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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 that happens, they could pass a slew of bills that are currently sitting in committee, from data center regulations to restrictions on Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers. Host Megan Harris and contributor Colin Williams run through some of the bills whose future may hinge on today's results, plus a few bipartisan measures that recently became law. We also discuss the truly staggering amount of money that candidates, super PACs, and other entities have spent on what is now the most expensive election in U.S. history.

Notes and references from today’s show:

• As Pennsylvania’s legislature wraps up its session, many bipartisan bills are poised to fail [Spotlight PA]
• Pa. House advances bills limiting student cellphone use and Flock-like cameras [Pennsylvania Capital-Star]
• Pennsylvania legislature passes Alicia’s Law to help investigate, prosecute internet predators [WPXI]
• PA House passes first-ever e-scooter regulations [Fox 43]
• Pennsylvania House passes bill requiring AI disclosure in healthcare [Radiology Business]
• Bill to block public utility status for data centers passes Pennsylvania House [ABC 27]
• Pennsylvania House Advances Vital Legislative Package to Support Local Journalism and Civic Information [Free Press]
• Pennsylvania one of the first states to require disclosures on AI-generated ads [KDKA]
• Pennsylvania restricts use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam [Allegheny Front]
• Pa Senators advance legislation to create online registry of felony animal abusers [WJAC]
• Pennsylvania Senate passes bill to protect seniors from financial scams [WGAL]
• Campaign spending takes off in airport-area Pa. House race [Public Source]
• U.S. midterms could be the country's most expensive elections yet. To what end? [CBC]
• Allegheny, Westmoreland prepare for Election Day as DOJ poll monitors restricted [TribLive]
• Who’s Keeping Tabs on Election Day? [City Cast Pittsburgh]
• PODCAST: County Executive Sara Innamorato on New Taxes, Election 'Observers' & Paid Leave's Potential Windfalls [City Cast Pittsburgh]

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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 the ballot question for Allegheny County voters — asking whether county councilors should get more resources and benefits — plus the handful of races that could determine control of the Pennsylvania legislature. Finally, we share some important Election Day tips and a few fun events to check out this week…in addition to hitting the polls.

Before you vote: Check your polling place or find a mail-ballot return site. If you're voting at your polling place for the first time, you'll need to show identification. Here's the list of valid forms of ID.

Notes and references from today’s show:

• What does the Allegheny County ballot question mean? [WESA]
• The 2026 races that could decide control of the Pennsylvania House and Senate [Spotlight PA]
• Three local races to watch on Election Day in the Pittsburgh region [Public Source]
• Pennsylvania 2026 election voter guide [WESA]
• Voter guide 2026: Where candidates stand on ICE, war, and data centers [Public Source]

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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) supersedes city authority and prevents local governments from regulating AVs, creating areas that have become increasingly attractive to AV companies. City Cast Austin host Miles Bloxson joins Your City Could Better to talk about if this loose regulation is good for Texas, particularly its dense capital city, whether local benefit is a priority for manufacturers at all, and how cities can learn from Austin if a similar influx hits their streets.

Mentioned on the show:

• City Cast Austin’s episode on AVs regulation: https://austin.citycast.fm/podcasts/are-texas-schools-using-ai-to-ban-books-plus-driverless-cars-in-austin-and-new-michelin-stars
• Waymo blocking emergency response to Austin shooting: https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/03/02/waymo-vehicle-blocks-ems-austin-mass-shooting
• The city of Austin’s public dashboard tracking incidents involving AVs: https://austin.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/dbd59d9b20634de1afad32a8267b739b#

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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 when it comes to living here — including the multitude of fun and quirky activities. The City Cast Pittsburgh team is sharing our favorite ways to make the most of November, from enjoying a pop-up sauna to catching a juggling fest to sipping a "Waterfront cocktail."

Wanna meet the team in person? Reserve your FREE ticket to “What is Pittsburgh’s Brand? Challenged by the Future" on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Host Megan Harris is hosting a conversation between local teens and civic leaders on topics like safety, belonging, and mental health. Get your ticket now!👋 Wanna talk to us about an episode? Leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893 or email pittsburgh@citycast.fm. We’re also on Instagram!

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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 Harris is bringing these questions and more to County Executive Sara Innamorato. They discuss the timeline for property reassessments, AI in political ads, and bright spots in the county budget — plus, why Innamorato thinks the county's new paid parental leave law could actually attract more businesses, and how she plans to respond to potential legal challenges to the policy. Finally, they get into the county's plan for when Innamorato is away welcoming her first child.

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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 than we can fit in a workout. City Cast Pittsburgh’s Megan Harris and Mallory Falk are answering listener questions about who qualifies for leave, celebrating another Pittsburgh-area union win, and giving a shoutout to an overlooked (and much-needed) local invention on TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026 list. Plus, we’ve got listener-recommended gyms around the region and a guide to celebrating Día de los Muertos in Pittsburgh, with community altars, family-friendly activities, and events worth adding to your calendar.

Notes and references from today’s show:

• Where to Celebrate Día de los Muertos Around Pittsburgh in 2026 [City Cast Pittsburgh]
• PODCAST: Parental Leave Proposal Gets a Makeover [City Cast Pittsburgh]
• Allegheny County Council passes parental leave mandate in 11-4 vote [Public Source]
• The Best Inventions of 2026 [Time]
• PODCAST: How To Die Sustainably in Pittsburgh [City Cast Pittsburgh]

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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 critic and City Cast contributor Hal B. Klein is back with his annual list of the city’s best restaurants, and this year he’s narrowing down his favorites to a top ten. He joins host Megan Harris to talk about the longtime staples that keep getting better, the newer spots making a name for themselves, and a few surprises that made the cut. Plus, Hal shares what goes into choosing the city’s best restaurants, why being a great place to work matters, and his strong feelings about QR code menus.

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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 in the nation. City Cast contributor and quizmaster Kevin Gavin is quizzing the team about all the sweet treats made and produced in the Commonwealth — and we want you to play along!

**This episode originally aired on October 31, 2024.

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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.S. city to make it into the top 10. What’s Chicago doing right? City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran is joining David this week to talk about how the city is adapting to face climate risks, its work in renewable energy, and other projects in the works.

Mentioned on the show:

• New York Times article about climate resilience: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/03/realestate/is-your-city-prepared-for-climate-disaster.html
• AlphaGeo's report: https://alphageo.ai/how-climate-resilient-are-the-worlds-largest-cities/
• City Cast Chicago's episode about their climate resilience ranking: https://chicago.citycast.fm/podcasts/loop-restaurants-resurging-chicagos-climate-resilience-and-meet-us-at-lit-fest
• Previous episode about Jacoby visiting all of Chicago's libraries: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytx9DWibpQc

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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 Colin Williams break down what this means for workers and employers in the region. We also react to republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity’s absolutely wild, AI-generated campaign ad attacking Josh Shapiro, and why the Steelers are still playing in Paris amid mass uprisings.

And in our members-only bonus segment, creative producer Marla Kauffman shares the best Pittsburgh-themed Halloween costumes. (What if the Sherdovich twins … were actually triplets???)

Notes and references from today’s show:

• Allegheny County Council passes parental leave mandate in 11-4 vote [Public Source]
• PODCAST: Paid Parental Leave Proposal Gets a Makeover [City Cast Pittsburgh]
• Paid parental leave not an option in Westmoreland County, commissioner says [TribLive]
• Council approves strengthened law to ensure tenant safety in Allegheny County [TribLive]
• County council passes law to regulate AI in Allegheny political ads [TribLive]
• AI-generated political ads have appeared in Pennsylvania. Are these kinds of ads allowed? [KDKA]
• Council approves strengthened law to ensure tenant safety in Allegheny County [TribLive]
• NFL in Paris: League eyes big debut as Steelers-Saints game comes amid security concerns [AP]
• Le Torchon Terrible [Steelers]
• Allez les Steelers Poster [Steelers]
• PODCAST: Sports Bars & Specials for Steelers in Paris [City Cast Pittsburgh]
• Where to Watch Football in Pittsburgh [City Cast Pittsburgh]
• Union workers approve new contract with Pittsburgh Regional Transit [🔒 Post-Gazette]
• Why more Pittsburgh-area librarians are becoming ‘steelworkers’ [Public Source]
• Goofy videos and a bracket: Western Pa. schools compete in national mascot contest [🔒 Post-Gazette]
• Near future uncertain for Ohiopyle State Park trail section after fatal landslide, officials say [🔒 Post-Gazette]

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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. Host Megan Harris and executive producer Mallory Falk discuss whether we have more animal breakouts than the average city. Plus, we've finally ordered new ambulances, fire trucks, and other critical city vehicles (meaning, soon we won't need to worry about ambulances breaking down on the way to the hospital!). Megan called up Jon Atkinson, president of the Pittsburgh Paramedics Union, to talk about what this means for his team — and for Pittsburghers experiencing medical emergencies. Finally, we share some Neighbor shoutouts and personal recommendations for bookstores, bird strolls, and waterproof Warhol art.

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Notes and references from today’s show:

• The Best Inventions of 2026 [Time Magazine]
• Nonprofit support of Pittsburgh’s vehicle fleet may mean 2027 savings, officials say [WESA]

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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) to get in on the fun. With kickoff at 9:30 a.m., it's a perfect excuse to trade in your usual game-day snack for some breakfast and Bloody Marys — and a bunch of bars around the city are hosting very early happy hours. City Cast's Megan Harris and Zack Durkin are talking about their favorite sports bars in Pittsburgh and what makes them special, whether it's top-tier wings, an enormous screen, or breakfast buffets.

Need even more recommendations? Here's our full list of sports bars for Steelers season.

*A version of this episode originally published September 25, 2025.

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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 explore whether these medications can reduce cravings for alcohol and opioids. Executive producer Mallory Falk and creative producer Marla Kauffman discuss the promise of these drugs, why Allegheny County was chosen for the study, and the questions researchers still need to answer. Plus, creative producer Boen Wang shares what it’s like to work the polls on Election Day. And we’ve got some spooky (and not-so-spooky) events to check out this week.

Notes and references from today’s show:

• 'I Voted' Sticker Contest [Allegheny County]
• Can GLP-1s trim more than weight? Effect on drug use, crime to be studied in Pittsburgh. [Public Source]
• Allegheny County to test Ozempic, similar drugs on opioid and alcohol addiction treatment [TribLive]
• Better Government Through Data: Using the Allegheny County Human Services Data Warehouse to Design More Effective Results [Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation: Harvard University]
• Shapiro admin touts Carlow University’s addiction-counseling program as workforce pipeline [WESA]
• Opioid Settlement Money [Spotlight PA]
• New website tracks how Pennsylvania's $2.2B in opioid settlement funds is being spent [Temple University]
• Prevention Point Pittsburgh
• The Autonomous Body Shop
• PODCAST: Shapiro vs. Garrity, a Mafia-Style Toilet Fundraiser & TBD on New Local Taxes [City Cast Pittsburgh]
• Become a Poll Worker [Allegheny County]

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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. Kroger is planning to buy the local chain, Wegmans and Meijer are coming to Cranberry, and Trader Joe's is allegedly looking to expand into the Strip District. It suddenly feels like we're at the center of the grocery store wars. What's going on? Could all this competition drive down prices? And can one region sustain so many chains? Host Megan Harris is with Chloe Jad, tech and retail reporter at the Post-Gazette, to discuss her reporting on these expansions and consolidations and what it all means for the average Pittsburgher who just wants some decent quality, reasonably priced groceries.

**This episode originally aired on August 10, 2026.

Since this episode first aired, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to the feds asking them to take a closer look at the Kroger deal. Check out Chloe's reporting on the new development.

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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 free of floods and trash — and to possibly slow the drying and pollution of the Great Salt Lake. City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta says it’s worth a shot. This week, she joins David to discuss how quick, periodic cleaning of a neighborhood sewer grate can be part of a much bigger solution.

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Mentioned on the show:

• SLC’s Adopt A Storm Drain map: https://www.slc.gov/utilities/adoptastormdrain/
• Ali’s past Your City Could Be Better episode on making a park census: https://yccbb.citycast.fm/podcasts/why-every-region-needs-a-park-map-tool-like-salt-lakes-plus-dry-heat-vs-humidity

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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 being turned into apartments. But who exactly will live in these units, and how tricky will it be to get them online? Executive producer Mallory Falk and City Cast contributor and City Paper managing editor Colin Williams discuss. We also share horror stories about a new type of tick that's wreaking havoc in our neighborhoods and how to protect yourself from larval bombs. Plus, some transit wins and disturbing news about a local restaurateur.

And in today's members-only bonus segment, we're talking about why Pittsburgh was named one of the spookiest cities in the country and recommending some creepy attractions to get you in the Halloween spirit.

Notes and references from today’s show:

• $170 million development would bring hundreds of apartments to Hill District [TribLive]
• Officials celebrate new affordable housing in the Hill District [WESA]
• Downtown investor gets started on Penn Avenue residential conversion project [Biz-Times]
• Pittsburgh officials celebrate three major housing projects downtown [Biz-Times]
• Historic downtown tower hits market for sale [Biz-Times]
• Office Space [99% Invisible]
• As longhorned tick populations soar in Allegheny County, 'larval bombs' surprise residents [P-G]
• Allegheny County Vector Control is the first line of local defense against bug-born illnesses [City Paper]
• Tips for Tick Season in Pittsburgh [City Cast Pittsburgh]
• Alstom to open transportation innovation hub in Pittsburgh, only U.S. location [Biz-Times]
• Prominent Pittsburgh restaurateur Richard DeShantz charged with assaulting girlfriend [TribLive]
• Breeze Airways chosen as new airline at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport [WTAE]

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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 begging you to take yourself on a little solo date. With Pittsburgh Coffee Week kicking off this Sunday, the City Cast Pittsburgh team is sharing our favorite spots for every occasion. Plus, we’re highlighting some of the events worth checking out during this year’s celebration of all things coffee.

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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 Pennsylvania. He may have been burned by acid or fire, or maybe got struck by lightning. The details are squishy, but the real story behind "The Monster of Beaver County" is a tragic one. City Cast's Wil Fulton joins us to explain how the Green Man's story has been told and misunderstood for decades, and what we can learn from the legend.

Special thanks to City Cast's Elizabeth Kauma for her work on this one. Music and some sound effects courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

**This episode originally published October 18, 2023.

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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 parks and scenic road trips. Plus, Sophia shares their picks for some of the best Asian grocery stores in the region, from bustling markets in the Strip to smaller neighborhood gems. And if you’re looking to make plans, we’ve got some fun events to check out this week: giant pumpkin drops, spooky wildlife encounters, and a whole week dedicated to local coffee!

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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, and they’ve got the (mostly) positive feedback to show for it. City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson joins David to talk about how St. Paul Central High School is succeeding at enforcing a phone-free school environment, the surprising ways that some students approach it, and how these kinds of bans can even affect adults like Sean.

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• Kids using public radio comment sections as ad hoc communication

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