Photo by Abbey Reighard Executive Director of the Humane Society David Janusek waits patiently as Bubba from 100.7 STAR perfects the rat tail to compliment Janusek’s comb over. By Alyse Horn The executive director of the Western PA Humane Society vowed to shave his head if he raised $10,000 for his ...

On Saturday, April 26 from 9 a.m. until noon, Manchester community members will be cleaning up trash and debris from the winter months. Special attention will be paid to Fitzsimmons Square on the corner of W. North and Allegheny, Shelby’s Garden on the corner Adams and Manhattan, Chateau Street and ...

Before the Manchester housing project broke ground, Northside residents Loretta and John Fredley took photos during the demolition of the old industrial building that once stood where Columbus Square is today.

By Alyse Horn As soon as weather permits, phase three of Columbus Square will be underway, with two of the five homes to be built already reserved. Sally Flinn, partner and director of development for Fourth River Development, said these five homes will add to the nine that currently exist as part o...

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...

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...

By Alyse Horn A jazz icon will be honored this month on the Northside, while also raising money for Pittsburgh non-profit organizations that educate musically gifted youth. The red carpet premiere of “Roger Humphries: Pass It On” will be shown on Saturday, February 22 at the Manchester Craftmen’s Gu...

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...