City Cast Philly

By City Cast

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, ho... more

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August 01, 2025FDR Park Floods, Trump Erases History & SEPTA Preps for Cuts
A daytime shooting at a rec center reminded us this week that even though our homicide numbers are at historic lows, gun violence still plagues our city and claims the youngest of victims. In our Friday News Roundup, host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz also look at why flooding in FDR park is going to continue, how President Trump is seeking to erase history at Independence Mall, and when we’re finally going to get a state budget approved so SEPTA service doesn’t get cut by 45 percent.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
A boy and girl, ages 10 and 11, and 3 others wounded by gunfire outside rec center in West Philly

No end in sight for constant flooding of FDR Park road

Trump Told Park Workers to Report Displays That ‘Disparage’ Americans. Here’s What They Flagged.

More than a dozen slavery displays in Philly, including at Washington’s former home, have been flagged for a Trump admin review

Republicans across the country are pushing bills to stop government 'weather modification'

Critical state payments to schools, county child welfare agencies will be delayed as budget impasse continues

As SEPTA cuts loom, patience is wearing thin for Democrats in Harrisburg

Final design for Philly's Sadie T. M. Alexander statue unveiled
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July 31, 2025 Your Guide to August 2025 in Philly
Philly’s still packed with summer fun this month, so we’ve curated a list of ways to enjoy water activities, eat fancy hoagies and catch film festivals. In this episode you’ll also hear about the Philly Book Store Crawl, how to get cheap tickets to see our Super Bowl champion Eagles, the restaurant serving fluffy ricotta filled pancakes and a cloud watching class. For even more tips on how to make the most of July 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 Framebridge. And we’re also powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show. Find out more about how to become a member of City Cast 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.
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July 30, 2025Anti-Philly Rhetoric Driving SEPTA Funding Crisis, Says Rep. Cephas
Where’s that state budget? And more importantly, where’s that SEPTA money? Host Trenae Nuri went to Overbrook Park to sit down with Pennsylvania State Rep. Morgan Cephas to ask about the long-delayed state budget that could result in SEPTA operations cut nearly in half. Cephas gives us the latest on the SEPTA funding crisis … and tells us if she's running for Congress.
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45min
July 29, 2025What Philly Sounds Annoy You – And Ones You Can Live With
The el train rolling by, neighbors yelling at each from across the street, music blaring from slingshots on South Street – ahhh, the real sounds of Philadelphia. Some of these sounds are annoying, even controversial in certain neighborhoods. But is there beauty to the sounds of Philly? Host Trenae Nuri talks with executive producer Matt Katz and Hey Philly newsletter editor Siani Colón about which noises piss them off, which they love, and which ones we just have to live with.
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33min
July 28, 2025Wait, Where Do I Live Now?: Neighborhood Names & Their Nonsense
Philly neighborhood names are complicated. There are so many neighborhoods in Philly that people who live on a single block might call where they live by different names. Some Philadelphians don’t use their neighborhood names at all, using South Philly or West Philly as a catch-all for smaller neighborhood names. The City Cast Philly team came together to discuss some of the interesting names, histories, and stories when it comes to how we label neighborhoods in Philly. Plus, City Cast Philly contributor, Johnny Goodtimes, is quizzing us on how well we all know Philly.
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42min
July 25, 2025Bike Lanes, Potholes & the Mystery Pool in South Philly
It’s the Friday News Roundup. We’re talking about the continued bike lane controversy in Center City, hotel workers represented by UNITE HERE Local 274 picketing this week because their contracts have expired, state budget delays putting SEPTA’s future at risk, and Nas performing with The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Mann. Plus, host Trenae Nuri complains about potholes and executive producer Matt Katz dreams about a mysterious South Philly pool.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
Man who struck and killed CHOP doctor riding bicycle while driving drunk sentenced to 6 to 20 years in prison

How To Fix an Intersection

Where potholes rule: Ranking Philly’s most plagued neighborhoods

Video shows vandal destroying North Philadelphia bar: 'It's wrecked'

As Philly residents and schools brace for SEPTA cuts and late state funds, there’s no rush for a budget in Harrisburg

The property housing a former South Philly pool club is for sale and going viral
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July 24, 2025SEPTA Faces Major Cuts Amid State Budget Deadlock
Pennsylvania has been operating without a budget for nearly a month, meaning the commonwealth’s nonprofits, school districts and local governments are in a funding limbo. This also affects SEPTA, which will begin to make serious cuts to service unless the finalized state budget comes with more than $200 million for the system. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Stephen Caruso, who covers politics at the state capitol for SpotlightPA, and Megan Harris, host of our sister podcast City Cast Pittsburgh, to break down how this delay could affect us all.
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19min
July 23, 2025How The ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Hurts Philadelphians
As a result of President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” approved by the Republican-controlled Congress, about 42,000 people in Philadelphia – that includes kids and older people – are slated to be kicked off of SNAP (food stamps). What do these cuts mean for our neighbors, and for kids? George Matysik, executive director of Philly’s Share Food Program, sits down with City Cast Philly’s executive producer Matt Katz to explain how food insecurity affects our city.
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23min
July 22, 2025Where To Swim (and Boat and Splash) Around Philly This Summer
Need to cool down this summer? How about swimming with horses or running through a Wissahickon-themed sprayground? The Philly region has all kinds of ways to lower your temperature by playing in water. Producers Abby Fritz and Selena Seay-Reynolds take a dip into the best spots to swim, kayak, tube, and get your feet wet. Plus, some water safety tips and findings from the quest for the Famous River Hotdog Man.
Also, don't swim in Devil's Pool, here's why. But you can find other recommendations for your next Jersey Shore trip here.
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33min
July 21, 2025Could the School in Your Neighborhood Close?
The looming threat of a teachers’ strike and upcoming school closures are just two challenges facing the School District of Philadelphia. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Carly Sitrin, bureau chief of Chalkbeat Philadelphia, to find out which neighborhood schools might close and which might get year-round classes.
To attend a district meeting on the closures and get more information, go here: https://www.philasd.org/operations/
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