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 what do I even do on the weekends in this city with endless options, or 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 conversation you might overhear at your neighborhood coffee shop. But with City Cast Philly, you’re always welcome to join in.
Episodes
May 17, 2024 • 19 mins
It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today’s topics include the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s crackdown on illegally parked vehicles and a new poll that takes a look at where the presidential candidates stand with PA voters. Plus, what the new Citizens Police Oversight Commission leader, Tonya McClary, plans for the watchdog group. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by two reporters from The Philadelphia Inquirer: political reporter Julia Terr...
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May 16, 2024 • 14 mins
Could this be the beginning of the end for lead pipes in Philly? New national regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency are calling for cities across the country to find and map all of their remaining lead pipes by October, and could require them to be replaced within 10 years. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with freelance journalist Zane Irwin about how the city will meet this deadline and the varying opinions on this plan to ...
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May 15, 2024 • 19 mins
Chinatown is filled with rich history, culture and — of course — food. To give you the best experience possible next time you’re there, we’re revisiting the Chinatown food tour that City Cast Philly food contributor Dave Wez (@feedingtimetv) took host Trenae Nuri on, running down everything from his favorite Peking duck place to where you can find pastries that look like pieces of fruit.
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May 14, 2024 • 24 mins
It’s another midweek roundup! Today’s topics include an update on the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania and the 24-hour cheese vending machine in the Olde Kensington neighborhood. Plus, we test your knowledge with a Philly news quiz. City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri is joined by City Cast Philly producer Abby Fritz and Hey Philly newsletter editor Asha Prihar.
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May 13, 2024 • 19 mins
At 2908 W. Diamond Street sits the home of the world-renowned Black painter Henry Ossawa Tanner, who rose to fame in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1976, the home was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but in the decades after it fell into disrepair, culminating in the City of Philadelphia designating it an “unsafe structure” in 2021. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Christopher R. Rogers, co-coordinator of...
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May 11, 2024 • 2 mins
Hey there! We are excited to share the trailer for a new special limited series from our friends and colleagues at City Cast Denver. If you’re a fan of what we do at City Cast, you’ll want to check it out:
You’ve probably heard a story about Congresswoman Lauren Boebert. Like, how she got kicked out of a production of “Beetlejuice” for vaping and groping her date. Or, that time she heckled President Biden during his State of the U...
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May 10, 2024 • 22 mins
It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today’s topics include how the city handled clearing out an encampment of unhoused people in Kensington and why University of Pennsylvania graduate students voted to unionize. Plus, both Pat’s and Jim’s recently finished renovating their storefronts … but who has the better cheesesteak? Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Max Marin, reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza, busines...
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May 9, 2024 • 12 mins
If you’re sniffling and sneezing a lot right now, you’re not alone. Tree and grass pollen numbers are high in the city, and expected to last for a few more weeks. So, we’re revisiting a conversation between executive producer Laura Benshoff and Dr. Marc Goldstein, allergist and immunologist at The Asthma Center, about why allergy season in Philly is starting earlier and earlier each year, how long it will last, and what you can do ...
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May 8, 2024 • 21 mins
You may have heard Mister Softee’s signature jingle coming from a truck in your neighborhood … because it’s ice cream season! So we’re breaking down where to get your next frozen treat fix. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Dave Wez, City Cast Philly’s food contributor and creator of Feeding Time TV, about their favorite spots for ice cream, water ice, and gelato.
Here’s a list of the spots recommended in this episode:
1-900-ICE-CREAM
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May 7, 2024 • 23 mins
It’s another midweek roundup! Today’s topics include the latest from the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania and updates on the lawsuit filed by Philly residents over the city’s makeover of FDR Park. Plus, we test your knowledge with a Philly news quiz. City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri is joined by the Daily Pennsylvanian’s Editor-in-Chief Jared Mitovich, executive producer Laura Benshoff, and Hey ...
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May 6, 2024 • 20 mins
Philly has long been known as a “city of homeowners,” because more than half of houses here are owner-occupied. But if you’ve never purchased a home before, the process can seem intimidating — and expensive. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Abraham Reyes Pardo, Vice President of the Office of Housing and Diversion Services at the Urban League of Philadelphia, and Mary Harper, Director of Housing at the Urban League of Philadelphia, an ...
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May 3, 2024 • 20 mins
It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today’s topics include why one Philly School Board nomination is still in limbo and the newest plan to move the Greyhound bus station (again). Plus, Wawa is creeping in on Sheetz territory. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Carly Sitrin, Philadelphia bureau chief for Chalkbeat, and Meir Rinde, investigative reporter at Billy Penn.
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May 2, 2024 • 15 mins
Mayor Cherelle Parker made it clear: “not one city dollar” under her administration will fund syringe exchange programs — a big pivot from previous mayors. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Courtenay Harris Bond, a health reporter for PhillyVoice, about the history of these programs in Philly and why some public health experts warn that losing them could cause a surge in new HIV cases.
Read Courtenay’s full story here.
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May 1, 2024 • 27 mins
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Philly community.
We’re SO over last month's rainy weather. It’s time for some sun and outdoor fun in Philly! In today's episode, you’ll hear our best tips for enjoying May in the city, from the hottest food festivals to four free events you won’t find elsewhere. And, if you loved producer Abby Fritz’s food pick...
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April 30, 2024 • 20 mins
We’re back with a fresh midweek news roundup. We’re catching you up on the pro-Palestinian campus protests cropping up in our area and Philly’s latest efforts to reduce carbon emissions from SEPTA buses and government buildings. Plus, we’ve got a news quiz to test your Philly knowledge. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by City Cast executive producer Laura Benshoff and Hey Philly newsletter editor Asha Prihar.
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April 29, 2024 • 14 mins
Mother’s Day is coming up, and whether it's the mothers in your life who need to be pampered or just you, Philly has a ton of wellness experiences to choose from. To help you pick the best one for your budget, we’re revisiting a conversation between host Trenae Nuri and Imani Harris, a lifestyle content creator on TikTok and Instagram, about the best affordable spas, 6D massage chairs, and hot yoga in the city.
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April 26, 2024 • 17 mins
It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today’s topics include how the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office used an off-budget checking account to buy ammunition, stun guns, and a $9,000 mascot costume, and how Sixers fans are feeling about officiating errors during playoff games against the Knicks. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by William Bender, investigative reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and O.J. Spivey, sports writer for The Philadelphia ...
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April 25, 2024 • 13 mins
Hot chicken might be synonymous with Nashville, but it’s taking over Philly. This style of fried chicken has a signature “dry” spice paste on the outside that packs a punch. In this poultry showdown, host Trenae Nuri and City Cast Philly food contributor Dave Wez chow down on food from one local hot chicken spot, and discuss their other favorite places to get this Nashville-style specialty.
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April 24, 2024 • 18 mins
Psst... check out major results from yesterday's primary election in today's edition of the Hey Philly newsletter.
Want to dine outdoors in the nice spring weather? You might’ve noticed that many of the city’s pandemic-era outdoor dining structures, or “streeteries,” have disappeared. City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri speaks with Ali Mohsen, food and drink reporter at Billy Penn, about why this is — and which city officials...
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April 23, 2024 • 19 mins
We’re back with a midweek news roundup. Today’s topics include University City District’s proposal to put a bi-level water park along the Schuylkill River, and why a city council committee grilled Mayor Cherelle Parker’s school board nominees last week. Plus, we’ve got a three-questions news quiz to test your knowledge of more local headlines. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Abby Fritz, City Cast Philly’s producer, and Asha Prihar, o...
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