By Anna Yoder | Columnist An abacus, a book entitled “The Drunken Botanist” and a magenta-colored vintage velveteen couch are a few of the items that adorn the inviting sitting area of Scratch & Co., a multi-faceted, unique establishment owned by Don Mahaney. Scratch sits at the crest of Troy Hill a...

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By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor ALLEGHENY CITY CENTRAL — The Northside Leadership Conference has a new executive director, though one who has a long history of community activism and involvement. Jerome Jackson took on the top role at the Leadership Conference on July 18. He comes after working for...

By Peyton Celesti | Sports Writer PERRY HILLTOP — Opening day of Northside Youth Athletic Association (NSYAA) football was filled with energy in the stands and on the gridiron of Oliver Stadium throughout the morning and afternoon of Aug. 5. But those who watched or participated in the mighty mites ...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor On Oct. 12, 2019, the 28th Annual Northside Pumpkinfest took place at Allegheny Commons Park, the same as it ever had for the past nearly 30 years. It had rides, a petting zoo, puppet shows and more, all the things people had come to expect from the traditional Hallo...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor OBSERVATORY HILL — Residents gathered on July 24 at the Valley Refuge Shelter to help shape the future of Riverview Park’s Grand Avenue entrance and Kilbuck Valley area. This was the third re-envisioning meeting organized by Friends of Riverview Park, which is seekin...

Volunteers needed for Riverview Park Day Friends of Riverview Park is seeking volunteers for Riverview Park (RP) Day, which will take place Sept. 9. The annual event showcases Riverview Park with several activities, including live music, hikes through the park, games, food and more. To sign up as a ...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor ALLEGHENY CITY CENTRAL — On a pleasant September morning, a group of Pittsburgh King PreK-8 students sat together on the school’s enclosed patio to have a story read to them. However, while storytime is an honored tradition of elementary school, this was a special oc...

By Peyton Celesti | Sports Writer The Old Allegheny Soccer league for boys and girls of 5-13 years of age is back for another season. Although the league has been a mainstay in the community since the early 1990’s, the league has truly found a new home over the last 10 years or so at the beautiful t...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor “Within its broken hills, nooks, dells, and secluded spots, the young can whisper into each other’s ears and can draw pictures of the future without either paint or brush.” This excerpt from the proclamation made by Thomas M. Marshall for the inauguration of Rivervie...