City Cast Philly

It’s our Wednesday politics show. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with City Cast Philly politics contributor Lauren Vidas. They discuss the issues, controversies, and political storylines in the upcoming Democratic primary for Philadelphia district attorney between incumbent Larry Krasner and former judge Patrick Dugan.  Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or tex...

From “Deli Boys” on Hulu, “Long Bright River” on Peacock, and Kevin Hart’s “Lil Kev” coming to BET+, there’s lots of new TV series with Philly connections. But how well does Hollywood know Philly? We’re revisiting a conversation from host Trenae Nuri with Len Webb and Vincent Williams from The MICHEAUX MISSION podcast about essential Philly films, how actors portray fictional Philadelphians, and t...

“Of Black Wombhood” is an independently-produced audio project of 10 intimate stories from Philadelphians about their wombs. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Tanya Latortue, lead producer of the project, about exploring more than just the anatomic characteristics of wombs like pregnancy and birthing. These stories serve as a prism into Black American history, identity, gender, sexuality and so much mor...

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about safety concerns in Philly courts, what to make of this 76ers season, Howie Roseman’s eyebrow-raising comment, and how the Portal in Love Park lost its signal. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by City Cast Philly executive producer Matt Katz and Abby Fritz, City Cast Philly producer.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Philly...

There are no national parks in Pennsylvania. While there are tons of beautiful scenic destinations like Lake Erie and the Appalachian ridgeline, there are no parks with the coveted “national park” status. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Kyle Bagenstose, a freelance journalist here in the city, about his efforts to get a national park in the Commonwealth.  Read Kyle’s full story in Philadelphia Magazin...

It’s our Wednesday politics show. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Councilmember At-Large Katherine Gilmore Richardson in her office at City Hall. They discuss possible tax cuts, how “tangled titles” result in people getting kicked out their loved ones’ homes, and why Democrats can’t be “scared” to “fight” Trump.  Have a comment about Philly politics? Leave us a text or voicemail: 215-259-8170 Get...

In this episode, host Trenae Nuri dives into The Philadelphia Inquirer's first annual list of the 76 essential places to eat in Philly. We’re listening back to her conversation with the two editors behind the list, Margaret Eby and Matt Buchanan, about the process of curating this ultimate foodie guide and what makes these restaurants so special to Philly.  Doro Bet Villa di Roma Scannicchio’s Par...

At 19 years old, Tyree Wallace was sentenced to life in prison for the 1997 killing of a Point Breeze deli owner. Ever since, he argued that he was innocent. Finally in November – with help from lawyer/musician David Perry, who wrote a song declaring Tyree’s innocence – Wallace was released from prison. We spoke to Wallace, who is now CEO of the nonprofit Systemic Reformative Change, and David Per...

It’s the Friday News Roundup! The team is talking about new data coming out of Kensington as Mayor Cherelle Parker continues her efforts to curb crime and drug use in the area. Also, lawmakers are commenting on the University of Pennsylvania’s response to the Trump administration’s orders on DEI, and federal funding is back for some PA programs that were frozen. Plus, City Cast Philly listeners ha...

March is jam-packed with events across town, from the Philadelphia Flower Show to the Philly Beer Fest to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. In this episode, you’ll hear Matt’s recommendation for a private pizza-and-hoagie tasting experience at the Hoagie Room at Pizzeria Beddia, Abby’s interest in learning about healing plants at the Indigenous Phytotherapy series at Bartram’s Garden, and Trenae’s pla...

And the Grammy goes to…The Crossing! This Philly-based choir was just awarded the Grammy for Best Choral Performance for their album “Ochre.” The Crossing is a professional chamber choir that has now won four Grammy Awards after being nominated nine consecutive times. They might just be the most successful Philly musicians you didn’t know about. Last year, host Trenae Nuri chatted with Donald Nall...

Second of two parts: Bike lanes are a contentious issue in the city, especially on Pine and Spruce Streets, the busiest in the city for cyclists. Mayor Cherelle Parker recently signed a law completely banning any vehicle from stopping in a bike lane. Cyclists say this keeps them safe, so they don't have to swerve into traffic to avoid parked cars. But some Center City residents say it's absurd to...

First of two parts: Bike lanes are a contentious issue in the city, especially on Pine and Spruce Streets, the busiest in the city for cyclists. Mayor Cherelle Parker recently signed a law completely banning any vehicle from stopping in a bike lane. Cyclists say this keeps them safe, so they don't have to swerve into traffic to avoid parked cars. But some Center City residents say it's absurd to p...

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about DEI rollbacks happening at local universities, Philly’s District Attorney race is officially on with two Democratic contenders, and the final voyage for the SS United States. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by City Cast Philly producer Abby Fritz, and Hey Philly newsletter editor Siani Colon.   Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journal...

The nonprofit Vetri Community Partnership is on a mission to teach Philadelphians how to cook healthy meals. So every other Tuesday, VCP offers free community cooking classes where participants not only cook but also eat a family-style meal together. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Maddy Booth, CEO of Vetri Community Partnership, to talk about why these classes both combat loneliness and make Phil...

It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re talking politics (and policy). Host Trenae Nuri sits down with City Councilmember Kendra Brooks of the Working Families Party in her office at City Hall. They talk about why Brooks voted against the Sixers arena proposal in Market East, the POWER (Protect Our Workers, Enforce Rights) Act that she introduced to try to strengthen protections for workers, and othe...

You’ve seen the billboards – dozens and dozens of billboards – for Top Dog, Pond Lehocky, Morgan & Morgan, etc. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Tom McGrath, contributing writer at Philly Mag, about why our highways (and buses) are covered in billboards for personal injury lawyers and what that says about Philly, lawyers, insurance, and society as a whole.   Read Tom’s full story here: https://www.phil...

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl parade and our favorite players on this beloved team, plus the midweek snow storm, Mayor Parker’s housing plan for the city, and Governor Shapiro's suit against President Trump. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly, and Abby Fritz, City Cast Philly producer.  Going to th...

We’re getting ready for the big Eagles parade tomorrow (check out Hey Philly for the latest logistics on that) so we’re re-airing an episode from late last year about dogs. Because: What’s up with all the dog poop around the city? And what’s up with the dogs in CVS? Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Shaunice Ajiwe, associate editor at Philadelphia Magazine, about her recent article How Did Philly Dog C...

It’s the Wednesday politics show. Host Trenae Nuri catches up with State Representative Elizabeth Fiedler, who represents South Philly, about her work-life balance (she’s a mother of two who’s now expecting twins) and the issues she’s focused on in Harrisburg. Fiedler is one of just a few elected officials in the country who’s a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, and she has some thou...

McGillin's Olde Ale House, nestled down an alleyway in Center City, is Philly’s oldest — and Cupid’s favorite — bar. Sure there’s tons of beer options, but what sets this pub apart is the “Love Letters Book.” Host Trenae Nuri talks with Chris Mullins Jr., the owner of McGillin's, about the hundreds of couples listed in the book who met here. You’ll also hear meet-cute stories from three of those c...

We won the Super Bowl, y'all! Come celebrate with host Trenae Nuri, executive producer Matt Katz, and a few hard-core fans as we recap the Eagles' 40-22 victory over the Chiefs and relish the positive vibes in the City of Brotherly Love. Want to tell us what you love most about our Eagles? Call or text us at 215-259-8170 Go Birds! Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our daily newsletter, Hey P...

It’s the Friday News Roundup! The team is talking about the latest from the deadly plane crash in Northeast Philly last week, how kids are affected, and Mayor Cherelle Parker’s message of the city’s unity and resilience. The Parker administration has established One Philly Fund to provide financial support to victims of disasters in the January 31st plane crash. Also: Governor Josh Shapiro gave hi...

We’re at Live! Casino in South Philly for The Tasties, Philly’s first food awards ceremony hosted by the Delicious City Philly podcast. Philly chefs, restaurants, and all the people that make the food industry so special got a chance to win a coveted golden pig trophy. Host Trenae Nuri talked with some of the winners and sampled some of the city’s best food and drinks with City Cast Philly’s execu...

We are less than a month into the second Donald Trump presidential term, but it’s been impactful and chaotic. So how are local Democrats – Senator John Fetterman, Mayor Cherelle Parker, and Governor Josh Shapiro – handling Trump 2.0? Because while Republicans completely control the federal government, in Philly the Democrats are completely in charge. So Trenae Nuri asks political scientist, Brian...