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

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