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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 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 conversation you might overhear at your neighborhood coffee shop. But with City Cast Philly, you’re always welcome to join in. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at philly.citycast.fm.
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- Is City Failing Foster Care Kids? Plus: Rocky Turns 50 & the Funniest Philly Phone Call Ever · 30 dkMultiple investigations have been launched to look into the failure of our city’s foster system after the murder of a child revealed potentially systemic issues. Host Trenae Nuri…
- Eagles Are Cooked But Fans Keep Grilling. Plus: Bad Bar Behavior & Early Holiday Shopping · 37 dkWith a seventh straight loss the Eagles’ season appears to be over, but home cooks continue to tailgate and serve up deliciousness outside the Linc. We also take a look at the…
- Can We Ticket the PPA for Blowing Off City Council? Plus: Mayoral Exodus & Philly Rules · 33 dkThe Philadelphia Parking Authority just blew off a City Council hearing to address the thousands of tickets and tows it carried out around Fairmount during the FiFA World Cup Fan…
- Argue With a Stranger! Also: Restricting AI Ads & Ways to Get Cozy This Winter · 35 dkThe temperatures are dropping, which means it's time to get cozy. Host Trenae Nuri, senior creative producer Abby Fritz, and contributor Nic Esposito drop their recommendations…
- How Philly Needs Dems to Deliver. Plus: Safety in Foster Care & the City’s Hidden Gems · 39 dkWe talk about the criteria for places that can be called true “hidden gems.” Contributors Jacen Bowman and Conrad Benner join host Trenae Nuri to spill the details about their…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: A ‘Rage Room’ That’s Saving a City — Presented By City Cast Philly · 23 dkIt’s fall in Philly, but just this week, cities across the country experienced record-high heat. In Somerville, MA, the city government is realizing that rising temperatures…
- Will State Democrats Now Deliver? Plus, LOVE Park Hosts 1,000th Wedding & BalletX Portrays 1920s Philly · 29 dkWe review Pennsylvania Democrats’ long wish list for policy changes now that the party controls the legislature and governor’s office. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer…
- Voting? Done. Next? How You Can Help Get Potholes Fixed & Streets Cleaned Up · 30 dkElection Day is over, but the work you do in your community doesn’t stop. There are so many ways you can get involved, speak up on issues, and have a seat at the table on…
- Shapiro Crushes GOP Challenger. Is the White House Next? Plus: Rabb Goes to D.C. · 28 dkDemocratic Gov. Josh Shapiro won a landslide victory against Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity. We talk about how that happened, what it means for raising the minimum wage…
- Can PA Dems Win Trifecta? Plus, Taxing Waymo & Very Early Holiday Decor · 31 dkIt’s Election Day. So what’s at stake? While Pennsylvania has a Democratic governor and control of the state House, Republicans maintain control of the state Senate. Could that…
- SEPTA Funds, Minimum Wage Hike & Legal Weed: Philly's Only GOP State Senator Has Some Thoughts · 39 dkWe’re sitting down with State Sen. Joe Picozzi, who represents the Northeast. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz talk to Picozzi, the only Republican state senator…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Who Controls Austin’s Autonomous Vehicles? — Presented By City Cast Philly · 25 dkWhen you think of Waymo, you might not yet think of Philly. But you should definitely be thinking of Austin, Texas. State law governing autonomous vehicles (AVs) supersedes city…
- Your Guide to November 2026 in Philly · 31 dkThis is the time of the year when we crave cozy dinners, cherish time with family and friends, and choose to spend extra time volunteering in the community. In this episode…
- Harassment in Restaurant Industry, Police Watchdog Arrested & ‘Scary’ Philly Situations · 31 dkWe’re talking about why the Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission chair was arrested on bribery charges this week and toxic restaurant work culture in Philly’s food…
- Council's Fury at Academy of Natural Sciences Closure. Plus: DEI on the Ballot & HBD Philly! · 35 dkHappy Birthday, Philadelphia! As the city celebrates its 344th anniversary, what gift would you give the city? Contributors Conrad Benner and Lauden Vidas join host Trenae Nuri…
- Wild Philly Homes for Sale, Say Goodbye to the Portal & Spell Like a Philadelphian · 37 dkWe’re saying goodbye to the Portal this week. For two years, the art installation gave Philly a connection to other countries around the world. Host Trenae Nuri talks with…
- Where to Catch the Best Fall Sky Views · 26 dkDaylight saving time ends next weekend when clocks fall back one hour — giving us any extra hour of sleep that day. What this also means is that this week we will experience the…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Is Chicago More Prepared for Climate Change Than Every Other City? — Presented By City Cast Philly · 23 dkHow prepared is Philadelphia to deal with the effects of climate change? In a recent report, Chicago was ranked as the most climate resilient city in the world — the only U.S…
- Lawmakers Ban Cell Phones in School & Try to Lower Volume on TV Ads. Plus: Who’s Roasting that Great Philly Coffee · 30 dkWe’re talking about what’s been happening in Harrisburg: Lawmakers banned cell phones in all Pennsylvania schools and preliminarily approved a bill to protect our ears when we’re…
- Cheap Meals, Safer Streets & Funding The Arts · 36 dkWhere can you get a cheap meal these days? Contributors Fae Ehsan (a community organizer who serves on the board of 5th Square Advocacy) and Conrad Benner (an art curator and…
- Did the Eagles Risk Jalen Hurts’ Life? Plus: Music Venue Closes & Dems Go for PA Sweep · 36 dkEveryone’s talking about the health and wellness of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. This week, the organization announced that their franchise player will be out for…
- Robots are Everywhere, Kids are Vaping & Eagles are Cooked. Can LeBron Save Philly? · 42 dkWith news that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out for the season, the LeBron James era begins tonight as the 76ers start their season against the New York Knicks. Can he save…
- What Lives in Philly's Water? · 23 dkEarlier this month officials issued a “Do Not Eat” advisory for fish in the Wissahickon Creek after PFOS “forever chemicals” were found in a sample. And last week, a report was…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Salt Lakers are Adopting Storm Drains — Presented By City Cast Philly · 26 dkHow much ownership or responsibility do you feel as a resident of Philadelphia? In Salt Lake City, people are being asked to “adopt a storm drain” to help keep city streets free…
- D.A.’s Explosive Police Misconduct Allegations, New Photos of Old Philly & Halloween Ghost Tours · 34 dkCould last weekend’s shooting death of a Philadelphia police officer have been prevented? We discuss whether police misconduct allowed a killer to go free in a 2019 case that…
- Is Philly Food Becoming Kinda Mid? Plus: Philadelphians’ Inventions & Cheap Third Places · 38 dkContributors Conrad Benner and Alisha Miranda join Trenae Nuri to play three rounds of trivia and learn about some interesting Philly inventions and creations. Plus, with food…
- City Mourns Slain Officer. Plus, Proposal for a City-Backed Grocery Store & Ideas for Cooking at Home · 35 dkContributor Fae Ehsan and Audience Development Manager Spencer Morris join Trenae Nuri to share the circumstances behind the shooting death of a 40-year-old police officer in…
- When is Waymo Picking Me Up? Plus: Marketplace Furniture & Mayfair Rats · 32 dkWe’re talking about interesting furniture finds on Facebook Marketplace in Philly. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by contributors Kamal Marell and Claudia Vargas to talk about how to…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: A St. Paul Cell Phone Ban Teens Might Actually Like — Presented By City Cast Philly · 24 dkAnother Philly school year has begun — how are cell phones being handled? In Minnesota, one high school is demonstrating that a strict no-phone school day can work, and they’ve…
- Why is PGW’s Boss Flying to Florida? Who is Eating Sushi from Wawa? What Happened at the Gubernatorial Debate? · 33 dkWe talk about WHYY’s investigation into Philadelphia Gas Works CEO’s years of free secret trips to Phillies spring training and how that could violate state ethics rules. Host…
- What’s Happening for Halloween, Beef Bandits & Preserving Philly Arts · 31 dkPhilly does it big with fall festivals, haunted attractions, and costume contests this time of year. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by contributors Conrad Benner of Streets Dept and…
- We Are Epicenter of Sports Betting, Tackling Copper Wire Theft & City Council Races · 37 dkWe’re taking a look at how the city is tackling copper wire theft, which darkens recreation centers and parks. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by creative producer Siani Colon and…
- Evaluating Mayor Parker on Kensington, Black Bottom on the (Official) Map & HitchBOT Lives · 32 dkWe’re zooming into Kensington and talking about how the Parker administration has been addressing issues in this neighborhood. Plus, Black Bottom becomes an official Philly…
- A Future Philly: Car-Free Streets, a Roosevelt Boulevard Subway & Biking Through Stop Signs · 26 dkWhat might be the future of our streets? We’re listening back to conversations we’ve recently had about a bill that would allow cyclists to treat red lights and stop signs as…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: This Basketball Court Is Saving Residents From Floods — Presented By City Cast Philly · 24 dkWhen Philly looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate flood mitigation…
- Why You’re Paying More for Water, Philly Chocolates Inspired by Ghosts & Parallel Parking Showdown · 34 dkYour water bill is increasing, and here’s why. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz dive into how to read your bill and why it’s so hard to get a Philadelphia Water…
- Your Guide to October 2026 in Philly · 36 dkGet ready for some seasonal fun because this month is packed with fall festivals, art exhibits — and, of course, haunted adventures. In this episode you’ll hear our best tips for…
- Eagles Highlights in Trump Deportation Video. Plus: Tailgating Under Threat & Free Dating Advice · 41 dkWe’re talking about why this is an exciting time to be a Philadelphia sports fan (other than the Trump administration’s questionable use of Eagles’ highlights in an…
- Best & Worst Places to Pee, Our Philly Bucket List & Can the Academy of Natural Sciences Be Saved? · 33 dkWhen you gotta go, you gotta go! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by senior creative producer Abby Fritz and Santiago Ortiz, founder of No Shorts, to talk about some of the best…
- Blank Street Coffee is Just the Latest NYC Business in Philly – Why? · 35 dkIn recent weeks there’s been online chatter about whether Philadelphians should patronize Blank Street, a New York coffee chain that opened this month in Rittenhouse Square…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One Oregon City is Lowering Energy Costs — Presented By City Cast Philly · 20 dkWhat’s a seemingly small project in Philly that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless electrical…
- Teen Meet-Ups, Thousands of Homes Under Construction & a New Museum That’s All About Us · 32 dkWe’re talking about teen meet-ups stirring public safety concerns — where are the spaces for youth to hang out across the city? Plus, the Parker administration highlights hitting…
- Voting Republican in Philly, Finding Use for the Roundhouse & Staycationing on the Delaware River · 33 dkThe Republican party faces an uphill battle as they try to win support in a hugely Democratic city. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by creative producer Siani Colón and reporter…
- Drag Shows, Science Museum Closure & Mayoral Candidates. Plus: Our Favorite Bar Food · 37 dkCity Council held its first session last week introducing nearly 50 bills and resolutions ranging from keeping life affordable in the city to making updates to the city’s zoning…
- Why is PA Fighting the CDC? Plus: City Trash Contracts & Will Roosevelt Blvd Get a Subway · 35 dkPennsylvania has reported four measles deaths in the past month, marking the first deaths in the Commonwealth related to once-eradicated disease in 35 years. But state health…
- Rocky’s Final Run Up the Art Museum Steps · 27 dkThe Rocky statue has been playing musical chairs between the top, bottom, and inside of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It’s now taking its permanent spot at the top of the Art…
- ‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Philly Is Reducing Violence With Parks · 29 dkDid you know that Philly neighborhoods have seen drops in depression and crime, all because vacant lots were revitalized? Thanks to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS)…
- House of Horrors in Olney, Judge Wants Krasner Investigated & an Evacuation at City Hall · 26 dkCity Hall was evacuated Thursday morning during City Council’s first meeting of the season after a suspicious package was found. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by executive producer…
- Should PPA Rent Parking Spots to ICE? Plus: Job Search Tips & Pay-What-You-Can Dining · 37 dkA couple of Philadelphia restaurants are bringing back the pay-what-you-can model of customers ordering what they want and then just paying what they think their meal and…
- Stopping Data Centers, Preserving Murals & Welcoming … Polo? · 38 dkData centers are everywhere, but it’s a booming industry that’s created contentious conversations in communities – Philly included. This week activists held a rally outside of…
