New workforce program aims to help build professional networks for foreign-born residents and strengthen communal ties By: Neil Strebig Earlier today the Change Agency announced the launch of the Pittsburgh Connector Program, an All for All initiative to improve workforce inclusion. Syrian immigrant...

Looks like the Northside has gone Hollywood, for a weekend at least, with casting calls at Wigle Whiskey, Deutschtown Music Festival performers in Market Square and the grand premiere of Pittsburgh-filmed "Living While Black" web-series. By: NSC Staff   Thursday, June 7 Trivia at Bier's Pub The War ...

After being drained due to an algae problem, Lake Elizabeth in West Allegheny Commons Park is scheduled to be refilled later this week. Some of yinz might have noticed Lake Elizabeth has been a little dry lately. Due to a green algae problem the pond was drained and closed for maintenance. The green...

On Thursday, May 31 community members, elected officials and residents gathered to celebrate the renovation of the Perrysville Avenue Business District in Observatory Hill By: Neil Strebig   Earlier today community members and public officials held a ceremonial wielding of paint brushes to commemora...

Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial arrival of summer. It also means Tacos & Tequila at Wigle Whiskey and Barrelhouse, new installations at the Mattress Factory and of course live music in Allegheny West and Deustchtown. By: NSC Staff Thursday, May 24 Mason Jar Terrarium Workshop at Modern Caf...

Pressley Ridge launches new multi-faceted school featuring sensory-friendly learning environments By: Atiya Irvin-Mitchell Sometimes there are children with needs neither public schools nor specialized schools can reasonably meet, requiring families to look elsewhere for an education. There’s no pri...

With the returns of Northside Sandwich Week, Huszar Bacon Roast and the Northside Farmer's Market, this weekend is looking pretty epic. By: NSC Staff   Thursday, May 17 F.I.N.E Art Residency: Merav Kamel at the Children's Museum In part of the Children's Museum's F.I.N.E Art Residency program, Israe...

The voice of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch made his final Pittsburgh appearance on Friday, May 11 in honor of his 'Caroll Spinney Day' commemoration at the Carnegie Science Center By: Nick Eustis For nearly 50 years, the lovable characters of the classic children’s show, “Sesame Street,” have been w...

Sandusky St. and the main rotunda entrances at AGH are expected to close this month until further notice By: Neil Strebig Starting Monday, May 14 at 5 a.m. the entrance to the Sandusky Street parking garage at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) will be closed due to construction, according to Alleghen...

The 7th annual Northside Sandwich Week kickoffs Thursday, May 17 with the "Sandwich Sampler Event." By: NSC Staff For the Northside Christmas comes twice a year. On Thursday, May 17 Northside Sandwich Week will take center stage for the seventh installment of the food festival. “It’s a quintessentia...