EPISODE · Sep 5, 2025 · 37 MIN
Could Our Inclines Crash? Plus, Vaccine Access and RAD Passes Expand
from City Cast Pittsburgh · host City Cast
A funicular in Portugal crashed, so some Pittsburghers are worried about our own inclines. After all, they're about the same age as the one in Portugal, and the Mon's been closed multiple times in recent years. We're sharing what we know so far, along with explaining how you can book an appointment for your new COVID-19 booster and flu shot this season. Plus, find out how you can get free museum tickets all year-round and our recommendations to celebrate Grandparents' Day in Pittsburgh this weekend. Who runs the best bingo game in Pittsburgh? Call or text our BINGO HOTLINE at 412-212-8893. Notes and references from today’s show: What we know about Lisbon's deadly funicular crash [BBC] Pittsburgh is the king of inclines, but can it keep its crown? [TribLive] The Duquesne Incline [Duquesne Incline] The Monongahela Incline: A Pittsburgh Icon [Monongahela Incline] How Well Do You Know Pittsburgh? Take This Quiz! [City Cast Pittsburgh] What Tariffs Mean for Pittsburgh Wine [City Cast Pittsburgh] Allegheny County’s RAD Pass Is Extended Year-Round [Pittsburgh Magazine] RAD Pass: Year-Round Fun for Everyone! [RAD Pass] Pennsylvania pharmacy regulators vote to expand COVID-19 vaccine access [WESA] Kraft Heinz splits, but Heinz brand stays strong [Axios Pittsburgh] Learn more about the sponsors of this September 5th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Family House Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.
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A funicular in Portugal crashed, so some Pittsburghers are worried about our own inclines. After all, they're about the same age as the one in Portugal, and the Mon's been closed multiple times in recent years. We're sharing what we know so far, along with explaining how you can book an appointment for your new COVID-19 booster and flu shot this season. Plus, find out how you can get free museum tickets all year-round and our recommendations to celebrate Grandparents' Day in Pittsburgh this weekend. Who runs the best bingo game in Pittsburgh? Call or text our BINGO HOTLINE at 412-212-8893. Notes and references from today’s show: What we know about Lisbon's deadly funicular crash [BBC] Pittsburgh is the king of inclines, but can it keep its crown? [TribLive] The Duquesne Incline [Duquesne Incline] The Monongahela Incline: A Pittsburgh Icon [Monongahela Incline] How Well Do You Know Pittsburgh? Take This Quiz! [City Cast Pittsburgh] What Tariffs Mean for Pittsburgh Wine [City Cast Pittsburgh] Allegheny County’s RAD Pass Is Extended Year-Round [Pittsburgh Magazine] RAD Pass: Year-Round Fun for Everyone! [RAD Pass] Pennsylvania pharmacy regulators vote to expand COVID-19 vaccine access [WESA] Kraft Heinz splits, but Heinz brand stays strong [Axios Pittsburgh] Learn more about the sponsors of this September 5th episode: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Family House Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.
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