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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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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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8:43

Gainey’s Favorite Mascot, Restaurant & Pgh Holiday Noms

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/07

Where does Mayor Ed Gainey go to unwind? What’s his favorite restaurant? Is he a hockey guy, or a Steelers stan? Which mascot is his all-time favorite, and why isn’t it ALCOSAN’s Frankie the Fish? We kept the mics hot to ask the city’s top official a few of your silliest questions. A couple past shows to check out: Budgets, bridges & why Gainey thinks sidewalks are sexy Why can’t Pittsburgh score an NBA team? Want some more Pittsburgh news? Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh

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31:31

Mayor Ed Gainey on Budgets, Bridges & Why He Thinks...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/07

People are worried about downtown Pittsburgh, but Mayor Ed Gainey isn't convinced. We went to the City-County Building to talk about his wish list for more bridge projects, less gun violence, and bringing the NFL Draft to Steelers country. Plus, stick around for our suggestions ahead of his very first e-scooter ride. 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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15:58

Why Pgh’s Menorah Went to the U.S. Supreme Court

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/06

Hanukkah starts tomorrow night, and if you head Downtown, the mayor and community leaders are lighting a 12-foot menorah at the City-County Building. But its place on government property wasn’t always so celebrated. In 1986, a team of Pittsburghers brought a lawsuit against city and county governments to remove both it and the enormous creche, which in those days sat outside the County Courthouse. We’re talking with one of the plaintiffs, attorney Jon Pushinsky, about his legal argument and what it

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21:04

Fitz's New Gig, HBO & How to Get Pgh as Your Spotify...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/05

Why lead one county when you can influence 10? Outgoing County Executive Rich Fitzgerald announced his new gig with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, which means he won’t be going far. We’re talking about what the SPC actually does, plus how it plans to spend $35 million through 2045. HBO’s latest period drama “The Gilded Age” is adapting the Homestead strike in this week’s episode, and with everyone posting their Spotify Wrapped, we wondered what it would take to get Pittsburgh as your

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18:56

The Pittsburgh Film Curse You’ve Never Heard Of

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/04

Lights, camera, action! Now that the Hollywood actors’ and writers’ strikes are over, what does it take to get Pittsburgh’s movie biz rolling again? We're with Pittsburgh Film Office executive director Dawn Keezer to talk about upcoming productions, how they've been supporting their artists, what she hopes to do with money from the state when it eventually comes, and why it’s taken Pgh so long to break a “season three” curse. You can visit the Pittsburgh Film Office’s website to learn more about

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19:05

How Pgh Zones for Child Care, Community College Debt...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/12/01

It’s the Friday news roundup! PA still doesn’t have a state budget and it’s costing local community colleges and libraries a lot. Zoning changes — more zoning changes! — could be on the horizon for child care facilities, and after a week without Matt Canada, how are the Steelers looking? Plus, we learned something new about Prevention Point Pittsburgh. We always cite our sources: SpotlightPA reports state budget delays are really hurting local community colleges and libraries. The Trib focused on

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17:21

Your Guide To Holiday Pop Up Bars In Pgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/11/30

Description: It’s the food show! We’re helping you get into the holiday spirit with Christmas pop-up bar recommendations. Plus, our tips on where to get cookies for holiday parties and events to keep you busy this weekend. Check out Hey Pittsburgh’s best holiday markets for shopping local around the ‘Burgh. 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? Then leave us a voicemail at

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