Spring Fling Week is on a roll. The weather has been pretty nice this week — especially for roller skating. Host Trenae Nuri chats with Stevi Lukacz and... more

We’re continuing our Spring Fling Week. From the meadows of FDR Park to the Belmont Plateau, Philly has some amazing... more

We live in a city full of interesting people, historic landmarks, and a wide variety of birds. Host Trenae Nuri and Elise Greenberg, founder... more

It’s spring! And it’s time to do some cleaning. But before you throw out your old junk and take it... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Isaac Avilucea, reporter at Axios Philadelphia, and Cherri Gregg,... more

Philadelphia is full of family-owned businesses that get passed down from generation to generation. For the Anastasio family, their seafood... more

Governor Josh Shapiro is a huge sports fan. He recently sat courtside at a Sixers game, and was cheering for... more

Things are getting tight. Because of a federal reduction in SNAP benefits, 1.9 million Pennsylvanians lost additional money to buy... more

Be honest, what colors are on Philly’s municipal flag? Could you identify any symbols on it? Host Trenae Nuri talks... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Vanessa Maria Graber, News Voices Director at Free Press and President... more

Culturefest! happens this weekend at The Penn Museum. This month celebrates diverse women artists and creatives in our region. Host Trenae Nuri... more

The city landed a huge honor. We’re officially “certified welcoming” — a title given by Welcoming America — a national nonprofit... more

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

Last week, Mayor Jim Kenney gave his final budget address. The budget proposal doesn’t raise taxes, gives city employees and low-income Philadelphians... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by city editor at the Philadelphia Tribune,... more

Cannabis law in the Keystone state is different depending on where you live. And while it's hard to say whether... more

We’ve been talking on the show about the crowded mayor’s race. After all, voters will determine the city’s 100th mayor.... more

In Pennsylvania, public school teachers can’t legally wear religious garb while working. PA's the only state that still has such... more

Each week this month, we’ve been highlighting stories of Black Philadelphians doing incredible work in our city. And in the... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by Mensah Dean, staff writer for The Trace,... more

A new drug called Xylazine has saturated Philly’s drug supply. It’s also known as Tranq, short for animal tranquilizer. The... more

Philly has some amazing restaurants. From great crispy tacos, to cheesy pizza, and even that Szechuan restaurant where a robot... more

For a decade, Theatre in the X has provided opportunities to theater professionals of color. Their mission is to make high-quality theatrical arts accessible to Philadelphians. Now,... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by Jay Arzu, Ph.D. student studying City... more

Democrats won three special elections this month, ending a two-month debate over which party would control the Pennsylvania House. Host... more

If you’re down at Cherry Street Pier, you’ll see work by local painters, illustrators, and other artists. You’ll also see... more

Philly is known as “The City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.” So it seems only right that we hold... more

A Commonwealth Court judge recently ruled that the way Pennsylvania funds school districts is unconstitutional. The School District of Philadelphia was not... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by our sports contributor John Barchard and... more

It’s getting closer to game day! But where are you going to be watching the game? Host Trenae Nuri chats... more

Philly’s sports fans weren’t the first to climb greased poles in our city. They’ve just gotten the most hate for... more

When you gotta go, you gotta go! But in Philly, sometimes finding a public bathroom isn’t easy. So where do... more

What do the Grays Ferry, Fairmount, and Tioga neighborhoods have in common? Taney Street. But that name triggers a racist... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by Eliot Olaya, fellow at Al Día... more

Pennsylvania has two beloved groundhogs. But one draws spectators from around the world for, let’s face it, his bizarre lore.... more

It seems like everyone wants to be Philly’s mayor! Except Mayor Kenney, of course. Today, producer Abby Fritz talks with... more

Whether you’re driving from the Ben Franklin Bridge to 76 or Broad Street to Fairmount Park, traffic in Philly can... more

Violent crime is all over TV news. There’s a popular saying in journalism, “if it bleeds, it leads.” But it... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by Frank Kummer, who covers regional environmental... more

Let’s hit the slopes. There are great mountains and indoor spots to ski and snowboard near the Philly area. Host... more

On Monday, the Philadelphia Housing Authority made 10,000 spots available on its Housing Choice Voucher waitlist. Formerly know as Section... more

Ever wondered what questions non-locals have about Philly? Which stereotypes are true and which ones need debunking? In today’s episode,... more

Faith leaders in the city are getting training on how to have conversations about race and reparations. Host Trenae Nuri... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by senior reporter for Philadelphia Magazine Victor... more

Does sprucing up abandoned homes really help reduce gun violence? The answer is yes, according to a 3-year study done... more

Car tires, dirty mattresses and scattered contractor bags get tossed throughout Philly neighborhoods. The trash is piling up. Host Trenae... more

Visitors from around the world love to visit the Rocky Balboa statue. But the bronze monument memorializes one of the... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by freelance journalist Ben Seal and Philadelphia... more

Center City District Restaurant Week is returning this year from Jan. 15-28, and it’s got a line-up of more than... more

It’s a new year and a new state legislature agenda. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri and political contributor Denise... more

The Kensington Corridor Trust (KCT) is trying to help the community own more land in the neighborhood. This type of... more

When you think of the old west, you’re probably thinking about cowboys, horses, and those wide-brimmed hats. But it turns... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by Philadelphia Inquirer editorial writer Daniel Pearson... more

When it gets cold outside, sometimes you just want to get cozy and watch a movie. But what are some... more

A tiny home village is expected to come to the city this year. Construction is slated for spring 2023 with... more

Happy new year! We're kicking off 2023 with some resolutions for the city of Philadelphia. City Cast Philly host Trenae... more

We’re taking some time off as the year wraps up but we didn’t want to leave you hanging! We’re revisiting... more

We’re taking some time off as the year wraps up but we didn’t want to leave you hanging! We’re revisiting... more

We’re taking some time off as the year wraps up but we didn’t want to leave you hanging! We’re revisiting... more

We’re taking some time off as the year wraps up but we didn’t want to leave you hanging! We’re revisiting... more

Philadelphians love to see holiday lights. But there’s one block in South Philly that shines bright. City Cast Philly host... more

Joseph Augustus Zarelli, formerly known as the boy in the box, made headline news in the city. But there is... more

Here in the state, liquor and wine sales are controlled by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. The laws are among... more

After two and a half years of sitting in a red, white and green plywood box, the Christopher Columbus statue... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by Billy Penn director and editor Danya... more

Philadelphia is one of the poorest big cities in the country. The Promise is working to getting 100,000 Philadelphians out... more

We’re fast approaching the winter solstice on Dec. 21. The city is just so fun this season, from the lights,... more

Across the Commonwealth, a rivalry has raged on. No, it is not the Eagles vs. the Steelers or the Flyers... more

In recent months, several independent coffee shops have unionized, and some of them received guidance from members of the Starbucks... more

It’s the Friday News Roundup! This week, host Trenae Nuri is joined by PhillyVoice senior staff writer Kristin Hunt and... more

If you’re still looking for something to do this weekend, City Cast Philly arts contributor Charles Tyson, Jr. recommends a... more

City Council voted to permanently enact a 10:00 p.m. curfew for teens. If the mayor signs off on this, it would... more

Words mean everything. They say so much, right? So do the colors chosen for political campaigns. City Cast Philly host... more

Violence at gas stations in the city has risen sharply in recent years. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri talks... more

It’s the Friday news roundup! This week, host Trenae Nuri is joined by Denise Clay-Murray, a freelance journalist and City... more

The new five-part podcast series, “Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist” from WHYY and the Logan Center for Urban Investigative... more

Philadelphia is full of family-owned businesses that get passed down from generation to generation. For the Anastasio family, their seafood... more

Back in the 1960s and 70s, there once was a movement to bring UFO-like buildings to the city. They were... more

The holiday shopping season is officially in full swing. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri talks with Yvonne Blake, owner... more

While some people may be rushing to the store looking for cranberry sauce or prepping those casseroles, others are ditching... more