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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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25:19

Where Is PA’s Opioid Settlement Money Going?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/09/18

The opioid crisis has rocked Western PA, devastating our friends, neighbors and families. Now, companies like Walmart, Johnson & Johnson, and others that made, sold or distributed prescription painkillers have been ordered to pay $50 billion over 18 years to deal with the damage. Pennsylvania is supposed to eventually get more than a billion of that. But how that money will be spent — and who exactly gets to decide – is still in flux. Spotlight PA investigative reporter Ed Mahon and KFF Health News

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22:33

Does Heinz Really Make the Best Ketchup?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/09/17

Heinz Ketchup has a chokehold on this city. From stadiums and museums to our own home pantries, it’s the ketchup brand on the table and in any good Pittsburghers’ fridge. We’re seeing if our team can actually tell the difference between our hometown brand and the competition. We’re pitting the local OG against a few other ketchups in a blind taste test – and hoping we don’t upset any yinzers along the way.Check out our episode on Heinz ketchup’s rise to prominence. **This conversation originally

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17:06

Who’s Going To Challenge Mayor Gainey?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/09/16

Description: Mayor Ed Gainey recently announced his bid for re-election – much earlier than expected. (After all, he can’t officially become a candidate until January.) TribLive’s Julia Burdelski joins us to talk about Gainey’s track record, why he announced so soon, and who might decide to challenge him next year. Plus, she shares what we can expect from the mayor’s office over the coming months. Learn more about the sponsor of this September 16th episode: City Theatre Become a member of City Cast

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33:15

Club Cafe’s Final Act, PPS Changes & Your Voter...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/09/13

It’s the Friday news roundup! A beloved South Side music venue is closing at the end of the year, so we’re remembering some of our favorite shows there. Plus, we have updates on the proposal to close 16 Pittsburgh public schools — including ways you can share your feedback — and a checklist to make sure you’re registered to vote this November.We always cite our sources: Club Cafe is closing in December. We interviewed PublicSource’s Lajja Mistry and WESA’s Jillian Forstadt about the proposal to

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23:13

8 Fall Festivals for Apple Picking, Pumpkin Patches,...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/09/12

Fall is just around the corner, and pumpkin spice has hit local menus. If you want more autumnal fun, we’re talking cozy cider and beer, apple picking, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hayrides, and even a brand new Oktoberfest, including a hard-to-imagine Ferris wheel on the Roberto Clemente Bridge.Looking for even more to do this fall? Discover the Burgh rounded up their favorite Oktoberfest celebrations, and we spoke with some local haunt actors last year to find the ultimate spooky

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20:13

Mexican War Streets, Bellevue & More Fall House Tours

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/09/11

Just because you're not actively house hunting doesn't mean you can't be nebby and wonder what other people's homes look like. Annie Perri Cole, one half of the popular Instagram account @housesofpittsburgh, is an expert at going inside a Pittsburgh house and getting the good stories — from who it was built for to how the current owners got enormous furniture up a fancy spiral staircase. She joins us to share her itinerary for Pittsburgh’s North Side home tours this fall, plus explain how the Frick

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28:54

Hot Ones, Beetlejuice & ‘Spicy’ Debate Prep in...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/09/10

The Democrats have been camping out in Pittsburgh ahead of tonight’s Presidential debate, and they paused briefly to visit Penzeys Spices. We’re talking about how folks have responded to all the attention on PA, plus there are a bunch of new films and TV shows you can watch featuring the Steel City and its people right now. We’re even counting Cam Heyward on “Hot Ones” and Michael Keaton on “Late Night with Seth Meyers.”We always cite our sources: Steelers DT Cam Heyward took on “Hot Ones” and

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28:15

What’ll It Take To Make Pittsburgh Safe for Bikers &...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/09/09

Just a few days before the school year started, 9-year-old Courtney Carter was killed by a car while riding her bike along Rosedale Street in Homewood. Neighbors had long raised concerns about the stretch where she was hit, asking for traffic calming measures like speed bumps and stop signs. We’re revisiting a conversation from earlier this year — after another cyclist was struck and killed — about what’s going on and what still needs to happen to keep cyclists and pedestrians of all ages safe on

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33:07

U.S. Steel Drama, Eviction Help & How Not to Order at...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/09/06

It’s the Friday news roundup! Things are heating up again over the potential sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel, based in Japan. As a federal review continues, President Biden looks poised to block the acquisition. Meanwhile, company executives are hosting rallies Downtown. Pittsburgh City Council signed off on a new eviction protection program for renters, former mayor Bill Peduto’s twitter got hacked, and with all the political candidates cycling through Western Pennsylvania, there were sure to be

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28:59

Cannoli Cruffins, Cardamom Buns & More Favorite...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/09/05

Whether you need the perfect spread for an upcoming family gathering or just want a sweet treat to enjoy on a cool fall weekend, there are so many great bakeries to choose from. The City Cast Pittsburgh team is rounding up some of our favorite baked goods, from cannoli cruffins to cakes with actual teeth.Need even more sweet treats in your life? Check out our episode about the best donuts in Pittsburgh or our conversation about the history of cookie tables, where to buy cookies to bring to a

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35:51

12 Essential Rules for Driving in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/09/04

In the 1930s, renowned journalist Ernie Pyle defamed our city streets. “Pittsburgh is the cockeyedest city in the United States,” he wrote. “Physically it is absolutely irrational. It must have been laid out by a mountain goat.” If you’ve driven around the city lately, you know his assessment is still accurate. Friend of the pod and former Uber driver Jakob Lazzaro joins us to talk about why, share twelve very important rules for navigating our narrow, hilly streets, and – of course – debate the

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32:45

Your Guide to September in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/09/03

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Pittsburgh community. Fall is almost here, which means it’s time to lace up your hiking boots and grab an apple cider donut — or lace up your Ren Faire outfit and grab a turkey leg. Whether you’re into stargazing, tailgating, or harvest festivals, we’re here with tips for enjoying September. If you love our food recommendations in this episode, don’t miss our recent

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30:20

Harris in Pittsburgh, Peregrine’s Postmortem & Your...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/08/30

It’s the Friday news roundup! As Pittsburgh gets ready to celebrate Labor Day — and host presidential hopefuls again — we’re digging into our history as the birthplace of the modern labor movement. Plus, we finally know why the Peregrine moon lander failed, but we don’t understand why Pennsylvanians aren’t claiming their Powerball money.We always cite our sources: President Biden’s been to four of our Labor Day Parades here over the past 15 years, and he’s set to come to the area this year with

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27:09

Seaweed Butter, Lobster Rolls & Pawpaw Trees in...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/08/29

It’s pawpaw season in Pittsburgh, and we’re sharing everything you need to know about this tropical-tasting fruit, its native habitat, and how to forage its flavors for yourself. Plus, friend-of-the-pod Sarah McAlee (aka Brothmonger) is sharing big news for October, the beloved ice cream shop Dave & Andy’s has found new life thanks to a “sweet tooth family,” and there’s more pizza and coffee shops to check out in Pittsburgh. We hope you came hungry!Is there a new bar or restaurant you’re loving in

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19:32

Why Are So Many Pennsylvania Teachers Quitting?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/08/28

As students return to school, Pennsylvania is still facing a dire teacher shortage, and experts say there aren’t enough qualified candidates to replace everyone who’s quit or moved away. We teamed up with City Cast Philly to unpack the problem, causes, and consequences — plus, share our take on a few potential solutions.**This episode originally published August 28, 2023. We always cite our sources: Check out PA’s teacher retention data for yourself, courtesy of Penn State’s Center for Education

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19:23

What Happened to Pittsburgh’s ‘Wall Street’?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/08/27

Pittsburgh is known for a lot of things — steel and shale, eds and meds, bridges and ball games — but did you know that our city once had its very own “Wall Street” Downtown? Author and historian Mark Houser is here to talk about our region’s first financial district and the iconic buildings that followed, all because someone struck oil (on purpose) 165 years ago today! Want to learn more Downtown history? Sign up for one of Mark’s antique skyscrapers tours. Learn more about the sponsors of this

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18:17

Why Pittsburgh’s Immigration Court Is a Tiny Office...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/08/26

After Pittsburgh’s immigration court closed in 2022, Casa San Jose executive director Monica Ruiz transformed her space into a makeshift courtroom, but it’s not the most sustainable solution. City Cast’s Mallory Falk, who worked reported on immigration from the the U.S.-Mexico border before coming home to Pittsburgh, sits down with Ruiz to discuss the virtual court process and the enormous stakes for people making their case to receive asylum in the U.S. Learn more about the sponsors of this August

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38:13

Dueling Owls, Covid Spikes & Point State Park Turns 50

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/08/23

It’s the Friday news roundup! We’re looking at both national political conventions to see how Pennsylvanians talked about local issues and celebrating the golden anniversary of an iconic Pittsburgh landmark. Plus, Covid cases are on the rise, and Giant Eagle is dropping GetGo — but another bird is swooping in.We always cite our sources: Giant Eagle is dropping GetGo but the new owners, Couche-Tard, will keep the myPerks loyalty program. Covid cases are on the rise in Pgh and elsewhere, and the

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20:45

The Best Meals For $10 (or Less) in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/08/22

Eating out can get expensive fast! Thankfully, there are still a bunch of affordable and local bites all around Pittsburgh. And we’re not talking about buying a single slice of pizza. We’ve got recommendations for breakfast biscuits, sit-down meals, and sushi — all for $10 or less. Have another cheap meal you love? Let us know! Call or text us at 412-212-8893. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 22nd episode: U.S. Steel Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at

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19:33

Where To Go Dancing in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/08/21

Want to go out dancing, but don’t want to club? Pittsburgh has a solution for you! We’re with 412Step and Pittsburgh West Coast Swing talking about getting started, finding community, and learning the groove in safe spaces all over the city.Looking for a class setting? Try out bachata at Los Sabrosos Dance Co.; Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has a bunch of dance and fitness classes; and Level Up Studios offers hip-hop, ballet, heels, and Bollywood for a variety of ages. **This episode originally aired

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