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Pittsburgh Local PulsePittsburgh Local Pulse: Cold Front, Tiny Homes, Job Openings, and Honoring Local History [140 characters]Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Saturday, September 6th, 2025.We’re waking up to cool temperatures and a damp start across our neighborhoods today. A cold front is pushing through and bringing some rain, which could get heavier south and east of the city this morning. Temperatures are hovering around 60 degrees and will barely budge, staying in the low to mid 60s as the day goes on. For listeners headed out, especially to tailgate for Pitt’s game against Central Michigan at Acrisure Stadium, expect a cloudy, cool kickoff with possible light showers in the second half...
2025-09-0603 minPittsburgh Local PulsePittsburgh Local Pulse: Muggy Weather, House Fire, Downtown Construction, and Skydiving GrandmaGood morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Saturday, August 23, 2025.We wake up today to muggy weather and the chance of scattered showers, so let’s keep umbrellas handy if we’re heading out. Temperatures are set to reach the low eighties, with the cloud cover sticking around much of the day. Weekend events may see sprinkles, but there’s enough dry time to get outside and enjoy the city.Breaking news this morning centers on a house fire under investigation by Pennsylvania State Police. This is the same property in Plum that suffered an explosion last m...
2025-08-2303 minPittsburgh Local PulseSaturday Morning Updates: Cooling Stations, Shootings, Trash Delays, and Community Mural in PittsburghGood morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Saturday, August second. Our city wakes up to a cooler, partly cloudy morning after Friday’s storms rolled through. Look for temperatures today in the low eighties with high humidity, so keep that water handy if you are heading outside. City officials have reopened rec center cooling stations across several neighborhoods, especially around the Hill District, Homewood, and the Northside, after last week’s heat wave. Those will stay open through today.Turning to breaking news, yesterday afternoon saw a burst of police activity downtown. A man and woman were shot...
2025-08-0203 minPittsburgh Local PulsePittsburgh Heat, Ramp Closures, and Cultural Landmarks: This Week's Local PulseGood morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Saturday, July 26, 2025.We begin today with a heat advisory from Allegheny County. The Code Red Heat Advisory is extended through today and again on Monday. Temperatures will push into the mid-nineties with humidity driving the heat index even higher. The city reminds us all to check on neighbors, especially seniors, and to stay hydrated. Outdoor events and sports might be impacted, so be sure to confirm start times before heading out.If you plan to drive across town this morning, PennDOT is conducting ramp inspections along the Parkway...
2025-07-2603 min
Tim Talks: Behavioral HealthDr. Summer Gainey | Personalizing Outcomes in ABA & Preparing for What’s NextIn this episode of Tim Talks: ABA Therapy, host Timothy Zercher sits down with Dr. Summer Gainey, BCBA-D, to explore what it really means to lead outcomes-driven care without losing sight of personalization. Summer shares how her team balances data with human connection, why meaningful goals don’t always fit neatly into a report, and how her policy work in Texas shapes her approach to clinical leadership. From growing in competitive markets to preparing for the future of AI regulation - this conversation is a must for any ABA leader thinking beyond the clinic walls.
2025-07-2410 minPittsburgh Local PulseHeatwave, Flooding, Budget Woes: Pittsburgh's Summer Challenges | Pittsburgh Local PulseGood morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Thursday, July 24th, 2025.We start with a Code Red Heat Advisory across Allegheny County today and tomorrow, with temperatures expected to soar well over 90 degrees. CitiParks has opened six cooling centers spread across Beechview, Brighton Heights, Greenfield, Homewood, Sheraden, and South Side. All are open from eight in the morning until seven at night—these places offer a safe, cool spot for anyone needing relief, not just seniors. If you or someone you know needs help finding a nearby cooling center, call 2-1-1. The county is pulling out extra st...
2025-07-2403 minPittsburgh Local PulseRed Line Shutdown, Backpack Drives, and more - Pittsburgh Local Pulse for July 8, 2025Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Tuesday, July 8th, 2025.We start with breaking news today as Pittsburgh Regional Transit begins a major rail replacement project on the Red Line. Starting this morning, the Red Line will be closed near Dawn Station for almost two weeks. Commuters should plan for bus shuttles and expect delays, especially during rush hour, so check alternate routes if you need to get downtown or through the South Hills today.Weatherwise, after a cool start, we expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s. Air quality is good...
2025-07-0803 min
HCS Talks - featuring Superintendent, Dr. Raymond HaynesWrapping Up the School Year RightIn this final episode of Season 2 of HCS Talks, Superintendent Raymond Haynes reconnects with Dr. Brittny Gainey, Hampton City Schools social worker and licensed clinical social worker, for a thoughtful wrap-up to the school year. Dr. Gainey shares insights on the emotions students and staff may be feeling as summer begins, offers practical tips for decompressing, and discusses ways families can create structure and emotional balance during the break. From setting boundaries to avoiding the comparison trap, this conversation emphasizes the importance of self-care, rest, and reflection. It's a meaningful close to the season, filled with encouragement for both...
2025-06-1226 min
City Cast PittsburghNew Driving Rules, Mac Miller Bobbleheads & Free Summer Films and ConcertsYou better think twice before grabbing your cell phone on PA roads. New distracted driving rules take effect in June, and you could face $200 in fees if you get caught texting or talking — even while stopped at a red light. City Cast Pittsburgh’s Megan Harris & Sophia Lo share some new news about the mayoral election (turnout wasn’t all bad?); why the South Side was transformed into an 1800s movie set (and how you can get involved); why Dick’s Sporting Goods is on a spending spree (sneakers and Skenes!); and how to get an Uber Eats coupon just for...
2025-05-2337 minPittsburgh Local Pulse"Tornado Watch, Mayoral Upset, and Community Resilience: Your Pittsburgh Local Pulse Update"Good morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Thursday, May 22, 2025.Pittsburgh is under a Tornado Watch today until 8 PM, with the National Weather Service warning residents across Allegheny and seven other Pennsylvania counties to stay alert. We're seeing a midday break in the storm activity, but additional heavy rain and severe storms are expected this afternoon. A Flash Flood Warning has also been issued for some counties, so be prepared if you're commuting today.At City Hall, the political landscape has dramatically shifted as Corey O'Connor has unseated Mayor Ed Gainey in Tuesday's primary election. O'Connor...
2025-05-2202 min
Pennsylvania State News and Info TrackerPennsylvania Primary Elections Reshape Political Landscape with Mayoral Upsets and Key Policy BattlesPennsylvania’s political landscape saw significant developments this week as voters turned out for the primary elections in major cities, with Philadelphia and Pittsburgh races commanding statewide attention. In Philadelphia, District Attorney Larry Krasner secured the Democratic nomination against challenger Pat Dugan, a former Municipal Court judge. Krasner, a nationally recognized progressive, received strong support from local Democratic organizations and is set for a third term since there is no Republican candidate for the office this November. His last term was marked by a focus on reducing violent crime and enhancing police accountability, positions that have resonated with supporters advocating on...
2025-05-2104 minPittsburgh Local PulseViolent Incident at PNC Park, Kavan Markwood's Recovery, and Devin Bush Assault Charges - Pittsburgh Local PulseGood morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Tuesday, May 6, 2025.We're tracking several developing stories across the city today. A violent altercation broke out at PNC Park during Sunday's Pirates game between a game day employee and a fan. The employee has been suspended after the incident, which reportedly began when the fan was harassing a concession stand worker. The altercation escalated to physical violence and is now under investigation by both the Pirates organization and Pittsburgh Police.In some positive news from PNC Park, 20-year-old Kavan Markwood, who fell 21 feet from a railing onto the...
2025-05-0602 min
The All About Nothing: PodcastMental Health and Cognitive Decline: A Serious Discussion with Melissa GaineyIn this enlightening episode, we engage in an in-depth discussion with Melissa Gainey, the esteemed founder of In The Garden Counseling, LLC, located in Lexington, South Carolina. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Melissa brings a wealth of experience to the table, including cognitive behavioral therapy, a topic of growing relevance in our society. The conversation delves into the nuances of cognitive assessments, including a notable test administered to President Donald Trump, which Melissa graciously conducts on our host, Barrett Gruber. We explore the multifaceted nature of cognitive health, touching upon its implications for aging individuals and their families, as...
2025-05-031h 08Pittsburgh Local PulsePittsburgh Update: City Events, Mayoral Race, Pet Cremation Scandal, and Sports NewsGood morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Tuesday, April 29, 2025.Mayor Ed Gainey continues his City in the Streets initiative today with an event at Fowler Park on Wilson Avenue in Perry South. Residents can engage with city leadership during this block party-style gathering from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is part of the mayor's Plan for Peace, creating environments that are clean, walkable, and well-lit to address community safety concerns.In political news, Pittsburgh mayoral candidates will participate in a forum tonight. Meanwhile, an editorial in today's Post-Gazette criticizes the current administration's progress on community...
2025-04-2902 min
The Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers ShowJames Pearce Jr.'s NFL Draft Stock, Jordan Gainey Or Jahmai Mashack Back For One More Year, & Kim Caldwell Year 2 With Vol Report's Ryan Sylvia & SB Nation's JP Acosta. Plus, Maryville's Derek Hunt!Chase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by Vol Report's Ryan Sylvia to talk about Tennessee falling to Houston in the Elite Eight (5:00), Zakai Zeigler being Tennessee's best player in the NCAA Tournament, Jordan Gainey vs. Jahmai Mashack for one more year, Lady Vols Sweet 16 loss to Texas, Year 2 scheme questions for Kim Caldwell, and much more. Then, SB Nation's JP Acosta joins the show to talk about James Pearce Jr.'s NFL Draft stock (36:00), if the Falcons should draft him in the first round, Omar Norman Lott's NFL...
2025-04-031h 41
Texas StandardTroops may return to Big Bend National Park
With a hot, dry summer looming, how some state lawmakers want to reduce the risk of wildfires.It’s been decades since active-duty troops patrolled Big Bend. Now they may be headed back to the national park.Nearly two years after one of the deadliest human smuggling incidents in Texas, a look at how victims’ families and survivors are coping.And: We’ll check in with the Texas Newsroom’s Blaise Gainey about the week ahead at the Legislature and what’s coming up for school funding.
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2025-03-0352 minPittsburgh Local PulsePittsburgh Local Pulse: Tragedy, Community Spirit, and Economic UpdatesGood morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for December 21, 2024.We're starting with some breaking news from the past few days. A woman was tragically killed at the intersection of Terrace Street and Darragh Street in early December, and our thoughts are with her family. In other news, hundreds of people in Verona came together on Thursday to support families who lost everything in a fire last week, showing the community's spirit and resilience.Moving on to the job market, the latest unemployment rate for Pittsburgh is at 3.30%, which is lower than the long-term average of 5.62%[2]. While...
2024-12-2103 minPittsburgh Local PulsePittsburgh Pulse: School Shooting Arrest, Job Market Update, Real Estate ChangesGood morning, this is Pittsburgh Local Pulse for Wednesday, December 18, 2024.We start with breaking news from the past 24 hours. A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after nearly a dozen shots were fired outside Pittsburgh Public Schools' Perry High School on Tuesday. Micaiah Wheeler of Forest Hills is facing nearly 30 charges, including eight counts of attempted homicide. Police used surveillance video to identify Wheeler, who was located and arrested in the city's Hill District[4].Moving on to the job market, the latest unemployment rate for Pittsburgh is 3.30%, which is slightly higher than last month's 2.90% but still lower...
2024-12-1803 min
Inside The Industry with James BartholetInside The Industry September 18 with M.C. Gainey and Summer StormGreat broadcast with James' specail guests mainstream actors M.C. Gainey and Summer StormBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/inside-the-industry-with-james-bartholet--5732151/support.
2024-09-191h 22
Travel Party of 5 | Points & Miles for Family TravelScottsdale Staycation (On Points and Miles!) Follow us on Instagram @TravelPartyof5Thanks for finding our podcast! We are a family of 5 who does most of our travel using points and miles and we share how we leverage credit card offers to earn a ton of points/miles so we can afford travel as a larger family.Click here to apply for the Chase Sapphire Cards we refer to in this episode - we used these points to book our hotel on this staycation as well as some flights. And if you've already g...
2024-07-0125 minCity Cast PittsburghRanking Pittsburgh’s City PoolsLater today, Mayor Ed Gainey is announcing which public pools are opening this summer, and since he’ll be hosting his press conference at Bloomfield Beach, we think that’s a good sign for its triumphant return! But if you want to explore more of Pittsburgh’s city pools this summer, you can make your list based off of Jill Terner’s intensely detailed rubric. She’s ranking her favorites so you can make the most of your Pittsburgh poolside summer.You can find Jill’s full rankings from last summer in Pittsburgh City Paper.Learn more a...
2024-06-0318 min
Scottsdale VibesJeff KazmierczakMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, a passion and purpose I’m very passionate about. And Jeff Kazmierczak feels the same, dedicating his career to helping families and children with behavioral health challenges. Now he’s the CEO for MIKID (Mentally Ill Kids in Distress) which provides services to help support families leading an amazing team which helps to strengthen families. To learn more about MiKid Calendar of Events PAC 12 Baseball Tournament @ Scottsdale StadiumMay 21-25 come and watch some of the best college athletes compete for the title of PAC 12...
2024-05-2025 min
Big Easy IdeasS3: EP1 | Innovation on the Third Coast: How, Why, & Why NowWhat can startups and investors learn from CleanTech 1.0? What does the future of ClimateTech investing look like? How do incumbent sectors better manage disruptive forces and embrace change? Paul Holland is a successful veteran of Silicon Valley and serves as Managing Director and VC-in-Residence at Mach49, where he leads the company’s Corporate Venture Investing Practice. Paul has been a GP at Foundation Capital for 18 years, helping take startup companies from zero to IPO or acquisition. He had a stellar operating career, joining Reed Hastings at Pure Software and later Mark Gainey at Kana Communications. In total, Paul helped gen...
2023-03-0729 min
Dare to SoarDare To Soar - 1/7/22Be sure to tune in to "Dare To Soar" as Dr. Summer Gainey Woodside, LCSW Associate Professor & Department Chair at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke talks about "School Social Workers Confidently Steppinginto Leadership Roles."
2023-01-0752 min
City Cast PittsburghWhere Will Pgh's Parks Money Go? Plus, Local Holiday MarketsIt’s the Friday news roundup! Today the team’s discussing the controversy around funds for Pittsburgh parks, why Republicans will have a (temporary) majority in the state House even though Democrats won control, and where to get local holiday gifts.As always, our Friday shows are powered by great local journalism.
Ladimir Garcia, Terryaun Bell, and Jack Troy with PublicSource on the city’s park tax:
https://www.publicsource.org/pittsburgh-budget-city-parks-tax-conservancy-mayor-ed-gainey-equity/
Kiley Koscinski with WESA discussing park funding on The Confluence: https://www.wesa.fm/show/the-confluence/2022-11-30/pittsburgh-parks-conservancy-questions-citys-spending-of-parks-tax-funding-on-equipment
Stephen Caruso with Spotli...
2022-12-0221 min
City Cast PittsburghWhat’s On City Council’s Agenda Post-Recess?Pittsburgh’s City Council is on their version of a summer vacation. The 9-member board is on recess until August 19th and City Cast’s Megan Harris and Morgan Moody are running down what they’ve accomplished this year, plus what legislation is waiting for them when council resumes next month. The Post-Gazette has an excellent roundup of some of these measures: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-local/2022/07/25/pittsburgh-city-council-summer-break-agenda-stop-and-frisk-bill-airbnb-rentals/stories/202207200083Here’s a handy map of our new City Council districts.Learn more about District 5 candidates Barb Warwick here and Doug Shields here.And...
2022-07-2718 min
Life's But A SongEp. 131 - Geppetto (2000) (w/ Matt Gainey) Matt takes Jon on a journey this episode back to the story of Pinocchio, but this time told through the eyes of Geppetto. Is this movie good? No. Is it a movie? Debatable. But Matt wants everyone to experience the movie. So here's the YouTube link so you can watch this insanity: https://youtu.be/h3RYvGX3VgcMatt's Socials -Instagram: @matt_w_gaineyTikTok: @matt.gibsterWebsite: www.matthewgainey.comPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.com...
2022-05-3054 min
Wellness Radio with Dr. JHow to sit and form a living connection with God through grief, sadness, disease or lossDr. Jeanette welcomes Ann Beckham Gainey, author of The God Chair: One Thousand Days of Pain with Purpose, to share how she found a deeper connection with God in her everyday life.Are you seeking a miracle, healing, or answer to your prayers and feel like no one is listening to you? What is our inner guidance, how do we tune in, how do we pay attention and where does that sense of 'hearing or knowing God' come from?Sometimes we ask what is the source; God, spirit, our minds, or just chatter in...
2022-04-2943 min
ABA UnfilteredABA Unfiltered Season 2 Episode 2 - Cheri Vandermey and Summer Gainey-AdamiWe're excited to welcome back Cheri Vandermey, an energetic and intellectual BCBA working in the public school system, as our first external returning guest. She joins host Tim Crilly and another returning guest, Summer Gainey-Adami, SVP Clinical Standards at BlueSprig to discuss the current landscape of schooling during COVID-19, how schools can help parents in this environment of increasing stress, and the long term effects of this environment.
2020-12-1731 min
Innovators on TapCoaches For Action w/ Dwayne Killings & Justin GaineyA lot of people talk about the need for change, but too few people actually do something about it.In today’s episode we talk with Dwayne Killings and Justin Gainey, best known as assistant coaches for the Marquette men’s basketball team, but who decided this summer to use their platform to educate and bring awareness to social injustices by forming Coaches for Action, alongside 19 fellow Big East coaches.We'll hear more about their work with CFA, and also go behind the scenes of Marquette basketball where we focus more on what happens off the...
2020-10-2133 min
Marathon TalkEpisode 493 - Mark Gainey (Strava co-founder)On this week’s show Martin speak to the co-founder of Strava Mark Gainey about segments, set up, the Rim to Rim and the future. We remember American track star Gabriele Grunewald, young Brit track stars re-write the record books, Kara Goucher runs Leadville, Kenyan marathoner banned for rat poison. We talk summer speed work to sharpen you up, you rate your run, talk about what keeps you going, wear your MT kit at Comrades and stand on the MT podium.
2019-06-191h 32
EduMatch Tweet & TalkSpecial Episode ft. Sam FecichRecorded on August 19, 2018
Dr. Samantha (Sam) Fecich is an Assistant Professor and Instructional Technologist at Grove City College in Grove City, PA. At Grove City College, she teaches courses related to educational technology and special education. In her Technology of Instruction course, preservice teachers take a deep dive into the Danielson Framework for Teaching and infuse technology into each domain. Students work closely with a virtual cooperating teacher (a teacher from around the world in their major area) to create technology tools for use in their classroom – giving meaning to their work. By the end of the course, students leave wit...
2018-08-2119 min
Ball Junk PodcastEpisode 23: NFL Season Preview 2016The NFL is back and so is the Ball Junk Podcast. It's our annual NFL Preview show and episode 23 kicks off with a bang! We recap the summer in sports, talk a little Bachelor in Paradise and then bring you our NFL Ultra Bold Predictions. Who do we think make the playoffs and who wins the Super Bowl? We talk Harambe, we talk gravedigging, we talk Olympic Handball! Knucks plays a new game of Real or Fake plus all of our regular features. Celebrate the NFL and Bob Gainey with Episode 23 of the Ball Junk Podcast. Download, subscribe and rate...
2016-09-1100 minSpace Junk Podcast NetworkBall Junk Podcast Episode 23: NFL Season Preview 2016The NFL is back and so is the Ball Junk Podcast. It's our annual NFL Preview show and episode 23 kicks off with a bang! We recap the summer in sports, talk a little Bachelor in Paradise and then bring you our NFL Ultra Bold Predictions. Who do we think make the playoffs and who wins the Super Bowl? We talk Harambe, we talk gravedigging, we talk Olympic Handball! Knucks plays a new game of Real or Fake plus all of our regular features. Celebrate the NFL and Bob Gainey with Episode 23 of the Ball Junk Podcast. Download, subscribe and rate...
2016-09-1100 min
We Hate MoviesEpisode 260 - Con AirOn the season finale of We Hate Movies, the gang gets together one last time this summer to chat about a real We Love Movies selection, Con Air! Is Cage's character using Doritos as currency in prison? What's with that Dave Chappelle puppet? And why bother hyping up Buscemi's character so much only to do absolutely nothing with him? PLUS: Wilford Brimley watches Con Air, his favorite diabetes-related action thriller! Con Air stars Nicolas Cage, John Malkovich, John Cusack, Ving Rhames, Colm Meaney, Steve Buscemi, Mykelti Williamson, Dave Chappelle, Danny Trejo, and Big Daddy himself, M.C. Gainey; directed by...
2016-07-261h 23
Passion by DesignGet Your Groove Back! Awaken Your Summer to Possibility!Passion By Design: 7/09/11 Guests: actor and author Stefan Pinto,
Michael Stephens, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch,
Tom Slavin, Arizona Regional Manager of Gold's Gym
Paula McChesney and Sandy Peckinpah have a full hour of fantastic guests to awaken your summer to possibility.
Joining us is Stefan Pinto who is an actor, model, and writer. His story of transformation "From Fat To Fit" is inspiring....and it can be done! Stefan was a typical guy, working for a Fortune 500 company. He was 60 lbs overweight, getting fatter, and the only "vegetable" he ate was...
2011-07-1056 min