Philly has a piping hot tea scene! Delicious versions of this internationally-loved beverage can be found around the city, from... more

There are fewer than 100 newsstands left in Philly. Thanks to a bill recently signed by Mayor Jim Kenney, these... more

Air travel during the holiday season is already stressful. On top of that, Philadelphia International Airport has a reputation for... more

From a special Cirque du Soleil performance to the annual light show at Macy's, Philly has no shortage of events... more

This holiday season, don’t throw out your leftovers! Instead, reduce how much food you toss by making a pumpkin pie... more

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Julia Terruso, political reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and... more

In Germantown, a three-story rowhome serves as both a private residence and the home of The Colored Girls Museum, an... more

Since Philadelphia’s bus depot closed this summer, travelers riding with Greyhound, Peter Pan, and other major carriers have had to... more

It seems like every few weeks there’s a new donut spot popping up in Philly. This month, Dottie’s Donuts is... more

More businesses, event spaces, and religious institutions in Philly are hiring armed guards to stand watch. Patrons say the practice... more

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Chris Brennan, political reporter and writer of the Philadelphia... more

The Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA), best known for doling out parking tickets and periodic corruption scandals, is hoping to cultivate... more

Cherelle Parker will be the 100th mayor of Philadelphia. City Cast Philly is in your feed a little later this... more

This Election Day, we're taking a look back at some of the weirdest local and state laws previous generations of... more

Tomorrow is Election Day! If you need to catch up fast, we’ve got your guide to the most important and... more

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Ellie Rushing, criminal justice reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and... more

In our second interview with Philly’s mayoral candidates, host Trenae Nuri speaks with Democrat Cherelle Parker. Hear about Parker's plans... more

On November 7, Philadelphians will select the city’s 100th mayor. This week, we're hearing from both candidates to get to... more

If you've watched a Philadelphia Eagles game this season, you may have seen quarterback Jalen Hurts surging through a pile... more

When leaders at the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers University released statements about violent attacks in Israel and Gaza, they... more

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Chris Brennan, political reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer and O.J.... more

Did you know candy corn was most likely invented in Philly? And that bubble gum, specifically Dubble Bubble, definitely was?... more

On some Philly blocks, there's a tree in front of every home. On others, there are no trees, only concrete.... more

If you don’t have a Halloween costume picked out yet, don’t worry. Host Trenae Nuri, lead producer Laura Benshoff, and... more

School closure turmoil is not new in Philly, but what happened recently at the Math, Civics and Sciences Charter School... more

It's the Friday News Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Rodrigo Torrejón, criminal justice and law enforcement reporter for... more

Visitors to Philly often go see the Rocky statue, the Liberty Bell and, of course, go eat a cheesesteak. But... more

Back in 2019, massive explosions shut down Philadelphia Energy Solutions, what had been the largest and oldest oil refinery on... more

From wonton to French onion, ramen to matzoh ball, it’s soup season! Host Trenae Nuri chats with City Cast Philly... more

Seven years ago, Philadelphia signed onto a plan called Vision Zero, a commitment to eliminate traffic deaths in the city.... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! We hear about how Philly’s downtown is coming back post-pandemic, another labor battle brewing at... more

If you follow the news, our city can seem like a bad place to grow up. There are tons of... more

The Mütter is Philly’s iconic medical history museum. More than 100,000 visitors come every year to see displays like Albert... more

Philadelphia International Airport was recently named the worst large airport in North America, based on customer surveys by the data... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Dive into the Nobel Prize-winning research that made the University of Pennsylvania over a billion... more

When COVID shook up how we all live and work, Philly’s big office towers emptied out. Some workers have returned,... more

The Phillies have once again made it to the playoffs, facing the Miami Marlins in a three-game Wild Card series... more

South Philly’s iconic Melrose Diner was demolished last month to make way for an apartment building. The plan is to... more

The Citizens Police Oversight Commission was created in 2021 to be an independent oversight organization, investigating allegations of police misconduct... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! We’re talking about a municipal judge’s decision to dismiss murder charges against former Philadelphia Police... more

For the first time in 60 years, SEPTA is overhauling its bus routes. The final plan, which took six years... more

For years, active shooter drills in Philly schools taught students and teachers to barricade themselves in classrooms. Now, the School... more

If you’ve walked around Philadelphia, you may have seen colorful posters that say “Get Squid Facts,” with a phone number... more

When you see a home renovation or major construction project happening in your neighborhood, you assume that work is done... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Oliver Sabo, reporter at The Temple News, Philadelphia Inquirer... more

We’re bringing you the third and final installment of our Fall Getaways series! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Philly wine... more

We’re bringing you the second installment of our fall getaways series, where we share our best tips for making the... more

Get in listeners, we’re going leaf-peeping! Today's episode is the first in a three-part series on the best fall getaways... more

A recent statewide study found that severe pregnancy complications spiked in Pennsylvania between 2016 and 2022, part of a worsening... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Today's topics include: the capture of Chester County Prison escapee Danelo Cavalcante, the move to... more

Back in February, the Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania ruled that the way the state funds public education is unconstitutional. But... more

UPDATE: Pennsylvania State Police told The Philadelphia Inquirer that Danelo Cavalcante was taken into custody after 8 a.m. on Wednesday... more

From why you should avoid grocery shopping on Sunday, to items that are weirdly cheaper at Whole Foods, we’ve got... more

In 2017, spotted lanternflies showed up in Philly. This invasive species is a threat to local agriculture, so Philadelphians got... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Sean Collins Walsh, City Hall reporter at The Philadelphia... more

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, the first Black woman to serve in this high-profile position, is leaving her post at... more

Philly has a lot of litter, enough that it’s earned the nickname “Filthadelphia.” One way our city deals with trash... more

Parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and New York, all drink from the same water supply: the Delaware River. And... more

It’s the Friday News Roundup! But, a little different this time. We're talking big picture... about the changes we’re most... more

Philadelphia has 40,000 vacant lots, according to city data. Keeping them clean and green can help reduce crime and littering,... more

Pickleball fever has swept Philly — and the nation. A mix of badminton, tennis, and ping-pong, the game is now... more

In Philly, there are official parking regulations... and then there are those unwritten rules, legal or otherwise. Host Trenae Nuri,... more

Philly's new school year starts next week, but districts across Pennsylvania have struggled to hire and retain enough teachers to... more

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Paul Schwedelson, commercial real estate reporter at The Philadelphia... more

Summer is fading fast, but there's still time to grab a bite to eat or a drink at one of... more

A Philadelphia police officer shot and killed 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry in North Philly last week. A police department spokesperson initially... more

We’re taking a trip down I-95 South to Washington, D.C.! Host Trenae Nuri chats with City Cast DC host Bridget... more

Atlanta, Chicago, and New York have all transformed unused railroad lines into beautiful public parks. Philly has been trying to... more

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Tom Fitzgerald, transportation reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer and... more

Philly and South Jersey residents have long complained about loud music blasting from cars during late night ‘boom parties' held... more

Crimes against the elderly are on the rise, according to the Pennsylvania state courts. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Alex... more

Let’s face it, even if you love your sweetheart, sometimes you can fall into a rut with date ideas. Enter... more

There’s new research from the real estate brokerage company Redfin that says first-time homebuyers in the Philly region need to... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Zoe Greenberg, features reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, Stephen Caruso,... more

This week, hip-hop turns 50. Even though the Bronx birthed this music genre, Philly’s produced some legendary rappers. But that’s... more

There’s been a debate brewing in the Garden State for years. Is Central Jersey a real place? Well, a bill that... more

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as a slice of pizza. Luckily, there are plenty of great Philly pizza parlors to... more

Just over a year ago, the Philadelphia 76ers announced a new plan to build a stadium in Center City. Since... more

It’s a ~sporty~ Friday News Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by John Barchard, co-host of Bell and the Birdmen... more

Philly is a great place to raise kids, but it could be even better. Host Trenae Nuri goes from A-to-Z... more

Thousands of Philly city government jobs are vacant, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. This labor shortage affects everything from how... more

Lemon Hill is usually a place where people host cookouts, but it’s also a great spot to forage for local,... more

Potholes are just part of life in Philly, and now it feels like sinkholes are too. In the last few... more

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Asha Prihar, reporter at Billy Penn, and Kenny Cooper,... more

Philly’s bar scene is changing. There’s more trendy, beer gardens popping up, and you can drink in grocery stores. But... more

Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. It’s writing travel guides, doing customer service, and even making art. ChatGPT is one... more

Some Philly residents are frustrated by surprisingly high water bills. The Philadelphia Water Department says they’ve upgraded residents’ home water... more

Pennsylvania’s laws can sometimes feel like they were written for another time. That’s because many of them were. From a... more

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Lizzy McLellan Ravitch, workplace reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer,... more

Imagine waking up one day and looking out your window to see 20 dinosaurs mounted on a roof of a... more

Philly was recently named the 4th Best Place to Bike in America, according to PeopleForBikes, a nonprofit that focuses on... more

From Peanut Chews to Tastykakes, pretzels to water ice, Philly is home to some great treats. In this show from... more

Philadelphia uses a private law firm, known as the landlord-tenant officer, and private security companies, to carry out many evictions.... more

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Meir Rinde, investigative reporter at Billy Penn, and... more

Philly‘s had some wild weather this summer. There’s been a drought watch, downpours, as well as killer heat and humidity.... more

All summer long, we’ve talked about music festivals, free events and places to eat. Add a dance show to your... more

It’s no secret Philly gets unbearably hot in the summer. So every year, people find a place to swim in... more

In West Philly’s Spruce Hill, homeowners are hoping that the third time’s the charm to get the area declared a... more

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Ellie Rushing, criminal justice reporter for The Philadelphia... more

McGlinchey’s Bar is a long-standing dive on South 15th Street in Center City. It’s also one of the few bars... more

Philadelphia is known for the Rocky statue, the Liberty Bell and cheesesteaks. But this city also has Philbert the Pig,... more

Not all roads in Pennsylvania lead to getting a vanity plate green lit. Host Trenae Nuri joins City Cast Pittsburgh’s... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Thomas Fitzgerald, transportation reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, and... more

July 4th is a big deal, especially here in Philadelphia. This city is the birthplace of the nation, and its... more

From music to binoculars to cake pans, your Philly library card can be used to check out way more than... more

From the meadows of FDR Park to the Belmont Plateau, Philly has some amazing green spaces. There’s more than 10,000... more

Downtown Market East has seen a lot of changes over the past few years. New restaurants, office spaces, and apartments... more

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Maggie Mancini, staff writer at Philly Voice, and... more

This is the final episode of our Summer Entertainment Guide, where we help you make sense of summer’s overwhelming options... more

Have you ever gone down a Philly sidewalk and suddenly there was a giant construction barrier — and you had... more

Summer brings great weather, time outside, and, of course, great food. Host Trenae Nuri chats with Dave Wez, creator of... more

It’s the Friday News Roundup. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Denise Clay-Murray, City Cast Philly political contributor and co-host... more

For the next installment of our Summer Entertainment Guide, where we help you make the most of this season. Host... more

A tanker truck caught fire beneath I-95 Sunday morning, causing the north bound lanes of the highway to collapse. Pennsylvania... more

Michelin's Green Guide, a French tourism guide, recently gave Philly an interesting honor. It named our city the Frenchest American... more

Pools are a quintessential part of summer, but Philly’s pools have been struggling. It is not because people don’t want... more

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Isaac Avilucea, reporter at Axios Philadelphia, Frank Kummer,... more

Summer is on it’s way here and so is the stress of trying to fit in absolutely every warm-weather activity... more

A Philadelphia Police Department pilot program, that refers people to social services instead of jail, is set to expand to... more

Philly Beer Week is happening! Many of the top craft brewers in the country are right here in Pennsylvania. Host... more

A new analysis by the online real estate brokerage company Redfin found buying a home is slightly cheaper than renting... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by City Cast Philly arts & culture contributor, Charles Tyson,... more

Six school buildings have closed due to asbestos this year, and the School District of Philadelphia is scrambling to inspect... more

SEPTA is updating the Key system. Those are the electronic “smart cards” that replaced tokens and paper passes. But, that... more

If you grew up in Philly, you probably took a field trip to the Liberty Bell, City Hall or even... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Ali Mohsen, food and drink reporter at Billy Penn, and Sophia Schmidt,... more

What do the Grays Ferry, Fairmount, and Tioga neighborhoods have in common? Taney Street, named for the author of one... more

Philly has more than 4,000 murals, and claims the title “Mural Capital of the World.” But these public art pieces... more

It’s prime time to eat outdoors! During the pandemic, more than 800 Philly restaurants set up spaces to serve guests... more

The remains of 50 unhoused Philadelphians will be laid to rest at Mount Peace Cemetery in North Philadelphia on Tuesday,... more

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Chris Palmer, criminal justice and law enforcement reporter at... more

Is it a sweet riesling type of night? Or a boxed wine brunch Sunday? With Philly’s 300+ BYOB restaurants, you... more

City Cast Philly is in your feed a little later this morning to bring you the most up-to-date results of... more

Philly may lose more than 10,000 federally-backed affordable housing units in the next decade. To try to slow that trend,... more

Tuesday is the big primary election in Philadelphia we’ve all been gearing up for. If you haven’t been paying much attention... more

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Alan Yu, science reporter at WHYY’s The Pulse,... more

Mother’s Day is a national celebration, but it was founded by Anna Jarvis in Philadelphia. Host Trenae Nuri talks with... more

A new report by the Education Law Center of Pennsylvania says Black girls in local public schools experience an oppressive... more

Philly is known for its amazing sandwiches, like the cheesesteak and of course and the hoagie. Host Trenae Nuri and... more

Philadelphia’s City Council races are taking up a lot of space in the upcoming primary election - literally. There are... more

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Eliot Olaya, fellow at AL DÍA News and... more

States across the country have introduced bills restricting or criminalizing drag shows. While that’s not happening in Philly, local performers... more

If you’re sniffling and sneezing a lot right now, you’re not alone. Pollen counts in the Philadelphia region are showing... more

More than 500 Philadelphians were murdered in 2021 and 2022. But fewer than half of these homicides have resulted in an... more

The Committee of Seventy, a non-partisan and nonprofit group, has released the first independent poll in Philly’s 2023 mayor’s race.  In... more

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Kristin Hunt, senior staff writer at PhillyVoice, and... more

This February, the 100th school in Pennsylvania started a girls wrestling team. That’s the threshold to get sanctioned and fully... more

The 24th annual Philly Black Pride celebration kicks off this week. The four-day festival includes dance parties, karaoke, and even... more

Philadelphia has 10,000s of vacant lots, according to City data. Keeping them clean and green can help reduce crime and... more

School districts in Bucks and Philadelphia counties are using AI software to track students' online activities on school-issued devices. The... more

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is join by Emily Neil, digital content producer for WHYY News,... more

The Phillie Phanatic turns 45 next week. So, how did a giant, flightless bird from the Galápagos wind up as... more

Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. It’s writing travel guides, doing customer service, and even making art. ChatGPT is one... more

The process of getting into a selective high school has recently changed. The school district launched a lottery admissions system.... more

Millions of dollars are flowing to Philly’s Democratic mayoral candidates ahead of the May primary election. Host Trenae Nuri talks... more

It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Oliver Sabo, staff writer at Temple News, and... more

City Cast Philly producer Abby Fritz is joined by Dawn Woods, administrator for the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee, to talk... more

The city has recently sued an employer for not paying its workers. This is the first time Philly has enforced... more

What does financial freedom mean to you? There’s lot of definitions, but for some Philadelphians it’s hard to meet this... more

Any self respecting Eagles fan knows that you shouldn’t be repping the Cowboys in Philly, but maybe we should make... more