'Art as Liberation: Celebrating Black Art in Pittsburgh' was a Juneteenth celebration presented by Mikael Owunna and 1Hood Media at City of Asylum's Sampsonia Way tent in Allegheny City Central on Friday, June 18, 2021. Photos by Ashlee Green Find more of Lisa Brown's work at @d.c.mamacita on Instag...

Studying the timelines of three local schools stirs up memories of the former East Street Valley. By Anthony John Wiles Jr. Editor’s note: As part of the writer’s research for this story, he interviewed past and present residents of the Northside, including members of his direct family. Photo: Schil...

The new and limited edition spirit ‘keeps Pittsburgh lore alive.’ By Destiny Dixon Photo: Wigle Whiskey Wigle Whiskey has released a new addition to their alcoholic beverage line in collaboration with Iron City Beer.  The straight rye whiskey called “Imp-ish” is a limited edition, “bringing back the...

North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce Membership Director Anna Yoder says Fish On Bait and Tackle in Observatory Hill will “reel you in!” By Anna Yoder, Membership Director - North Side/Shore Chamber of Commerce Photo: Lauren Stauffer When I was growing up, it was common to find friendly neighborhood...

Riverview Park turns 127 years old on July 4, 2021. Photo: Watson Cabin, according to Park Ranger Nancy Schaefer, was the only building in Riverview Park when it opened. Courtesy of the author The 4 th of July is a special day for Riverview Park, as the park celebrates its birthday: This year it’s t...

The latest issue of The Northside Chronicle: July 2021. Volume 37, Issue 7, 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.

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 Live Fresh Cold Pressed Juice + Smoothie Bar, Nearby Creative, Riverview Church Thrift Store, PCTV, Elks Lodge #339,...

Films are shown on select Friday evenings starting at 9 p.m. throughout the summer. By Destiny Dixon Photo from the 1953 film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, starring Marilyn Monroe. The film will be shown as part of the Pittsburgh Classic Movie Club's screening series in Spring Hill's Waisenhaus Park. Co...

Ranger Stevie Smith takes readers through a morning stroll in Allegheny Commons Park. Photo: Morning strolls in Allegheny Commons Park in the late spring, says Park Ranger Stevie Smith, are "unlike any other." Courtesy of the author Morning strolls through the beautiful Allegheny Commons are unlike ...

Bring an acoustic instrument and play along at this free event on June 20.  By Sonu Babu Photo: Slim Forsythe performing with guests at the former Nied's Hotel in Lawrenceville. Courtesy of the artist Kevin “Slim” Forsythe is back with a performance celebrating Father’s Day on Sunday, June 20 at Scr...