By Abbey Reighard Urban chicken farming may be the next big trend to take root – or coop – on the Northside. Three chicken coops located on the Northside will be part of the 4th annual “Chicks in the Hood” Tour on Sunday, June 8. The tour highlights local Pittsburgh chicken farmers and educates peop...

The Northside Community Census team wants to hear from residents across the Northside about their vision for the future of the Northside, and what they need in their homes and neighborhoods today. Information gathered by the Census team will guide the work of local community organizations and help t...

Photo courtesy of Lydia Vanderhill A smart phone application has been created to make picking up farm stand food easier for participants. By Alyse Horn Northsiders looking to pick up fresh locally grown grocery products year round may look no further. The Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance Farm Stand makes...

Photo courtesy of Ron Donoughe Painting the Mexican War Streets (above) has been one of Ron Donoughe's favorites to paint thus far. By Alyse Horn Last summer Ron Donoughe, a Pittsburgh artist, decided to start a year-long journey around the 90 neighborhoods in the city and document what he saw throu...

Fineview Citizens Council will be having an Easter Egg Hunt for children at 1 p.m. on April 19 at Fineview Park playground, located on Fineview Ave. and Lanark and Myler Streets. In order to confirm the event, at least 30 children need to be pre-registered by April 1st, 2014. To register please call...

Photo courtesy of PSYEP 2013 Report Moving the Lives of Kids (MLK) Mural Project provided youth with an opportunity to consider art as an occupational choice. They planned and painted a mural depicting Pittsburgh’s rich Jazz heritage, located in the Strip District. By Alyse Horn In part of his refor...

Photo by Alyse Horn The Northside and Allegheny General Hospital representatives after the re-signing of the agreement. By Alyse Horn On Thursday, January 30, the Northside community and Allegheny General Hospital celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Allegheny General Hospital Northside Partnershi...

Photo courtesy of Open Your Hear to a Senior website The above image shows senior citizens in our area who request assistance.   By Kristin Douty The location chart of seniors in need of assistance is growing, especially in central Pittsburgh areas like the Northside. United Way launched the program...

West View Danceland Northside Oldies Reunion will be on February 8 at West View Fireman’s Banquet Hall, 398 U.S. Route 19. It’s $20 to attended, and the dance will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Check out these great photos from Fineview's Love Your Block clean up day last month. "It really was an amazing project and we had such a great volunteer turnout," said Fineview Citizens Council's Melissa Gallagher.  "We all got to admire our work when we all showed up to vote yesterday."