City Cast Philly

City Cast Philly is the daily news podcast about the city you love (and maybe sometimes hate?) and the Philadelphians who are working hard every day to make this place better. Each weekday morning, host Trenae Nuri will chat with people all across Philly’s diverse neighborhoods about issues that matter to you. Whether that’s what do I even do on the weekends in this city with endless options, or how do I get the bus to actually stop, or how is this city going to keep our kids safe and educated? City Cast Philly is here for it all. It’s that energetic, informative conversation you might overhear at your neighborhood coffee shop. But with City Cast Philly, you’re always welcome to join in.

Guaranteed Income Pilot Gives $500 to Philadelphians Monthly
Apr 21, 2025 – 25:17
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Apr 21, 2025 –
Governor's Mansion Arson Update, CCP President Ousted & Streetlight Outages
Apr 18, 2025 – 24:44
Marlon Wayans Knows Philly Gets Wild
Apr 17, 2025 – 12:34
Councilmember Gauthier Talks Budget, Affordable Housing & Safe Streets
Apr 16, 2025 – 31:31
Public Gardens to Visit in Philly This Spring
Apr 15, 2025 – 25:02
Whose Streets? Philadelphians at Odds Over New PPA Ticketing Initiatives
Apr 14, 2025 – 25:29
Cops Want More Cops, Trump Cuts Hit Home & Rooting for the Sixers to Lose
Apr 11, 2025 – 28:58
Forgotten No More: A Search for the Philly Men Who Died in World War I
Apr 10, 2025 – 20:38
Fed Up with Nuisance Businesses? So is Councilmember Cindy Bass
Apr 9, 2025 – 28:40
The Best Philly Dates Under $25
Apr 8, 2025 – 30:02
How This Philly Bread Maker Keeps Business Rolling
Apr 7, 2025 – 25:24
Crime Rates Down, SEPTA's Bedsheets & Sheriff's Office Mysterious Car Crash
Apr 4, 2025 – 30:30
How an $11 Ticket Is Bringing New Fans to Philly's Opera
Apr 3, 2025 – 23:25
The Changing Politics of John Fetterman
Apr 2, 2025 – 22:04
Your Guide to April 2025 in Philly
Apr 1, 2025 – 26:53
New Food, Fresh Vibes & Phillies Baseball at Citizens Bank Park
Mar 31, 2025 – 28:03
Fights Over Philly Budget, The Portal Is Moving & Introducing Will Smith Way
Mar 28, 2025 – 31:03
They're Twins, Philly Doctors, and Podcasters Debunking Health Myths
Mar 27, 2025 – 25:41
Philly, Where’s My Car? Inside the Phenomenon of ‘Courtesy Towing'
Mar 26, 2025 – 20:25
Philly’s Hometown Ref Blowing The Whistle at March Madness
Mar 25, 2025 – 36:57
Philly Brewery’s Apprenticeship Program Leads to New Jobs & New Beers
Mar 24, 2025 – 26:07
Calls to Close Two Philly Agencies, Looming CCP Strike & Elderly Cops on Trial
Mar 21, 2025 – 28:37
NoLibs Business Owners Fuming Over Temporary Bus Terminal
Mar 20, 2025 – 18:45
Councilmember O’Rourke Gives the Mayor ‘Grace,’ But Opposes Her Proposed Tax Cut
Mar 19, 2025 – 38:55
Best Coffee Shops in Philly for Every Situation
Mar 18, 2025 – 31:46
She Nearly Died From Alcohol. Now This Philadelphian Runs a Zero-Proof Bar.
Mar 17, 2025 – 21:59
Parker’s Budget Proposal, Feds Cut Philly Jobs & Debate Over New Monument
Mar 14, 2025 – 33:50
Who Makes PA's Best Potato Chips?
Mar 13, 2025 – 30:05
Incumbent Advantage vs. Unions' Endorsement: Philly DA Race Heats Up
Mar 12, 2025 – 23:22
Hollywood Does Philly: Essential Philadelphia Films
Mar 11, 2025 – 34:07
This Philadelphian Collected Black Womb Stories
Mar 10, 2025 – 25:49
Philly Court Shuffle, Sixers’ Sour Season & Portal’s Lost Signal
Mar 7, 2025 – 30:13
Will PA Ever Get a National Park?
Mar 6, 2025 – 17:42
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson on Taxes, Tangled Titles & 'Fighting' Trump
Mar 5, 2025 – 29:45
Philly’s 76 Essential Restaurants
Mar 4, 2025 – 28:19
After 26 Years Locked Up for Murder, Innocent Man is Freed and ‘Grateful’
Mar 3, 2025 – 38:57
Kensington’s Progress Report, Lawmakers Criticize Penn’s DEI Backtrack & Bike Law Reactions
Feb 28, 2025 – 30:57
Your Guide to March 2025 in Philly
Feb 27, 2025 – 34:15
How Does This Philly Choir Keep Winning Grammys?
Feb 26, 2025 – 26:03
Is the New Bike Lane Law Unfair to Center City Residents?
Feb 25, 2025 – 22:02
Does the New Bike Lane Law Make Us Safer?
Feb 24, 2025 – 26:38
DEI Rollbacks, DA Race Kicks Off & Farewell SS United States
Feb 21, 2025 – 33:28
Learn to Cook (and Make a Friend) at This Free Class
Feb 20, 2025 – 14:16
Councilmember Brooks, Who Voted Against 76ers Arena, Leans on Her ‘Sheroes’
Feb 19, 2025 – 23:53
Why You Keep Seeing Lawyers All Over Philly Billboards
Feb 18, 2025 – 22:35
Eagles Parade! That’s All That Matters!
Feb 14, 2025 – 31:33
Dogs & Their Poop Are Everywhere. We Have Complaints!
Feb 13, 2025 – 28:31
South Philly State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler on Motherhood & Democrats' Future
Feb 12, 2025 – 31:31
200 Couples (and Counting!) Found Love at Philly's Oldest Bar
Feb 11, 2025 – 23:12

Recent Reviews

FrancesKW

Get to know Philly!

If you haven’t listened to City Cast Philly I highly recommend especially as newer to Philly. Every week there are new podcasts that help you know what’s happening in the city from food and events to politics. The episode on the impacts of gun violence was particularly moving. Trenae (and Matt) do an excellent job engaging their guests and help their listeners know what’s happening in Philly!
Debbie philly

Such a lovely conversation about Philly

I’ve truly enjoy City Cast Philly. It covers all topics you should care about in Philly. It is the perfect balance. Love the host and producers as well. They have such a nice chemistry. Their guests are great and it’s so nice to meet some of important people who make Philly Philly!
AlanaBog

They ask great questions. I’m a new fan.

So happy to have this podcast. Informative, thoughtful conversations here.
Gaaj23

Informative, focused, and fun.

You know what you’re getting from each episode based on the title. I like it because it allows me to filter through episodes so I can focus on issues important to me. I think Philly Cast has done a spectacular job of selecting a host. Trenae Nuri, your flexibility and relatability as a host is wonderful. I really appreciate the questions you ask as a way to get to the heart of: “what is this and why do I care” - from everything to the overspending by the Housing Authority to the best pizza’s in Philly.
Cece MCF

Great podcast for local news

It’s a great podcast to listen to during my commute and I always seem to learn something new about what is going on around the city. The host is great.
-so sick of it

News for dummies

A step up from getting information on TIC Tok
Areamanareaman

Great podcast for people interested in Philadelphia and or planning on visiting there

Has something for everyone.
Rockitect

*update: Even more… Solid show covering current, relative local issues

I appreciate this podcast focused on Philly through brief but detailed main story with a few minor notes at the end. I like the host’s unique take and easy going interview style. I’ve been listening from the beginning and the quality, balance, and breadth of guests is really impressive. The stories are directly relevant to my life in this city - great reporting! Thank you.
pretty cool cooking dude

Interesting local stuff but….

The host doesn’t seem to know as much about Philly as you’d expect. Thinks there isn’t any music in Rittenhouse Square (there is, every day), didn’t know Philly is considered the most Parisian city in America, didn’t know restaurants had to meet extremely strict regulations to keep their streeteries open…does she even read the Inquirer? Definitely listen for the guests, but the host, who seems like a nice person, isn’t very well informed.
Running Drained

At Last

don’t know how it’s taken me this long to discover this, but it’s exactly what I’ve been seeking for years: short, daily, Philly-focused news podcast. High production value, great diversity of guests, casual but knowledgeable host. Highly recommend. 10/10
Patrick In Warsaw

Great Philly podcast

Daily weekday episodes diving into wide variety of current topics with a great host. I moved to Philly a year ago, and this is now my daily go-to that makes me feel increasingly rooted to the city.
312JAKE_B312

A great addition to Philly’s news ecosystem

CityCast Philly is a great show, and Trenae is a very talented and thoughtful host to guide listeners through what’s going on in the city. I’m really happy to see Philly-specific, general city news podcast like this! I had been hoping something like this would find its way onto the scene, especially in the gap left from Radio Times. Looking forward to many more fun and informative shows!
Whyitsali

Trenae is soooo good

I’m always excited to hear what she has to say!
LizzieG88

Trenae is a rockstar!

I LOVE seeing Philly through (host) Trenae’s eyes! She’s such a great guide through what’s going on in Philly, from the bigger political conversations to sports, culture, and even lingo. I always enjoy listening.
AK ALMoumen

Love it

My brother grew up in Philly and it’s so good to hear from the city on a deep level. Loved it!
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Trenae!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trenae always has me cracking up! She is an incredible host and asks all of the right questions. Truly one of the best parts of this show.
WriteOftenLiveFully

<3

This show has taught me so much about Philly and exposed me to parts of the city I’d never thought to explore! Really loving it.
Sonja135

Start your mornings with this show!!

This is the podcast you’ll want to wake up to — smart, funny, informed, and totally tapped into the energy of Philly. It’s like your cool neighbor who invites you over for coffee and suddenly there are all these really smart people from all over the city there, too. And then you’re listening in to a really interesting conversation about cannabis, or “Ya Fav Trashman,” or “jawn.” I just wanna hang out with City Cast Philly all day!
Houston2995

Great focus on Philly!

So satisfying to hear smart talk about local stuff — like the annoying overuse of the word “jawn.”
megdalts

Fun and informative!

I love listening to City Cast Philly! It does such a great job at capturing what’s happening in the city and beyond. A must-listen for all residents!
ChiCarrie

Love Philly!

Big fan of the city and know Trenae Loves the city and will be an authentic guide!
Smooches and Gooses

Love it!

Philly needs a podcast like this — great for newcomers and natives alike!
Peymargar

My new favorite pod!

Such a great addition to the city!
AmesWA

Finally

It’s so nice to have a daily podcast that is local and sounds like Philly. Love the host and the topics so far. Please keep it up!
brittttttr

10/10 would recommend

The music is so fun and catchy. Trenae’s voice is so soothing, yet engaging. Loving the guests so far. Today’s episode is my favorite!
RrhiannonRR

Gives a Much Needed Representation of Philly!

I have been loving this podcast, I feel like it’s been needed for this city for a long time! A perfect team that’s been informing me of the ins and outs of Philly at a level that didn’t exist before.
audio_head

Excellent way to get to know Philly

Having just moved here, this podcast has been an incredible guide to my new home. It digs deep into stories that are directly impacting the communities in Philly and I love the wit and humor of the host, Trenae! She brings so much personality to the show, making this my new favorite way to the start my mornings.