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Lent is the month long period leading up to Easter involving fasting, asking for forgiveness and prayer. So when did fish fries come into the picture? We’re bringing back this episode with writer Rossilynne Skena Culgan to find out why this deep-fried spring tradition is so important in the Burgh.

Check out Code for Pittsburgh's 2023 fish fry map here!

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