State Rep. Emily Kinkead looks back on 2021, and ahead to 2022. Photo: Office of Rep. Kinkead Happy Holidays! It’s incredible to realize that yet another year is coming to a close. As many of our neighbors and friends still struggle to get back on their feet and the pandemic, which we hoped to see s...

Rep. Wheatley provides details on Pa.’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which is now open, and the Property Tax Rent/Rebate, which is accepting applications until the end of December. Photo: Office of Rep. Wheatley It’s starting to get cold, and winter is just around the corner. The state...

Councilman Wilson describes the Northside tour he gave to Mayor-elect Ed Gainey. Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone,  At the end of this year, I will have served as your Councilman for two years. These have been a tremendously eventful pair of years. During this time, we have navigate...

The following statistics are courtesy of Allegheny County as of Nov. 17, 2021. Photo: cottonbro  from  Pexels JUDGE OF THE SUPREME COURT: This is both the highest court in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the oldest appellate aka appeals court in the nation. According to the Unified Judicial Sys...

This month, Councilman Wilson discusses updates on major construction projects happening across the Northside. Photo: Office of Councilman Wilson Hello everyone,  This month, I wanted to share some updates on major construction projects that we are completing across the Northside. First, the new Wes...

Rep. Wheatley discusses how a group of bipartisan legislators he’s working with are trying to pass a bill removing obstacles for veterans and their spouses who are transitioning to civilian life. Photo: Office of Rep. Wheatley The national media often focuses on the gridlock and conflict in our poli...

No one is alone: Talking mental health as the holidays approach Photo: Office of Rep. Kinkead The last two years have been difficult, and at times traumatic, for many of us, our families, and our neighbors. It has been a stressful period in all of our lives, and now, with the holidays and winter app...

The Municipal Election is on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. Are you prepared to vote? Get ready with our 2021 Election Guide. By NSC Staff Photo: Element5 Digital via Pexels Important Information: Polls are open on election day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Locate your polling place or track your ballot here. Mail-...

A mix of both virtual and in-person events will lead up to a May 2022 ‘Peace Summit.’ Story and photos by Ashlee Green Pastor Cornell Jones has a simple request: He wants to go to more graduations than funerals. Jones spoke as part of a Pittsburgh Black Elected Officials Coalition (PBEOC) press conf...

This month, Rep. Wheatley discusses legislation to help minority-owned businesses by counteracting systemic barriers such as lack of access to finances. Photo: Office of Rep. Wheatley It’s no secret minority-owned businesses have faced an uphill battle from the beginning. Throw in the impacts of a g...