First Fridays are a big deal in Philly, because it’s a chance for the city’s art scene to shine. Art lovers and deal seekers alike can enjoy extended hours and/or pay-what-you-wish admission at some art museums, and free wine and snacks at local galleries. We’re revisiting an episode with host Trenae Nuri and Chelsey Luster, a Philadelphia-based curator, educator, and visual artist, about how to make the most of First Fridays. Follow Chelsey’s work here. Check out our September events guide for more things happening around the region.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas Babbel Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s another midweek news roundup! We’re talking about the latest twist in the shooting death of Eddie Irizarry, and SEPTA’s crackdown on riders who don’t pay up. Plus, we’ve got a Philly news quiz that you can play along with. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Isaac Avilucea, reporter at Axios Philadelphia, and Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor.   Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Former Philly officer Mark Dial's first-degree murder charge dropped SEPTA is treating fare evasion as a criminal offense for the first time in five years SEPTA is upping penalties for smoking, urinating, drunkenness and other bad behavior on transit Read more about our news quiz (spoilers ahead): Sixers invited to move to Wilmington  Mayor Parker supported Josh Shapiro for VP. Now she’s urging Democrats to get behind Walz ‘Philly Special’ QB Nick Foles is officially retiring as an Eagle Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today's topics include the nine nominees for the Philadelphia Board of Education, and which neighborhood is getting a new public restroom pod, known as a Philly Phlush. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Dale Mezzacappa, senior reporter at Chalkbeat Philadelphia, and Mike D’Onofrio, reporter for Axios Philadelphia. They also discuss plans to see Monday’s solar eclipse.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Some area schools are dismissing early, or keeping kids longer, for the upcoming solar eclipse Philadelphia's next public bathroom will soon open in City Park Parker’s picks for Philly school board back her vision for year-round school, longer days Learn more about the 2024 Philly Spring Cleanup here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

At the beginning of each month, Philly’s art scene gets some extra love with a citywide celebration called First Friday. Art lovers and deal seekers alike can enjoy extended hours and/or pay-what-you-wish admission at some art museums, and free wine and snacks at local galleries. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Chelsey Luster, a Philadelphia-based curator, educator, and visual artist, about how to make the most of First Fridays. Follow Chelsey’s work here. For more information on First Friday celebrations, check out @phillyfirstfriday on Instagram. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

A disclaimer: this episode contains descriptions of violence and mentions sexual assault. In gas stations, bars and shops in the city, it’s not uncommon to see private security guards, some openly carrying large firearms. But a recent investigation by The Philadelphia Inquirer found that Pennsylvania has some of the most archaic laws in the country governing the private security industry. Guards may receive little training or oversight, leading to injuries, lawsuits, and even deaths. Executive producer Laura Benshoff speaks with Samantha Melamed, investigative reporter with the Inquirer, about this wild west scenario and what needs to change to make the public—and guards—safer. Read Samantha’s full story here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

We’re back with another midweek news roundup. Today’s topics include a new lawsuit attempting to stop the $250+ million renovations at FDR Park and SEPTA’s latest campaign to get people to stop smoking on the train. Plus, we’ve got a news quiz for you, featuring even more recent headlines! Executive producer Laura Benshoff is filling in for host Trenae Nuri and recaps these news stories and more with producer Abby Fritz and Hey Philly newsletter editor Asha Prihar. Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  “This isn’t route 420”: Smoke-Free SEPTA works to curb smoking on public transit ‘Smoke-free SEPTA’ marks the latest effort to discourage Philly riders from lighting up on the subway Tree clearing in FDR Park gets approval from Philly zoning board South Philly residents sue city, demand injunction on FDR Park makeover For more information on the stories in our news quiz (and some spoilers), check out these links: Question 1, Question 2, Question 3 and Question 4. Check out our episodes from 2022 about the FDR Park Plan here and here.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

We’ve got your guide for the best things to do in Philly this month, no foolin’. Tune in to learn about upcoming street festivals, new restaurants to try, and free events from salsa classes to board game rentals. Host Trenae Nuri, executive producer Laura Benshoff, producer Abby Fritz, and Hey Philly newsletter editor Asha Prihar each share their recommendations for things to do, and then vote for their favorites. Our recommendations for April: Snatcherella 3000 Battle of the Seasons: Dueling Diva Smackdown Kampar  2024 Philly Theatre Week Flavors on the Avenue National Board Game Day at Thirsty Dice WWE WrestleMania 40 The Chef Conference 2024 Philadelphia Recreation Centers Solar Eclipse Viewing Party at the Franklin Institute Manayunk StrEAt Food Festival ¡Bailar en FDR! Salsa Class and Social Dance For even more things to do this month, check out our website. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Topics this week include a NE Philly state house primary that pits two politically-connected families against each other and a new program to help public school students manage trauma. Executive Producer Laura Benshoff is joined by Gillian McGoldrick, Harrisburg reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Dale Mezzacappa, senior reporter at Chalkbeat Philadelphia.  Our Friday News Roundups are powered by great local journalism:   This Northeast Philly race pits the Doughertys against the Boyles — and the GOP thinks it can flip the seat Philly police will notify schools about students found at traumatic events under pilot program Chaddsford Winery and event space up for sale after 42 years PHS Pop Up Gardens open for the season on Friday For more information on the PHS Pop Up Gardens, check out their website. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

There’s nothing like a fresh bagel with cream cheese, or a bagel sandwich, to kick off your morning. Luckily, Philly has an abundance of homegrown bagel places to satisfy all of your carb-y cravings. A few months ago, City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri, and food contributor Dave Wez (@feedingtimetv), debated the pros and cons of the different styles, toppings, and shmears you can find at Philly’s best bagel shops. The spots mentioned in this episode are: Bart's Bagels Essen Bakery The Kettle Black K'Far Cafe Kismet Bagels Knead Bagels  New York Bagel Bakery Philly Style Bagels Schmear It Spread Bagelry Vanilya Bakery Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Germantown is going through a transformation. Since 2019, at least 400 new housing units have come online, with another 400 expected in 2025, according to WHYY. This investment is coming to a Philly neighborhood with a deep sense of pride and a history of being overlooked by developers. Some residents hope these new projects will attract more businesses, while others fear changes to the neighborhood could price out longtime residents. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Aaron Moselle, reporter with WHYY’s PlanPhilly, about the likelihood of rapid gentrification here. Read Aaron’s full story here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's news roundup, we run down some recent headlines out of Philadelphia City Council, from a new ban on casino-style gaming terminals to a hearing on an anti-blight law that some residents say is misapplied to force them to sell their family homes. Plus, what we know about why the SE Asian Market pushed back its opening date. Executive producer Laura Benshoff is filling in for host Trenae Nuri and recaps these news stories and more with producer Abby Fritz and Hey Philly newsletter editor Asha Prihar. Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Philly City Council passes bill mandating curfew for some Kensington businesses Philadelphia City Council bans skill game machines within city businesses, giving exceptions to bars and restaurants Philadelphia’s blight-busting business is under scrutiny at City Council The Southeast Asian Market in FDR Park is postponed. Find a list of individual vendors to follow here Listen to previous City Cast Philly episodes on banning skill games and Act 135. For more background on today’s trivia question, click here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New city policies are rolling out in Kensington, a neighborhood that’s long been the center of the opioid epidemic and a hotspot for homelessness. Councilmember Quetcy Lozada, recently re-elected to her first full term, is one driving force behind these changes, which include a new business curfew and calls for a “triage center.” Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Lozada about the challenges facing the area, what she hears from residents, and where she spends time in the 7th Council District. Read news coverage of some of the topics mentioned in this episode here, here, and here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

For several months now, the city’s been implementing the Kensington Community Revival Plan — a multiple-phased approach to address the decades-long open air drug market in the neighborhood, as well as quality-of-life issues such as homelessness, addiction, and violence. But there’s been mixed reviews on how effective it’s been. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Sammy Caiola, special projects reporter at Kensington Voice, and Jill Bauer-Reese, editor at Kensington Voice, to talk about this plan and the state of things in Kensington. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today's topics include plans to move the intercity bus terminal again and why some local businesses have adopted a four-day work week. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Meir Rinde, investigative reporter at Billy Penn, and Lizzy McLellan Ravitch, workplace reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Our Friday News Roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Pennsylvania Lottery resumes ticket sales after being shutdown by computer upgrade Mega Millions winners in Pennsylvania, jackpot nears impressive $1B Philly floats plans for another intercity bus terminal Thank God It’s ... Thursday? These Philly companies have embraced the four-day work week Read more about the poll worker shortage and how to become one. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly  We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly.  Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

In honor of National Cheesesteak Day this coming weekend, today’s guests weigh in on an evergreen Philly debate: What makes a cheesesteak authentic? And, what’s the right way to order one? City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri talks with Dave Wez, City Cast Philly’s food contributor and creator of Feeding Time TV, and Carolyn Wyman, author of “The Great Philly Cheesesteak Book.” They discuss their top spots, which ingredients make a cheesesteak great, and red flags to avoid when picking a cheesesteak joint. Want some more Philly news? Sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

Mayor Cherelle Parker’s first budget proposal follows up on her campaign promise to make Philly “the safest, cleanest, and greenest big city in the nation,” by requesting funds for expenses like police technology and street cleaning. City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri speaks with Sean Collins Walsh, City Hall reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, about what this budget says about Parker’s ambitions and whether or not City Council is likely to approve it. Read more of Sean's reporting on the municipal budget here.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

It’s the Tuesday News Roundup! The team talks about a large federal grant for the Chinatown Stitch project and the closure of another Center City Wawa. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by City Cast Philly producer Abby Fritz and Hey Philly newsletter editor Asha Prihar. Plus, play along as the team tries to guess what city landmark inspired a DC Comics heroine.  Our Tuesday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  A big step forward for the Chinatown Stitch as $158 million is awarded to cap the Vine Expressway Wawa in Philadelphia's Spring Garden neighborhood to close after losing its lease [Trivia spoilers!] Read more about the Philly-inspired comic book hero here.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

Video gambling machines have cropped up in gas stations and corner stores around Philly. City council now wants to ban these “skill games,” while Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro wants to tax them. City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri speaks with Harrison Cann, reporter for City & State PA, about why these casino-style games are targets for regulation and who’s defending them. Read Harrison’s full story here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We dig into how Philadelphians feel about the proposed stadium district redesign versus 76Place, the latest on last week’s bus stop shooting, and the most Philly things you notice when it gets warm outside. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Ellie Rushing, criminal justice and law enforcement reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Mike D’Onofrio, reporter at Axios Philadelphia. Our Friday News Roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Third person arrested in shooting of students at Northeast bus stop How police closed in on two of the Five Points shooting suspects Readers back Comcast Spectacor over Sixers' arena in survey And, sign up to become a Philly lifeguard this spring and you could get a $1,000 bonus! Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

SEPTA is experiencing a spike in high-profile violent incidents, including the shooting of eight teenagers waiting for a bus last week. Last December, state lawmakers created a new position just to address this issue — a special prosecutor for crimes on public transportation in the city. But, the position has been controversial from the start and Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has sued to stop it. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Tom Fitzgerald, transportation reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer, about who’s lining up to take sides in this legal battle and what’s really at stake for SEPTA. Read Tom’s most recent coverage of this topic here.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

Whether you like them with coffee or fried chicken, Philly has donuts you can enjoy year-round! Back in November, host Trenae Nuri and City Cast Philly’s food contributor Dave Wez broke down the best places to enjoy these deep fried treats. And, they even covered some donut destinations outside the city. Donut spots mentioned in the episode:  Manna Bakery Federal Donuts Mochi Ring Donut Buddakan Dottie’s Donuts Beiler’s Doughnuts Frangelli’s Bakery Koukelt Brazilian Bakehouse Linvilla Orchards McMillan’s Bakery Nauti Donuts Curiosity Doughnuts Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

The City Cast Philly team shares updates on last week’s shooting at a SEPTA bus stop that left eight teens injured, and we discuss how you can help determine where Philly will add new speed cameras. Plus, we've got more Philly-related Women’s History Month trivia for you. Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Law Enforcement Officials Provide Update on March 6th Octuple Shooting & Other Related Shootings Two teens charged with Burholme shooting that injured 8 students at a bus stop 2 arrested in connection to SEPTA bus stop shooting that injured 8 teens: sources Philadelphia officials ask for public input of where to place new speed cams Fill out the Safe Streets Philly survey here. To learn more about Violet Oakley, check out this link.  For more news about the city, check out our morning newsletter, Hey Philly. If you sign up, you'll get more stories about groundbreaking female Philadelphians in history in your inbox all month long.  We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

Can you identify some of Philly’s biggest landmarks, based on their haters? A few months ago, City Cast Philly executive producer Laura Benshoff compiled one-star reviews of iconic spots in the city and put host Trenae Nuri and producer Abby Fritz to the test. Listen and play along with us! Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices by visiting megaphone.fm/adchoices.

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about the aftermath of the presidential campaigns that came through Philly this week and what’s next for Governor Josh Shapiro. Plus, we talk about the recently announced price hikes on property tax and Philadelphia Parking Authority residential parking permits. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Mike D’Onofrio, reporter at Axios Philadelphia, and Christopher Wink, publisher and CEO at Technical.ly.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  What if the Olympics were in Philly? Here are some local events we could add. Philadelphia in the national spotlight with Harris, Vance visits Walz disses Trump, mulls Vance debate in first appearance with Harris Philadelphia property taxes are going up. Here's where homeowners can find relief. Philly homeowners will see property tax bills increase $330 on average as city reassesses properties Philadelphia property reassessment will boost schools revenue by $115 million over 5 years Price of residential parking permits in Philadelphia to more than double in September Resources: Office of Property Assessment City of Philadelphia’s Property Tool Philacan Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

Welcome back to the Friday News Roundup. We discuss the four recent shootings on or near SEPTA property, including one on Wednesday where eight teens were struck; an unexpected shakeup on Philly’s Board of Education; and which restaurants in the city are keeping the $1 hot dog tradition alive after the Phillies ended their “Dollar Dog Nights.” Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Tom Fitzgerald, transportation reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Dale Mezzacappa, senior reporter at Chalkbeat Philadelphia.  Our Friday News Roundups are powered by great local journalism:  8 high school students were shot at a busy intersection in Northeast Philly, the 4th shooting this week involving a SEPTA bus Car matching description from Philadelphia shooting that injured 8 students impounded in Olney Philadelphia school board vice president resigns We’re Bringing Dollar Dogs Back To Philly The Flyers hosted a Dollar Dog Night days after the Phillies canceled theirs. Here’s how it went. The Phillies ended Dollar Dog Nights, so a South Philly restaurant is stepping to the plate Find more information about watching the 2024 Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and which roads will be closed, here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices by visiting megaphone.fm/adchoices.

There’s no debating that Philadelphians have an accent. Even within the city, the words and phrases you hear can vary from neighborhood to neighborhood. Host Trenae Nuri talks with comedian and writer Alan Massenburg, who grew up in West Philly and Delaware County, about these regional differences and how to talk like you're truly from Philly. Check out Alan's show tonight at 10 p.m. at Helium Comedy Club.  Alan’s new comedy album, We Got Action, will be available March 22.   Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

More than a dozen ballfields in Philadelphia use artificial turf, and the city has big plans to add more. But that material contains toxic chemicals – among them PFAS – which are linked to certain types of cancer. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with David Gambacorta and Barbara Laker, investigative reporters with The Philadelphia Inquirer, about the risks of fake turf and why Philly is still using it. Read David and Barbara’s most recent stories on the toxins in artificial turf here and here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with another midweek news roundup! We discuss Mayor Cherelle Parker’s back-to-office push and what our Hey Philly newsletter readers think about it. And, we share reactions to the end of 'Dollar Dog Nights' at Citizens Bank Park. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by City Cast Philly executive producer, Laura Benshoff, and Hey Philly newsletter editor, Asha Prihar. Plus, we've got some Women’s History Month trivia for you! Read the full stories discussed this week: Mayor Parker calls for return to in-person work at Philadelphia offices: ‘Unlock economic opportunity’ Philadelphia mayor orders city's senior officials to return to offices full time End of an era: Phillies replacing ‘Dollar Dog Nights' after 27 years Eagles' Jason Kelce announces retirement after 13 seasons And, check out our previous episode running down 13 of Jason Kelce’s Career Highlights Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

In Philly, 17,000 kids live in homes where their grandparents are primary caregivers, according to the nonprofit Generations United. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with WHYY multiplatform producer Vicky Diaz-Camacho about the unique challenges faced by these “grandfamilies” and why their experience is becoming more common in the city. Resources for grandparent led families mentioned in the episode:  Grandfamily Resource Center Family Friends (at Temple University’s Intergenerational Center) Together as Adoptive Parents (TAP) Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We discuss an initiative to get 2,024 young Black men in Philly registered to vote by November and the debut of the city's first autonomous bus down at the Navy Yard. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Pat Loeb, City Hall Bureau Chief for KYW Newsradio, and Meir Rinde, investigative reporter for Billy Penn. Our Friday News Roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Team of Philadelphia elected officials launch campaign to increase number of Black men voting in November As autonomous bus launches at Navy Yard, drivers’ union pushes back ‘True Biz,’ an adventure yarn with deaf teenagers, is the Free Library’s ‘One Book’ selection Learn more about the effort to register 2,024 Black men to vote here. And, find more information about summer camp options with Philadelphia Parks & Recreation here. Want some more Philly news? Make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

March is just around the corner, so the team is back with our monthly picks of the coolest things to do, places you’ve gotta eat, and free events to enjoy. Host Trenae Nuri talks with executive producer Laura Benshoff, Hey Philly newsletter editor Asha Prihar, and producer Abby Fritz. Here’s a full list of our recommendations for March: Hilltop Books Lucky Day Book Sale Free Rita’s Water Ice Free Admission To PA Trails Of History Sites And Museums The Lucky Well Incubator hosts Hatch Cover Philly Queer Birders Spring Equinox Event “Weeds to Know Before You Hoe” event Philadelphia Flower Show 2024 Southeast Asian Market Kickoff Weekend Official Boathouse Row Relighting Ceremony Phillies Season Home Opener at Citizens Bank Park Vault & Vine Cafe Free Recitals at the Curtis Institute of Music To listen to our episode about birding in Philly, click here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

A state-run program called Keystone Opportunity Zones gives tax breaks to some businesses planning to develop blighted or abandoned properties in the city. But public schools in Philly are partially funded by these taxes, and miss out on millions of dollars in revenue each year as a result. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Emily Rizzo, freelance reporter at Chalkbeat Philadelphia about the pros and cons of this program, and whether it’s hurting students. Read Emily’s full story here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

We're back with another midweek news roundup! The team talks about a new SEPTA Key feature that lets you pay for multiple riders with a single card and Philly's connection to the viral TikTok saga “Who TF Did I Marry.” Host Trenae Nuri is joined by City Cast Philly executive producer, Laura Benshoff, and Hey Philly newsletter editor, Asha Prihar. Plus, we've got some Philly Leap Year trivia for you! Our news roundups are powered by great journalism:  Soon you can pay for multiple SEPTA riders on one trip Here's How Much Reesa Teesa Will Likely Make From Tiktok Series: ‘Who TF Did I Marry?' An Extremely Thorough Guide to ‘Who TF Did I Marry’ Check out the entire “Who TF Did I Marry” TikTok series here. For instructions on how to use the new SEPTA Key multi-rider feature, check out this link.  Can’t wait to learn more Leap Year trivia about Philly? Make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

Philly has amazing nightlife — but, it could be even better. The city could use more late night food spots and transit options. Plus, businesses that operate at night have unique challenges and need specific kinds of support to thrive. That’s why the Philadelphia Department of Commerce created a new job in 2022: the Night Time Economy Director, aka the city’s “Night Mayor.” Host Trenae Nuri talks with Night Mayor Raheem Manning about his first year on the job and the needs of the businesses and people who keep our city going from sundown to sunrise. Read Philly's progress report on the night time economy here. Are you a business in need of support? Contact the Department of Commerce’s Office of Business Services by calling 215-683-2100 or emailing business@phila.gov. Support is available in several languages including Chinese, Khmer, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sometimes, you just need to get out of the city and spend time in a different one, or in nature. So, let’s go on a day trip through Pennsylvania! Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor, about some of her recent adventures throughout the state, so you can plan one for this weekend.  Check out Asha’s day trip guides for more things to do in Lancaster, Harrisburg, and Doylestown! Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about why Mayor Cherelle Parker’s campaign doesn’t have to disclose who was on its nearly $1 million payroll, why home buying might be tricky again this spring, and training tips to tackle the Broad Street Run. Plus, what’s up with the horse that got loose on I-95. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Ryan Briggs, researcher on the investigations team at The Philadelphia Inquirer, Aaron Moselle, housing and community development reporter at WHYY’s PlanPhilly, and Cory Smith, Philly-based running coach and founder of Run Your Personal Best. Our Friday News Roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Horse gallops along I-95 early Tuesday before being corralled by police Mayor Cherelle Parker racked up a $1 million campaign payroll — but it’s not clear who got paid Would-be homebuyers in Philly to face another challenging spring season Your Broad Street Run Training Plan for Running a 10-Miler in 10 Weeks Check out info on this weekend’s I-95 closures on our website. Play Horse 95 here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

Chinatown is filled with rich history, culture and — of course — food. Host Trenae Nuri and City Cast Philly food contributor Dave Wez (@feedingtimetv) go on a food tour of his favorite spots in Philly's Chinatown, running down everything from where to get the best Peking duck to how to find the neighborhood's most exclusive speakeasy. The businesses mentioned in this episode include:  Dim Sum Garden Cily Chicken Rice and Thai food Ocean Harbor Terakawa Ramen  Nan Zhou Hand Drawn Noodle House  Sang Kee Peking Duck House M Kee  Ken’s Seafood Restaurant Tai Lake David's Mai Lai Wah   EMei Restaurant Tiger Sugar Prince Tea House A La Mousse  Bar-ly  Yakitori Boy Tango Hop Sing Laundromat Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

Many Philadelphians don’t have a primary care physician, making it harder to get basic checkups and manage health care overall. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Kelly McGuigan, an aspiring primary care physician and medical student at Thomas Jefferson University’s Sidney Kimmel Medical College, about the barriers to primary care in the city and tips for finding a PCP.  Read Kelly’s op-ed on primary care in Philly here.  Primary care resources mentioned in the episode:  City of Philadelphia primary care finder City of Philadelphia Health Centers Jefferson Health Appointment Request Penn Medicine Appointment Request Temple Health Appointment Request After this episode taped, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health provided these updated numbers regarding access to primary care in Philly: “In 2022, 12% of adults in Philadelphia—about 1 in 8 adults—did not have a primary care provider. 9% of adults in Philadelphia—about 1 in 11 adults—went without needed healthcare in the previous 12 months due to cost.”  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

Jim’s Steaks in West Philly was a legendary cheesesteak spot that opened way back in 1939. It fell on hard times and closed in 2019. Last year, a local entrepreneur bought the restaurant and reopened it under a new name: Jim’s West.  But the son of the former owner has sued the new one, saying the shop can’t operate with the name “Jim’s” at all. That son, Carl Proetto, operates his own Jim’s Steaks in Delaware County. Host Trenae Nuri breaks down this whole cheesesteak feud with Victor Fiorillo, senior reporter at Philadelphia Magazine. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today's topics include whether state Rep. Kevin Boyle’s recent public outburst could impact his political future, and why Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to bring city workers back to the office five days a week. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Mike D’Onofrio, reporter at Axios Philadelphia, and Jake Blumgart, real estate reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Our Friday News Roundups are powered by great local journalism:  State Rep. Kevin Boyle caught on video in bar outburst Rep. Kevin Boyle seeks reelection after outburst — and faces primary challenge from Sean Dougherty, Johnny Doc’s nephew Mayor Parker is considering more days in-office for city workers to help Center City bounce back The three emptiest office buildings in Philadelphia For more information on the icebreaker, check out WTTW Podcast and moisturizedmami. And, apply to become a member of the School District of Philadelphia's Board of Education here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

For a second year in a row, gun violence in Philadelphia is going down. At the same time, threats of violence toward SEPTA and other city workers have increased. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Mensah Dean, staff writer for the Trace – a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence – about this trend and how the city can better protect public-sector employees. Read Mensah’s reporting on this topic:  Philadelphia Public Workers Face More Gun Violence, Even as Rates Decline Citywide Shot on the Job: Philly’s Public Workers Are Under Fire Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

It’s Valentine’s Day – the annual day of love and romance. But not all of us have someone to smooch on. So, if you’re looking to meet someone or find love, we’re here to help. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Nada Rifai, a certified life coach and professional matchmaker in Philly, about the best local places to put yourself out there and find your next date. Nada’s recommendations: Popular apps: Hinge; Bumble; Feeld Speed dating: City Swoon  Happy hours: The Goat; Loch Bar; Harp & Crown; Vinyl; Pearl & Mary Oyster Bar; Continental; LMNO; Lucha Cartel; Double Knot Queer-oriented events and groups: Stir (happy hour); Cockatoo (happy hour); UBar (happy hour); Tabu (happy hour); Polari Party (events throughout the city); Stonewall Sports League; Queer Run Philly; SipCity Mixer Facebook and meetup groups: Date Him Philly ; Single & New in Town Meetup Group Private clubs/professional Groups: Fitler Club; Racquet Club of Philadelphia ; The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia Young Professionals Council; Urban League of Philadelphia  Hire a matchmaker or dating coach! And, find out more about Nada's work at https://datingpractically.com/. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

Tune in for the team’s first midweek news roundup! We discuss Mayor Cherelle Parker’s decision to split apart two city departments, how a mysterious door landed on a Mt. Airy roof, and test our knowledge with a Philly trivia question. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by City Cast Philly executive producer Laura Benshoff and Hey Philly newsletter editor Asha Prihar.   Our news roundup is powered by great local journalism:  Mystery object found on roof of Philly home Mayor Cherelle Parker is splitting the city’s streets and sanitation operations Parker splits job of Philly streets commissioner, with new role focused on sanitation Mayor Cherelle L. Parker will split up the Department of Licenses and Inspections [Trivia question spoiler alert!] You can read about Philly’s classic candy companies in Philly Mag, and learn more about the history of the two companies mentioned in the episode on their websites, here and here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

For nearly 30 years, a statue of the Lenni-Lenape leader Chief Tamanend has stood at a busy intersection in Old City, next to the on-ramp to I-95 South. Now, a plan to move the monument to a more accessible location has stalled after one Indigenous group equated it with “forced removal.” Host Trenae Nuri talks with Frank Kummer, reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer, about the conflict over relocating the statue and why historical monuments continually spark controversy in our city. Read Frank’s reporting here.  For more on the William Penn statue removal reversal, check out this link. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

It’s the Friday News Roundup! Today’s topics include: how Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal’s campaign used artificial intelligence to spruce up her reelection website with fake news articles, and highlights from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s second annual budget proposal. City Cast Philly executive producer Laura Benshoff is joined by William Bender, reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer and Stephen Caruso, capitol reporter with Spotlight PA. Our Friday News Roundups are powered by great local journalism:  The Philly sheriff’s good news headlines? AI generated them. Did Philadelphia Sheriff Rochelle Bilal’s campaign make up dozens of false news stories? Shapiro pitches legal cannabis, regulated skill games in budget that bumps education spending by $2.2B Find out more about Philly's updated application to request traffic calming measures in your neighborhood here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

There’s wild berries, leafy greens and small plants growing all over Philly that are actually edible. We’re revisiting an episode where host Trenae Nuri and producer Abby Fritz traveled to Lemon Hill and explored this corner of Fairmount Park with Lynn Landes, the creator of Wild Foodies of Philly. They learn about the vast variety of useful plants found in our city and share tips on how you can start foraging.  You can learn more about Wild Foodies of Philly, and the group’s meetups, here.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

We're devoting a whole episode to Black History Month events in Philly because there's just so much to celebrate! Host Trenae Nuri talks with City Cast Philly Arts & Culture Contributor Charles Tyson Jr. about his curated list of events, from comedy shows to beer drinking parties to dance performances.  List of events mentioned in this episode: 2/6–2/29 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Celebrate Black Leaders and Legends at Smith Memorial Playground 2/9 | 5 p.m. | Black History Month Celebration at the Philadelphia Museum of Art 2/10 | 1 p.m. | Black History Month Mural Tour by Historic Fair Hill 2/10 + 2/17 | 6–9 p.m. | Saturday Sessions at Attic Brewing Company 2/16 | 7 p.m. | Black Beer Drinkers Party feat. Black Is Beautiful Vol. II beer at Attic Brewing Company 2/17 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Amplified: Art, Music, Power at the National Liberty Museum  2/17 | 8:30 p.m. | The Drunk Black History Show with Gordon Baker-Bone at World Cafe Live Starts 2/17 | 10 a.m.–5 p.m. | Barbara Earl Thomas: The Illuminated Body at Arthur Ross Gallery 2/23–2/25 | Various times | Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at the Academy of Music 2/24 | 8 p.m. | Hip Hop Showcase hosted by The Next Movement Podcast at Attic Brewing Company Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.

Last year, 3,000 old tires were pulled out of the Schuylkill River, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. And Philly’s tire trash problem is only getting worse. There is a law on the books to rein in this type of illegal dumping in the city, but the Department of Licenses and Inspections never fully implemented it. Host Trenae Nuri chats with Jordan Teicher, freelance reporter for Grid Magazine, about this problem and whether it could improve under Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration.  Read Jordan’s full story here.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The snow has melted and Punxsutawney Phil, the state’s official groundhog, has signaled an early spring is on the way. But for now, it’s still sweater weather. So before you pack up your winter gear, make some time to hit up Philly's best soup spots. From pho to French onion, ramen to matzoh ball, there’s something slurpable on this list for everyone. Last fall, host Trenae Nuri chatted with City Cast Philly food contributor Dave Wez about his top soups to order and eat right now. For a list of the soup spots mentioned in this episode (and a couple of extra recommendations), head to: https://philly.citycast.fm/best/best-soups-for-philly-fall-season Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PennDOT is gearing up to redo the portion of I-95 in Philly that runs from the Ben Franklin Bridge to the Walt Whitman Bridge. But, initial proposals have some neighborhood groups concerned that the highway will take up space currently used for houses and recreation. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Inga Saffron, architecture columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer, about how the interstate could change and why not everyone is thrilled about a bigger highway.  Read Inga’s full column here. Learn more about the I-95 Central to South Philadelphia Planning Study here.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices.