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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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Philly’s Mayoral Race Is a Dead Heat
The Committee of Seventy, a non-partisan and nonprofit group, has released the first independent poll in Philly’s 2023 mayor’s race. In partnership with…
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Heated Mayoral Debate, Philly's Labor Movement, Trans Teen Book Banned
It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Kristin Hunt, senior staff writer at PhillyVoice, and Lizzy McLellan Ravitch, workplace reporter…
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Pennsylvania May Soon Officially Recognize Girls Wrestling
This February, the 100th school in Pennsylvania started a girls wrestling team. That’s the threshold to get sanctioned and fully sponsored as a sport by the…
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Celebrating 24 Years of Philly Black Pride
The 24th annual Philly Black Pride celebration kicks off this week. The four-day festival includes dance parties, karaoke, and even a skate night! Host Trenae…
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What To Do With Philly's 40K Vacant Lots?
Philadelphia has 10,000s of vacant lots, according to City data. Keeping them clean and green can help reduce crime and littering, and even raise property…
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The AI Program Watching Your Kids Online
School districts in Bucks and Philadelphia counties are using AI software to track students' online activities on school-issued devices. The idea is to prevent…
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Sen. Fetterman Back to Work, Jalen Hurt’s Extension & Multilingual Emergency Alerts
It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is join by Emily Neil, digital content producer for WHYY News, Julia Terruso, political reporter for The…
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How the Phillie Phanatic Changed the Mascot Game
The Phillie Phanatic turns 45 next week. So, how did a giant, flightless bird from the Galápagos wind up as our baseball mascot anyway? Host Trenae Nuri talks…
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Does ChatGPT Know 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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What Went Wrong With Philly's School Lottery
The process of getting into a selective high school has recently changed. The school district launched a lottery admissions system. It’s goal was to boost…
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Where Philly’s Mayoral Candidates Are Getting Their Money
Millions of dollars are flowing to Philly’s Democratic mayoral candidates ahead of the May primary election. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Meir Rinde…
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Redeveloping Former PES Site, Temple’s Acting President, & Trade School Groundbreaking
It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Oliver Sabo, staff writer at Temple News, and independent journalist, Kyle Bagenstose. We discuss…
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Philly’s Long History With Block Captains
City Cast Philly producer Abby Fritz is joined by Dawn Woods, administrator for the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee, to talk about the role of block…
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If You Don't Pay Your Philly Workers, The City Might Sue You
The city has recently sued an employer for not paying its workers. This is the first time Philly has enforced it’s wage theft laws through a legal action. Host…
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Can You Financially Thrive in Philly?
What does financial freedom mean to you? There’s lot of definitions, but for some Philadelphians it’s hard to meet this goal. Host Trenae Nuri talks with…
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The Cowboys Stole North Philly’s Hat
Any self respecting Eagles fan knows that you shouldn’t be repping the Cowboys in Philly, but maybe we should make an exception — not for the football team but…
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Is Jeff Brown Code-Switching? Plus More Mayoral Forums and Fundraising Results
It’s the Friday news round up! Producer Abby Fritz speaks with Denise Clay-Murray, political contributor and co-host of the Philadelphia Hall Monitor. Mayoral…
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This Philly Comedian Wants You to Laugh at Her Terminal Illness
It's unsurprisingly hard to find humor in terminal illnesses, that is unless you’re Philly comedian and actor Kirsten Michelle Cills. Producer Abby Fritz…
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Traffic Tips for Navigating Philly
Whether you’re driving from the Ben Franklin Bridge to 76 and Broad Street to Fairmount Park, traffic in Philly can be a nightmare. This week traffic could be…
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Life Lessons From an Award-Winning Philly Poet
April is National Poetry Month. What better way to celebrate than with a Philly-born, award-winning poet who’s hosting an award-winning podcast dedicated to…
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Could Monthly Cash Payments Reduce Philly’s Infant Mortality Rates?
Black infants in Philadelphia are more likely to die within the first year of their lives than babies of other races or ethnicities. So the city wants to roll…
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Water Panic, Temple President Resigns & New Ballpark Snacks
It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Danya Henniger, director/editor of Billy Penn, and Ben Seal, freelance reporter. We talk about the…
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Tastykake to Water Ice: Grading Iconic Philly Snacks
From Peanut Chews and Tastykake to pretzels and water ice, Philly has some great treats. Host Trenae Nuri and City Cast Philly producer Abby Fritz taste and…
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Should Philly Worry About More Chemical Spills in Our Water?
The past few days have been pretty chaotic and unsettling over the chemical spill in Bucks County that raised concerns about Philly’s tap water. Host Trenae…
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I FRTED to SIDE PC: PennDOT's Problem With Raunchy Plates
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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Why Overbrook Park Backyards Are Crossing Property Lines
Imagine this. You’re sitting outside in what you think is your backyard. Until the city says that your whole backyard isn’t technically yours; it’s apart of a…
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SEPTA’s Updated Bus Plan, Housing Discrimination & Street Sweeping Resumes
It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Thomas Fitzgerald, transportation reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Aaron Moselle…
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How To Skate Your Way Through Philly
Spring Fling Week is on a roll. The weather has been pretty nice this week — especially for roller skating. Host Trenae Nuri chats with Stevi Lukacz and Dirt…
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What To Do in Philly’s Public Parks
We’re continuing our Spring Fling Week. From the meadows of FDR Park to the Belmont Plateau, Philly has some amazing green space. There’s more than 10,000…
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Go Birds! Philly's Best Spots for Birding
We live in a city full of interesting people, historic landmarks, and a wide variety of birds. Host Trenae Nuri and Elise Greenberg, founder of Philly Queer…
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The Best Spring Cleaning Hacks in Philly
It’s spring! And it’s time to do some cleaning. But before you throw out your old junk and take it to the curb, there are businesses in our city that are…
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Changing Philly Crime Reporting, Thousands of Potholes, & AI Poetry
It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Isaac Avilucea, reporter at Axios Philadelphia, and Cherri Gregg, afternoon drive anchor for…
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A Coffee Shop Chat with a Century-Old Italian Market Staple
Philadelphia is full of family-owned businesses that get passed down from generation to generation. For the Anastasio family, their seafood and produce…
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Gifts, Campaign Contributions & Gov. Shapiro’s Sixers Tickets
Governor Josh Shapiro is a huge sports fan. He recently sat courtside at a Sixers game, and was cheering for the Eagles at the Super Bowl. But who paid for…
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How To Get Food Without Extra SNAP Money
Things are getting tight. Because of a federal reduction in SNAP benefits, 1.9 million Pennsylvanians lost additional money to buy groceries. These changes…
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Should Philly’s Flag Get a Redesign?
Be honest, what colors are on Philly’s municipal flag? Could you identify any symbols on it? Host Trenae Nuri talks with Alison McCook, assistant editor of the…
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Ballot Deadlines, More Asbestos in Schools & Happy Hour for Medical Workers
It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Vanessa Maria Graber, News Voices Director at Free Press and President of the National Association…
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This Philly Artist Preserves a 600-Year-Old Indian Dance
Culturefest! happens this weekend at The Penn Museum. This month celebrates diverse women artists and creatives in our region. Host Trenae Nuri and City Cast…
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How Philly Became a Certified Welcoming City
The city landed a huge honor. We’re officially “certified welcoming” — a title given by Welcoming America — a national nonprofit that promotes economic…
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How Can We Make 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 around it? Host Trenae…
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What’s in Mayor Kenney’s Last Budget?
Last week, Mayor Jim Kenney gave his final budget address. The budget proposal doesn’t raise taxes, gives city employees and low-income Philadelphians free…
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McClinton Makes History, Henon Gets Sentenced & Peeps-Flavored Pepsi Returns
It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by city editor at the Philadelphia Tribune, Sharyn Flanagan, and senior reporter…
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Will PA Legalize Cannabis This Year?
Cannabis law in the Keystone state is different depending on where you live. And while it's hard to say whether Pennsylvania will fully legalize cannabis this…
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From the Fish Fry to Union Support: Do Endorsements Matter in Philly?
We’ve been talking on the show about the crowded mayor’s race. After all, voters will determine the city’s 100th mayor. In recent weeks, some candidates have…
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Why PA Still Bans Religious Garb for Teachers
In Pennsylvania, public school teachers can’t legally wear religious garb while working. PA's the only state that still has such a ban. Host Trenae Nuri talks…
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How This Philly Woman Built a Cycling Community
Each week this month, we’ve been highlighting stories of Black Philadelphians doing incredible work in our city. And in the final week, host Trenae Nuri talks…
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Temple Officer Slain, More Police Patrolling & Mayoral Candidates on Crime
It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by Mensah Dean, staff writer for The Trace, and Ellie Rushing, criminal justice…
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"Tranq" Has Saturated Philly's Drug Supply. How Are Hospitals Responding?
A new drug called Xylazine has saturated Philly’s drug supply. It’s also known as Tranq, short for animal tranquilizer. The drug is leaving users with gaping…
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Philly's Best BYOB Restaurants
Philly has some amazing restaurants. From great crispy tacos, to cheesy pizza, and even that Szechuan restaurant where a robot serves you. Another thing…
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How Philly's 'Theatre in the X' Removes Boundaries
For a decade, Theatre in the X has provided opportunities to theater professionals of color. Their mission is to make high-quality theatrical arts accessible…
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SEPTA Security, the Roosevelt Subway & Future of Philly Transit
It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by Jay Arzu, Ph.D. student studying City and Regional Planning at the University…
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What Dem Control of the State House Means for Philly
Democrats won three special elections this month, ending a two-month debate over which party would control the Pennsylvania House. Host Trenae Nuri talks with…
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Meet the Philly Artist Sculpting Historical Black Figurines
If you’re down at Cherry Street Pier, you’ll see work by local painters, illustrators, and other artists. You’ll also see one-of-a-kind Black figurines made by…
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Learning About LOVE From Philly’s Iconic Sculpture
Philly is known as “The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.” So it seems only right that we hold the actually LOVE statue. It’s iconic. Host Trenae…
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School Funding Isn’t Fair. What Comes Next?
A Commonwealth Court judge recently ruled that the way Pennsylvania funds school districts is unconstitutional. The School District of Philadelphia was not a…
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Super Bowl Traditions, Superstitions & Firsts
It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by our sports contributor John Barchard and Philadelphia Tribune sports writer…
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The Best Bars to Watch the Eagles Win
It’s getting closer to game day! But where are you going to be watching the game? Host Trenae Nuri chats with Cass Foley about the best sports bars in town to…
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Philly's Surprisingly Long History of Climbing Greased Poles
Philly’s sports fans weren’t the first to climb greased poles in our city. They’ve just gotten the most hate for it. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Isa…
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Philly's Public Bathroom Problem
When you gotta go, you gotta go! But in Philly, sometimes finding a public bathroom isn’t easy. So where do you go when nature calls? The question has led city…
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Why Philly Residents Want to Rename Taney Street
What do the Grays Ferry, Fairmount, and Tioga neighborhoods have in common? Taney Street. But that name triggers a racist history. Neighbors have voted to…