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So Long, Century III Mall
City Cast Pittsburgh
12/30/24 • 19 min
Pittsburghers love to talk about all the iconic buildings that used to be there, and Century III Mall is about to be among them. The nostalgia-inducing Pittsburgh mall is being demolished after closing its last shop in 2020 and being condemned in 2023. Writer, publisher, and shopping mall enthusiast Matthew Newton is here to share our nostalgia and explain exactly what went wrong.
Check out Newton’s beautiful tome “Shopping Mall,” which is usually available at White Whale Bookstore in Bloomfield.
The state is putting $1 million towards redeveloping the site.
Editor’s note: This episode originally published Aug. 14, 2023.
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LED Lights, Lyme Disease & Pgh in the Limelight
City Cast Pittsburgh
06/09/23 • 23 min
It’s the Friday news roundup! A local program for movie and theater professionals is getting a reboot, we’ve found yet another thing the state is worst at (lyme disease, eep!), and there’s a new multi-million proposal to study exactly how to replace our city’s thousands of sodium-vapor streetlights over the next few years.
Thanks to all those who’ve done the great reporting we discussed today:
- Julia Felton in the Trib on potential plans to convert the city’s streetlights to LED lights
- Emily Payne with CMU on an ordinance to dim Pittsburgh’s light pollution
- Our interview with Dark Sky Defender Diane Turnshek
- Karen Hicks in StateImpact Pennsylvania on PA leading the nation in Lyme disease
- Bill O’Driscoll in WESA on the new workforce training program from the Pittsburgh Film Office and Pittsburgh Public Theater
- Maria Sciullo in Pittsburgh Magazine on our city's status as “Hollywood on the Mon”
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What Happened to Adda Coffee & Tea?
City Cast Pittsburgh
01/18/24 • 21 min
After employees announced a new union last week, Adda Coffee & Tea immediately closed all four locations. Employees say they were blindsided; the owner says the shops have been losing money for years. We’re sharing what we’ve learned and our favorite alternatives for where to get your next cup of coffee — plus a few fun restaurant and store openings we’re excited to check out.
We always cite our sources:
- Adda Coffee & Tea employees filed an official petition to unionize.
- After Adda stores closed, employees shared a petition for severance pay and set up a GoFundMe to raise money for a former worker’s surgery.
- Aside from Adda, other Pittsburgh coffee shops have closed after organized labor efforts.
- Redditors crowdsourced some local coffee shops which treat employees well after Adda announced store closures.
- City Cast Pittsburgh founding member Zach Lucas visited a Pgh coffee shop for every letter of the alphabet and shared some of his favorites on the podcast.
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The 2024 Pittsburgh Stories You May Have Missed
City Cast Pittsburgh
12/20/24 • 39 min
There was a lot of news in our region this year, from the extended drama around selling the iconic U.S. Steel to a Japanese company to a presidential assassination attempt right in our own backyard. With so much news, there were bound to be stories that didn’t get their due. City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris and executive producer Mallory Falk are joined by contributor Meg St-Esprit to look back on some of the biggest, goofiest, and most underrated stories you may have missed in 2024.
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Stories discussed in today’s episode:
- Kayden’s Law, headed for Shapiro’s desk, will alter child custody case calculus [PublicSource]
- Kayden’s Law passes Pa. Senate, would change family court handling of child abuse allegations [PublicSource]
- Philadelphia becomes fourth city to ban largest ghost gun parts dealer [Washington Post]
- Tax Increase Passes, Gun Reform Roadblocks & Pittsburgh Medical Drama [City Cast Pittsburgh]
- PA Unclaimed Property Form [PA Treasury]
- Pittsburgh can exempt longtime homeowners from tax increases under new legislation [KDKA]
- The First Public Transportation In Pgh? City Steps [City Cast Pittsburgh]
- Shop Kate Spade x Heinz [Kate Spade]
- Pittsburgh milkshake shop holds final ‘Jake’s Shake Day’ after Guentzel trade [NHL]
- Pittsburgh milkshake shop announces new ‘Rusty’s Shake’ [NHL]
- Kimmi Rhoades on Jay Leno [Instagram]
- TV Talk: A recovering Jeremy Renner struts confidently through Pittsburgh-filmed ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ [TribLive]
- Baby Bison Arrive at Pittsburgh's South Park Game Preserve [City Cast Pittsburgh]
- Spotted lanternflies in Pittsburgh picked up by weather radar [KDKA]
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You Might Also Like: The Fraud Files
City Cast Pittsburgh
05/14/24 • -1 min
Introducing Episode #1: How NOT To Get Away With Fraud from The Fraud Files.
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Earn CPE Credit For This Podcast by listening here: https://bit.ly/3JFIQUz--
In Episode 1 of The Fraud Files, listeners enter a forensic accounting classroom as instructor Kelly Richmond Pope, PhD in Accounting, Fraud Expert, and Author, begins to tell us about the story of financial advisor Dawn J. Bennett, in how she began her advisory business, and the tactics she used to get new clients on board. We also hear about how the timing of her business development, during the 2008 recession, impacted how she used narratives to maintain her brand during these difficult times in the investment world.
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ABOUT THE SHOW
The Fraud Files, by FloQast Studios, is a true financial crime podcast, that takes on the form of a narrative “audio-movie” in the way it tells a story through assorted voice actor characters and sound design. The first season is 6 episodes long, and takes listeners through the fascinating and bizarre career journey of Dawn J. Bennett, who was an American financial advisor that turned into a fraud criminal at the highest of levels, and used uncanny methods to preserve her brand image and keep her clients money in her possession. The story teaches listeners about how fraud like this is committed, and is a lesson in ethics, due-diligence, and professional skepticism best practices.
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SEASON 1 of The Fraud Files
The Fraud Files delves into the captivating world of white-collar crime... but with a twist. In Season 1 of The Fraud Files, we explore the saga of a renowned financial advisor whose entire empire was built on deception. It’s one thing to be swindling clients' money to use for personal luxuries... but it’s a whole other side of fraud to be using the money on magical spells. Through a unique blend of forensic accounting, vivid storytelling, and rich sound design, we uncover the intricate lies that propelled Dawn J. Bennett's professional and personal life—all in one captivating movie for your ears.
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Free Tax Help, Adda Updates & Gainey Wants a Basketball Team
City Cast Pittsburgh
02/16/24 • 28 min
It’s the Friday news roundup! A few weeks ago, Mayor Ed Gainey told us he wants to bring a professional basketball team to Pittsburgh, and now the city’s officially exploring the idea. The Monroeville Convention Center is becoming a massive Hobby Lobby, and municipal leaders are really worried about the economic impact from an abrupt loss of business. And former Adda Coffee & Tea workers withdrew their NLRB complaint after management offered severance. Plus, we’ve got a bunch of free resources for folks who need help preparing their taxes.
We always cite our sources:
- Former employees at Adda Coffee & Tea got a compensation package that includes severance pay.
- The Monroeville Convention Center is closing down, and Hobby Lobby’s slated to move into the building later this year. But local officials are saying they weren’t informed about the lease and will try to save the convention center.
- The Sports and Exhibition Authority is doing a feasibility study to see if Pittsburgh could be home to a pro basketball team.
- Pittsburgh is also hoping to host an NFL Draft in the next few years.
- Last year, we talked with The Athletic’s Tyler Batiste about why Pittsburgh can’t score an NBA team.
- Looking for help with your taxes? Newsletter Editor Francesca Dabecco rounded up a few organizations offering tax help for free.
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Pittsburgh Potties, Public School Closures, and a Permanent Ferris Wheel?
City Cast Pittsburgh
10/18/24 • 34 min
It’s the Friday news roundup! The Ferris wheel from Oktoberfest might be gone, but another one is waiting in the wings as part of the North Side’s Esplanade development. We’re talking about the final and very controversial consultants’ proposal to close over a dozen Pittsburgh schools. Plus, more public bathrooms are coming Downtown and why Schenley Park’s Columbus statue was back in the news.
We always cite our sources:
- Piatt Companies presented its plan for the Esplanade development to the City Planning Commission.
- Consultants shared their final plan for reconfiguring Pittsburgh Public Schools.
- Learn more about the plan here.
- A group of public school parents came up with an alternate plan.
- About four years since it started, the legal battle over the Columbus statue in Schenley Park is still going on.
- City officials decided to sweep the encampment on Grant Street, and Our Streets Collective is accepting donations to help our neighbors.
- Anchor Hocking confirmed that the company will close its glass plant in Charleroi.
- Victims of the shooting at Trump’s first rally in Butler gave their first interview and said the Secret Service was negligent in its duties.
- The city’s looking to put more public bathrooms Downtown.
If you enjoyed today's interview with Alterations Express Marketing Manager, Jen Rondinelli, learn more here.
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Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council
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You Might Also Like: ZOE Science & Nutrition
City Cast Pittsburgh
10/18/24 • -1 min
Introducing HRT for menopause: is it safe? from ZOE Science & Nutrition.
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Menopause is a time of significant hormonal changes which can lead to a range of symptoms that can severely impact quality of life for many women. So, a drug that promises to reduce these symptoms is incredibly welcome, but it has been steeped in controversy.
HRT (Hormone replacement therapy) has been widely debated, with conflicting information about its effectiveness, with some suggesting HRT is outright dangerous. In fact, a massive study twenty years ago linked it to an increased risk of breast cancer. As a result, the numbers of women taking HRT plummeted. So should HRT be avoided at all costs?
In today’s episode, Jonathan is joined by the author of that very study and esteemed Professor JoAnn Manson, alongside Dr. Sarah Berry to explore the science behind HRT.
- Professor JoAnn Manson is a professor of epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health and one of the world's most experts on HRT and menopause having run multiple enormous studies to uncover the effects of hormone replacement therapy on women’s health.
With the help of ZOE regular Dr. Sarah Berry, they delve into the science behind HRT, empowering listeners to make informed decisions about treatment for symptoms of the menopause.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Jonathan's introduction
01:33 Quick Fire Questions
03:27 What is the menopause?
04:10 What is the perimenopause?
05:46 What is the state of the current conversation on the menopause?
07:13 Should women seek help about the menopause?
07:58 Why do some women have symptoms and others not?
09:15 Yougov and ZOE study results on the menopause
11:35 Why is the menopause getting more attention now?
13:39 Should we be taking these symptoms seriously?
17:10 What else can be done asides from HRT?
18:49 Studies on the relationship between diet and menopause symptoms
19:35 What can help alleviate symptoms?
21:23 Are there any specific foods that can help improve symptoms?
23:37 Are menopause specific supplements effective?
24:50 How does HRT work?
26:26 Is HRT just oestrogen?
30:59 Does testosterone have a use for menopause?
31:58 What is the controversy behind HRT?
35:56 What's the latest advice and health risks?
38:11 When should you stop hormone therapy?
40:43 Do symptoms persist when you come off of hormone therapy?
42:00 How long does HRT take to start working?
43:07 How does HRT affect weight management?
45:15 Summary
48:04 Goodbyes
48:25 Outro
Check the trials mentioned in today’s episode:
MsFlash: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4731298/
ZOE Menopause Study: https://joinzoe.com/learn/menopause-metabolism-study
PEPI Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7807658/
Follow Sarah: https://twitter.com/saraheeberry
Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/
Episode transcripts are available here.
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Where To Order a Full Thanksgiving Dinner in Pittsburgh
City Cast Pittsburgh
11/14/24 • 18 min
Thanksgiving is in two weeks, and if you haven’t made dinner plans yet, there’s no need to panic. We’re talking about the best holiday takeout and catering options in Pittsburgh — whether you’re hosting a big family gathering, bringing a dish to a Friendsgiving celebration, or just want a feast for one!
Whether you need some extra sides, pie, or a whole Thanksgiving feast, here’s a cornucopia of takeout options in Pittsburgh.
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Controversial Diorama Gone, Columbus Statue in Limbo & Downtown Cineplex Cut
City Cast Pittsburgh
10/13/23 • 29 min
It’s the Friday news roundup! A controversial diorama at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History is being removed after a new decision about displaying human remains. But questions remain about the fate of the Christopher Columbus statue in Schenley Park. Plus, Downtown isn’t getting its long-awaited movie theater after all.
We love to cite our sources!
- TribLive reported on the fate of the diorama at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History
- Listen to our previous conversation about “Lion Attacking a Dromedary” with museum director Gretchen Baker
- We also looked into why it’s so complicated for the museum to return human remains
- WESA and The Pitt News covered the decision to remove the Columbus statue in 2020
- TribLive and WESA reported on Wednesday’s court hearing over the future of the Columbus statue
- Pittsburgh City Paper asked two Indigenous women for their perspectives on the Columbus statue
- We talked with Hamza Walker of LAXART about the future of Pittsburgh’s Stephen Foster statue
- The plans for the cineplex Downtown got canceled, but smaller theaters are making a comeback in Mt. Lebanon and Dormont
- Francesca shared all the details on where to watch Halloween movies this year
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