By Merecedes J. Howze, Pittsburgh Public Schools Pittsburgh Perry High School’s 2014 graduating class is filled with a diverse group of individuals. Class of 2014 seniors are local Northsider's, while others come from all over the city to take part in their magnet program. Led by Pittsburgh Perry te...

By Cristina Holtzer Pittsburgh’s Northside may have better schools and landlords in its future if all goes to plan. Over the next 10 to 20 years Pittsburgh’s Buhl Foundation plans to spend $40 to $60 million dollars revitalizing the Northside, hoping to make it a place where residents feel proud. Th...

On May 26, Pittsburgh Public School’s only JROTC Program once again distinguished themselves by participating in the Legion Park Memorial Day Ceremony. The Ceremony began at 10:00 a.m. with the JROTC Commodore Battalion presenting the Colors and the POW/MIA Flag, which was hung at Half Staff on the ...

By Abbey Reighard The Pittsburgh Project will host its Annual Perry Hilltop Community Block Party on May 30, from 5 to 8 p.m. in Fowler Park. The event will include music by DJ No Intro – a local entertainment DJ – games and bingo for senior citizens. Informational resources will also be available a...

By Abbey Reighard The Northside/Northshore Chamber of Commerce will host its 26th Annual Northside Community Night on Wednesday, June 18. The event consist of a tailgate party in the parking lot outside of PNC Park and will include a DJ and games. Tickets for the event are $35 per person and can be ...

The Northside Community Census team wants to hear from residents across the Northside about their vision for the future of the Northside, and what they need in their homes and neighborhoods today. Information gathered by the Census team will guide the work of local community organizations and help t...

On 9 May 2014 the Perry High School Junior Reserve Officer Corp held its Annual Military Ball and Awards Dinner at the American Legion Post 116 in Avalon, Pa. The event was a huge success for the JROTC Cadets. Six Senior Cadets will graduate this year and were recognized for their time and effort in...

Photo courtesy of Ballfield Farm. By Alyse Horn Northsider’s looking to grow their own produce can find a sanctuary within Ballfield Farm, located near the corner of Danbury and Crispen Streets. Joanna Deming, the development associate at The Pittsburgh Project, said in an email that Ballfield Farm ...

Photo courtesy of Lydia Vanderhill A smart phone application has been created to make picking up farm stand food easier for participants. By Alyse Horn Northsiders looking to pick up fresh locally grown grocery products year round may look no further. The Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance Farm Stand makes...

Photo courtesy of Ron Donoughe Painting the Mexican War Streets (above) has been one of Ron Donoughe's favorites to paint thus far. By Alyse Horn Last summer Ron Donoughe, a Pittsburgh artist, decided to start a year-long journey around the 90 neighborhoods in the city and document what he saw throu...