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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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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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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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