It’s harvest season, and if you’re looking to preserve your bounty, we’ve got some tips for you! Richard Kralj, a... more

Pittsburgh played a pivotal role in labor history, and we continue to innovate today. City Cast content director Wil Fulton discusses... more

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

Did we just become best friends?! Making new connections as an adult in Pittsburgh can be really hard, but hobbies can help! Writer and City Cast Pittsburgh contributor Meg... more

South of Schenley Park and just across the river from Page’s Dairy Mart, there’s blank plot of land — currently... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Pittsburgh is getting a trans-focused fertility clinic, and City Council passed a pair of bills to... more

Pittsburgh homes are a mixed bag — some are lavish and others very lived in. Sisters Hope Perri and Annie Perri Colehave made... more

This week 67 years ago, President Dwight D. Eisenhower launched the sister cities program, and in the decades since, Pittsburgh has become an... more

When Andrew Carnegie started opening libraries in southwest Pennsylvania in the 1890s, he wanted to bring books and knowledge to everyone —... more

Labor Day is over and Pittsburghers are in full-fall mode — buying their Halloween candy and getting their pumpkin spice... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Kenny Pickett’s getting paid to look at new sofas and Cutch’s place with Pittsburgh may... more

Have you ever tried a pawpaw? The fruit is ripe for tasting this time of year, and they grow right... more

The federal government is giving away billions of dollars to build hydrogen hubs across the country, and Pennsylvania lawmakers want... more

Almost a decade after it was created, Pittsburgh’s land bank made its first few sales this summer. Why did the land bank take so... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Many months after a study found we’re short on bathrooms downtown, city officials think they’ve finally... more

How do you mark the start of fall in Pittsburgh? The first crisp morning? The moment the leaves start to... more

Days after a standoff in Garfield over a home ejectment, the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group released a studythat found corporate home... more

Where officially is the Steel City? It's a conversation we've all had plenty of times, everyone thinks they're right, and no one... more

A record number of Pennsylvania teachers left the profession last school year, and experts say there aren’t enough qualified candidates to replace them. City Cast Philly and City Cast... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! A new study found Pennsylvanians eat dinner surprisingly early so we asked yinz what time you... more

Fermentation might sound tricky, but in Pittsburgh, we have an expert to guide you through everything from pickles and pop... more

We’re in the final few days of summer, school’s about to start, and traffic in Oakland is about to get... more

Pittsburghers tend to be pretty nostalgic — we love giving directions based on what something used to be — and... more

The car parked outside of Evergreen Cafe on Penn Avenue in Point Breeze has frustrated Pittsburgh drivers for decades. Despite complaints to police and social media... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The research is in and (surprise, surprise) Pittsburgh is not the fittest city in America;... more

The Steel City has a bunch of classic eats, but one of our all-time favorites — the pepperoni roll! — actually... more

When the city announced the appointment of new police Chief Larry Scirotto, they didn’t mention his gay and biracial identities. He said... more

Larry Scirotto is our city’s first openly gay police chief. And while he says that’s something he’s deeply proud of,... more

Century III Mall is condemned, but that doesn’t mean it's getting demolished — at least not yet. But it is... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Heinz Field is back in the Burgh (or just barely north of it), there’s a... more

In a quest to get to know Pittsburgh better, coffee enthusiast Zach Lucas visited a local coffee shop for every... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers are back at their rightful summer home in Latrobe for training camp. To celebrate, join us for... more

The synagogue shooting trial ended last week — when the man who killed 11 worshipers at a Squirrel Hill synagogue... more

On October 27, 2018, a man walked into a Squirrel Hill synagogue and turned an ordinary Shabbat morning into the... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! We’ve got a wild story about the county giving in on a lawsuit brought by... more

The city’s biggest celebration of all things vegan, animal advocacy, and environmental friendliness takes over Allegheny Commons Park on Saturday... more

A few hours ago, Pittsburgh got some big news: a jury ruled that the man behind the synagogue shooting in... more

Developers want to build a 162-apartment complex at the site of former Irish Centre at the edge of Frick Park,... more

There’s a difference between spaces that allow our best pals and the ones who are truly dog friendly. Pet expert Tori Mistick... more

Pittsburgh-area teachers often spend their own (very hard-earned) money on classroom supplies. But twice a year, they can stop by The Education Partnership’s... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The heat is insufferable but does it qualify as a wave? A new police academy... more

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 in... more

Goat Fest is this weekend, but what makes these critters so special? From meat, milk, and fiber to keeping invasive species... more

Pennsylvania’s laws can sometimes feel like they were written for another time. That’s because many of them were. From a... more

Water rates could rise as much as 70% over the next three years, and as homeowners, you stand to pay... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling to end affirmative action has universities all over our region... more

Building a charcuterie board is like creating a work of art with cheese, meats, fruits, and other colorful fixings. But... more

For two years, Spin scooters have been everywhere here in Pittsburgh. Helping people get from A to B, but also... more

If the summer heat has your friends and loved ones feeling a little cranky, why not surprise ‘em with a nice local... more

In past years, the basement at Smithfield United Church of Christ opened its doors to those in need of a... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! NEXTpittsburgh columnist Tony Norman joins lead producer Mallory Falk and producer Maria Carter to discuss concerns around... more

Whether you love a good taco or some crunchy chilaquiles, the Pittsburgh area has a growing number of restaurants with... more

Pittsburgh has one of the oldest city flags in the U.S., but the design leaves something to be desired —... more

Why does Pittsburgh insist on changing the names of our sports heroes, and why do the athletes let us do it? We take... more

Before Dr. Jonas Salk, polio killed or paralyzed more than a half million people worldwide every year, and survivors often... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The big talk in Harrisburg is about Gov. Josh Shapiro pulling his support for private school vouchers after... more

National Macaroni Day is tomorrow, and National Mac & Cheese Day is July 14, so we put our sharpest minds... more

This week marks the 131st anniversary of the Battle of Homestead. No, it wasn’t part of any war, and technically,... more

For a long time, the birthday of 19th century composer Stephen Foster was a big deal in Pittsburgh. People here... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! If you’ve been struggling with Pittsburgh’s air quality the past few days, we’ve got a... more

Pittsburgh is the undisputed ketchup capitol, but it turns out our city can (at least partly) lay claim to one... more

Maybe you played sports in middle school, or maybe it took another 20 years before you found something fitness-y you... more

Pittsburgh is a cradle for technology, innovation, and discovery — but that doesn’t mean we love everything AI spits out.... more

Early summer is the peak season to buy a house in Pittsburgh, but the process can feel overwhelming. How do... more

Pittsburgh professor Alex Waibel is proud to call himself an explorer, but today he’s mourning. All this week, a lot... more

From sandwiches to salads, Pittsburgh has a long history of putting fries on just about everything. But where does this tradition... more

It’s the summer entertainment guide — three weeks of recommendations for what to do in Pittsburgh, and how to do it best. This week, the City... more

We’re two weeks out from Pennsylvania’s state budget deadline and a lot is new this year. Like, ahem, the governor... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The City Cast Pittsburgh team is getting you ready for a weekend worth celebrating. We’re... more

More farmers and gardeners are growing native plants to increase biodiversity and promote conservation, but for people from other countries,... more

Summer’s finally here and so is the stress of trying to fit in every warm-weather activity you dreamed about all... more

Three of Pittsburgh’s 18 city pools will stay closed this summer (miss you already, Bloomfield Beach) but there’s still a... more

Cars were essential in the early 20th century — not just to get Black folks from A to B, but as... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! A local program for movie and theater professionals is getting a reboot, we’ve found yet... more

Summer is the perfect time for an ice cold brew, and it turns out many of the top producers in... more

Summer’s finally here and so is the stress of trying to fit in every warm-weather activity you dreamed about all... more

Dozens of Pittsburgh public schools went virtual last week — not because of COVID, but because of extreme heat. The city’s school buildings are so old, most of them don’t... more

An historic announcement from the FDA changes the rules about who can give blood, which is vital, because according to... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The first week of the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial is done, and we’re feeling a... more

Friday is National Donut Day, and we’re celebrating early. The City Cast crew tasted 21 different donuts from all corners... more

Local celebrations kick off this weekend with concerts, marches, and festivals, including the Pittsburgh parade at noon on Saturday, June... more

When Andrew Carnegie began opening libraries in southwest Pennsylvania in the 1890s, he wanted to bring books and knowledge to... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The team is discussing plans to close the Downtown homeless shelter on Smithfield Street and the... more

One from the archives! Some tastes are just quintessentially Pittsburgh, and today the City Cast team is celebrating a summertime... more

Pregnancy and birth can be a time of joy and wonder, but it can also leave parents feeling overwhelmed and... more

We’ve got one from the archives: ASMR is supposed to be relaxing, but for the creators behind the content, platforms... more

Summer is just around the corner, which means anyone who takes care of kids will soon be looking for ways to... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The primary election is over, but election season is just getting started. We’ve got your... more

A few weeks ago, someone told the City Cast Pittsburgh team we should absolutely feel guilty if we don’t compost,... more

Friday is Bike to Work Day! There’s a new kind of bicycle gracing our fair city and Pittsburgh’s biggest bike advocacy group, BikePGH, thinks... more

Just a few years ago, there were no high school wrestling programs for girls in Pennsylvania. Now, there are more... more

More than 1,200 people have signed a petition asking officials to close a 40-year-old, city-owned, open-air gun range in Highland Park where city police train and... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Brittany Hailer from the Pittsburgh Institute for Nonprofit Journalism joins host Megan Harris and lead producer... more

Spring has already turned the leaves green in Pittsburgh, and many folks are thinking about what what kinds of fruits... more

The number of students at Community College of Allegheny County is just half of what it was 12 years ago. Emma... more

Did you know that cats can get pregnant at just four months old, and they can birth as many as... more

We’re two weeks into Pennsylvania’s new legislative session, and for the first time in years, Democrats have the House and... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The team is discussing the best ways to experience the Pittsburgh Marathon and how elk... more

The Bloomfield Saturday Market returns for the season this weekend. It’s the go-to spot for fresh produce, fancy cheese, homemade pies and... more

The car parked outside of Evergreen Cafe on Penn Avenue in Point Breeze has frustrated Pittsburgh drivers for decades. Despite complaints to police and social media... more

It’s always good to show your loved ones you care, and it’s even better when you can do it while... more

At any given time, there are 1,300 children in foster care in Allegheny County, and almost one-third of those older... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Residents are raising a stink about bad — and possibly dangerous — smells around the Shell... more

The Steel City has a bunch of classic eats, but one of our all-time favorites — the pepperoni roll! — actually... more

The Pirates are back and so is their beloved mascot — the shaggy, round, lime green Parrot with the bright... more

If you like having a say in local politics, now is your moment. The primary election on May 16 will... more

Jury selection is starting for the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting trial. The defendant is accused of killing 11 people from three... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Megan Harris and newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco are joined by Stacey Federoff, a contributor... more

Recreational cannabis is still illegal in Pennsylvania, but you gotta eat, right? To mark 420, the City Cast Pittsburgh team... more

Kennywood's (almost) open! Both the historic amusement park and the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium are celebrating their 125th birthdays this... more

Both Kennywood Park and the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium are celebrating their 125th birthdays this year, and their origin stories... more

Pittsburgh has amazing outdoor resources, but they’re only great if you can get to them and have a fun, safe... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The team is discussing the finalists for Pittsburgh police chief and renewed calls for federal train... more

If you’re looking for some dining options to complement the warmer weather and sunny vibes, then you’re in luck! Writer... more

Can a chatbot plan the perfect Pittsburgh day? How about write an ode to our city? Does it know where... more

City officials say they’re closing in on Pittsburgh’s next police chief and could decide any day. Two finalists are local... more

It took more than a decade and four separate appeals to the state to get formal recognition of Pittsburgh’s historic... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Lead producer Megan Harris is joined by producer Mallory Falk and Hey Pittsburgh editor Francesca Dabecco... more

What does it mean to live sustainably? Should you feel guilty if you don’t compost? If you live in Pittsburgh, can you ever eat... more

Want to show Pittsburghers you care? The City Cast team loves shopping local, and we’re sharing all of our favorite... more

For years now, the city‘s had plans and property ready to build a consolidated police training facility in Lincoln-Lemington. The... more

Mayor Ed Gainey is making good on a campaign promise to go after tax-exempt properties that the city says shouldn’t... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Lead producer Megan Harris is joined by Hey Pittsburgh newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco and producer... more

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

We knew Pittsburgh was home to the nation’s first Black-owned and operated professional sports stadium, but it turns out, another... 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