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What Could Democrats Do With More Control?

It's Election Day, and Pennsylvania Democrats are hoping to win a trifecta for the first time in decades: controlling the state Senate, House, and governor's office. If t

A Procrastinator's Guide to the 2026 PA Election

Tomorrow is Election Day! If you haven't done your homework yet, host Megan Harris and executive producer Mallory Falk are here to guide you through. We're talking about

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Who Controls Austin’s Autonomous Vehicles? — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh

When you think of Waymo, you might not yet think of Pittsburgh. But you should definitely be thinking of Austin, Texas. State law governing autonomous vehicles (AVs) supe

Your Guide to November 2026 in Pittsburgh

It's officially the season of giving thanks, and while there's plenty to complain about (looking at you, endless construction!), there's also so much to be grateful for w

County Executive Sara Innamorato on New Taxes, Election 'Observers' & Paid Leave's Potential Windfalls

Will the county raise sales taxes to help fund our pension system? Should we be concerned about the federal election monitors arriving at our polls next week? Host Megan

Tax the Rich? Plus, Día de Los Muertos & Your Next Favorite Gym

Pittsburgh has a new proposal to tax the rich, Allegheny County’s fully paid parental leave policy is officially law, and local listeners have more gym recommendations th

Pittsburgh’s Top 10 Restaurants & What Makes Them Great

What makes a restaurant one of Pittsburgh’s best? Is it the food, the service, the atmosphere or something harder to put your finger on? Pittsburgh Post-Gazette dining cr

Mallo Cup Lore, Hot Tamale Goss & More PA Candy Trivia

If you're planning to go trick-or-treating this weekend, a lot of your haul will probably be made right here in Pennsylvania. We have one of the largest candy economies i

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Is Chicago More Prepared for Climate Change Than Every Other City? — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh

How prepared is Pittsburgh to deal with the effects of climate change? In a recent report, Chicago was ranked as the most climate resilient city in the world — the only U

Garrity’s Slopaganda, Paid Leave Passes & How Pgh Humbled Emmanuel Macron

It’s official: Allegheny County council just passed a first of its kind paid parental leave policy. Host Megan Harris, executive producer Mallory Falk, and contributor Co

Runaway Pelicans, Aging Ambulances & Waterproof Warhol Art

It's been a big week for Pittsburgh: two local innovations landed on Time Magazine's Best Invention list and a pair of animals made a dramatic escape from their enclosure

Sports Bars & Specials for Steelers in Paris

The Steelers are heading to Paris to take on the New Orleans Saints this Sunday, but you don’t need to be in the City of Love (and tbh, you might not want to be right now

Could Ozempic Treat Addiction? Plus, Cryptid Hunting & Poll Worker Tips

Could GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy help people struggling with addiction? Pittsburgh is about to find out. A new $13.3 million study in Allegheny County will explo

Why Pittsburgh's at the Center of the Grocery Store War

For better or worse, Giant Eagle has long been the main grocery store in town — beloved for its sheetcakes, bemoaned for its high prices. But that could soon change. Krog

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Salt Lakers are Adopting Storm Drains — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh

How much ownership or responsibility do you feel as a resident of Pittsburgh? In Salt Lake City, people are being asked to “adopt a storm drain” to help keep city streets

Exploding Tick Bombs, Expensive Office Conversions & How Spooky is Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh's slated to get a lot more housing, from new apartments in the Hill District to converted office buildings Downtown to a decommissioned steam plant that's bein

Our Favorite Pittsburgh Coffee Shops

Pittsburgh has no shortage of great coffee shops. Some are perfect for getting work done. Others are better for catching up with friends. And a few are practically beggin

The True Tale of Pittsburgh's Glowing Green Man

There's an urban legend that's left an eerie mark on generations of local kids: a story about a spectre with a glowing green face doomed to roam the highways of Western P

Fall Color, Giant Pumpkins & Pittsburgh's Best Asian Groceries

Fall foliage is starting to pop around Pittsburgh. Host Megan Harris and contributor Sophia Lo share their favorite spots to soak up those autumn colors, including city p

‘Your City Could Be Better’: A St. Paul Cell Phone Ban Teens Might Actually Like — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh

Another Pittsburgh school year has begun — how are cell phones being handled? In Minnesota, one high school is demonstrating that a strict no-phone school day can work, a