Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPA Might Get More Fracking, Because Volcanoes — We'll Explain
Not long ago, scientists made a discovery in Pennsylvania. They found a ton of lithium in wastewater created by fracking – enough to meet 40% of our …
1 year, 8 months ago
Why Did Bloomfield’s Housing and Grocery Project Stall?
Why is it so hard to build housing in Pittsburgh? Developer Echo Realty requested a zoning variance to increase the maximum height for a new housing …
1 year, 8 months ago
Why is Pittsburgh Spelled With an H?
At its inception, Pittsburgh was named for British earl and Prime Minister William Pitt. Most of us know that. But how we got, lost, and eventually r…
1 year, 8 months ago
More Happy Hours, Pool Chaperones, and an Ice Cream Sweepstakes
It’s the Friday news roundup! The city and county are changing their pool policies in the middle of the summer — now, some kids need chaperones. Ther…
1 year, 8 months ago
Pittsburgh’s Best Patios for Outdoor Dining
Pittsburgh isn’t exactly known for its sunny, blue-sky days, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy outdoor dining! The city is full of restaurant pat…
1 year, 8 months ago
How to Find Cheap Flights From Pittsburgh
We’ve all heard about the long security lines at PIT this summer (some of us have experienced them ourselves!), but if you’re willing to brave TSA th…
1 year, 8 months ago
Free Period Products, EV Fees & More Surprises in PA’s New Budget
The state just passed a $47.6 billion dollar budget — our biggest one yet. It was only two weeks late this time (not bad, by Pennsylvania standards!)…
1 year, 8 months ago
An Eyewitness Account of the Trump Rally Shooting
On Saturday, a person fired a gun at former President Donald Trump while he was speaking at a rally in Butler County, about an hour north of the city…
1 year, 8 months ago
Liberty Bells, Cannabis Testing & Mineo's Makes the NY Times
It’s the Friday news roundup! If you have a medical cannabis card, you could become part of a protected class here in Pittsburgh. Our state has a new…
1 year, 8 months ago
The Best Food at PNC Park
Whether you’re at a Buccos game for the actual sport or one of the giveaways, a baseball outing really isn’t complete without some snacks. And PNC Pa…
1 year, 8 months ago