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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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23:54

Wawa vs. Sheetz: PA’s Great Gas Station Debate

City Cast Philly ·

2022/12/13

Across the Commonwealth, a rivalry has raged on. No, it is not the Eagles vs. the Steelers or the Flyers vs. the Penguins... it’s much deeper than sports: It is our gas stations. It's time for the preeminent Sheetz vs. Wawa debate with City Cast Philly’s Trenae Nuri on Wawa’s side, City Cast Pittsburgh's Morgan Moody on the side of Sheetz, City Cast’s Wil Fulton as judge, plus you, the listener weighs in! You can read Wil’s article about the rivalry in Thrillist here. Want some more Philly news

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17:16

How the Starbucks Union Helped Indie Cafes

City Cast Philly ·

2022/12/12

In recent months, several independent coffee shops have unionized, and some of them received guidance from members of the Starbucks Workers United union. On today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri speaks with Kay Perry, a barista from Ultimo Coffee, which won its union election last month, and Alex Riccio, a labor organizer who’s been helping these coffee shops start their movements. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter

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21:57

Influencer Wallo’s Latest Viral Stunt & Berks County...

City Cast Philly ·

2022/12/09

It’s the Friday News Roundup! This week, host Trenae Nuri is joined by PhillyVoice senior staff writer Kristin Hunt and Philadelphia Magazine editor-at-large Ernest Owens. The group discusses the potential harm caused by a Philly social media influencer’s latest viral stunt and the upcoming closure of the migrant detention center in Berks County. Plus, they share what stories they felt were overlooked this week and a little bit of good news. Correction: The city that recently enacted a ban on cat

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17:05

How 'Rome & Jewels' Changed Hip Hop (and Philly) Forever

City Cast Philly ·

2022/12/08

If you’re still looking for something to do this weekend, City Cast Philly arts contributor Charles Tyson, Jr. recommends a can’t-miss hip hop dance show “Rome & Jewels.” It’s a remake of Shakespeare’s classic “Romeo and Juliet” and is being presented by Penn Live Arts at the Zellerbach Theater on Dec. 9 and 10. The show was created by Rennie Harris, a local artist and street dance legend. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri talks with Charles about what it was like to experience the show 22 years ago

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16:48

Do Teen Curfews Actually Work?

City Cast Philly ·

2022/12/07

City Council voted to permanently enact a 10:00 p.m. curfew for teens. If the mayor signs off on this, it would also require children 13 and under to be home by 9:30 p.m. Officials are citing public safety as the reason for the change. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri talks with Dr. Caterina Roman, a criminal justice professor at Temple University, about the effectiveness of curfews. 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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18:39

What Campaign Colors Say About Philly's Mayoral...

City Cast Philly ·

2022/12/06

Words mean everything. They say so much, right? So do the colors chosen for political campaigns. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri chats with Conrad Benner of Streets Dept. blog and podcast about his interpretation of some of the city’s potential mayoral candidates and what we can learn about them through their campaign logos and websites. *Please note that after we recorded this conversation Rev. Warren Bloom Sr. said he wanted to run for Philadelphia mayor. Want some more Philly news? Then make

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13:07

Why Violent Crimes Are Rising At Gas Stations

City Cast Philly ·

2022/12/05

Violence at gas stations in the city has risen sharply in recent years. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri talks with Mensah Dean, Philadelphia reporter at The Trace, about how gas stations fit into this larger gun violence crisis in the city. Read Mensah’s full story for The Trace here. If you’re looking for gun violence resources, check out Up The Block, powered by The Trace. 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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23:17

More Mayoral Candidates, Rail Workers Potential...

City Cast Philly ·

2022/12/02

It’s the Friday news roundup! This week, host Trenae Nuri is joined by Denise Clay-Murray, a freelance journalist and City Cast Philly’s political contributor, and Vanessa Maria Graber, the director of News Voices at Free Press and the Philly president of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. The trio discuss the latest developments in the mayor’s race, a potential rail workers strike, and the city’s new agricultural plan. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our

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17:33

Why Solutions to Philly's Gun Violence Crisis Get...

City Cast Philly ·

2022/12/01

The new five-part podcast series, “Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist” from WHYY and the Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting explores the history of the complicated policing practice that’s been deemed unconstitutional by federal courts, and why some city officials in Philadelphia want to bring it back. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri chats with podcast creators Sammy Caiola, WHYY’s gun violence prevention reporter, and Yvonne Latty, director of the Logan Center for Urban Investigative

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13:17

This Italian Market Staple Has Been Owned by the Same...

City Cast Philly ·

2022/11/30

Philadelphia is full of family-owned businesses that get passed down from generation to generation. For the Anastasio family, their seafood and produce business of the early 20th-century blossomed into something completely different. Now, the family runs Anthony’s Italian Coffee & Chocolate House at the historic Italian Market in South Philly. So, how have they kept evolving for four generations? City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri and producer Abby Fritz took a trip down to Anthony’s and chatted with

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17:21

Could These UFO-Like Homes be the Future of Housing?

City Cast Philly ·

2022/11/29

Back in the 1960s and 70s, there once was a movement to bring UFO-like buildings to the city. They were large, pre-made pods known as Futuro. They were going to modernize American living, but these spaceship looking homes flopped. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri talks with Kevin Riordan of The Philadelphia Inquirer about the Futuro homes that survived in our region and why there’s a movement to bring them back. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning

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12:45

Philly’s Oldest Black-Owned Bookstore On What to Read

City Cast Philly ·

2022/11/28

The holiday shopping season is officially in full swing. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri talks with Yvonne Blake, owner of Hakim’s Bookstore, Philly’s oldest Black-owned bookstore about how her family kept the business going over the years and what books she’d recommend as gifts. 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

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13:28

Thanksgiving Tips for Cooking In or Going Out

City Cast Philly ·

2022/11/23

While some people may be rushing to the store looking for cranberry sauce or prepping those casseroles, others are ditching the cooking responsibilities all together this Thanksgiving. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri talks with our food contributor Jackie Freiberg about recommendations for restaurants where you can grab a Thanksgiving meal without having to cook. Plus, we’ll hear some cooking tips from Philly chef Elijah Milligan if you do plan on making a delicious meal tomorrow. Find more

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9:36

Philly Welcomes Another Bus of Migrants From Texas

City Cast Philly ·

2022/11/22

A bus carrying 48 migrants from Texas arrived outside of the 30th Street station on Monday. It’s the second bus in just six days that’s been sent to Philadelphia by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri speaks with Benjamin Gamarra, a resource organizer for Juntos, a community-led, Latinx immigrant organization in South Philadelphia about what it was like welcoming people and connecting them with resources and support. If you’d like to make a donation to help the newly-arrived

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17:30

Where Did All the Librarians Go?

City Cast Philly ·

2022/11/21

Libraries aren’t just about books. They’re a community gathering place. But these institutions are severely understaffed and underfunded in our city. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri talks with Adam Feldman, a library coordinator at Parkway Central Library and a chief steward and executive board liaison for District Council 47's Local 2187, about where all the librarians went and what needs to happen to bring them back. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning

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20:08

Krasner Impeached, Civilians Joining the Police...

City Cast Philly ·

2022/11/18

It’s been a jam-packed news week: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner was officially impeached, the city will start hiring civilian public safety officers to handle things like traffic control, and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. The City Cast Philly team is back behind the mics to break down those stories and give you some rec’s on where to volunteer next week for the holiday! Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: The Inquirer’s reporting on Krasner’s

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13:20

What it Takes To Clean Up The Water in Philly Schools

City Cast Philly ·

2022/11/17

The Philadelphia School District is getting $5 million to clean up the drinking water at its 200+ schools. But it’s been a journey to get here. And advocates say there’s still a lot more to be done. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri talks with City Council member Helen Gym about what it took to upgrade the water filtering systems in the city’s public schools. 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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18:55

Has ‘Jawn’ Changed or Has Philly Changed?

City Cast Philly ·

2022/11/16

The use of the word “jawn” is getting out of hand. It’s on billboards, T-shirts, coffee mugs, even food! But the origins of the word are kind of murky. What is for sure though is that Philadelphians feel strongly about how “jawn” is used and who gets to say it. Recently, City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri sat down with Dr. Taylor Jones, a linguist who focuses on regional accents in African American English, to learn more about its history and the debate about ownership and identity of

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15:26

It Just Got Harder for Philly High School Students to...

City Cast Philly ·

2022/11/15

According to a recent report from the Philadelphia Education Research Consortium, just 35% of Philadelphia’s public school students in 2018 and 2019 would have been able to graduate based on their test scores alone. But in 2018, the state enacted new graduation standards for the Class of 2023. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri talks with Aubri Juhasz, WHYY education reporter, about why more students need alternative pathways to graduate and what those pathways entail. Want some more Philly news

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16:46

The Troc Theater Survived by Accident, Now It’s...

City Cast Philly ·

2022/11/14

Back in 2019, The Trocadero Theater closed its doors. This historic theater and former concert venue has a really interesting past. Over the years, audiences could see Blackface minstrel shows, burlesque, Kung Fu movies and rock concerts. Now that there’s money to reopen it, City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri talks with Peter Schmitz, adjunct theater history Professor at Temple University and host of the Adventures in Theater History: Philadelphia podcast, about what we can learn from The Troc’s past

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