Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchSEPTA Funding, EV Fees & More in PA’s New Budget
The state just passed a $47.6 billion dollar budget. It was only two weeks late this time — not bad, by Pennsylvania standards — and set a bunch of n…
1 year, 11 months ago
Glenn 'Hurricane' Schwartz on Why It’s So Hot in Philly
It’s been super hot this summer, with temperatures climbing above 90 degrees and humidity making it feel even hotter. What’s the deal with these heat…
1 year, 11 months ago
Return-To-Office Policy Battle, PA’s License Plate Redesign, & Wawa’s Superfan
It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about Mayor Cherelle Parker defending her return-to-office policy, and a lawsuit trying to block it. Plus…
1 year, 11 months ago
What’s Next for America’s Oldest Zoo?
The Philadelphia Zoo — aka America’s first zoo — is celebrating its 150th anniversary this month. And, there’s been lots of hype, from a new celebrat…
2 years ago
How Philly Changed Ice Cream
Ice cream was invented more than two thousand years ago, but 19th-century Philadelphians played a significant role in revolutionizing the process. So…
2 years ago
Do You Know PA’s State Symbols?
What comes to your mind when you think of Pennsylvania? Over the years, we have adopted all sorts of plants, animals, and even a drink to represent o…
2 years ago
Introducing City Cast Philly’s Summer Cheesesteak Quest
This summer, host Trenae Nuri is going on a mission to figure out who makes the best cheesesteak in Philly. To kick things off, we’re revisiting a co…
2 years ago
Here's What the Entire Country Is Talking About
City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from all 13 City Cast daily local podcast hubs to talk about what stories they’re watching in their ho…
2 years ago
Is Old City Ready for 2026?
The nation’s 250th anniversary, also known as its semiquincentennial, is coming up in two years, and preparations have already begun. Host Trenae Nur…
2 years ago
Smart Grocery Carts, Little League Scandal, & PA Misses Budget Deadline
In our midweek news roundup, we discuss why state lawmakers missed the budget deadline, the Little League scandal in Springfield, and the new tech co…
2 years ago