Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThis Philly Artist Preserves a 600-Year-Old Indian Dance
Culturefest! happens this weekend at The Penn Museum. This month celebrates diverse women artists and creatives in our region. Host Trenae Nuri and C…
3 years, 4 months ago
How Philly Became a Certified Welcoming City
The city landed a huge honor. We’re officially “certified welcoming” — a title given by Welcoming America — a national nonprofit that promotes econom…
3 years, 4 months ago
How Can We Make Philly's Sidewalks Safer?
Have you ever gone down a Philly sidewalk and suddenly there was a giant construction barrier — and you had to risk your life moving around it? Host …
3 years, 4 months ago
What’s in Mayor Kenney’s Last Budget?
Last week, Mayor Jim Kenney gave his final budget address. The budget proposal doesn’t raise taxes, gives city employees and low-income Philadelphian…
3 years, 4 months ago
McClinton Makes History, Henon Gets Sentenced & Peeps-Flavored Pepsi Returns
It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by city editor at the Philadelphia Tribune, Sharyn Flanagan, and senior …
3 years, 4 months ago
Will PA Legalize Cannabis This Year?
Cannabis law in the Keystone state is different depending on where you live. And while it's hard to say whether Pennsylvania will fully legalize cann…
3 years, 4 months ago
From the Fish Fry to Union Support: Do Endorsements Matter in Philly?
We’ve been talking on the show about the crowded mayor’s race. After all, voters will determine the city’s 100th mayor. In recent weeks, some candida…
3 years, 4 months ago
Why PA Still Bans Religious Garb for Teachers
In Pennsylvania, public school teachers can’t legally wear religious garb while working. PA's the only state that still has such a ban. Host Trenae N…
3 years, 4 months ago
How This Philly Woman Built a Cycling Community
Each week this month, we’ve been highlighting stories of Black Philadelphians doing incredible work in our city. And in the final week, host Trenae N…
3 years, 4 months ago
Temple Officer Slain, More Police Patrolling & Mayoral Candidates on Crime
It’s the Friday news roundup! In today’s episode, host Trenae Nuri is joined by Mensah Dean, staff writer for The Trace, and Ellie Rushing, criminal …
3 years, 4 months ago