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City Cast Pittsburgh

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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25:42

How the Train Derailment Changed East Palestine

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/02/05

On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, just an hour from Pittsburgh. Officials initially said air and water were safe, but residents reported lots of mysterious symptoms — and they continue to worry about the long-term health effects of the vent and burn of a million pounds of toxic vinyl chloride. Julie Grant, environment and energy reporter for the Allegheny Front, explains what we do (and don’t) know about the health impacts of

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22:09

How To Snag Cheap Tickets to Pittsburgh Museums,...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/02/04

Everything is so expensive right now! It feels like you need to sell a kidney to buy a dozen eggs, and with President Trump threatening tariffs on major countries, prices could climb on everything from cell phones to tequila. If you’re looking for ways to save money without completely withdrawing from the world, you’re in luck — there are so many ways to get discounts at Pittsburgh’s cultural institutions. Whether you want to spend an afternoon wandering through an art gallery or catch a Pirates

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22:17

Overwhelmed? Here’s How To Take Action in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/02/03

It’s been a hectic couple weeks since inauguration. President Donald Trump has issued slews of executive orders, many of them targeting our most vulnerable communities. If you’re looking for ways to support your neighbors or need support yourself, City Cast Pittsburgh contributor and socially conscious journalist Natalie Bencivenga is joining us to share ideas about where to plug in. Have another group that should go on our growing list of organizations that could use support right now? Let us know

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12:45

How Accurate Are Punxsutawney Phil’s Weather...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/02/02

We’re celebrating Groundhog Day with a bonus episode! January included some below freezing temps, so the City Cast Pittsburgh team is hoping for an early spring. To honor the most famous rodent in the Commonwealth, we’re bringing back producer Sophia Lo’s dive into Punsutawney Phil lore. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a

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31:56

Mayor Gainey on Taxing UPMC. Plus, Housing Debates &...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/31

A toilet exploded in the City-County Building — and it might be a warning sign about other city-owned property. The Republican race for mayor is heating up for the first time in decades and we’re giving you the need-to-knows from an 11-hour planning meeting that will shape how Pittsburghers buy and rent their spaces. Plus, Mayor Ed Gainey joins us to explain exactly who’s been holding up progress on getting taxes from the city’s biggest nonprofits. Notes and references from today’s show: Moreno

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30:14

Your Guide to February 2025 in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/30

Love is in the air and everyone’s going wild about a local groundhog — it’s (almost) February in Pittsburgh! There’s so much to celebrate in our city, from Valentine’s Day to Black History Month to three different soup competitions. We’re sharing our favorite ways to experience Pittsburgh this month, whether you’re looking to make your own fancy valentine or just sit back and enjoy some short films. And if you’re trying to figure out where to eat this month, check out our episode about Pittsburgh

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The Best Lunar New Year Food and Events in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/29

It’s the first day of the Lunar New Year! To ring in the year of the snake, Producer Sophia Lo and food blogger @sopheating are sharing their go-to spots for noodles, dumplings, and more. Plus, they’re dishing about the limited-time Lunar New Year menus and events you can’t miss. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 29th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens Pittsburgh Opera Pitt Athletics Pittsburgh Marathon - Use code CITYCAST15 for 15% off any event Become a member of City

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22:12

Your Guide to New Trash and Recycling Rules in...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/28

It’s trash day on City Cast Pittsburgh! Starting this year, you can get fined if you don’t follow the city’s trash and recycling rules, so we’re reviewing the basics and explaining what’s new. Plus, we’re sharing where you can take hard-to-recycle items like batteries and old phones and walking through some of the more surprising items you can donate. (Did you know you can bring your old glasses to the Lion’s Club?) We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took

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30:14

When Will PA Legalize Recreational Cannabis?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/27

Recreational cannabis is now legal to purchase in nearly all of our neighboring states. Can 2025 be the year that Pennsylvania decides to fully legalize as well? We’re turning to SpotlightPA reporters Ed Mahon and Stephen Caruso to figure out the political climate, the potential hurdles, and exactly how cannabis sales could even work. Like, would it mirror Pennsylvania's centralized alcohol sales? What would happen to the state’s medical program? And if legalization isn’t on the table just yet,

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40:59

Taxing Nonprofit Giants, Affordable Housing &...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/24

Pittsburgh leaders have tried (and mostly failed) to get big nonprofits like Highmark and UPMC to pay their “fair share” to the city. Now it looks like the issue may be front and center as the mayoral race heats up. Executive producer Mallory Falk and producer Sophia Lo are joined by Axios Pittsburgh’s Ryan Deto to explain why. Plus, they’re talking about a new study that says Pittsburgh has the most affordable housing market in the U.S., and indoor shortcuts you can take to escape the cold on

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25:25

Steelers-Themed KFCs, Pittsburgh Tea Shops, and a New...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/23

If you need a pick-me-up on a dreary and windy day, the solution could be a visit to one of Pittsburgh’s tea shops. The choices can be overwhelming when you’re looking at a long list, but luckily, we found a local seller with a quiz to match you to your perfect brew. Plus, we’ve got plenty of new restaurants opening up all around town — and one fried chicken chain bringing the Steelers abroad. We’re doing a survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at

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20:44

Who Should Get a Star on Pittsburgh’s Walk of Fame?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/22

We love celebrating our own here in this city, and we’re quick to claim our hometown heroes when they make an appearance on a bigger stage. Now there’s a new nonprofit creating Pittsburgh’s very own Walk of Fame, so visitors can learn more about homegrown stars who’ve made an impact nationally. They’re asking for nominations through the end of the month. Nancy Polinsky Johnson, the project’s founder and executive director, is here to tell us how to submit nominees – and how they’re planning to pick

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17:52

The Worst Snowstorms and Cold Snaps in Pittsburgh...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/21

It’s freezing outside! As we’ve been watching the snow fall and trekking through the slush, we’ve been wondering how often our region actually deals with this kind of winter weather and when it’s genuinely been bad enough to break records or shut down the city. We’re digging into the worst snowstorms and cold snaps in Pittsburgh history – and how we even started measuring this data in the first place. Learn more about the sponsors of this January 21st episode: The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and

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27:14

Wegmans Is Coming, Free Radon Tests & Another Hockey...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/17

The local law firm Pond Lehocky replaced the enormous IC Light billboard on Mt. Washington, the grocery chain Wegmans finally confirmed they’re coming to Pittsburgh (and as a new neighbor to Pittsburgh-based Giant Eagle), and the Steelers’ season is done sooner than we hoped. Plus, there’s been another unusual hockey heist — this time targeting Penguins center Evgeni Malkin — more developing U.S. Steel sale drama, info on testing your home for radon for free, and a few fun events to take you into

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31:10

How to Plan a Quick, Cheap Wedding in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/16

Are there folks in your friend circle tying the knot quickly here in Pittsburgh? Ahead of the incoming presidential administration and threats to queer rights, we sat down with the CEO and founder of Burgh Brides, Victoria Deardorff, for her expert tips and tricks for pulling off a beautiful last-minute wedding, elopement, or casual day-of affair. Tune in for practical advice and a little Pittsburgh flair to make your big day everything it should be—no matter the budget or timeline.Learn more about

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27:35

How Lawrenceville’s Solving Its Affordability Problem

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/15

Pittsburgh needs thousands of new homes to meet demand, and there’s a lot of local politicking behind potential solutions. One idea? Inclusionary zoning, which either incentivizes or mandates that a percentage of units in new housing projects be priced affordably for lower income households. A handful of neighborhoods in Pittsburgh have already tried it, including over in Lawrenceville, where residents helped pass an IZ requirement in 2019. Dave Breignan, executive director of Lawrenceville United,

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26:38

Can Inclusionary Zoning Fix Pittsburgh’s Housing Crisis?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/14

There’s a lot of debate about how to make Pittsburgh a livable city for everyone and ensure that longtime residents of a neighborhood aren’t pushed out by rising home prices. Host Megan Harris is with TribLive reporter Julia Burdelski to talk about the two bills in front of City Council that aim to create more affordable housing and how these very different visions could impact our city’s approach to future development. Learn more about the sponsor of this January 14th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh

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38:41

Can Adelphoi Run a Better, Safer Shuman?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/13

It’s been six months since the Highland Detention at Shuman Center reopened, with a new name and new, private, nonprofit management under Adelphoi, headquartered in Latrobe. Shuman was shut down in 2021 for “gross incompetence, negligence and misconduct.” While most of the facility is still being renovated, one pod is open with room for 12 children who’ve been charged with a crime. We’re talking to CEO Nancy Kukovich about how it’s going so far, the safety reporting requirements since the

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36:48

Did Fetterman Flip on Immigration? Plus, Turnpike...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/10

It’s our first Friday news roundup of the new year, and we’re catching up on a bunch of stories, from detention and deportation to the governor’s sports tickets to higher turnpike tolls. Plus, we’ve got the latest on the PA Farm Show butter sculpture, an important “I Voted” sticker contest, and ways to watch Pittsburgh on TV while you’re staying in and staying warm.Notes and references from today’s show: This week’s Hey Pittsburgh trivia! Marc Fogel’s family says they have “more hope than we have

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32:20

Pittsburgh Restaurants to Try in 2025

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2025/01/09

The end of every calendar year brings with it dozens of best-of lists, and our favorite ones to scroll through are all about the food. City Cast’s Megan Harris, Sophia Lo, and Francesca Dabecco are sharing their top picks from the best of 2024 lists released by blogs, reservation sites, and more local news outlets to help you figure out where to eat out in 2025. Can’t keep up with all the restaurants? We’ve selected our number one spots and all the roundups we referenced on our website. Become a

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