North Hills Monthly

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Welcome, Marge! National Aviary Introduces Endangered African Penguin Chick

It’s a girl! In March, the National Aviary announced the sex and name of the newest addition to the flock: an endangered African Penguin...

Summer Camps Offering In-Person and Virtual Options during Pandemic

COVID-19 has changed how we do most everything these days: how we socialize, go to work, go to school, and even how kids attend summer...

Making Your Garden Your Grocery Store

During this uncertain time, spring can serve as a new beginning: a chance to weed out the old and see what blossoms. Many people are...

The Pros and Cons of Using Solar Power in Pittsburgh

Four years ago, Shaler resident John Stolz invested in solar panels for his home. Although he could have bought them outright, he decided...

Pittsburgh’s National Aviary Saving Endangered Species Around the World

So often when we hear about endangered species, we feel helpless. How can one person in Pittsburgh help save an animal thousands of miles...

Sense of Community, Quaint Charm Sets Beaver Borough Apart

Located 40 minutes northwest of Pittsburgh, Beaver Borough offers residents and visitors public parks, tree-lined streets and a...

Hydroponic Gardening Is Easy, Environmentally Friendly and an Excellent Source of Greens

Hydroponic gardening—which has been around at least since King Nebuchadnezzar built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in 605 B.C.–is...

Photographer Turns Cardboard Boxes into Creative New Worlds

Photos provided by Elliott Cramer Every child loves playing with cardboard boxes. Turns out so do some adults. Well, at least one....

New & Notable, April 2021

CCAC Student Named Coca-Cola Bronze Scholar Community College of Allegheny County student Melinda McCloskey of Wexford has been named a...