Inside Lebo
A podcast giving residents an inside look at Mt. Lebanon, PA.
Episodes
Featuring Patrick Conners, the new executive director of the South Hills Area Council of Governments (SHACOG). Conners discusses how 23 South Hills communities collaborate through SHACOG to share resources, strengthen public services and support nearly 300,000 residents.
Assistant Municipal Manager Ian McMeans and Assistant Public Information Officer Rachel Windsor talk with Racket Center Manager Darin Rauso about year-round racket sports, growing participation and the addition of pickleball courts opening this spring.
On this episode of Inside Lebo, hosts Ian McMeans and Rachel Windsor spotlight Mt. Lebanon’s Junior Board Member Program, which gives high school students hands-on experience serving on municipal advisory boards. Junior Board Members Paolo Scolieri and Eleanor Schulte-Albert share how the program has shaped their understanding of local government, resiliency, civic engagement and public service.
In this episode of Inside Lebo, recreation staff Tim Ishman, assistant director of recreation, and Tony Attanucci, hockey director, spotlight the municipality's Ice Center. The discussion covers public skating, learn-to-skate and hockey programs, parties, amenities and ways residents of all ages can get involved.
New Mt. Lebanon Commissioners Nick Petti and Margaret Izzo join Inside Lebo to share what brought them to the community and what motivated them to run for office. They discuss their backgrounds, early priorities and how residents can stay engaged in local politics.
One of the many jobs for Mt. Lebanon's Public Works Department is snow removal. Our guest today is Public Works Director Rudy Sukal.
Learn how Mt. Lebanon’s Snow Angels program pairs volunteers with older or homebound residents to help clear sidewalks and keep winter walkways safe. Urban Planning and Sustainability Coordinator Greg Wharton joins Inside Lebo to share how the program works, how to sign up and why even a small act of service can make a big impact.
Explore how Outreach Teen & Family Services supports young people through counseling, community programs and a strength-based approach to mental health. Clinical and Programs Director Maggie Zangara joins hosts Ian McMeans and Rachel Windsor to discuss her team’s work, the challenges teens face and how families can access help.
A look behind the scenes of the 911 Chili Showdown, where Mt. Lebanon’s police and fire crews and Medical Rescue Team South Authority compete for chili bragging rights during the 2025 Uptown Winter Market and Holiday Celebration. Representatives share their rivalry, charity partners and what makes a winning pot of chili.
Assistant Municipal Manager Ian McMeans and Assistant Public Information Officer Rachel Windsor sit down with Finance Director Andrew McCreery to break down Mt. Lebanon’s 2026 Manager’s Recommended Budget. The conversation covers key priorities, investments and how the budget impacts residents and municipal services in the year ahead.
The Mt. Lebanon Public Library is turning the page on its long-running speaker series with a year-round schedule of author discussions. In this episode, Public Services librarian Eric Meisberger shares what's ahead for book lovers in 2026.
Mt. Lebanon Police Chief Jason Haberman joins Inside Lebo to explain Paul Miller’s Law, Pennsylvania’s hands-free driving law aimed at reducing distracted driving. Hear how the law is being enforced and what it means for local drivers.
Inside Lebo explores Fire Prevention Week with Mt. Lebanon firefighter Lt. Jamie Waugh, who shares details about the Smoke Alarm Challenge running Oct. 5–11. The episode also highlights this year’s national safety theme: lithium-ion battery awareness.
Author and podcaster Mick Sullivan and Historical Society of Mount Lebanon’s Jenny Wood discuss an upcoming family-friendly program that blends history, humor, music and storytelling. The Past and the Curious live show comes to Mellon Middle School on Oct. 4, offering kids and families a fun way to connect with history.
In this episode, hosts Ian McMeans and Rachel Windsor talk with high school students Paige Jox and Michael Murphy, the 2025 and 2026 junior commissioners, about leadership, student voices and civic engagement.
Editor-in-Chief Laura Pace Lilley and Managing Editor Merle Jantz share how the magazine informs, connects and evolves to serve the community in print and online.
Intern Ella Magaw shares what she learned during her time in municipal government. She's joined by Laura Pace Lilley, public information officer, and Ian McMeans, assistant municipal manager and municipal planner, for a conversation about careers in local government.
Meet Dorene Ciletti, the newly elected president of the Mt. Lebanon Partnership. With a rich background in marketing and years of community involvement, Dorene discusses her role and experience in fostering a more vibrant, connected and future-focused Uptown.
This episode introduces summer intern Ella Magaw, a local native and Ohio State student working with the Public Information Office. Hosts Ian McMeans and Rachel Windsor chat with Magaw about her background, goals and contributions to the magazine.
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