Spring is quickly turning into summer! In Pittsburgh, the sun is out and it seems that the heat is here to stay. With the soaring temperatures and the school year ending, please remember to stay hydrated and drive carefully. Days are also getting longer, which means more time spent outside for famil...

Summer is around the corner, which means school is almost out for the kids and new road-paving projects are underway. We have already gotten some roads paved in the Northside, but there are plenty more listed for completion. An updated list of current and future paving projects can be found on pitts...

Mayor William Peduto's administration and the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police are implementing a new community policing program that will get its start in 18 neighborhoods citywide. Commanders in each of the city's six police zones will create a "Neighborhood/Area Specific Team" of officers and supervis...

April showers bring May flowers, and this year, April also brings the Easter Bunny. I wish all of you a blessed Easter full of love and chocolate! There are plenty of events going on in the North Side this month, including the 31 st anniversary of the Black Political Empowerment Project, which start...

It is finally February! To all of my fellow Northsiders who have faced the cold weather of this past January, I commend you, and I hope that the first month of the New Year treated you well. February marks a change in weather patterns, so we should finally have some sunny, snow-free days. However, p...

It is almost Spring in the City of Pittsburgh. To all of my fellow Northsiders who have faced the cold weather of these past few months, I commend you, and I hope that the first quarter of the New Year treated you well. March is a windy month, so be sure to bundle up even as some days may reach the ...

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is pleased to present an opportunity for local high school students (public or private schools) to learn about the roles and career opportunities within the Bureau. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Student Police Academy (SPA) will offer discussion, field trips and exp...

Happy 2017, Northsiders! I hope all of you had a blessed Christmas and a Happy  New Year, and I am extremely excited to spend another year working for and with all of you! Thank you for a wonderful 2016; I can’t wait to see what’s in store for us this year. As we know by now, it is still winter. The...

The PWSA Community Meeting on Lead is scheduled for Pittsburgh City Council Districts 1 and 6 on Wednesday, February 1. During the meeting, PWSA leadership will give a presentation on lead in drinking water and how residents can limit exposure to lead. The presentation will be followed by a question...

The Office of Mayor William Peduto and the City of Pittsburgh Department of Parks & Recreation (Citiparks) has announced Pittsburgh Snow Angels , a city-wide program that pairs elderly or disabled city residents with volunteers to assist with snow removal during winter months. "The Pittsburgh Snow A...