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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October 21, 2025 How To See Philly's Most Frightening Halloween Houses
Halloween is 10 days away and over in West Philly, Dyresha Harris and her partner, Eo, are creating a special database. It’s called the West Philly Fright Registry, and it shows which houses are doing it big for Halloween. It's a completely community generated list of who’s got the best candy and decorations. Check out the Fright Registry here. And maybe create one for your own neighborhood?
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October 20, 2025Philly is Busing Homeless People Out Of Town
The city has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars since 2021 buying one-way bus tickets out of Philly for unhoused people. The voluntary program is described by one city official as Philly’s “most efficient program in ending homelessness.” But what happens after someone gets on that bus? Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Claudia Vargas, NBC10 investigative reporter, and Ali Ingersoll, NBC10 investigative content producer.
Read NBC10’s investigation about the program here. And listen to our show about Mayor Cherelle Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative here.
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University of Pennsylvania
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October 17, 2025Killing at Center City IHOP, Arsonist Pleads Guilty & Kids Sports Inequity
It’s the Friday News Roundup with host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz. There’s more fall-out from the state budget crisis, the arsonist who tried to kill Gov. Josh Shapiro pleads guilty, two crimes this week are shaking our city even as there’s hopeful news when it comes to homicide statistics, kids’ sports facilities need help, and we’re pulling for a goat named Ray who needs a wheelchair.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
Philadelphia's only rape crisis center receives temporary funding through District Attorney's Office

Some Philly preschools say they’ll have to close classrooms if lawmakers don’t pass a budget soon

New study finds access to youth sports is unequal in Philadelphia. The city looks to change that.

IHOP security guard charged with murder in Center City killing

Should Pennsylvania's General Assembly be scaled back? Some state lawmakers say yes.

Cody Balmer, who set fire to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion, pleads guilty to attempted murder

Philly detectives are solving homicides at the highest rate in 40 years as violence plummets and tech improves

Ray the goat needs a wheelchair. The Philly Goat Project hopes its fundraiser will get him one.
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October 16, 2025Catch the Best Fall Foliage on These Hikes
We've been keeping an eye on the Pennsylvania foliage report, and parts of the state have already reached "peak color." That means the trees are looking good! So to catch a glimpse at the changing colors, we're taking a hike. In an interview from July, host Trenae Nuri, executive producer Matt Katz, and Hey Philly newsletter editor Siani Colón got recommendations from two Inquirer reporters, Frank Kummer and Jason Nark, who have hiked all over our region and have created a tool to help you figure out which Philly-area hikes fit your needs.
Check out the Inquirer's Take A Hike tool here.
This episode originally aired July 7th, 2025.
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October 15, 2025Is Our State Government Broken? Senator Saval Explains Budget Crisis
Our state budget was due 107 days ago. Pennsylvania is now the only state in the country with legislators who haven’t approved an annual spending plan. And that has big implications: We can’t fund schools or nonprofits, and the rape crisis center in our city had to shut down its services. Why is this happening? State Sen. Nikil Saval represents parts of South Philly, Center City, Southwest Philly, and the River Wards, and he explains to host Trenae Nuri what’s been happening – or not – in Harrisburg.
Has the state budget impasse affected you? Call or text us: 215-259-8170
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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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October 14, 2025Tipping Culture in Philly is Out of Control
Tipping culture has changed dramatically in Philly. There’s flip screens to tip the barista at the coffee shop, and sometimes a 25% gratuity built into your check at a restaurant. Are we supposed to tip the guy giving us beers at Citizens Bank Park? And how much should we be giving? Host Trenae Nuri, executive producer Matt Katz, and food contributor Alisha Miranda are here to go over those situations so you’re not confused when the bill comes.
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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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October 10, 2025City Hall Bike Lane Pause, 100+ Days Without State Budget & Art Museum Rebrands
It’s the Friday News Roundup. We’re talking about the real-world impacts of the Pennsylvania budget impasse, the very expensive state Supreme Court justice election, the City Hall bike lane project suddenly in limbo, and the new name and logo for the Philadelphia Art Museum. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz also dish about a new steakhouse that opened this week, and weekend plans in the city.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
Philadelphia’s only rape crisis center is pausing services indefinitely amid state budget impasse. It’s a ‘colossal loss.’

City Hall bike lane faces unclear future after Philadelphia City Councilmember Jeffery Young pumps the brakes on support

The Philadelphia Museum of Art has a new name and other plans to revive attendance

Thousands of Pa. college students wait for key financial aid due to state budget impasse

A court race in Pennsylvania quietly has major implications for 2028

Lots of harsh rhetoric, little progress at Pa. Capitol on months-overdue budget

F&M Poll: Pennsylvanians Say Government, Politicians Biggest Problem Facing State
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October 09, 2025 Philly's Always Had Cowboys, Now We Have A Rodeo
We’re taking a ride over to Dream Park Equestrian Center in New Jersey, the temporary home for Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy, to talk about Philly’s deep-rooted Black cowboy culture with Ivan McClellan, founder and CEO of the 8 Seconds Rodeo; Erin “Concrete Cowgirl” Brown, director of Philadelphia Urban Riding Academy; and Darrell Gardner, horse trainer and rodeo rider. Come see the culture and community of the 8 Seconds Rodeo on Saturday, Oct. 11, at The Liacouras Center.
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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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October 08, 2025 Overdose Deaths Are Down. How is Philly Handling the Crisis Differently?
We learned this week that there’s some good news when it comes to the city’s opioid crisis: Overdose deaths were down the last two years – and the rate this year is decreasing, too. This comes as the city changes course in how it handles the drug crisis. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Emily Rizzo, Kensington Voice accountability reporter, about this new approach and if it's working. She breaks down a new drug recovery housing facility that was opened by Mayor Cherelle Parker in the Northeast, which the majority of funds from a legal settlement with pharmaceutical companies that sold opioids are going to support. Emily also breaks down why certain service providers are being kicked off the streets of Kensington, which has been the epicenter of the crisis. And how a new expedited court aims to get people into treatment immediately.
Read more of Emily's work at Kensington Voice here.
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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October 07, 2025 How to Show Your Friends Philly in a Weekend
People often ask us: “What should I do when visiting Philly?” Now, we have the answers. Send them the link to this episode, in which the City Cast Philly team (host Trenae Nuri, producer Abby Fritz, newsletter editor Siani Colón, and executive producer Matt Katz) are giving out-of-town guests and acquaintances some recommendations of our favorite must-do experiences, restaurants, and hidden gems in the city.
What do you recommend visitors see and eat in Philly? Call or text us: 215-259-8170
To listen to our series on South Street that Trenae mentioned, our four episodes are here, here, here, and here. And here is our show on Carpenter’s Hall.
Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly
We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly
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FAQs about City Cast Philly:

How many episodes does City Cast Philly have?

The podcast currently has 999 episodes available.