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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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23:58

Where to Pee Downtown, Deer Problems and a Very...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/09/01

It’s the Friday news roundup! Many months after a study found we’re short on bathrooms downtown, city officials think they’ve finally found a solution — and they also want city residents to creatively take care of their deer problem. Plus, there’s a viral video floating around that asks a question Penn State fans should be very, very familiar with. We love to cite our sources! Pittsburgh has a new public restroom proposal for Downtown We talked about the lack of Downtown restrooms on the podcast

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18:02

Cozy Treats To Get You in the Fall Spirit

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/31

How do you mark the start of fall in Pittsburgh? The first crisp morning? The moment the leaves start to change? Or maybe even earlier than that — as soon as pumpkin spice lattes are back on the Starbucks menu and Halloween decorations hit store shelves. If you’re in the latter camp, then fall is already here! And the City Cast team is sharing some of our favorite local treats to get you into the autumn spirit. Our picks: Commonplace Coffee’s fall drink specials, including their maple cinnamon and

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26:54

What the Rise in 'We Buy Houses' Signs Means for Pgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/30

Days after a standoff in Garfield over a home ejectment, the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group released a studythat found corporate home buyers have been buying more and more property in the region. Lead producer Mallory Falk joins host Megan Harris to break down the impact of corporate purchases on homeowners, including when buying practices become predatory. We love to cite our sources: Check out Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group’s new study on corporate home buyers in the region The

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32:08

Is Pittsburgh the Midwest? Or Part of Appalachia?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/29

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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21:21

Why 10,000 PA Teachers Left the Classroom

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/28

A record number of Pennsylvania teachers left the profession last school year, and experts say there aren’t enough qualified candidates to replace them. City Cast Philly and City Cast Pittsburgh are teaming up to unpack the problem, the causes, the consequences, and a few potential solutions. We always cite our sources: Check out PA’s teacher retention data for yourself, courtesy of Penn State’s Center for Education Evaluation and Policy Analysis Here’s the latest from WHYY on staffing at

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27:51

Dick’s, Dinner Times & Duquesne City Schools

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/25

It’s the Friday news roundup! A new study found Pennsylvanians eat dinner surprisingly early so we asked yinz what time you eat. Big layoffs and a store expansion put a spotlight on Dick’s Sporting Goods this week. Plus, Duquesne City School District could get its high school back — which may bode well for other schools still struggling financially from our unconstitutional funding formula. We love to cite our sources! Andrew Goldstein has been following the Duquesne City news for awhile, first

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19:18

Make Fermented Pop With the City Cast Team

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/24

Fermentation might sound tricky, but in Pittsburgh, we have an expert to guide you through everything from pickles and pop to kimchi and miso. Trevor Ring of Community Cultures hosts workshops that give you a tingly taste of the art of fermentation. Listen along as the whole City Cast Pittsburgh team makes delicious blueberry pop, and get the recipe to try at home! You can check out Trevor’s upcoming workshops or book a private fermentation class at the Community Cultures website, and pick up his

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22:45

Pittsburgh’s Best Gifts for the End of Summer

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/23

We’re in the final few days of summer, school’s about to start, and traffic in Oakland is about to get a whole lot worse. But if you’re looking for a way to celebrate, the City Cast Pittsburgh team has got you covered with the perfect gifts to refresh, relax, and recharge. Support these local businesses: Virginia Montanez’ new book, “Nothing. Everything” Fresh flower picking at Shenot Farms, Soergel Orchards, and Triple B Farms. Tote bags from Nalonkuru Get a delicious dessert from Ritual

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14:59

Inside the Ultimate Map for Nostalgic Pittsburghers

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/22

Pittsburghers tend to be pretty nostalgic — we love giving directions based on what something used to be — and our city is filled with relics from the past. But until recently, there hasn’t been a map of all these artifacts. Local writer Virginia Montanez (aka Jane Pitt) decided to change that. She joins us to discuss her interactive map project Pittsburgh Remains to Be Seen, and how you can get involved with the hunt for local relics. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Make sure to sign up for our

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14:54

Pgh's Most Hated Parker Breaks His Silence

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/21

The car parked outside of Evergreen Cafe on Penn Avenue in Point Breeze has frustrated Pittsburgh drivers for decades. Despite complaints to police and social media outrage, it’s remained there day after day. Hannah Kinney-Kobre from Pittsburgh City Paper got the man behind the dusty brown Buick to break his silence, and she’s here to tell us what(arguably) the most hated parker in Pittsburgh has to say for himself. ***This conversation originally published May 3, 2023. Want some more Pittsburgh

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20:42

How Fit is Pittsburgh? Plus Ways to Help Plum

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/18

It’s the Friday news roundup! The research is in and (surprise, surprise) Pittsburgh is not the fittest city in America; an iconic Kennywood ride is closing for preservation; and details are still trickling about about how and why a house exploded in Plum Borough — we’ve got a few ways you can help the affected families in the coming days. We love to cite our sources: Pittsburgh scored 29th overall in an annual survey on personal and community fitness markers The PG dug into more details about

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20:37

Can Pittsburgh Claim the Pepperoni Roll?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/17

The Steel City has a bunch of classic eats, but one of our all-time favorites — the pepperoni roll! — actually hails from West Virginia. We’re talking about its industrial history and modern reinvention with Katt Schuler, the altruistic, story-loving owner and founder of Rolling Pepperoni in Lawrenceville. Plus, why you really don’t need to eat them with sauce. ***This conversation originally published April 27, 2023. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey

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23:09

Will an Out Gay Chief Change Policing in Pgh?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/16

When the city announced the appointment of new police Chief Larry Scirotto, they didn’t mention his gay and biracial identities. He said that’s because he wanted to be introduced on merit rather than factors outside his control, but that he’s proud to serve as Pittsburgh first openly LGBTQ+ figurehead and hopes his lived experience will have a lasting effect on local policing. So how did our LGBTQ+ advocacy community feel about it? Reporter Jordana Rosenfeld worked with host Megan Harris

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23:36

Pittsburgh's First Out Gay Chief

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/15

Larry Scirotto is our city’s first openly gay police chief. And while he says that’s something he’s deeply proud of, it’s not something he’s spent a bunch of time talking about. Today, that changes. Hear his take on queer representation in the Pittsburgh bureau, why he decided to come out when he did, and how he hopes his identities — gay and biracial — will inform his tenure as chief. This conversation is part one in a two-part series. Both were pursued in partnership with Jordana Rosenfeld and

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18:57

What Happened to Century III Mall?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/14

Century III Mall is condemned, but that doesn’t mean it's getting demolished — at least not yet. But it is an eyesore and it's pretty unsafe, so if it's not possible to bring it back to life anymore, what should happen next? Writer, publisher, and shopping mall enthusiast Matthew Newton is here to share our nostalgia and explain exactly what went wrong. Check out his beautiful tome “Shopping Mall,” which is usually available at White Whale Bookstore in Bloomfield. Want some more Pittsburgh

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20:47

Pgh Alligator Lore, Plus Heinz Field Makes a Comeback

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/11

It’s the Friday news roundup! Heinz Field is back in the Burgh (or just barely north of it), there’s a beautifully local backstory behind the @pgh_scanner Twitter account, and Chomper may be out of the Kiski, but the Steel City still has a wild and wonderful history with stray reptiles. We love to cite our sources: Francesca wrote all about Pgh’s fascination with alligators for the Hey Pittsburgh newsletter City Paper wrote about @pgh_scanner and how it got started Aliquippa has a history of

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19:44

The ABCs of Pittsburgh Coffee

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/10

In a quest to get to know Pittsburgh better, coffee enthusiast Zach Lucas visited a local coffee shop for every letter of the alphabet. He joins us to share his picks for everything from coziest vibes to the most unusual to the all-around best coffee (and tea!). See where Zach has been on his map of the ABCs of Pittsburgh Coffee. Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library here. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Make sure to sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re also

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17:32

Your Guide to Steelers Training Camp

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/09

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back at their rightful summer home in Latrobe for training camp. To celebrate, join us for a throwback to when City Cast’s Morgan Moody and Megan Harris made the pilgrimage to talk to players and fans about the half-century-long tradition at Chuck Noll Field. Fans are welcome every day at 1:55 p.m. Get your free tickets here. And while you’re out there, check out today’s newsletter for a fun scavenger hunt of other fun ways to hang out in Latrobe. Want some more

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18:13

What It Felt Like To Attend the Synagogue Shooting Trial

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/08

The synagogue shooting trial ended last week — when the man who killed 11 worshipers at a Squirrel Hill synagogue was sentenced to death. It was a long trial, with lots of challenging testimony. And someone close to us attended almost every day: Mallory’s mom. City Cast Pittsburgh’s Mallory Falk sits down with her mother, Ellen Surloff, who was president of Dor Hadash at the time of the shooting. Hear what she learned from attending nearly every day of the two-month capitol trial, and why it was

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34:05

What To Take Away from the Synagogue Shooting Trial

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/08/07

On October 27, 2018, a man walked into a Squirrel Hill synagogue and turned an ordinary Shabbat morning into the deadliest anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history. Nearly five years later, he has been sentenced to death for killing 11 Jewish worshipers from three congregations: Tree of Life, New Light, and Dor Hadash. City Cast’s Mallory Falk grew up at Tree of Life, attended part of the trial, and spoke to some of those affected. She joins host Megan Harris to discuss the trial, the sentence, and

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