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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 Date Ideas Under $25
Money is tight these days, but your love life shouldn’t suffer! We’re listening back to a list of creative, fun and cheap date ideas all under $25 that host…
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Optimism for SEPTA, Market East & Center City SIPS
City Councilmember Mark Squilla’s district stretches from Chinatown to South Philly and up to the River Wards. He’s joining host Trenae Nuri on our weekly…
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Your Guide to Running in Philly
We know some of you listen to City Cast Philly (and other podcasts) while you run. Maybe you’re running right now! Or maybe you want to start running and even…
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Why Is College Enrollment Among Black Men Declining?
Host Trenae Nuri talks with Marquise Davon Richards – assistant director of Upward Bound Math & Sciences at Temple University and the host of the "Keepin' It a…
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One Strike Down, More To Come? Plus: Will the State Save SEPTA?
It's the Friday News Roundup! We're talking about how the city is starting to clean-up from the “Parker Piles” of trash that accumulated during the eight-day…
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Why the Strike Ended & When Your Trash Is Getting Picked Up
The strike is over, Philly, and now the clean-up begins. The District Council 33 strike – the Great Garbage Strike of 2025 – lasted eight days and led to a…
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Does Using a City Dumpster Make You a Scab?
As the strike by District Council 33 stretches into a second week, the garbage situation in the city is only getting worse. Since residential garbage pick-up…
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Wildwood to Cape May: A Jersey Shore Guide
Summer in Philly means your neighbors or co-workers are down the Shore. Whether it’s for the beaches, boardwalks, or one of those parties that Jason Kelce has…
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How to Find the Perfect Hike for You
We're taking a hike! The team is trying out a Philadelphia Inquirer tool that helps you figure out which Philly-area hikes fit your needs. Host Trenae Nuri…
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Is Philly the Best Summer City in the US?
Trenae Nuri and all 12 other City Cast podcast hosts (from Austin, Boise, Chicago, DC, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Portland…
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Trash Piles Up, SEPTA Funding in Limbo & WNBA Comes to Philly
More than 9,000 city workers from the District Council 33 union went on strike Tuesday — and that means there’s no residential trash pick-up until the union…
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Your Guide to July 2025 in Philly
Philly’s bringing the heat, so we’ve curated a list of ways to have fun and beat these sizzling summer temperatures. In this episode you’ll hear about a new…
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Philly’s Heat Wave: What It Means for Your Health
We all have been feeling the sweltering heat and humidity. The average summer temperatures in Philly have creeped up over the last few years, and that affects…
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$3M to Family After Cop Kills Boy, Bars Pull Out of SIPS & World Cafe Live Drama
It’s the Friday News Roundup. This week, we’re talking about the city agreeing to pay $3 million to the family of Thomas “TJ” Siderio, the 12-year-old boy…
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How Sharswood Is Piloting a New Vision for Philly Affordable Housing
We head over to Sharswood—just off Ridge Avenue and Master Street—to explore a new affordable housing development prioritizing its youngest neighbors. Play is…
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Can Philly’s Art Scene Survive the Funding Squeeze?
In our weekly politics episode, we discuss how with major funding sources like the National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities facing cuts, many cultural…
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Craft Cocktails Can Be Non-Alcoholic At this Summer Happy Hour
Summer in Philly brings some of the best weekly deals on your favorite cocktails. SIPS in Center City is a popular Wednesday happy hour. There's also Passyunk…
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Philly Paw Patrol: Council Curbs Dogs & Their Poop from Parks
Philly loves its dogs, but there’s a plan to make some parks, playgrounds and rec centers “animal-free zones.” City Council passed a bill that would fine…
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Here's What 13 US Cities Are Talking About This Summer | A City Cast Philly Special
City Cast hosts are on the pulse of what’s happening in our communities. So Trenae Nuri and all 12 other hosts sat down with City Cast CEO David Plotz to talk…
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Philly’s $6.8B Budgets Boosts Housings, Cuts Small Biz Breaks
In our weekly politics episode, we’re talking about the near unanimous passing of the $6.8 billion city budget that includes eliminating a tax break for small…
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The Philadelphians Who Changed Ice Cream
When you think of ice cream innovation, 19th-century Philadelphians might not come to mind—but they should. We listen back to the sweet and surprising history…
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Philly Braces for SEPTA Service Getting Slashed
SEPTA is in trouble. The transit agency faces a $213 million budget deficit, and without an infusion of funds from the state in the next two weeks, service…
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Philly Gets Graded, Council Passes a Budget & Anti-Trump Protests Come to Town
It's the Friday news roundup! We’re talking about the $6.8 billion city budget approved by Council, the anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ rally this weekend, a new poll…
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Philly Dads on What It Means to Be Playful, Protective & Patient
Happy Father’s Day, Philadelphia! On today’s show we have a roundtable with three Philly dads talking about fatherhood in 2025 and how to be a great dad in…
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Why Mayor Parker Wants to Spend $2B on Housing
City council will vote tomorrow on Mayor Cherelle Parker’s plan to borrow $800 million to create and preserve housing in Philly. This is one of her biggest…
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SEPTA, Food & Community: How Philly Feels About Philly
The City Cast Philly team spent a day at the Art Star Craft Bazaar at the Cherry Street Pier on Mother’s Day weekend talking to Philadelphians about Philly. We…
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This Philly Rugby Team Doesn’t Play by Trump’s Rules
Philadelphia Rugby Football Club has been hitting the pitch since the 1970s, making it one of the oldest teams in the country. It is now championing the push…
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SEPTA Bus Blaze and Funding Woes, Bike Lane Lawsuit & Coyotes in Wissahickon
It's the Friday news roundup! We’re talking about SEPTA buses on fire in the Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood, more details on the transit agency’s funding…
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Philly’s Best Grocery Stores, Hacks & Deals
We’re chatting about how we shop in (and maybe out of) the city for the best deals on groceries. Some on the City Cast Philly team are bargain hunters and…
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What DA Krasner's Win Means for Philly
This week’s politics episode takes you into the Pen & Pencil Club, Philadelphia’s press club since 1892. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by NBC10’s Lauren Mayk, KYW…
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Is Philly’s Oldest Bar The Ultimate Match Maker?
June marks the start of wedding season, and what better place to kick things off than at McGillin’s Olde Ale House — Philly’s oldest bar and maybe the best…
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Odunde Turns 50: Philly’s Iconic Festival Rooted in Culture & Community
On Sunday, June 8, hundreds of thousands are expected to gather for the milestone celebration of the Odunde Festival. It turns 50 this year – a testament to…
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Fairmount Park Shooting, SEPTA Cuts Mean Longer Commutes & Zoo Cancels Pride Event
It's the Friday news roundup! This week host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz are discussing the gun laws, or lack thereof, that may have been a…
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Your Guide to Philly in June 2025
It's summer in the city of Brotherly Love, and if you’re like us, you’re looking to get out and enjoy the warm weather before the heat really sets in. So we’ve…
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Sheriff Bilal Pushes Back on Mismanagement Allegations & Calls to Abolish Office
There’s no other elected official in Philly getting more scrutiny right now than Sheriff Rochelle Bilal. Some even want her office abolished. Just this week…
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How a Tiny College Hours Away Rescued a Philly Dance Legacy
A year ago this week, the University of the Arts in Center City announced that it was suddenly closing its doors, forever, due to financial problems. The…
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Ex-Cop Convicted, Krasner Wins Big, Long Live the Tush Push
It’s the Friday News Round Up. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz are talking about Larry Krasner’s landslide win in the Democratic primary for…
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Is Philly Sports Talk Radio Diverse Enough?
City Cast Philly contributor O.J. Spivey joins host Trenae Nuri to talk about his recent column in The Philadelphia Tribune about how sports radio call-in…
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Krasner Wins Primary for Third Term as District Attorney
District Attorney Larry Krasner defeated Pat Dugan in the Democratic race for district attorney. Dugan spent more money on the campaign than Krasner, but the…
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PA Day Trips To Fit Every Vibe
Within two hours of Philly you can find theme parks, novelty museums, and even the biggest buffet in the county. With Memorial Day less than a week away, get…
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How Philly Talks – and Laughs – with Comedian LSD
We can’t stop laughing over Philly comedian Lauren Daniels – aka Comedian LSD – and her bits and skits on social media. So we brought her on the show. She…
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Philly Ballot Breakdown, Remembering MOVE & Schuylkill Banks Extension Opens
Next week Philly will vote on district attorney, city and state judges, and three ballot questions. We tell you everything you need to know before the primary…
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Church Reborn As Philly's School of Circus Arts
Our host Trenae Nuri is taking us into the world of professional circus arts. We tour the halls, workshop, and practice spaces of Philadelphia School of Circus…
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Judge the Judges: How to Vote in Next Week’s Judicial Election
Big election coming up next week, Philly. And while you may know the candidates in the race for district attorney, unless you are an extremely informed voter…
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When Philly Police Dropped a Bomb on Our City
Forty-years ago today – May 13, 1985 – the Philadelphia Police Department dropped a bomb on its own residents. Inside a West Philly rowhome, 11 people…
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Philly Lawyers Are Having A Billboard War
Top Dog, Pond Lehocky, and Morgan & Morgan: If you've driven on any Philly highway, you know these lawyers' names. But why are personal injury lawyers buying…
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Cop Shot, DOGE Cuts Violence Prevention & We’ll See You At ‘The X’
A cop was shot during a brawl outside of Overbrook High School, an antisemitic sign at a Sansom Street bar became national news, and federal DOGE cuts are…
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Best Frozen Desserts in Philly
The weather forecast is clear: It's ice cream weather! Cool down with host Trenae Nuri and Dave Wez, City Cast Philly’s food contributor/co-host of Delicious…
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D.A. Race: Challenger Pat Dugan Says Philly Doesn’t Feel Safe
For our Wednesday politics episode, former Judge Pat Dugan visits City Cast Philly to make his case for why District Attorney Larry Krasner, a two-term…
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After Airbnb Crackdown, a New Hotel Trend Takes Over Philly
Philly is seeing something of a boom in boutique hotels as we brace for what’s expected to be a massive tourism year in 2026. After the city started regulating…
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How Philly’s Community College Prez Was Suddenly Ousted After 11 Years
Seemingly without warning last month, Community College of Philadelphia Donald Guy Generals was removed by the school’s board of trustees. His contract was not…
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Some Eagles Fly to White House, CCP Lawsuit & Judge in Cheesesteak Controversy
It's the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about the Eagles visiting the White House (and the players who skipped it), the Community College of Philadelphia…
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Your Guide to May 2025 in Philly
Your May calendar will be filled with activities like the Broad Street Run and music festivals like the Roots Picnic and West Philly Porch Fest. But stick…
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DA Race: Krasner Touts Low Murder Rate & Compares Opponent to Trump
For our Wednesday politics episode, District Attorney Larry Krasner visits City Cast Philly to make his case for why he deserves a third term as the city’s…
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A Philadelphian’s Guide to the Jersey Shore
Philadelphians love the Shore: The beaches. The boardwalks. The partying. But which town has what you’re looking for this summer? And what tips, tricks, and…
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Why Concerts Are So Expensive Right Now
Your favorite band or artist is coming to Philly. You go online to purchase a ticket and see the price and the fees attached. Your jaw drops. Why are ticket…
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30th Street Station Scandal, Neighbors Beefing with Angelo’s & Philly Is Safer
It's the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about a new report showing Philly is safer (even if the rent is still too high). We’re digging into an Amtrak…
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The Philly Biologist Talking Squid Facts and Shrimp Sticker Politics
Sarah McAnulty is a squid biologist who doubles as an artist. McAnulty is creator of Skype A Scientist and several other projects intended to engage the public…
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State Rep. Jared Solomon Wants To Get Rid of the Sheriff’s Office & Gifts for Lawmakers
It’s Wednesday, so we’re talking politics on City Cast Philly. State Representative Jared Solomon of Northeast Philly is sometimes referred to as a “reformer.”…
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Drinking Whiskey with America's Founders at Carpenters' Hall
Old City’s Carpenters’ Hall, the site of the First Continental Congress back in 1774, is considered the “acorn” of American democracy. Today, it’s where host…