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New & Notable, April 2025
New & Notable spotlights the accomplishments of those living & working in the northern communities of Pittsburgh.


The Many Sides of the Northside
With 18 neighborhoods and 12 business districts, there are many places to know and love in the Northside.
Kathleen Ganster
Mar 31


Wesley Family Services Empowers All Ages
Wesley Family Services, founded in 2017, arose from the merger between Wesley Spectrum and Family Services of Western PA.
Max McCrory
Oct 9, 2024


Women Take the Lead in Nonprofits
Many of our region’s nonprofits benefit from strong, female leadership. In a two-part series.
Hilary Daninhirsch
Oct 2, 2024


Domestic Violence Services Support People in Need
Anything that can be weaponized to maintain control often is,” said Grace Coleman, President/CEO, Crisis Center North (CCN).
Kathleen Ganster
Aug 1, 2024


B is for Books Breaks Down Barriers to Early Childhood Learning
B is for Books is a free children’s bookstore owned and operated by Reading Ready Pittsburgh.
Shari Berg
Jul 31, 2024


The Foundation of HOPE Aids Incarcerated in Rejoining Society
The Foundation of HOPE is an interfaith nonprofit organization with a mission of empowering people impacted by the criminal justice system.
Shari Berg
May 31, 2024


Building Strong Women, Strong Girls
Strong Women, Strong Girls (SWSG) kicked off the celebration of its 20th anniversary as a nonprofit on September 1. The yearlong...
Shari Berg
Sep 29, 2023


Open Hand Ministries Making African-American Home Ownership a Reality
Open Hand Ministries is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that seeks to address the racial wealth gap in Pittsburgh by helping the African-American...
Hilary Daninhirsch
Nov 1, 2022


Active, Engaged Fathers Play an Important Part in Children’s Development
“Any fool can have a child. That doesn’t make you a father. It’s the courage to raise a child that makes you a father.” —Barack Obama...
Hilary Daninhirsch
May 31, 2022


Cayuga Centers Now Helping Foster Families in Allegheny County
Parenting is a challenge under the best of circumstances, and some parents need a little extra help. When Allegheny County Children,...
Kathleen Ganster
Feb 3, 2022


Tickets for Kids Promotes Inclusion, Opportunities for At-risk Youth
Thanks to Tickets for Kids Charities and its supporters, tens of thousands of local children have been able to enjoy cultural, sports and...
Hilary Daninhirsch
Oct 27, 2021


Our pet of the week is Samson!
Samson was rescued by Animal Friends’ Humane Society police officers from a neglectful situation. He can be timid when meeting new...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
Sep 15, 2021


North Hills Community Outreach Podcast Highlights Pittsburgh’s Difference-Makers
North Hills Community Outreach has launched a monthly podcast titled Get to Know NHCO. Hosted by Executive Director Tom Baker and...
North Hills Monthly Magazine
Sep 1, 2021


Angels By Your Side Helps Grieving Families through Service Projects
On October 25, 2015, 32-year-old Wexford resident and North Allegheny graduate Michael Kovacic was running in the EQT Pittsburgh 10-Miler...
Hilary Daninhirsch
Jun 5, 2021


North Park Bluebird Box Project Contributing to Conservation Efforts
There are few birds that capture the imagination and hearts like the bluebird, and this is the time of year to spot them. But it wasn’t...
Kathleen Ganster
May 11, 2021


POISE Foundation Supports Black Community in Becoming More Self-Sufficient, Self-Sustaining
The POISE Foundation is the oldest existing Black public/community foundation in the country and by far the largest. The nonprofit was...
Hilary Daninhirsch
Feb 1, 2021
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