About this episode

The episode discusses Pittsburgh's inclusionary zoning policy, election results, and features a segment on summer activities.

A new iteration of Pittsburgh’s contentious inclusionary zoning policy is headed back to the City Planning Commission. City Cast’s Megan Harris and Sophia Lo are with contributor Colin Williams to talk about how we got here and what we expect at the public hearing June 2. Plus, primary election results, a new baby lion, and our hopes for the NFL Draft clock. Stick around for the members-only segment, featuring our picks for our Pittsburgh summer bucket list. Not a member? Become one now at membership.citycast.fm. Notes and references from today’s show: Voters pass ballot referendum on Pittsburgh’s public notice practice [TribLive] Primary loss by Allegheny County Council president a sign of the times [Public Source] Most Pittsburgh votes go to Democrats in PA primary election 2026 [USA Today] Write-in votes in four Allegheny County House races could have an impact in November [WESA] Citywide inclusionary zoning swapped for bonus program [Public Source] Pennsylvania fruit crops decimated by warm April and hard freezes [WESA] Lion Cub Born at Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium [Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium] Second Glen Hazel bald eaglet dies; avian flu suspected and testing nixed [P-G] Learn…

People in this episode

Hosts: Megan Harris, Sophia Lo

Guest: Colin Williams

Topics covered

• inclusionary zoning
• Pittsburgh elections
• NFL Draft
• local news
• summer activities

Keywords

• inclusionary zoning
• Pittsburgh elections
• baby lion
• NFL Draft
• summer bucket list

Sponsors

PGH Cultural Trust, PGH Book Fest, Window Nation, Pittsburgh Steelers, The Frick Pittsburgh

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City Planning Commission, TribLive, Public Source, USA Today, WESA, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, P-G

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