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

Sweater weather is already here in the burrrrgh and you can find some real gems if you’re into thrifting. Christen... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The City Cast pod-squad is talking the Pittsburgh Zine Fair and federal funding for better... more

Thanks to climate change, the seasonal part of “seasonal allergies” is a bit of a misnomer in Southwestern Pennsylvania. Our... 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 Teacher... more

Shell is opening an Ethane Cracker in Beaver County, but we still have some questions. Like why here, in Western... more

From the courthouse to the Clark Building, Doors Open Pittsburgh lets Pittsburgh get nebby about all kinds of Downtown spaces,... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! This week, we dive deep into Banned Books Week, explore the intersection of race and policing... more

Billboards, discos, murals, and more will light up Pittsburgh over the next six months as part of the 58th Carnegie... more

For most organizations, an expansive job training program might be enough, but not the Hazelwood nonprofit Community Kitchen Pittsburgh. Executive director and... more

Roughly 20% of Pittsburgh land and 10% in Allegheny County is owned by nonprofits exempt from paying property taxes, including... more

There’s a path that takes you from Pittsburgh to D.C. with almost no car traffic — you just have to bike a few hundred miles. The Great... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! This week, the City Cast team is talking about how city officials are tackling what they call an... more

The national 988 hotline, which went live in July, provides free and confidential emotional support for people with mental health... more

Can you imagine sitting down with a crispy plate of fries, reaching for your trusty bottle of ketchup, and watching... more

For the rest of this month, people with non-violent cannabis convictions can apply for clemency through the “Marijuana Pardon Project.” But... more

In her new book “How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water,” Pittsburgh author Angie Cruz tells the story... more

It's the Friday news roundup, but a special Fall Fest edition! The whole team is previewing some of the best... more

We’re (hopefully) out of the “Hell’s Front Porch” part of summer — and what’s better than a fall picnic?! City Cast’s... more

Have you ever heard of the “Rooney Rule?” It’s been an NFL hiring policy for decades, but it’s not clear... more

It’s pretty convenient to leave your recycling at the curb, but it can be a lot more convenient for facilities... more

It's the Friday news roundup! Today the team previews their picks for an eventful Labor Day weekend, including parades and... more

Have you ever heard the drum line under Styx's 1979 hit "Renegade" pick up on the speakers at a Steelers... more

The best rivalry in college sports is back — and it usually ends with some furniture going up in flames.... more

Hundreds of people from our surrounding states have been coming to Pittsburgh for abortion care since was Roe was overturned,... more

Pittsburgh is known as a cloudy and rainy city, but this summer has been unseasonably dry. Climate and forestry scientists... more

It's the Friday news roundup! The team is embracing its love for the Pittsburgh potty. This week, hear all about... more

Host Morgan Moody is adjusting her gears and facing her fears today with a pedaling lesson from a pro, Black... more

Median home prices have tripled in Lawrenceville and surrounding communities over the last decade, forcing many residents out — particularly... more

Five people have died in custody at the Allegheny County Jail this year, putting it on track for the deadliest... more

Thousands of plant-loving Pittsburghers will gather on the North Side this weekend for the eighth annual VegFest — a summer... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The team is talking about how a new executive order from Gov. Wolf could help protect kids... more

In the year following the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, Pittsburgh has welcomed more than 700 Afghan evacuees. The non-profit Jewish Family and... more

Jasmine Green — aka Black Girl Absolute — wants young people struggling with depression and anxiety to know they’re not alone. That’s what inspired... more

For decades now, Pittsburghers have been told we have the most bridges of any city in the world. And it... more

ASMR is supposed to be relaxing, but for the creators behind the content, platforms like YouTube often fall well short... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The team is talking about how long standing college football rivals, Pitt and WVU, are... more

Becoming a billionaire doesn’t come down to odds like the lottery—but it might be in the stars. In honor of... more

For the first year since the start of the pandemic, the Pittsburgh Steelers are back at their rightful summer home... more

Last year, something shady happened at the nation’s first Black brew festival, but that won’t put a damper on the... more

Some foods are just quintessentially Pittsburgh, and today the City Cast team is celebrating a summertime staple: the strawberry pretzel... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! The show team talks about a lawsuit that could dramatically change how Pennsylvania funds its... more

For generations of Pittsburghers, nothing quite quenches their thirst like Turner’s Premium Iced Tea from those iconic, bright-orange cartons. And... more

Today, we're bringing back a conversation where host Morgan Moody talks candidly about her sobriety experiences with Pittsburgh author Brian... more

Knotweed, nettle, tree of heaven, and garlic mustard — if you live in Pittsburgh, odds are you’ve been exposed to... more

Pittsburgh is on the forefront of a growing national trend — trying to understand and treat what doctors are calling... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Today the gang is talking about the U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania who voted against legislation... more

Pittsburgh might not have the most bridges in the U.S. (we debunked that claim back in a February episode), but... more

Pittsburgh’s City Council is on their version of a summer vacation. The 9-member board is on recess until August 19th... more

Black women in Allegheny County earn significantly less than their colleagues — the wage gap between Black women and white... more

Last year, an officer with the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police alleged another officer sexually assaulted her at home after a... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! City Cast’s Morgan Moody and Francesca Dabecco chat with roving producer Meg Dalton about how... more

Pittsburgh’s first-ever Paddlesport Weekend kicks off this Friday, so to celebrate, City Cast’s Morgan Moody and Mallory Falk are testing... more

It's kitten season in Pittsburgh, but cats can get pregnant any time — and at just four months old with... more

Climate change is a global issue, but Pittsburgh is already feeling its effects: rising temperatures, poor air quality, extreme precipitation,... more

Homestead Grays catcher Josh Gibson hit something like 800 home runs during his career, but Major League Baseball has never... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! By the time their new contracts expire, Penguins legends Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Kris... more

When children go through treatment for cancer, there’s a risk it could affect their fertility. Pittsburgh is on the cutting... more

The everything pickle and pickled festival includes quirky dishes, merchandise, live performances and more — and they’re expanding this year... more

The long-time home of the Pittsburgh Steelers has a new name: Acrisure Stadium. The team made it official late yesterday,... more

Artist Andy Warhol grew up in Oakland, but his iconic influence started later — mostly because of a soup can... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Morgan is away celebrating her birthday (we see you, Cancer season) so the rest of... more

There are hardly any independent butchers left in the region, but these seven institutions — most of them more than... more

Today marks the 130th anniversary of the Battle of Homestead. No, it wasn’t part of any war, and technically, it... more

Super Bowl champ — and forever Pittsburgher — Ryan Mundy thrived on the field in the shadow of groundbreaking concussion... more

The Friday news roundup is back! This week, the team discusses a GOP move to block state funding for Pa.... more

A handful of school boards across the country are causing a fresh stir, alleging a growing number of schools are... more

You know the one — Stephen Foster is well-dressed and seated, looking down over a barefoot Black man playing a... more

Ridership along Norfolk Southern’s Pennsylvanian train line has been growing in recent years, and the state says the whole operation... more

We knew it was coming: the landmark doctrine legalizing choice in America was overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court on... more

The coffee giant prides itself on being an inclusive workplace for the LGBTQ+ community, but Pittsburgh workers say the benefits... more

The temps last week were brutal, and now we're in the midst of another stretch of near 90-degree days. While... more

This Sunday is Juneteenth, so we took a trip to the Heinz History Center in the Strip District to walk... more

Pittsburgh students struggled with math even before the pandemic, but the latest round of standardized test scores paints a dire... more

Isn’t it more fun to eat alfresco? Outdoor dining got a boost during the pandemic, and Pittsburgh is blooming with... more

Five years ago, a refrigerator caught fire in an apartment inside the Grenfell Tower in London. It burned to the... more

Since the pandemic, Pittsburgh’s Pride has been kinda muted. Still proud, but a little quieter. That’s likely to change this... more

It’s been two weeks since Pennsylvania’s primary election, and we still don’t know everyone who’ll be on our ballots for... more

Pittsburgh is consistently rated among the nation’s worst cities for air quality, but how does that affect our mental health... more

Pittsburgh doesn’t just not have an NBA team. A lot of locals straight-up loathe professional basketball. But why all the... more

The food scene here in Pittsburgh has been booming for years, but like a lot of businesses, the pandemic hit... more

We have a huge primary election today to decide the major candidates for governor, lieutenant governor, Pat Toomey’s old U.S.... more

With names like Billy Porter, Toi Derricote, Jan Beatty, and Sharon Flake, the first-ever Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books promises... more

Since news broke that SCOTUS is likely to strike down Roe v. Wade, folks in Pittsburgh have been coping in... more

For sisters Raynise and TaRay Kelly, gardening is more than a seasonal hobby — it's a means of self-sufficiency, opportunity,... more

Disciplinary action against Pittsburgh police officers has doubled over the last 10 years, but community activists and experts wonder whether... more

Happy (almost) Arbor Day to all our fellow tree huggers! Ahead of celebrations on Saturday, we’re talking about why it... more

The Carnegie Museum of Natural History has a lot of weird wonders in its collection, but few have plagued management... more

A moment of silence for some of our now-closed East End favorites: Bitter Ends, B52, and Reed & Co. But... more

Pennsylvania’s Senate Finance Committee is set to hear testimony tomorrow in Pittsburgh about potentially raising the Film Tax Credit, which... more

In the grand tradition of building throughways through immigrant neighborhoods, Pittsburgh’s once-thriving Chinatown was decimated in the 1910s and ’20s... more

Pregnancy and childbirth should be happy and safe, but for way too many Black and brown women, complications before, during... more

In this week’s Friday news roundup, the team talks about the latest round of affordable housing evictions in East Liberty;... more

Spirits are high for Opening Day, but Pirates fans should keep their expectations low. We were the worst team in... more

On March 12, 2020, the drop-in group Tube City Writers met for their final pre-pandemic session. In addition to agreeing... more

Last month, the communications giant Audacity — which already owned KDKA and a slew of radio and television stations across... more

Students and professors at Carnegie Mellon University have been leaving their mark on the world for generations. Now they're taking... more

On this week's Friday news roundup, the team discusses a massive infusion of cash for schools and mental health programs... more

A Republican-led proposal in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, House Bill 972, aims to ban trans girls and women from... more

Mila Sanina, until recently the executive director of PublicSource, has family in Russia and Ukraine. To her aunt in Donetsk,... more

For almost two years, a group of neighbors out in Churchill have been fighting a Goliath. The retail giant Amazon... more

Marijuana is an approved medical treatment for opioid addiction in Pennsylvania. But Ed Mahon of SpotlightPA discovered that researchers don’t... more

Today on City Cast Pittsburgh’s Friday roundup, Megan, Francesca, and Morgan sit down to discuss how structural racism impacts dementia;... more

Writer, astronomer, and Carnegie Mellon University researcher Diane Turnshek has been encouraging cities to address light pollution for decades —... more

As Pennsylvania adopts the CDC’s new, lower threshold for children exposed to “high lead levels,” more Pittsburgh families are becoming... more

Sometimes it can be a real pain to get around Pittsburgh. Especially lately, with Port Authority’s service disruptions causing delays... more

When Pittsburgh Author Damon Young released his memoir, “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker,” it earned him international praise,... more

The team is back for the Friday roundup. This week, we’re discussing understaffing at the Allegheny County Health Department, municipal... more

It’s pretty convenient to leave your recycling at the curb, but it can be a lot more convenient for facilities... more

In a press conference yesterday, the Venango County District Attorney ruled the fatal shooting of Pittsburgh resident Peter Bernardo Spencer... more