Chef Nik Forsberg is a semi-finalist for Best Chef in the Mid-Atlantic Region by the James Beard Foundation for his... more

The story of the origins of black sports ownership in Pittsburgh was an open and shut case, a bow tied... more

Not all roads in PA lead to getting a vanity license plate the green light. Today, Pittsburgh is teaming up... more

During the pandemic, many of us clung to the phrase “Follow The Science,” and trusted that our doctors would do... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! A fund to help communities deal with polluted air could get poached by the county,... more

From knife skills and mother sauces to composting and the global supply chain, there’s a culinary arts training program in... more

With one look down, it’s obvious that Pittsburgh’s sidewalks need some work. The city just announced that it’s getting $3... more

It’s National Fragrance Day, and we’re talking niche perfumes, what they are, and why they’re having a moment right now... more

Governor Josh Shapiro is a huge sports fan. He recently sat courtside at a Sixers game and cheered for the... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! City Cast’s Elizabeth Kauma and Megan Harris are with NHL writer Sean Gentille talking about... more

If you’re a plant-based eater in Pittsburgh, you’re probably mourning the loss of some favorite haunts. Our resident vegetarian, newsletter... more

In the first of a few debates, we consider an age-old question: Where officially is the Steel City? Midwest? East Coast?... more

Since 1990, the Carnegie Museum of Natural History has been working to repatriate more than 700 human remains and funerary... more

Tim Pearce doesn’t really think about being a social media sensation—he is too busy thinking about snails! Section head and... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! If you like crowds, crowdsourcing, or hanging in the sun, golly is this the weekend... more

Pennsylvania may not be the first state that comes to mind when you think of maple syrup, but we're actually... more

“No matter what you look like, who you love, what your religion, or where you’re from: you’ve got a friend... more

U.S. Sen. John Fetterman is being treated for clinical depression, but a lot of us struggle with feeling our best... more

Cannabis law in the Keystone state is different depending on where you live in the state, but lawmakers are talking... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! This week we are talking about the EPA’s latest efforts to clean up the East... more

What does brine, brews, and baklava all have in common (besides the b)? They are all a part of Pittsburgh’s... more

We’ve got one from the vault! Ten years ago, a new children’s show premiered on PBS starring Daniel Tiger, son... more

In Pennsylvania, public school teachers can’t legally wear religious garb while working. We’re the only state that still has such... more

A hundred years ago, at the height of industry in Pittsburgh, immigrants of different religious backgrounds, packed places of worship... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The full squad is here celebrating the return of beloved Pirate Andrew McCutcheon and looking... more

Lent is the month long period leading up to Easter involving fasting, asking for forgiveness and prayer. So when did... more

Urban "renewal" changed the Lower Hill from a bustling neighborhood filled with nightclubs and bars to a parking lot —... more

What do non-Pittsburghers want to know about our city? Does anyone here still make steel? Where did the Pirates get... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! This week, learn the history of paczki, take a tour of Chinese treats ahead of... more

Earlier this month, a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in a town 50 miles northeast of Pittsburgh. Residents within miles... more

Pittsburgh doesn’t have the threat of hurricanes and wildfires but our muddy hillsides could wash away as flooding and heavier... more

If you’ve been striking out on the dating apps, some small adjustments to your profile might be the way to... more

A Commonwealth Court judge recently ruled that the way Pennsylvania funds public schools is unconstitutional. Pittsburgh’s Mallory Falk and Philly’s... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! City Cast’s Morgan Moody and Elizabeth Kauma are joined by the founder of Pittsburgh Independent,... more

Whether you prefer wood fired, deep dish, square cuts, or Ohio Valley style with cold cheese (where are our Beto’s fans at?), there’s... more

Did you know Pittsburgh more public staircases than any other American city? Some of them are looking a little shabby... more

What’s that in the Pittsburgh air? No, it’s not smog. It’s love. Next week brings two opportunities to celebrate our... more

When the city closed a tent camp along Stockton Avenue late last year, officials only gave the people living there a few... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The City Cast team is talking about how anxiety dominates the state’s medical cannabis industry, why... more

Every February 2, the lore of a mythical groundhog draws thousands of spectators from all over the world to a... more

In Pennsylvania, there’s one cemetery that can offer a sustainable afterlife – and it’s just outside of Pittsburgh in Verona.... more

Pittsburgh is packed with medical centers and doctors, but it can still be a challenge to get an appointment with... more

Pittsburgh prides itself in our strong steel background, but before this city was the world leader in steel production, we... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The City Cast team is discussing one school’s attempt to keep cell phones out of classrooms,... more

If you’re planning to get something sweet for Valentine’s Day, need to load up the cookie table at your Pittsburgh... more

This time of year, it can seem like Pittsburgh’s been stripped of every color except gray. But if you look... more

The Pennsylvania House is in disarray. Lawmakers haven’t been able to agree on basic rules and the House has recessed indefinitely. Now,... more

As a college student, poet and archivist Silas Maxwell Switzer realized he knew almost nothing about Pittsburgh’s queer history —... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! City Cast host Morgan Moody and producer Mallory Falk are joined by Pittsburgh City Paper’s... more

One of the city’s most popular vegan spots, Apteka, is shifting into burger mode. Crapteka is a three-weekend-long event where the nationally celebrated... more

Pittsburgh’s local healthcare giants — UPMC and Allegheny Health Network — are investing billions of dollars to expand throughout the... more

In the weeks since Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest after a hit during a Monday Night Football game, the McKees Rocks native has recovered... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! City Cast host Morgan Moody and producer Elizabeth Kauma are joined by Brian Conway of the Pittsburgh... more

With big local startups like Argo AI and Fifth Season closing last year, remote work enabling people to do their... more

City Cast Pittsburgh launched one year ago today! To celebrate, the team is sharing some interesting things we’ve learned about... more

City officials and daily commuters celebrated the reopening of Fern Hollow Bridge last month, but dozens more Pittsburgh bridges are... more

Our beloved alternative weekly, Pittsburgh City Paper, just got bought by the same company that owns the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette —... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! City Cast host Morgan Moody and producer Mallory Falk are joined by writer and historian David... more

It’s been two years since the Jan 6. insurrection at the Capitol. More than 60 Pennsylvanians have been charged in... more

Imagine you could rent an apartment without ever speaking to a human being. The entire process would be totally automated,... more

The new year is a time for resolutions, and as much as we love this city, we think a little... more

All this week, the City Cast team is treating you to some of our favorite food and drink episodes from... more

All this week, the City Cast team is treating you to some of our favorite food and drink episodes from... more

All this week, the City Cast team is treating you to some of our favorite food and drink episodes from... more

All this week, the City Cast team is treating you to some of our favorite food and drink episodes from... more

As 2022 draws to a close, the City Cast team is sitting down to revisit some of our best episodes... more

Nat King Cole singing “chestnuts roasting on an open fire” is a classic sound associated with the holidays, yet for many the tradition... more

Gun violence in Pittsburgh continues to overwhelm the loved ones of victims and our city's officials. Mayor Ed Gainey wants... more

Santa may have his sleigh, but Pittsburgh has a spirited Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus. PRT driver Amy Jackson spends her... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! We're talking about what the increase to the 2023 Pittsburgh Public Schools budget means when... more

Winter is a time of hibernation, but if you spend the season bundled up in bed, you’ll be missing out.... more

How do you design a concert for people who are sensitive to light and sound? For years, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has been a leader... more

Across the Commonwealth, a rivalry has raged on. No, it's not the Eagles vs. the Steelers or the Flyers vs.... more

Our city has a complicated claim to gas station fame. Many believe the first ever drive-in gas station was on... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Morgan Moody is with producer Elizabeth Kauma and Pittsburgh City Paper’s Jordana Rosenfeld to... more

Struggling to find the perfect holiday gifts for your loved ones? We’ve got you covered! From seasonal candles and holiday... more

Whether served on a dish and stuffed with potato and cheese, or racing around between innings at a Pirate’s game,... more

Despite nationwide calls for police to be less involved in responding to mental health crises, new reporting shows Pittsburgh officers... more

Racist myths around the difficulty of tattooing melanated skin has created a toxic culture in the industry, and there are... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Today the team’s discussing the controversy around funds for Pittsburgh parks, why Republicans will have a (temporary) majority... more

Between eggnog, spiked cider, and mulled wine, the holiday season is a time for cheers and indulgence. But for those... more

Tereneh Idia has been a voice for local Black women through her art and writing, but she is taking a... more

The Pittsburgh Glass Center may be the hottest recurring character on reality shows this year. The local institution has been... more

Getting a tattoo requires trust and vulnerability, and some tattoo artists have taken advantage of that. The #TattooMeToo movement started several... more

Let’s face it, the holiday season can be stressful. Whether you’re visiting family or spending it alone, we’ve got tips... more

In the 1960s, sick or injured people would get taken to the hospital in the backseat of a cop car... more

Have you ever gotten a tattoo that you regret? It's the risk that comes with permanently inking your skin, and... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The team's getting you prepped for Light Up Night this weekend, sharing some fun funicular... more

We just had our first snow day in Pittsburgh! While some local ski bums might be ready to hit the... more

Dietary restrictions and food allergies can be a real damper on all of the delicious holiday dishes, but they don’t... more

Pittsburgh’s immigration court closed six months ago, forcing people to either travel across the state to make their case in... more

From sandwiches to salads, Pittsburgh has a long history of putting fries on just about everything. City Cast Pittsburgh host... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! A blue wave swept through Pennsylvania on Election Day. Democrats won both the races for governor... more

Funeral director Sarah McAlee is a soup-lebrity on the North Side. She goes by brothmonger, and you’ll have to sign... more

Ahead of the election, all eyes were on the Keystone State thanks to competitive races for US Senate, governor, and... more

This time of year stinks in Pittsburgh, and not just because it’s election season. City Cast Pittsburgh producer Elizabeth Kauma... more

Mid-term elections are tomorrow! While our statewide races are getting a lot of national attention, we wanted to help you make... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Election Day is around the corner, so our own Morgan Moody is breaking down some of the... more

A new Pittsburgh-shot film is premiering this weekend! “Dear Zoe” follows Tess, a teenage girl played by “StrangerThings” star Sadie Sink, who grapples... more

While Philly sports teams are killing it on the other side of the state, Pittsburgh’s on the struggle bus. And we’re wondering: would... more

It’s officially raccoon hunting season in Pennsylvania. While these garbage-loving creatures make some of us uneasy, wildlife advocates want us... more

George Romero’s 1968 movie “Night of The Living Dead” is a cult classic. The horror flick is considered the godfather of the flesh-eating... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Prepping for Election Day is stressful but not to worry, the City Cast team is clearing up... more

Four years ago today, a gunman killed 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill. The city of... more

After years of teaching abstinence as the “expected norm,” Pittsburgh Public Schools recently updated its sex ed curriculum to be more comprehensive... more

Does it seem like election ads are getting worse and more unavoidable every election...and like candidates get away with stretching... more

Both state officials and Bigfoot believers have a bone to pick with a batch of fraudulent flyers posted across Pennsylvania... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! If you’re scrambling to come up with a last-minute Halloween costume and plans, we’ve got you... more

Ten years ago, a new children’s show premiered on PBS starring 4-year-old Daniel Tiger, the animated son of the beloved... more

What would it mean to lose a fixture in Pittsburgh news? It's a grim future we’re getting a glimpse of... more

We can’t stop talking about ghosts during spooky season, but we’re inviting City Cast contributor Rossilynne Skena Culgan on the pod to... more

From having the most coffee shops per capita to being center stage for the coffee union movement, the Steel City... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The team is talking about John Fetterman’s first on-air interview since his stroke — and... more

Did you know Pittsburgh is the backdrop for one of the most thrilling horror movies ever made? The Silence of the... more

There’s a locally developed app called Dashcam for your Bike and it works by recording your rides and reporting any... more

The Steel City loves to revel in its own history, but many of those stories are rooted in colonialism and... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Do you know the history of the Point of View statue on Mt. Washington? Plus,... more

If you find yourself Downtown and need to use the bathroom, you might be out of luck. Journalist Adam Smeltz gets... more

We love spooky season, but lots of local and regional haunts make us feel sorta gross. Across the nation, many former... more

SCOTUS is back in session this week, but what does that mean for us in PA? Oh, you know, just... more