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City Mourns Slain Officer. Plus, Proposal for a City-Backed Grocery Store & Ideas for Cooking at Home

Contributor Fae Ehsan and Audience Development Manager Spencer Morris join Trenae Nuri to share the circumstances behind the shooting death of a 40-year-old police office

When is Waymo Picking Me Up? Plus: Marketplace Furniture & Mayfair Rats

We’re talking about interesting furniture finds on Facebook Marketplace in Philly. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by contributors Kamal Marell and Claudia Vargas to talk abou

‘Your City Could Be Better’: A St. Paul Cell Phone Ban Teens Might Actually Like — Presented By City Cast Philly

Another Philly school year has begun — how are cell phones being handled? In Minnesota, one high school is demonstrating that a strict no-phone school day can work, and t

Why is PGW’s Boss Flying to Florida? Who is Eating Sushi from Wawa? What Happened at the Gubernatorial Debate?

We talk about WHYY’s investigation into Philadelphia Gas Works CEO’s years of free secret trips to Phillies spring training and how that could violate state ethics rules.

What’s Happening for Halloween, Beef Bandits & Preserving Philly Arts

Philly does it big with fall festivals, haunted attractions, and costume contests this time of year. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by contributors Conrad Benner of Streets D

We Are Epicenter of Sports Betting, Tackling Copper Wire Theft & City Council Races

We’re taking a look at how the city is tackling copper wire theft, which darkens recreation centers and parks. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by creative producer Siani Colon

Evaluating Mayor Parker on Kensington, Black Bottom on the (Official) Map & HitchBOT Lives

We’re zooming into Kensington and talking about how the Parker administration has been addressing issues in this neighborhood. Plus, Black Bottom becomes an official Phil

A Future Philly: Car-Free Streets, a Roosevelt Boulevard Subway & Biking Through Stop Signs

What might be the future of our streets? We’re listening back to conversations we’ve recently had about a bill that would allow cyclists to treat red lights and stop sign

‘Your City Could Be Better’: This Basketball Court Is Saving Residents From Floods — Presented By City Cast Philly

When Philly looks for inspiration for the future, does it look to the Netherlands? That’s what designers and officials in New York City did in order to integrate flood mi

Why You’re Paying More for Water, Philly Chocolates Inspired by Ghosts & Parallel Parking Showdown

Your water bill is increasing, and here’s why. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz dive into how to read your bill and why it’s so hard to get a Philadelphi

Your Guide to October 2026 in Philly

Get ready for some seasonal fun because this month is packed with fall festivals, art exhibits — and, of course, haunted adventures. In this episode you’ll hear our best

Eagles Highlights in Trump Deportation Video. Plus: Tailgating Under Threat & Free Dating Advice

We’re talking about why this is an exciting time to be a Philadelphia sports fan (other than the Trump administration’s questionable use of Eagles’ highlights in an anti-

Best & Worst Places to Pee, Our Philly Bucket List & Can the Academy of Natural Sciences Be Saved?

When you gotta go, you gotta go! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by senior creative producer Abby Fritz and Santiago Ortiz, founder of No Shorts, to talk about some of the bes

Blank Street Coffee is Just the Latest NYC Business in Philly – Why?

In recent weeks there’s been online chatter about whether Philadelphians should patronize Blank Street, a New York coffee chain that opened this month in Rittenhouse Squa

‘Your City Could Be Better’: How One Oregon City is Lowering Energy Costs — Presented By City Cast Philly

What’s a seemingly small project in Philly that’s made a big difference? In the Oregon suburb of Tualatin, a drinking water pipe has just been fitted with a seamless elec

Teen Meet-Ups, Thousands of Homes Under Construction & a New Museum That’s All About Us

We’re talking about teen meet-ups stirring public safety concerns — where are the spaces for youth to hang out across the city? Plus, the Parker administration highlights

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