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When Is Pittsburgh’s Actual Birthday?
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Today is Pittsburgh’s 266th birthday! Well, kind of. Mike Burke, assistant director at the Fort Pitt Museum, is here to explain how and why our city was founded, what the region was like at the time, and why so many people get our birthday wrong. Plus, he shares ways to celebrate Pittsburgh’s special day.
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736 episodes
Manage episode 451839506 series 3300818
Today is Pittsburgh’s 266th birthday! Well, kind of. Mike Burke, assistant director at the Fort Pitt Museum, is here to explain how and why our city was founded, what the region was like at the time, and why so many people get our birthday wrong. Plus, he shares ways to celebrate Pittsburgh’s special day.
Learn more about the sponsor of this November 25th episode:
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
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