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Duolingo’s Iran War Problem, Airport Auctions & Eviction Wins

The Trump Administration’s latest round of sanctions against Iran, dubbed “Operation Economic Outcast,” includes restrictions on cooperation between Iran and American uni

Respect the Parking Chair! Plus More Essential Pgh Rules

Pittsburgh is full of unwritten rules and weird quirks, like reserving your parking space with a rickety chair, taking a left turn the moment the light turns green, and h

Ranking the Restaurants at Rivers Casino

If you're making a trip to Rivers Casino, it's probably not for the food, but City Cast Pittsburgh contributor and Post-Gazette dining critic Hal B. Klein argues there ar

Your Guide to September 2026 in Pittsburgh

September in Pittsburgh means fall is coming! Check out a new regal-looking harpy eagle at the National Aviary, drive some golf balls off the upper deck of PNC Park, and

Pittsburgh’s High-Speed Rail Fantasy

Should Pittsburghers stop dreaming about high-speed rail and start celebrating the trains we already have? The reality of having one is a lot more complicated and Axios P

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Is PIT the Gold Standard?

Pittsburgh’s airport might not be the international hub it once was (RIP USAir), but it stands alone in a newer, lesser-known way: having its own electrical grid. Since 2

Did Disney Do Us Dirty? Plus, Guerilla Crosswalks & Capo's Investigation

A new collaboration pairs Disney characters with every NFL team, and the choice to represent the Steelers has been… controversial. Did Disney capture our spirit or deeply

Your Guide to Making Friends in Pittsburgh

It can be daunting to make new friends in Pittsburgh. Lots of people are still tight with their buddies from kindergarten, and it's not always easy to break in as a newco

Is Flooding Getting Worse in Pittsburgh?

Pittsburgh is on track to have its wettest August on record, which is especially concerning since flooding is our most frequent natural disaster. Host Megan Harris is wit

Taco Bell Lawsuit, Unsafe Sidewalks & Cryptid Dance Party

Is a local woman suing Taco Bell and Taylor Farms over cyclosporiasis? Is Downtown finally getting a grocery store in the form of Trader Joe's? Find out for yourself in t

Where To Eat Late in Pittsburgh

Back-to-school season means late nights are back — and sooner or later, you’re going to get hungry. We’re revisiting our 1,000th episode, where City Cast Pittsburgh contr

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Portland Made Its River Cool — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh

How often are you out in nature in Pittsburgh? It’s not always easy to know which natural resources are clean and safe to use in an urban setting, and city rivers get a p

Pablo Pledgescobar, Impounded E-Scooters & Shapiro’s Data Center Play

Penn State frats are facing yet another scandal –– this time a cocaine trafficking ring that investigators say involved students, alumni, and one Pittsburgh-area dad. Con

Allegheny County’s Giant Tax Reset, Explained

Allegheny County has been ordered to reassess every residential and commercial property in the county — about 550,000 — for the first time since 2012, but that doesn’t me

The Bartenders' Guide to Pittsburgh Dive Bars

Who knows a great bar better than the people who’ve worked behind one? Pittsburgh bartenders Aubrey Halliburton and Lisa Considine, co-owners of Lo Bar Cocktail Services

Can Butler County Flip? Plus TikTok Trouble & North Side Cats

A special election in Butler County could be a bellwether for Pennsylvania Democrats ahead of the midterms in November. Host Megan Harris and City Cast Pittsburgh contrib

Where To Shop Vintage, Thrift, Consignment & Flea

Pittsburgh is a great hub for thrift, vintage, consignment, and flea market shopping — whether you’re hunting for a perfectly broken-in jacket, a weird little piece of hi

‘Your City Could Be Better’: A Madison Landfill That’s A Smart Business Move — Presented By City Cast Pittsburgh

What will Pittsburgh do when it runs out of space for trash? Madison, WI, has a plan, and it’s one that other cities could follow. What could’ve just been another county

Red-Light Cameras, Dirty Rivers & Pittsburgh’s Cutest Potato

Pittsburgh’s red-light cameras are officially here — and so are some new reasons to be nervous about the river water you’re maybe swimming in. Host Megan Harris and City

The Tiki Bar Reddit Can’t Stop Talking About. Plus, Yemeni Coffee & RIP Bryant Street

Downtown's new tiki bar has a volcano, a sunken fire pit, and a drink menu that admits it was made with AI. Host Megan Harris and interim newsletter editor Laura Tsutsui