City Cast Philly

It’s the perfect time of year to get cozy and watch a movie…a Philly movie. Host Trenae Nuri talks to Len Webb and Vincent Williams from The MICHEAUX MISSION podcast as they delve into a list of essential Philly films, analyze the ways that actors portray fictional Philadelphians, and discuss how Hollywood portrays our city. Films mentioned in this episode: Creed Trading Places Philadelphia A Night Catches Us The Sixth Sense Unbreakable Rocky Concrete Cowboys 12 Monkeys Brotherly Love Beloved Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Jones Dairy Farm Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We talk about why City Council delayed the vote on the Sixers arena proposal and how a new law bans stopping, even for a minute, in bike lanes. Also, Caroline LeCount gets a street named after her, finally, and Philly has a first snow, already. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Philly may get its first (barely) measurable snowfall of the season Thursday Philly City Council postpones vote on the proposed 76ers arena as negotiations continue Drivers can no longer stop, stand or park in bike lanes in Philly Philly Mayor signs bill to rename Taney Street to honor civil rights champion Why Philly Residents Want to Rename Taney Street Listen to Your Guide to December 2024 in Philly. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X & 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

You bring a date to some coffee shops, and a laptop to others. Some coffee shops offer fantastic meals, and others sell you…sneakers? Since Philly has such a variety of independent coffee shops, we made a guide to help you sort through them. Host Trenae Nuri sat down with executive producer Matt Katz and producer Abby Fritz at Mr. Rabbit Coffee in Fitler Square to break this all down. Coffee shops mentioned in the episode: Mr. Rabbit Last Drop Satellite Coffee Càphê Roasters Jezabel’s Cafe Arterial Coffee iMUNCH Cafe Tela’s Market and Kitchen Rival Bros Coffee Red Hook Coffee and Tea Alif Brew and Mini Mart Elixir Coffee THANK YOU THANK YOU Persimmon Coffee OX Coffee Enswell Two Persons Coffee High Point Cafe Encanto Kicks & Coffee Uncle Bobbie’s Coffee and Books The Monkey & The Elephant Herman’s Coffee vernick coffee bar Gleaner’s Cafe Caffé Ida Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

The powerful sound of The Crossing Choir — a multiple-Grammy award winning chamber choir based in Philadelphia — just hit a new record: The 25-member group received its 10th consecutive nomination this year. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Donald Nally, conductor; Nate Barnett, tenor; and Chelsea Lyons, alto and the group’s community engagement manager, about their latest album Ochre, their soulful sound, and the secret to winning big in the music industry. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Bagels, omelettes and home fries seem to be standard breakfast items, but more Philly restaurants are adding breakfast tacos to their menus. We’re revisiting a conversation with host Trenae Nuri and Jenn Ladd, food reporter at the Inquirer, about what breakfast tacos are, why they deserve the hype they’ve been getting, and some of the best breakfast taco spots in Philly. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s starting to get colder, so why not warm up near the fire pits at Dilworth Park, sip mulled wine in the Christmas Village, or get cozy with a bowl of spaghetti rusticana (and a side of opera) at Victor’s Cafe? In this episode you’ll hear our best tips for enjoying December in Philly, like eating sweets from Beyonce’s baker and shucking oysters for just a dollar. And for even more tips on how to make the most of December in Philly, check out Hey Philly’s take on what to do this month. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Philly community. City Cast Philly is made possible by our awesome sponsors, like BetterHelp. And we’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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.

Generations of Philadelphia children have walked through The Franklin Institute’s 18-foot-high Giant Heart. The heart was recently renovated as the centerpiece of a new $8.5 million Body Odyssey exhibit featuring three rooms of high-tech interactive activities. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly, and four kids who they both know very well. Sadie and Reuben are Matt’s kids. Nabi and Yahara are Trenae’s kids. And each has an opinion about the exhibit. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts about the Giant Heart or anything else? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X & Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Rocky is a beloved character in Philly and beyond. Millions of people come to visit the Rocky statue and run up the steps at the Art Museum each year. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Kathryn Ott Lovell, president & CEO of Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, who’s behind the first-ever RockyFest. This festival is eight days of fun, from a bus tour, yappy hour to date night ideas and a movie marathon! Read more about RockyFest here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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.

The hottest Christmas album in America is as Philly as it comes. “A Philly Special Christmas Party” from the group known as The Philly Specials features Eagles greats Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, and the recently retired Jason Kelce, plus guest tracks from Boyz II Men and Stevie Nicks. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with album producer Charlie Hall, the drummer from Philly's own War on Drugs. They talk about why Philly is the perfect inspiration for Christmas music and how a song about a stoned Santa driving down Broad and Pattison is both climbing the holiday charts AND raising money for Philly kids. Need more Philly news? Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. Have thoughts about The Philly Specials or why Philly in so special? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. We’re also on X & Instagram: Follow us @citycastphilly. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about the hearings on the proposed Center City basketball arena, the deal that averted a SEPTA strike, and the questions surrounding the shooting death of Robert Jones by an off-duty cop. We also have news on behind-the-scenes drama with the Sixers and a loud karaoke taxi driving around town that’s bringing both joy and distress. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly, and producer Abby Fritz. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Chinatown advocates tell City Council 76ers arena would push neighborhood 'toward the precipice' City Council needs to take the Sixers arena proposal seriously | Editorial Man shot and killed by off-duty Philly homicide detective was unarmed, sources and family’s lawyer say A karaoke taxi has come to town but some want the plug pulled on the Center City attraction SEPTA strike averted in last-minute deal with transit workers union How is SEPTA funded? Inside the Philadelphia transit agency's budget – and what's behind the "death spiral" Shapiro says he won’t let SEPTA ‘fail’ as struggling transit agency warns of looming cuts Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Luray Caverns Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Has the weather been throwing you off lately? Between the historic lack of rain and mild fall temperatures, it’s hard to imagine what the climate will look like in the coming months. So Host Trenae Nuri sat down with Tony Wood, a reporter for the Inquirer who focuses on weather, to get a breakdown of what’s causing these conditions and what to expect next. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Luray Caverns If you enjoyed today's interview with Luray Caverns Director of Marketing and PR, Bill Huffman, learn more here." Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Last week we talked about criticisms of the city’s ambitious initiative to clean every block in every neighborhood. Today we sit down with Casey Kuklick, deputy director of the office that runs the citywide clean-up, about the trash-clearing efforts now and going forward. Kuklick reveals that some of us are getting twice-weekly trash pick-ups! Have complaints or concerns (or compliments) about trash in the city? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X & Instagram. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Luray Caverns Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

What’s up with all the dog poop around the city? Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Shaunice Ajiwe, associate editor at Philadelphia Magazine, about her article: "How Did Philly Dog Culture Get So Out of Control?" They wonder why dogs are now in the grocery stores, and they ask how pooches, pups, and dog owners can live together in harmony in the City of Brotherly Love. We expect you probably have some thoughts one way or another about today's show. Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Let us know if we can use your name on the air. Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re on X & Instagram. Follow us @citycastphilly. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Luray Caverns Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Thanksgiving dinner is delicious, sure, but it can be a hassle to prep and cook. So if you’re prioritizing ease this Thanksgiving, and therefore you want someone else to do the cooking, there are plenty of Philly restaurants where you can make a reservation. Host Trenae Nuri spoke with Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé, a local food reporter and founder of Tiny Table Tours, about the best places to dine on the 28th. Pro tip: Get those reservations ASAP! Restaurants mentioned in the episode: Dim Sum House The Twisted Tail Bridget Foy's Fork Parc a. kitchen Le Cavalier Sapori Trattoria Italiana Assembly Rooftop Lounge Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Luray Caverns Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about the recount that’s been ordered in the Pennsylvania Senate race between Dave McCormick and Sen. Bob Casey. We also cover what came out of this week’s City Council hearings on the proposed Sixers arena and why Philly is smelling smoke from New Jersey. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly, and producer Abby Fritz. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: City Council hears testimony from Parker administration on proposed Sixers arena Philly City Council kicks off series of hearings devoted to Sixers’ arena proposal Pennsylvania Senate race headed to recount as Casey trails McCormick by less than half a point Bob Brady’s feud with the Harris campaign reignited long-held criticisms of the city party. But he says he’s not going anywhere. N.J. declares drought warning as conditions worsen; state’s biggest water supplier orders mandatory conservation South Jersey wildfires create hazy conditions in Philadelphia on Sunday 14-year-old charged with aggravated arson for allegedly starting 52-acre wildfire in South Jersey What does ‘John Wick’ have to do with the N.J. wildfires? See tips for how to conserve water during this dry spell here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsor of this episode: Luray Caverns Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

SEPTA says it’s in a financial death spiral. The transit agency is about to increase fares on everything, across the board, by 25%. And cuts to service are on the way. Meanwhile, SEPTA’s CEO just quit, and in the backdrop of all of that, workers are threatening to strike. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Tom Fitzgerald, transportation reporter for the Philadelphia Inquirer. They break down what this all could mean for your ride to work and school. Read more of Tom’s reporting here. SEPTA is holding an upcoming public hearing about fare increases. Find out more here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Luray Caverns Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

This summer the city embarked on an initiative to clean every block in every neighborhood. And last month the city announced results: Workers cleaned more than 18,000 blocks, cleared over 5,000 lots, towed about 2,000 vehicles, and removed 2,078 instances of graffiti. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Nic Esposito, director of policy and engagement at Circular Philadelphia, who says those numbers don’t tell the full story – because the citywide cleanup actually failed. Read Nic’s opinion article in Grid Magazine and check out Glitter, the street-cleaning service he mentioned. You can also read The Inquirer’s coverage of the issue. To find out where and when trash gets picked up by the city, go here and scroll to PickupPHL. And to find out when your block is due to get cleaned under the citywide cleaning program, go here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Luray Caverns Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

The Philadelphia Inquirer’s list of the 76 essential places to eat in Philly is here, and host Trenae Nuri is talking to the two editors who put it all together – Margaret Eby and Matt Buchanan. Here’s all of the restaurants referenced in this episode, in order of their mention: Doro Bet Villa di Roma Scannicchio’s Parc Barclay Prime Alpen Rose Borromini Suraya Kalaya Saad’s Zeppoli Li Beirut Fond Gabriella’s Vietnam Friday Saturday Sunday Little Walter Dinner House John’s Roast Pork Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Luray Caverns Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

There's been a lot of national political news filling our feeds this past week. Let's zoom into what's happening on the ground here in Philly and revisit a conversation host Trenae Nuri had with Shawna Smith, founder and owner of A Chance at Life, and Prentice Boone, founder of the Junior Barber Academy. They discuss how to create spaces for young people in our city. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Luray Caverns Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about how it feels now that this election is over and what a Trump presidency will mean for Philadelphians. We also cover the latest on the Jason Kelce and Joel Embiid incidents. Plus, how we’re decompressing from the election. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly, and producer Abby Fritz. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: To win Pennsylvania, Donald Trump did exactly what he needed to in Philly: Improve slightly. Philadelphia City Commissioners Unofficial 2024 Election Results Donald Trump’s growing support among Latino voters helped him clinch battleground Pennsylvania Kamala Harris campaign lashes out at Bob Brady for his lack of leadership after he claims no responsibility for Tuesday’s red wave Common Wealth of Pennsylvania Unofficial Election Results Jason Kelce on phone-throwing incident: ‘The thing that I regret the most is saying that word’ Joel Embiid suspended 3 games for shoving media member Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Philadelphia Citizen Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Donald Trump is now president-elect. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Brian Rosenwald, political and media historian at the University of Pennsylvania, who writes about politics on Substack at The World According to Brian. They discuss how Trump did far better than previous Republican candidates in overwhelmingly Democratic Philly, and what his victory means for American democracy. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Philadelphia Citizen Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

The sun is rising in Philadelphia, and we’re here with the latest results in the presidential, senate and local elections. Host Trenae Nuri, executive producer Matt Katz, and producer Abby Fritz have reports from polling places and the most up-to-date results. Follow the latest vote in tally in Philly: Philadelphia City Commissioners Office Want some more Philly election news? Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: The Philadelphia Citizen Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

As America white-knuckles its way into one of the closest presidential elections in modern history, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with the hosts of our shows in swing state cities. Our host, Trenae Nuri, joins a panel discussion with the hosts from Las Vegas, Madison, and Pittsburgh. In this special episode, our crew of hosts gives you a locals’ look inside how their cities are preparing for the presidential election and its aftermath. From a peek inside the Pennsylvania election warehouse where mail-in ballots will be counted, to a glimpse at how Dane County, Wisconsin’s early voting is going, you’re invited to hear what the swing states are talking about…with each other. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 5th episode: The Philadelphia Citizen Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Tomorrow is the big day. And the Philadelphia City Commissioners – the three elected officials in charge of voting – have been busy preparing. So whether you voted by mail or plan to do so in-person tomorrow, what really happens after you vote? Host Trenae Nuri talks with City Commissioner Seth Bluestein, a Republican, about how voting works, whether voter fraud really happens, and why Philly hasn’t started counting mail ballots just yet. 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 4th episode: The Philadelphia Citizen Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday News Roundup! All eyes have been on Pennsylvania – perhaps the most important swing state in the presidential election. Here in Philly, we haven’t had this much influence since the Founding Fathers met up in Independence Hall. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly, and Julia Terruso, political reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, to break down the last days of this polarizing election and how Philly may hold the deciding votes. They discuss how Harris and Trump are basically tied, which celebrities are coming to town, and what’s happening on the campaign trail this weekend. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great journalism: Vice President Kamala Harris will hold an election eve rally in front of Philadelphia Museum of Art Harris and Trump are navigating Pennsylvania’s gender gap with bro podcasts and ladies’ room Post-its Bruce Springsteen and Barack Obama exhort Philly supporters to get out and vote for Kamala Harris The Interview: John Fetterman Fears Trump is Stronger Than Ever Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Luray Caverns Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Tis’ the season for the return of the Giant Heart, a fake living room on fire, and lots of food! In this episode, you’ll hear our best tips for enjoying November in Philly, where to find the kale Caesar hoagie that’s breaking TikTok, how to cheer on runners during the Philadelphia Marathon and Rocky Run, and where to take the family to celebrate the holidays. For even more tips on how to make the most of November in Philly, sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly and read our picks for what to do this month. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Philly community. 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. If you enjoyed today's interview with Luray Caverns Director of Marketing and PR, Bill Huffman, learn more here. And for more about the other sponsor of this episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

An estimated 25,000 people annually are released from prison and return to their communities in Philadelphia. But state data shows that two-thirds of those who are released end up back in prison. To reduce recidivism and better transition returning citizens back home, the city just opened its first reentry-focused Neighborhood Resource Center. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Pamela Superville, deputy director of the city’s Office of Reentry Partnerships, and Desmond McKinson, manager of Neighborhood Resource Centers in the city Office of Public Safety. They discuss the challenges of reentry for those involved in the justice system. The Hunting Park Neighborhood Resource Center is located at 2221 West Venango Street. Contact Desmond McKinson at [email protected] or call 267-331-1535 Pamela Superville will be speaking at Closing the Gender Wealth Gap: Incarceration as Wealth Extraction on November 13th at 4pm. Register 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Luray Caverns Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

We’re just one week away from Election Day. In a polarizing political climate, how do you know if the news you are consuming is accurate and reliable? We’re looking back at a conversation host Trenae Nuri had with Andrea Wenzel, author and associate professor at Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication, about the ways we can spot the difference between real news, fake news, and a kind of disinformation called “pink slime.” Wenzel also authored the book, Antiracist Journalism: The Challenge of Creating Equitable Local News. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Luray Caverns Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

About a half-million Philadelphians use the SNAP program to buy food. But you can do way more than just buy food with your EBT card – anything from movie tickets to funding your education. Host Trenae Nuri talks about the ways to utilize this program with City Cast Philly producer Abby Fritz. For more info about SNAP go here, and for employment and training benefits go here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on X 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Luray Caverns Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today we’re talking about the race for state attorney general, state auditor and state treasurer. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris and capitol reporter from Spotlight PA, Stephen Caruso, to break down these PA races. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Pa. election 2024: A complete guide to the candidates for auditor general Meet Eugene DePasquale and Dave Sunday, the front-runners to be Pa.’s next attorney general Race to watch: Contested race for Pa. treasurer 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.

Last week the Philadelphia Water Department announced that it made a deadline set by the Environmental Protection Agency to track all of its lead pipes. While much of this mapping of this service line material is still marked “unknown,” the department will have 10 years to replace all lead piping in the city, to be in compliance with a new law the Biden administration officially passed earlier this month. Back in May, host Trenae Nuri spoke with freelance journalist Zane Irwin about the plan to find these pipes and why the EPA wants to replace them. See PWD’s interactive service line material map here. Read Zane’s full story in Grid here. Resources mentioned in the episode: How to get your water tested. Find out if the water service line leading to your house is made of lead Check out the city’s Lead Guide 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.

Drastic cuts to SEPTA service and fare hikes loom after state Republicans held up funding that the transit agency says it needs to survive. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Democratic State Representative Ben Waxman, who represents Center City and parts of South Philly, about funding SEPTA, possible cuts, and how Philly can get its fair share from Harrisburg. 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 a Philly pop culture roundup! We’re talking about how the Kelce family is just … everywhere, plus a documentary about Wing Bowl and a question we can’t answer: Would you have a baby with the Phanatic? Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Johnny Goodtimes, Philly’s legendary quizzo host. They also chat about Philly sports, books, and the “Abbott Elementary”/“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” collaboration. Sign up for Johnny’s newsletter to stay up up-to-date on his events and Philly recommendations. 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.

Philly Music Fest starts this week. It’s seven nights of music from 23 Philly bands and artists representing rock, hip hop, bluegrass, jazz and more. Not only is PMF centered around music, it hopes to connect industry professionals to the city’s creative community. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Greg Seltzer, founder and producer of the festival, to talk about the sounds of the city and how to keep a local music festival running for eight years. Check out the whole lineup on their website and reserve your spot for the Inside Hustle 2024 event 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.

It’s the Friday News Roundup! If you’ve recently tuned out all the election drama, we’ve got you covered. Since the race for president is now centered on Pennsylvania, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris – and Elon Musk! – have been campaigning in and around Philly. Our city might be the most significant in the country when it comes to determining who moves into the White House, but there are new complaints that the Harris operation isn’t properly organized and Trump is making inroads with Black and blue-collar voters. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, City Cast Philly executive producer, and Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local and national journalism: Inside Trump’s bizarre first town hall in the Philly suburbs, which included a 30-minute playlist party and election date flub Kamala Harris campaigns in Bucks County with former GOP lawmakers, ex-Trump aides Trump sways and bops to music for 39 minutes in bizarre town hall episode Musk Is Going All In to Elect Trump Philly officials criticize Kamala Harris’ campaign for overlooking their role in winning Pennsylvania: ‘They’ll blame us if we lose’ ‘Pennsylvania is such a mess’: Inside Team Harris’ unusual levels of finger-pointing The grieving mother who was caught off guard when she appeared in a Trump ad asks the former president to intervene In deep-blue Philly, working class voters are shifting toward Republicans Check your voter registration status 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.

There’s a new, extremely Philly, animated show on FOX, called “Universal Basic Guys.” Host Trenae Nuri talks with Adam and Craig Malamut, two brothers and self-taught animators who are now bringing the culture and accents of the Philly region to a national audience. Catch the show on Sunday nights right before “The Simpsons!” 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.

Political commercials are everywhere in Pennsylvania right now, to the tune of more than $430 million so far. So who’s paying for all of this, and why are they so negative? Our colleague at City Cast Pittsburgh, host Megan Harris, speaks with PublicSource’s Charlie Wolfson about the men and masks behind the money. Charlie’s “Spot Check” series will publish most Thursdays leading up to the November election. He also tracked many of the billionaires and concealed donors who’ve flooded Pennsylvania screens with attack ads, and helps explain how their ads differ from those explicitly endorsed by candidates and their parties. 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.

Back by popular demand, City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from across the country to talk about what stories they're watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Hear from Philly's own Trenae Nuri along with hosts from our daily local shows in Denver, Houston, Las Vegas, Madison, Nashville, and Portland. City Cast is now in 13 cities across the country! Joining our member community is the best way to support what we do. Get all the details and sign up 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

It’s the Friday News Roundup, senate election edition! The U.S. Senate race in our state could determine control of Congress. Is the Democrat really letting fentanyl in over the border? Does the Republican really live in Connecticut? Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Katie Meyer, government editor/reporter at Spotlight PA and Charles McElwee, editor of Real Clear Pennsylvania and writer for Politico Magazine. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Pa. election 2024: A complete guide to the candidates for U.S. Senate Kamala Harris’ Pennsylvania Problem Inside the Battle for America’s Most Consequential Battleground State Pennsylvania U.S. Senate Debate: Bob Casey & Dave McCormick Find your polling place 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Have you heard of novelty songs? Considered a part of the pop music genre in the 20th century, these wacky songs range from spooky to sultry. Host Trenae Nuri talks about this genre’s connection to Philly with Kira Coviello, also known as @honest2Betsy, a local content creator who highlights these vintage songs in her work. Check out Kira’s work @honest2betsey on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Youtube. 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Gourmet cookie shops are baking on success in Philly. And there’s one particular neighborhood that’s seen a boom. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor, about the sweet cookie craze in Rittenhouse, and how these cookie shops crumble their competition. Read more about Asha’s cookie research 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

For the first time in their long history, the Phillies are in the playoffs against their rivals up I-95, the New York Mets. Red October has arrived. Executive producer Matt Katz, who is unfortunately a Mets fan, sits down with Abraham Gutman, a Phillies fan and reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, who is covering the fan vibes at these games. They talk about the playoffs, the New York-Philly rivalry, and an off-the-field moment that makes baseball so special. Read Abraham's story about fathers watching the Phillies here and follow his work on X. You can find the clips from this episode here and 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Last week the Earth added a temporary second ‘moon’ to its orbit, but will Philadelphians be able to catch a glimpse through the buildings and light pollution? Host Trenae Nuri took a trip to the Franklin Institute to chat with chief astronomer Derrick Pitts, Hon.D to investigate these ‘two moons’ and find out what celestial happenings will make stargazing in the city extra special this fall. 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about how SEPTA funding is in limbo, Wawa just beat Sheetz in a national survey, why PENNDOT continues to widen highways and John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty goes to prison. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Lauren Vidas, a government and political consultant, and the owner of Enact Strategies. And Jay Arzu, doctoral candidate in urban planning at the University of Pennsylvania who is writing his dissertation on the proposed Roosevelt Blvd subway. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Transportation funding is needed ASAP, transit agencies, unions, and business leaders tell Pa. legislators Here’s how to appeal your Philadelphia property assessment Learn more about how to appeal your property assessment 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.

Introducing our new executive producer, Matt Katz! Host Trenae Nuri is getting to know Matt by swapping stories about their favorite Philly viral moments. From some of Philadelphia’s most legendary pole climbers, to that cute robot that got jumped, and Philly Elmo’s drumline, it's clear quite a few of the internet’s most interesting characters have come from our city. Check out the articles and videos covering these hilarious viral moments: Man backflips into floodwaters on Philadelphia highway Vine Street Expressway backflipper recalls plunge into brown floodwaters after Hurricane Ida Beloved HitchBOT destroyed in Philadelphia Eagles fans climb onto traffic light poles as team advances to Super Bowl The Philly pole climber who caught and shotgunned 7 beers says, ‘This is not my first rodeo’ The Mayfair Mayor: “Philly doesn’t have the best luck right now. We lost the World Series, we lost the Superbowl, and now we lost 95, so looks like we’re just taking L’s.” Yes, Philly Elmo and the drum line Positive Movement are still hitting the streets during the pandemic Philly Elmo drumming in the streets in 2022 Philly’s “Stoop Man” has been standing outside his apartment for every Google Street View picture for the last 15 years Listen here to our previous episode about the history of pole climbing in Philly. 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.

Fall is here and it’s the perfect season to visit a winery. We’re listening back to a conversation between host Trenae Nuri and Arindam Basu, Philly wine expert and educator at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, about some of the best day and weekend trips to wineries in the region. Wineries recommended in today’s episode: Penns Woods Winery Chaddsford Winery Va La Vineyards Karamoor Estate Vineyard and Winery Vox Vineti Wayvine Winery & Vineyard William Heritage Winery Auburn Road Vineyards Stokelan Estate Winery White Horse Winery Amalthea Cellars Valenzano Winery Check out Arindam’s A&R Wine Services for wine-centered dinners, private tastings, classes, and cellar curation. 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 another midweek news roundup. We’re talking about how Philly feels about the presidential candidates, SEPTA cracking down on fare evasion, and Red October – the Phillies start their playoff run, but stadium workers are on the picket line. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, City Cast Philly’s executive producer, and Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor. Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism: SEPTA Expands Pilot Program to Combat Fare Evasion Real Clear Polling 2024 Pennsylvania: Trump vs. Harris Kamala Harris is performing better than Joe Biden with Philly voters, but there could be red flags Harris and Trump Are Bombarding Pennsylvania With Political Ads SEPTA Expands Pilot Program to Combat Fare Evasion Did a SEPTA police officer use excessive force over perceived fare evasion? Read more about our news quiz (spoilers ahead): Fewest games played to 100 career home runs This Date in Baseball - Ryan Howard becomes fastest player in MLB history to reach 200 career HRs StatMuse: Which sports team has the most losses ever These teams lost at least 110 games Phillies win wild Game 3 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.

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Philly community. Are you ready for Red October? Go Phillies! Fake fall is coming to an end and Philly is preparing for the cozy season. In this episode, you’ll hear our best tips for enjoying October in Philly, like where to go for haunted houses and hayrides, how to celebrate fermentation season, and where to see the leaves changing. And if you are trying to plan a fall foliage tour, check out Asha’s guide on how to time your leaf peeping this season. For even more tips on how to make the most of October in Philly, check out Hey Philly’s take on what to do this month. 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! We’re talking about Mayor Cherelle Parker outlining details for a center city Sixers arena, a former state representative landing a job with the Sheriff’s Department after being convicted of stealing from a nonprofit, and the Phillies becoming National League East champs for the first time since 2011. Plus, your choice of the best cheesesteaks in the city. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Isaac Avilusea, reporter at Axios Philadelphia and O.J. Spivey, sports correspondent for The Philadelphia Tribune. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker to hold news conference today on Sixers proposed Center City arena Homelessness rises in Philadelphia for third straight year Sheriff's office hires disgraced former lawmaker Need the city to pick up your bulk items? Check out all the details on the city’s website. 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

A simple Google search for “best Philly cheesesteak” will get you a lot of different results and reviews. But host Trenae Nuri has done all the work. This summer, she’s eaten her way through Philly trying a bunch of different cheesesteaks. Wil Fulton, City Cast content director, turns the tables and interviews Trenae about this journey and her top three cheesesteaks. 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.