City Cast Philly

Step aside Wisconsin, the Keystone state is coming for your cheese crown! Pennsylvania is home to 5,000 dairy farms, and the Philly area is chock full of artisan cheese shops and creameries. Today, we’re revisiting a conversation host Trenae Nuri had with Tenaya Darlington — also known as Madame Fromage — about what makes Philly a dairy destination, and how to create the ultimate local cheeseboard...

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today the team is talking about the big Philly stories that caught their attention this year. They also cover a recently launched city-run data website, Philly Stat 360, the City Council full vote on the 76ers arena, how Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel deployed more law enforcement at Christmas Village after three teens were shot last week, and more. Host Trenae Nuri...

The Spring Garden brewery Triple Bottom Brewing is churning out very Philly beers (like Pilsadelphia Pilsner and Lawn Chair Parking Spot West Coast IPA.) Also, this company is training Philadelphians who need a second chance after incarceration or house insecurity with a 16-week apprenticeship program. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Tess Hart, co-founder and CEO of Triple Bottom Brewing, and Chenoa...

On Thursday, City Council will vote to officially allow the Sixers to build a new arena in Market East, right next to Chinatown. There’s still many questions like how did Mayor Cherelle Parker muscle this deal through, and why did City Council fail to negotiate to get more money from the Sixers for the community? Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Denise Clay-Murray, co-host of Philadelphia Hall Monito...

Don’t worry, there’s still time for you to get the perfect holiday gifts. Let your favorite local podcast help you with your holiday anxiety. Host Trenae Nuri talks with City Cast Philly executive producer Matt Katz, producer Abby Fritz, and newsletter editor Ava Wojnowski about their favorite places to shop locally.  Here are all the gift ideas mentioned in the show:   Renew Head Spa  Philadelphi...

Every year restaurants in Philly push the boundaries of culinary excellence — and 2024 was no exception. Host Trenae Nuri sat down with The Infatuation’s senior editor Alison Kessler and senior staff writer Candis McLean to talk about their favorite restaurants of the year and which ones excite them for 2025. Read more about Candis and Alison’s favorite restaurants on The Infatuation. Restaurants...

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today the team is talking about the City Council vote on the 76ers arena, which came after multiple delays. Also, MOVE members ask for newly identified remains of the Africa family to be returned as well as their Osage Avenue home. To break all this down, host Trenae Nuri is joined by executive producer Matt Katz. Plus, they cover some good news about Kylie Kelce’s ne...

John Chin, executive director of the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation, grew up in Chinatown. He’s spent his career preserving, promoting and protecting this neighborhood. Now, he’s the face of the opposition to the proposed 76ers arena slated to move in next door. Host Trenae Nuri talks with John about why he says he’s not against the idea of an arena – he’s just against it hurting C...

It’s the Wednesday politics roundup! First-year City Councilmember Rue Landau is anticipating the changes that could come to Philly in the new year. Host Trenae Nuri talked with the councilmember about hearings she's planning to address how to protect residents from policies that might come out of the new Trump administration. They also talk about how she's one of just a few councilmembers publicl...

Your SEPTA Key card does more than just get you on your train, bus, or trolley. It comes with a load of discounts to restaurants, museums, and shops. Host Trenae Nuri and Abby Fritz, City Cast Philly producer, dish on the ways you can save just by flashing your SEPTA Key card. Here are the discounted spots referenced in the show:  Federal Donuts Greene Street Coffee Company  The Franklin Fountain...

It’s the perfect time of year to get cozy and watch a movie…a Philly movie. Host Trenae Nuri talks to Len Webb and Vincent Williams from The MICHEAUX MISSION podcast as they delve into a list of essential Philly films, analyze the ways that actors portray fictional Philadelphians, and discuss how Hollywood portrays our city. Films mentioned in this episode:  Creed  Trading Places Philadelphia  A N...

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We talk about why City Council delayed the vote on the Sixers arena proposal and how a new law bans stopping, even for a minute, in bike lanes. Also, Caroline LeCount gets a street named after her, finally, and Philly has a first snow, already. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by gre...

You bring a date to some coffee shops, and a laptop to others. Some coffee shops offer fantastic meals, and others sell you…sneakers? Since Philly has such a variety of independent coffee shops, we made a guide to help you sort through them. Host Trenae Nuri sat down with executive producer Matt Katz and producer Abby Fritz at Mr. Rabbit Coffee in Fitler Square to break this all down.  Coffee shop...

The powerful sound of The Crossing Choir — a multiple-Grammy award winning chamber choir based in Philadelphia — just hit a new record: The 25-member group received its 10th consecutive nomination this year. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Donald Nally, conductor; Nate Barnett, tenor; and Chelsea Lyons, alto and the group’s community engagement manager, about their latest album Ochre, their soulful so...

Bagels, omelettes and home fries seem to be standard breakfast items, but more Philly restaurants are adding breakfast tacos to their menus. We’re revisiting a conversation with host Trenae Nuri and Jenn Ladd, food reporter at the Inquirer, about what breakfast tacos are, why they deserve the hype they’ve been getting, and some of the best breakfast taco spots in Philly.  Want some more Philly new...

It’s starting to get colder, so why not warm up near the fire pits at Dilworth Park, sip mulled wine in the Christmas Village, or get cozy with a bowl of spaghetti rusticana (and a side of opera) at Victor’s Cafe? In this episode you’ll hear our best tips for enjoying December in Philly, like eating sweets from Beyonce’s baker and shucking oysters for just a dollar. And for even more tips on how t...

Generations of Philadelphia children have walked through The Franklin Institute’s 18-foot-high Giant Heart. The heart was recently renovated as the centerpiece of a new $8.5 million Body Odyssey exhibit featuring three rooms of high-tech interactive activities. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly, and four kids who they both know very well. Sadie and Reu...

Rocky is a beloved character in Philly and beyond. Millions of people come to visit the Rocky statue and run up the steps at the Art Museum each year. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Kathryn Ott Lovell, president & CEO of Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, who’s behind the first-ever RockyFest. This festival is eight days of fun, from a bus tour, yappy hour to date night ideas and a movie mara...

The hottest Christmas album in America is as Philly as it comes. “A Philly Special Christmas Party” from the group known as The Philly Specials features Eagles greats Lane Johnson, Jordan Mailata, and the recently retired Jason Kelce, plus guest tracks from Boyz II Men and Stevie Nicks. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with album producer Charlie Hall, the drummer from Philly's own War on Drugs. They talk...

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about the hearings on the proposed Center City basketball arena, the deal that averted a SEPTA strike, and the questions surrounding the shooting death of Robert Jones by an off-duty cop. We also have news on behind-the-scenes drama with the Sixers and a loud karaoke taxi driving around town that’s bringing both joy and distress. Host Trenae Nuri is join...

Has the weather been throwing you off lately? Between the historic lack of rain and mild fall temperatures, it’s hard to imagine what the climate will look like in the coming months. So Host Trenae Nuri sat down with Tony Wood, a reporter for the Inquirer who focuses on weather, to get a breakdown of what’s causing these conditions and what to expect next.  Want some more Philly news? Then make su...

Last week we talked about criticisms of the city’s ambitious initiative to clean every block in every neighborhood. Today we sit down with Casey Kuklick, deputy director of the office that runs the citywide clean-up, about the trash-clearing efforts now and going forward. Kuklick reveals that some of us are getting twice-weekly trash pick-ups! Have complaints or concerns (or compliments) about tra...

What’s up with all the dog poop around the city? Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Shaunice Ajiwe, associate editor at Philadelphia Magazine, about her article: "How Did Philly Dog Culture Get So Out of Control?" They wonder why dogs are now in the grocery stores, and they ask how pooches, pups, and dog owners can live together in harmony in the City of Brotherly Love.  We expect you probably have some...

Thanksgiving dinner is delicious, sure, but it can be a hassle to prep and cook. So if you’re prioritizing ease this Thanksgiving, and therefore you want someone else to do the cooking, there are plenty of Philly restaurants where you can make a reservation. Host Trenae Nuri spoke with Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé, a local food reporter and founder of Tiny Table Tours, about the best places to dine on the...

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about the recount that’s been ordered in the Pennsylvania Senate race between Dave McCormick and Sen. Bob Casey. We also cover what came out of this week’s City Council hearings on the proposed Sixers arena and why Philly is smelling smoke from New Jersey. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly, and producer Abby...