Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchShootings Rattle SEPTA Riders, School Board VP Resigns, More $1 Dogs
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…
2 years, 4 months ago
How To Speak Philadelphian
There’s no debating that Philadelphians have an accent. Even within the city, the words and phrases you hear can vary from neighborhood to neighborho…
2 years, 4 months ago
Why Is Philly Still Using Toxic Turf?
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 …
2 years, 4 months ago
Parker’s Back-to-Office Push, No More Dollar Dogs, & Philly Trivia
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…
2 years, 4 months ago
Why More Philly Kids Are Being Raised By Grandparents
In Philly, 17,000 kids live in homes where their grandparents are primary caregivers, according to the nonprofit Generations United. Host Trenae Nuri…
2 years, 4 months ago
Increasing Black Male Voter Turnout, Philly's Self-Driving Shuttle
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 cit…
2 years, 4 months ago
Your Guide To March in Philly
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 …
2 years, 4 months ago
This Tax Break Costs Philly Public Schools Millions
A state-run program called Keystone Opportunity Zones gives tax breaks to some businesses planning to develop blighted or abandoned properties in the…
2 years, 4 months ago
SEPTA Debuts Multi-Tap, Philly's 'Who TF Did I Marry' Connection, Leap Year Trivia
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 a…
2 years, 4 months ago
Philly's 'Night Mayor' On Partying — And Sleeping — Better
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…
2 years, 4 months ago