Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow to Measure Heat, Police Staffing & Rediscovering Pgh
It’s the Friday news roundup! The heat is insufferable but does it qualify as a wave? A new police academy class is in session, but the bureau will n…
3 years, 1 month ago
Why Pgh’s a Pioneer in Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Pittsburgh may historically be a drinking town (hello, Whiskey Rebellion!), but we’re also on the map as a sober-curious destination. The Open Road i…
3 years, 1 month ago
GoatScaping, Goat Yoga & More Pgh Goat Activities
Goat Fest is this weekend, but what makes these critters so special? From meat, milk, and fiber to keeping invasive species out of our parks, hear ho…
3 years, 1 month ago
Weirdest Local Laws Still on the Books
Pennsylvania’s laws can sometimes feel like they were written for another time. That’s because many of them were. From a ban on fishing with dynamite…
3 years, 1 month ago
Water Hikes Are Coming — Here’s What You Can Do
Water rates could rise as much as 70% over the next three years, and as homeowners, you stand to pay a lot more than a big commercial business. City …
3 years, 1 month ago
Pgh’s ‘Hollywood’ Sign, College Admissions & a New Food Fund
It’s the Friday news roundup! The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to end affirmative action has universities all over our region re-evaluating how they h…
3 years, 1 month ago
Charcuterie Lessons With Pittsburgh’s Cheese Queen
Building a charcuterie board is like creating a work of art with cheese, meats, fruits, and other colorful fixings. But where do you start? The City …
3 years, 1 month ago
Spin’s Scooter Pilot is Over. Now What?
For two years, Spin scooters have been everywhere here in Pittsburgh. Helping people get from A to B, but also getting in the way. The pilot program …
3 years, 1 month ago
Titty Sphinx Stickers, Jalapeño Hannah Merch & More July Gifts
If the summer heat has your friends and loved ones feeling a little cranky, why not surprise ‘em with a nice local gift? The City Cast team is sharin…
3 years, 1 month ago
Why the Smithfield Homeless Shelter Became a Lightning Rod
In past years, the basement at Smithfield United Church of Christ opened its doors to those in need of a place to stay in the winter, but as homeless…
3 years, 1 month ago