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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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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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20:13

Philly’s Transportation Crisis: What We Know Now

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/13

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 executive producer Matt Katz have the latest developments and analysis on what needs to happen to avoid a transportation crisis in Philly. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes

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15:02

There’s Free Cooking Classes in Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/12

President Trump’s recently approved bill known as the Big Beautiful Bill eliminated a program called SNAP-Education, which funds nutrition education programs across the country. One local nonprofit hit by the funding cuts is Vetri Community Partnership, which teaches Philadelphians how to cook healthy meals. It faces a $700,000 loss in funding for nutritional programs for schools, though its ⁠free weekly community classes⁠ will continue. On today’s show we’re re-airing host Trenae Nuri’s visit to

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26:23

Are Teachers Going on Strike?

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/11

Will Philly public school teachers strike after the first week of school? That’s what their union, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, is threatening. Trenae Nuri visits the union offices in Center City to talk to PFT President Arthur Steinberg and LeShawna Coleman, PFT’s chief of staff, to find out what the teachers want in their new contract. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes

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30:10

SEPTA Cuts Loom, Indigenous Peoples Day Cancelled &...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/08

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 executive producer Matt Katz also discuss a suspect that's been arrested for multiple sexual assaults and a court opinion that canceled Indigenous Peoples Day. Plus, Eagles preseason is here! Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Suspect arrested for multiple sexual assaults in Center City and South Philadelphia

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11:44

By Foot, Bike, Bus or Car: How Do You Travel in Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/07

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 had with Philadelphians earlier this summer about how they get around town. There are many variables that determine how we get where we’re going, beyond the availability of SEPTA. This was recorded at the Franklin Institute’s Second Thursdays event. Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us:

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24:49

How to End Political Corruption in Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/06

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 the Sheriff’s Office, ending judicial elections, and imposing term limits fix our politics? Host Trenae Nuri visits Lauren Cristella, president and CEO of the Committee of Seventy, for our weekly Wednesday politics episode to find out how to improve civic engagement and our political system. Go here to listen to our May interview with Sheriff

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