Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchPhilly Welcomes Another Bus of Migrants From Texas
A bus carrying 48 migrants from Texas arrived outside of the 30th Street station on Monday. It’s the second bus in just six days that’s been sent to …
3 years, 7 months ago
Where Did All the Librarians Go?
Libraries aren’t just about books. They’re a community gathering place. But these institutions are severely understaffed and underfunded in our city.…
3 years, 7 months ago
Krasner Impeached, Civilians Joining the Police Department, & Thanksgiving Volunteering
It’s been a jam-packed news week: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner was officially impeached, the city will start hiring civilian public s…
3 years, 7 months ago
What it Takes To Clean Up The Water in Philly Schools
The Philadelphia School District is getting $5 million to clean up the drinking water at its 200+ schools. But it’s been a journey to get here. And a…
3 years, 7 months ago
Has ‘Jawn’ Changed or Has Philly Changed?
The use of the word “jawn” is getting out of hand. It’s on billboards, T-shirts, coffee mugs, even food! But the origins of the word are kind of murk…
3 years, 7 months ago
It Just Got Harder for Philly High School Students to Graduate
According to a recent report from the Philadelphia Education Research Consortium, just 35% of Philadelphia’s public school students in 2018 and 2019 …
3 years, 7 months ago
The Troc Theater Survived by Accident, Now It’s Reopening
Back in 2019, The Trocadero Theater closed its doors. This historic theater and former concert venue has a really interesting past. Over the years, a…
3 years, 7 months ago
What the Blue Wave Means for the Future of Pennsylvania
It’s the Friday news roundup! A blue wave swept through Pennsylvania on Election Day. Democrats won both the races for governor and U.S. Senate and t…
3 years, 7 months ago
In Honor of Chicken Man: The Best Chicken in Philly
In honor of the “Philadelphia chicken man” who ate 40 rotisserie chickens in 40 days, the team discusses the most overrated and underrated chicken sp…
3 years, 8 months ago
Here’s What Happened on Election Night
The midterm election is over and the City Cast Philly team stayed up late watching results trickle in. Hear host Trenae Nuri, lead producer Xandra Mc…
3 years, 8 months ago