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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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15:07

How to Find a Partner in Pgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/02/14

If you’ve been striking out on the dating apps, some small adjustments to your profile might be the way to help you find love. We’re bringing back an episode with journalist and poet, Dani Janae, for her tips to find romantic love — or even a budding friendship — just by being yourself. Plus, check out a Valentine’s Day love letter from our listeners and newsletter readers answering why they fell in love with Pittsburgh. Read Dani's original piece here. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make

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15:26

School Funding Isn’t Fair. What Comes Next?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/02/13

A Commonwealth Court judge recently ruled that the way Pennsylvania funds public schools is unconstitutional. Pittsburgh’s Mallory Falk and Philly’s Trenae Nuri are joined by Dale Mezzacappa, senior reporter for Chalkbeat Philadelphia, to talk about how this ruling could affect students here and throughout the state. You can read Dale’s reporting on the landmark court decision here, and all of her school funding trial coverage here. Want some more Pittsburgh news? Then make sure to sign up for our

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21:03

Cheap Eggs and the End of Deutschtown Music Festival

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/02/10

It’s the Friday news roundup! City Cast’s Morgan Moody and Elizabeth Kauma are joined by the founder of Pittsburgh Independent, Brian Conway, talking about why the North Side fest is going by a new name, plus we break down the power shift in the Pennsylvania House following this week’s special election and share an amazing local guide to common grocery store goodies. As always, our Friday shows are powered by great local journalism. Brian’s article for Pittsburgh Independent about Deutschtown

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11:45

Dishing on Pittsburgh Pizza

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/02/09

Whether you prefer wood fired, deep dish, square cuts, or Ohio Valley style with cold cheese (where are our Beto’s fans at?), there’s a slice for everyone in the ‘Burgh. In honor of National Pizza Day, Pittsburgh Magazine food editor Kristy Locklin joins us to dish on her favorites. Kristy's recommendations: Wood Fired by Lorelei Strange Roots Blue Sparrow Driftwood Oven Caliente Pizza and Draft House Spak Brothers Michael’s Pizza Bar Lelulo’s Pizzeria Frank’s Pizza and Chicken Black Lotus

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16:04

Why Does Pgh Have So Many City Steps?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/02/08

Did you know Pittsburgh more public staircases than any other American city? Some of them are looking a little shabby these days, but the city recently received $7 million in federal funding to restore and repair city steps. As the city figures out which stairways to prioritize, we’re resisting our conversation with Laura aka Mis.steps to learn how Pittsburgh became the staircase capitol. You can sign up for a city steps walking tour with Laura or scroll through her Instagram account for lots of

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22:40

Pittsburgh Valentine’s Dates for Partners & Pals

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/02/07

What’s that in the Pittsburgh air? No, it’s not smog. It’s love. Next week brings two opportunities to celebrate our loved ones: Galentine’s Day and Valentine’s Day. If you need plans, the City Cast team is rounding up our favorite local treats, activities and gifts for both romantic partners and pals. Our recommendations from the episode: For Galentine’s/Palentine’s Day Grab a croissant from Madeline Bakery & Bistro and head over to Biddle’s Escape for a strawberry dirty chai with your

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12:43

Did the City's Removal of Stockton Ave Encampment...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/02/06

When the city closed a tent camp along Stockton Avenue late last year, officials only gave the people living there a few days’ notice. Crews cleared anything left behind with front loaders, inadvertently scooping up a woman who was still inside her tent. Now two legal advocacy groups have stepped in to ask whether officials violated residents’ civil rights. Amelia Winger, a reporter with PublicSource, joins us to discuss the fight for better policies around encampment closures. You can read

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24:32

Cannabis Loophole, Closed Bridge & Appalachian Folklore

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/02/03

It’s the Friday news roundup! The City Cast team is talking about how anxiety dominates the state’s medical cannabis industry, why a bridge rumored to be unsafe in 2018 is only now getting closed, and how one local artist is turning regional folklore into a tarot deck. As always, our Friday shows are powered by great local journalism. Ed Mahon in Spotlight PA on anxiety disorders and medical cannabis Our episode with Ed Mahon on misleading claims about cannabis treatment for opioid use

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19:04

Punxsutawney Phil: Clairvoyant or Scammer?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/02/02

Every February 2, the lore of a mythical groundhog draws thousands of spectators from all over the world to a small town 80 miles north of Pittsburgh. Punxsutawney Phil sits on his stump and predicts the weather; if he doesn’t see his shadow, that means an early spring. But how accurate are his predictions — and why does PA ride so hard for a rodent? We're teaming up with City Cast Philly this Groundhog Day to learn whether Punxsutawney Phil is the true "seer of seers" or just a groundhog who digs

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22:58

We Visited PA's Only 'Green' Cemetery to Dig Into...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/02/01

In Pennsylvania, there’s one cemetery that can offer a sustainable afterlife – and it’s just outside of Pittsburgh in Verona. City Cast host Morgan Moody and producer Mallory Falk are touring the grounds of Penn Forest Natural Burial Park, the state’s only certified green cemetery, to find out why more people are going out green. And if you want to become a volunteer river ice spotter, check out the National Weather Service's virtual training here. Our newsletter is fresh daily at 6 a.m. Sign

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15:32

Online Psychiatric Care Is Convenient…But Is It Safe?

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/01/31

Pittsburgh is packed with medical centers and doctors, but it can still be a challenge to get an appointment with a trained mental health professional. It was even trickier in the early days of COVID, until the pandemic gave rise to third-party psychiatric platforms. Remote therapy and virtual prescriptions helped increase access to mental healthcare. But as freelance journalist Meg St-Esprit reports, some of the platforms are starting to come under scrutiny. She joins us to discuss her recent

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17:01

Shattering Myths About Pgh’s Production History

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/01/30

Pittsburgh prides itself in our strong steel background, but before this city was the world leader in steel production, we were known for a much more delicate material: glass. Anne Madarasz, chief historian at the Heinz History Center, joins us to discuss Pittsburgh’s legacy as “Glass City U.S.A.” You can learn more Pittsburgh glass history at the Heinz History Center exhibit Glass: Shattering Notions. And if you’re a fan of Blown Away — the popular glassblowing competition on Netflix — there’s a

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27:28

Getting Cell Phones Out of Schools & Non-Profits To...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/01/27

It’s the Friday news roundup! The City Cast team is discussing one school’s attempt to keep cell phones out of classrooms, why more teens are gathering Downtown, and Mayor Gainey’s plan to review whether Pittsburgh non-profits should start paying property taxes. As always, our Friday shows are powered by great local journalism. Terryaun Bell in PublicSource on cell phone bans in schools An-Li Herring and Sarah Schneider with WESA on high schools students spending more time Downtown — and the

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24:34

Best Baked Goods in the ‘Burgh

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/01/26

If you’re planning to get something sweet for Valentine’s Day, need to load up the cookie table at your Pittsburgh wedding, or just want to know where to get the flakiest croissants in the city, the City Cast team has you covered. We're rounding up some of the best treats we've tried from local bakeries that cater to everyone. Our recommendations in this episode: Jean-Marc Chatellier's French Bakery in Millvale Five Points Artisan Bakeshop in Squirrel Hill Enrico Biscotti Co. in the Strip

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15:37

Time Traveling With Pgh’s Ghost Signs

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/01/25

This time of year, it can seem like Pittsburgh’s been stripped of every color except gray. But if you look closely enough, you might catch a pop of color from a ghost sign. They’re the faded, old-timey advertisements painted on the sides of brick buildings. To beat the winter blues, we’re revisiting our conversation with City Cast contributor (and self-proclaimed ghost sign hunter) Rossilynne Skena Culgan about how to find these relics, what they teach us about Pittsburgh’s history, and what it

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18:32

A (State) House Divided

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/01/24

The Pennsylvania House is in disarray. Lawmakers haven’t been able to agree on basic rules and the House has recessed indefinitely. Now, Speaker Mark Rozzi is going on a listening tour to address the partisan gridlock — and his first stop is in Pittsburgh. Spotlight PA’s Capitol Reporter, Stephen Caruso, joins us to explain how Allegheny County inadvertently set this chaos in motion and where we go from here. You can read Stephen’s ongoing coverage of state politics here. Want to make your voice

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18:39

The Hidden History of Pgh’s AIDS Epidemic

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/01/23

As a college student, poet and archivist Silas Maxwell Switzer realized he knew almost nothing about Pittsburgh’s queer history — even though he’d grown up here. And when he set out to fix that, he realized there were gaps in the history. Silas’ forthcoming poetry collection, "Nine Parts Water, One Part Bleach," focuses on the AIDS crisis in Pittsburgh and its erasure. He joins City Cast Producer Elizabeth Kauma to talk about digging into the archives and tracking down elders to create his new

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27:38

Twitter Beef, Book Battles & Conflict Over Curfew

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/01/20

It’s the Friday news roundup! City Cast host Morgan Moody and producer Mallory Falk are joined by Pittsburgh City Paper’s Jordana Rosenfeld to discuss her recent reporting on a new proposal to enforce Pittsburgh’s youth curfew, concerns about LGBTQ book censorship in Moon Township, and the Twitter storm around an Allegheny County Council race. As always, our Friday shows are powered by great local journalism. Jordana Rosenfeld’s reporting in Pittsburgh City Paper on Pittsburgh’s youth curfew, Moon

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20:39

Hold the Beef on Pgh's Most-Wanted Vegan Burger

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/01/19

One of the city’s most popular vegan spots, Apteka, is shifting into burger mode. Crapteka is a three-weekend-long event where the nationally celebrated Bloomfield restaurant switches out its typical Eastern European fare, like pierogi and schnitzel, for burgers. The vegan patties are so popular, they've developed a cult following. Kate Lasky, co-owner and co-chef at Apteka, joins us to talk about how she and her partner built a beloved restaurant and pop-up by following their own recipe — and how

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17:22

Will Patients Foot the Bill for New Hospital...

City Cast Pittsburgh ·

2023/01/18

Pittsburgh’s local healthcare giants — UPMC and Allegheny Health Network — are investing billions of dollars to expand throughout the city and surrounding counties with several new specialized and neighborhood hospitals. TribLIVE senior reporter Deb Erdley joins us to talk about how these elaborate construction costs could be added to your next hospital bill. You can read Deb’s reporting on hospital expansions here. Our newsletter is fresh daily at 6 a.m. Sign up here. We’re also on

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