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