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EPISODE · Dec 17, 2025 · 33 MIN

The Best Time To Explore Pittsburgh's City Steps

from City Cast Pittsburgh · host City Cast

After all the leaves fall, you can see what exactly sits on all of Pittsburgh's hills. You might be noticing steep steps all around the city, and these staircases were actually the city's first form of mass transit. Cataloging and preserving these steps is a relatively new priority, and the City Cast Pittsburgh team explored a set of steps with three authors of City Steps of Pittsburgh: A History & Guide. They're  sharing our city's history with the steps and tips for exploring them yourself.  Thanks to Laura Zurowski, Matthew Jacob, and Charles Succop for taking us on the field trip! **This episode originally aired on July 16, 2025. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 17th episode: Heinz History Center Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST 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 on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

After all the leaves fall, you can see what exactly sits on all of Pittsburgh's hills. You might be noticing steep steps all around the city, and these staircases were actually the city's first form of mass transit. Cataloging and preserving these steps is a relatively new priority, and the City Cast Pittsburgh team explored a set of steps with three authors of City Steps of Pittsburgh: A History & Guide. They're  sharing our city's history with the steps and tips for exploring them yourself.  Thanks to Laura Zurowski, Matthew Jacob, and Charles Succop for taking us on the field trip! **This episode originally aired on July 16, 2025. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 17th episode: Heinz History Center Aura Frames - Get $35 off the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST 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 on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

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