From Polar Plunges to jungle-themed fundraisers the Northside has an all-weather spread of fun this weekend. By: NSC Staff   Thursday, February 22 Cat Cafe at Threadbare Cats and cider aka the cat's pajamas. From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Threadbare Cider and Mead in Spring Garden will be hosting their 'Cat ...

Local franchise, Point Brugge set to open third location in City of Asylum's Alphabet City. By: Neil Strebig *Editor's note:  Brugge on North @ Alphabet City will be opening Wednesday, April 18. This article was written before an official opening date was announced.   Jesse Seager, who owns and oper...

Saturday Light Brigade's new podcast helps connect generations of African American males from various Pittsburgh neighborhoods. By: Neil Strebig Oral traditions are centuries old. The spoken word is humanity’s oldest form of communication yet, in these heavy technological times many of us often forg...

In part of Healthy Ride's 2018 expansion, Northside sees four times as many bike stations and over twice as many bicycles By: Neil Strebig Earlier today, Healthy Ride PGH announced that they will be adding 175 stations and 700 bikes throughout Pittsburgh in 2018. The Northside saw the largest uptick...

After City Council approval, new Cancer Center looks to begin first phase of construction By: Atiya Irvin-Mitchell   In early March Northside residents can expect the groundbreaking for the new Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) Cancer Center. The $200 million investment is the result of a joint multi...

Quite the spread this weekend with Lenten Fish Fries, a new Children's Museum exhibit and special performances at New Hazlett Theater and St. Anthony's Chapel   By: NSC Staff   Thursday, February 15   Wines of the New World at The Priory The Priory Hotel will be hosting a wine tasting from 6:30 p.m....

The Tripoli St. Bridge is expected to re-open Thursday, February 15 at 3 p.m.   According to a news release from PennDOT, the Tripoli St. Bridge will re-open at 3 p.m. today. The bridge has been closed since December 13, 2017, in part of the $87.94 million I-279 Parkway North Improvement Project. Mo...

New collaborative work and programming space opens in Nova Place   Earlier today the new 4,600-square-foot CoLab 18 opened its doors to the public. “One of the greatest challenges facing the Pittsburgh region is making sure opportunity is available for all - not just a few - and that is especially t...

Northside Mardi Gras is in full swing with live music at Bier's Pub, The Park House and special events at 3E Studios, Artist Image Resource and California Coffee Bar.   By: NSC Staff   Thursday, February 8 Her Ladyship at Scratch F&B The folk band, Her Ladyship will be playing every Thursday night a...

City Council Comics is a weekly  series by local cartoonist, Nils Hanczar   City Council Meeting - Tuesday, January 30, 2018 Click to read the full comic.   February 8, 2018 Click to read the full comic   City Council holds a public meeting every Tuesday at 10 a.m. View a full list of meetings and c...