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It’s the Friday News Roundup, senate election edition! The U.S. Senate race in our state could determine control of Congress. Is the Democrat really letting fentanyl in over the border? Does the Republican really live in Connecticut? Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Katie Meyer, government editor/reporter at Spotlight PA and Charles McElwee, editor of Real Clear Pennsylvania and writer for Politico Magazine.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Pa. election 2024: A complete guide to the candidates for U.S. Senate Kamala Harris’ Pennsylvania Problem Inside the Battle for America’s Most Consequential Battleground State Pennsylvania U.S. Senate Debate: Bob Casey & Dave McCormick Find your polling place here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard of novelty songs? Considered a part of the pop music genre in the 20th century, these wacky songs range from spooky to sultry. Host Trenae Nuri talks about this genre’s connection to Philly with Kira Coviello, also known as @honest2Betsy, a local content creator who highlights these vintage songs in her work.  Check out Kira’s work @honest2betsey on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Youtube.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gourmet cookie shops are baking on success in Philly. And there’s one particular neighborhood that’s seen a boom. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor, about the sweet cookie craze in Rittenhouse, and how these cookie shops crumble their competition.  Read more about Asha’s cookie research here.   Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in their long history, the Phillies are in the playoffs against their rivals up I-95, the New York Mets. Red October has arrived. Executive producer Matt Katz, who is unfortunately a Mets fan, sits down with Abraham Gutman, a Phillies fan and reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, who is covering the fan vibes at these games. They talk about the playoffs, the New York-Philly rivalry, and an off-the-field moment that makes baseball so special. Read Abraham's story about fathers watching the Phillies here and follow his work on X.  You can find the clips from this episode here and here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week the Earth added a temporary second ‘moon’ to its orbit, but will Philadelphians be able to catch a glimpse through the buildings and light pollution? Host Trenae Nuri took a trip to the Franklin Institute to chat with chief astronomer Derrick Pitts, Hon.D to investigate these ‘two moons’ and find out what celestial happenings will make stargazing in the city extra special this fall.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST BetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCAST Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about how SEPTA funding is in limbo, Wawa just beat Sheetz in a national survey, why PENNDOT continues to widen highways and John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty goes to prison. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Lauren Vidas, a government and political consultant, and the owner of Enact Strategies. And Jay Arzu, doctoral candidate in urban planning at the University of Pennsylvania who is writing his dissertation on the proposed Roosevelt Blvd subway.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Transportation funding is needed ASAP, transit agencies, unions, and business leaders tell Pa. legislators Here’s how to appeal your Philadelphia property assessment Learn more about how to appeal your property assessment here.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing our new executive producer, Matt Katz! Host Trenae Nuri is getting to know Matt by swapping stories about their favorite Philly viral moments. From some of Philadelphia’s most legendary pole climbers, to that cute robot that got jumped, and Philly Elmo’s drumline, it's clear quite a few of the internet’s most interesting characters have come from our city.  Check out the articles and videos covering these hilarious viral moments: Man backflips into floodwaters on Philadelphia highway Vine Street Expressway backflipper recalls plunge into brown floodwaters after Hurricane Ida Beloved HitchBOT destroyed in Philadelphia Eagles fans climb onto traffic light poles as team advances to Super Bowl The Philly pole climber who caught and shotgunned 7 beers says, ‘This is not my first rodeo’ The Mayfair Mayor: “Philly doesn’t have the best luck right now. We lost the World Series, we lost the Superbowl, and now we lost 95, so looks like we’re just taking L’s.” Yes, Philly Elmo and the drum line Positive Movement are still hitting the streets during the pandemic Philly Elmo drumming in the streets in 2022 Philly’s “Stoop Man” has been standing outside his apartment for every Google Street View picture for the last 15 years Listen here to our previous episode about the history of pole climbing in Philly. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fall is here and it’s the perfect season to visit a winery. We’re listening back to a conversation between host Trenae Nuri and Arindam Basu, Philly wine expert and educator at the Wine & Spirit Education Trust, about some of the best day and weekend trips to wineries in the region.  Wineries recommended in today’s episode: Penns Woods Winery Chaddsford Winery Va La Vineyards Karamoor Estate Vineyard and Winery Vox Vineti Wayvine Winery & Vineyard William Heritage Winery Auburn Road Vineyards Stokelan Estate Winery White Horse Winery Amalthea Cellars Valenzano Winery Check out Arindam’s A&R Wine Services for wine-centered dinners, private tastings, classes, and cellar curation. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s another midweek news roundup. We’re talking about how Philly feels about the presidential candidates, SEPTA cracking down on fare evasion, and Red October – the Phillies start their playoff run, but stadium workers are on the picket line. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, City Cast Philly’s executive producer, and Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor.   Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  SEPTA Expands Pilot Program to Combat Fare Evasion Real Clear Polling 2024 Pennsylvania: Trump vs. Harris Kamala Harris is performing better than Joe Biden with Philly voters, but there could be red flags Harris and Trump Are Bombarding Pennsylvania With Political Ads SEPTA Expands Pilot Program to Combat Fare Evasion Did a SEPTA police officer use excessive force over perceived fare evasion? Read more about our news quiz (spoilers ahead): Fewest games played to 100 career home runs This Date in Baseball - Ryan Howard becomes fastest player in MLB history to reach 200 career HRs StatMuse: Which sports team has the most losses ever These teams lost at least 110 games Phillies win wild Game 3 Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Philly community. Are you ready for Red October? Go Phillies! Fake fall is coming to an end and Philly is preparing for the cozy season. In this episode, you’ll hear our best tips for enjoying October in Philly, like where to go for haunted houses and hayrides, how to celebrate fermentation season, and where to see the leaves changing. And if you are trying to plan a fall foliage tour, check out Asha’s guide on how to time your leaf peeping this season.  For even more tips on how to make the most of October in Philly, check out Hey Philly’s take on what to do this month.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about Mayor Cherelle Parker outlining details for a center city Sixers arena, a former state representative landing a job with the Sheriff’s Department after being convicted of stealing from a nonprofit, and the Phillies becoming National League East champs for the first time since 2011. Plus, your choice of the best cheesesteaks in the city. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Isaac Avilusea, reporter at Axios Philadelphia and O.J. Spivey, sports correspondent for The Philadelphia Tribune.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker to hold news conference today on Sixers proposed Center City arena Homelessness rises in Philadelphia for third straight year Sheriff's office hires disgraced former lawmaker Need the city to pick up your bulk items? Check out all the details on the city’s website.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Tecovas Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A simple Google search for “best Philly cheesesteak” will get you a lot of different results and reviews. But host Trenae Nuri has done all the work. This summer, she’s eaten her way through Philly trying a bunch of different cheesesteaks. Wil Fulton, City Cast content director, turns the tables and interviews Trenae about this journey and her top three cheesesteaks.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Tecovas Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All this week, we’re talking about Philly cheesesteaks. Host Trenae Nuri has been eating a bunch this summer to determine who makes the best in the city. Later this week she’ll release her findings. But, there’s tons of cheesesteak spinoffs Trenae didn’t get a chance to try. So, Abby Fritz, City Cast Philly producer, chats with Trenae about cheesesteak alternatives for those that can’t stomach red meat, bread, or might just want chicken instead.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s another midweek news roundup! We’re talking about the Sesame Place racial bias trial and the 11 illegal car meetups that happened this weekend. Plus, we’ve got some cheesesteak trivia. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Abby Fritz, City Cast Philly producer, and Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor.  Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Is Big Bird racist? In Sesame Place racial bias trial, a federal jury says no. Illegal car meetups lead to violence across Philadelphia; 1 officer injured in crash Hundreds of cars involved in illegal car meetups in Philadelphia, police say Read more about our cheesesteak trivia (spoilers ahead) Philly James Beard Award Winners: America’s Classic  Gaffe or gag? JD Vance asks Philadelphia cheesesteak shop why they hate Swiss cheese Idaho diner breaks record for world’s largest cheesesteak. Yes... Idaho. We want to know what your favorite cheesesteak in the city is. Vote here for our "People's Choice" cheesesteak pick. Voting ends at 5 p.m. tomorrow. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All summer host Trenae Nuri has been eating a bunch to determine who makes the best in the city. It’s been tough. And later this week, she’ll release her findings. But, how did the cheesesteak become synonymous with Philly? Trenae chats with Frank Oliveri, owner of Pat’s King of Steaks in South Philly, and Dave Wez, City Cast Philly food contributor, to figure out if the cheesesteak is still the city’s signature food.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Tecovas Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the Friday News Roundup! We’re talking about the endorsement Mayor Cherelle Parker gave for the Sixers arena downtown and reactions around the city, both Harris & Trump presidential campaigns are back in the region, and late night food is coming to Fishtown. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by O.J. Spivey, sports correspondent, for The Philadelphia Tribune, and Gene Sonn, director of collaborations at Resolve Philadelphia, a nonprofit journalism advocacy organization, and co-lead at the Philadelphia Journalism Collaborative.  Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Philly Mayor Parker backs Sixers arena in Center City: opponents protest outside City Hall WATCH: WHYY hosts Kamala Harris, NABJ for presidential candidate interview Donald Trump will visit a Polish Catholic shrine in Bucks County, his second trip to the purple Philly collar county Fishtown is Opening a First of Its Kind Overnight Food Truck Marketplace That Will be Open 9m to 4 am Biking and building: How one local bike club is strengthening community bonds PIAA board of directors approves girls’ flag football as a state-sanctioned sport Eagles Expand Girls Flag Football Program Check out the Philly Loves Fresh website to find a local produce truck. Learn more about She Is Focused here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Inis Nua Theatre Company Thrive Flower  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philly has many gardens, both public and private – some spanning generations. The Woodlands in West Philadelphia, for example, is one of the oldest gardens in the country. Host Trenae Nuri sits down with Nicole Juday, author of Private Gardens of Philadelphia, to talk about what makes this city a vibrant horticultural hotspot. Plus, Nicole recommends public gardens you need to check out.   You can find Nicole’s book here.  Green spaces mentioned in the episode:  The Woodlands Bio Pond at Kaskey Park  Awbury Arboretum Morris Arboretum Wyck Bartram’s Garden Germantown Kitchen Garden Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Inis Nua Theatre Company Thrive Flower  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Philly has a massive beer scene. There’s so many options: like what’s on tap at Yards, a build-your-own six pack at Rybrew, or new brews at Two Locals. There’s also many local breweries with a wide selection of craft beer like Crime & Punishment Brewing in Brewerytown, Twisted Gingers Brewing Company in Manayunk or Wissahickon Brewing Company in East Falls. Host Trenae Nuri learns everything she needs to know about navigating the Philly beer scene and the upcoming Philly Beer Fest 2024 from Richie Telvin, host of BrewedAt podcast, owner of Space Cadet Brewing Company and former head brewer at Victory Brewing Co. To hear Richie’s podcast BrewedAt, check out this link.  For updates on Richie’s beer brand, Space Cadet Brewing Company, click here. Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Inis Nua Theatre Company Thrive Flower  Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s another midweek news roundup! We’re talking about Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposal to create a “neighborhood wellness court” in Kensington for drug users who get arrested, Pennsylvania recent changes to its liquor laws, and we’ve got a Philly news quiz. Plus, Trenae gives an update on her Philly cheesesteak quest, sponsored by the Western wear company Tecovas. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Abby Fritz, Cast Cast Philly producer, and Asha Prihar, Hey Philly newsletter editor.   Our news roundups are powered by great local journalism:  Philly is developing a fast-track court for people arrested for drug use in Kensington. Advocates are worried. A 31-year-old woman arrested during a Kensington sweep last week died in jail days later Philadelphia prison chief to leave job after string of prisoner deaths and escapes What real freedom looks like’: Ready-to-drink cocktails arrive in stores as Pa. relaxes liquor laws Pennsylvania Happy Hour law  Read more about our news quiz (spoilers ahead): 4 Greater Philadelphia hotels among Michelin's best in the U.S. Schoolyards in Philly will get rain gardens thanks to a federal grant McDonald’s Drops the Philly Cheese Stack Burger on London, and Fans Are Going Mental Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail at 215-259-8170.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Inis Nua Theatre Company Thrive Flower Tecovas Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve ever gotten a text from friends wanting to have some late-night fun and you just didn’t know where to look for things to do, we’ve got you covered! Host Trenae Nuri talks with Alisha Miranda, freelance food and travel writer, about the best spots to dance the night away, bars with great happy hour options, and some must-see Philly shows. Check out Alisha’s full story here for more nightlife recommendations.  Want some more Philly news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey Philly. We’re also on Twitter and Instagram! Follow us @citycastphilly. Have a question or just want to share some thoughts with the team? Leave us a voicemail or send us a text at 215-259-8170. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Inis Nua Theatre Company Thrive Flower Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices