Photo by Justin Criado A look at some of the books in the 'rare and collectible' section at the recently opened City Books in Allegheny West. By Justin Criado James Joyce stood proudly in a corner watching the world through his signature Windsor glasses, hands in his pockets, chest out, while Ernest...

By Neil Strebig Students will have the chance to get their foot in the door with local Northside businesses and employers during the Northside/North Shore Chamber of Commerce Employer/Student Meet-and-Greet at the National Aviary March 23 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Students, 16-18 years old, are encouraged...

Our Real Stats sponsor. Brighton Heights Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. to William C. and William G. Porter at 3526 Laird St. for $55,000. California-Kirkbride Aruba Holdings LLC to Jamela Lewis at 1936 Sedgwick St. for $7,500. East Deutschtown Richard Minsterman to Theodore Zellers at 1014 Consta...

Photo by Neil Strebig A view of a bedroom, complete with fireplace and stained glass, at 345 Waldorf St. in Observatory Hill. By Neil Strebig Sawdust kicks up from creaking floorboards, floating in the sunlight, quietly disappearing into the transcendent colors of a vibrantly hand-crafted stained gl...

By Justin Criado The board of the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh (URA) approved an Observatory Hill revitalization project that will focus specifically on Bonvue Street during its meeting March 10. The URA will provide $400,000 in grants and loans, in addition to $150,000 in deferred se...

By Neil Strebig Job seekers, young and old, will have a chance to put themselves in front of potential employers during the Opportunity Fair at Perry High March 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. “It is important for the city’s youth to know that there are great opportunities for blue and white collar jobs on t...

Our Real Stats sponsor. Brighton Heights James Gregory Tyler to Thang Boi and Pennsylvania Ngal at 1410 Cooper Ave. for $90,000. Brightwood Scott Dickinson to John Newman at 3120 Frederick St. for $19,000. Leroy Gaines to OGR Realty 4 L.P. at 1223 Woodland Ave. for $11,000. Yvonne Pusateri to Dennis...

By Neil Strebig North Shore will be adding two more attractive destinations for Pittsburghers this season as part of recent development. Burn, a Florida-based cigar bar owned by Rocky Patel, and New York-based Southern Tier Brewing Co. will be opening later this year, according to reports. Southern ...

Photo courtesy of Darlene Harris' Office Darlene Harris presents Schorr Bakery ownership a proclamation March 2. By Justin Criado Darlene Harris presented a proclamation to Observatory Hills' Schorr Bakery March 2 in celebration of the family-owned business' 40-plus years on the Northside. Schorr is...

By Justin Criado Perry Hilltop Citizens Council will host a Ballfield Farm Open House March 4th at 6 p.m. at the Pittsburgh Project to discuss the 2016 growing season. The informational session is designed to help members and prospective members learn more about the duties involved in membership. Ba...