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May 6, 2026

10 Essential Rules for Surviving Pittsburgh

City Cast Pittsburgh

10 Essential Rules for Surviving Pittsburgh

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Pittsburghers have a lot of pride in our city, including our weird quirks and unwritten rules. Like why do neighbors keep putting old folding chairs in front of their houses? And why do drivers immediately turn left instead of yielding at a green light? The City Cast Pittsburgh team is running through all the essential rules for surviving and thriving here in the city. 

**This episode originally aired on March 12, 2025.

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