{"podcast":{"title":"Pittsburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439","podcast_index_feed_id":7567439,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/the-pittsburgh-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/the-pittsburgh-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1172,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Pittsburgh News Today delivers daily coverage of everything happening in Pittsburgh with fast, focused updates on local news, government, business, public safety, weather, and the stories shaping the city. From breaking headlines to community developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, local trends, and citywide stories—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, Pittsburgh News Today is built for listeners who want reliable local news every single day. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T16:21:41.578035+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439"},"episode":{"title":"Smoke Shuts Down Summer Fun | Pittsburgh News","slug":"smoke-shuts-down-summer-fun-pittsburgh-news","published_at":"2026-07-18T05:56:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/smoke-shuts-down-summer-fun-pittsburgh-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/cadd12805e4799c4","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/095a2318-518b-4418-a6be-65138310cf27.mp3","summary":"Wildfire smoke has turned Allegheny County into a haze-filled nightmare, forcing closures from public pools to amusement parks like Kennywood and Idlewild, and even canceling the summer concert series. With air quality hitting Code Purple levels, high-profile events like the America’s Mile race and John Lewis tribute marches had to go indoors—or be canceled altogether. Despite the smoky skies, some festivals like Picklesburgh still drew crowds, with attendees staying cautious but determined to enjoy the day. Even the South Side Street Fest was shut down, as visibility dropped to near zero—proof that these wildfires are reshaping how we live, play, and gather. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/cadd12805e4799c4","meta_description":"Wildfire smoke has turned Allegheny County into a haze-filled nightmare, forcing closures from public pools to amusement parks like Kennywood and Idlewild…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":100,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/episodes/smoke-shuts-down-summer-fun-pittsburgh-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439/smoke-shuts-down-summer-fun-pittsburgh-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}