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North Hills Flashback: Convict Inn (in North Hills Patch)

This unique Wexford penitentiary served up good meals!

History

North Hills Mysteries: Roads to Nowhere (in North Hills Patch)

Pittsburgh is known for its illogical roads, but Perrysville could perhaps win the award for most mysterious streets in the country.

Business

North Hills Flashback: The Expansion That Wasn't (in North Hills Patch)

Remember that sign about a Perry Shops expansion in 1994? 19 years later...where's our expansion?

History

North Hills Flashback: Defunct Dealers, Full Speed Ahead! (in North Hills Patch)

There's nothing better than a vintage automobile. Where did North Hills residents buy today's classics when they were new?

History

North Hills Flashback: Buskey's Motel (in North Hills Patch)

Taking a trip from Ross, we find ourselves checking in at a motel in Hampton...with a reputation!

History

North Hills Flashback: Tiny's Pet Place (in North Hills Patch)

The first pet superstore in the North Hills was a family-run shop in West View. Who remembers Tiny's?

History

North Hills Mysteries: Six Northway Oddities

A recent visit to Northway left me scratching my head. Can you help answer these questions?

Business

Northway Nouvelle

A preview has been offered by the developer. This is what I think would be best for the developer to do from here.

Business

North Hills Flashback: Biggest Ross Park Blunders

Just in time for Black Friday, here are sixteen stores which failed miserably during their run at Ross Park Mall.

History

North Hills Flashback: Pet-Mor, Anyone? (in North Hills Patch)

Pet-Mor? WHAT?!? Yes, there was a big-box pet store by this name in Ross Towne Center 19 years ago. Yes, it was a failure.

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