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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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Your Philly Seasonal Allergy Survival Guide
If you’re sniffling and sneezing a lot right now, you’re not alone. Tree and grass pollen numbers are high in the city, and expected to last for a few more weeks. So, we’re revisiting a conversation between executive producer Laura Benshoff and Dr. Marc Goldstein, allergist and immunologist at The Asthma Center, about why allergy season in Philly is starting earlier and earlier each year, how long it will last, and what you can do to find some relief.
Check out The Asthma Center’s daily pollen count and sign up for their pollen tracking newsletter 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.
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The Best Ice Cream, Water Ice, and Gelato in Philly
You may have heard Mister Softee’s signature jingle coming from a truck in your neighborhood … because it’s ice cream season! So we’re breaking down where to get your next frozen treat fix. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Dave Wez, City Cast Philly’s food contributor and creator of Feeding Time TV, about their favorite spots for ice cream, water ice, and gelato.
Here’s a list of the spots recommended in this episode:
1-900-ICE-CREAM
Milk Jawn
Rita’s Ice
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
Fairmount Flavors
Kook Burger & Bar
John's Water Ice
Pop's Water Ice
King’s Water Ice and Ice Cream
George’s Water Ice
Chuck’s Philly
Vita Philly
Fiore Fine Foods
Gran Caffè L'aquila
The Franklin Fountain
Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly.
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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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Encampment Persists at Penn, FDR Park Updates & Philly News Quiz
It’s another midweek roundup! Today’s topics include the latest from the pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Pennsylvania and updates on the lawsuit filed by Philly residents over the city’s makeover of FDR Park. Plus, we test your knowledge with a Philly news quiz. City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri is joined by the Daily Pennsylvanian’s Editor-in-Chief Jared Mitovich, executive producer Laura Benshoff, and Hey Philly newsletter editor Asha Prihar.
Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism:
Here's where things stand one week since Penn ordered the Gaza Solidarity Encampment to disband
Following week-long silence from Penn, faculty and admin. work to advance encampment negotiations
Lawsuit fails to stop FDR Park renovations
Orphans’ Court won’t hear FDR Park lawsuit in win for city, renovation supporters
Despite pitched opposition, city begins cutting down heritage trees at FDR Park
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.
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How To Buy Your First House in Philly
Philly has long been known as a “city of homeowners,” because more than half of houses here are owner-occupied. But if you’ve never purchased a home before, the process can seem intimidating — and expensive. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Abraham Reyes Pardo, Vice President of the Office of Housing and Diversion Services at the Urban League of Philadelphia, and Mary Harper, Director of Housing at the Urban League of Philadelphia, an organization that does housing counseling and education for first-time buyers. They break down all the steps in the process, share tips for budgeting, and explain resources to get money to help you buy that first house.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Urban League of Philadelphia First Time Homebuyer Webinars
Philly First Home Program
Keystone Forgivable in Ten Years Loan Program (K-FIT)
Revitalizing Neighborhoods and Increasing Homeownership program (RNIH)
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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School Board Power Struggle, New Bus Station Plan & Wawa vs. Sheetz
It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today’s topics include why one Philly School Board nomination is still in limbo and the newest plan to move the Greyhound bus station (again). Plus, Wawa is creeping in on Sheetz territory. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Carly Sitrin, Philadelphia bureau chief for Chalkbeat, and Meir Rinde, investigative reporter at Billy Penn.
Our Friday News Roundups are powered by great local journalism:
Wawa entering Central Pennsylvania market in challenge to Sheetz
Philadelphia mayor plans to go over City Council’s head, put contested nominee on school board
As the bus turns: New proposal for intercity bus stop is Old City parking garage
Lifeguards in demand in Philadelphia
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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Philly's Historic Shift on Needle Exchange Programs
Mayor Cherelle Parker made it clear: “not one city dollar” under her administration will fund syringe exchange programs — a big pivot from previous mayors. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Courtenay Harris Bond, a health reporter for PhillyVoice, about the history of these programs in Philly and why some public health experts warn that losing them could cause a surge in new HIV cases.
Read Courtenay’s full story 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.
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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.