About this episode

The episode discusses recent public hearings in Pittsburgh regarding affordable housing, parental leave, and park regulations, along with local World Cup viewing spots and food highlights from Picklesburgh.

It's been a big week for Pittsburgh public hearings! People turned out to share their passionate takes on the city's revised affordable housing bill, the county's paid parental leave proposal, and a debate about whether to keep Serpentine Drive in Schenley Park car-free. Host Megan Harris, producer Sophia Lo, and contributor Colin Williams dig into the debates. Plus, we share the best local spots for watching the World Cup, some bittersweet Mister Rogers news, and the pickle "delicacies" we plan to avoid at this year's expanded Picklesburgh. (No offense to any vendors, it's tough to pull off an edible pickle ice cream!) And in our members-only bonus segment, Megan is sharing a dispatch from the first Costco in PA to sell alcohol — and whether it's worth a trip to Cranberry for some bulk booze. Notes and references from today’s show: Pittsburgh planners swing behind optional affordable housing proposal [Public Source] Parents say paid leave would be a savior, but employers say costs could shut them down [Public Source] The long and winding history of Serpentine Drive in Squirrel Hill takes another twist [P-G] Steelers and Acrisure Stadium announce lineup for Pennsylvania World Cup…

People in this episode

Host: Megan Harris

Topics covered

• affordable housing
• public hearings
• World Cup watch parties
• Schenley Park
• local food
• parental leave

Keywords

• Pittsburgh
• affordable housing
• World Cup
• Schenley Park
• Picklesburgh
• parental leave
• local food
• public hearings

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Public Source, P-G, KDKA, Riverhounds, Visit Pittsburgh, WESA

Places: Pittsburgh, Schenley Park

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