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- Yesterday26 min
Pittsburgh's Indigenous History
Pittsburgh 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 Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday, we’re revisiting a conversation with Miguel Sague of the Council of Three Rivers Indian American Center about the Native peoples who shaped our region and the Indigenous community that still calls Western PA home. *This episode originally aired October 11, 2022. 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893 or email pittsburgh@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! 💌 You can get more Pittsburgh news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Pittsburgh morning newsletter. 🏡 Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join the City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors program! 🥁 Looking to advertise on City Cast Pittsburgh? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this Tuesday, September 8th episode: Carnegie Library P3R - use code CITYCAST20 for 20% off any event. For the Love of Our Parks
- 2 days ago39 min
What Pgh Restaurant Would Hold Your Wake? Plus, Measles & Mulan's Cookbook
It'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 cases and five measles-associated deaths statewide. Host Megan Harris, executive producer Mallory Falk, and creative producer Boen Wang discuss the latest updates, the continuing dispute between PA and the CDC over the number of measles deaths, and where to get vaccinated this fall. Plus, we share some of our City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors' recommendations for restaurants to check out — including a spot to host your own wake — and some events we're excited for this week. Notes and references from today’s show: Allegheny County Health Department Announces First Confirmed Allegheny County Resident Case of Measles [ACHD] Pa. health officials face multiple fronts as measles outbreak overlaps with respiratory virus season [WESA] PODCAST: Pittsburgh's Measles Risk, Explained [City Cast Pittsburgh] PODCAST: Measles, Go-Karts & Wylie's Opening Lineup [City Cast Pittsburgh] A Pa. coroner doubted a measles-linked death, sparking anti-vaccine outcry. Records show the state tried to reach him. [Philly Inquirer] Mom of infant exposed to measles at UPMC Children’s frustrated by hospital system response [TribLive] Pennsylvania Measles Cases Tracker [PA.gov] PODCAST: What Happened to Pgh’s Chinatown? [City Cast Pittsburgh] Two Roads Through Two Chinatowns (written by Boen!) [Sunday Long Read] 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893 or email pittsburgh@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! 💌 You can get more Pittsburgh news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Pittsburgh morning newsletter. 🏡 Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join the City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors program! 🥁 Looking to advertise on City Cast Pittsburgh? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.
- 3 days ago36 min
The Dystopian AI School PA Rejected
Notes and references from today’s show: A.I.-Driven Education: Founded in Texas and Coming to a School Near You [New York Times] State rejects application for cyber charter school with AI teacher and two hours of daily class [Penn Capital-Star] Parents Fell in Love With Alpha School’s Promise. Then They Wanted Out [Wired] SPECIAL REPORT: My So-Called Alpha School [Cognitive Resonance] Several States Rejected This Private School Chain as a Charter. Now It’s Eligible for Texas’ Taxpayer-Funded Vouchers. [ProPublica] Pa. lawmakers say regulations on AI in education, student privacy are coming [WESA] Pennsylvania Creates initiative aims to make teenagers AI literate and responsible [TribLive] Pittsburgh Public Schools to revise student handbooks after discrepancies found [TribLive] Educators ask state to create policy for AI in schools [Post-Gazette] What is your school's AI policy? [Public Source] 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893 or email pittsburgh@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! 💌 You can get more Pittsburgh news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Pittsburgh morning newsletter. 🏡 Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join the City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors program! 🥁 Looking to advertise on City Cast Pittsburgh? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.
- 4 days ago24 min
Maple Miso Lattes, Artisanal Croissants & All-You-Can-Eat KBBQ
Korean BBQ, sushi, "artisanal" croissants, and other delectable delicacies are on offer from newly-opened (as well as expanding and reopening) restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, and bars in the Pittsburgh region. Executive producer Mallory Falk and contributor Sophia Lo dish (haha) about all the latest eateries and drinkieries coming our way, and what we’re personally looking forward to checking out. We also hold remembrances for some dearly departed favorites (goodbye KLVN, we hardly knew ye). Notes and references from today’s show: Wok Hei to open in former Original Hot Dog Shop space in Oakland [TribLive] Pittsburgh’s latest restaurant openings are on a roll [NEXTpittsburgh] After 12 years as Mount Washington’s wing king, Les Murphy strikes out on his own in Millvale [Post-Gazette] Opa Fé Bakery [Instagram] Rockaway Pizza in Regent Square sets reopening date [TribLive] Nearly 2 years after a fire destroyed a beloved Carnegie pub, they're about to rebuild [KDKA] Dynamic Coffee Roasters replaces KLVN [Instagram] Pittsburgh restaurant news: Starbucks, Friendship Perk & Brew close, Delanie’s expands [TribLive] Bloomfield’s historic Pleasure Bar closes, property up for sale [TribLive] 🏡 Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join the City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors program! 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893 or email pittsburgh@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! 💌 You can get more Pittsburgh news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Pittsburgh morning newsletter. 🥁 Looking to advertise on City Cast Pittsburgh? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads.
- 5 days ago23 min
‘Your City Could Be Better’: This Basketball Court Is Saving Residents From Floods — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh
When 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 mitigation into public housing. Inspired by places like Rotterdam, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) collaborated with other groups to give Queens a state-of-the-art, climate-resilient amenity — in this case, a basketball court. David talks with Katy Burgio from NYCHA and Runit Chhaya of Grain Collective, one of the involved design firms, about the larger infrastructure the court is a part of and how it’s setting up NYC for climate resilience. Mentioned on the show: Water Square and its creative facilitators: https://www.dezeen.com/2025/11/25/grain-collective-basketball-courts-flood-prevention/ Rotterdam’s own “water square”: https://landezine.com/water-square-benthemplein-by-de-urbanisten/ Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
- 1 weeks ago42 min
CMU Miami, Bleak Budgets & Duquesne Light’s Strike
Carnegie 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. university. Host Megan Harris, executive producer Mallory Falk, and contributor and City Paper Managing Editor Colin Williams discuss the school's Florida expansion (spring breaaaaaaak forever), Griffin’s status as a GOP megadonor, and why so many colleges are opening branch campuses in the Sunshine State. Plus, Mayor Corey O’Connor just released his proposed city budget — long story short, our finances are still looking pretty bleak — paid parental leave is one step closer to reality in Allegheny County, and a long-lost candy bar gets resurrected just in time for Halloween. And in our members-only bonus segment, we take you on a tour of former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s truly massive virtual city in Minecraft. Notes and references from today’s show: Carnegie Mellon University Announces Historic $3 Billion Gift from Ken Griffin, Pioneering a New Model for Higher Education [CMU] Carnegie Mellon to open Miami campus after multibillion-dollar gift from hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin [Post-Gazette] Hedge Fund Executive Gives $3 Billion to Carnegie Mellon in Largest-Ever Gift [New York Times] Billionaire investor Ken Griffin calls on Harvard to embrace ‘Western values’ [Reuters] Pittsburgh's Point Park University exploring potential partnership and location in Florida [KDKA] Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O’Connor proposes 2027 budget that raids reserves but avoids tax increase and layoffs [TribLive] Rec center roulette: Critical Pittsburgh facilities suffer from uneven funding [TribLive] Allegheny County’s paid parental leave approved by health board, moves to council [WESA] Long-forgotten Clark candy bar variation returns [TribLive] PODCAST: PA Candy Trivia! How Pennsylvania is Your Halloween Haul? [City Cast Pittsburgh] Duquesne Light Company and union fail to reach agreement, strike begins [WTAE] 🏡 Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join the City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors program! 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893 or email pittsburgh@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! 💌 You can get more Pittsburgh news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Pittsburgh morning newsletter. 🥁 Looking to advertise on City Cast Pittsburgh? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, October 1st episode: The Frick Pittsburgh P3R Pittsburgh Opera Visit Athens Ohio
- 1 weeks ago41 min
Your Guide to October in Pittsburgh
October 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 at Monroeville Mall. We’ve also got fall house tours, family-friendly trolley adventures, a food hall to try, and a few ideas for getting out of town. Plus, host Megan Harris wants your vote on where she should spend a few days away: the Finger Lakes, Cuyahoga Valley, New River Gorge, Cumberland, or somewhere else within driving distance of Pittsburgh. Help! Looking for more things to do? Check out our massive lists of local fall festivals and haunted houses. Notes and references from today’s show: Meet some of our new colleagues at their upcoming events. City Cast Pittsburgh’s audience development manager Emma Honcharski is a co-director of the annual Pittsburgh Art Book Fair on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, and creative producer Boen Wang is accompanying his wife Grace, a poet and visual artist, for a reading from their debut book Holly at City of Asylum on Oct. 12. Glamping in State Parks [PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources] PODCAST: How Pgh Became the Roller Coaster Capitol of the World [City Cast Pittsburgh] 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893 or email pittsburgh@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! 💌 You can get more Pittsburgh news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Pittsburgh morning newsletter. 🏡 Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join the City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors program! 🥁 Looking to advertise on City Cast Pittsburgh? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, October 1st episode: The Frick Pittsburgh P3R Pittsburgh Opera Visit Athens Ohio
- 1 weeks ago34 min
Pittsburgh’s Best Fall Frights, From Terrifying To Totally Tame
How 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 rather stick to haunted history and mini golf, we’ve got something for you. Host Megan Harris and creative producer Marla Kauffman are rounding up the region’s best fall frights from the truly terrifying haunts — like Crawford School of Terror and Portals of Fear — to the not-so-scary return of ScareHouse, quirky Halloween events, and family-friendly fun. Plus, which haunted attraction has bars inside, where you can explore a creepy old mine, and why sometimes for a haunted house, the devil is truly in the details. Check out even more of our recs for haunted houses and Halloween fun, plus our mega-list of fall festivals, Oktoberfests, and autumn activities. 👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893 or email pittsburgh@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram! 💌 You can get more Pittsburgh news delivered right to your inbox by subscribing to the City Cast Pittsburgh morning newsletter. 🏡 Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You’ll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members-only events, and more. Join the City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbors program! 🥁 Looking to advertise on City Cast Pittsburgh? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads. Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, September 30th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh P3R Pittsburgh Opera Visit Athens Ohio
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