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City Cast Philly is the daily news podcast about the city you love (and maybe sometimes hate?) and the Philadelphians who are working hard every day to make this place better. Each weekday morning, host Trenae Nuri will chat with people all across Philly’s diverse neighborhoods about issues that matter to you. Whether that’s how do I get the bus to actually stop or how is this city going to keep our kids safe and educated? City Cast Philly is here for it all. It’s that energetic, informative conversation you might overhear at your neighborhood coffee shop. But with City Cast Philly, you’re always welcome to join in. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at philly.citycast.fm.
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- Today35 min
Why is PA Fighting the CDC? Plus: City Trash Contracts & Will Roosevelt Blvd Get a Subway
Pennsylvania has reported four measles deaths in the past month, marking the first deaths in the Commonwealth related to once-eradicated disease in 35 years. But state health officials haven’t provided many details to the public. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by contributors Nic Esposito and Cassidy Leyendecker to discuss how information about the measles outbreak is being handled on local, state, and national levels. They also break down the city’s soon-to-be-expiring waste disposal contracts and share ways to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety on one of Philly's most dangerous roads, Roosevelt Boulevard. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: AACR GPHCC Dine Latino Chase
- Yesterday27 min
Rocky’s Final Run Up the Art Museum Steps
The Rocky statue has been playing musical chairs between the top, bottom, and inside of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It’s now taking its permanent spot at the top of the Art Museum steps. It’s been 50 years since the first “Rocky” movie debuted, and the statue of the fictional boxer is still a place of pilgrimage and a symbol of pride for Philadelphians. As the statue gets comfortable in its new home, we’re revisiting a conversation between host Trenae Nuri and Paul Farber, co-founder of Monument Lab, host of WHYY's The Statue, and the curator of Rising Up: Rocky and the Making of Monuments, who explains why people are so fixated on Rocky and why monuments continue to matter in our culture. This episode originally aired on April 23, 2026. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: AACR GPHCC Dine Latino Chase
- 2 days ago29 min
‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Philly Is Reducing Violence With Parks
Did you know that Philly neighborhoods have seen drops in depression and crime, all because vacant lots were revitalized? Thanks to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), this could continue to be a reality. David is joined by Trenae Nuri and special guest Matt Rader, PHS president, to talk about a unique Philly program called LandCare, whose team steps in to fix blighted properties when no one else can. They discuss what’s stopping other cities from adopting these practices, and how, with the right knowledge and tools, that could potentially change. Mentioned on the show: Study showing 29% decrease in gun violence near transformed lots: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1718503115 Study showing 41% decrease in reported depression: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2688343 Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now! We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.
- 4 days ago26 min
House of Horrors in Olney, Judge Wants Krasner Investigated & an Evacuation at City Hall
City Hall was evacuated Thursday morning during City Council’s first meeting of the season after a suspicious package was found. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by executive producer Matt Katz to discuss new details in the investigation at a home in Olney that’s linked to the disappearance of at least seven women. They also discuss why a federal judge wants District Attorney Larry Krasner investigated. Plus, for our City Cast Philly Neighbors, a ton of free classes that you can take in the city this fall. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: 5 missing women now linked to massive investigation at Philadelphia home Police find more photos of women who appear dead in pornographer R.C. Horsch’s home, bringing the number of missing to 7 Federal judge refers Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner to U.S. Attorney’s Office over possible crimes Who is the federal judge overseeing the case roiling Philly DA Larry Krasner’s office? And what will he do next? A former prosecutor said DA Larry Krasner’s Office colluded with defense attorneys to try to overturn a murder conviction Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Penn Live Arts CraftNation Campus Philly - CollegeFest Fitler Club
- 5 days ago36 min
Should PPA Rent Parking Spots to ICE? Plus: Job Search Tips & Pay-What-You-Can Dining
A couple of Philadelphia restaurants are bringing back the pay-what-you-can model of customers ordering what they want and then just paying what they think their meal and experience were worth. Host Trenae Nuri, contributor Alisha Miranda, and creative producer Abby Fritz dig into this model. They also discuss the one-year contract between the Philadelphia Parking Authority and the Department of Homeland Security, and the creative ways that job seekers are getting hired beyond LinkedIn. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, September 17th episode: Penn Live Arts CraftNation Campus Philly - CollegeFest Fitler Club
- 6 days ago37 min
Stopping Data Centers, Preserving Murals & Welcoming … Polo?
Data centers are everywhere, but it’s a booming industry that’s created contentious conversations in communities – Philly included. This week activists held a rally outside of City Hall urging councilmembers to pass a moratorium on data centers. Mayor Cherelle Parker promised to create a task force to establish unspecified “guardrails” on data centers. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by contributors Jay Vereen, content creator, and Nic Esposito, tech founder and urban farmer, to talk about what a task force could do when AI technology continues to change at such a fast pace. They also discuss the public meeting to hear comments on whether the Keith Haring mural “We The Youth” should be added to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. Plus, they explain which non traditional sports are growing in popularity in Philly. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Penn Live Arts CraftNation Campus Philly - CollegeFest Fitler Club
- 1 weeks ago44 min
Ranking Philly Sports Experiences, Housing vs. Third Spaces & Where to Scream
Our city's professional sports teams are on a roll — the Eagles won their home opener, the Phillies look like they’re headed to the playoffs, the Union is on a 10-match undefeated streak, and the Sixers pre-season game with LeBron James is in just a few weeks. But not every sports-going experience is the same in this town. Host Trenae Nuri talks with creative producer Siani Colón and Fae Ehsan, nonprofit professional and board member at 5th Square Advocacy, about the best and worst Philly sports fans, stadiums, and performances. They also discuss this Grid Magazine article about civic spaces in the city and a Reddit post about best places to let out a scream. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise If you enjoyed this interview with Elizabeth Class-Maldonado, associate vice president and Pennsylvania state director for Trust for Public Land, learn more here. And here’s more about the sponsors of today’s episode: Penn Live Arts CraftNation Campus Philly - CollegeFest Fitler Club
- 1 weeks ago36 min
John Fetterman: Our Very Controversial Senator, Explained
U.S. Senator John Fetterman is inching closer to President Trump and the Republican Party. Is he simply working across the aisle, or dramatically breaking promises with voters? Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz talk about Fetterman’s appearance in a video at the Republican midterm convention. Then, City Cast Pittsburgh’s Megan Harris and Mallory Folk do a deep dive into his appearances on Fox News, criticism from Democratic colleagues, and shocking allegations that former staffers have made about his work ethic. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Penn Live Arts CraftNation Campus Philly - CollegeFest Fitler Club Fringe Festival
About City Cast Philly
City Cast Philly is the daily news podcast about the city you love (and maybe sometimes hate?) and the Philadelphians who are working hard every day to make this place better. Each weekday morning, host Trenae Nuri will chat with people all across Philly’s diverse neighborhoods about issues that matter to you. Whether that’s how do I get the bus to actually stop or how is this city going to keep our kids safe and educated? City Cast Philly is here for it all. It’s that energetic, informative conversation you might overhear at your neighborhood coffee shop. But with City Cast Philly, you’re always welcome to join in. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at philly.citycast.fm.
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