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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

Best Places to Eat & Drink Outside

Soak up the last days of warm weather with a drink in hand and a dinner to remember. We're revisiting a conversation between host Trenae Nuri and City Cast Philly food co

‘Your City Could Be Better’: Why Is Pittsburgh’s Airport the Gold Standard? — Presented By City Cast Philly

The Philly airport definitely has a lot going for it, but what it doesn’t have is its own electrical grid, like Pittsburgh’s does. For the past few years, Pittsburgh Inte

Sheriff Faces a Judge, Kids’ Test Scores are MIA & Philly Shuts Down Ritz Five

We’re talking about how a judge is finally taking on dysfunction in the Sheriff’s Office, students and teachers across the commonwealth are waiting for test scores, and w

Should Bikers Have to Stop at Red Lights? Plus: Jet Crash Mystery & Partying at ACME

We’re talking about the latest on the investigation of the 2025 jet rescue crash in Northeast Philadelphia and a proposed law allowing bicyclists to yield at stop signs a

Cheap Philly Dates Under $25

Whether you're aiming to keep the romance alive or thin out your roster before cuffing season, dating can be expensive! But workout classes, bike rides, and opera tickets

New School Year with Old School Problems. Guess That Rent! Should The Portal Move to Kensington?

School is officially back in session. Philly students may be returning to the classroom, but the same can’t be said for all teachers. Host Trenae Nuri, creative producer

To Drink or Not Drink Philly's Water (*Wooder)

Grandma says tap water is good for you, but a filter does make sink water taste better. When you turn on the shower or order tap at a restaurant, Philly’s drinking water

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How Portland Made Its River Cool — Presented By City Cast Philly

How often are you out in nature in Philly? It’s not always easy to know which natural resources are clean and safe to use in an urban setting, and city rivers get a parti

Parker’s City Hall Shake-Up & Shapiro’s Data Center Pivot. Plus: Who Cleans the Indigo Bikes After the Naked Bike Ride?

The Parker administration has seen more than half of its highest-level appointees leave their posts, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer analysis. Host Trenae Nuri and e

Hidden Cash in Philly, AI Answering 911 Calls & Preserving Murals

When’s the last time a Philadelphian showed you a random act of kindness? We’re asking because the Philly Money Hunt Instagram account depicts someone hiding what appears

What's Actually in Smoke Shop Psychedelics?

Earlier this month Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday said he wants Congress to put into effect a ban on hemp-derived products. Those products — like CBD gummies a

Blocking Broad Street With Trees. Plus: Questionable QR Codes & Real Estate Roulette

The view down South Broad Street from Washington Avenue to City Hall is iconic. But an op-ed in The Philadelphia Inquirer criticizing the new planters smack in the middle

Who Gets to Call Themselves a Philadelphian?

Today’s episode asks an age-old question here in the city that continues to get debated on social media. Given the discourse about what really makes you from Philly, host

‘Your City Could Be Better’: A Madison Landfill That’s A Smart Business Move — Presented By City Cast Philly

What will Philly do when it runs out of space for trash? Madison, WI, has a plan, and it’s one that other cities could follow. What could’ve just been another county land

July 4th Concert Scrutiny, Olney Home Mystery & Speeding E-Bikes Ruin Dog Walks

It’s the Friday News Roundup, and we’re talking about questions over the city’s hiring of ESM Productions to put on the July 4th concert this summer. Host Trenae Nuri and

Abandoned Cars, Rogue E-Bikes & LeBron vs. New York

Why does Philly still have an abandoned car problem? Host Trenae Nuri poses this question to executive producer Matt Katz and Nic Esposito, who once served as the city’s