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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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29:46

A Guide To Philly Coffee Shops

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/05

As we say goodbye to some coffee shop favorites like The Monkey and The Elephant and Tela's Market & Kitchen, some new shops have entered the scene. Out West off of 52nd Street and Haraz Coffee House in University City have become new coffee staples. We're revisiting a conversation from last year with host Trenae Nuri, executive producer Matt Katz, and producer Abby Fritz at Mr. Rabbit Coffee in Fitler Square to guide you through the variety of independent coffee shops across the city. This

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23:38

A Women’s Sports Renaissance in Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/04

Philly's newest and first women's sports bar is just the beginning of the women's sports boom in the area. Trenae Nuri speaks with Chivonn Anderson, owner of Marsha’s, the new queer bar that centers women’s sports opening on South Street, about how Philly is experiencing a women’s sports renaissance. Remember: We’re getting a WNBA team in 2030! Follow Marsha's South Street on social media for updates on the opening and other events. Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey

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35:28

FDR Park Floods, Trump Erases History & SEPTA Preps...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/08/01

A daytime shooting at a rec center reminded us this week that even though our homicide numbers are at historic lows, gun violence still plagues our city and claims the youngest of victims. In our Friday News Roundup, host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz also look at why flooding in FDR park is going to continue, how President Trump is seeking to erase history at Independence Mall, and when we’re finally going to get a state budget approved so SEPTA service doesn’t get cut by 45

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31:19

Your Guide to August 2025 in Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/31

Philly’s still packed with summer fun this month, so we’ve curated a list of ways to enjoy water activities, eat fancy hoagies and catch film festivals. In this episode you’ll also hear about the Philly Book Store Crawl, how to get cheap tickets to see our Super Bowl champion Eagles, the restaurant serving fluffy ricotta filled pancakes and a cloud watching class. For even more tips on how to make the most of July in Philly, check out Hey Philly’s take on what to do this month. If you're new here,

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44:13

Anti-Philly Rhetoric Driving SEPTA Funding Crisis,...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/30

Where’s that state budget? And more importantly, where’s that SEPTA money? Host Trenae Nuri went to Overbrook Park to sit down with Pennsylvania State Rep. Morgan Cephas to ask about the long-delayed state budget that could result in SEPTA operations cut nearly in half. Cephas gives us the latest on the SEPTA funding crisis … and tells us if she's running for Congress.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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32:25

What Philly Sounds Annoy You – And Ones You Can Live...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/29

The el train rolling by, neighbors yelling at each from across the street, music blaring from slingshots on South Street – ahhh, the real sounds of Philadelphia. Some of these sounds are annoying, even controversial in certain neighborhoods. But is there beauty to the sounds of Philly? Host Trenae Nuri talks with executive producer Matt Katz and Hey Philly newsletter editor Siani Colón about which noises piss them off, which they love, and which ones we just have to live with. We want to listen to

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41:23

Wait, Where Do I Live Now?: Neighborhood Names &...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/28

Philly neighborhood names are complicated. There are so many neighborhoods in Philly that people who live on a single block might call where they live by different names. Some Philadelphians don’t use their neighborhood names at all, using South Philly or West Philly as a catch-all for smaller neighborhood names. The City Cast Philly team came together to discuss some of the interesting names, histories, and stories when it comes to how we label neighborhoods in Philly. Plus, City Cast Philly

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30:27

Bike Lanes, Potholes & the Mystery Pool in South Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/25

It’s the Friday News Roundup. We’re talking about the continued bike lane controversy in Center City, hotel workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 274 picketing this week because their contracts have expired, state budget delays putting SEPTA’s future at risk, and Nas performing with The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Mann. Plus, host Trenae Nuri complains about potholes and executive producer Matt Katz dreams about a mysterious South Philly pool. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great

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18:15

SEPTA Faces Major Cuts Amid State Budget Deadlock

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/24

Pennsylvania has been operating without a budget for nearly a month, meaning the commonwealth’s nonprofits, school districts and local governments are in a funding limbo. This also affects SEPTA, which will begin to make serious cuts to service unless the finalized state budget comes with more than $200 million for the system. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Stephen Caruso, who covers politics at the state capitol for SpotlightPA, and Megan Harris, host of our sister podcast City Cast Pittsburgh, to

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22:15

How The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Hurts Philadelphians

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/23

As a result of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” approved by the Republican-controlled Congress, about 42,000 people in Philadelphia – that includes kids and older people – are slated to be kicked off of SNAP (food stamps). What do these cuts mean for our neighbors, and for kids? George Matysik, executive director of Philly’s Share Food Program, sits down with City Cast Philly’s executive producer Matt Katz to explain how food insecurity affects our city. Get more news & events in your inbox

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32:33

Where To Swim (and Boat and Splash) Around Philly...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/22

Need to cool down this summer? How about swimming with horses or running through a Wissahickon-themed sprayground? The Philly region has all kinds of ways to lower your temperature by playing in water. Producers Abby Fritz and Selena Seay-Reynolds take a dip into the best spots to swim, kayak, tube, and get your feet wet. Plus, some water safety tips and findings from the quest for the Famous River Hotdog Man. Also, don't swim in Devil's Pool, here's why. But you can find other recommendations for

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20:34

Could the School in Your Neighborhood Close?

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/21

The looming threat of a teachers’ strike and upcoming school closures are just two challenges facing the School District of Philadelphia. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Carly Sitrin, bureau chief of Chalkbeat Philadelphia, to find out which neighborhood schools might close and which might get year-round classes. To attend a district meeting on the closures and get more information, go here: https://www.philasd.org/operations/ Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey

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36:57

ICE Arrests, Trash Talk & Pretzels for Breakfast

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/18

There’s been continued ICE arrests in Philly and around the region. The Northern Liberties Night Market scheduled for July 23rd is canceled. And provisional ballots get a redesign. Host Trenae Nuri, producer Abby Fritz, and Hey Philly newsletter editor Siani Colon discuss these stories and our readers’ comments on Philly pretzels, run clubs, and queer-friendly sports organizations in the city. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: South Philly block rattled after ICE

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27:48

Philly Date Ideas Under $25

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/17

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 Trenae Nuri and Abby Fritz, City Cast Philly producer, came up with to impress that special someone. 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 Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Scribe Video

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43:04

Optimism for SEPTA, Market East & Center City SIPS

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/16

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 politics episode to talk about the latest on the projects and controversies in his district, from Market East to SEPTA funding, from the Chinatown Stitch to a new bus station. There’s more good news here than you might expect. More Philly news & events in your inbox comes in our daily newsletter, Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We’re

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24:46

Your Guide to Running in Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/15

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 try a race? If so, now’s the time to start training for the Philadelphia Marathon (or Half Marathon) later this year. Executive producer Matt Katz sits down with Michelle Quirk – a run coach, podcaster, and primary care doctor at CHOP – to get tips and tricks for moving your running game in Philly to the next level. Get Philly news & events

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27:41

Why Is College Enrollment Among Black Men Declining?

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/14

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 Bean"podcast, and Josh Okyne, a Philadelphia high school student, about why higher education matters and what it takes to support Black boys in college and beyond. 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 Learn more about the sponsors of

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35:15

One Strike Down, More To Come? Plus: Will the State...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/11

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 District Council 33 strike. Our attention now turns to the fate of SEPTA, which is in Harrisburg’s hands. We also take a sobering look at the recent mass shootings in the city. And as always, we dish on what we’re up to this coming weekend. Executive producer Matt Katz is joined by producer Abby Fritz and Hey Philly newsletter editor Siani

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16:23

Why the Strike Ended & When Your Trash Is Getting...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/10

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 work stoppage that resulted in closed libraries, a shortage of 911 operators, and, most noticeably, no residential trash pick-up. Those piles of trash – dubbed “Parker Piles” for Mayor Cherelle Parker – will now get picked up, eventually. Executive producer Matt Katz and producer Abby Fritz tell you everything you need to know about how the

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22:18

Does Using a City Dumpster Make You a Scab?

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/09

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 is suspended while sanitation and other city workers hit the picket lines, the city has set up dozens of dumpsters around the city. But does taking your own trash to a city dumpster make you a scab? That’s an argument union supporters are making. Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly, sits down with Danny Bauder, president of

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