By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor *Editor's note: This story was updated on March 12 to correct a factual inaccuracy. DEUTSCHTOWN — A hallmark of the Allegheny Elks’ annual Mardi Gras party is the crowning of a Mardi Gras King or Queen. This year, however, took a different turn, however, as the crown...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor Mayor Ed Gainey’s proposed series of reforms to Pittsburgh’s property laws and zoning codes, including spreading inclusionary zoning requirements citywide, has become a hotly debated topic in city politics. A Pittsburgh Planning Commission meeting on Jan. 28 to vote ...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor NORTH SHORE — Celebrating 10 years of supporting the Northside, The Buhl Foundation’s One Northside initiative gathered at Acrisure Stadium on Feb. 18 to look back at what might be the first half of the organization’s existence and accomplishments, as well as look to...

By Judge Duncan In the evening of Feb. 6, my son and I both took notice of the several fire trucks that were racing past our home on the way to what for us at the time, was some unknown destination. While a fire truck or two going past is not unusual, this occurrence stood out as it lasted for sever...

By Carson Folio | Staff Writer Light of Life Rescue Mission took another non-profit, Off the Floor, under its wings in November 2024 and now oversees its operations. Off the Floor, a faith-based organization similar to Light of Life, will keep the same name and branding as the organization did befor...

Threadbare Cider wins Best in Show at PA Farm Show Threadbare Cider, a Northside cider and mead maker, won Best in Show at the 2025 Pennsylvania Farm Show Cider Competition. In addition, the cider maker took home Best Overall Cider for 2025 with their Farmhouse Cider drink, and received a gold medal...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor NORTH SHORE — Celebrating 10 years of supporting the Northside, The Buhl Foundation’s One Northside initiative gathered at Acrisure Stadium on Feb. 18 to look back at what might be the first half of the organization’s existence and accomplishments, as well as look to...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor ALLEGHENY WEST — A new hotel aiming to open sometime this spring will bring a slice of Italy to the Northside. Named “The Villagio,” the planned hotel is owned by Ed Taimuty and will replace The Parador Inn, located at 939 Western Ave. Taimuty closed a deal to purcha...

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Northside Chamber of Commerce (@northsidechamberofcommerce)

By Rep. Lindsay Powell Hello neighbors, happy February! My team and I have hit the ground running with the start of the new year. At the beginning of January, I was sworn into my second term as your state representative. Taking the oath of office was celebratory and motivating; I remain steadfastly ...