photo: Justin Laing, right, is a member of Omega Psi Phi and a teacher at the Omega Dr. Carter G. Woodson Academy. H...

There's a reason Hollywood loves it here. By Lucia Shen Photo: The former Western Pennsylvania Penitentiary, circa 1890-1891, where Alexander Berkman served his sentence for the attempted assassination of Henry Clay Frick. Gift of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public Domain Humans love a good ...

‘Connectivity is the new mobility’: Allies for Children has joined with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission and Carnegie Mellon University to draft a plan for future broadband investments in the region. By Ashlee Green Photo: Agriculture, which is a huge asset to Pennsylvania's economy, is beco...

He was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in 1992. By JaQuay Edward Carter Photo: Jay Godwin, LBJ Library from Austin - DIG14233-057, Public Domain This story is published in partnership with the Pittsburgh Community Newspaper Network (PCNN). It was originally printed in The Homepage...

By Bryant Schmude Photo: A 1942 Pittsburgh streamliner-type T car #1676 climbs Itin Street near Goehring Street on the route #5-SPRING HILL light rail line with ease. Courtesy of Edward Miller In 1963, this #13-EMSWORTH via California Avenue "T" pauses at the intersection of Federal Street and East ...

The late George Ferris, a former Northsider, invented the Ferris wheel for the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago. Now, Pete and Jeff Geissler are bringing his name back into the limelight. By Lucia Shen Photo: Jeff and Pete Geissler, authors of a new book about the late George Ferris. ...

The Steel City has a legendary history of supernatural activity. Some groups, such as East Hills Paranormal Journey, are brave enough to explore it, while others just opt for the thrill of the unknown. By Sonu Babu Photo: ScareHouse, located inside the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, is, according to ...

Surviving the early stages of the pandemic was a ‘balancing act on a razor blade’ for Owner Nick Mastros, but his restaurant—a cornerstone of the Allegheny West community—has kept customers coming back for homestyle meals since 1981. By Sylvan Lebrun  Photo: A frequent haunt of Northside politicians...

Mindfulness expert Mark Williams will join Cityview Church Pastor Leeann Younger this fall to start a free, eight-week mindfulness meet-up group for families. By Ashlee Green Photo: Mark Williams incorporates singing, movement, and games into his mindfulness curriculum for children. 'You have to ear...

Underrated and ahead of her time, writer and mystery novelist Mary Roberts Rinehart of the former Allegheny City has earned her enduring legacy. By Ashlee Green Photo: Mary Roberts Rinehart, née Mary Ella Roberts, known as the "American Agatha Christie," is one of the former Allegheny City's biggest...