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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October 22, 2025 • 22 mins
Everyone agrees Pittsburgh needs more housing, but how to build it — and ensure at least some of it is affordable — is trickier. Mayor Ed Gainey proposed a package of ideas last year that included requiring developers to set aside affordable units in big, new buildings. Then came a competing proposal. Then months of talks. At the end, deputy mayor Jake Pawlak says he thought the city had found a compromise with City Councilor Erika...
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October 21, 2025 • 37 mins
Mayor Ed Gainey is on his way out, but not before a new city budget gets passed. Critics are calling his 2026 plan “sloppy,” “spiteful,” and “an indication of mismanagement.” Gainey says the budget is sound. His right hand man, deputy mayor Jake Pawlak, sits down with host Megan Harris to defend the proposal and its bright spots, how we’re dealing with the loss of the jock tax, and whether we can cover all the overtime when the NFL...
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October 20, 2025 • 32 mins
Today is the deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 4 election, which feels like a good time to take stock of how well our elections actually work. There are lots of ideas for improving the voting process in Pennsylvania, from opening our primaries to making Election Day a holiday. Host Megan Harris joins State Rep. Chris Rabb and Armin Samii, a volunteer with March on Harrisburg, to discuss some recent proposals — and learn what...
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October 17, 2025 • 48 mins
All the drama around inclusionary zoning is back and bigger than ever. Mayor Ed Gainey might even veto an affordable housing bill he’s been pushing for over a year. Pittsburgh International Airport “can’t accommodate” a controversial video from Trump’s Department of Homeland Security, and its officials are preparing for the new terminal's big reveal — including a lot of help from a bunch of “celebrity personas” like PA’s own Taylor...
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October 16, 2025 • 21 mins
Lots of Pittsburghers love a haunted house, but getting spooked doesn't excuse bad behavior. Host Megan Harris is with three leaders of the Pittsburgh Haunters Club — Dave Archer, Stacey Federoff, and Allie Lampman-Sims — and they're all sharing etiquette tips and best practices so you get the most of your haunt experience, all without stepping on the toes of the actors. Plus, they've got recommendations for nearby haunted attracti...
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October 15, 2025 • 51 mins
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4, and Pittsburghers will be voting for the next mayor. The race is between Democrat Corey O'Connor and Republican Tony Moreno. Ahead of the spring primary, we asked each candidate to tell us why they're the right person to lead our city, and we're bringing back those conversations before you step into the voting booth. Today, host Megan Harris is talking to Tony Moreno, a retired police detective who ...
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October 14, 2025 • 55 mins
On Nov. 4, Democrat Corey O'Connor will face off against Republican Tony Moreno to become Pittsburgh's next mayor. Ahead of the primary in May, we asked each mayoral candidate to explain why they're the right person to lead our city, and we're bringing back those conversations to help you make informed decisions in the voting booth.
First, we're revisiting host Megan Harris' interview with Corey O'Connor. He's served as Allegheny ...
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October 10, 2025 • 38 mins
Pennsylvania's judicial retention race is heating up, and there's a mailer going around with really misleading information. Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato released a draft of the next county budget, and there's no tax increase, but Pittsburgh Public Schools is thinking differently. We're also talking about Walmart's pitch to demolish the Monroeville Mall, but there's also some good news. Pennsylvania's getting glamping ...
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October 9, 2025 • 34 mins
It's a popular season for cemetery tours, and there are some beautiful and historic burial grounds in the Pittsburgh region. But we're also home to Pennsylvania's first and only fully green cemetery. Host Megan Harris visits Penn Forest Natural Burial Park in Verona to learn how a green burial works, the unique ways friends and family can get involved in the process, and why more people are choosing to go out sustainably.
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October 8, 2025 • 23 mins
Pittsburgh voters face a big choice this November: not just who should be the city's next mayor, but whether to retain three state Supreme Court judges. That decision could shape whether Democrats or Republicans control PA's highest court and affect major rulings on everything from election law to abortion access. SpotlightPA's Stephen Caruso joins executive producer Mallory Falk to explain what's on the ballot, what's at stake, an...
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October 7, 2025 • 27 mins
Making friends in Pittsburgh can feel really daunting. Lots of people here are part of friend groups that formed in their elementary school years, but transplants, boomerangers, and even lifelong Pittsburghers are making new friendships all the time with the help of great social clubs. Haley Ingersoll of Pittsburgh Social Health, Dan Lampmann of Yinz Run Club, and local author Ryan Rydzewski join us to share their best tips for bui...
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October 6, 2025 • 41 mins
Pumpkin spice lattes get a lot of fanfare, but there are so many pumpkin goodies to choose from in Pittsburgh. The City Cast Pittsburgh team tried over a dozen local pumpkin beers and are sharing their favorites. Plus, we're sharing the other sweet and savory pumpkin dishes we've loved or want to enjoy before the season's over, including Di'Anoia's famous pumpkin gnocchi bowl, pumpkin bagels, and baked goods from Mediterra.
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October 3, 2025 • 43 mins
Giant Eagle says it's lowering prices on hundreds of products, jussst as the beloved Midwestern chain Meijer announced a new location north of Pittsburgh. Outgoing Mayor Ed Gainey released his draft for the city’s 2026 budget, and his most vocal critics are getting pretty creative with their complaints. Plus, Spirit Christmas is coming, Pitt announced a new Horror Studies Center, vaccination exemptions are going down for students c...
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October 2, 2025 • 33 mins
In photos from Pittsburgh's peak steelmaking days, you can see all the pollution along with all the smokestacks and blast furnaces lining our riverfronts. Since then, we've been able to clean up our waterways, air, and the riverbanks, but there are still sections of the shore dedicated to heavy industry. For residents in Hazelwood, this means a recycling center's attracting rats and more ickiness to the neighborhood. Host Megan Har...
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October 1, 2025 • 38 mins
October is full of spooky events for all of our Halloween lovers! You can catch a classic horror film or visit Vinegar Syndrome's new location on the South Side, sip on a cocktail topped with a gummy eyeball, and make some skull screenprints. But if you're a scaredy cat, consider going on a walking tour to learn more about Pittsburgh's skyscrapers or pop into a coffeeshop for a carrot cake latte. Plus, if you need even more fun thi...
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September 30, 2025 • 36 mins
Fall's in full swing! The leaves are just beginning to change colors, pumpkin spice is back in coffee shops, and Oktoberfest beers are lining the shelves. City Cast Pittsburgh's Megan Harris and Francesca Dabecco are running through even more fall markets and fairs, outdoor activities, and Halloween celebrations all around the Pittsburgh area. Plus, find our complete list of festivals on our website and learn about the best spots t...
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September 29, 2025 • 39 mins
The Penn Avenue “rightsizing” project kicks off tomorrow night — if a judge doesn't step in and stop it. The city's planning to remove a lane of driving traffic, add a protected bike lane, and keep roughly the same number of parking spots between 22nd and 31st streets in the Strip District. But it hasn't been a straightforward process. A coalition of small business owners, acting as the Strip District Business Association, recently...
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September 26, 2025 • 46 mins
Pirates baseball ended poorly and quietly, but Penguins hockey is just getting started! The Pens are bringing back a beloved player, goalie Marc-Andre Fleury, for a one-night-only, send-off party at Saturday’s game. There’s an idea to build a private helipad in the city, City Council agreed to spend $1.8 million on a plan for the proposed public safety training center in Lincoln-Lemington, and Kamala Harris is spilling the tea on w...
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September 25, 2025 • 25 mins
This weekend, the Steelers are heading across the pond to play the Vikings in Dublin. If you want to catch the game at 9:30 Sunday morning, a bunch of sports bars around the city are rolling out special menu items and hosting very early happy hours. City Cast's Megan Harris and Zack Durkin are talking about their favorite sports bars in Pittsburgh and what makes them special, whether it's top-tier wings, an enormous screen, or brea...
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September 24, 2025 • 31 mins
We've got a strong biking community here in Pittsburgh, and some avid riders want to see a bike lane added to Penn Avenue. That proposal's gotten major pushback; one group in the Strip District is even suing the city over the change. But since we all need to share the road with each other, executive producer Mallory Falk's talking with Bike Pittsburgh's education manager Ted King-Smith. He's sharing how bikers can smoothly navigate...
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