City Cast Pittsburgh
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South Side Bar Closures, ICE Arrest Data & Squonk Gets Its Due
South Side Bar Closures, ICE Arrest Data & Squonk Gets Its Due
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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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- South Side Bar Closures, ICE Arrest Data & Squonk Gets Its Due · 46 minA new report from U.S. Rep Chris Deluzio's office found that more than half of immigration detentions in his district were because of local law enforcement partnerships with ICE…
- Your Guide to a Pittsburgh Staycation · 20 minWho says you have to leave town to get away? From grand historic hotels and quirky neighborhood Airbnbs to cozy cabins and airport-adjacent retreats, Pittsburgh has plenty of…
- Pgh Restaurants Are Getting Pricier. Who’s Profiting? · 23 minRemember when dining out didn’t feel quite so expensive? Post-Gazette dining critic and City Cast contributor Hal B. Klein has the literal receipts to show just how much prices…
- Pgh’s (Very) Tight Budget, Bad Driver Roundup & Homegrown Art · 32 minMayor Corey O’Connor just proposed his budget for 2027. The good news: more funding for parks and rec centers. The bad news: our city is dipping into savings to cover a big…
- Snail Mail Group, Silent Book Club & More Cozy Pittsburgh Activities · 29 minThe days are shorter, temperatures are dropping, and Pittsburgh’s gray skies will soon be making their comeback. But instead of dreading the next few months, why not lean into…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: A ‘Rage Room’ That’s Saving a City — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh · 23 minIt’s fall in Pittsburgh, but just this week, cities across the country experienced record-high heat. In Somerville, MA, the city government is realizing that rising temperatures…
- Fetterman-Proof Senate, Fish Nor Fowl Closure & Page's Ice Cream Truck Crash · 36 minThe dust has settled after Election Day, and there’s a lot to unpack! Democrats’ big wins have changed the political landscape but nationally and locally, and John Fetterman may…
- Pittsburgh's Best Thanksgiving Takeout in 2026 · 25 minWhether you’re hosting a small group, need some backup for a big family, or just want to grab an impressive dish to contribute to the Thanksgiving spread, we’ve got you covered…
- Did PA Dems Win a Trifecta? · 22 minPennsylvania Democrats have declared a trifecta, saying they've taken full control of the state House, state Senate, and governor's office for the first time in decades. But a…
- What Could Democrats Do With More Control? · 37 minIt's Election Day, and Pennsylvania Democrats are hoping to win a trifecta for the first time in decades: controlling the state Senate, House, and governor's office. If that…
- A Procrastinator's Guide to the 2026 PA Election · 26 minTomorrow is Election Day! If you haven't done your homework yet, host Megan Harris and executive producer Mallory Falk are here to guide you through. We're talking about the…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Who Controls Austin’s Autonomous Vehicles? — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh · 25 minWhen you think of Waymo, you might not yet think of Pittsburgh. But you should definitely be thinking of Austin, Texas. State law governing autonomous vehicles (AVs) supersedes…
- Your Guide to November 2026 in Pittsburgh · 34 minIt's officially the season of giving thanks, and while there's plenty to complain about (looking at you, endless construction!), there's also so much to be grateful for when it…
- County Executive Sara Innamorato on New Taxes, Election 'Observers' & Paid Leave's Potential Windfalls · 48 minWill the county raise sales taxes to help fund our pension system? Should we be concerned about the federal election monitors arriving at our polls next week? Host Megan Harris…
- Tax the Rich? Plus, Día de Los Muertos & Your Next Favorite Gym · 29 minPittsburgh has a new proposal to tax the rich, Allegheny County’s fully paid parental leave policy is officially law, and local listeners have more gym recommendations than we…
- Pittsburgh’s Top 10 Restaurants & What Makes Them Great · 35 minWhat makes a restaurant one of Pittsburgh’s best? Is it the food, the service, the atmosphere or something harder to put your finger on? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette dining critic and…
- Mallo Cup Lore, Hot Tamale Goss & More PA Candy Trivia · 32 minIf you're planning to go trick-or-treating this weekend, a lot of your haul will probably be made right here in Pennsylvania. We have one of the largest candy economies in the…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Is Chicago More Prepared for Climate Change Than Every Other City? — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh · 23 minHow prepared is Pittsburgh to deal with the effects of climate change? In a recent report, Chicago was ranked as the most climate resilient city in the world — the only U.S. city…
- Garrity’s Slopaganda, Paid Leave Passes & How Pgh Humbled Emmanuel Macron · 39 minIt’s official: Allegheny County council just passed a first of its kind paid parental leave policy. Host Megan Harris, executive producer Mallory Falk, and contributor Colin…
- Runaway Pelicans, Aging Ambulances & Waterproof Warhol Art · 39 minIt's been a big week for Pittsburgh: two local innovations landed on Time Magazine's Best Invention list and a pair of animals made a dramatic escape from their enclosure. Host…
- Sports Bars & Specials for Steelers in Paris · 23 minThe Steelers are heading to Paris to take on the New Orleans Saints this Sunday, but you don’t need to be in the City of Love (and tbh, you might not want to be right now) to get…
- Could Ozempic Treat Addiction? Plus, Cryptid Hunting & Poll Worker Tips · 41 minCould GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy help people struggling with addiction? Pittsburgh is about to find out. A new $13.3 million study in Allegheny County will explore…
- Why Pittsburgh's at the Center of the Grocery Store War · 27 minFor better or worse, Giant Eagle has long been the main grocery store in town — beloved for its sheetcakes, bemoaned for its high prices. But that could soon change. Kroger is…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Salt Lakers are Adopting Storm Drains — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh · 26 minHow much ownership or responsibility do you feel as a resident of Pittsburgh? In Salt Lake City, people are being asked to “adopt a storm drain” to help keep city streets free of…
- Exploding Tick Bombs, Expensive Office Conversions & How Spooky is Pittsburgh? · 36 minPittsburgh's slated to get a lot more housing, from new apartments in the Hill District to converted office buildings Downtown to a decommissioned steam plant that's being turned…
- Our Favorite Pittsburgh Coffee Shops · 29 minPittsburgh has no shortage of great coffee shops. Some are perfect for getting work done. Others are better for catching up with friends. And a few are practically begging you to…
- The True Tale of Pittsburgh's Glowing Green Man · 27 minThere's an urban legend that's left an eerie mark on generations of local kids: a story about a spectre with a glowing green face doomed to roam the highways of Western…
- Fall Color, Giant Pumpkins & Pittsburgh's Best Asian Groceries · 37 minFall foliage is starting to pop around Pittsburgh. Host Megan Harris and contributor Sophia Lo share their favorite spots to soak up those autumn colors, including city parks and…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: A St. Paul Cell Phone Ban Teens Might Actually Like — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh · 24 minAnother Pittsburgh school year has begun — how are cell phones being handled? In Minnesota, one high school is demonstrating that a strict no-phone school day can work, and…
- Shapiro vs. Garrity, a Mafia-Style Toilet Fundraiser & TBD on New Local Taxes · 41 minPittsburgh and Allegheny County officially announced their 2027 budgets and … wow our finances are not looking good. Host Megan Harris and contributor Colin Williams explain…
- Pittsburgh's Indigenous History · 26 minPittsburgh loves to talk about its history — the forts, the steel mills, the immigrants, the neighborhoods. But the story of this place starts long before any of that. Ahead of…
- What Pgh Restaurant Would Hold Your Wake? Plus, Measles & Mulan's Cookbook · 40 minIt's official: an Allegheny County resident just tested positive for measles. It's part of Pennsylvania's ongoing (and worsening) measles outbreak, with over 1,000 confirmed…
- The Dystopian AI School PA Rejected · 37 minWhat if a school replaced human teachers with artificial intelligence? That's what a national private school chain called Alpha School did — and then tried to start an AI cyber…
- Maple Miso Lattes, Artisanal Croissants & All-You-Can-Eat KBBQ · 24 minKorean BBQ, sushi, "artisanal" croissants, and other delectable delicacies are on offer from newly-opened (as well as expanding and reopening) restaurants, bakeries, coffee…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: This Basketball Court Is Saving Residents From Floods — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh · 24 minWhen Pittsburgh looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate flood…
- CMU Miami, Bleak Budgets & Duquesne Light’s Strike · 42 minCarnegie Mellon University is opening a new campus in Miami, thanks to a $3 billion gift from hedge fund manager Ken Griffin. It's the largest single donation ever made to a U.S…
- Your Guide to October 2026 in Pittsburgh · 41 minOctober in Pittsburgh is packed with things to eat, see and do — from campy musicals and a pizza opera to the Pittsburgh Art Book Fair and the (maybe?) final Living Dead Weekend…
- Pittsburgh’s Best Fall Frights, From Terrifying To Totally Tame · 35 minHow scared do you actually want to be this Halloween? Pittsburgh has plenty of options! Whether you want chainsaw-wielding killers chasing you through a haunted house or you’d…
- Riverfront Trails Expand, Exercise for Beginners & Tim Burton Takeover · 33 minHave you ever been enjoying a bike ride along the riverfront, only for the trail to end abruptly? Good news! The city is planning to close some longstanding gaps along the Three…
- Create Your Own Pittsburgh Food Tour · 20 minLooking for your next fall getaway? What about a curated road trip with lots of tasty stops and local history? Our state's tourism site includes six official culinary trails with…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One Oregon City is Lowering Energy Costs — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh · 20 minWhat’s a seemingly small project in Pittsburgh that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless…
- UPMC Yields to Trump, County Bans Big Data Centers & Goodbye Millennial Gray? · 34 minUPMC just placed a decade-long moratorium on gender-affirming care for patients under 19 and agreed to pay the federal government $950,000 as part of a settlement with the…
- A Warrant, a Budget & Pittsburgh’s Missing $250M · 33 minFormer Mayor Ed Gainey is under investigation and facing allegations of improper contracts, questionable financial decisions, and potentially misleading information in bond…
- Pittsburgh’s Flock Camera Problem · 19 minAllegheny County the most Flock cameras and automated license plate readers in PA, according to crowdsourced data. Host Megan Harris is with Axios Pittsburgh's Ryan Deto to…
- Can $25M Make Smithfield Cool Again? · 29 minIn the midst of Downtown’s larger $600 million makeover, Smithfield Street’s been waiting its turn. Crews are breaking ground today on the first of dozens of small projects…
- Paid Parental Leave Proposal Gets a Makeover · 25 minAfter weighing over 1,400 public comments — mostly from parents, health care workers, and small business owners — the county health department made some major edits to its paid…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Philly Is Reducing Violence With Parks — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh · 29 minWould Pittsburgh be better with fewer vacant, blighted lots? In Philly, the answer is overwhelmingly yes, with significant drops in crime and depression recorded near newly…
- Ripping Out Skill Games, Mandatory Fun & RIP Annie Dillard · 32 minWill state police start ripping skill games out of convenience stores, vape shops, and other spots? That's what could happen if lawmakers don't come up with a plan to regulate…
- Pittsburgh Restaurant Empires, Explained · 32 minDid you know a ton of Pittsburgh's most influential dining spots are run by the same six restaurant groups? Some are massive, some are low-key, and some have quietly shaped the…
- Measles, Go-Karts & Wylie’s Opening Lineup · 32 minPennsylvania’s measles outbreak is getting worse. At least four people have died and nearly 700 cases are being tracked statewide. Host Megan Harris and executive producer…
