Power Outages, a Pens Shakeup & What To Do for Marathon Weekend
Thousands of people are still without power after a big storm blew through the Pittsburgh region. City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris, executive producer Mallory Falk, and contributor Meg St-Esprit are sharing the latest on the recovery efforts. Plus, they're discussing the return of a certain giant duck and a beloved music venue, marathon lore, and sad news for anyone who associates summer in Pittsburgh with the Point State Park Fountain.
Notes and references from today’s show:
- Emergency declaration issued for Allegheny County, Shapiro addresses efforts in western Pa. [WTAE]
- Western Pa. buildings offer charging stations, supplies, shelter after storms [TribLive]
- How Well Do You Know Pittsburgh? Take This Quiz! [City Cast Pittsburgh]
- The World's Largest Rubber Duck Is Returning to Western PA [Pittsburgh Magazine]
- No flow: The Point's iconic fountain to stay dry in 2025 amid upgrades [TribLive]
- New outdoor space 'Arts Landing' breaks ground in Downtown Pittsburgh [90.5 WESA]
- Yinz Run Club's Marathon Events [Yinz Run Club]
- Penguins, 10-year coach Mike Sullivan mutually agree to part ways [The Athletic]
- Club Cafe bought by Keystone Artist Connect, will reopen this summer [NEXTpittsburgh]
- CMU international students restored, as Pittsburgh higher ed responds to Trump moves [PublicSource]
- Chatham University President to Depart, Interim Named [Pittsburgh Magazine]
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