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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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17:03

Eagles Kelly Green-Gate, Temple Owl Rebrand, New...

City Cast Philly ·

2023/08/04

It’s a ~sporty~ Friday News Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by John Barchard, co-host of Bell and the Birdmen podcast, Jaison Nieves, sports social media manager at The Temple News, Brian Micheal, owner of Shibe Vintage Sports, and Isaac Avilucea, reporter at Axios Philadelphia. They discuss how the Philadelphia Eagles throwback Kelly green uniforms rollout was leaked, Temple University’s updated sports logo, and a new exhibit displaying Philly’s connections to baseball's groundbreaking Negro

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20:24

How to Make Philly More Kid-Friendly

City Cast Philly ·

2023/08/03

Philly is a great place to raise kids, but it could be even better. Host Trenae Nuri goes from A-to-Z on what could improve with Christine Speer Lejeune, a fellow Philly parent and contributing editor at Philadelphia Magazine. Christine breaks down 17 big kid-centric innovations the city could try, from appointing a child mayor to encouraging more multigenerational housing. You can read the story Christine co-wrote here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning

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16:46

Why 1 in 5 City Jobs Are Vacant in Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2023/08/02

Thousands of Philly city government jobs are vacant, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. This labor shortage affects everything from how quickly someone picks up your 911 call, to how late your local library is open. And this is all putting pressure on the city budget, in the form of rampant overtime. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Ryan Briggs, a researcher on the investigations team at The Philadelphia Inquirer, about why there are so many job openings and how we’re all paying for them. Read

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16:54

Meet the Edible Plants in Your Neighborhood

City Cast Philly ·

2023/08/01

Lemon Hill is usually a place where people host cookouts, but it’s also a great spot to forage for local, edible plants. Host Trenae Nuri and producer Abby Fritz explore this corner of Fairmount Park with Lynn Landes, the creator of Wild Foodies of Philly. She shares her knowledge about the vast variety of useful plants found in our city, as well as some general tips on urban foraging. You can learn more about Wild Foodies of Philly, and the group’s meetups, at http://www.wildfoodies.org/ Want

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13:37

The Philly Area's Massive Sinkholes, Explained

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/31

Potholes are just part of life in Philly, and now it feels like sinkholes are too. In the last few weeks, sinkholes have closed city streets, shut down a highway in Montgomery County, and maybe even derailed a freight train. Host Trenae Nuri dives into the bedrock issues causing these cave-ins with Laura Toran, a hydrogeologist at Temple University. Here’s a geological map of Pennsylvania sinkholes. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on

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16:01

Unlicensed AirBnB Crackdown, Delco Cold Case Solved &...

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/28

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Asha Prihar, reporter at Billy Penn, and Kenny Cooper, reporter with WHYY News. They discuss why the city is going after unlicensed short-term rentals, how Delaware County and Pennsylvania State Police cracked a 48-year-old cold case, and why the former Glen Mills campus plans to admit students this fall. Note: This episode briefly mentions child sexual abuse, so please take care while listening. Our Friday news roundups are powered by

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14:22

How PA Liquor Laws Are Changing Philly's Bar Scene

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/27

Philly’s bar scene is changing. There’s more trendy, beer gardens popping up, and you can drink in grocery stores. But where are those neighborhood corner bars where you can get a cheap drink, you know the bartender by their first name, and there’s no a crowd to push through? Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Paul L. Herron, Esquire, of Kelly & Herron, P.C., who has spent decades working with bar owners to keep their taps flowing. They discuss why the drinking scene in Philly is changing. Want some more

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19:33

What A.I. Thinks of Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/26

Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. It’s writing travel guides, doing customer service, and even making art. ChatGPT is one such AI tool, that responds to questions or requests in text form. In this episode, host Trenae Nuri, lead producer Laura Benshoff and producer Abby Fritz put questions about Philly to ChatGPT, and get back some surprising answers. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us

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13:38

Why Is the Water Bill So High

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/25

Some Philly residents are frustrated by surprisingly high water bills. The Philadelphia Water Department says they’ve upgraded residents’ home water meters to be more accurate and high charges are rare. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Meir Rinde, investigative reporter for Billy Penn about why some customers are struggling to keep up with the water bills and what relief is available. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter and

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15:41

Weirdest Local Laws Still on the Books

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/24

Pennsylvania’s laws can sometimes feel like they were written for another time. That’s because many of them were. From a ban on fishing with dynamite, to a prohibition on fortune-telling for money, we get into some of the weirdest state laws still on the books. Host Trenae Nuri talks with City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris and Harrison Cann, reporter at City & State PA. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow

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16:55

How To Survive a Flash Flood, Looming UPS Strike

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/21

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Lizzy McLellan Ravitch, workplace reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Sophia Schmidt, environmental reporter for WHYY’s PlanPhilly. They discuss a looming UPS strike and what it could mean for thousands of workers in our region, as well as what we’ve learned about the recent deadly flash flood in Bucks County. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Philly UPS workers have been preparing for a possible

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12:45

The Mystery of Philly's Enormous Center City Dinosaurs

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/20

Imagine waking up one day and looking out your window to see 20 dinosaurs mounted on a roof of a nearby skyscraper. This isn’t a joke. Host Trenae Nuri and Stephanie Farr, columnist at The Philadelphia Inquirer, chat about why there are enormous sculptures of prehistoric creatures on an apartment building in Center City, and what weird pop-ups like this say about our city. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram

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16:17

Is Philly Really Bike-Friendly?

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/19

Philly was recently named the 4th Best Place to Bike in America, according to PeopleForBikes, a nonprofit that focuses on bike safety and access. But is Philly actually bike friendly? Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Stuart Leon and Zach Leon, bicycle crash and safe street lawyers in Philadelphia, and Dillon Mast, paralegal at Stuart Leon Bicycle Crash Law, about how cyclists can stay safe in Philly streets. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also

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22:45

Ranking Philly’s Most Iconic Treats

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/18

From Peanut Chews to Tastykakes, pretzels to water ice, Philly is home to some great treats. In this show from March, host Trenae Nuri and City Cast Philly producer Abby Fritz taste and grade their favorite local snacks. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested

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14:20

When Philly Evictions Turn Violent

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/17

Philadelphia uses a private law firm, known as the landlord-tenant officer, and private security companies, to carry out many evictions. This practice has come under fire recently after two attempted evictions resulted in private security officers shooting off their weapons. In one case, a tenant was shot in the head and had to be rushed to the hospital. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Aaron Moselle, housing and community development reporter with WHYY’s PlanPhilly, about why the city handles evictions

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16:48

Greyhound Bus Station Relocation, Families Ditching...

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/14

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Meir Rinde, investigative reporter at Billy Penn, and Erin McCarthy, consumer reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer. They discuss how to stay cool during the summer, how travelers are dealing with the new Greyhound Bus stop location, and why some families are getting priced out of Jersey shore vacation home rentals. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Greyhound’s bus station move leads to dead-end on

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17:15

How Philly Feels Climate Change

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/13

Philly‘s had some wild weather this summer. There’s been a drought watch, downpours, as well as killer heat and humidity. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Frank Kummer, regional environmental reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, about how climate change drives all different kinds of extreme weather we feel in Philly. Read more of Frank’s reporting here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us

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13:54

Beyonce, Burlesque & BalletX: Philly’s Best Dance Shows

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/12

All summer long, we’ve talked about music festivals, free events and places to eat. Add a dance show to your list! Philly has a strong, innovative dance community. Host Trenae Nuri and Charles Tyson Jr., City Cast Philly’s arts and culture contributor, talk about some of the must see dance performances taking stage in the city this summer. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a

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12:27

Devil’s Pool: Philly’s Forbidden Swimming Hole

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/11

It’s no secret Philly gets unbearably hot in the summer. So every year, people find a place to swim in a nearby creek in the Wissahickon Valley Park in Northwest Philly called Devil’s Pool. But it’s totally against park rules to swim in the creek. Host Trenae Nuri and Ben Seal, freelance reporter for Grid Philly, discuss why are people still going in the water. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us

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15:10

The Battle to Preserve Spruce Hill

City Cast Philly ·

2023/07/10

In West Philly’s Spruce Hill, homeowners are hoping that the third time’s the charm to get the area declared a historic district, in order to protect its vast collection of Victorian homes from demolition. However, this plan isn’t popular with everyone in the neighborhood. The student housing companies that own many of these properties want to keep their options open for future development, and some homeowners worry about increased maintenance costs. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Jake Blumgart,

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