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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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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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24:25

Wildwood to Cape May: A Jersey Shore Guide

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/08

Summer in Philly means your neighbors or co-workers are down the Shore. Whether it’s for the beaches, boardwalks, or one of those parties that Jason Kelce has been drinking at, Philadelphians young and old look forward to any excuse to get down to Shore. So it’s the perfect time to listen back to a conversation between host Trenae Nuri and Jen Miller, a Jersey Shore expert, about where and how to vacation by the salty ocean waters. What’s your Jersey Shore town? Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Get

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20:25

How to Find the Perfect Hike for You

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/07

We're taking a hike! The team is trying out a Philadelphia Inquirer tool that helps you figure out which Philly-area hikes fit your needs. Host Trenae Nuri, executive producer Matt Katz, and Hey Philly newsletter editor Siani Colón get recommendations from two Inquirer reporters who have hiked all over our region – Frank Kummer and Jason Nark. Listen for recommendations for your next hiking adventures. Check out the Inquirer's Take A Hike tool here. Get Philly news & events in your inbox with

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47:45

Is Philly the Best Summer City in the US?

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/03

Trenae Nuri and all 12 other City Cast podcast hosts (from Austin, Boise, Chicago, DC, Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, Pittsburgh, Portland, and Salt Lake City) compete head-to-head in a high-stakes showdown to answer the question that’s been burning up our company-wide Slack for weeks: which city is the best for a summer weekend trip? From naked bike rides to ‘the country’s best farmers market,’ pickle festivals to Elvis impersonators driving pink convertibles, our hosts are

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30:33

Trash Piles Up, SEPTA Funding in Limbo & WNBA Comes...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/02

More than 9,000 city workers from the District Council 33 union went on strike Tuesday — and that means there’s no residential trash pick-up until the union comes to terms on a contract with Mayor Cherelle Parker. Striking city workers keep the city running in a variety of ways, so in addition to sanitation the work stoppage means longer wait times for 9-1-1, earlier closing times for rec centers, and so much more. Host Trenae Nuri talks the latest on the strikers’ demands with executive producer

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32:31

Your Guide to July 2025 in Philly

City Cast Philly ·

2025/07/01

Philly’s bringing the heat, so we’ve curated a list of ways to have fun and beat these sizzling summer temperatures. In this episode you’ll hear about a new casual outdoor eating experience in Fishtown, the fairy festival in Roxborough, dancing on the Delaware River, and a burlesque cabaret show in Callowhill. 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, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you,

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22:46

Philly’s Heat Wave: What It Means for Your Health

City Cast Philly ·

2025/06/30

We all have been feeling the sweltering heat and humidity. The average summer temperatures in Philly have creeped up over the last few years, and that affects our health in surprising ways. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Tony Wood, the Philadelphia Inquirer’s weather reporter, about his new book, “Something in the Air: A Four-Season Guide to Weather and Health,” about Philly’s role in the history of climate science research. Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey

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33:24

$3M to Family After Cop Kills Boy, Bars Pull Out of...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/06/27

It’s the Friday News Roundup. This week, we’re talking about the city agreeing to pay $3 million to the family of Thomas “TJ” Siderio, the 12-year-old boy fatally shot in the back by a Philly cop, why artists canceled their performances at World Cafe Live and several Center City bars pull out of SIPS. Plus, after two years, there still isn’t a Greyhound bus station. Host Trenae Nuri, producer Abby Fritz and Hey Philly newsletter editor Siani Colon dish about these topics, the happiest places in the

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20:56

How Sharswood Is Piloting a New Vision for Philly...

City Cast Philly ·

2025/06/26

We head over to Sharswood—just off Ridge Avenue and Master Street—to explore a new affordable housing development prioritizing its youngest neighbors. Play is no longer limited to parks and playgrounds. That’s because of a collaboration between community members and the Playful Learning Landscapes Action Network to design interactive spaces that are opportunities for learning. Host Trenae Nuri joined the celebration on the International Day of Play to meet the people behind this innovative

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31:49

Can Philly’s Art Scene Survive the Funding Squeeze?

City Cast Philly ·

2025/06/25

In our weekly politics episode, we discuss how with major funding sources like the National Endowment for the Arts and Humanities facing cuts, many cultural organizations around the region are feeling the strain. City Council recently approved $5 million for the Philadelphia Cultural Fund in the 2026 fiscal year budget – a big win for the arts and cultural sector. In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania state lawmakers are going through budget negotiations; will they support our region’s creative community

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