Episodes

  • Is the New Bike Lane Law Unfair to Center City Residents?

    Is the New Bike Lane Law Unfair to Center City Residents?
    Feb 25 2025
    Second of two parts: Bike lanes are a contentious issue in the city, especially on Pine and Spruce Streets, the busiest in the city for cyclists. Mayor Cherelle Parker recently signed a law completely banning any vehicle from stopping in a bike lane. Cyclists say this keeps them safe, so they don't have to swerve into traffic to avoid parked cars. But some Center City residents say it's absurd to prevent them from easily accessing their homes. In the second of a two-part conversation, host Trenae Nuri talks with Leo Levinson, president of the Center City Residents’ Association, about this change in Philly’s traffic policy. Listen to yesterday's Feb. 24 episode for a different perspective from the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. Have a question or comment about bike lanes or cycling in the city? Call or text us at 215-259-8170. Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our daily newsletter, Hey Philly We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Does the New Bike Lane Law Make Us Safer?

    Does the New Bike Lane Law Make Us Safer?
    Feb 24 2025
    Bike lanes are a contentious issue in the city, especially on Pine and Spruce Streets, the busiest with cyclists. In 2024, Mayor Cherelle Parker signed a law completely banning any vehicle from stopping in a bike lane. Some Center City residents say it's absurd to prevent them from easily accessing their homes, while bicycling advocates say the law saves lives. In a two-part conversation, host Trenae Nuri talks with Nicole Brunet, policy director of Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia about this change in Philly’s traffic policy. Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our daily newsletter, Hey Philly. We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly. Have a question or comment? Call or text us at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • DEI Rollbacks, DA Race Kicks Off & Farewell SS United States

    DEI Rollbacks, DA Race Kicks Off & Farewell SS United States
    Feb 21 2025
    It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about DEI rollbacks happening at local universities, Philly’s District Attorney race is officially on with two Democratic contenders, and the final voyage for the SS United States. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by City Cast Philly producer Abby Fritz, and Hey Philly newsletter editor Siani Colon. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Independence park and local FAA office caught in federal firing spree U.S. Department of Education Directs Schools to End Racial Preferences Temple reviewing DEI policies following nationwide letter from Department of Education Penn strips central DEI website as ‘review’ of programs begins Philly DA Larry Krasner believes his campaign can be the beginning of the end for the Trump administration New York coalition beg Trump to save SS United States With more than $40 million spent, the SS United States has finally left Philadelphia after almost 30 years IDEAL hosts Black at Temple town hall with diversity under attack Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Learn to Cook (and Make a Friend) at This Free Class

    Learn to Cook (and Make a Friend) at This Free Class
    Feb 20 2025
    The nonprofit Vetri Community Partnership is on a mission to teach Philadelphians how to cook healthy meals. So every other Tuesday, VCP offers free community cooking classes where participants not only cook but also eat a family-style meal together. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Maddy Booth, CEO of Vetri Community Partnership, to talk about why these classes both combat loneliness and make Philly healthier. Sign up for a community cooking class here. Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Councilmember Brooks, Who Voted Against 76ers Arena, Leans on Her ‘Sheroes’

    Councilmember Brooks, Who Voted Against 76ers Arena, Leans on Her ‘Sheroes’
    Feb 19 2025
    It’s Wednesday, and that means we’re talking politics (and policy). Host Trenae Nuri sits down with City Councilmember Kendra Brooks of the Working Families Party in her office at City Hall. They talk about why Brooks voted against the Sixers arena proposal in Market East, the POWER (Protect Our Workers, Enforce Rights) Act that she introduced to try to strengthen protections for workers, and other issues she’s focused on as part of the political minority on City Council. Thoughts on city politics? Call or text us at 215-259-8170 Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our daily newsletter, Hey Philly We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Why You Keep Seeing Lawyers All Over Philly Billboards

    Why You Keep Seeing Lawyers All Over Philly Billboards
    Feb 18 2025
    You’ve seen the billboards – dozens and dozens of billboards – for Top Dog, Pond Lehocky, Morgan & Morgan, etc. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Tom McGrath, contributing writer at Philly Mag, about why our highways (and buses) are covered in billboards for personal injury lawyers and what that says about Philly, lawyers, insurance, and society as a whole. Read Tom’s full story here: https://www.phillymag.com/news/2025/02/01/personal-injury-lawyer-billboards/ Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our daily newsletter, Hey Philly We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Have a question or comment? Call or text us at 215-259-8170 Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Eagles Parade! That’s All That Matters!

    Eagles Parade! That’s All That Matters!
    Feb 14 2025
    It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl parade and our favorite players on this beloved team, plus the midweek snow storm, Mayor Parker’s housing plan for the city, and Governor Shapiro's suit against President Trump. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, executive producer of City Cast Philly, and Abby Fritz, City Cast Philly producer. Going to the parade? We've got all the details on our City Cast Philly homepage, here. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Everything You Need To Know About Friday’s Super Bowl Parade ‘Housing, housing, housing:’ Mayor Cherelle Parker lays out her agenda for year two of her administration Eagles’ A.J. Brown Says ‘Don’t Be Afraid to Seek Help’ After Experience With Suicidal Thoughts Gov. Josh Shapiro sues Trump administration over federal funding freeze, alleging Pennsylvania hasn’t received $2 billion Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • Dogs & Their Poop Are Everywhere. We Have Complaints!

    Dogs & Their Poop Are Everywhere. We Have Complaints!
    Feb 13 2025
    We’re getting ready for the big Eagles parade tomorrow (check out Hey Philly for the latest logistics on that) so we’re re-airing an episode from late last year about dogs. Because: What’s up with all the dog poop around the city? And what’s up with the dogs in CVS? Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Shaunice Ajiwe, associate editor at Philadelphia Magazine, about her recent article How Did Philly Dog Culture Get So Out of Control? They discuss Philly’s dog culture, why dogs are in our stores, and how pooches, pups, and dog owners can live harmoniously in Philly. Do you have some thoughts on the dogs? Call or text us at 215-259-8170 Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our daily newsletter, Hey Philly We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins