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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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25:36

New County Exec, Same Ol’ District Attorney

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/11/08

You voted, let’s talk about it! Allegheny County is under new leadership. Hear all about who got to celebrate, who conceded, and what it all might mean for Allegheny County Thanks to our guests: Kim Lyons, editor of the Pennsylvania Capital-Star Natalie Bencivenga, journalist, consultant, and City Cast contributor. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Not a fan of social? Then leave us a

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16:39

Your Guide to Speaking Perfect Pittsburghese

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/11/07

To celebrate her 10-year anniversary in Pittsburgh, host Megan Harris is giving herself a challenge: learn how to say one sentence in a convincing Pittsburgh accent. Actor, voice coach, and speech teacher Don Wadsworth is here to provide a Pittsburghese lesson and break down what exactly makes the dialect so distinct. Don’t forget to vote today! Check out Hey Pittsburgh for a guide to all the voting guides in Pittsburgh and listen to our episode about what to expect on your ballot. Here’s how to

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17:08

Frog Calls, Catching Lanternflies & More Pgh Citizen...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/11/06

If you spend all your time in your backyard birdwatching, you’re probably already halfway to contributing to a citizen science project. From listening to frog calls to catching lanternflies, there are so many ways anyone can collect data for researchers. Writer and museum educator Melanie Linn Gutowski has a list of wildlife-focused projects Pittsburghers can participate in, even with just 15 minutes of spare time. Project Owlnet is ongoing, and you can find more information on the National Aviary’s

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25:46

What To Expect on Your Election Day Ballot

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/11/03

It’s a special Election edition of the Friday news roundup, and it’s our 412th episode! (We love a Pgh holiday.) The polls are open Tuesday in Allegheny County from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and the City Cast crew is here to walk you through the region’s biggest races — what the offices do, who’s running, what’s at stake, and why a few of the nation’s top political wonks may be watching Pittsburgh for clues to what could come in 2024. Plus, we’ve got a special audio treat at the very end! Check out Hey

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18:15

Your Guide to Latin American Food in Pgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/11/02

As Allegheny County’s Latinx population grows, we’re also seeing more restaurants reflecting our changing demographics. Luz Amanda Hank and Howard Alvarez from Pitt’s Center for Latin American Studies are helping shape Pittsburgh’s Latin American food scene — from organizing festivals to getting restaurants off the ground. Hear their top picks for new and traditional favorites — from the perfect rice and beans to arepas and carne asada — plus grocery staples and so much more. Find their

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14:40

You Can’t Catch Fish with Dynamite & More Weird PA Laws

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/11/01

Pennsylvania’s laws can feel like they were written for another time, and that’s because many of them were. From a ban on fishing with dynamite, to a prohibition on for-profit fortune-telling, we get into some of the weirdest state laws still on the books. Host Megan Harris talks with City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri, plus reporter Harrison Cann at City & State PA. Check out Harrison’s reporting on some of Pennsylvania’s most bizarre, outdated laws. Our newsletter editor, Francesca Dabecco, also

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25:04

Is America’s Most Haunted House in Pittsburgh?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/10/31

Happy Halloween! We’re celebrating with two twisted local tales that date back to the Prohibition era. First, folklorist and historian David Rotenstein breaks down the myths behind a Northside spot known as “America’s Most Haunted House” and shares what really happened at the site. Then, Print editor and writer Jan Kurth investigates the unsolved mystery of who is actually buried in William Beck’s grave in Smithfield East End Cemetery. You can find Jan’s story in NextPittsburgh. Want some more

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17:39

A New Way to Celebrate Queer Romance in Pgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/10/30

Romance readers know the tropes — enemies to lovers, fake dating, there’s only one bed — but finding a story that centers LGBTQ+ identities and experiences isn’t always easy. If you’re looking for literary love and want to see your queer identity on the page, we’ve got the perfect book club for you! Thanks to Not “Gal Pals” founders Marylee Williams and Natalie Deluba for sharing their top picks. Sign up for upcoming events through Not “Gal Pals’” Meetup Group. Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas The

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29:10

Chipped Ham Costumes, Pgh Horror Films & Creepy Local...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/10/27

It’s the Friday news roundup! The City Cast team is keeping it light heading into Halloween week. We’re bringing you some local lore, extremely insider-y Pittsburgh costume ideas, and our recommendations for lesser-known horror films shot in and around the city. Find more Hallo-weekend fun here: Subscribe to get Monday’s Hey Pittsburgh newsletter and see photos of the mysterious moving morgue Check out old photos showing how they moved the Allegheny County morgue The Gibson Girl and her

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16:13

Brothmonger’s Tips for Making the Tastiest Soup

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/10/26

With fall in full swing, it’s soup season! Sarah McAlee, also known as brothmonger, is considered a soup-lebrity around town. She joins us to share tips for making your own delicious pot of soup or broth at home, plus her favorite spots to grab a warm bowl when you don’t feel like cooking. You can subscribe to the brothmailer newsletter for Sarah’s business updates and recipes, and check out her previous interview on the City Cast to learn more about how she got into the broth biz. Want some more

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21:08

Are Book Bans on Your Ballot Nov. 7?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/10/25

Book bans have been cropping up all over the country, usually brought by conservative parent or community groups appealing to school boards saying they don’t want kids to have access to something for various reasons. Often it’s LGBTQ+ identifying characters, conversations about race, uncomfortable hardships, truths, or lived experiences that some people think students aren’t ready for. But while some parts of the state have been inundated with book challenges, Western Pennsylvania hasn’t. We’re

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15:41

‘Night of the Living Dead’ Star Talks Zombies &...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/10/24

George Romero’s 1968 movie, “Night of The Living Dead,” is a cult classic. The horror flick is considered the godfather of the flesh-eating zombie genre and it was filmed in Pittsburgh with local talent. As a Halloween season treat, we’re revisiting our conversation with Judith O’Dea — better known as Barbara — about what it was like to star in such an iconic film. **This conversation originally published Oct. 31, 2022. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey

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16:47

A New Lawsuit Against the Jail Alleges a Pattern of...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/10/23

The Allegheny County Jail has one of the highest death rates per capita in the country. Last week, the family of Anthony Talotta, one of 21 men who’ve died in connection with the jail since April 2020, filed a federal lawsuit against the county, several doctors, and Allegheny Health Network. Lead producer Mallory Falk explains the family’s legal case and its chief allegation — a pattern of medical neglect. You can read the federal lawsuit over Talotta’s death, along with coverage from the

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22:42

Strikes, School Consolidation & Deer Counts on the Rise

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/10/20

It’s the Friday news roundup! Archers have taken out a surprising number of deer in Pittsburgh parks; the city school board is considering closures (again); and many of our city’s institutions are striking — or thinking about going on strike. Plus, an update on Pittsburgh’s bid for a new energy production center. We love to cite our sources: WESA covered declining enrollment at Pittsburgh Public Schools Workers at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette have been on strike for a year, with ongoing coverage

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18:46

IC Whiskey & Revolving Sushi: What’s New in...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/10/19

Something new for yinz! We’re talking all things food — a bunch of new restaurants are opening, a few restaurants are back, there are a couple of classic Pittsburgh brands branching out into new spaces, and the City Cast crew has everything you need to plan your weekend. City Paper ranked all the sandwiches you can order at Sheetz, NEXTPittsburgh has a great roundup of more autumnal events, and the Northside Chronicle did a really great feature on Wilson’s Bar-B-Q and the family behind it. Want

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18:21

The Legend of Pittsburgh’s Glowing ‘Green Man’

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/10/18

There’s an urban legend here about a man — a spectre with a glowing green face — doomed to roam the highways of Western Pennsylvania. He may have been burned by acid or fire or lightning. The details are squishy, but real story behind“The Monster of Beaver County” was a tragic one. City Cast’s Wil Fulton is here to explain how Charlie No-Face left an eerie mark on generations of Pittsburgh-area kids. Special thanks to City Cast's roving producer Elizabeth Kauma for her work on this one. Music and

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19:20

Pumpkin Carving, Candle Making & More October Gifts

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/10/17

There’s a chill in the air. Pumpkin spice is on the menu. It’s the perfect time to buy a gift for the fall enthusiast in your life. From a cozy mug for camping trips to a seasonal spiced wine, the City Cast team is rounding up our favorite local gifts for October. Here’s where to find all of our top picks. Let us know what we should feature next! Things to buy: House plants from Greenhouse Co-op - follow their Instagram account for pop-up sales Ron Donoughe’s Ways of Pittsburgh book The Paris

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20:29

Pittsburgh Isn’t Growing. Is That Actually Bad?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/10/16

A few weeks ago, Pittsburgh (quietly) got a lot bigger — not because some huge influx of people moved here, but because the White House decided to redraw the boundaries of our metro population. Now we’re eight counties instead of seven. But despite the new boundaries, Pittsburgh as a city isn’t growing. And that got us wondering why growth is so important, and whether it might actually be a good thing to be a city settled in its size. We took our questions to Chris Briem, a regional economist at the

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29:59

Controversial Diorama Gone, Columbus Statue in Limbo...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/10/13

It’s the Friday news roundup! A controversial diorama at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History is being removed after a new decision about displaying human remains. But questions remain about the fate of the Christopher Columbus statue in Schenley Park. Plus, Downtown isn’t getting its long-awaited movie theater after all. We love to cite our sources! TribLive reported on the fate of the diorama at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History Listen to our previous conversation about “Lion Attacking a

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25:18

Who Makes the Best Donuts in Pittsburgh?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/10/12

It's cider donut season! To celebrate, we're bringing back one of our tastiest episodes, when the City Cast crew tried 21 different donuts from all corners of Pittsburgh. From old standards like cinnamon sugar and glazed to more creative fare like huckleberry and buckeye, tune in to find out which we crowned our favorites. **This conversation originally published June 1, 2023. Special thanks to all the shops we sampled, plus those we missed that were recommended by our Hey Pittsburgh readers: West

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