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City Cast Philly
City Cast Philly is the daily news podcast about the city you love (and maybe sometimes hate?) and the Philadelphians who are working hard every day to make this place better. Each weekday morning, host Trenae Nuri will chat with people all across Philly’s diverse neighborhoods about issues that matter to you. Whether that’s how do I get the bus to actually stop or how is this city going to keep our kids safe and educated? City Cast Philly is here for it all. It’s that energetic, informative…
Episodes
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Voting? Done. Next? How You Can Help Get Potholes Fixed & Streets Cleaned Up
Election Day is over, but the work you do in your community doesn’t stop. There are so many ways you can get involved, speak up on issues, and have a seat at…
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Shapiro Crushes GOP Challenger. Is the White House Next? Plus: Rabb Goes to D.C.
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro won a landslide victory against Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity. We talk about how that happened, what it means for…
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Can PA Dems Win Trifecta? Plus, Taxing Waymo & Very Early Holiday Decor
It’s Election Day. So what’s at stake? While Pennsylvania has a Democratic governor and control of the state House, Republicans maintain control of the state…
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SEPTA Funds, Minimum Wage Hike & Legal Weed: Philly's Only GOP State Senator Has Some Thoughts
We’re sitting down with State Sen. Joe Picozzi, who represents the Northeast. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz talk to Picozzi, the only…
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: Who Controls Austin’s Autonomous Vehicles? — Presented By City Cast Philly
When you think of Waymo, you might not yet think of Philly. But you should definitely be thinking of Austin, Texas. State law governing autonomous vehicles…
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Your Guide to November 2026 in Philly
This is the time of the year when we crave cozy dinners, cherish time with family and friends, and choose to spend extra time volunteering in the community. In…
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Harassment in Restaurant Industry, Police Watchdog Arrested & ‘Scary’ Philly Situations
We’re talking about why the Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission chair was arrested on bribery charges this week and toxic restaurant work culture…
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Council's Fury at Academy of Natural Sciences Closure. Plus: DEI on the Ballot & HBD Philly!
Happy Birthday, Philadelphia! As the city celebrates its 344th anniversary, what gift would you give the city? Contributors Conrad Benner and Lauden Vidas join…
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Wild Philly Homes for Sale, Say Goodbye to the Portal & Spell Like a Philadelphian
We’re saying goodbye to the Portal this week. For two years, the art installation gave Philly a connection to other countries around the world. Host Trenae…
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Where to Catch the Best Fall Sky Views
Daylight saving time ends next weekend when clocks fall back one hour — giving us any extra hour of sleep that day. What this also means is that this week we…
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: Is Chicago More Prepared for Climate Change Than Every Other City? — Presented By City Cast Philly
How prepared is Philadelphia to deal with the effects of climate change? In a recent report, Chicago was ranked as the most climate resilient city in the world…
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Lawmakers Ban Cell Phones in School & Try to Lower Volume on TV Ads. Plus: Who’s Roasting that Great Philly Coffee
We’re talking about what’s been happening in Harrisburg: Lawmakers banned cell phones in all Pennsylvania schools and preliminarily approved a bill to protect…
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Cheap Meals, Safer Streets & Funding The Arts
Where can you get a cheap meal these days? Contributors Fae Ehsan (a community organizer who serves on the board of 5th Square Advocacy) and Conrad Benner (an…
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Did the Eagles Risk Jalen Hurts’ Life? Plus: Music Venue Closes & Dems Go for PA Sweep
Everyone’s talking about the health and wellness of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. This week, the organization announced that their franchise…
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Robots are Everywhere, Kids are Vaping & Eagles are Cooked. Can LeBron Save Philly?
With news that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out for the season, the LeBron James era begins tonight as the 76ers start their season against the New York…
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What Lives in Philly's Water?
Earlier this month officials issued a “Do Not Eat” advisory for fish in the Wissahickon Creek after PFOS “forever chemicals” were found in a sample. And last…
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Salt Lakers are Adopting Storm Drains — Presented By City Cast Philly
How much ownership or responsibility do you feel as a resident of Philadelphia? In Salt Lake City, people are being asked to “adopt a storm drain” to help keep…
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D.A.’s Explosive Police Misconduct Allegations, New Photos of Old Philly & Halloween Ghost Tours
Could last weekend’s shooting death of a Philadelphia police officer have been prevented? We discuss whether police misconduct allowed a killer to go free in a…
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Is Philly Food Becoming Kinda Mid? Plus: Philadelphians’ Inventions & Cheap Third Places
Contributors Conrad Benner and Alisha Miranda join Trenae Nuri to play three rounds of trivia and learn about some interesting Philly inventions and creations…
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City Mourns Slain Officer. Plus, Proposal for a City-Backed Grocery Store & Ideas for Cooking at Home
Contributor Fae Ehsan and Audience Development Manager Spencer Morris join Trenae Nuri to share the circumstances behind the shooting death of a 40-year-old…
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When is Waymo Picking Me Up? Plus: Marketplace Furniture & Mayfair Rats
We’re talking about interesting furniture finds on Facebook Marketplace in Philly. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by contributors Kamal Marell and Claudia Vargas…
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: A St. Paul Cell Phone Ban Teens Might Actually Like — Presented By City Cast Philly
Another Philly school year has begun — how are cell phones being handled? In Minnesota, one high school is demonstrating that a strict no-phone school day can…
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Why is PGW’s Boss Flying to Florida? Who is Eating Sushi from Wawa? What Happened at the Gubernatorial Debate?
We talk about WHYY’s investigation into Philadelphia Gas Works CEO’s years of free secret trips to Phillies spring training and how that could violate state…
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What’s Happening for Halloween, Beef Bandits & Preserving Philly Arts
Philly does it big with fall festivals, haunted attractions, and costume contests this time of year. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by contributors Conrad Benner…
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We Are Epicenter of Sports Betting, Tackling Copper Wire Theft & City Council Races
We’re taking a look at how the city is tackling copper wire theft, which darkens recreation centers and parks. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by creative producer…
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Evaluating Mayor Parker on Kensington, Black Bottom on the (Official) Map & HitchBOT Lives
We’re zooming into Kensington and talking about how the Parker administration has been addressing issues in this neighborhood. Plus, Black Bottom becomes an…
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A Future Philly: Car-Free Streets, a Roosevelt Boulevard Subway & Biking Through Stop Signs
What might be the future of our streets? We’re listening back to conversations we’ve recently had about a bill that would allow cyclists to treat red lights…
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: This Basketball Court Is Saving Residents From Floods — Presented By City Cast Philly
When Philly looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to…
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Why You’re Paying More for Water, Philly Chocolates Inspired by Ghosts & Parallel Parking Showdown
Your water bill is increasing, and here’s why. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz dive into how to read your bill and why it’s so hard to get a…
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Your Guide to October 2026 in Philly
Get ready for some seasonal fun because this month is packed with fall festivals, art exhibits — and, of course, haunted adventures. In this episode you’ll…
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Eagles Highlights in Trump Deportation Video. Plus: Tailgating Under Threat & Free Dating Advice
We’re talking about why this is an exciting time to be a Philadelphia sports fan (other than the Trump administration’s questionable use of Eagles’ highlights…
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Best & Worst Places to Pee, Our Philly Bucket List & Can the Academy of Natural Sciences Be Saved?
When you gotta go, you gotta go! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by senior creative producer Abby Fritz and Santiago Ortiz, founder of No Shorts, to talk about some…
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Blank Street Coffee is Just the Latest NYC Business in Philly – Why?
In recent weeks there’s been online chatter about whether Philadelphians should patronize Blank Street, a New York coffee chain that opened this month in…
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One Oregon City is Lowering Energy Costs — Presented By City Cast Philly
What’s a seemingly small project in Philly that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a…
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Teen Meet-Ups, Thousands of Homes Under Construction & a New Museum That’s All About Us
We’re talking about teen meet-ups stirring public safety concerns — where are the spaces for youth to hang out across the city? Plus, the Parker administration…
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Voting Republican in Philly, Finding Use for the Roundhouse & Staycationing on the Delaware River
The Republican party faces an uphill battle as they try to win support in a hugely Democratic city. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by creative producer Siani Colón…
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Drag Shows, Science Museum Closure & Mayoral Candidates. Plus: Our Favorite Bar Food
City Council held its first session last week introducing nearly 50 bills and resolutions ranging from keeping life affordable in the city to making updates to…
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Why is PA Fighting the CDC? Plus: City Trash Contracts & Will Roosevelt Blvd Get a Subway
Pennsylvania has reported four measles deaths in the past month, marking the first deaths in the Commonwealth related to once-eradicated disease in 35 years…
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Rocky’s Final Run Up the Art Museum Steps
The Rocky statue has been playing musical chairs between the top, bottom, and inside of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It’s now taking its permanent spot at…
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Philly Is Reducing Violence With Parks
Did you know that Philly neighborhoods have seen drops in depression and crime, all because vacant lots were revitalized? Thanks to the Pennsylvania…
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House of Horrors in Olney, Judge Wants Krasner Investigated & an Evacuation at City Hall
City Hall was evacuated Thursday morning during City Council’s first meeting of the season after a suspicious package was found. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by…
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Should PPA Rent Parking Spots to ICE? Plus: Job Search Tips & Pay-What-You-Can Dining
A couple of Philadelphia restaurants are bringing back the pay-what-you-can model of customers ordering what they want and then just paying what they think…
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Stopping Data Centers, Preserving Murals & Welcoming … Polo?
Data centers are everywhere, but it’s a booming industry that’s created contentious conversations in communities – Philly included. This week activists held a…
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Ranking Philly Sports Experiences, Housing vs. Third Spaces & Where to Scream
Our city's professional sports teams are on a roll — the Eagles won their home opener, the Phillies look like they’re headed to the playoffs, the Union is on a…
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John Fetterman: Our Very Controversial Senator, Explained
U.S. Senator John Fetterman is inching closer to President Trump and the Republican Party. Is he simply working across the aisle, or dramatically breaking…
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Las Vegas Is Handling Record-Breaking Heat — Presented By City Cast Philly
It may not feel like it right now, but extreme heat is coming for Philly, and Las Vegas might have the answers you need. An already sizzling city, Vegas has…
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Eagles! Merch & Weird Linc Food, Johnny Doc is Free & Where Else Can 'Open Streets' Go?
In an unexpected move, President Trump commuted former local labor leader John Dougherty’s six-year sentence for bribery and embezzlement. Host Trenae Nuri and…
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Will Philly Benefit From New Sports Arena? Plus: A Challenger in Mayor’s Race & Your Last Philly Meal
We’re reacting to the renderings of the new Sixers, Flyers, and WNBA arena in South Philly. City Council will need to review and approve the designs and…
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How Philly Became the Country's Public Garden Capital
Philly is home to 38 public gardens and historic landscapes, more than anywhere else in the country. Today we're revisiting a conversation between host Trenae…
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Making Friends in Philly As an Adult
We’re talking about friends and friendship in Philly. If you’re a lifelong Philadelphian, you have friends from your childhood, but where in Philly can you go…
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Nashville Is Beating Flock — Presented By City Cast Philly
Do you know what kind of surveillance technology is being used in Philly? In Nashville, the city government has blocked numerous measures to install and use…
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Philly’s Notorious Flood Warnings, Germantown Renters and Landlords Clash & $88 Potatoes?!
An apartment complex in Germantown illegally operated for two years without a license, leading to pushback from tenants when they found out. Host Trenae Nuri…
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Should PA Ban Flock Cameras? Plus, Museum Closing & Unique Philly Food Experiences
We’re talking about why the Academy of Natural Science Museum is planning to close its doors, and why PA lawmakers want to ban automated license plate readers…
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DA’s Office in Hot Water, Spending Power in Philly Politics & The Eagles Lyft
In this episode, we’re talking about why the district attorney’s office is being scrutinized, and how the new Supreme Court ruling removing federal spending…
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Your Guide to September 2026 in Philly
From food festivals and competitions to art exhibits and live poetry performances, Philly’s September calendar is packed! In this episode, the team curates…
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Best Places to Eat & Drink Outside
Soak up the last days of warm weather with a drink in hand and a dinner to remember. We're revisiting a conversation between host Trenae Nuri and City Cast…
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‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Is Pittsburgh’s Airport the Gold Standard? — Presented By City Cast Philly
The Philly airport definitely has a lot going for it, but what it doesn’t have is its own electrical grid, like Pittsburgh’s does. For the past few years…
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Sheriff Faces a Judge, Kids’ Test Scores are MIA & Philly Shuts Down Ritz Five
We’re talking about how a judge is finally taking on dysfunction in the Sheriff’s Office, students and teachers across the commonwealth are waiting for test…
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Should Bikers Have to Stop at Red Lights? Plus: Jet Crash Mystery & Partying at ACME
We’re talking about the latest on the investigation of the 2025 jet rescue crash in Northeast Philadelphia and a proposed law allowing bicyclists to yield at…
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Cheap Philly Dates Under $25
Whether you're aiming to keep the romance alive or thin out your roster before cuffing season, dating can be expensive! But workout classes, bike rides, and…