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Back to SearchHow the Phillie Phanatic Changed the Mascot Game
The Phillie Phanatic turns 45 next week. So, how did a giant, flightless bird from the Galápagos wind up as our baseball mascot anyway? Host Trenae N…
3 years, 2 months ago
Does ChatGPT Know Philly?
Artificial intelligence is everywhere right now. It’s writing travel guides, doing customer service, and even making art. ChatGPT is one such AI tool…
3 years, 2 months ago
What Went Wrong With Philly's School Lottery
The process of getting into a selective high school has recently changed. The school district launched a lottery admissions system. It’s goal was to …
3 years, 2 months ago
Where Philly’s Mayoral Candidates Are Getting Their Money
Millions of dollars are flowing to Philly’s Democratic mayoral candidates ahead of the May primary election. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Meir Rinde, …
3 years, 2 months ago
Redeveloping Former PES Site, Temple’s Acting President, & Trade School Groundbreaking
It’s the Friday news round up! Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Oliver Sabo, staff writer at Temple News, and independent journalist, Kyle Bagenstose. W…
3 years, 2 months ago
Philly’s Long History With Block Captains
City Cast Philly producer Abby Fritz is joined by Dawn Woods, administrator for the Philadelphia More Beautiful Committee, to talk about the role of …
3 years, 2 months ago
If You Don't Pay Your Philly Workers, The City Might Sue You
The city has recently sued an employer for not paying its workers. This is the first time Philly has enforced it’s wage theft laws through a legal ac…
3 years, 2 months ago
Can You Financially Thrive in Philly?
What does financial freedom mean to you? There’s lot of definitions, but for some Philadelphians it’s hard to meet this goal. Host Trenae Nuri talks …
3 years, 2 months ago
The Cowboys Stole North Philly’s Hat
Any self respecting Eagles fan knows that you shouldn’t be repping the Cowboys in Philly, but maybe we should make an exception — not for the footbal…
3 years, 3 months ago
Is Jeff Brown Code-Switching? Plus More Mayoral Forums and Fundraising Results"
It’s the Friday news round up! Producer Abby Fritz speaks with Denise Clay-Murray, political contributor and co-host of the Philadelphia Hall Monitor…
3 years, 3 months ago