Photo by Justin Criado It's football season in Western Pa. and for many area players that means playing Old Allegheny Soccer. Over the past weekend, youth teams took to the pitch at Brighton Heights Park, reminding us that football doesn't necessarily involve tossing a pigskin. The Chronicle was on ...

By Douglas McGlynn Having lived my entire life in Pittsburgh I thought I’d seen all it had to offer. I’ve seen enough, at least, to decide that all of its neighborhoods are pretty much the same, with a few exceptions of course. I realized how wrong I was when I took the 2014 Historic Deutschtown Hou...

Photo by Justin Criado A new 'Burgh Bits & Bites food tour showcases Northside's culinary culture and history. By Justin Criado Pittsburgh is unique in the way that it's a collection of neighborhoods, each with a different history, culture, and personality. Part of that uniqueness is the food, and I...

Photo by Justin Criado The Pipitone Group (PG) of Observatory Hill used a day of community service to help beautify the Northside neighborhood they've called home since 1998. The volunteer hub of the city of Pittsburgh, servePGH, and the Observatory Hill, Inc. (OHI) were also part of the efforts, wh...

Photo by Justin Criado With the beginning of fall it's time to get in to the Halloween spirit. The Photo Antiquities museum on 531 East Ohio St. in Historic Deutschtown has an exhibit that's sure to excite, and maybe fright, visitors just in time for Oct. 31.     Photo by Justin Criado Photo Antiqui...

Photo by Nick Buzzelli Owner Latersa Blackwell cuts the ribbon during Cafe On the Corner's grand opening Sunday, Aug. 30 in Brightwood. (From left to right: Judge Leah Williams Duncan, Michael Blackwell, Manny Williams, Lateresa Blackwell and Councilwoman Darlene Harris.) By Nick Buzzelli As a forme...

Photo by Justin Criado Students of Schiller Middle School in East Deutschtown entering the building during the first day of school Monday, Aug. 25, marking the beginning of the 2014-15 academic year.   By Justin Criado Marking the official close of summer, Northside area schools are starting the 201...

Photo by Justin Criado By Justin Criado The Wigle Whiskey Barrelhouse and Whiskey Garden on 1055 Spring Garden Ave. received its proper signage Wednesday. The company's second location opened this summer and have held regular educational tours and cocktail hours along with events for charity and liv...

Photo by Justin Criado The annual Northside Summer Celebration gives everyone an opportunity to take part in a variety of festivities, including amusement park rides. Seen here are youth from the nearby North Hills cheerleading association enjoying the swings ride. By Justin Criado The annual Norths...