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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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22:50

Goodbye Pittsburgh Potty, Hello Iron City + East...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/02/06

It’s our Tuesday news roundup! We’re catching up on where things stand one year after a train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The big Iron City billboard is back, and we’re diving into the history of this Pittsburgh hillside. Some local kids were featured in the Pro Bowl, plus we’re wondering why the new Downtown Pittsburgh potties are already going away. We’re working on an upcoming show about where to take yourself on a perfect Pittsburgh date. Call or text us with your solo date ideas at

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17:10

Should Pittsburgh’s Official Flag be the Terrible Towel?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/02/05

Pittsburgh has one of the oldest city flags in the U.S., but the design leaves something to be desired — at least, according to Ted Kaye. He's the nation's leading flag scholar and author of the flag design bible "Good Flag, Bad Flag." Kaye joins City Cast’s Mallory Falk to explain what makes a good flag, where Pittsburgh ranks compared to other cities, and whether we should be considering a new look. Want to check out some proposed alternatives to our current flags? Artist Lucy Chen designed a

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26:48

US Steel Pays Up, Flooding & a Volcano on the South...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/02/02

It’s the Friday news roundup! US Steel has reached a historic settlement in a lawsuit brought by Allegheny County and environmental groups. We found out what happened with the proposed volcano at a South Side restaurant. We discuss federal dollars coming to Pittsburgh and how flooding impacted our unhoused neighbors. And it’s Gertrude Stein’s 150th birthday. We always cite our sources: Celebrate our groundhog overlord with some Phil Phacts. Yes, a South Side restaurant redesign proposal included

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24:16

Pittsburgh’s Best Romantic Restaurants for...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/02/01

Looking for a perfect date spot? Whether you’re with friends, family, or partners, we’ve got a bunch of fun suggestions for a perfect Valentine’s week, including flowers, snacks, and a few spots that don’t require reservations. Need more? Listen to our episode with Apteka’s co-owner and co-chef, Kate Lasky, digging into the phenomenon that is Crapteka. Check out our treats guide in the Hey Pittsburgh newsletter! Plus, if you want to bake your own treats, try these oatmeal butterscotch cookies

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18:08

The Silliest Pgh Insults from the Past 200 Years

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/31

Pittsburgh has always had its problems, and complaining about them is one of our favorite sports. But there’s also a long tradition of outsiders coming here — or even just reading about our town — and thinking it’s OK to add their two cents. Local writer Virginia Montanez rounded up some of the funniest and most creative insults lobbed at Pittsburgh over two centuries. She joins us to share her favorites and explain why our city drew so much ire from outside writers, newsmakers, and prominent

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12:52

PA Supreme Court's Abortion Ruling, Explained

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/30

A ruling Monday about the limits on Medicaid funding to cover reproductive care in Pennsylvania sent shockwaves across the Commonwealth, but it could still be years before there’s full clarity on whether abortion should be a fundamental right. We’re with Sue Frietsche, co-executive director of the Women’s Law Project and a journalist with the Philadelphia Inquirer to talk about what happened and what’s coming next. Check out Gillian McGoldrick’s Inky work here, plus the litigation documents

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24:42

Your Guide to February in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/29

February might be the shortest month of the year, but there’s a lot going on in Pittsburgh. From Black History Month to Valentine’s Day and more, we’ve got a lot of holidays to celebrate along with exciting ways to experience the best of the Burgh. The City Cast team is here to be your guide to Pittsburgh in February. 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

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33:28

Groundhog Day, Handwriting & Zoning for ‘Attached’ Homes

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/26

It’s the Friday news roundup! One city councilor wants to update the zoning code for some residential properties, a new record number of Pennsylvanians are enrolled in SNAP, and there’s a bill in our state legislature that would require kids to learn cursive writing. We’re comparing our handwritten notes, plus diving deep into the history and lore of Punxsutawney Phil. We always cite our sources: Pittsburgh City Council person Bobby Wilson introduced legislation that would update the city’s zoning

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17:37

Where to Get Pittsburgh's Best Mac and Cheese

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/25

This icky weather has us feeling like staying in, curling up with a movie, and ordering some comfort food. Today, we’re revisiting one of our favorite power rankings about one of our favorite Pittsburgh foods – the classic mac and cheese. **Editor’s note: This episode originally published July 6, 2023. Here are all the macs referenced in today’s convo: The Rear End GastroPub and Garage in Etna has a classic mac meal. Kelly’s Bar and Lounge’s mac and cheese is an East Liberty staple. Bigham

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22:23

Get Nebby with 'Yinzer Backstage Pass'

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/24

We’re taking a peek behind the curtain with the man whose job is going backstage. For a few years now, Boaz Frankel has made it his mission to be nebby — an aspiration we align with deeply. Today, we’re finding out what it takes to create the web series' Yinzer Backstage Pass, plus what to expect from the big anniversary party at Bottlerocket Social Hall coming up on Thursday. Meet Boaz as he showcases never-before-seen footage, previews upcoming episodes, chats with Rick Sebak and more. Tickets

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20:33

Med School, Incline Probs & Pride in the Park

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/23

For a city full of universities and colleges, what’s one more? And what makes a DO different from an MD? We’ve got the scoop on the latest from Duquesne University, plus we’re wondering why one of our beloved inclines can’t stay open and what to look out for when Pittsburgh Pride hits a new park later this year. We always cite our sources: Duquesne University opened up their new College of Medicine for students to earn DO degrees. Here’s what being a doctor of osteopathic medicine means. The

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18:32

What Does The Jail Oversight Board Do?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/22

Allegheny County’s Jail Oversight Board has been in the news a lot the last few months over lawsuits, lengthy meetings, and an ongoing disagreement about whether the County Executive needs to attend. But what does the group actually do? Who’s on the board? How often do they meet? And what’s at stake when its members and jail employees aren’t getting along? We're with Tanisha Long of the Abolitionist Law Center, who says she hasn't missed a meeting in the last two years. We always cite our

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31:25

Landslide Woes, Radon Risks & Watching Peregrine Burn

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/19

It’s the Friday news roundup! The lunar lander Peregrine is gone, a city tax that brought in a lot of money for the city was upheld as unconstitutional, and Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was made into a meme. Plus, we’ve got a few home maintenance ideas for yinz — from landslide awareness to checking your space for radon. We always cite our sources: The Commonwealth Court upheld a ruling that declared Pittsburgh’s 3% facilities usage tax, or “jock tax,” for nonresidents is unconstitutional. We love

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21:13

What Happened to Adda Coffee & Tea?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/18

After employees announced a new union last week, Adda Coffee & Tea immediately closed all four locations. Employees say they were blindsided; the owner says the shops have been losing money for years. We’re sharing what we’ve learned and our favorite alternatives for where to get your next cup of coffee — plus a few fun restaurant and store openings we’re excited to check out. We always cite our sources: Adda Coffee & Tea employees filed an official petition to unionize. After Adda stores closed,

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23:39

Will More Traffic Calming Money Make Pittsburgh Safer?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/17

Pittsburgh’s going into 2024 with more money for traffic calming, which today’s guest hopes means fewer crashes, injuries, and deaths for pedestrians and bicyclists in the coming years. We’re with Scott Bricker, executive director of BikePGH, to talk about his hopes for the new county administration, the problem with official crash report data, expensive new infrastructure, and what it’ll take to slow Pittsburgh drivers down. Find out how to report an issue with our roads here, and check out

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18:32

Where To Dance In Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/16

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. Become a member of City Cast

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24:33

Peregrine’s Fate, Audacy Debt & A Little Pittsburgh Snow

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/12

It’s the Friday news roundup! After a week with a few hints of winter, the team got curious about how Pittsburgh’s recent snowfall compares to previous years. Today we’re chatting through a few local winter retreat ideas, the latest on Audacy’s bankruptcy filing and how it may affect a bunch of local radio stations, and the unfortunate fate of our favorite Pgh-made, would-be, moon lander. Poor little Peregrine! Are yinz loving any mocktails lately? Call or text us at 412-212-8893. We always cite our

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27:20

How to Have a Great Dry (or Damp) January in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/11

It’s our birthday! City Cast Pittsburgh is celebrating two years making podcasts for yinz — 458 so far — plus well over 500 newsletters! So we’re celebrating by popping a bottle with our city’s pioneering nonalcoholic space. The Open Road in Allentown is the oldest (still open) NA specialty retailer in the nation, lined with zero-proof spirits, botanical and CBD seltzers, and even dry versions of your favorite classics. We visited the shop to talk to owner Mel Babitz about how this booze-free

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15:29

Did Dating Apps Kill Pittsburgh’s Nightclub Scene?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/10

If you want to go out and party this weekend, Pittsburgh has some solid options — maybe you’ll hit Spirit, Cavo, or Club VIP — but the ‘Burgh used to have way more clubbing options that catered to a wider diversity of party-goers. We talk to City Paper’s Colin Williams about what happened to Pittsburgh’s nightlife scene. To keep up with pop-up parties, we recommend following Jellyfish, Hot Mass, and Slappers N Bangers on Instagram. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey

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28:10

Peregrine Probs, Turnpike Hikes & Vote for Your...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/09

It’s the Tuesday news roundup! Astrobotic's lunar lander is in space, but it’s unclear if it’ll complete its mission. And we’re headed to the NFL playoffs. City Cast’s Megan Harris and Marylee Williams are talking through turnpike fees, a Pennsylvania river contest, some local ties to national stories, and the funniest anecdotes about pet appetites we’ve heard all year. We want to know the best mocktails you’ve had in Pittsburgh! Call or text us at 412-212-8893 and include your name and neighborhood

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