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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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City Hall Bike Lane Pause, 100+ Days Without State Budget & Art Museum Rebrands
It’s the Friday News Roundup. We’re talking about the real-world impacts of the Pennsylvania budget impasse, the very expensive state Supreme Court justice…
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Philly's Always Had Cowboys, Now We Have A Rodeo
We’re taking a ride over to Dream Park Equestrian Center in New Jersey, the temporary home for Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy, to talk about Philly’s…
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Overdose Deaths Are Down. How is Philly Handling the Crisis Differently?
We learned this week that there’s some good news when it comes to the city’s opioid crisis: Overdose deaths were down the last two years – and the rate this…
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How to Show Your Friends Philly in a Weekend
People often ask us: “What should I do when visiting Philly?” Now, we have the answers. Send them the link to this episode, in which the City Cast Philly team…
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Philly Loves Working From Home. But Is It Bad for the Economy?
Center City's office buildings have struggled to bounce back from the pandemic. One reason is because the way we work has changed – some of us are home all the…
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'Unsafe' SEPTA Rail Cars, Philly Government 'Hit List,' and Shutdown's Local Impact
It's the Friday News Roundup! Executive producer Matt Katz and producer Abby Fritz are talking about how the government shutdown will affect Philadelphians…
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Philly's Best Horror Events This Fall
A quintessential October pastime is watching scary films. So we sat down with Christina Acevedo, Philly filmmaker and founder of the film club Girls Like…
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Your Guide to October 2025 in Philly
Whether your Halloween costume includes a mask or a cowboy hat, the City Cast Philly team have the perfect events where you can rock any get-ups this month…
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Farm-To-Glass: The Latest Drinking Trend in Philly
You’ve heard of farm-to-table, so what’s the deal with farm-to-glass? The latest from our bar scene shows Philly bartenders are turning produce into cocktails…
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Philly's Air Quality is Getting Worse
The air we breathe in Philly is getting significantly worse. The American Lung Association reported that this year the Philly area is the 26th worst out of 200…
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Budget Impasse Costs Philly, City Hall Bike Lanes & New Historical Markers
It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about why our schools are losing millions due to a lack of a state budget – and why Stacy Garrity, Pennsylvania…
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Philly’s Best Grocery Stores & Hidden Deals
The team is here to save you some cash on groceries. Some of us bargain hunters and others just love niche markets and farm-to-table products. But we all have…
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Philly's Surprising New Plan To Curb Illegal Gun Sales
Mayor Cherelle Parker just signed a new law targeted at reducing shootings in the city and it’s believed to be the first in the nation. This new law requires…
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Trump Targets Philly Slavery Memorial for Removal
Under an executive order issued by President Trump mandating removal of material at national monuments, museums, and parks that “inappropriately disparage…
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Philly Has a Gambling Problem, and the Fix Isn’t Working
Gambling is everywhere in Philly – from sports betting apps to the lottery, skill games to casinos. Since gambling can be incredibly addictive, there’s a state…
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ICE Raids Park, Shapiro Denounces Political Violence, Krasner Warns of Military Invasion
This is our Friday News Roundup, with host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz. We talk about how the Trump administration is removing exhibits about…
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A Hard-Hitting, Gender-Inclusive Rugby Tradition in Philly
Philadelphia Rugby Football Club has been hitting the pitch since the 1970s, making it one of the oldest teams in the country. As the Supreme Court considers…
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With Trump Targeting Cities, Conor Lamb Has Some Advice for Fellow Dems
Democrats in Philly keep searching for ways to push back against President Trump and the policies that they say harm our city. So some are turning to Conor…
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Why Did Philly Tow My Legally Parked Car?
Did you know your car can be towed in Philly, even if it’s parked legally? “Courtesy towing” is a longtime – and uniquely Philly – practice where a car is…
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The Mütter Museum’s Ethical Overhaul
The Mütter Museum, one of Philly’s prominent institutions, has rethought the ethical considerations around its collection and display of bodies and body parts…
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SEPTA Restores Service, Cameras Will Catch You Speeding & Voting on Judges
It’s the Friday News Roundup. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz talk about this week's headlines, including: SEPTA cuts getting reversed (thank…
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Bars & Bookstores: A Queen Village Neighborhood Guide
All week, we’ve been hanging out on South Street and learning about its past, present and future. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Siani Colón, Hey Philly…
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Can South Street Stay Quirky?
This is part 3 of our South Street Series covering what we consider Philly's most iconic street. We take a look at the mix of businesses that have made South…
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How South Street Became Philly's Party Spot
South Street is where you go when you’re visiting from out of town, where you go when you’re a suburban kid looking for some counter-cultural grittiness, and…
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The Fights That Made South Street Iconic
Today is the launch of our three-part series on the history and future of Philly's most iconic street: South Street. You've probably danced and shopped on it…
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SEPTA Cuts, Cyclist Killed in Fairmount & 2026 City Upgrades
It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about full SEPTA service for Eagles ticket-holders – but not for the rest of us. Host Trenae Nuri and executive…
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Eagles' Journey to Super Bowl Repeat Starts Today
Super Bowl MVP quarterback Jalen Hurts – plus Saquon Bakley and AJ Brown and Lane Johnson – start tonight on the path to another championship. Can the Eagles…
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What a SEPTA Crisis & Trash Strike Tells Us About Philly Politics
A transit crisis with SEPTA that has led to crowded buses and canceled routes. A labor strike with city workers that left trash piled up on our streets. What…
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The Best Outdoor Dining in Philly Right Now
As summer winds down, there’s still time to enjoy a nice meal or a drink under the sunshine. Philly’s got plenty to offer when it comes to outdoor dining…
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Looming School Officer Strike, SEPTA Overcrowding & Bellevue’s $100 Cheesesteak
It’s our Friday News Round up. We’re talking about why everyone arrived late to work and school this week, more SEPTA cuts happening September 1, Philly public…
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Your Guide to Sept 2025 in Philly
Philly welcomes fall in September, so we’ve curated a list of ways to enjoy early autumn in the city. In this episode you’ll hear about a new museum, a cheesy…
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Closing Stores Early is the New Plan to Reduce Crime
In our weekly Wednesday politics episode we’re taking a look at a business curfew bill aimed at curbing violence around businesses in Kensington, Germantown…
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The Best Bakeries in Philly
Whether it's a birthday cake or a pick-me-up brownie, Philly knows how to do sweet treats. Host Trenae Nuri navigates the classic Italian bakeries and…
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SEPTA’s Transit Collapse: How Did We Get Here?
Philly’s mass transit system has been upended. The first wave of SEPTA service cuts went into effect yesterday, but there will be more soon and fares will…
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SEPTA Cuts Hit Sunday, Xfinity Live! Name Change & McGlinchey’s Closes?
It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about the first wave of SEPTA service cuts, how Philly is planning to move about in the city and throughout the…
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What the Future Holds for McGlinchey's and Philly's Smoking Bars
This week, news broke that McGlinchey’s would close permanently after tomorrow. But the owner, Sheldon Sokol, told Philadelphia Business Journal, he wants to…
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This Councilman Has 19 Summer Interns. Here’s Why.
Councilmember Isaiah Thomas is brimming with ideas, mostly centered on the youth of the city, and he has 19 interns in his office this summer who are actually…
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1-Star Reviews of Philly Parks
In Philly, there’s a saying: “No one likes us and we don’t care!” It’s generally used by Philadelphians when an out-of-towner is throwing shade. So, while…
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The Unexpected Benefit of Philly's Green Spaces
Philly is home to one of the largest urban parks in the country, Fairmount Park. And some neighborhoods have created even more green space by making community…
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SEPTA Cuts, Pat Dugan Switches to GOP & Best of Philly
It's the Friday News roundup! Life-changing SEPTA cuts are happening – host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz explain why. We also talk about how…
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The 7 Best Hotel Bars in Philly
Philly loves to socialize and drink, whether we’re getting a good happy hour deal, sipping our favorite crafted cocktails or mocktails on a rooftop, or…
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Philly’s Transportation Crisis: What We Know Now
Tomorrow is the deadline SEPTA set for Harrisburg to fund public transportation and prevent major service cuts to our transit system. Host Trenae Nuri and…
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There’s Free Cooking Classes in Philly
President Trump’s recently approved bill known as the Big Beautiful Bill eliminated a program called SNAP-Education, which funds nutrition education programs…
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Are Teachers Going on Strike?
Will Philly public school teachers strike after the first week of school? That’s what their union, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, is threatening…
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SEPTA Cuts Loom, Indigenous Peoples Day Cancelled & Stadium Crab Fries Skyrocket
It's the Friday News Roundup! SEPTA still doesn't have funding and service cuts could start next week if the budget isn't passed. Host Trenae Nuri and…
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By Foot, Bike, Bus or Car: How Do You Travel in Philly
As we wait to find out if state legislators will bail out SEPTA and prevent drastic transit service cuts and cancellations, we’re sharing conversations that we…
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How to End Political Corruption in Philly
The Committee of Seventy was founded more than 120 years ago to make Philly politics less corrupt. So is Philly less corrupt than it was then? Would abolishing…
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A Guide To Philly Coffee Shops
As we say goodbye to some coffee shop favorites like The Monkey and The Elephant and Tela's Market & Kitchen, some new shops have entered the scene. Out West…
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A Women’s Sports Renaissance in Philly
Philly's newest and first women's sports bar is just the beginning of the women's sports boom in the area. Trenae Nuri speaks with Chivonn Anderson, owner of…
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FDR Park Floods, Trump Erases History & SEPTA Preps for Cuts
A daytime shooting at a rec center reminded us this week that even though our homicide numbers are at historic lows, gun violence still plagues our city and…
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Your Guide to August 2025 in Philly
Philly’s still packed with summer fun this month, so we’ve curated a list of ways to enjoy water activities, eat fancy hoagies and catch film festivals. In…
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Anti-Philly Rhetoric Driving SEPTA Funding Crisis, Says Rep. Cephas
Where’s that state budget? And more importantly, where’s that SEPTA money? Host Trenae Nuri went to Overbrook Park to sit down with Pennsylvania State Rep…
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What Philly Sounds Annoy You – And Ones You Can Live With
The el train rolling by, neighbors yelling at each from across the street, music blaring from slingshots on South Street – ahhh, the real sounds of…
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Wait, Where Do I Live Now?: Neighborhood Names & Their Nonsense
Philly neighborhood names are complicated. There are so many neighborhoods in Philly that people who live on a single block might call where they live by…
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Bike Lanes, Potholes & the Mystery Pool in South Philly
It’s the Friday News Roundup. We’re talking about the continued bike lane controversy in Center City, hotel workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 274…
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SEPTA Faces Major Cuts Amid State Budget Deadlock
Pennsylvania has been operating without a budget for nearly a month, meaning the commonwealth’s nonprofits, school districts and local governments are in a…
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How The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Hurts Philadelphians
As a result of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” approved by the Republican-controlled Congress, about 42,000 people in Philadelphia – that includes kids…
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Where To Swim (and Boat and Splash) Around Philly This Summer
Need to cool down this summer? How about swimming with horses or running through a Wissahickon-themed sprayground? The Philly region has all kinds of ways to…
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Could the School in Your Neighborhood Close?
The looming threat of a teachers’ strike and upcoming school closures are just two challenges facing the School District of Philadelphia. Host Trenae Nuri sits…
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ICE Arrests, Trash Talk & Pretzels for Breakfast
There’s been continued ICE arrests in Philly and around the region. The Northern Liberties Night Market scheduled for July 23rd is canceled. And provisional…