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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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32:00

Bars & Bookstores: A Queen Village Neighborhood Guide

City Cast Philly ·

2025/09/11

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 newsletter editor, about the businesses, bars and even bookshops in Queen Village, a neighborhood along the East side of South Street. Check out Siani’s Graduate Hospital neighborhood guide here. Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly You can

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35:50

Can South Street Stay Quirky?

City Cast Philly ·

2025/09/10

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 Street distinct, with interviews from Drexel University Professor Richardson Dilworth, Condom Kingdom owner Stu Schlaffman, Streets Dept. founder Conrad Benner, Councilmember Mark Squilla, and Jim’s South Street owner Ken Silver. And ICYMI, listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of our series on the history of South Street!What’s your favorite South

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41:44

How South Street Became Philly's Party Spot

City Cast Philly ·

2025/09/09

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 where you go see your favorite band at the TLA and eat your favorite cheesesteak at Jim’s afterward. In the second part of our series on South Street’s most iconic street, we’re looking at what has drawn people to South Street for centuries: Entertainment. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with legendary Philly DJ Cosmo Baker, Philly Jazz Legacy Project

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34:22

The Fights That Made South Street Iconic

City Cast Philly ·

2025/09/08

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. You've definitely gotten a beer and eaten a cheesesteak on it. But this one-lane, one way strip from the Schuylkill to the Delaware has seen Philly history happen. In this episode we're going back to colonial times to understand how South Street has always been a hot spot – for shopping, for civil rights struggles, and for entertainment. Host

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29:18

SEPTA Cuts, Cyclist Killed in Fairmount & 2026 City...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/09/05

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 producer Matt Katz also report on the crowded Democratic race for the 3rd congressional seat, a cyclist killed in Fairmount Park, the possible deployment of federal troops to the city, and our neighborhoods getting upgrades for America’s 250th birthday celebration. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: SEPTA cuts

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24:59

Eagles' Journey to Super Bowl Repeat Starts Today

City Cast Philly ·

2025/09/04

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 do it again? Let’s at least beat the Dallas Cowboys tonight in the season opener! Host Trenae Nuri is here with City Cast Philly sports contributor O.J. Spivey, who covers the team for The Philadelphia Tribune, with season predictions, stadium vs. tailgating food, and “tush push” talk. GO BIRDS! Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our

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19:47

What a SEPTA Crisis & Trash Strike Tells Us About...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/09/03

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 does all this say about Philly and Pennsylvania politics? And what should we be expecting this fall? City Cast Philly’s politics contributor, Lauren Vidas, joins us for a rundown in our Wednesday politics episode. 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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24:30

The Best Outdoor Dining in Philly Right Now

City Cast Philly ·

2025/09/02

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 options whether that's a rooftop deck, shaded outdoor patio, garden, or sidewalk seating. To help you make some reservations, host Trenae Nuri and our City Cast Philly food contributor Alisha Miranda talk through some of the best restaurants, bars and distilleries that offer great drinks, great food and great outdoor seating. Get Philly news &

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28:42

Looming School Officer Strike, SEPTA Overcrowding &...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/29

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 school teachers have a tentative deal (but school SAFETY officers are threatening to strike), and where you can get the new $100 cheesesteak. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz chat about these stories and more. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: As SEPTA cuts go into effect across the

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28:36

Your Guide to Sept 2025 in Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/28

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 cheesesteak deep dish pizza, and car-free zones. For even more tips on how to make the most of September in Philly, check out Hey Philly’s take on what to do this month. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Philly community. We’re also powered by

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21:01

Closing Stores Early is the New Plan to Reduce Crime

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/27

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, Mt. Airy and parts of North Philly. If the bill sponsored by Council Member Quetcy Lozada is signed into law, businesses in these areas will be forced to close between 11pm and 6am. It’s a crackdown on what the city calls “nuisance” businesses. But a group of business leaders don’t want this curfew. They say it’s going to hurt the way they make

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23:47

The Best Bakeries in Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/26

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 contemporary dessert landscape with food journalists for The Infatuation Philadelphia, Candis McLean and Alison Kessler. Plus, sliced cakes are back. Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us what you’re eating: 215-259-8170 We’re on Instagram: @citycastphilly You can support this show and get great

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34:27

SEPTA’s Transit Collapse: How Did We Get Here?

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/25

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 increase on September 1. While Harrisburg continues to be at odds over how to fund mass transit in the Commonwealth, the way hundreds of thousands of people travel in our city and region has been decimated. So how did things get so bad? Host Trenae Nuri talks with Alan Fisher, transit, urban planning, and railroad advocate and host of “The

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30:45

SEPTA Cuts Hit Sunday, Xfinity Live! Name Change &...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/22

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 region with these cuts, Frankford High School reopens after closures due to asbestos, and Xfinity Live! Gets a name change. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by producer Abby Fritz to talk this all out, plus what they found about the mixed messaging around McGlinchey’s future. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: SEPTA

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14:00

What the Future Holds for McGlinchey's and Philly's...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/21

This week, news broke that McGlinchey’s would close permanently after tomorrow. But the owner, Sheldon Sokol, told Philadelphia Business Journal, he wants to stay open but close for a vacation at the end of the week, then sell the bar and retire. So what’s all the fuss about this place? McGlinchey’s is a long-standing dive bar on South 15th Street downtown. It’s also one of the few bars that still allows customers to smoke, despite a 2008 ban on smoking in most indoor spaces. We’re listening back to

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38:39

This Councilman Has 19 Summer Interns. Here’s Why.

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/20

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 working on turning those ideas into policy. In this wide-ranging interview with host Trenae Nuri at City Hall, Thomas talks about continuing to coach basketball and raising kids in the city, and the various issues that animate him – including, intriguingly, allowing city councilmembers to run for other offices without giving up their

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37:53

1-Star Reviews of Philly Parks

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/19

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 we’re still enjoying warm weather, host Trenae Nuri, executive producer Matt Katz, producer Abby Fritz, and Hey Philly newsletter editor Siani Colón read one-star reviews of our public parks. And, of course, push back on the hate. Parks we mentioned in the episode: Washington Square Park Matthias Baldwin Park Pastorius Park John

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18:54

The Unexpected Benefit of Philly's Green Spaces

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/18

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 gardens – like Heroic Gardens out in the Northeast. Host Trenae Nuri went out to this sunflower garden and spoke with Collie Turner, founder and executive director, and Salome Hall, a Navy veteran and founder of Sisters Affirming Sisterhood Project, about how being in Philly nature helped them grow as people and give back to their

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36:16

SEPTA Cuts, Pat Dugan Switches to GOP & Best of Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/15

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 Pat Dugan, who challenged District Attorney Larry Krasner for the Democratic primary, is switching teams. Plus: The fate of the Frank Rizzo statue, a new doggy social club, and our favorites from the Best of Philly Soiree at the Philadelphia Art Museum. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: PA Senate advances

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20:03

The 7 Best Hotel Bars in Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/14

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 chugging a cold one while watching the Eagles. Here’s another spot to consider: Hotel bars. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with our City Cast Philly food contributor Alisha Miranda to talk about why Philadelphians should be drinking at hotel bars even if those bars are also catering to out-of-towners.These are the hotel bars mentioned in this

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