City Cast Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is a beer destination, and it has a lot in common with Cleveland's scene! If you're tired of drinking the same brews over the same views here at home, Aadam Soorma from Trace Brewing and City Cast's own Owen Gabbey have some great suggestions for breweries worth the drive in Ohio. 

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We're all about weekend getaways, and we're making the case for why your next vacation should be in Cleveland. Host Megan Harris is chatting with City Paper's Colin Williams and City Cast Pittsburgh contributor Meg St-Esprit about all the sights the 'Land has to offer, plus sharing listener recommendations for how to best experience the City of Trees. We're talking about adventures in a national park, giant pastrami sandwiches, and why one Pittsburgher might be a Browns fan this fall. 

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Sure, the age-old Steelers-Browns rivalry makes us think we should hate on Cleveland, but the Mistake on the Lake has its champions, including a few who think it's in both our best interests to join forces. Chris Briem, a regional economist at the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Social and Urban Research, is here to pitch his vision for Cleveburgh: one combined metro region living in harmony.

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While the statistics say crime is going down in the South Side, a few weekends of unruly crowds have leaders talking about a potential curfew for East Carson Street. After decades without a grocery store, Downtown's getting a full-service market with fresh and organic produce, a florist, and even a juice bar. Plus, we're talking about the tools our city has to check on the status of all those closed bridges — and see what construction's in the pipeline. 

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Pennsylvania's state budget is late — for the fourth year in a row! And all the transit agencies, school districts, and local governments waiting for state funding are left in limbo. We're teaming up with City Cast Philly and Spotlight PA Capitol reporter Stephen Caruso to talk about why we're always running behind and when it's time to push the panic button. Plus, how the battle over legalizing cannabis fits into budget negotiations. 

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In January, the City Cast Pittsburgh team made a list of restaurants we wanted to try in 2025. Now that we're halfway through the year, the team's checking in to see where we've eaten, what we'd order again, and what new spots we want to try next. 

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Looking to get away from Pittsburgh? Whether it's just a day trip or an overnight stay, there are so many spots to choose from all within two hours. You don't need to spend big on a flight to find museums, great food, and more fun. We're with City Paper's Colin Williams to get his take on the most underrated day trip destinations in the area.

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Buying a house for the first time can be stressful and overwhelming. How and when do you start the search? Should you line up the financial help first? How do you know what you qualify for? Anne Schwan, a homeownership counselor at NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania, is here to walk you through what you need to know before you start browsing Zillow and what kind of financial support is available for first-time homebuyers in our region. Plus, she explains how a Pittsburgher started a national housing movement.

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President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick promised more than $90 billion in private sector investments for PA to become a hub for energy and AI at a CMU summit this week. We talk about potential projects like data centers, power plant upgrades, and natural gas pipelines — and how much of that cash is likely to affect us in Western Pennsylvania. Outside the summit, CMU students and environmental activists protested the visit, and at least a few were met with pepper spray and campus censorship. Meanwhile, someone recently went rogue on Rialto Street in Troy Hill, and the city had to cover up their mark. Plus, we share a few wins of the week, like Emmy nominations for “The Pitt” and an overhaul of our city streetlights — and losses, like the Kraft-Heinz breakup and PNC Park’s big spending to make up for the Bucco Bricks disaster.

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Pennsylvania's regulations around alcohol are complicated, but Trump's tariffs are adding another hurdle for all the good folks selling us our drinks. There's an especially enormous figure getting thrown around when it comes to European wine – a 200% tariff! While a hike that big might not come to pass, bottle shops are already navigating some higher prices. Freelance journalist Aakanksha Agarwal joins us to explain how local sellers are dealing with tariffs and how we can continue to support our small wine shops. 

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