Can You Swim in Pittsburgh's Rivers? Plus, Teens in Public & Train Tours

If the hot weather has you considering a dip in the Allegheny, Mon, or Ohio, take heed! City Cast contributor Meg St-Esprit joins host Megan Harris to answer, once and for all, whether it's actually safe to swim in Pittsburgh's rivers. We're also talking about the curfews, chaperone policies, and restrictions making it harder for teens to exist and public, and sharing some fun events and attractions for the train nerds among us — including a special chance to see the world's largest operating steam locomotive.

Notes and references from today’s show:

• Pittsburgh youth, community members question Market Square restrictions at forum [WESA]
• More than 400 teenagers take over Pittsburgh park, prompting police to use pepper spray [KDKA]
• Should you swim in Pittsburgh’s rivers? A water researcher breaks down the answer [The Conversation]
• Union Pacific Steam Schedule [Union Pacific]

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