Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchFree Trees, Pollution Problems & Residents Coming for the Cracker
It’s the Friday news roundup! Residents are raising a stink about bad — and possibly dangerous — smells around the Shell cracker in Beaver County, if…
3 years, 4 months ago
The Industrial Roots of Pepperoni Rolls
The Steel City has a bunch of classic eats, but one of our all-time favorites — the pepperoni roll! — actually hails from West Virginia. We’re talkin…
3 years, 4 months ago
Sex, Drugs & Pirates Mascots
The Pirates are back and so is their beloved mascot — the shaggy, round, lime green Parrot with the bright yellow beak and a backwards baseball cap. …
3 years, 4 months ago
Your Allegheny County Primary Election Guide
If you like having a say in local politics, now is your moment. The primary election on May 16 will decide who fills important long-held positions li…
3 years, 4 months ago
What To Know About the Synagogue Shooting Trial
Jury selection is starting for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial. The defendant is accused of killing 11 people from three congregations during…
3 years, 4 months ago
VisitPittsburgh’s Audit, Record Store Love & Earth Day Celebrations
It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Megan Harris and newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco are joined by Stacey Federoff, a contributor for Pittsburgh M…
3 years, 4 months ago
It’s 420! Your Guide to the Best Munchies in Pgh
Recreational cannabis is still illegal in Pennsylvania, but you gotta eat, right? To mark 420, the City Cast Pittsburgh team has recommendations for …
3 years, 4 months ago
How Pgh Became the Roller Coaster Capitol of the World
Kennywood's (almost) open! Both the historic amusement park and the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium are celebrating their 125th birthdays this year, and …
3 years, 4 months ago
Doorstep Squirrels, a Lost Elephant Grave & More Pgh Zoo History
Both Kennywood Park and the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium are celebrating their 125th birthdays this year, and their origin stories have something pret…
3 years, 4 months ago
Making Pgh Parks and Trails More Inclusive
Pittsburgh has amazing outdoor resources, but they’re only great if you can get to them and have a fun, safe experience. Marcus Shoffner, president a…
3 years, 4 months ago