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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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28:40

Fed Up with Nuisance Businesses? So is Councilmember...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/04/09

This is our weekly Wednesday politics episode. Councilmember Cindy Bass represents the 8th District. For nearly a decade she’s been fighting nuisance businesses that cause disturbances, sell illegal products like loosies, create noise, and generally flout the law. Bass and many of her constituents are fed up. So host Trenae Nuri sat down with her in her City Hall office to discuss how she’s working to get more enforcement, her reactions to the mayor’s budget, and other legislative priorities she’s

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30:02

The Best Philly Dates Under $25

City Cast Philly ·

2025/04/08

We know money is tight these days! If you’re dating or trying to keep the romance in your love life going, this episode will guide you through some super cheap Philly date ideas – all under $25. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Abby Fritz, City Cast Philly producer, to talk about ways to impress your date for a low price. Find more ways to save with a SEPTA Key or an EBT Card. Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We’re also on Instagram:

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25:24

How This Philly Bread Maker Keeps Business Rolling

City Cast Philly ·

2025/04/07

Bread is the essential element of Philly hoagies, cheesesteaks, and breakfast sandwiches. But what goes into baking and selling it daily? Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Chris DiPiazza, owner of Mighty Bread Company, a 2023 James Beard Awards semifinalist, to talk about his two careers, new products he’s rolling out, and Philly’s booming bread scene. Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly What’s your favorite bread in the city? Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We’re

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30:30

Crime Rates Down, SEPTA's Bedsheets & Sheriff's...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/04/04

It's the Friday News Roundup! The team is talking about a historic drop in crime, with the lowest murder rate in almost 60 years. And the Sheriff’s office is back in the news – this time for its connection to a four-car crash that was kept under the radar for months. Host Trenae Nuri also shares some good news with executive producer Matt Katz and Hey Philly newsletter editor Siani Colon – there’s a new Kelce, some new (unusual) SEPTA merch, and four new James Beard finalists from Philly. Our

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23:25

How an $11 Ticket Is Bringing New Fans to Philly's Opera

City Cast Philly ·

2025/04/03

Opera Philadelphia announces on our show its new season that seeks to broaden the genre of opera. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Anthony Roth Costanzo, general director and president of Opera Philadelphia, about the new shows and the extraordinary success of its Pick Your Price ticketing model – or what many now know as the $11 (!) opera tickets. Learn more about this season’s programming here. Find more great deals on events – and get you fill of Philly news – in our newsletter: Hey Philly Love the

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22:04

The Changing Politics of John Fetterman

City Cast Philly ·

2025/04/02

This is our weekly Wednesday politics episode. John Fetterman was elected to the U.S. Senate as a darling of Pennsylvania’s progressive Democrats. But recently, those politics have appeared to shift: Fetterman was the first Senate Democrat to visit Donald Trump after the November election. He has voted to confirm 10 of Trump’s nominees – including Attorney General Pam Bondi, who challenged the 2020 election results in Pennsylvania. He has supported a Republican budget and bill to deport more

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26:53

Your Guide to April 2025 in Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2025/04/01

There is absolutely nothing to do in Philly this month…April Fools! The weather is heating up, and so are our calendars. The team is taking you to some live music events for national jazz month. Also we’re getting outside with four food festivals. But this month isn’t just all fun and games – don’t forget to file your taxes before April 15th. And check out these local free tax resources for some help. For even more tips on how to make the most of April in Philly, check out our newsletter, Hey

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28:03

New Food, Fresh Vibes & Phillies Baseball at Citizens...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/03/31

The Eagles got their championship. Is it now the Phillies’ turn? Trenae catches up with City Cast Philly contributors O.J. Spivey, sports columnist at The Philadelphia Tribune, and Johnny Goodtimes, owner of Shibe Sports to talk about what to expect for the Phillies this season and how best to experience a game at Citizens Bank Park, which opens for baseball today. What will the Phillies’ record be this season? Hit us up at 215-259-8170 or philly@citycast.fm Get Philly news & events in your inbox

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31:03

Fights Over Philly Budget, The Portal Is Moving &...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/03/28

It’s the Friday News Roundup. Today we’re digging into Mayor Cherelle Parker’s budget proposal – including her plans to eliminate free rides for low-income Philadelphians, build thousands of housing units, and cut a tax on businesses. We also wonder why the Portal art installation keeps getting vandalized and where it should be moved to keep it safer. And we talk about two Philebrities – Will Smith, the entertainer who got a street named after him, and Skinny Joe Merlino, the former mob boss opening

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25:41

They're Twins, Philly Doctors, and Podcasters...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/03/27

Do you ever wonder if grandma was right about drinking cranberry juice to combat a UTI? And how do you find credible health sources as federal agencies take down their online resources? For Women’s History Month, Trenae Nuri sat down with two Philly doctors – twin sisters and podcasters – who aim to bring reliable medical information to the public. Dr. Delana Wardlaw is a family medicine physician and Dr. Elana McDonald is a general pediatrician. What’s it like for these born-and-raised

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20:25

Philly, Where’s My Car? Inside the Phenomenon of...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/03/26

It’s our weekly politics episode. 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 moved without notice to an unknown location in order to accommodate construction or events. And it has left some Philadelphians wondering where the heck their car went. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Bill Bender, investigative reporter for The Inquirer, to talk courtesy towing, which he’s been digging into for

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36:57

Philly’s Hometown Ref Blowing The Whistle at March...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/03/25

Natasha Camy, who grew up in West Philly, is a NCAA Division 1 women’s basketball referee who keeps things cool on the court – and leans on her Bible for support as she criss-crosses the country. She’s also a childhood friend of our host, Trenae Nuri, and so just before March Madness the two old friends sat down to talk about Natasha’s journey to the height of her profession – and her venture as the co-founder of Referee Ready Development Academy. Any other Philly connections to March Madness? Call

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26:07

Philly Brewery’s Apprenticeship Program Leads to New...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/03/24

Triple Bottom Brewing on Spring Garden Street has the perfect beers (and perfect beer names) for the spring – there’s Tumbling Sun, the New Zealand Style Pilsner, and Sunny, the Zwickelbier. But what makes this brewery particularly unique is its apprenticeship program for Philadelphians who need a second chance after incarceration or periods of homelessness. The 16-week program leads to jobs – and new kinds of beer. In this conversation that first aired in December, host Trenae Nuri is joined by

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28:37

Calls to Close Two Philly Agencies, Looming CCP...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/03/21

Content warning: mentions of sexual assault and sex trafficking. Welcome back to our Friday News Roundup. We’re talking about how there’s new calls to eliminate two troubled city departments – the Sheriff’s Office and Register of Wills; why Community College of Philadelphia staff and faculty might go on strike; and how three elderly retired Philly cops ended up on trial this week because of their investigation of a 1991 murder. And as always, host Trenae Nuri, executive producer Matt Katz, and Hey

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18:45

NoLibs Business Owners Fuming Over Temporary Bus...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/03/20

When Greyhound shuttered its 35-year-old bus station on Filbert Street in 2023, inter-city buses shifted to curbside service on the corner of Sixth and Market Streets. But that location had no bathrooms, places to sit, or shelter. So the city opened what was supposed to be a temporary location along Spring Garden Street near Front Street in Northern Liberties. But more than a year later, the temporary bus stop is still there, and business owners are fuming. They say passengers are constantly coming

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38:55

Councilmember O’Rourke Gives the Mayor ‘Grace,’ But...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/03/19

It’s our Wednesday politics episode. Councilmember Nicolas O’Rourke is a minister and one of the two members of the Working Families Party on City Council. In a wide-ranging interview with host Trenae Nuri from his candle-lit office in City Hall, O’Rourke spoke about his opposition to Mayor Parker’s proposed tax cuts, his proposed bills to keep tenants in their rental homes, his experience as an elected member of a third party, his perspective on the Defund The Police movement, and his view on the

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31:46

Best Coffee Shops in Philly for Every Situation

City Cast Philly ·

2025/03/18

People often ask us, what’s a good coffee shop to work out of, eat lunch, or just meet people? Well, friends, we got you! We’re listening back to a conversation that host Trenae Nuri had at Mr. Rabbit Coffee in Fitler Square with executive producer Matt Katz and producer Abby Fritz about some of their favorite places to get caffeinated in the city. Coffee shops mentioned in the episode: Mr. Rabbit Last Drop Satellite Coffee Càphê Roasters Jezabel’s Cafe Arterial Coffee iMUNCH Cafe Tela’s

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21:59

She Nearly Died From Alcohol. Now This Philadelphian...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/03/17

Nikki Graziano, owner and bartender at Bar Palmina, is shaking up incredible tasting zero-proof drinks. Her bar sits under the L train in Fishtown, actually surrounded by other bars and restaurants that serve alcohol. But Nikki shares with host Trenae Nuri about the near death experience she faced which turned her life around, and how she’s working to mix up cocktail culture here in Philly. This episode mentions sexual assault and suicide, so please take care when listening. If you or anyone you

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33:50

Parker’s Budget Proposal, Feds Cut Philly Jobs &...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/03/14

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about Mayor Cherelle Parker’s budget proposal, how federal cuts are impacting Philadelphians, and where former Mayor/Governor Ed Rendell wants to build a national monument in the city. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, City Cast Philly executive producer, and Siani Colon, Hey Philly newsletter editor. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: A West Philly nonprofit lost a multiyear grant worth $700K to DOGE cuts U.S

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30:05

Who Makes PA's Best Potato Chips?

City Cast Philly ·

2025/03/13

National Potato Chip Day is this Friday! And Pennsylvania is the potato chip capital of the world. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz are joined by our friends at City Cast Pittsburgh – host Megan Harris and Hey Pittsburgh newsletter editor Francesca Dabecco. We’re digging into our state’s potato chip roots and taste-testing salty snacks from across the Commonwealth.Get a full rundown of Pennsylvania chips in our newsletter, Hey Philly What's your favorite chip? Text us:

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