Above: The current bridge in Allegheny Commons park will be torn down once the project has funding. (Photo courtesy Allegheny Commons Initiative) The Allegheny Commons Initiative hosted a public, community meeting to discuss design ideas for the replacement pedestrian bridge linking Lake Elizabeth a...

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Chronicle intern and Point Park graduate student Margaret Singer recently sat down with Lee Nesler, the executive director of the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society to talk about animals, hobbies and more. Since 2004, Nesler has managed the organizations two open door shelters, one in Allegheny Wes...

Work on the restoration of the northeast portion of Allegheny Commons Park began about two weeks ago and should be completed by July, according to the Allegheny Commons Initiative. This leg of the project covers the park along Cedar Avenue from East Ohio to Tripoli streets and will cost around $800,...

Left: Mary Jane Barbush was a leader in the Fineview community for more than 30 years. (Photo courtesy Fineview Citizens Council) Long-time Fineview resident and community leader Mary Jane Barbush passed away on Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011, at the age of 73. Barbush, who served for more than 30 years in...

This article was updated on Feb. 4 to include comments from the Northside Oldtimers. To read The Chronicle's previous coverage on this issue, read ' Tug of war over dog park between city, residents continues '. A City Council hearing Monday requested by petition signed by nearly three dozen area res...