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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, host Trenae Nuri will chat with people all across Philly’s diverse neighborhoods about issues that matter to you. Whether that’s what do I even do on the weekends in this city with endless options, or how do I get the bus to actually stop, or how is this city going to keep our kids safe and educated? City Cast Philly is here for it all. It’s that energetic, informative conversation you might overhear at your neighborhood coffee shop. But with City Cast Philly, you’re always welcome to join in.
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The State of Gang Violence in Philly
Last Monday, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced that the Big Naddy Gang in North Philly is “history,” thanks to the recent arrests of BNG members. Some think that arrests like these are part of the reason for the dramatic decrease in shootings and homicides since 2021. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Ellie Rushing, criminal justice and law enforcement reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, about the state of gang violence in Philly, and the code of silence that keeps potential witnesses from speaking up.
Check out Ellie’s recent reporting here, including her story about the young man who defied the code of silence in Philly.
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WTF Happened With UArts? Plus, Bus Station Ideas & Mysterious Cloud Billboard
It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today’s topics include the University of the Arts closure, where the city should put the intercity bus station, and the mystery behind Old City’s cloud billboard. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Inga Saffron, architecture columnist at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Conrad Benner, founder of StreetsDept.com, curator at Mural Arts and host of WHYY’s Art Outside podcast.
Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
University of the Arts closure coverage from the Inquirer
It’s time for Philly to build a proper bus station. Here are six possible locations.
Overbrook Night Market
Summer of Wonder
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The Future of Philly’s Eviction Diversion Program
Philly’s nationally recognized Eviction Diversion Program was created by city ordinance during the pandemic in order to keep people in their homes, and has been extended several times. Last week, City Council voted to make the program permanent, pending Mayor Cherelle Parker’s approval. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Aaron Moselle, housing reporter at WHYY’s PlanPhilly, about what landlords, housing advocates, and tenants think of this program, and what it needs to continue in Philly long-term.
Read Aaron’s full story here.
Find out more about Philly’s Eviction Diversion Program and how to apply.
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.
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PA Beers You Should Try This Summer
It’s Philly Beer Week, and many of the top craft brewers in the country are right here in Pennsylvania. If you’re looking for a local brew to try, we’ve got some options for you. Last year, host Trenae Nuri and City Cast Pittsburgh host Megan Harris talked about and sampled some of the beers made in the commonwealth. Listen along and see if you agree with our takes.
Here’s the Esquire list of the Best Bars in America in 2024.
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.
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UArts Suddenly Closes, 4th Street Deli Reopens, Nike’s Philly Dunk
It’s another midweek news roundup! The team talks about why the University of the Arts will close later this week, as well as the closing (and subsequent reopening) of Famous 4th Street Deli after health code violations. Plus, a Philly news quiz that you can play along with. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by producer Abby Fritz and arts and culture contributor Charles Tyson Jr.
Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
The University of the Arts is closing June 7, its president says
University of the Arts students protest their school’s stunning closure — a shutdown unprecedented in recent higher ed history
Famous 4th Street Deli is shut down over health issues; owner says they ‘dropped the ball’
Famous 4th Street Deli reopens after a ‘small army’ fixes health issues
Read more about our news quiz (spoilers ahead):
Sneakerheads line up for Nike Dunk Low ‘Philly’ shoes at Center City store
The story behind the Nike ‘Philly’ Dunks, featuring a color-changing swoosh and plenty of local Easter eggs
Philly starts the hunt for an intercity bus station near 30th Street
Read more about food safety inspections in Philly 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.
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Customer Reviews
They ask great questions. I’m a new fan.
So happy to have this podcast. Informative, thoughtful conversations here.
Informative, focused, and fun.
You know what you’re getting from each episode based on the title. I like it because it allows me to filter through episodes so I can focus on issues important to me.
I think Philly Cast has done a spectacular job of selecting a host. Trenae Nuri, your flexibility and relatability as a host is wonderful. I really appreciate the questions you ask as a way to get to the heart of: “what is this and why do I care” - from everything to the overspending by the Housing Authority to the best pizza’s in Philly.
Great podcast for local news
It’s a great podcast to listen to during my commute and I always seem to learn something new about what is going on around the city. The host is great.