Photo by Justin Criado Northside Common Ministries director Jay Poliziani looks through toys that were donated by SMS Siemag and SMS Millcraft LLC Friday, Dec. 5. The North Shore sister companies donated 300 toys this year. By Justin Criado The Northside Common Ministries (NCM) received its first to...

Photo by Justin Criado Over 650 people attended Buhl Foundation's One Northside celebration Wednesday, Dec. 2 at Heinz Field. The event highlighted the initiatives progress and outlined future plans. By Justin Criado The Buhl Foundation hosted the One Northside celebration Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Heinz F...

Photo by Justin Criado The Northside Community Development Fund held its annual Partnership Recognition luncheon Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Lexus Club in PNC Park. Over 200 people attended.  By Justin Criado Photo by Justin Criado Peoples Natural Gas CEO and president Morgan O'Brien (center) was the k...

Photo by Douglas McGlynn From l eft to right: Bishop David Zubik, Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, and Rege Claus at the 17th annual "Gala Pittsburgh Sports Night" fundraiser at Heinz Field Thursday, Nov. 6.  By Douglas McGlynn The 17th annual “Gala Pittsburgh Spo...

Photo by Justin Criado Highmark Foundation hosted a "Huddle Up Against Bullying" symposium Tuesday, Oct. 28. Dr. Anthony Mannarino (center with microphone) of Central Northside's Allegheny General hospital participated in a panel discussion.  By Justin Criado The Highmark Foundation hosted the “Hudd...

Photo by Justin Criado Kratsa Properties held an official groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 8 for its new Holiday Inn Express hotel on 228 Federal St. in North Shore. By Justin Criado Kratsa Properties held a official groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 8 for its new Holiday Inn Express ho...

Photo by Justin Criado A group of Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) officials visited Northside Wednesday, Sept. 17 to tour the area and view development projects that have benefited from DCED support. The group took the hour-long tour on a ducky boat.  By Justin Cri...

Photo courtesy of mediathon.org By Justin Criado Are you one of those people that can't go a day without picking up the newspaper (The Northside Chronicle perhaps) or tuning in every hour on the hour for the latest news broadcast? If so, the fourth annual Mediathon is sure to be the place for you th...

RIVERS CASINO PRESS RELEASE Rivers Casino was named “Best Overall Gaming Resort” in Pennsylvania by Casino Player magazine’s readers for the fifth year in a row. The casino took home a total of 15 first-place awards, including “Best Casino,” “Best Players Club,” “Best Promotions” and “Best Dealers.”...

Photo courtesy of Allegheny Commons By Justin Criado It's going to be a busy weekend here on the Northside with a couple of free events Saturday and Sunday. First up, Venture Outdoors will be holding a Family Outdoors Festival Saturday, Aug. 23 from noon-4 p.m. at Allegheny Commons park. The festivi...