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Thanks to a quirk of Pennsylvania law, our 67 counties can't start counting mail-in ballots until the polls open on election day. So while the rest of us head off to our respective polling places, everyone from the medical examiner to the street sweepers will be in a North Side warehouse opening envelopes and tallying up the votes. County communications director Abigail Gardner is here to explain what happens behind the scenes on election night and when we might know who wins, plus why Pittsburgh is better than Philly! Need some last-minute help with your ballot? Check out our procrastinator's guide to the primary election! **This episode originally published October 21, 2024. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 20th episode: Pittsburgh Pride Heinz History Center Bike PGH 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The primary election is coming up on May 20 — and today is the deadline to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot. If you've waited until the last minute to check out what's actually on your ballot, the City Cast Pittsburgh team has you covered! We're running through the candidates and questions you'll see in the voting booth, what's at stake, and how to cast your ballot in Allegheny County. Find your polling place here, and get a preview of your ballot from the county. Plus, double check voter ID requirements here. Notes and references from today's show: Get To Know Pittsburgh Candidate and Mayor Ed Gainey [City Cast Pittsburgh] Get To Know Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Corey O'Connor [City Cast Pittsburgh] Get To Know Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Thomas West [City Cast Pittsburgh] Get To Know Pittsburgh Mayoral Candidate Tony Moreno [City Cast Pittsburgh] WESA Voter Guide [WESA] 2025 Primary Elections [City Paper] Some school closures probably inevitable, most PPS board candidates say [PublicSource] 22 candidates vie for 8 open seats on Allegheny County Common Pleas Court [TribLive] Pa. primary election 2025: A complete guide to candidates for Commonwealth and Superior Courts [SpotlightPA] Progressive groups endorse new ‘slate of eight' for Allegheny County Common Pleas Court [WESA] Learn more about the sponsors of this May 13th episode: Prolonlife.com/city - Use this link for 15% off Airport Corridor Transportation Association Greater Pittsburgh Festival of Books 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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] Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 2nd episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Pittsburgh Opera Liberty Magic Union Project 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mayoral primary is right around the corner, but just because you're registered to vote doesn't mean you'll get to choose a candidate. Pennsylvania is one of only 10 states with a closed primary system, which means independents and third-party voters get left out of the process. Spotlight PA's Kate Huangpu shares a few theories about why we're seeing such a sharp rise in independent voters and whether the state legislature might consider opening up our primaries. Want to learn more? Tune into SpotlightPA's webinar about our closed primary system on May 6. Check your voter registration status and party affiliation on Allegheny County's voter registration page or through PA Voter Services. Get more from City Cast Pittsburgh when you become a City Cast Pittsburgh Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm.Learn more about the sponsors of this April 30th episode: Aura Frames - Get $35-off plus free shipping on the Carver Mat frame with Promo Code CITYCAST Pittsburgh Opera Liberty Magic Union Project 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 - The White House is displaying photos and mugshots of illegal migrants deported by ICE with the crimes they committed listed underneath. Is it playing politics or showing the American people what they've accomplished? 1205 - Side - all time cover-ups 1215 - We listen to Tom Homan taking over Karoline Leavitt's press conference with facts on these deportations. 1220 - Columbus Day is back to being Columbus Day! Your calls. 1230 - Nationally acclaimed trial lawyer and litigator George Bocchetto joins us. Was George a boxer? Why was the Columbus statue removed and why was the Italian voice in Philadelphia seemingly ripped away? Will we ever see the Rizzo statue again? Is it in good shape? How integral was George to the process of getting it back? 1245 - Where should the Rizzo statue land? 1250 - Does Saquon need to apologize for golfing with Trump? 1 - Director of Delaware County's National Day of Prayer Gabrielle Bruno joins us today to discuss this year's event! How many Italian attorneys do we have on the Dom Giordano Program? How many people will show out to Rose Tree Park and what kind of amenities will be there? 110 - If you want to win elections in Philadelphia, can you be in cahoots with talk radio? 120 - Has Bill Belichick lost a step? Is he tarnishing his legacy with how this CBS interview went down? 135 - Congressman Jeff Van Drew joins the program today. How was President Trump looking in his most recent meeting with him? How does Jeff and the President handle being constantly hounded by the media and protestors alike? What is the line to draw for Medicare/Medicaid recipients? What other waste can we look to remove? How is the elimination on tax on tips and overtime working out? We react to Jalen Hurts not visiting the White House. Always looking to the future! 145 - Is it a bigger distraction for the Eagles now that Jalen Hurts is not going to the White House? 155 - Touching on Hurts to wrap up the hour. 2 - Scott Presler joins us again for his weekly installment on voting enrollment numbers. How is Allegheny County's numbers comparable to what Philadelphia has done in the last week? How has plastic bags unlocked a new way to enroll voters? What event in Camden County would Scott like to promote? Anything exciting coming to Bucks County? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 230 - 78th Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Stacy Garrity joins us from the White House. How do we feel about Jalen Hurts skipping out on today's festivities? How bad was the budgeting in the Department of Revenue and what needs to be done at an agency level? Will we see Universal School Choice in Pennsylvania soon? How can Stacy do more in Philadelphia? 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

2 - Scott Presler joins us again for his weekly installment on voting enrollment numbers. How is Allegheny County's numbers comparable to what Philadelphia has done in the last week? How has plastic bags unlocked a new way to enroll voters? What event in Camden County would Scott like to promote? Anything exciting coming to Bucks County? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 230 - 78th Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Stacy Garrity joins us from the White House. How do we feel about Jalen Hurts skipping out on today's festivities? How bad was the budgeting in the Department of Revenue and what needs to be done at an agency level? Will we see Universal School Choice in Pennsylvania soon? How can Stacy do more in Philadelphia? 240 - Your calls. 250 - The Lightning Round!

Send us a textRuth Johnston shares her harrowing journey as the mother of an autistic son who developed schizophrenia, and how this experience drove her to advocate for Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania following a family tragedy.• Ruth's son was diagnosed with autism as a teenager, after she had already been homeschooling him for years• Around age 13, he began showing signs of developing schizophrenia, though it took a decade to recognize the condition• Current laws prevented intervention despite clear evidence of his deteriorating mental state• Expert testimony revealed 5-34% of autistic individuals may develop schizophrenia as adults• Anosognosia (inability to recognize one's own mental illness) prevents many from seeking help voluntarily• AOT programs allow civil courts to mandate treatment before dangerous situations occur• The "black robe effect" of a judge's order can help individuals comply with treatment• Modern medications like Abilify can dramatically improve quality of life without severe side effects• Patient advocacy groups often oppose AOT but don't represent those with severe schizophrenia• Ruth founded AOT4AlleghenyCounty.com to advocate for these needed programsTo learn more about Ruth Johnston's advocacy efforts or to get involved, visit AOT4AlleghenyCounty.com or email AOT4AlleghenyCounty@gmail.com.https://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)

A Call To Cut Down On Deer Population In Allegheny County full 394 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:36:01 +0000 dGpJsp2f4NRKgVTZk0esMYuajuPgKKzz news,a-newscasts,top picks The Big K Morning Show news,a-newscasts,top picks A Call To Cut Down On Deer Population In Allegheny County The Big K Morning Show 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News News News News news News News News News News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.

Soul Pitt Media Health & Business Report Episode #96 | Interview with Corey O'Connor, Allegheny County Controller and Candidate For Mayor of PittsburghJoin Craig as he discusses with Corey:1) Corey, I read that childhood education is something that you really feel is important. Can you talk to our listeners as to why you feel that way?2) Corey, lately our community has witnessed some real pushback on DEI programs. How will your administration, if you are elected, work with minority businesses in Pittsburgh to make sure that our community continues to grow?3) If elected mayor, what is your vision for Pittsburgh in the next four years?Additionally, make sure you listen to our Community Calendar (brought to you by Pittsburgh Regional Transit, PRT) with Debbie Norrell at the end of each of our interviews so you can keep up with what's going on in our Pittsburgh region.Soul Pitt Media's Health & Business Report is sponsored by UPMC, Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT), Duquesne Light Co., Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and Central Outreach Wellness Center.

Today we talked to Alex Jutca; he leads analytics and technology at the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, where his team's mission is to build the country's leading R&D lab for local government. Allegheny County is known for having the best integrated data of any state and local system in the country, and they've applied it effectively, like using predictive algorithms in child welfare.We discussed:* What issues are consistent across Pittsburgh, Philly, and Baltimore?* How does a local CPS actually work?* When shouldn't you involuntarily commit people with severe mental disorders?* Why has anti-addiction drug development stalled out? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.statecraft.pub

Is Allegheny County going to get better? full 1836 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 18:01:13 +0000 YzcWrsmEQfbqFB0xbH1FVpYUYt0b76vd news,a-newscasts,top picks Marty Griffin news,a-newscasts,top picks Is Allegheny County going to get better? On-demand selections from Marty's show on Newsradio 1020 KDKA , airing weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News News News News news News News News News News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=htt

Potholes are a plague this time of year in Pittsburgh, but what does it take to fill them? How many get patched, and what can regular people do to speed the process along? We're taking all your nebby questions to Bill Crean, deputy director for the city's Department of Public Works – including the worst neighborhoods and weirdest requests he's gotten in his 40ish years on the job! Call 311 to report a pothole to the city, or use their mobile app. For the county, call 412-350-INFO (4636) or visit CallCenter.AlleghenyCounty.us. If you need to report a hole in a state-owned road, use PennDOT's Customer Care Center or call 1-800-FIX-ROAD. And if you don't know who owns your road, both the City of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County have maps to help you out. Learn more about the sponsors of this April 7th episode: Fulton Commons Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pittsburgh's got a lot to lose! If more state funding doesn't come through, PRT announced they'll have to make huge service cuts, like fully shutting down 41 bus routes and ending service after 11 p.m. Plus, the Trump administration's threatening to close Pittsburgh's HUD field office. Executive producer Mallory Falk and producer Sophia Lo discuss the latest. Plus, they explain why there might not be any competitive city council races on the primary ballot, how a special election will determine who controls the PA House, and why Kennywood and Dollywood are (kind of) having a crossover moment. Notes and references from today's show: Information on PRT's proposed service changes [Pittsburgh Regional Transit] What if Pittsburgh's Public Transit Went Away? [City Cast Pittsburgh] Stop Catastrophic Service Cuts [Pittsburghers for Public Transit] Chipped Ham Empanadas, Fancy Spaghetti O's & More Food to Try This Spring [City Cast Pittsburgh] Can Inclusionary Zoning Fix Pittsburgh's Housing Crisis? [City Cast Pittsburgh] Petition challenges mean Pittsburgh could have no contested Council races this spring [WESA] Who's running in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County elections in 2025? [PublicSource] Majority control of Pennsylvania House hinges on special election in steel region near Pittsburgh [AP News] Pittsburgh's HUD Field Office Could Be at Risk [City of Pittsburgh] Kennywood, Sandcastle, Idlewild set to be bought by Dollywood owners [TRIBLive] Learn more about the sponsors of this March 21st episode: Pittsburgh Opera Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/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 also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump set to sign executive order 'shuttering the Education Department' as Colorado takes him to court over efforts to abolish it; Arizona rallies protest possible U.S. Postal Service 'reforms;' Audit shows Allegheny County public defenders overwhelmed with caseloads.

Trump set to sign executive order 'shuttering the Education Department' as Colorado takes him to court over efforts to abolish it; Arizona rallies protest possible U.S. Postal Service 'reforms;' Audit shows Allegheny County public defenders overwhelmed with caseloads.

Send us a textUnearthed: Forgotten Baseball Heroes and Their Unmarked GravesWhen Brendan Schuster discovered that Honus Wagner was buried just 15 minutes from his home, he never imagined this curiosity would evolve into a profound mission to honor forgotten baseball heroes. In this deeply moving episode, we journey with Brendan through Pittsburgh's cemeteries as he uncovers the unmarked graves of Negro League players who shaped America's pastime yet were denied proper recognition even in death.Brendan takes us back to 2006 when a chance encounter with Buck O'Neil—the charismatic Negro League legend—transformed his understanding of baseball history. After meeting Vince Chiarmella during the pandemic and discovering their shared passion for baseball burial sites, the two launched the Josh Gibson Unmarked Grave Project, dedicated to identifying and properly marking the final resting places of Negro League players.The stories Brendan shares are equal parts detective work and historical preservation. From finding Ernest "Pud" Gooden's burial site to connecting with the descendants of Willis Moody, each marker placed represents not just a name etched in stone but a legacy restored. Most touching is how this project has inspired the next generation—seventh-graders at Seneca Valley raised money selling lollipops to fund a grave marker, creating a connection to history they'll carry throughout their lives.While the project has successfully marked 11 players' graves in Allegheny County, with 10 more identified, Brendan reveals the staggering truth that an estimated 3,000 Negro League players lie in unmarked graves across the country. His mission continues to grow, connecting communities to their forgotten heroes one headstone at a time.Discover how you can support this remarkable initiative by visiting jgfmemorialmarkers.org and help ensure that these extraordinary athletes—who played three games a day with subpar equipment while sleeping on suitcases—finally receive the recognition they deserve.Josh Gibson Foundations(Unmarked Grave)http://www.jgfmemorialmarkers.orgTHANK YOU FOR LISTENING!!!!www.holdmycutter.com

Today is the deadline to declare yourself an official candidate in Pennsylvania, and it's never too soon to start planning for future elections. We're with Spotlight PA's Min Xian to talk about what you need to know if you want to run for elected office here in Allegheny County, plus why it's so important for regular people to bring an “amateur” spirit to the more than 13,000 elected positions in the commonwealth, including hundreds that go unfilled or unopposed every election cycle.  Want to run before the May 20 primary? There's still time for a write-in campaign. Check your eligibility with the Allegheny County Board of Elections and your registration — that deadline is May 5 — with PA.gov. Learn more about the sponsors of this March 11th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens KESEM 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pittsburgh's acting police chief, Christopher Ragland, is stepping down just a few months after taking over the bureau (and just a few weeks after he was nominated to become permanent chief). Host Megan Harris and producer Sophia Lo discuss the latest development in the ongoing saga. Plus, they share how the state and county are trying to help federal workers who've been laid off, why public library use is up while public transit use is down, and one crafty and extremely Pittsburgh way people are measuring potholes at a local mall. Notes and references from today's show: Federal workers: US announced job cuts surge 245% in February on federal government layoffs [Reuters] How NIH cuts could stall Pittsburgh's economy [Axios Pittsburgh] At Steelworkers HQ, Deluzio and Lee speak with Pitt researchers about impact of NIH funding cuts [WESA] 3 Western Pa. federal buildings listed, then removed, to be closed or sold [TribLive] Employees cut by feds could get Pa., Allegheny County jobs [TribLive] From psychosis to sleep to drug resistance, these Pittsburgh research efforts are threatened by Trump spending cuts, orders [PublicSource] Trump administration plans to cut 80,000 employees from Veterans Affairs, according to internal memo [AP] JOBS: Career Opportunities for Impacted Federal Workers [Allegheny County]  JOBS: Continue Your Public Service with the Commonwealth [Commonwealth of Pennsylvania] Acting police chief resigns: Mayor Ed Gainey's pick for Pittsburgh police chief, Christopher Ragland, is withdrawing name, leaving force [KDKA] Leadership vacuum: Ragland withdraws as Pittsburgh police chief candidate, plans to retire [TribLive] Pittsburgh City Council members say 'good riddance' to former acting police chief in ethics debate [WESA] Police Chief Out, Broken Vending Machines, & Big Bucks for Downtown [City Cast Pittsburgh]  Library & PRT: Pittsburgh's Carnegie Library sees rise in patrons, but worries about balancing books in the future [WESA] Pittsburgh Regional Transit service report shows minor ridership drop [Pittsburgh Union Progress] Annual Service Report [Pittsburgh Regional Transit]  What else we're thinking about: How Well Do You Know Pittsburgh? Take This Quiz! [City Cast Pittsburgh] Pittsburgh Mills potholes — much frustration, few answers [TribLive] A young great horned owl is rescued after falling down 100 feet from its Pittsburgh nest [KDKA] Waddle-ful News: The National Aviary is overjoyed to share the arrival of not one but TWO African Penguin chicks! [@national_aviary]  Learn more about the sponsors of this March 7th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens City Theatre Fulton Commons Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra KESEM 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the most dreaded time of the year: tax season! If you're feeling confused or overwhelmed, we're sharing some local resources that can make the process a little less painful. Executive producer Mallory Falk and Hey Pittsburgh editor Francesca Dabecco are rounding up sites where you can get free tax prep help, explaining what you need to know about Allegheny County's property tax increase, and sharing tips for saving money when you file. Notes and references from today's show: Does Allegheny County Really Need a Tax Increase? [City Cast Pittsburgh] Property Tax Calculator [Allegheny County] Homestead Exemption Information [Allegheny County] Allegheny County property tax bill lacks new payment deadlines [TribLive] Push for property tax reassessment likely to continue, per Pittsburgh schools' top lawyer [PublicSource] Where To Get Free Tax Help in Pittsburgh in 2025 [City Cast Pittsburgh] Learn more about the sponsors of this February 19th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens Pittsburgh Marathon - Use code CITYCAST15 for 15% off any event Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Rocky discusses Allegheny County politics full 1636 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:27:03 +0000 0HbBLxkyD7zfvCARB4zYndavqHSDbfNi news,a-newscasts,top picks Marty Griffin news,a-newscasts,top picks Joe Rocky discusses Allegheny County politics On-demand selections from Marty's show on Newsradio 1020 KDKA , airing weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News News News News news News News News News News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-lin

If you can't bring yourself to watch the actual Super Bowl this weekend (pour one out for the Steelers!), you can at least catch some four-legged Pittsburghers in another big game. The mayoral race is looking tight — at least when it comes to fundraising. And there's some good news from the state legislature for Pennsylvanians with food allergies. Plus, the City Cast Pittsburgh team got a special sneak peak of the new terminal at the Pittsburgh International Airport. Notes and references from today's show: Allegheny County lawmakers propose House bill to require food allergy warnings in restaurants [WESA] Pittsburgh's Allergen-Sensitive Eateries [Table Magazine] Gainey and O'Connor deadlocked in campaign fundraising for Pittsburgh mayor race [PublicSource] Gainey, O'Connor talk budget, traffic in mayoral debate [TribLive] Polish Hill bar nominated as Pittsburgh's first LGBTQ historic site [WESA] Estate, developer sue historic nominators of famed Pittsburgh gay bar Donny's Place [WESA] U.S. Steel Clairton plant explosion sends two workers to hospital, idles battery [Allegheny Front] Paws Across Pittsburgh, Animal Friends puppies to play in Puppy Bowl XXI [KDKA] Learn more about the sponsors of this February 7th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh Museums and Gardens Pittsburgh Marathon - Use code CITYCAST15 for 15% off any event Fulton Commons 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allegheny County Treasurer Erica Brusselars explains the tax bill delay full 555 Fri, 07 Feb 2025 18:53:50 +0000 MK0B7NAL5WA3kSYYlllSBb86VLPS2M2M pittsburgh,local news,taxes,allegheny county,emailnewsletter,news,a-newscasts,top picks Marty Griffin pittsburgh,local news,taxes,allegheny county,emailnewsletter,news,a-newscasts,top picks Allegheny County Treasurer Erica Brusselars explains the tax bill delay On-demand selections from Marty's show on Newsradio 1020 KDKA , airing weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News News News News news News News News News News False https://player.amperw

This week on The Allegheny Front, a special report. It's been two years since the the Norfolk Southern train derailed near the Pennsylvania-Ohio border. Researchers have been looking at how the toxic chemicals released in the disaster could impact people's health, and many who lived nearby still have health questions. A Western Pennsylvania Congressman is calling on leaders in Washington to pass rail safety legislation. Also, Gov. Josh Shapiro touts an agreement to prevent spike in electricity bills. Fifteen environmental justice communities in Allegheny County are now eligible to receive funds to address climate change. A festival in central Pennsylvania celebrates the American chestnut, while educating about its conservation struggles. We're independent and non-profit, and we don't get money from WESA, WPSU or any other radio station. So we must turn to you, our listeners, for support. Take action today so we can continue to keep you informed.  Donate today.  Or send us a check to: The Allegheny Front, 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, 15203.  And thanks! 

A commercial poultry flock in eastern Pennsylvania has tested positive for HPAI, more commonly known as bird flu, while geese found dead in Adams County also tested positive for the virus. They are the first two cases in Pennsylvania this year. School-based health centers in Pennsylvania help people in both urban and rural areas overcome barriers to accessible healthcare. Democrats and Republicans are racing to pick a nominee to replace the late Representative Matt Gergely in the 35th state House District. Fifteen environmental justice communities in Allegheny County are now eligible to receive a combined $930,000 for climate change projects. An American extradited from France in a 2013 Gettysburg College sexual assault case has waived his right to a court hearing Adams County. Attending a county fair is good for Pennsylvania's economy, according to the results of a study, ordered by the state Department of Agriculture. Penn State has lured Tom Knowles away from Ohio State. The Nittany Lions have hired him as their defensive coordinator. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The midstate is enduring a round of bitter cold temperatures -- following a winter storm that dropped four to six inches of snow in Central Pennsylvania. Tonight, a cold weather advisory goes into effect from seven until noon Wednesday. County investigations into thousands of poorly completed voter registration forms may get taken up by the new state attorney general. Today's inaugural parade will have a bit of a Pennsylvania flavor as it moves through Washington, D.C., after President-elect Donald Trump takes the oath of office. A red restored wagon pulled by six Belgian horses from Wyoming County will represent the Commonwealth. A member of the state House has died Representative Matt Gergely of Allegheny County was 45. The flu is on the rise in parts of Central Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia Eagles are headed to the NFC championship game, after beating the Rams 28-22. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our first Friday news roundup of the new year, and we're catching up on a bunch of stories, from detention and deportation to the governor's sports tickets to higher turnpike tolls. Plus, we've got the latest on the PA Farm Show butter sculpture, an important “I Voted” sticker contest, and ways to watch Pittsburgh on TV while you're staying in and staying warm. Notes and references from today's show: This week's Hey Pittsburgh trivia! Marc Fogel's family says they have “more hope than we have ever” after “wrongfully detained” designation [KDKA] Fetterman cosponsors GOP-led Laken Riley bill, one of the few Democrats backing it [The Inquirer] The House GOP's first bill of 2025 could enable a Ken Paxton power grab [MSNBC] This year's 5% Pennsylvania Turnpike toll increase comes with new toll gantries and rate calculations [Union Progress] Campaign funds, secretive nonprofit pay for Josh Shapiro's sports tickets [SpotlightPA] Under Shapiro, half of clemency recommendations remain unsigned [SpotlightPA] Josh Shapiro wasn't on the ballot this year, but still spent millions campaigning. Here's where the money went. [SpotlightPA] Allegheny County Councilman Sam DeMarco resigns to work for Sen. Dave McCormick [KDKA] Iulia Vann named as Allegheny County health director [PublicSource] Advocates ‘hopeful' about change under Allegheny County Jail warden nominee [WESA] "I Voted" Sticker Contest [Allegheny County]  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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The state House has re-elected Democrat Joanna McClinton as Speaker, even with the absence of an Allegheny County representative. The University of Pennsylvania recently settled a lawsuit with a COVID-19 vaccine maker over unpaid royalties for using its technology. The second annual mullet competition at the Pennsylvania Farm Show has been all business in the front but a party in the back. Pennsylvania's senior U.S. Senator has signed onto a GOP proposal to require federal authorities to detain undocumented immigrants arrested for theft-related crimes. A Georgia couple is facing 252 counts in connection with a bus that was discovered last year in Adams County that was filled with neglected animals. In an era that is now long gone, a trip to the Orange Bowl meant a break from the rough weather up north and the capper to a successful season that might even end with a championship trophy in the case. This season, for Penn State and Notre Dame, it’s the latest stop in the “One and Done” tour that college football has become. You may have done some crazy things on New Year’s Eve … but chances are it didn’t involve driving hundreds of miles to follow a giant yellow marshmallow chick around the country. Check out Peepsfest and meet super-fans - or as they’re known in the business -- ”M-V-PEEPS."Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allegheny county Director of Public Works Stephen Shanley calls in to talk about the roads and protocols they're taking to keep roads safe.

It's been a big year for Allegheny County. Our leaders added more housing, passed a budget with the first property tax increase in more than a decade, and even honored legendary hockey star Jaromir Jagr with a proclamation. We're asking County Executive Sara Innamorato to look back on her first full year in office – and play a little game inspired by Spotify Wrapped. Learn more about the sponsor of this December 17th episode: Jones Dairy Farm 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new horse has entered the mayor's race. Corey O'Connor has been a city councilor, most recently, the Allegheny County controller — in charge of keeping track of how we spend (and should not spend) taxpayer money. And he's even former mayor Bob O'Connor's son. Today we're excited to share a conversation from our news partner Next Generation Newsroom and reporter Colleen Hammond, who talked to O'Connor on the eve of his big official announcement.  Read Colleen's reporting on O'Connor's campaign here. Listen to our most recent interview with Mayor Ed Gainey here. Learn more about the sponsor of this December 17th episode: Jones Dairy Farm 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever sat down with a glass and nosed and tasted it, and found a ton of notes you didn't know you could get in whiskey. Rye whiskey has done that for me, the spice and sweet, the tart and the fruit. Lets take a trip on the rye side. But first our sponsors are having some great holiday deals go check them out. Badmotivatorbarrels.com/shop/?aff=3 Hinterhausdiatilling.com https://www.instagram.com/zsmithwhiskeyandmixology?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Patreon.com/the_whiskeyshaman Rye whiskey is a type of American whiskey made with at least 51% rye grain:  Ingredients: Rye whiskey is made from a mash bill that includes rye, corn, malted barley, and other grains. The mash bill can range from 51–100% rye.  Taste: Rye whiskey has a spicier, drier taste than bourbon because rye is spicier than corn. It often has a black pepper or clove-like taste.  Distillation: Rye whiskey is distilled to no more than 160 U.S. proof (80% abv).  Aging: Rye whiskey is aged in charred, new oak barrels.  Rye whiskey can refer to two different, but related, types of whiskey: American rye whiskey, which is similar to bourbon whiskey, but must be distilled from at least 51 percent rye grain Canadian whisky, which is often referred to as (and often labelled as) rye whisky for historical reasons, although it may or may not actually include any rye grain in its production process. American rye whiskey Rye grain must make up at least 51% of the mash bill of a rye whiskey in the United States. In the United States, rye whiskey is, by law, made from a mash of at least 51 percent rye. (The other ingredients in the mash are usually corn and malted barley.)[citation needed] It is distilled to no more than 160 U.S. proof (80% abv) and aged in charred, new oak barrels. The whiskey must be put in the barrels at no more than 125 proof (62.5% abv). Rye whiskey that has been aged for at least two years and has not been blended with other spirits may be further designated as straight, as in "straight rye whiskey".[1] Rye whiskey was historically the prevalent whiskey in the northeastern states, especially Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland. Pittsburgh was the center of rye whiskey production in the late 1700s and early 1800s.[2] By 1808, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania farmers were selling half a barrel for each man, woman and child in the country.[3] By the 1880s, Joseph F. Sinnott's distillery, Moore and Sinnott, located in Monongahela, Pennsylvania, was the largest producer of rye whiskey, with a capacity of 30,000 barrels a year.[4][5] In 1886, rye whiskey was produced in 17 states.[6] Rye whiskey largely disappeared after Prohibition. A few brands, such as Old Overholt, survived, although by the late 1960s former Pennsylvania brands like Old Overholt were being distilled mostly in Kentucky.[7] In the early 21st century, an expanding number of rye whiskey brands are produced by Campari Group (Wild Turkey Rye), Diageo (George Dickel Rye and Bulleit Rye), Heaven Hill (Pikesville Rye and Rittenhouse Rye), Suntory Global Spirits (Old Overholt and Jim Beam Rye), The Sazerac Company (Col. E. H. Taylor, Sazerac Rye, and Thomas H. Handy), and various smaller companies. A particularly large producer is MGP of Indiana (formerly known as Lawrenceburg Distillers Indiana), which is a distiller for many brands that are marketed by others (including some of the large companies previously listed).[8][9]

We're more than halfway through our end-of-the-year fundraiser. Between now and December 31st, we hope to raise $15,000 to help fund our work in the year ahead. We're independent and non-profit, and we don't get money from WESA, WPSU or any other radio station. So we must turn to you, our listeners, for support. Take action today so we can continue to keep you informed. All donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar to double your impact. Donate today.  Or send us a check to: The Allegheny Front, 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh, 15203.  And thanks!    This week's episode: Companies in Sweden are beginning to make steel without fossil fuels. Can it work in the US, which still relies on coal? A holiday shopping guide aims to make it easier to choose refurbished electronics to fulfill your gift list, It's December and that means migrant crows set up winter roosts in cities. Also, PennEnergy will pay a $2 million civil penalty, and reduce pollution from its facilities, in a proposed settlement with the Justice Department. The Mountain Valley Pipeline has had more issues with erosion control. An energy company with facilities in Turtle Creek, in Allegheny County, just got a boost from the U.S. Department of Energy. More than $3 million in new federal funds will help conserve trout streams in the mountainous areas of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York in the first tri-state initiative of its kind in the Delaware River watershed. The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is about to take flight.

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It's the Friday news roundup! Allegheny County passed a compromise budget for 2025 with the first property tax increase in more than a decade. We're explaining how we got here and where that money's going. Plus, a state Supreme Court ruling means local gun reform probably isn't in the cards, and President-elect Donald Trump is doubling down on his opposition to the U.S. Steel deal. Discussed in today's episode: Official Max trailer for “The Pitt” [YouTube] Does Allegheny County Really Need a Tax Increase? [City Cast Pittsburgh] Allegheny County 1.7 mill property tax hikes passes by narrowest margin [PublicSource] A court loss isn't the end of the fight for stricter gun laws in Pa., advocates say [Spotlight PA] Pittsburgh efforts to regulate firearms likely dead after state Supreme Court ruling [WESA] Trump vows to block Japanese steelmaker from buying US Steel, pledges tax incentives and tariffs [AP] 'Gut punch': Trump upsets local union leaders by opposing U.S. Steel-Nippon deal [TribLive] Learn more about the sponsors of this December 6th episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Autism Pittsburgh 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haley Province and her boyfriend, Bobby Bender, face aggravated assault, child endangering and conspiracy charges after police in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania said Province's children suffered serious injuries in their care. Doctors found the two-year-old and three-year-old boys had fractures to their legs, ribs and one had cell damage to his brain. The two-year-old also tested positive for cocaine. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy looks at the disturbing case in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: If you're ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to leave your couch. To start your claim, visit: https://www.forthepeople.com/CrimeFixHost:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5Guest:Marian Braccia https://www.linkedin.com/in/marian-braccia-024634133/CRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Daniel CamachoGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sacrifice zones are areas where people have been left to live in conditions that threaten life itself, from toxic industrial pollution to the deadly, intensifying effects of man-made climate change. In a more just and less cruel society, the very concept of a “sacrifice zone” wouldn't exist. And yet, in America, after decades of deregulation and public disinvestment, more working-class communities are becoming sacrifice zones, and more of us are being set up for sacrifice at the altars of corporate greed and government abandonment. America's sacrifice zones are no longer extreme outliers; they are, in fact, a harrowing model of the future that lies in store for most of us if the corporate monsters, corporate politicians, and Wall Street vampires destroying our communities aren't stopped. And residents of different sacrifice zones across the country, fellow workers on the frontlines of all this reckless and preventable destruction, are connecting with each other, learning from one another, and working together to fight back. In this Working People liveshow, recorded on Oct. 19 at Red Emma's worker cooperative bookstore, cafe, and community events space in Baltimore, we speak with a special panel of residents from four different sacrifice zones in the US about how the situations they're facing in their own communities and their struggles for justice and accountability are connected. Panelists include: Hilary Flint, communications director of Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community and a former resident of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, a few miles from the site of the Feb 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical disaster in East Palestine, Ohio; Melanie Meade, a community organizer, educator, and life-long resident of Clairton, Pennsylvania, the site of US Steel's Clairton Coke Works, which was named the most toxic air polluter in Allegheny County in a 2021 report by PennEnvironment; Elise Keaton Wade, a real estate attorney by trade, longtime environmental justice activist, and a native of Southern West Virginia; Angela “Angie” Shaneyfelt, a resident of Curtis Bay in South Baltimore, who lives just blocks away from an open air coal terminal owned and operated by rail giant CSX Transportation, which has been polluting her community for generations. Special thanks to Dr. Nicole Fabricant and the South Baltimore Community Land Trust for organizing this live show. Additional links/info below… Coal-Free Curtis Bay Facebook page and Instagram South Baltimore Community Land Trust website, Twitter/X page, Facebook page, and Instagram Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community website, Facebook page, Instagram, and Twitter/X page Hilary's Instagram Nicole Fabricant's Instagram Melanie's Facebook page Angela's Facebook page Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, "South Baltimore residents on the toxic reality of living in a 'sacrifice zone'" Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, "East Palestine residents demand fully-funded healthcare" Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “One year later, East Palestine residents want Norfolk-Southern held accountable” Maximillian Alvarez, The Real News Network, “‘Towns are gone': In Helene-devastated Asheville, NC, volunteers battle misinformation and ‘apocalyptic' wreckage” Maximillian Alvarez, In These Times / The Real News Network, "Scenes from a sacrifice zone: South Baltimore residents fight back against industrial pollution" Maximillian Alvarez & Molly Crabapple, In These Times, “Wasteland warriors” Laura Gottesdiener, The Nation, “You can wipe out coal, but you can't bring the mountains back” Nicole Fabricant, University of California Press, Fighting to Breathe: Race, Toxicity, and the Rise of Youth Activism in Baltimore Nicole Fabricant, The Real News Network, “Opinion | CSX explosion in Curtis Bay should alarm Baltimore City and accelerate real change” Adam Willis, The Baltimore Banner, "A state-backed report found coal dust across Curtis Bay. CSX isn't convinced" Melanie Meade, PublicSource, “Family history, loss and hopes for a bright future fuel my fight for clean air in Clairton” Daniel Shailer, PublicSource, “The Mon Valley holds its breath as the latest U.S. Steel settlement promises a fresh approach” Permanent links below… Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music… Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme Song   Studio Production: Max Alvarez Post-Production: Jules Taylor

Sacrifice zones are areas where people have been left to live in conditions that threaten life itself, from toxic industrial pollution to the deadly, intensifying effects of man-made climate change. In a more just and less cruel society, the very concept of a “sacrifice zone” wouldn't exist. And yet, in America, after decades of deregulation and public disinvestment, more working-class communities are becoming sacrifice zones, and more of us are being set up for sacrifice at the altars of corporate greed and government abandonment.America's sacrifice zones are no longer extreme outliers; they are, in fact, a harrowing model of the future that lies in store for most of us if the corporate monsters, corporate politicians, and Wall Street vampires destroying our communities aren't stopped. And residents of different sacrifice zones across the country, fellow workers on the frontlines of all this reckless and preventable destruction, are connecting with each other, learning from one another, and working together to fight back. In this Working People liveshow, recorded on Oct. 19 at Red Emma's worker cooperative bookstore, cafe, and community events space in Baltimore, we speak with a special panel of residents from four different sacrifice zones in the US about how the situations they're facing in their own communities and their struggles for justice and accountability are connected.Panelists include: Hilary Flint, communications director of Beaver County Marcellus Awareness Community and a former resident of Beaver County, Pennsylvania, a few miles from the site of the Feb 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical disaster in East Palestine, Ohio; Melanie Meade, a community organizer, educator, and life-long resident of Clairton, Pennsylvania, the site of US Steel's Clairton Coke Works, which was named the most toxic air polluter in Allegheny County in a 2021 report by PennEnvironment; Elise Keaton Wade, a real estate attorney by trade, longtime environmental justice activist, and a native of Southern West Virginia; Angela “Angie” Shaneyfelt, a resident of Curtis Bay in South Baltimore, who lives just blocks away from an open air coal terminal owned and operated by rail giant CSX Transportation, which has been polluting her community for generations.Special thanks to Dr. Nicole Fabricant and the South Baltimore Community Land Trust for organizing this live show.For full show notes and transcript, click here. Featured Music: Jules Taylor, “Working People” Theme SongStudio Production: Max AlvarezPost-Production: Jules TaylorHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

Welcome to the upEND 2024 Convening! This episode was recorded live in Houston, TX on October 10, 2024.  Our liberation movements are intertwined. What are our strengths and opportunities in working together to achieve our collective goals? Guest host Corey Best moderates a conversation with activists working against prisons, immigrant detention, family policing, and more. Episode Guests:   Corey B. Best is a Black father, community organizer, activist, and leader. Originally from Washington, DC, Corey now resides in Florida. Corey has attached himself to “justice doing” — a movement and never-ending journey of being guided by the principled struggle to advance racial justice within this nation's child welfare and human service delivery systems.  This work puts Corey in front of more than 10,000 professionals annually and has afforded him with the fundamental knowledge about the importance of connecting to something bigger than himself–allowing perspective, pain, truth, joy, and vulnerability to surface in search of meaningful, collective impact.  In all his endeavors, Corey brings a deepened historical and contemporary analysis of the invention of race, racism, systems of oppression and how those systems interconnect to produce white advantage gaps.   Tanisha Long (she/her) is the Allegheny County community organizer for ALC. She holds a BA in English writing and a minor in legal studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Before her work with ALC, Tanisha organized the Black Lives Matter Pittsburgh and Southwest PA organization working to fight systemic racial injustice. Since 2008, Tanisha has organized rallies and direct actions centered around climate change, voting rights, and mass incarceration. She is also the founder of RE Visions, a nonprofit committed to creating a more equitable learning environment for students of color. Tanisha believes there is a power at the intersection of art & activism; she hopes to use her passion for storytelling to both center and better the lives of those impacted by our inequitable justice systems.   Tarek Ismail is Associate Professor at CUNY Law School, where co-directs the Family Law Practice Clinic and Family Defense Practicum, and is counsel to CUNY Law's Creating Law Enforcement Accountability & Responsibility (CLEAR) project.   Jennefer Canales-Pelaez joined the ILRC in 2022. Jennefer has advocated for immigrant rights from the age of 11 when she advocated for her father's immigration status to the President at the time, George W. Bush. Although her father was ultimately deported, Jennefer dedicated her life and career to ensuring that no one else experiences the trauma she felt at the age of 11. She graduated from Occidental College with a B.A. in Sociology in 2012 and earned her Juris Doctor from Southwestern Law School in 2016. Jennefer is a member of the State Bar of Texas and California. She is also admitted in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Jennefer has been involved with ICE out of LA, Southwestern Immigration Law Clinic, National Immigration Law Center (NILC), Esperanza Immigrant Rights Project, Immigrant Defenders Law Center (IMMDEF), Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) and worked with the Los Angeles Immigration Court. Jennefer is a former board member and co-president of the National Lawyers Guild-LA Chapter, and former Apen Ideas Scholar. After moving back to her hometown, Houston, Texas in 2019, she represented survivors of gender-based violence at Tahirih Justice Center prior to joining the ILRC. Jennefer was nominated as one of Houston's Unsung Heros in 2020.  Episode Notes:  Support the work of upEND: upendmovement.org/donate Watch the full video of this session: https://upendmovement.org/event/live-upend-podcast-recording/  Read the episode transcript: upendmovement.org/podcast/2024-convening

Donald Trump took the White House and Republicans swept races all across the state. If you live in Allegheny County, where almost 60% of registered voters cast a ballot for VP Kamala Harris, yesterday's election results may not be what you wanted. So we're sharing some of our favorite comfort foods around the city, whether you're looking to eat your feelings all by yourself or share a meal with loved ones.  Need even more suggestions? Check out this post in the Pittsburgh subreddit with recommendations for local comfort food. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 7th episode: Pittsburgh Opera Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council 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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pennsylvania and the nation turned very red last night. The City Cast Pittsburgh team is running down the Allegheny County ballot, sharing state and federal winners, how we here in Pittsburgh contributed to the final (still preliminary, not yet certified) results, and what to expect over the next few days. Find more results in today's edition of the Hey Pittsburgh newsletter.  Learn more about the sponsors of this November 6th episode: Pittsburgh Opera Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the day before the election, which means — if you haven't voted yet — you are almost out of time to study up on the candidates running for office. Today we're running through the big races you'll see on your ballot in Pittsburgh, plus a little preview of what happens tomorrow when the polls close.  Reminder, if you filled in a mail-in ballot in Allegheny County, it's too late to bring it to the post office, so head to one of the county's ballot return sites. If you're showing up to the polls, see what's on your ballot here.  Learn more about the sponsors of this November 4th episode: Pittsburgh Opera Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the Friday news roundup! Pittsburgh police chief Larry Scirotto officially retires today after just 16 months on the job. We're talking about what happened and how his new career as a college basketball referee contributed to “broken trust” between Mayor Ed Gainey and City Council. Downtown's getting over $600 million for a makeover, but we're not counting our development chickens just yet. And a county program to make Narcan more accessible has had some ups and downs. Plus, we're sharing some fun Pittsburgh celebrity news, including Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's stance on Gaza and rapper Wiz Khalifa's WashCo house hitting the market. We always cite our sources: There's some tension between the Mayor's office and City Council after Pittsburgh police chief Larry Scirotto retired to pursue a job as a basketball referee.  Allegheny County's Health Department is looking to distribute more Narcan, but some of their Narcan vending machines aren't functional after getting installed in August. The City of Pittsburgh's starting up their needle exchange program again.  Gov. Josh Shapiro came to Pittsburgh to announce $600 million dollars for revitalization Downtown. Find an overview of the plan here. The Post-Gazette strike continues, and a recent hearing will continue in November. Mission of Mercy is running a free dental, vision, and hearing clinic Downtown this weekend. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 1st episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Luray Caverns 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our region's top elected official just released a proposed budget for 2025, and it includes our first tax increase in more than a decade. We're sitting down with County Executive Sara Innamorato to talk about why she pitched something she knows will be super unpopular, what's at stake, and how you can get involved. You can catch all the action from past and present County Council meetings on YouTube. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 28th episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Luray Caverns 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Radio episode from 10/21/24 watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAbgp20Junk&t=7s

Allegheny County could have election night returns sooner than expected, thanks to pandemic-era investments in ballot sorting technology, a new design for mail-in envelopes, and an all-hands-on-deck approach to Election Day. Another feather in our cap? We're much faster and more efficient than Philly. County communications director Abigail Gardner explains what makes us so much better than the rest of the state. It's also the last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania. Have questions? We created a 2024 voter registration checklist and a guide to voting by mail.  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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erin Dalton, Director of the Department of Human Services at Allegheny County, Pennslyvania and Mariana Escallón Barrios, an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy joined the podcast to discuss data driven health organizations. They shared how the County integrates data to predict outcomes better, the partnership between the County and the University, and what projects they are looking forward to in the future. This episode was recorded at the 2024 ICMA Conference in Pittsburgh, PA. Host: Meredith Reynolds

Rodeos are coming back to the city, but no one in Harrisburg wants to claim credit for their return. Pumpkin spice coffee is apparently a Pennsylvania creation, VP candidate JD Vance had a not-great time at a local Primanti's, and thanks to Microsoft, the nuclear power plant Three Mile Island could get new life on the electrical grid.  Plus, it's the last day of our fall membership campaign and WE NEED YOU to become a member today. It takes a lot to keep City Cast Pittsburgh and Hey Pittsburgh running strong. Your membership helps us cover the cost of bringing you the local stories you care about. If you believe in what we do, become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh today. Every member makes a difference! We always cite our sources: Did you know PA has a claim to inventing pumpkin spice coffee? If you want a taste of the OG, Fasig's Coffee sells their beans online. Microsoft is reopening the nuclear plant on Three Mile Island, and local reactions are mixed.  Primanti's made headlines after a JD Vance campaign visit went awry. The sandwich shop released a statement about the confusion. We're reminiscing on other candidate visits to local Pittsburgh eateries, like Kasich's Oyster House homecoming and the Obamas' love for Pamela's. City Cast has put together a handy voter registration checklist that includes info about finding your polling place. Plus, Allegheny County has a tool that shows you your sample ballot. A new code bill requires rodeos, even if local laws ban them. Learn more about the sponsors of this October 4th episode: Pittsburgh Opera 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch the livestream of the Task Force's hearing, "The Ongoing Investigation of the Butler, Pennsylvania Security Failure: The Secret Service's Reliance on State and Local Law Enforcement." The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. ET.Witnesses include:Mr. Edward Lenz: Sergeant, Adams Township Police Department, Commander, Butler County Emergency Services UnitMr. Drew Blasko: Patrolman, Butler Township Police DepartmentMr. John D. Herold: Lieutenant, Pennsylvania State PoliceMr. Patrick Sullivan: Former United States Secret Service AgentDr. Ariel Goldschmidt: Medical Examiner, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.The goal of the Task Force is to understand what went wrong on the day of the attempted assassination, to ensure accountability, and to prevent such an agency failure from ever happening again. To date, the Task Force has held multiple meetings with law enforcement officials, conducted a number of transcribed interviews, and reviewed thousands of documents.

Hey “yinz,” this is a really good podcast but unless you understand Pittsburgh slang you might not understand it all. Fortunately while our next guest is a lifelong resident of the area where three rivers converge to create the once hallowed ground known as “Three Rivers Stadium,” home to the “Immaculate Reception.” Ron Bohin is an avid O-Scale three rail modeler who graduated from school qualified to be aircraft mechanic, which of course explains how he ended up working for U.S. Steel and eventually became a locomotive engineer. Then after that successful career, it was time to move on to the Port Authority of Allegheny County, now known as Pittsburgh Regional Transit. They needed signal maintainers and when Ron submitted his resume it seemed as though, no one else  could be better qualified. If you're as confused as we are, it's time to fire up the Motorola and give a listen to this podcast, it's actually pretty good!!