A mix of both virtual and in-person events will lead up to a May 2022 ‘Peace Summit.’ Story and photos by Ashlee Green Pastor Cornell Jones has a simple request: He wants to go to more graduations than funerals. Jones spoke as part of a Pittsburgh Black Elected Officials Coalition (PBEOC) press conf...

The Steel City has a legendary history of supernatural activity. Some groups, such as East Hills Paranormal Journey, are brave enough to explore it, while others just opt for the thrill of the unknown. By Sonu Babu Photo: ScareHouse, located inside the Galleria at Pittsburgh Mills, is, according to ...

Park Ranger Stevie Smith gives readers the lowdown on the Spotted Lantern Fly. Photo: Spotted lanternflies are invasive insects that feed on the sap of a number of different plants important to the state's economy, including grapevines and maples. By MTSOfan via flickr (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) Hello Friend...

PWSA provides The Northside Chronicle with the latest updates from its ongoing Woods Run Stormwater Project in Riverview Park. By Ashlee Green Photo: A rendering shows what the stream restoration and extension down Mairdale Avenue will look like. Courtesy of PWSA Progress is taking place in two part...

Surviving the early stages of the pandemic was a ‘balancing act on a razor blade’ for Owner Nick Mastros, but his restaurant—a cornerstone of the Allegheny West community—has kept customers coming back for homestyle meals since 1981. By Sylvan Lebrun  Photo: A frequent haunt of Northside politicians...

Mindfulness expert Mark Williams will join Cityview Church Pastor Leeann Younger this fall to start a free, eight-week mindfulness meet-up group for families. By Ashlee Green Photo: Mark Williams incorporates singing, movement, and games into his mindfulness curriculum for children. 'You have to ear...

Priory Fine Pastries: It’s a sweet life indeed! By Anna Yoder, Membership Director - North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce Photo: Banana Split, Rocky Road, and Orange Creamsicle cupcakes from Priory Fine Pastries courtesy of Priory Fine Pastries Years ago, I encountered the most delectable pastry at ...

Stay up-to-date on what’s coming, going, and changing in the Northside business community with The Northside Chronicle’s monthly Northside Business Briefs. This month’s briefs feature New Hazlett Theater, RP Day, Allegheny City Brewing, and The Garden Café. By Ashlee Green Photo: "the other shoe," a...

The latest issue of The Northside Chronicle: October 2021. Volume 37, Issue 10, is now available in our archive. You can read it below, pick up your own copy at one of our newspaper box locations in the Northside, or subscribe today.

One of his greatest accomplishments was leading the long-time Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Sweater Drive. By Sonu Babu Bill Schlageter is a Rochester, New York native, but has spent most of his professional life in Pittsburgh’s Northside.  Before his notable role as Director of Marketing and Spokespe...