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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…
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How PA Liquor Laws Are Changing Philly's Bar Scene
Philly’s bar scene is changing. There’s more trendy, beer gardens popping up, and you can drink in grocery stores. But where are those neighborhood corner bars…
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What A.I. Thinks of Philly
Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. It’s writing travel guides, doing customer service, and even making art. ChatGPT is one such AI tool, that…
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Why Is the Water Bill So High
Some Philly residents are frustrated by surprisingly high water bills. The Philadelphia Water Department says they’ve upgraded residents’ home water meters to…
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Weirdest Local Laws Still on the Books
Pennsylvania’s laws can sometimes feel like they were written for another time. That’s because many of them were. From a ban on fishing with dynamite, to a…
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How To Survive a Flash Flood, Looming UPS Strike
It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Lizzy McLellan Ravitch, workplace reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Sophia Schmidt…
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The Mystery of Philly's Enormous Center City Dinosaurs
Imagine waking up one day and looking out your window to see 20 dinosaurs mounted on a roof of a nearby skyscraper. This isn’t a joke. Host Trenae Nuri and…
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Is Philly Really Bike-Friendly?
Philly was recently named the 4th Best Place to Bike in America, according to PeopleForBikes, a nonprofit that focuses on bike safety and access. But is Philly…
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Ranking Philly’s Most Iconic Treats
From Peanut Chews to Tastykakes, pretzels to water ice, Philly is home to some great treats. In this show from March, host Trenae Nuri and City Cast Philly…
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When Philly Evictions Turn Violent
Philadelphia uses a private law firm, known as the landlord-tenant officer, and private security companies, to carry out many evictions. This practice has come…
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Greyhound Bus Station Relocation, Families Ditching the Jersey Shore
It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Meir Rinde, investigative reporter at Billy Penn, and Erin McCarthy, consumer reporter at The…
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How Philly Feels Climate Change
Philly‘s had some wild weather this summer. There’s been a drought watch, downpours, as well as killer heat and humidity. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Frank…
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Beyonce, Burlesque & BalletX: Philly’s Best Dance Shows
All summer long, we’ve talked about music festivals, free events and places to eat. Add a dance show to your list! Philly has a strong, innovative dance…
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Devil’s Pool: Philly’s Forbidden Swimming Hole
It’s no secret Philly gets unbearably hot in the summer. So every year, people find a place to swim in a nearby creek in the Wissahickon Valley Park in…
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The Battle to Preserve Spruce Hill
In West Philly’s Spruce Hill, homeowners are hoping that the third time’s the charm to get the area declared a historic district, in order to protect its vast…
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A Deadly SW Philly Shooting & Catalytic Converter Thieves Busted
It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Ellie Rushing, criminal justice reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Isaac Avilucea…
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Philly’s Smoking Bars Are on Borrowed Time
McGlinchey’s Bar is a long-standing dive on South 15th Street in Center City. It’s also one of the few bars that still allows customers to smoke, despite a…
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Offbeat Attractions in Philly from Atlas Obscura
Philadelphia is known for the Rocky statue, the Liberty Bell and cheesesteaks. But this city also has Philbert the Pig, and a bunch of other weird and fun…
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Why Vanity Plates Get Rejected in PA
Not all roads in Pennsylvania lead to getting a vanity plate green lit. Host Trenae Nuri joins City Cast Pittsburgh’s Megan Harris and Elizabeth Kauma to break…
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Conservative Summit in Philly, Driving I-95 Again, Alternative Walking Tours
It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Thomas Fitzgerald, transportation reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Meir Rinde…
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The Best Ways to Celebrate July 4th in Philly
July 4th is a big deal, especially here in Philadelphia. This city is the birthplace of the nation, and its former capital. Our streets carry years of history…
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Things You Didn’t Know Your Library Card Could Do
From music to binoculars to cake pans, your Philly library card can be used to check out way more than books. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Christine Caputo…
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Summer Activities in Philly Parks
From the meadows of FDR Park to the Belmont Plateau, Philly has some amazing green spaces. There’s more than 10,000 acres of park land and lots to do there…
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What’s So Attractive About Philly’s Market East?
Downtown Market East has seen a lot of changes over the past few years. New restaurants, office spaces, and apartments are popping up. Even the 76ers have…
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Keeping Roosevelt Blvd Speed Cameras, Minimum Wage Bill, New Philly Landmarks
It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Maggie Mancini, staff writer at Philly Voice, and Kimberly Haas, staff writer at Hidden City. They…
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Free Stuff To Do This Summer in Philly
This is the final episode of our Summer Entertainment Guide, where we help you make sense of summer’s overwhelming options for how to spend your days. In…
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Why Aren’t Philly’s Sidewalks Safer?
Have you ever gone down a Philly sidewalk and suddenly there was a giant construction barrier — and you had to risk your life moving into the street just to…
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What to Eat in Philly This Summer
Summer brings great weather, time outside, and, of course, great food. Host Trenae Nuri chats with Dave Wez, creator of the food blog Feeding Time TV, about…
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I-95 Rebuild, SEPTA Safety Concerns, and a Roosevelt Blvd. Subway?
It’s the Friday News Roundup. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Denise Clay-Murray, City Cast Philly political contributor and co-host of The Philadelphia Hall…
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Your Guide to the Perfect Phillies Game
For the next installment of our Summer Entertainment Guide, where we help you make the most of this season. Host Trenae Nuri chats with O.J. Spivey…
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How Philly Is Dealing with I-95 Disaster
A tanker truck caught fire beneath I-95 Sunday morning, causing the north bound lanes of the highway to collapse. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued a…
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Why Philly Was Named America's 'Frenchest' City
Michelin's Green Guide, a French tourism guide, recently gave Philly an interesting honor. It named our city the Frenchest American city. How did we beat out…
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The Fight to Keep Philly Pools Open
Pools are a quintessential part of summer, but Philly’s pools have been struggling. It is not because people don’t want to to go to them, but because they…
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Smoke Expected to Linger, Mayoral Debates, and the City Blocks Block Parties?
It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Isaac Avilucea, reporter at Axios Philadelphia, Frank Kummer, environmental reporter at the…
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Your Guide to Philly Concerts This Summer
Summer is on it’s way here and so is the stress of trying to fit in absolutely every warm-weather activity you dreamed about all winter. We’re gonna try to…
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Philly’s Alternative to Locking People Up
A Philadelphia Police Department pilot program, that refers people to social services instead of jail, is set to expand to the entire city this summer. The…
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The Local Beers You Should Be Drinking This Summer
Philly Beer Week is happening! Many of the top craft brewers in the country are right here in Pennsylvania. Host Trenae Nuri joins City Cast Pittsburgh host…
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Owning vs. Renting a Home in Philly
A new analysis by the online real estate brokerage company Redfin found buying a home is slightly cheaper than renting in four U.S. metro areas: Philadelphia…
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Philly Pride, New Safety Plan at Temple, Free Sunscreen at Parks
It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by City Cast Philly arts & culture contributor, Charles Tyson, Jr., and PhillyVoice staff writer…
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The Asbestos Problem in Philly Schools
Six school buildings have closed due to asbestos this year, and the School District of Philadelphia is scrambling to inspect more before the next school year…
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Why SEPTA is Updating its Key System
SEPTA is updating the Key system. Those are the electronic “smart cards” that replaced tokens and paper passes. But, that initial rollout took years and ran…
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Uncovering South Asian History in Philly
If you grew up in Philly, you probably took a field trip to the Liberty Bell, City Hall or even the Betsy Ross house. This is American history that gets talked…
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Cleaner Air in Philly, Memorial Day Food Guide, & Spraygrounds for Summer
It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Ali Mohsen, food and drink reporter at Billy Penn, and Sophia Schmidt, environment reporter at…
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The Fight to Rename Taney Street
What do the Grays Ferry, Fairmount, and Tioga neighborhoods have in common? Taney Street, named for the author of one of the most racist U.S. Supreme Court…
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Is Philly Losing its Murals?
Philly has more than 4,000 murals, and claims the title “Mural Capital of the World.” But these public art pieces are being destroyed without warning, whether…
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Where You Can Still Eat Outside in Philly
It’s prime time to eat outdoors! During the pandemic, more than 800 Philly restaurants set up spaces to serve guests outside. Now, it’s a little harder to find…
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50 Unhoused Philadelphians Will Get A Proper Burial
The remains of 50 unhoused Philadelphians will be laid to rest at Mount Peace Cemetery in North Philadelphia on Tuesday, May 23rd. Host Trenae Nuri talks with…
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Election Debrief, Philly Jailbreakers Caught & Loving Fairmount Park
It’s the Friday News Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Chris Palmer, criminal justice and law enforcement reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, and…
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Your Guide to Philly's BYOB Scene
Is it a sweet riesling type of night? Or a boxed wine brunch Sunday? With Philly’s 300+ BYOB restaurants, you can pick the best alcoholic beverage to pair with…
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Cherelle Parker Wins Democratic Nomination for Mayor & Other Election Results
City Cast Philly is in your feed a little later this morning to bring you the most up-to-date results of the 2023 primary election. Host Trenae Nuri, lead…
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Affordable Housing vs. Rising Rents in Philly
Philly may lose more than 10,000 federally-backed affordable housing units in the next decade. To try to slow that trend, Philadelphia City Council has passed…
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Your Last-Minute Philly Voter Guide
Tuesday is the big primary election in Philadelphia we’ve all been gearing up for. If you haven’t been paying much attention until now, we got you. Host Trenae…
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Immigrant Busing Resumes, $25 Concert Tickets, & Mütter Museum Reexamines Exhibits
It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Alan Yu, science reporter at WHYY’s The Pulse, and Jeff Gammage, immigration reporter for the…
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Mother's Day Started in Philly. The Founder Hated It.
Mother’s Day is a national celebration, but it was founded by Anna Jarvis in Philadelphia. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Patricia Madej, senior digital editor at…
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Philly Schools are Failing Black Girls, Here’s What They Say They Need
A new report by the Education Law Center of Pennsylvania says Black girls in local public schools experience an oppressive school culture that holds them back…
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The Best Hoagies in Philly Right Now
Philly is known for its amazing sandwiches, like the cheesesteak and of course and the hoagie. Host Trenae Nuri and Dave Wesolowski, creator of Feeding Time…
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Your Guide to the City Council Primary
Philadelphia’s City Council races are taking up a lot of space in the upcoming primary election - literally. There are dozens of candidates on the ballot vying…
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PPA's Bike Lane Patrol, Philly’s First Youth Ombudsperson & Philly Tech Week IRL
It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Eliot Olaya, fellow at AL DÍA News and Julie Zeglen, managing editor at Technical.ly. We discuss…
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How a Philly Drag Legend Deals With Protestors
States across the country have introduced bills restricting or criminalizing drag shows. While that’s not happening in Philly, local performers say they do…
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Why Your Allergies Are So Bad This Year
If you’re sniffling and sneezing a lot right now, you’re not alone. Pollen counts in the Philadelphia region are showing “extreme” levels of allergens in the…
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Philly's Public Plea to Solve Murder Cases
More than 500 Philadelphians were murdered in 2021 and 2022. But fewer than half of these homicides have resulted in an arrest. To tackle the backlog of cases…