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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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23:22

Your Guide to January in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/08

Eat more veggies, see more art, maybe even build something – whatever your New Year’s intention, we’re here to help. City Cast’s Megan Harris and Sophia Lo are sharing their 2024 wishes, upcoming events, and ways to celebrate a few January holidays, real and imagined. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Leave us a

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32:57

PIT Parking Hikes, Tree Recycling, and a Big Day 1...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/05

It’s the Friday news roundup! Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato took office this week and enacted a slew of changes to the pay and benefits offered to non-union county workers, which she says will be necessary to fill more than 1,000 open jobs. Pittsburgh International Airport increased their parking fees again for the second time in less than a year. And we’re sharing everything you need to know to recycle your live Christmas tree. Plus stick around to the end to hear Megan fangirl over

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17:55

How to Score an Invite to Pgh’s Secret Menu Social

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/04

Can you keep a secret? We’re going behind the scenes of an exclusive Pittsburgh dinner party! Chef Alekka Sweeney has been hosting Secret Menu Social with one-night-only menus from rotating chefs, live music, and drink pairings. If you’re hoping to get an invite, here’s how to get your name on the list and what to expect at an extraordinary meal. Follow @secretmenusocial on Instagram for updates! Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up

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25:36

Dean Bog, YouTube & What Makes Pittsburgh So Special

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/03

A few years ago, a recent Pitt grad started an ambitious project — document as many Pittsburgh neighborhoods as possible and make it fun. Dean Bog became a local sensation, enticing people to care about places they’d never visited and peppering local history and flavor into every edition. And then, the YouTube series stopped. After a three year hiatus, Neighborhoods returned a few months ago with a very different point of view. What happened to the beloved Pgh filmmaker? Why the switch? And where is

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27:28

What You Need to Know in Pittsburgh for 2024

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2024/01/02

Wondering what’s in store for the new year? So are we! From the upcoming election to ways the city is actually growing, we’re placing our bets on the biggest stories to follow in 2024. Thanks to our guests, PublicSource’s Rich Lord and Casa San José’s Monica Ruiz. We always cite our sources: Local groups and initiatives are pushing for better affordable housing solutions. Learn about arts and advocacy group 1Hood. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh

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15:48

How to Donate, Rest & Recharge in Pgh This Weekend

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/29

Can you believe it’s almost NYE? If your resolutions include getting to know Pittsburgh, there’s no one better than Hey Pittsburgh newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco. She’s got suggestions for where to donate unused items, get local handmade soaps, and snap up some delicious treats to keep you cozy into 2024. Explore zero waste cleaning products The Refillery. Donate your old clothes to Free Store 15104. Light a candle-- Francesca loves Cinnamon and Rosemary from Chez Lapin. Francesca plans on

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15:08

Pittsburgh Snow Sports & A SADD Survival Guide

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/28

We’ve got a few more months of miserable, gray, cold weather to get through, but someone on our team has a plan to beat the winter blues. City Cast producer and lifelong Pittsburgher Elizabeth Kauma shares her love of ski season, crafting, and a few surprise gifts for her Pittsburgh team. You can find out more about Elizabeth's old ski racing team: WPRC. Hit the slopes at Seven Springs, Blue Knob, and Boyce Park. Get crafty at McWalker Yarns in Millvale and Yarns by Design in Oakland. Get hiking

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13:05

Prep for Pgh Winter like a Hibernation Hottie

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/27

More than one City Caster calls herself an “indoor cat,” but producer Sophia Lo elevates it to a high art. Hear her suggestions on ways to bake away a quiet week and maybe even kick off your Hibernation Hottie Winter. For books, Sophia plans on going to: White Whale bookstore, City of Asylum Bookstore, Beyond Bedtime Books, and The Cozy Corner Bookstore in Shadyside Get cooking with Sophia's top 5 holiday cookie recipes. The City Cast Pittsburgh Episodes Sophia will be revisiting are: A New Way

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13:58

Bikes, Hikes, and Other Winter Delights This Week

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/26

We’re in that liminal space between Christmas and New Years when most of us aren’t working in the usual ways and, depending on your situation, time can feel like an accordion. So this week, we’re exploring different ways to keep busy. First up is City Cast Pittsburgh executive producer Marylee Williams with a cautionary tale about biking next to the river at night. If you also want get your ears pierced, Marylee recommends Saints and Sinners and Six16. Explore the Three Rivers Heritage trail but

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29:23

The Best Pittsburgh Stories in 2023

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/22

It’s a special edition of the Friday news roundup! There’s a lot we could say about this year, but we’ve decided to focus on the good. We’re wrapping up 2023 by highlighting the best stories in the Burgh, including the return of McCutchen and grilled stickies, a bunch of milestone anniversaries, improvements to city landmarks, and a few funny mishaps along the way. Only happy news to close out the year! We always cite our sources: Virginia Montanez wrote about the best things that happened in Pgh

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22:50

Drink Local Beer and Win Prizes with Pittsburgh...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/21

Pittsburgh has a brewery or craft beer for just about any craving, and we also have a Brewers Guild that supports that more than 40 craft breweries the create these libations. We’re with incoming executive director Mel Larrick to talk about how modern beermakers honor the city’s nostalgia, plus she walks us through the city’s growing brewery trails, the guild’s new code of conduct, and how to get prizes for supporting local spots. Become a founding member of City Cast Pittsburgh at

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16:39

How to Make Friends in Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/20

Did we just become best friends?! Making new connections as an adult in Pittsburgh can be really hard, but hobbies can help! Writer and City Cast Pittsburgh contributor Meg St-Esprit has a bunch of great ideas to help you find a fun new pastime, plus tips for breaking the ice among your soon-to-be best pals. **Editor’s note: This show originally aired Sept. 19, 2023. Become a founding member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily

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22:42

Free Trash Cans, Hills To Die On & New Owners for...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/19

Nippon Steel is paying $14.9 billion for Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel, so what does that mean for the company that helped build the Burgh? Penn Hills is getting new free trash cans, and not everyone is thrilled about it. And we’ve got a few ways to help your neighbors this holiday season. Plus, we want to hear from you about what Yinzer hill you’d be willing to die on. Call or text us at 412-212-8893. Become a founding member of City Cast Pittsburgh. More info at membership.citycast.fm. We always

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26:25

An Insider’s Guide To Flying Out of PIT

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/18

More than 300,000 people will be passing through Pittsburgh International Airport between Dec. 22 and Jan. 1, and getting there can be even more troublesome than the flights themselves. The City Cast Pittsburgh team is sharing our best tips and tricks to making your travel time a smidge less painful, plus, we’ve got the latest on the $1.4 billion renovation at the airport. Check out Marylee’s spicy LGBTQIA book club Find your airport parking spot a little easier by saving the official PIT

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29:18

A City Cast Meetup, Boring Buccos Games & PA's Pricey...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/15

It’s the Friday news roundup! Groceries are so much more expensive than they used to be, and new data shows Pennsylvanians in particular are paying more than the rest of the country. Pens and Pirates games have a new TV home, and we’re honoring a remarkable local who devoted her life to public service. Plus, stick around for all the details on City Cast’s next meet and greet on Friday, Dec. 22. We always cite our sources: Consumer Affairs released a grocery analysis that found Pennsylvania is the

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26:45

How @Homegrown_Handgathered Lives Off the Land in Pgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/14

How long could you last without going to the grocery store? TikTokers Jordan Tony and Silvan Goddin use their skills and public resources to show their more than 800,000 social media followers how to live more sustainably, and for their annual “Living Off the Land” challenge, the duo are seeing how long they can get by eating only wild and homegrown food. Learn about their farming roots and favorite spaces to grow, forage, and hunt in Pittsburgh. Plus, hear their suggestions for getting

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18:54

How is Pgh Spending Opioid Settlement Money? It’s...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/13

Pennsylvania is getting $1.6 billion in opioid settlement money over the next several years. It’s supposed to help communities address addiction, but a long-standing state ban on some harm reduction practices could make it difficult to get anything done. WESA’s Sarah Boden and SpotlightPA’s Ed Mahon share how Allegheny County gets around the rule, how other regional providers are coping, and exactly what’s in store for our piece of a very expensive pie. Become a founding member of City Cast

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35:01

What is Pgh? Midwest? East Coast? Mid-Atlantic? Or...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/12

Where officially is the Steel City? It's a conversation we've all had plenty of times, everyone thinks they're right, and no one is ever fully satisfied with the answer. So we made it an official debate. We’re throwing it back to one of our favorite conversations ever on this show that, of course, came on the heels of a very silly social media moment. What do you think- Midwest, Appalachia, East Coast, or Mid-Atlantic? Or as @pittsburghpersonified says, “a secret third thing,” lol. We’ve got two

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24:11

Meteor Showers, Moon Launches & Pgh Among the Stars

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/11

We’re going back to the moon! A Pittsburgh-based aerospace company is sending off a lunar lander right before Christmas. But it’s not our first rodeo in this space — the Steel City has a long legacy in cosmic exploration. Producer Sophia Lo shares Pgh’s role in the Apollo missions, how the upcoming Peregrine launch came together, and what it means to have a budding “space district” on the North Side. Plus, our team has a little launch announcement of our own. We’ve kicked off a new membership

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22:38

Pgh’s Snow Plow Readiness, Gov Goals & Fun Weekend Eats

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/08

It’s the Friday news roundup! Winter is coming, but is the city prepared with its snow plows? We’re also looking at how Gov. Josh Shapiro has (or hasn’t) lived up to his campaign promises so far, and if you don’t feel like cooking, we’ve lined up a whole day of great local food. Plus, there’s a new chance to hang with the City Cast crew in December! We always cite our sources: Spotlight PA has been tracking how far Shaprio has gotten on his campaign promises. PublicSource has a great story on the

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