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  • Where To Cure the Winter Blues in Philly

    Where To Cure the Winter Blues in Philly
    Jan 29 2026
    There are tons of affordable ways to hone in on self-care during the cold months. Host Trenae Nuri talks with senior producer Abby Fritz to put you on to the best ways to beat cabin fever this winter, with everything from red light therapy to steamy fitness classes to sledding spots. 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. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
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    31 min
  • Council Weighs ICE Restrictions & School Closures As Philly Digs Out

    Council Weighs ICE Restrictions & School Closures As Philly Digs Out
    Jan 28 2026
    It’s Wednesday, so we’re talking politics. Host Trenae Nuri, executive producer Matt Katz, and political contributor Lauren Vidas discuss how the city handled the snowstorm and the clean-up. Plus, they talk about the school district’s plan to close 20 schools, Mayor Cherelle Parker finally getting City Council approval for her housing plan, and a proposal to limit the powers of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (and their face coverings). 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. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
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    29 min
  • How Philly Will Celebrate Nation's 250th in a Complicated America

    How Philly Will Celebrate Nation's 250th in a Complicated America
    Jan 27 2026
    This year marks the 250th anniversary of the nation, birthed right here in Philly. There are tons of festivals and block parties planned, along with sporting events like the FIFA World Cup, the NCAA tournament, and the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. But why should Philadelphians get excited about the 2026 hoopla, especially at a time that many of us see as a dark moment in our nation’s history? Host Trenae Nuri sat down with Angela Val, president and CEO of Visit Philadelphia, to talk about the challenges, joys, and expectations when it comes to celebrating America, and us, in 2026. 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. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
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    36 min
  • What Dismantling Slavery Exhibit on Independence Mall Really Means

    What Dismantling Slavery Exhibit on Independence Mall Really Means
    Jan 26 2026
    National Park Service workers used crowbars and wrenches last week to dismantle exhibits that mentioned slavery at the President's House at Independence National Historical Park. It took 90 minutes to remove the signs honoring nine people enslaved at this home by President George Washington. The city immediately filed a lawsuit demanding the exhibits be reinstalled. We knew this was coming; we just didn’t know when. Under an executive order issued by President Donald Trump last year, material at national monuments, museums, and parks that “inappropriately disparage Americans” were slated for removal. At the time, host Trenae Nuri spoke with the Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler, historiographer of the global African Methodist Church. Until last year, he was the pastor at Mother Bethel AME Church just a few blocks away. In light of last week’s events, today we’re listening back on that conversation. 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. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
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    31 min
  • Home Factory Proposal, Trump Seeks List of Jews at Penn & Our Favorite Sledding Spots

    Home Factory Proposal, Trump Seeks List of Jews at Penn & Our Favorite Sledding Spots
    Jan 23 2026
    This week Mayor Cherelle Parker unveiled two innovative proposals for creating housing in the city. In our Friday News Roundup, host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz talk about those plans and the court fight over the Trump administration's subpoena for a list of Jewish students and employees at the University of Pennsylvania. There’s also a major snowstorm coming our way this weekend, so we give some ideas for where to go sledding. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Mayor Cherelle Parker unveils plans for modular housing factory in North Philadelphia Two years in, here’s how Philly’s political insiders think Cherelle Parker is doing as mayor Philadelphia building trades unions will loan $50M to help redevelop the dilapidated Brith Sholom House Who’s a Jew? 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. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
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    30 min
  • Is South Street Changing?

    Is South Street Changing?
    Jan 22 2026
    In part three of our South Street Series, covering the past, present, and Future of one of Philly's most iconic streets, we take a look at the mix of businesses that have made the corridor distinct. Host Trenae Nuri talked with Drexel University Professor Richardson Dilworth, Condom Kingdom owner Stu Schlaffman, Streets Dept. founder Conrad Benner, Councilmember Mark Squilla, and Jim’s South Street president Ken Silver. This episode originally aired on Sept. 10th, 2025. You can find the whole series in the podcast feed. What’s your favorite South Street memory? 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. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
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    36 min
  • Police Commissioner on ICE, Plunging Murder Rate & Future of the Philly Police

    Police Commissioner on ICE, Plunging Murder Rate & Future of the Philly Police
    Jan 21 2026
    Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel is running Philly’s police department as ICE descends on cities across the country, leading to conflict between federal law enforcement officers, immigrant communities, and protesters. We get Bethel’s perspective on the role of the Philadelphia police department when it comes to ICE. Host Trenae Nuri also asks about the city’s 2025 murder rate, which was the lowest since 1966. And in the second part of the show we bring in David Zega, the executive director for strategy for the department, to talk about the new and unprecedented five-year strategic plan for the Philadelphia Police Department. The public comment period for the strategic plan, which you can read here, ends Feb. 11. 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. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
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    44 min
  • Philly’s Most Iconic Restaurants

    Philly’s Most Iconic Restaurants
    Jan 20 2026
    Restaurant accolades like Michelin stars and James Beard awards are nice, but no one knows Philly like Philly. On Feb. 1, a restaurant will be crowned with the "Icon Award" at The Tasties, the homegrown culinary award ceremony that celebrates the best of our city’s food and drink industry. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Eli Kulp, host of The CHEF Radio and Delicious City Philly podcasts, partner at High Street Hospitality Group, and one of the creators of The Tasties. They dish about what it takes to be an iconic restaurant in Philadelphia, the surprising names that didn't make the cut, and the immersive experiences that will raise the bar for the second Tasties awards ceremony and afterparty next month. 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. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
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    41 min