District 1 News: Councilman Wilson Hello everyone, I’m happy to share that last month, City Council approved my resolution authorizing the City of Pittsburgh’s entry into a partnership with R.I.P. Medical Debt (RIPMD) to purchase and relieve medical debt owed by Pittsburghers. At the end of last yea...

By Gina Grone  | Executive Director of Northside North Shore Chamber of Commerce The Northside North Shore Chamber serves the business community in and around the Northside and has been doing so since 1897. We currently have 331 member businesses, and we serve them by promoting, connecting and suppo...

By Caitlyn Scott | Staff Writer With temperatures above 60 degrees and vacations in full swing, Pittsburgh has welcomed back its annual farmers market, providing residents with the opportunity to support local businesses and connect with members in their community. Presented by CitiParks, the City o...

By Sean P. Ray | Managing Editor OBSERVATORY HILL — Residents once again gathered at the Valley Refuge Shelter to help shape the future of Riverview Park’s Grand Avenue entrance and Kilbuck Valley area, the meeting this time taking place on July 24. This was the third re-envisioning meeting organize...

By Breanna Ewell | Staff Writer ALLEGHENY COMMONS — Every year, the Northside hosts a one-day, plant-based festival known as “VegFest,” and it’s coming back this Aug. 5. The festival, which is located at Allegheny Commons Park, brings thousands of visitors, according to event organizers Leila Sleima...

By Adam Andrawes | Staff Writer OBSERVATORY HILL — The Northside’s picturesque Riverview Park is set to come alive with the vibrant rhythms and infectious beats of reggae music as the neighborhood sees the return of 'Reggae at Riverview' festival. With its rich history and worldwide cultural impact,...

This month’s article will focus on the law of defamation. Defamation is a very hard case to win at trial as it can be difficult to quantify the damages a person has suffered to their reputation based on a defamatory statement. In a defamation action, a plaintiff must prove several things to prevail....

Intersection of Froman and Ley St, Troy Hill, 1992. This image comes from a collection of historic review planning records that are currently being processed as part of an National Historical Preservation and Records Commission (NHPRC) grant project. Pittsburgh City Archives @pittsburghcityarchives