The Carson Journal
South Side news, things to do, local history and everyday wellness.
Welcome to The Carson Journal
A new home for South Side news, things to do, local history and everyday wellness, published from the corner of 12th and East Carson.
Five free things to do within a walk of Carson Street
No tickets, no reservations. Five easy ways to spend an hour on the South Side without spending anything.
Carson Street is named after a sea captain
Our street has carried the same name for more than 200 years. It comes from a man who probably never set foot on it.
Before it was the South Side, it was Birmingham
Five things about our neighborhood’s past that you can still see on a walk from the store.
A corner-store guide to Pittsburghese
New to town? Here are ten local words you are likely to hear at our counter, and what they mean.
How to read a nutrition label in 30 seconds
You do not need to study the whole panel. Three quick checks tell you most of what you want to know.
How much water do you really need in a day?
Eight glasses is a fine habit, but it is not the official number. The real guidance is more flexible, and kinder.
The ten-minute walk that counts as exercise
You do not need a gym to meet the national activity guideline. You need a sidewalk, and we have a good one.
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