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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December 12, 2025Fight Over Housing Plan, Rocky Statue on the Move, Youth Football Players Arrested in Florida
On today’s Friday News Roundup, host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz talk about how the mayor and council are throwing punches over the city’s big plan to create and fix 30,000 units of housing, why youth football players from Philly got arrested down in Florida, and where the Rocky statue is moving.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
8 members of Philly youth football team face felony charges in Florida

Philly coach speaks out after teen players arrested in Florida for stealing

Philly Council votes against Mayor Parker’s vision for her signature housing plan, signaling a win for progressives

Does the Rocky statue really get twice as many visitors as the Liberty Bell? Yes, but ...
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December 11, 2025Philly Gifts For Every Budget
Happy holidays! Hanukkah starts Sunday night and Christmas is just around the bend, so we’ve got the Phillyiest gift guide for you. But the stakes are high because the City Cast Philly team is doing our own version of a white elephant gift exchange. Listen to get gift ideas and to find out what host Trenae Nuri, executive producer Matt Katz, producer Abby Fritz, and newsletter editor Siani Colón win (or don’t win).
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41min
December 10, 2025Keeping Phones Out of Classrooms & Funding SEPTA with State Senator Hughes
State Senator Vincent Hughes, representing Philadelphia in the legislature since the mid-1980s, joins host Trenae Nuri for our weekly Wednesday politics show to talk about his bill to ban students from using phones in schools (⁠which advanced yesterday to a vote in the senate⁠), a new law to prevent discrimination based on hair (which was signed into law last month), and the reasons why SEPTA still needs more money (despite the recent bailouts) .
Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: ⁠Hey Philly⁠
Call or text us: ⁠215-259-8170⁠
We’re also on Instagram: ⁠@citycastphilly⁠
You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at ⁠membership.citycast.fm⁠.
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December 09, 2025What the FIFA World Cup Means for Philly
In six months the world’s eyes will be on us. Philly is hosting six matches of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, the most-watched sporting event in the world. And we just found out which countries will be playing here at Lincoln Financial Field come June. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Meg Kane, host city executive and CEO for Philadelphia Soccer 2026, to talk about the rise of soccer in Philly and why hosting the World Cup is a game-changer for Philly.
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You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
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December 08, 2025Bike Lane Controversies, From City Hall to Pine & Spruce
Bike lanes continue to be a point of controversy on our city streets. More bike lanes are popping up in our neighborhoods, but activists want a bigger citywide network for cyclists – and they want the bike lanes protected to help prevent more injuries and deaths. In the latest installment of our occasional series, “Whose Streets,” host Trenae Nuri gets the latest on biking in the city — from City Hall to Fairmount Park to the Pine/Spruce Street corridor — with Dave Talone, organizer with Philly Bike Action.
Have any experiences biking in the city or sharing the road with cyclists? Call or text us: 215-259-8170
Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly
We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly
You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
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December 05, 2025Beefing Over H.O.M.E., Sidewalk Cafes & Dangerous Philly Roads
It's the Friday News Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz discuss the news of the week, from the split between Mayor Parker and City Council over her big housing initiative to the pending arrival of driverless cars on the streets of Philly to the deplorable egging of an Eagles coach’s home.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
City Council took a rare stand against Mayor Parker by allotting more housing funds to the poorest Philadelphians

Restaurateurs call for expanded sidewalk dining ahead of 2026 tourism surge

A man died driving on Northwest Philly’s winding, wet roads. The neighborhood has tried addressing the danger for decades.

A Philadelphia police officer critically injured in a motorcycle crash six years ago has died

Waymo eyes Philadelphia expansion

Self-driving car company Waymo officially expands to Philadelphia, has started letting cars drive themselves

Police confirm Kevin Patullo's home was egged over weekend
Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly
Call or text us: 215-259-8170
We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly
And don’t forget—you can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
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December 04, 2025Philly's Best Thrift Stores
It's the end of the year and our wallets are getting thin. To save on those last-minute gifts, thrifting could be your answer. Host Trenae Nuri chats with producer Abby Fritz and newsletter editor Siani Colón about the secondhand options Philly has to offer. Plus, where to find local high-end consignment and vintage furniture.
Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly
Call or text us: 215-259-8170
We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly
You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
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December 03, 2025‘We Failed’ on SEPTA Funding, Says State Senator Anthony Williams
Pennsylvania politics were pretty messy this year. Pennsylvanians waited 135 days for Harrisburg to pass a budget. Philly nonprofits had to cut back on services, and school districts took out loans just to pay the bills. Moving forward, how do we make government work? In our weekly politics episode, host Trenae Nuri talks with State Senator Anthony H. Williams, who represents parts of Philadelphia and Delaware Counties, to talk about ways to get more money flowing into the Commonwealth and his goal to withhold paychecks from legislators during budget stalemates.
Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly
Call or text us: 215-259-8170
We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly
You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
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December 02, 2025Best Designed Places to Eat & Drink
Dining out involves more than the food on your plate. It’s also about the experience of being in a different – and hopefully beautiful and comfortable – space. Host Trenae Nuri gives us a tour of the best designed restaurants and bars in Philly, and why our food contributor Alisha Miranda loves them.
Where do you love to eat? Call or text us: 215-259-8170
Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly
We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly
You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm.
Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:
Penn Live Arts

Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

Fairmount Park Conservancy
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December 01, 2025 Your Guide to December 2025 in Philly
It’s getting cold outside, but the City Cast Philly team is highlighting plenty of events to warm your hearts this month. We discuss classic Philly winter activities like the Wanamaker Light Show and the Morris Arboretum's Holiday Garden Railway. Plus, a "Diva Worship" New Year's Eve party and how to give back to your community. And if you still need to pick up some holiday gifts, there are plenty of local markets to help you check off your lists.
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 Penn Live Arts and
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FAQs about City Cast Philly:

How many episodes does City Cast Philly have?

The podcast currently has 975 episodes available.