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Voting Republican in Philly, Finding Use for the Roundhouse & Staycationing on the Delaware River

The Republican party faces an uphill battle as they try to win support in a hugely Democratic city. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by creative producer Siani Colón and report

Drag Shows, Science Museum Closure & Mayoral Candidates. Plus: Our Favorite Bar Food

City Council held its first session last week introducing nearly 50 bills and resolutions ranging from keeping life affordable in the city to making updates to the city’s

Why is PA Fighting the CDC? Plus: City Trash Contracts & Will Roosevelt Blvd Get a Subway

Pennsylvania has reported four measles deaths in the past month, marking the first deaths in the Commonwealth related to once-eradicated disease in 35 years. But state he

Rocky’s Final Run Up the Art Museum Steps

The Rocky statue has been playing musical chairs between the top, bottom, and inside of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It’s now taking its permanent spot at the top of t

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Philly Is Reducing Violence With Parks

Did you know that Philly neighborhoods have seen drops in depression and crime, all because vacant lots were revitalized? Thanks to the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

House of Horrors in Olney, Judge Wants Krasner Investigated & an Evacuation at City Hall

City Hall was evacuated Thursday morning during City Council’s first meeting of the season after a suspicious package was found. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by executive p

Should PPA Rent Parking Spots to ICE? Plus: Job Search Tips & Pay-What-You-Can Dining

A couple of Philadelphia restaurants are bringing back the pay-what-you-can model of customers ordering what they want and then just paying what they think their meal and

Stopping Data Centers, Preserving Murals & Welcoming … Polo?

Data centers are everywhere, but it’s a booming industry that’s created contentious conversations in communities – Philly included. This week activists held a rally outsi

Ranking Philly Sports Experiences, Housing vs. Third Spaces & Where to Scream

Our city's professional sports teams are on a roll — the Eagles won their home opener, the Phillies look like they’re headed to the playoffs, the Union is on a 10-match u

John Fetterman: Our Very Controversial Senator, Explained

U.S. Senator John Fetterman is inching closer to President Trump and the Republican Party. Is he simply working across the aisle, or dramatically breaking promises with v

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Las Vegas Is Handling Record-Breaking Heat — Presented By City Cast Philly

It may not feel like it right now, but extreme heat is coming for Philly, and Las Vegas might have the answers you need. An already sizzling city, Vegas has continued to

Eagles! Merch & Weird Linc Food, Johnny Doc is Free & Where Else Can 'Open Streets' Go?

In an unexpected move, President Trump commuted former local labor leader John Dougherty’s six-year sentence for bribery and embezzlement. Host Trenae Nuri and executive

Will Philly Benefit From New Sports Arena? Plus: A Challenger in Mayor’s Race & Your Last Philly Meal

We’re reacting to the renderings of the new Sixers, Flyers, and WNBA arena in South Philly. City Council will need to review and approve the designs and permits, but will

How Philly Became the Country's Public Garden Capital

Philly is home to 38 public gardens and historic landscapes, more than anywhere else in the country. Today we're revisiting a conversation between host Trenae Nuri and au

Making Friends in Philly As an Adult

We’re talking about friends and friendship in Philly. If you’re a lifelong Philadelphian, you have friends from your childhood, but where in Philly can you go if you just

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Nashville Is Beating Flock — Presented By City Cast Philly

Do you know what kind of surveillance technology is being used in Philly? In Nashville, the city government has blocked numerous measures to install and use it. From lice

Philly’s Notorious Flood Warnings, Germantown Renters and Landlords Clash & $88 Potatoes?!

An apartment complex in Germantown illegally operated for two years without a license, leading to pushback from tenants when they found out. Host Trenae Nuri and senior c

Should PA Ban Flock Cameras? Plus, Museum Closing & Unique Philly Food Experiences

We’re talking about why the Academy of Natural Science Museum is planning to close its doors, and why PA lawmakers want to ban automated license plate readers. Host Trena

DA’s Office in Hot Water, Spending Power in Philly Politics & The Eagles Lyft

In this episode, we’re talking about why the district attorney’s office is being scrutinized, and how the new Supreme Court ruling removing federal spending limits for po

Your Guide to September 2026 in Philly

From food festivals and competitions to art exhibits and live poetry performances, Philly’s September calendar is packed! In this episode, the team curates deep-cut recom