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Join Megan Harris and the City Cast Pittsburgh team every weekday morning for a fast-paced daily news podcast that will get you talking and make you question what’s going on here in Western Pennsylvania. City Cast Pittsburgh is a smart new way to connect with neighbors in the Steel City you know and love. Add us to your feeds and subscribe to our daily newsletter, at pittsburgh.citycast.fm today!

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14:01

The Best Lunar New Year Eats in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/02/03

February 17 kicks off the Year of the Fire Horse! Producer Sophia Lo is with food blogger Sophia, aka @sopheating, and they're running through some of their favorite spots to get noodles, dumplings, rice dishes, and even dessert. **This episode originally aired on January 29, 2025. Learn more about the sponsor of this February 3rd episode: P3R - Use code CITYCAST15 to save 15% off any event registration Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh

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31:25

Your Guide to February 2026 in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/02/02

Don't let all the snow on the ground stop you from exploring Pittsburgh this month! There are Valentine's Day markets and craft workshops, events for Black History Month, and some tasty soup competitions. Plus, you can come say hi to the City Cast Pittsburgh team at a Connection Expo featuring social clubs, hobby groups, and more. (Think back to your college activities fair!) And if you're looking to build new relationships this month, don't miss our episode about how to make friends in

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53:11

Snow Removal, ICE Restrictions & UPMC's Big Gift

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/30

Some of our streets still haven't been cleared, nearly a week after the Pittsburgh region was hit with double digit snowfall. When can we expect some relief? And will UPMC's $10 million gift for emergency vehicles make things better? (Also, just how generous is this gift, really?) City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris is joined by producer Sophia Lo and contributor Colin Williams to share the latest on snow removal. Plus, they discuss city and county efforts to restrict ICE activity, whether the

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23:59

PA’s Favorite Rodent Holiday, Explained

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/29

Groundhog Day is on Monday, and Pennsylvania always shows up for Punxsutawney Phil, the state's beloved groundhog and "official meteorologist." Ahead of the celebrations in Punxsutawney, host Megan Harris and producer (and Punxsy Phil devotee!) Sophia Lo are talking about how this weather-forecasting groundhog got his start, how accurate his predictions are, why PETA wants to replace Phil with a hologram, and their favorite facts about this little fuzzy rodent. Is "Groundhog Day" worth the watch

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25:30

Pittsburgh Has a Snow Plow Problem

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/28

Depending on where you live, there's anywhere from 10 to 20 inches of snow sitting on the ground. And while you may have been out clearing your sidewalk, for many of us, the streets are still a slippy mess. Both the city and county have declared states of emergency, and the city's tapped in private contractors to help to clear the snow. Host Megan Harris is with City Controller Rachael Heisler, who's been sounding the alarm about our snowplow situation for over a year. She explains what the city's

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29:42

Will Robotaxis Ever Master Pittsburgh?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/27

Back in 2016, driverless car developers chose Pittsburgh. We were supposed to be the crucible! If autonomous vehicles could work here, they’d work in any city. Turns out, that challenge was a lot harder than many companies hoped. Host Megan Harris is with Axios’ transportation correspondent Joann Muller to talk about the big companies that have come and gone, how she thinks about their relative safety, and what a new arrival — Waymo! — says about Pittsburgh’s evolving role in the self-driving boom

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20:48

Pittsburgh Has 20K Vacant Homes…and a Housing Shortage

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/26

Pittsburgh's lost more than half its population since our peak in 1950, and our city has more than 20,000 vacant homes. How do we also have a housing crisis? Public Source's Charlie Wolfson joins host Megan Harris to explain why so many houses are sitting empty, what (if anything) the city can do about it, and why our neighbors in Cleveland are doing a much better job turning abandoned houses into affordable homes.Notes and references from today’s show: How does Pittsburgh have 20,000 vacant

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52:11

ICE Rapid Response Trainings, Fresh Sharts & Fred...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/23

More than 500 Pittsburghers showed up for a training this week on how to safely witness and respond to ICE activity — including City Cast contributor Meg St-Esprit. She joins host Megan Harris and executive producer Mallory Falk to share what she learned from the newly-formed group Frontline Dignity. Plus, the team discusses AI-generated deepfakes of Mister Rogers, behind-the-scenes scheming to keep the Post-Gazette alive, and a viral KDKA typo.Get your tickets to The Future of Pittsburgh

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55:24

Mayor O'Connor on ICE, Affordability & AI

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/22

What has Corey O'Connor been up to during his first month in office? Host Megan Harris sits down with the mayor to hear about new initiatives, tight budgets, and some fresh ideas to revitalize Downtown. Plus, she asks the questions YOU sent in. Listen in for O'Connor's takes on ICE, affordability, dark sky compliance, snow plows, parks, and more.Learn more about the sponsors of this January 22nd episode: Pittsburgh Opera P3R The Ascent by Christopher Walker Become a member of City Cast

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32:47

The Best Dive Bars in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/21

Looking for a stiff drink? A little quiet time? Want to have a smoke, play a round of darts, and don't mind paying cash? If that sounds like you, you may be a fit for one of Pittsburgh's best dive bars. City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris is in McKees Rocks with career bartenders Aubrey Halliburton and Lisa Considine, co-owners of Lo Bar Cocktail Services and Lo Places Social Club, to talk about why we love their lived-in decor, functional grime, and sometimes surly barkeeps. Plus, how to order

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31:54

Debunking Pittsburgh’s Biggest Myths

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/20

Pittsburghers love bragging about ourselves. We're the City of Bridges and the City of Champions. But can we really say we have the most bridges? Did we actually invent the rally towel? Do we truly have the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the country? Journalist and City Cast contributor Colin Williams is joining host Megan Harris to set the record straight about Pittsburgh's favorite myths — and celebrate the wins and firsts we can actually claim.Learn more about the sponsors of this January

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30:57

Tomlin Steps Down, Why Everyone's Sick & Cemetery...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/16

Mike Tomlin resigned this week after nearly 20 years with the Steelers. We're talking about his coaching legacy, what went wrong, and what's next for his career and the franchise. Plus, host Megan Harris and producer Sophia Lo are chatting about the PA Farm Show's butter sculpture, super flu, "The Pitt" at the Golden Globes, a new weekend newspaper, space news, and a very strange case of stolen human remains.Know what happened with the James Street remodel? Call us on our JAMES STREET HOTLINE at

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22:58

Why Pittsburghers Should Watch 'Heated Rivalry'

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/15

Hockey is having a big TV moment across the country — not for the sports, but for the gay sex and queer representation on HBO Max’s new breakout series “Heated Rivalry.” The show, which has already been renewed for a second season, is based on a book series by author Rachel Reid, who says portions of its focus were inspired by an imagined rivals-to-lovers relationship between Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby and Washington Capitals winger Alexander Ovechkin. Host Megan Harris is tapping in

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37:09

Can You Be Charged for Getting in ICE’s Way?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/14

ICE has been in and around Pittsburgh for months, and even though Mayor Corey O'Connor and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato say we won’t work with them, it’s not always clear what that means. Host Megan Harris is with David Harris, Sally Ann Semenko Endowed Chair and professor of law at the University of Pittsburgh, to talk about how federal agents are affecting one of the city’s biggest inflection points in years — and how a new police chief is likely to approach staffing, recruitment,

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32:47

How to Make Friends in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/13

Made a resolution to go to more events and make new friends? Pittsburgh can be a tricky place to find a friend group, especially when you're a transplant. So many people have stuck with their crew since elementary school, but there's also a growing number of clubs and social organizations to help you find your people. Haley Ingersoll of Pittsburgh Social Health, Dan Lampmann of Yinz Run Club, and local author Ryan Rydzewski join us to share their best tips for building community in the

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35:00

How To Celebrate a Milestone Birthday in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/12

City Cast Pittsburgh turned four this month! To celebrate, we're sharing recommendations for marking your milestone birthday in style, from a sloth encounter at the National Aviary to a tiki cruise down the Allegheny River. Whether you're turning 21 or 50, there's so much to do besides going out for a fancy meal. (Though we have some suggestions for that too, like dining inside a castle!)Learn more about the sponsors of this January 12th episode: AIDS Free Pittsburgh PA Preferred P3R Special

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50:29

Holy Water, Newspapers Close & Mayor Corey’s First Week

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/09

The first week of the new year brought a lot of changes for Pittsburgh. Corey O'Connor was sworn in as mayor, the Block family announced that it's shutting down City Paper and the Post-Gazette, and the Steelers made it to the playoffs thanks to a divine intervention. Host Megan Harris is joined by City Paper's former news editor, Colin Williams, and Axios Pittsburgh's Ryan Deto to talk about O'Connor's first week in office, what the loss of two local papers means for the city, and whether the

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16:46

The Post-Gazette Is Shutting Down. Here's What We Know

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/08

Pittsburgh's largest, oldest newspaper is shutting down. The Post-Gazette will publish its last issue and cease operations on May 3. Its owners, Block Communications, Inc., say they've lost hundreds of millions of dollars over the past 20 years, and their decision comes after they lost a legal battle against the Newspaper Guild. Andrew Conte, managing director of Point Park University's Center for Media Innovation, joins host Megan Harris to talk about what we know so far and their hopes for the

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32:43

Pittsburgh’s Must-Try Restaurants in 2026

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/07

It's a new year full of new dreams and goals, and for us, that includes putting together a list of restaurants to try throughout 2026. Post-Gazette dining critic and City Cast contributor Hal B. Klein rounded up some of the best new restaurants of 2025, and he's sharing his favorites with host Megan Harris and producer Sophia Lo. Plus, Hal's got the details on what other restaurants are opening soon and what spots he wants to revisit.If you enjoyed today's interview with Pennsylvania Secretary of

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42:49

Our Predictions for 'The Pitt' Season 2

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2026/01/06

Season 2 of "The Pitt" drops this Thursday at 9 p.m., and our team has some ideas about what storylines should be included. (You can't set a show in Pittsburgh during the 4th of July without at least one medical emergency involving a furry!) The City Cast Pittsburgh team is sharing our predictions, plus discussing our favorite local homages and Easter eggs from the first season, debating the authenticity of charge nurse Dana's accent, and more. Haven't watched the show yet? The first half of our

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