Photo by Emily Leone Last week the Park House installed a new sign that stays lit even during the day.  We like it.  What do you think? Visit the Park House online at http://parkhousepgh.com/ .

Tonight the Bill Weiner and Charlie Barath Duo return to the Borders on McKnight Road. You can read our feature on them here . When: Friday, March 25 (tonight!), 7 to 9 p.m. Where: Borders, Northway Mall, McKnight Road Why: Celebrate spring with classic blues and folk. This weekend catch tornado wat...

From the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Creative teens with a passion for writing can find their voices through Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s 2011 Ralph Munn Creative Writing Contest. Open to all high school students (grades 9 through 12) in Allegheny County, the contest is an opportunity for te...

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From the Allegheny YMCA: The "Five S's of Wine Tasting" are about to become see, swirl, sniff, sip, and support local services for low-income individuals. The Allegheny YMCA's Fourth Annual Wine Comparative will take place on Friday, April 1 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Renaissance Hotel downtown. Ticke...

From United Way: The United Way/Money In Your Pocket Coalition is offering free tax preparation services at six locations across Allegheny County to families earning up to $40,000 and individuals making up to $20,000 a year. The last day for free tax help at most locations is April 18, 2011. Eligibl...

If someone in your community is an outstanding leader, you can nominate him or her for the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group's annual Neighborhood Leader Award.  Nominations close April 1. From the website: "A Neighborhood Leader creates a positive impact on his or community; displays leadersh...

The Museum of Photo Antiquities on East Ohio Street has started featuring a new camera each month.  This month's is the Polaroid Model 95. From the Museum of Photo Antiquities: Polaroid Model 95. Photo courtesy Photo Antiquities The world’s first Instant Photograph Camera was Polaroid Model 95 produ...

Representatives from NSLC and Rivers Casino hand a check to Manchester Citizens Corporation for its Renaissance Housing Program. (Photo/Emily Leone) >>Click here to see a photo gallery from the awards breakfast! The Northside Leadership Conference Wednesday presented about half a million dollars in ...