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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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Where Can You Pee in Philly?
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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Here’s What’s on Your Philadelphia Ballot
We’re in the final days before the 2022 midterm election. But before you go to the polls or mail in your vote, City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri and political…
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WHYY’s ‘Radio Times’ is Ending. What’s Next for Marty Moss-Coane?
After 35 years, WHYY’s “Radio Times” is coming to an end. But before longtime radio host Marty Moss-Coane broadcasts the last show on Nov. 18, she sits down…
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From Ghosts at City Tavern to a Witchy Betsy Ross: Philly’s Haunted Past
Philadelphia is considered to be one of the most haunted cities in America. It makes sense, right? This city is old! And there’s a new book that chronicles…
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Phillies vs. Astros, the Mayor's Race, & Philly Halloween Costumes
The first game of the World Series is TODAY. The Phillies will face off against the Astros in enemy territory, so City Cast Houston host Lisa Gray is crashing…
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How Bars Are Prepping For a Phillies World Series
There’s really no competition: The biggest story in the city this week was the Phillies making it to the World Series. This hasn’t happened in 13 years, and…
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The Future of Harm Reduction in Philly
Pennsylvania is expected to receive more than $1 billion from a major opioid settlement. More than 5,000 Pennsylvanians died from drug overdoses last year…
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How the FDR Park Plan Could Impact Youth Sports
We’ve been getting a lot of perspectives on the FDR Park Plan — a $250 million redesign project of the former golf course that would add a welcome center, new…
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An Ongoing Debate Over the FDR Meadows
For folks in South Philly, the FDR Park Meadows is a respite from city life. People run along its pathways, walk their dogs, or enjoy the green space and…
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From Philly Sports to Free Avocados: Our First Friday News Roundup
Philly sports fans are having a good week, with the Eagles celebrating a major win and the Phillies inching closer to the World Series. In other news, there’s…
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It’s a Great Time To Be a Philly Sports Fan
It’s good to be a Philadelphia sports fan right now. The Eagles are undefeated, the Phillies are inching closer to the World Series, and the Flyers and the…
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What to See at the Philly Film Festival
Every October, the Philadelphia Film Society hosts the Philadelphia Film Festival. Now in its 31st year, the film festival brings together more than 25,000…
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Should Former Prisons Be Sites of Halloween Fun?
Many former prisons tap into spooky season by holding haunted houses and other types of Halloween fun. But is that ethical given that real horrors took place…
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University of Pennsylvania’s Troubling Ties to Slavery
For years the University of Pennsylvania touted itself as being on the right side of history. That’s what Penn student, VanJessica Gladney, thought, too. But…
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There's A New Mobile Mural Around Kensington
There’s a reason Philadelphia is called the mural capital of the world — we have a lot of murals. And every October, the city celebrates its public art through…
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How to Make Voting Sexy in Philly
Historically, voter turnout in Philadelphia is low when it comes to local elections. But this one coming up in November is a big one. Philadelphians will be…
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How SEPTA’s Investing in Accessibility
SEPTA is investing more than $500 million to make all stations on the Broad Street and Market-Frankford lines accessible within the next decade. But what does…
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Philly's Most Photogenic Food
Everyone has a favorite spot to eat in the city and yeah sometimes the food looks so pretty you just have to snap a pic for the ‘gram before digging in. We all…
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Where Can Philly Kids Feel Safe?
Five teenaged football players were leaving a scrimmage Tuesday afternoon when at least two gunmen ambushed them outside of Roxborough High School…
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The Ongoing Fight To Protect Chinatown
Philly is often referred to as “the city of neighborhoods.” And it’s true — there are a lot of distinct neighborhoods with rich histories and tight-knit…
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How Accurate is 'Abbott Elementary'?
“Abbott Elementary” has kept us laughing for 13 episodes over a fictitious Philadelphia public school. Now, with season two premiering this week, fans can’t…
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Here’s Why State Reps Have Beef With Philly DA Larry Krasner
Ever since Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner took office in 2018, his work has been under fire. That’s because his progressive policies were a game…
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What’s on The Menu for The Eagles Home Opener?
It’s Eagles season again! With the home opener on Monday, we thought it would be a good time to talk football and food. Because you gotta have a solid game-day…
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Is PA's Cannabis Pardon Just Blowing Smoke?
Earlier this month, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman announced a plan to pardon thousands of people with non-violent, cannabis…
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Your Insider’s Guide to Fringe Fest 2022
Indie films, guided meditations in nature, and a cooking show opera set during the pandemic are some of the offerings at the 2022 Philadelphia Fringe Festival…
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From Trashman to City Council Member?
Terrill Haigler, also known as Ya Fav Trashman, makes street cleaning look fun to his more than 31,000 Instagram followers. As a former sanitation worker, he’s…
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The Fight for South Philly's FDR Park is On
For folks in South Philly, the FDR Park Meadows is a respite from city life. People run along its pathways, walk their dogs, or enjoy the green space and…
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This ‘Jawn’ is Getting Out of Hand
The use of the word “jawn” is getting out of hand. It’s on billboards, T-shirts, coffee mugs, even food! But the origins of the word are kind of murky. What is…
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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…