EPISODE · Sep 27, 2024 · 31 MIN
NFL Draft Dollars, Bob Nutting Strikes Out & Charleroi in the Spotlight
from City Cast Pittsburgh · host City Cast
Amtrak is offering a new way for Pittsburghers to get out of town, our local zoo re-upped an important accreditation, and a bunch of Pittsburgh sports are ramping up! Plus, we’re talking about the most recent Presidential candidate visits and ways to support our local Haitian community. We always cite our sources: Amtrak has a new temporary line that’ll connect Pittsburgh to Miami and Chicago. The Pittsburgh Zoo got an accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. The Trump campaign has put Charleroi in the spotlight. City council members are wary about Mayor Gainey’s commitment to spend $1 million of taxpayer money on the 2026 NFL Draft. The Oakmont Country Club’s ready to host the 2025 U.S. Open. Pennsylvania officially sanctioned girls’ flag football as a high school sport. Our city’s welcoming a new women’s soccer team, the Pittsburgh Riveters! Pitt’s women’s volleyball team is having a great season; they’re currently undefeated and ranked No. 1. Pirates fans are side-eyeing owner Bob Nutting after he cut two players from the team, saving himself at least $200k. Pittsburgh City Council approved a $500,000 payment to the victims who were injured in the Fern Hollow bridge collapse. The U.S. Steel sale is one step closer to being finalized. Need to catch up on the steel deal? We’ve talked about it on previous shows. The Pittsburgh Glass Center finished its $15 million refresh and expansion. 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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Amtrak is offering a new way for Pittsburghers to get out of town, our local zoo re-upped an important accreditation, and a bunch of Pittsburgh sports are ramping up! Plus, we’re talking about the most recent Presidential candidate visits and ways to support our local Haitian community. We always cite our sources: Amtrak has a new temporary line that’ll connect Pittsburgh to Miami and Chicago. The Pittsburgh Zoo got an accreditation from the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. The Trump campaign has put Charleroi in the spotlight. City council members are wary about Mayor Gainey’s commitment to spend $1 million of taxpayer money on the 2026 NFL Draft. The Oakmont Country Club’s ready to host the 2025 U.S. Open. Pennsylvania officially sanctioned girls’ flag football as a high school sport. Our city’s welcoming a new women’s soccer team, the Pittsburgh Riveters! Pitt’s women’s volleyball team is having a great season; they’re currently undefeated and ranked No. 1. Pirates fans are side-eyeing owner Bob Nutting after he cut two players from the team, saving himself at least $200k. Pittsburgh City Council approved a $500,000 payment to the victims who were injured in the Fern Hollow bridge collapse. The U.S. Steel sale is one step closer to being finalized. Need to catch up on the steel deal? We’ve talked about it on previous shows. The Pittsburgh Glass Center finished its $15 million refresh and expansion. 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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