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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 conversation you might overhear at your neighborhood coffee shop. But with City Cast Philly, you’re always welcome to join in. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at philly.citycast.fm.
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- Today36 min
Eagles Are Cooked But Fans Keep Grilling. Plus: Bad Bar Behavior & Early Holiday Shopping
With a seventh straight loss the Eagles’ season appears to be over, but home cooks continue to tailgate and serve up deliciousness outside the Linc. We also take a look at the city’s best bars for drinking and camaraderie — and the worst bar behavior. And the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park opens this weekend, which means it’s time to start writing your holiday shopping lists. Contributors Alisha Miranda and Conrad Benner join host Trenae Nuri. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Four Seasons Philadelphia
- Yesterday33 min
Can We Ticket the PPA for Blowing Off City Council? Plus: Mayoral Exodus & Philly Rules
The Philadelphia Parking Authority just blew off a City Council hearing to address the thousands of tickets and tows it carried out around Fairmount during the FiFA World Cup Fan Festival last summer. Also: What’s your top rule for living in Philly? And City Hall is seeing some real staff turnover. Contributor Lauren Vidas joins host Trenae Nuri and creative producer Siani Colon. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Four Seasons Philadelphia
- 2 days ago35 min
Argue With a Stranger! Also: Restricting AI Ads & Ways to Get Cozy This Winter
The temperatures are dropping, which means it's time to get cozy. Host Trenae Nuri, senior creative producer Abby Fritz, and contributor Nic Esposito drop their recommendations for finding warmth as temps drop. Plus, we discuss a new state law aimed at protecting consumers from deceptive AI ads. And “Arguing With Strangers,” a Chicago-based debate club, is coming to Philly. What do we want to argue about? Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Four Seasons Philadelphia
- 3 days ago38 min
How Philly Needs Dems to Deliver. Plus: Safety in Foster Care & the City’s Hidden Gems
We talk about the criteria for places that can be called true “hidden gems.” Contributors Jacen Bowman and Conrad Benner join host Trenae Nuri to spill the details about their favorite places. Plus, they talk about the top priorities for state lawmakers now that political power has shifted in Harrisburg for the first time in 30 years. And some outstanding questions surrounding the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford. This podcast involves discussion of violence against a child. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Four Seasons Philadelphia
- 4 days ago23 min
‘Your City Could Be Better’: A ‘Rage Room’ That’s Saving a City — Presented By City Cast Philly
It’s fall in Philly, but just this week, cities across the country experienced record-high heat. In Somerville, MA, the city government is realizing that rising temperatures deserve their attention and intervention year round — and they’re running a fun, generous program to help. David is joined by Elyse Belarge from the Somerville Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Environment to talk about the city’s pilot to de-pave and re-vegetate residential lots. Elyse shares the jaw-dropping impact of asphalt-free zones, as well as the joy of taking sledgehammers to driveways in your neighborhood. Mentioned on the show: Cooling East Somerville program and application for residents: https://voice.somervillema.gov/cooling-east-somerville The Barr Foundation, which funds Somerville’s work as part of a cohort: https://www.barrfoundation.org/climate/initiative/community-heat-resilience/ Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter
- 6 days ago28 min
Will State Democrats Now Deliver? Plus, LOVE Park Hosts 1,000th Wedding & BalletX Portrays 1920s Philly
We review Pennsylvania Democrats’ long wish list for policy changes now that the party controls the legislature and governor’s office. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz also talk about the 1,000th wedding at LOVE Park, a protest targeting Jewish businesses in Rittenhouse Square, and the new season of BalletX. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Four Seasons Philadelphia Visit Williamsburg Laurel Hill
- 1 weeks ago29 min
Voting? Done. Next? How You Can Help Get Potholes Fixed & Streets Cleaned Up
Election Day is over, but the work you do in your community doesn’t stop. There are so many ways you can get involved, speak up on issues, and have a seat at the table on everything from cleaning up the streets to decisions on zoning In this episode, host Trenae Nuri talks with Violet Comber-Wilen, a reporter at Billy Penn, about what local civic engagement really looks like. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise If you enjoyed today's interview with Josué Figueroa, Vice President and Senior Business Consultant for Coaching for Impact at Chase Business Banking, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, November 5th episode: Four Seasons Philadelphia Visit Williamsburg Laurel Hill
- 1 weeks ago28 min
Shapiro Crushes GOP Challenger. Is the White House Next? Plus: Rabb Goes to D.C.
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro won a landslide victory against Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity. We talk about how that happened, what it means for raising the minimum wage and funding SEPTA, and whether Shapiro will run for president next. We also talk about Philly’s congressional winners, including democratic socialist Chris Rabb, and how the city ballot initiatives fared. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, our executive producer, and Lauren Vidas, our political contributor. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Four Seasons Philadelphia Visit Williamsburg Laurel Hill
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About 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 conversation you might overhear at your neighborhood coffee shop. But with City Cast Philly, you’re always welcome to join in. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at philly.citycast.fm.
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