# Debunking Pittsburgh Myths

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Podcast: [City Cast Pittsburgh](https://stenobird.com/podcast/city-cast-pittsburgh-4712991)
Published: 2026-06-17T07:00:00+00:00
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As Pittsburghers, we have so much pride in our city. After all, we're the City of Champions and the City of the Bridges! But can we really say we have the most bridges? And did we actually invent the rally towel? City Cast contributor and City Paper managing editor Colin Williams is joining host Megan Harris to set the record straight about Pittsburgh's favorite myths — and celebrating the wins and firsts we can actually claim. **This episode originally aired on January 20, 2026. If you enjoyed listening to today's interview with Hazell Azzer, Community Outreach and Engagement Coordinator, from AIDS Free Pittsburgh, learn more. Learn more about the sponsors of this Wednesday, June 17th episode: Westmoreland Museum Athens County Visitors Bureau Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning 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. OG: Pittsburghers love bragging about ourselves. We're the City of Bridges and the City of Champions. But can we really say we have the most bridges? Did we actually invent the rally towel? Do we truly have the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the country? Journalist and City Cast contributor Colin Williams is joining host Megan Harris to set the record straight about Pittsburgh's favorite myths — and celebrating the wins and firsts we can actually claim.

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