Park Ranger Stevie Smith talks about springtime in Allegheny Commons Park and Riverview Park. Photo : A pair of great horned owls — the same species as the ones photographed here in Florida — is living in the Northside’s Riverview Park. According to Ranger Stevie, owls typically mate in December and...

Image: " The Kentucky Derby " by  Traveloscopy  is marked with  CC BY-ND 2.0 . Fishing Rod Foundation Co. is excited to host a new fundraiser experience to share our program with the community! Your support of the event will directly impact the children and families we serve through the sport of fis...

Park Ranger Stevie Smith gives a shoutout to park volunteers, shares how you can continue to help fight against the invasive Spotted Lanternfly, and announces upcoming Ranger Walk & Talks. Photo: This month, Ranger Stevie gives a shoutout to the "Riverview Lady Litter Pickers," who are a volunteer g...

Construction is estimated to begin around Spring of 2023. By Ashlee Green Photo: A rendering of the new Davis Avenue Pedestrian Bridge in Brighton Heights, which will aim to reconnect bicyclists and pedestrians with Riverview Park. Courtesy of DOMI A meeting was held on Dec. 13, 2021 to present Nort...

“I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.” - “The Old Astronomer to His Pupil” by Sarah Williams Photo: Allegheny Observatory Records, 1850-1967, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System. November is a great time to think about “Uncle John” Brashea...

PWSA provides The Northside Chronicle with the latest updates from its ongoing Woods Run Stormwater Project in Riverview Park. By Ashlee Green Photo: A rendering shows what the stream restoration and extension down Mairdale Avenue will look like. Courtesy of PWSA Progress is taking place in two part...

Read on for information about how you can protect your parks against a new invasive insect called the spotted lanternfly. Photo: Penn State Spotted Lanternfly Everyone’s help is needed to battle a new pest: the spotted lanternfly (SLF). This is an invasive insect from Asia that’s already being repor...

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...

Tristan Surtees and Charles Blanc of Canada-based art collective Sans façon and Pittsburgh resident and collaborator Steve Gurysh have been selected to create a public art piece in the Northside's Riverview Park. By Audrey Wells, Communications Specialist - Department of City Planning and Sarah Minn...

Park Ranger Nancy Schaefer outlines the importance of supporting native plants, insects, and birds in Riverview Park. Photo: University of Guelph Friends of Riverview Park (FORP) is a volunteer committee that advocates and works to improve Riverview Park. Organized in 2016 by the Northside Leadershi...