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.
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WHYY’s ‘Radio Times’ is Ending. What’s Next for...
After 35 years, WHYY’s “Radio Times” is coming to an end.
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From Ghosts at City Tavern to a Witchy Betsy Ro...
Philadelphia is considered to be one of the most haunted cities in America.
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Phillies vs. Astros, the Mayor's Race, & Philly...
The first game of the World Series is TODAY.
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How Bars Are Prepping For a Phillies World Series
There’s really no competition: The biggest story in the city this week was the Phillies making it to the World Series.
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The Future of Harm Reduction in Philly
Pennsylvania is expected to receive more than $1 billion from a major opioid settlement.
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How the FDR Park Plan Could Impact Youth Sports
We’ve been getting a lot of perspectives on the FDR Park Plan — a $250 million redesign project of the former golf course that would add a welcome center, new soccer fields, playgrounds, and more wetlands.
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An Ongoing Debate Over the FDR Meadows
For folks in South Philly, the FDR Park Meadows is a respite from city life.
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From Philly Sports to Free Avocados: Our First ...
Did you know? There’s a librarian shortage in city schools.
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It’s a Great Time To Be a Philly Sports Fan
It’s good to be a Philadelphia sports fan right now.
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What to See at the Philly Film Festival
Every October, the Philadelphia Film Society hosts the Philadelphia Film Festival.
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Should Former Prisons Be Sites of Halloween Fun?
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University of Pennsylvania’s Troubling Ties to ...
For years the University of Pennsylvania touted itself as being on the right side of history.
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There's A New Mobile Mural Around Kensington
There’s a reason Philadelphia is called the mural capital of the world — we have a lot of murals.
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How to Make Voting Sexy in Philly
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How SEPTA’s Investing in Accessibility
SEPTA is investing more than $500 million to make all stations on the Broad Street and Market-Frankford lines accessible within the next decade.
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Philly's Most Photogenic Food
Everyone has a favorite spot to eat in the city and yeah sometimes the food looks so pretty you just have to snap a pic for the ‘gram before digging in.
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Where Can Philly Kids Feel Safe?
Five teenaged football players were leaving a scrimmage Tuesday afternoon when at least two gunmen ambushed them outside of Roxborough High School. Fourteen-year-old Nicholas Elizalde of Havertown was killed.
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The Ongoing Fight To Protect Chinatown
Philly is often referred to as “the city of neighborhoods.” And it’s true — there are a lot of distinct neighborhoods with rich histories and tight-knit communities. These neighborhoods are also filled with stories, which is why City Cast Philly is going to take time to get to know some of them through the pod.
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How Accurate is 'Abbott Elementary'?
"Abbott Elementary" has kept us laughing for 13 episodes over a fictitious Philadelphia public school. Now, with season two premiering this week, fans can’t wait to see what Janine and her teacher friends will get up to this school year.
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Here’s Why State Reps Have Beef With Philly DA ...
Ever since Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner took office in 2018, his work has been under fire.
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What’s on The Menu for The Eagles Home Opener?
It’s Eagles season again! With the home opener on Monday, we thought it would be a good time to talk football and food
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Is PA's Cannabis Pardon Just Blowing Smoke?
Earlier this month, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman announced a plan to pardon thousands of people with non-violent, cannabis convictions calling it the “Marijuana Pardon Project.”
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Your Insider’s Guide to Fringe Fest 2022
Indie films, guided meditations in nature, and a cooking show opera set during the pandemic are some of the offerings at the 2022 Philadelphia Fringe Festival.
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From Trashman to City Council Member?
Terrill Haigler, also known as Ya Fav Trashman, makes street cleaning look fun to his more than 31,000 Instagram followers.
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The Fight for South Philly's FDR Park is On
For folks in South Philly, the FDR Park Meadows is a respite from city life. People run along its pathways, walk their dogs, or enjoy the green space and wildlife. But in late August, construction began on a massive $250 million redesign project of this former golf course that would add a welcome center, new soccer fields, playgrounds, and more wetlands.
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