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Back to EpisodesLion McBaby Face, Catena’s Defeat & Inclusionary Zoning Returns
Description
A new iteration of Pittsburgh’s contentious inclusionary zoning policy is headed back to the City Planning Commission. City Cast’s Megan Harris and Sophia Lo are with contributor Colin Williams to talk about how we got here and what we expect at the public hearing June 2. Plus, primary election results, a new baby lion, and our hopes for the NFL Draft clock.
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Notes and references from today’s show:
- Voters pass ballot referendum on Pittsburgh’s public notice practice [TribLive]
- Primary loss by Allegheny County Council president a sign of the times [Public Source]
- Most Pittsburgh votes go to Democrats in PA primary election 2026 [USA Today]
- Write-in votes in four Allegheny County House races could have an impact in November [WESA]
- Citywide inclusionary zoning swapped for bonus program [Public Source]
- Pennsylvania fruit crops decimated by warm April and hard freezes [WESA]
- Lion Cub Born at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium [Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium]
- Second Glen Hazel bald eaglet dies; avian flu suspected and testing nixed [P-G]
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