Episodes

  • Mayor Parker OKs Arena, More Presidential Candidate Visits, & After-Hours Food Truck Market

    Mayor Parker OKs Arena, More Presidential Candidate Visits, & After-Hours Food Truck Market
    Sep 20 2024
    It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about the endorsement Mayor Cherelle Parker gave for the Sixers arena downtown and reactions around the city, both Harris & Trump presidential campaigns are back in the region, and late night food is coming to Fishtown. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by O.J. Spivey, sports correspondent, for The Philadelphia Tribune, and Gene Sonn, director of collaborations at Resolve Philadelphia, a nonprofit journalism advocacy organization, and co-lead at the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Philly Mayor Parker backs Sixers arena in Center City: opponents protest outside City Hall WATCH: WHYY hosts Kamala Harris, NABJ for presidential candidate interview Donald Trump will visit a Polish Catholic shrine in Bucks County, his second trip to the purple Philly collar county Fishtown is Opening a First of Its Kind Overnight Food Truck Marketplace That Will be Open 9m to 4 am Biking and building: How one local bike club is strengthening community bonds PIAA board of directors approves girls’ flag football as a state-sanctioned sport Eagles Expand Girls Flag Football Program Check out the Philly Loves Fresh website to find a local produce truck. Learn more about She Is Focused here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Inis Nua Theatre Company Thrive Flower Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • The Best Public Gardens in Philly

    The Best Public Gardens in Philly
    Sep 19 2024
    Philly has many gardens, both public and private – some spanning generations. The Woodlands in West Philadelphia, for example, is one of the oldest gardens in the country. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Nicole Juday, author of Private Gardens of Philadelphia, to talk about what makes this city a vibrant horticultural hotspot. Plus, Nicole recommends public gardens you need to check out. You can find Nicole’s book here. Green spaces mentioned in the episode: The Woodlands Bio Pond at Kaskey Park Awbury Arboretum Morris Arboretum Wyck Bartram’s Garden Germantown Kitchen Garden Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Inis Nua Theatre Company Thrive Flower Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Philly Beer 101

    Philly Beer 101
    Sep 18 2024
    Philly has a massive beer scene. There’s so many options: like what’s on tap at Yards, a build-your-own six pack at Rybrew, or new brews at Two Locals. There’s also many local breweries with a wide selection of craft beer like Crime & Punishment Brewing in Brewerytown, Twisted Gingers Brewing Company in Manayunk or Wissahickon Brewing Company in East Falls. Host Trenae Nuri learns everything she needs to know about navigating the Philly beer scene and the upcoming Philly Beer Fest 2024 from Richie Telvin, host of BrewedAt podcast, owner of Space Cadet Brewing Company and former head brewer at Victory Brewing Co. To hear Richie’s podcast BrewedAt, check out this link. For updates on Richie’s beer brand, Space Cadet Brewing Company, click here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Inis Nua Theatre Company Thrive Flower Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Kensington Court Proposal, Longer Happy Hours, McDonald’s Philly Cheese Stack

    Kensington Court Proposal, Longer Happy Hours, McDonald’s Philly Cheese Stack
    Sep 17 2024
    It’s another midweek news roundup! We’re talking about Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposal to create a “neighborhood wellness court” in Kensington for drug users who get arrested, Pennsylvania recent changes to its liquor laws, and we’ve got a Philly news quiz. Plus, Trenae gives an update on her Philly cheesesteak quest, sponsored by the Western wear company Tecovas. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Abby Fritz, Cast Cast Philly producer, and Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor. Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Philly is developing a fast-track court for people arrested for drug use in Kensington. Advocates are worried. A 31-year-old woman arrested during a Kensington sweep last week died in jail days later Philadelphia prison chief to leave job after string of prisoner deaths and escapes What real freedom looks like’: Ready-to-drink cocktails arrive in stores as Pa. relaxes liquor laws Pennsylvania Happy Hour law Read more about our news quiz (spoilers ahead): 4 Greater Philadelphia hotels among Michelin's best in the U.S. Schoolyards in Philly will get rain gardens thanks to a federal grant McDonald’s Drops the Philly Cheese Stack Burger on London, and Fans Are Going Mental Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Inis Nua Theatre Company Thrive Flower Tecovas Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • Philly’s Best DJ Sets, Bars & Nightlife Fun

    Philly’s Best DJ Sets, Bars & Nightlife Fun
    Sep 16 2024
    If you’ve ever gotten a text from friends wanting to have some late-night fun and you just didn’t know where to look for things to do, we’ve got you covered! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Alisha Miranda, freelance food and travel writer, about the best spots to dance the night away, bars with great happy hour options, and some must-see Philly shows. Check out Alisha’s full story here for more nightlife recommendations. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Inis Nua Theatre Company Thrive Flower Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • 15 Essential Rules for Living in Philly

    15 Essential Rules for Living in Philly
    Sep 12 2024
    Every city has its list of unspoken rules. No matter where you live in the city, there might be some things you just don’t know. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Conrad Benner, founder of StreetsDept.com, curator at Mural Arts and host of WHYY’s Art Outside podcast and Nicole Phoenix, standup comedian and curator at Fringe Fest to create a list of essential rules of life in Philly. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter 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. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • SEPTA Fare Hike, Sixers Arena Town Hall, & Presidential Debate Watch Parties

    SEPTA Fare Hike, Sixers Arena Town Hall, & Presidential Debate Watch Parties
    Sep 10 2024
    It’s another midweek news roundup! We’re talking about tonight’s presidential debate, an update on the Sixers arena proposal, and how you could be paying more for a bus ride. Plus, we’ve got a Philly news quiz. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Abby Fritz, producer at City Cast Philly, and Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor. Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Mayor Cherelle Parker will hold a town hall about the proposed Sixers arena Wednesday Tuesday's presidential debate presents rare opportunity to shape election: Experts ABC News releases rules for Sept. 10 debate between Harris and Trump Here’s a list of debate watch parties in our area. Listen back to Trenae speaking with Aaron Moselle, WHYY’s PlanPhilly reporter, about the Sixers area impact studies. Read more about our news quiz (spoilers ahead): ReAnimator Coffee to bring back Foles-gers blend in honor of Nick Foles' retirement 6 men stole $42,000 of crab from truck in South Philly, police say Could widening the Blue Route's shoulders solve the highway's rush-hour traffic problems? Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • An Expert’s Guide to First Friday

    An Expert’s Guide to First Friday
    Sep 5 2024
    First Fridays are a big deal in Philly, because it’s a chance for the city’s art scene to shine. Art lovers and deal seekers alike can enjoy extended hours and/or pay-what-you-wish admission at some art museums, and free wine and snacks at local galleries. We’re revisiting an episode with host Trenae Nuri and Chelsey Luster, a Philadelphia-based curator, educator, and visual artist, about how to make the most of First Fridays. Follow Chelsey’s work here. Check out our September events guide for more things happening around the region. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter 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. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas Babbel Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins