City Cast Philly

We’re taking a trip down I-95 South to Washington, D.C.! Host Trenae Nuri chats with City Cast DC host Bridget Todd about the most iconic D.C. spots to grab a bite, which tourist traps to avoid, and how folks from the City of Brotherly Love and the nation's capital relate to each other. RSVP for our upcoming live event on 8/30 here! 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Atlanta, Chicago, and New York have all transformed unused railroad lines into beautiful public parks. Philly has been trying to do a similar makeover with the Reading Viaduct for around 20 years. But so far, only a tiny stretch has been completed. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Inga Saffron, architecture columnist at The Philadelphia Inquirer, about what’s derailing this project's progress. Read Inga’s full story here. RSVP for our upcoming live event on 8/30 here! 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Tom Fitzgerald, transportation reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer and Meir Rinde, investigative reporter for Billy Penn. They discuss what's causing SEPTA’s recent string of crashes, why the transit agency's drivers are facing more abuse from passengers, and local political figures connected to the most recent Trump indictment. Plus, the Boss postponed his long-awaited Philly shows! Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: SEPTA drivers are increasingly victim to abuse and assaults. Some say the agency isn’t doing enough to protect them. SEPTA and Amtrak plan to reconnect their train stations at 30th Street Pennsylvania’s ‘fake electors’ are unlikely to face consequences. Here’s what they’re up to. Who is Mike Roman, the Philly campaign operative charged in Georgia with helping Trump efforts to overturn the 2020 election? RSVP for our upcoming live event on 8/30 here! Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Philly and South Jersey residents have long complained about loud music blasting from cars during late night ‘boom parties' held along the Delaware River. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with PhillyVoice reporter Maggie Mancini about how New Jersey and Philly are pulling the plug on these meetups, and nuisance cars in general, with new laws and fines. Read Maggie’s full story here. RSVP for our upcoming live event on 8/30 here! 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Crimes against the elderly are on the rise, according to the Pennsylvania state courts. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Alex Blumenthal, supervisor of the Elder Justice Unit in the Philadelphia District Attorney’s office, and Sarina Issenberg, coordinator of the Philadelphia Elder Abuse Multidisciplinary Team, about local initiatives to combat these crimes and support victims. Here is a list of elder justice resources from the Philadelphia’s District Attorney’s Office: Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Elder Justice Unit Hotline: (215) 686-5710 CARIE Line and Long-Term Care Ombudsman: (215) 545-5728/ 1-800-356-3606 PCA Helpline: 215-765-9040 PA Attorney General Senior Protection: (866) 623-2137 First Judicial District Elder Justice & Civil Resource Center: (215) 686-7027 SeniorLAW Center HelpLine: 1-877-727-7529 (1-877-PA SR LAW) In an emergency or to report a crime in progress, please call 911. RSVP for our upcoming live event on 8/30 here! 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Let’s face it, even if you love your sweetheart, sometimes you can fall into a rut with date ideas. Enter "alphabet dating." This new TikTok trend encourages couples to plan date nights with themes for every letter, running from A to Z. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Manisha and Gabe Maday, the Philly couple behind the Instagram account @phillydateideas, about their Philly-centric alphabet dating guide. Check out their Instagram account here. RSVP for our upcoming live event on 8/30 here! 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

There’s new research from the real estate brokerage company Redfin that says first-time homebuyers in the Philly region need to make more money than they did a year ago if they want to buy a house. That means dreams of homeownership remain out of reach for many in our city. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Aaron Moselle, housing and community development reporter for WHYY’s PlanPhilly about what's driving this trend, and whether homes prices are likely to come down any time soon. Read Aaron's story here: https://whyy.org/articles/philly-area-housing-market-starter-home/ RSVP for our upcoming live event on 8/30 here! 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Zoe Greenberg, features reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, Stephen Caruso, capitol reporter with Spotlight PA, and Ben Seal, freelance reporter. They discuss the drama over who gets to profit from Tiffany windows discovered in a church in West Philly, why a sexual abuse amendment missed its deadline to get on the November ballot, and why advocates want to see Pennsylvania reform the use of psychedelics. RSVP for our upcoming live event on 8/30 here! Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Dorney Park to get the region’s first dive rollercoaster in 2024 A West Philly church’s Tiffany windows sold for $200,000. A bank says the money is theirs. Proposed relief for child sex abuse survivors won’t reach Pa. ballot in 2023 Pennsylvania is getting closer to psychedelic reform, and advocates in Philly are pushing for decriminalization 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

This week, hip-hop turns 50. Even though the Bronx birthed this music genre, Philly’s produced some legendary rappers. But that’s not all we’ve done. Our city has deep connections to R&B hitmakers as well as a thriving punk scene. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Evon Burton, creative director of The Anderson Street Project, and Dave Kiss, talent buyer with Dave Kiss Presents, about which genre or genres best represent Philly’s sound. Plus, we hear from some of our Hey Philly Newsletter readers on the topic! RSVP for our upcoming live event on 8/30 here! You can follow Dave Kiss’ work here. You can follow Evon Burton’s work here. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

There’s been a debate brewing in the Garden State for years. Is Central Jersey a real place? Well, a bill that recently passed the NJ State Legislature would officially settle it and carve up the state into North, Central, and South Jersey. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with bill sponsor and state Senator Andrew Zwicker about what defines Central Jersey and why it deserves to be on the map. RSVP for our upcoming live event on 8/30 here. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a slice of pizza. Luckily, there are plenty of great Philly pizza parlors to choose from, slinging everything from Detroit-style pies to Indian fusion pizza. In this episode, host Trenae Nuri and Dave Wez, the food blogger behind Feeding Time TV, dish about their favorite pizzas in the city. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Just over a year ago, the Philadelphia 76ers announced a new plan to build a stadium in Center City. Since then, it’s pretty much been non-stop controversy. The Sixers say they want a modern, new stadium where they get to control their schedule. But some community groups, many in Chinatown, say they don’t want a stadium in their backyard. Host Trenae Nuri digs in with Jordan Levy, general assignment reporter at Billy Penn. They cover all the highlights of this debate and what decision-makers could do in the coming months. Read more of Jordan’s reporting here Read more about the stadium plan here. These are the five possible designs for Philly’s permanent Harriet Tubman statue Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. We’re also on Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s a ~sporty~ Friday News Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by John Barchard, co-host of Bell and the Birdmen podcast, Jaison Nieves, sports social media manager at The Temple News, Brian Micheal, owner of Shibe Vintage Sports, and Isaac Avilucea, reporter at Axios Philadelphia. They discuss how the Philadelphia Eagles throwback Kelly green uniforms rollout was leaked, Temple University’s updated sports logo, and a new exhibit displaying Philly’s connections to baseball's groundbreaking Negro leagues. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $1.25 billion after no one hits the top prize The Eagles fan behind throwback jersey leak Eagles Fans Furious Over Canceled Kelly Green Jersey Orders Temple introduces new logo for athletics Temple has a new logo, so here’s a look back at 25 owls that came before Negro Leagues exhibit at Cherry Street Pier tells stories of Philadelphia’s baseball past City Cast Philly 1 Year Anniversary Live Taping Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly We’re also on Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Philly is a great place to raise kids, but it could be even better. Host Trenae Nuri goes from A-to-Z on what could improve with Christine Speer Lejeune, a fellow Philly parent and contributing editor at Philadelphia Magazine. Christine breaks down 17 big kid-centric innovations the city could try, from appointing a child mayor to encouraging more multigenerational housing. You can read the story Christine co-wrote here. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Thousands of Philly city government jobs are vacant, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. This labor shortage affects everything from how quickly someone picks up your 911 call, to how late your local library is open. And this is all putting pressure on the city budget, in the form of rampant overtime. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Ryan Briggs, a researcher on the investigations team at The Philadelphia Inquirer, about why there are so many job openings and how we’re all paying for them. Read reporting by Anna Orso and Ryan Briggs from The Philadelphia Inquirer here. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Lemon Hill is usually a place where people host cookouts, but it’s also a great spot to forage for local, edible plants. Host Trenae Nuri and producer Abby Fritz explore this corner of Fairmount Park with Lynn Landes, the creator of Wild Foodies of Philly. She shares her knowledge about the vast variety of useful plants found in our city, as well as some general tips on urban foraging. You can learn more about Wild Foodies of Philly, and the group’s meetups, at http://www.wildfoodies.org/ 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Potholes are just part of life in Philly, and now it feels like sinkholes are too. In the last few weeks, sinkholes have closed city streets, shut down a highway in Montgomery County, and maybe even derailed a freight train. Host Trenae Nuri dives into the bedrock issues causing these cave-ins with Laura Toran, a hydrogeologist at Temple University. Here’s a geological map of Pennsylvania sinkholes. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Asha Prihar, reporter at Billy Penn, and Kenny Cooper, reporter with WHYY News. They discuss why the city is going after unlicensed short-term rentals, how Delaware County and Pennsylvania State Police cracked a 48-year-old cold case, and why the former Glen Mills campus plans to admit students this fall. Note: This episode briefly mentions child sexual abuse, so please take care while listening. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Former Glen Mills campus plans to admit students in September Delaware County law enforcement, Pa. state police crack 48-year-old Marple Township cold case Philly is cracking down on unlicensed Airbnb hosts, with 1,500 listings at risk of removal Philly Council passes tougher Airbnb regulations Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Philly’s bar scene is changing. There’s more trendy, beer gardens popping up, and you can drink in grocery stores. But where are those neighborhood corner bars where you can get a cheap drink, you know the bartender by their first name, and there’s no a crowd to push through? Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Paul L. Herron, Esquire, of Kelly & Herron, P.C., who has spent decades working with bar owners to keep their taps flowing. They discuss why the drinking scene in Philly is changing. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. It’s writing travel guides, doing customer service, and even making art. ChatGPT is one such AI tool, that responds to questions or requests in text form. In this episode, host Trenae Nuri, lead producer Laura Benshoff and producer Abby Fritz put questions about Philly to ChatGPT, and get back some surprising answers. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Some Philly residents are frustrated by surprisingly high water bills. The Philadelphia Water Department says they’ve upgraded residents’ home water meters to be more accurate and high charges are rare. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Meir Rinde, investigative reporter for Billy Penn about why some customers are struggling to keep up with the water bills and what relief is available. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Pennsylvania’s laws can sometimes feel like they were written for another time. That’s because many of them were. From a ban on fishing with dynamite, to a prohibition on fortune-telling for money, we get into some of the weirdest state laws still on the books. Host Trenae Nuri talks with City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris and Harrison Cann, reporter at City & State PA. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Lizzy McLellan Ravitch, workplace reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Sophia Schmidt, environmental reporter for WHYY’s PlanPhilly. They discuss a looming UPS strike and what it could mean for thousands of workers in our region, as well as what we’ve learned about the recent deadly flash flood in Bucks County. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Philly UPS workers have been preparing for a possible strike Climate scientists say extreme rain behind deadly Bucks County flood is becoming more frequent Ranking Philly’s Most Iconic Treats Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Imagine waking up one day and looking out your window to see 20 dinosaurs mounted on a roof of a nearby skyscraper. This isn’t a joke. Host Trenae Nuri and Stephanie Farr, columnist at The Philadelphia Inquirer, chat about why there are enormous sculptures of prehistoric creatures on an apartment building in Center City, and what weird pop-ups like this say about our city. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Philly was recently named the 4th Best Place to Bike in America, according to PeopleForBikes, a nonprofit that focuses on bike safety and access. But is Philly actually bike friendly? Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Stuart Leon and Zach Leon, bicycle crash and safe street lawyers in Philadelphia, and Dillon Mast, paralegal at Stuart Leon Bicycle Crash Law, about how cyclists can stay safe in Philly streets. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

From Peanut Chews to Tastykakes, pretzels to water ice, Philly is home to some great treats. In this show from March, host Trenae Nuri and City Cast Philly producer Abby Fritz taste and grade their favorite local snacks. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Philadelphia uses a private law firm, known as the landlord-tenant officer, and private security companies, to carry out many evictions. This practice has come under fire recently after two attempted evictions resulted in private security officers shooting off their weapons. In one case, a tenant was shot in the head and had to be rushed to the hospital. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Aaron Moselle, housing and community development reporter with WHYY’s PlanPhilly, about why the city handles evictions this way, and what changes Here’s a link to Aaron’s story. Worried about getting evicted? Call the Philly Tenant Hotline at (267) 443-2500. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Meir Rinde, investigative reporter at Billy Penn, and Erin McCarthy, consumer reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer. They discuss how to stay cool during the summer, how travelers are dealing with the new Greyhound Bus stop location, and why some families are getting priced out of Jersey shore vacation home rentals. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Greyhound’s bus station move leads to dead-end on Cuthbert and crowds of customers on Market Priced out of the Jersey Shore: Some travelers opt for all-inclusive resorts instead as rental costs soar The Philadelphia Fire Department is hiring Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Philly‘s had some wild weather this summer. There’s been a drought watch, downpours, as well as killer heat and humidity. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Frank Kummer, regional environmental reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, about how climate change drives all different kinds of extreme weather we feel in Philly. Read more of Frank’s reporting here. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

All summer long, we’ve talked about music festivals, free events and places to eat. Add a dance show to your list! Philly has a strong, innovative dance community. Host Trenae Nuri and Charles Tyson Jr., City Cast Philly’s arts and culture contributor, talk about some of the must see dance performances taking stage in the city this summer. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s no secret Philly gets unbearably hot in the summer. So every year, people find a place to swim in a nearby creek in the Wissahickon Valley Park in Northwest Philly called Devil’s Pool. But it’s totally against park rules to swim in the creek. Host Trenae Nuri and Ben Seal, freelance reporter for Grid Philly, discuss why are people still going in the water. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

In West Philly’s Spruce Hill, homeowners are hoping that the third time’s the charm to get the area declared a historic district, in order to protect its vast collection of Victorian homes from demolition. However, this plan isn’t popular with everyone in the neighborhood. The student housing companies that own many of these properties want to keep their options open for future development, and some homeowners worry about increased maintenance costs. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Jake Blumgart, commercial real estate reporter with the Philadelphia Inquirer, about the fight over the future of this neighborhood. You can read Jake’s story here. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Ellie Rushing, criminal justice reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Isaac Avilucea, reporter at Axios Philadelphia. They discuss what we know about this week’s mass shooting in the Kingsessing neighborhood, how gun violence is trending in the city overall, and how Bucks County prosecutors busted an allegedly multimillion-dollar catalytic converter theft ring. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: The Kingsessing mass shooting suspect told police the rampage was an attempt to fight gun violence, sources say Halfway through 2023, shootings are down and more killings are solved. But trauma persists. Philly tow company snared in catalytic converter theft ring Philadelphia files lawsuit to crack down on ghost guns Financial assistance for businesses impacted by the I-95 temporary closure in Northeast Philadelphia Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

McGlinchey’s Bar is a long-standing dive on South 15th Street in Center City. It’s also one of the few bars that still allows customers to smoke, despite a 2008 ban on smoking in most indoor spaces. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Ali Mohsen, food and beverage reporter for Billy Penn, and Sheldon Sokol, co-owner of McGlinchey’s Bar, about the culture and policies that are keeping Philly's smoking bars alive, and why they'll likely die off in the next couple of decades. Read Ali’s full story here. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Philadelphia is known for the Rocky statue, the Liberty Bell and cheesesteaks. But this city also has Philbert the Pig, and a bunch of other weird and fun places to visit. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Dylan Thuras, co-founder of Atlas Obscura, a website devoted to finding the most remarkable places around the world, about his recommendations in Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Not all roads in Pennsylvania lead to getting a vanity plate green lit. Host Trenae Nuri joins City Cast Pittsburgh’s Megan Harris and Elizabeth Kauma to break down what phrases, acronyms or combination of up to seven letters and numbers get rejected by the state when it comes to personalized license plates. This episode aired in March 2023. Did the episode inspire you to get a vanity plate? You can apply for a personal licensed plate using this Penndot form, and you can find more information on the process here. Make sure to check the state’s Do Not Issue list before you apply, so you don’t waste time and money on a plate that will get rejected. Can you set off fireworks in Philadelphia? What to know about the rules and regs in advance of July 4 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Thomas Fitzgerald, transportation reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Meir Rinde, investigative reporter at Billy Penn. They discuss why the conservative school board group Moms for Liberty is hosting a summit in Philly this weekend, the new temporary lanes on I-95, and some alternative walking tours in the city that explore more than just colonial history. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Temporary I-95 lanes are open for traffic; Philly mascots are among the first to cross What to know about Moms for Liberty, the book-ban backers hosting a summit in Philly this week Alt Philly history: Walking tours to explore the city’s diverse cultural heritage Yeho Bostick Celebration of Life Free Stuff To Do This Summer in Philly Your Guide to the Perfect Phillies Game Your Guide to Philly Concerts This Summer Dog-Friendly Philadelphia Summer Events What to Eat in Philly This Summer Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Philly We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

July 4th is a big deal, especially here in Philadelphia. This city is the birthplace of the nation, and its former capital. Our streets carry years of history and tradition. Host Trenae Nuri chats with City Cast Philly lead producer Laura Benshoff and producer Abby Fritz about all the ways Philly celebrates the Independence Day! 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

From music to binoculars to cake pans, your Philly library card can be used to check out way more than books. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Christine Caputo, youth services administrator and city programming manager at the Free Library of Philadelphia, about all your local library branch has to offer. Find your closest library here. Other links from the episode: Listen back to our episode about Philly’s Alternative to Locking People Up. Vote for the name of Philly's public restroom pilot project. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

From the meadows of FDR Park to the Belmont Plateau, Philly has some amazing green spaces. There’s more than 10,000 acres of park land and lots to do there. Host Trenae Nuri talks with John Sigmund, public programs manager at the Fairmount Park Conservancy about all of the different kinds of activities available at your local park. This episode originally aired March 22, 2023. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Downtown Market East has seen a lot of changes over the past few years. New restaurants, office spaces, and apartments are popping up. Even the 76ers have their eyes on this neighborhood. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Ben Seal, freelancer reporter for Billy Penn, about what new development is still coming to Market East and why businesses are so attracted to this side of town. You can read Ben’s full story here. Check out the Philadelphia Bookstore Map! Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Maggie Mancini, staff writer at Philly Voice, and Kimberly Haas, staff writer at Hidden City. They discuss how speed cameras on Roosevelt Blvd could become permanent, Pennsylvania House passes a bill to raise minimum wage in the state, and new landmarks are added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Bagels & Co. set to open new shops in Rittenhouse, Brewerytown Pennsylvania House passes bill to raise minimum wage to $15 by 2026 Speed cameras on Roosevelt Boulevard could become permanent under new bill Two African American Landmarks, Wharton Hall, and Others Added to the Philadelphia Register Also, check out the University City Historical Society and the Philadelphia Historical Commission. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Philly We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

This is the final episode of our Summer Entertainment Guide, where we help you make sense of summer’s overwhelming options for how to spend your days. In Philly, there’s no shortage of unique experiences and free events happening. Host Trenae Nuri and City Cast Philly producer Abby Fritz chat about free movie nights, museum tours, and groups to join in the city. We mentioned earlier episodes on birding and roller skating in Philly — check them out for even more recs! You can find the full list of places and events we mentioned here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Have you ever gone down a Philly sidewalk and suddenly there was a giant construction barrier — and you had to risk your life moving into the street just to take a detour? Host Trenae Nuri talks with Inga Saffron, Pulitzer Prize-winning architecture critic at the Philadelphia Inquirer, about why she says our sidewalks are such a mess. This episode originally aired on March 7, 2023. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Summer brings great weather, time outside, and, of course, great food. Host Trenae Nuri chats with Dave Wez, creator of the food blog Feeding Time TV, about what’s on the menu at some of his favorite happy hours, places to grab oysters, and water ice spots. Plus, he gives recommendations on how to impress your guests at the next cookout. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday News Roundup. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Denise Clay-Murray, City Cast Philly political contributor and co-host of The Philadelphia Hall Monitor, and Thomas Fitzgerald, transportation reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer. They discuss the I-95 rebuild, safety concerns on SEPTA, and City Council plans to hold hearings on the proposed Roosevelt Boulevard subway line. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: A temporary fix to I-95 in Philly is underway, but officials can’t yet say how long it will take Truckers mourn the death of Nathan Moody after I-95 bridge fire Regional Rail ridership up 12% on some lines in wake of I-95 collapse Roosevelt Boulevard subway project poised to get City Council hearings following I-95 collapse White Starbucks Manager Fired Amid Furor Over Racism Wins $25 Million No-teenager zones increase in Philly New rules in Ocean City focused on teen behavior go into effect immediately Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

For the next installment of our Summer Entertainment Guide, where we help you make the most of this season. Host Trenae Nuri chats with O.J. Spivey, Philadelphia Tribune sports contributor, about the best way to enjoy a Phillies game at Citizens Bank Park. Take Me Out to The Ballgame was performed by Kevin MacLeod. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

A tanker truck caught fire beneath I-95 Sunday morning, causing the north bound lanes of the highway to collapse. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued a disaster declaration. Repairs are expected to take months. It’s left the Northeast Philly region in a traffic nightmare. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Danya Henninger, director and editor at Billy Penn, about the impact this has been on the surrounding neighborhoods and businesses, drivers, and SEPTA commuters. Vote for the best Herr’s Flavored By Philly flavor here. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Michelin's Green Guide, a French tourism guide, recently gave Philly an interesting honor. It named our city the Frenchest American city. How did we beat out New Orleans? Host Trenae Nuri talks with Stephanie Farr, columnist at The Philadelphia Inquirer, about Philly’s French connection. Stephanie’s full story is here. Read the latest on the bridge collapse on I-95. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Pools are a quintessential part of summer, but Philly’s pools have been struggling. It is not because people don’t want to to go to them, but because they can’t find the staff. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Alex Hughes-Taylor, Aquatics Director at Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, and Robin Borlandoe, a retiree-turned-Philadelphia lifeguard who has been trying to solve the staffing shortage. The city has a pool finder. 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? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.