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Multiple investigations have been launched to look into the failure of our city’s foster system after the murder of a child revealed potentially systemic issues. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz also listen to the funniest phone call we’ve ever heard, discuss the events celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of “Rocky,” and examine the murder of a 10-year-old foster child, Malyashia Alford.  Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here.  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Four Seasons Philadelphia

Introducing Oprah’s Favorite Things: Caregivers Get the Surprise of a Lifetime from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast In a special holiday episode Oprah brings back one of her legendary traditions with a live audience: ‘Oprah’s Favorite Things!’ Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the iconic list, Oprah surprises an unsuspecting audience full of caregivers with her must-have gifts for the season. From nurses, hospice workers, EMT’s, firefighters to parents caring for a child with special needs Oprah honors their stories and the compassion they show to others every day. Surprise guests join the celebration including New York Times bestselling author Allen Levi and a live holiday performance from multiple Grammy-winning artist Jacob Collier. Jacob will join Oprah live for her AHA! Show at Sphere in April 2027 in Las Vegas.  Oprah’s Favorite Things list includes little luxuries, cozy comforts, clever finds for friends, family, and everyone in between. All the items featured in this episode are available for purchase on the new ‘Oprah’s Favorite Things’ storefront on Amazon at Amazon.com/oprahsfavoritethings. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

With a seventh straight loss the Eagles’ season appears to be over, but home cooks continue to tailgate and serve up deliciousness outside the Linc. We also take a look at the city’s best bars for drinking and camaraderie — and the worst bar behavior. And the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market at Dilworth Park opens this weekend, which means it’s time to start writing your holiday shopping lists. Contributors Alisha Miranda and Conrad Benner join host Trenae Nuri.  Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Four Seasons Philadelphia

The Philadelphia Parking Authority just blew off a City Council hearing to address the thousands of tickets and tows it carried out around Fairmount during the FiFA World Cup Fan Festival last summer. Also: What’s your top rule for living in Philly? And City Hall is seeing some real staff turnover. Contributor Lauren Vidas joins host Trenae Nuri and creative producer Siani Colon.  Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Four Seasons Philadelphia

The temperatures are dropping, which means it's time to get cozy. Host Trenae Nuri, senior creative producer Abby Fritz, and contributor Nic Esposito drop their recommendations for finding warmth as temps drop. Plus, we discuss a new state law aimed at protecting consumers from deceptive AI ads. And “Arguing With Strangers,” a Chicago-based debate club, is coming to Philly. What do we want to argue about? Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Four Seasons Philadelphia

We talk about the criteria for places that can be called true “hidden gems.” Contributors Jacen Bowman and Conrad Benner join host Trenae Nuri to spill the details about their favorite places. Plus, they talk about the top priorities for state lawmakers now that political power has shifted in Harrisburg for the first time in 30 years. And some outstanding questions surrounding the death of 10-year-old Malayshia Alford. This podcast involves discussion of violence against a child.  ⁠Our newsletter⁠ has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: ⁠215-259-8170⁠ Instagram: ⁠@citycastphilly⁠ Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up ⁠here⁠. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: ⁠citycast.fm/advertise⁠ Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  ⁠Four Seasons Philadelphia⁠

It’s fall in Philly, but just this week, cities across the country experienced record-high heat. In Somerville, MA, the city government is realizing that rising temperatures deserve their attention and intervention year round — and they’re running a fun, generous program to help. David is joined by Elyse Belarge from the Somerville Mayor's Office of Sustainability and Environment to talk about the city’s pilot to de-pave and re-vegetate residential lots. Elyse shares the jaw-dropping impact of asphalt-free zones, as well as the joy of taking sledgehammers to driveways in your neighborhood. Mentioned on the show: Cooling East Somerville program and application for residents: https://voice.somervillema.gov/cooling-east-somerville   The Barr Foundation, which funds Somerville’s work as part of a cohort: https://www.barrfoundation.org/climate/initiative/community-heat-resilience/  Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter

We review Pennsylvania Democrats’ long wish list for policy changes now that the party controls the legislature and governor’s office. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz also talk about the 1,000th wedding at LOVE Park, a protest targeting Jewish businesses in Rittenhouse Square, and the new season of BalletX.  Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here.  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Four Seasons Philadelphia Visit Williamsburg Laurel Hill

Election Day is over, but the work you do in your community doesn’t stop. There are so many ways you can get involved, speak up on issues, and have a seat at the table on everything from cleaning up the streets to decisions on zoning In this episode, host Trenae Nuri talks with Violet Comber-Wilen, a reporter at Billy Penn, about what local civic engagement really looks like. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise If you enjoyed today's interview with Josué Figueroa, Vice President and Senior Business Consultant for Coaching for Impact at Chase Business Banking, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this Thursday, November 5th episode: Four Seasons Philadelphia Visit Williamsburg Laurel Hill

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro won a landslide victory against Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity. We talk about how that happened, what it means for raising the minimum wage and funding SEPTA, and whether Shapiro will run for president next. We also talk about Philly’s congressional winners, including democratic socialist Chris Rabb, and how the city ballot initiatives fared. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by Matt Katz, our executive producer, and Lauren Vidas, our political contributor.  Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Four Seasons Philadelphia Visit Williamsburg Laurel Hill

It’s Election Day. So what’s at stake? While Pennsylvania has a Democratic governor and control of the state House, Republicans maintain control of the state Senate. Could that change today? Dems are hoping to get a “trifecta.” Contributors Cassidy Leyendecker, a Democratic committee person, and Santiago Ortiz, founder of NoShorts Media, join host Trenae Nuri to talk about how voters are feeling and what you need to know on Election. Plus, there’s a new City Council proposal to tax robots and autonomous vehicles. And we dish on our favorite holiday traditions — is it too early to set up holiday decorations?  Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Four Seasons Philadelphia Visit Williamsburg Laurel Hill

We’re sitting down with State Sen. Joe Picozzi, who represents the Northeast. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz talk to Picozzi, the only Republican state senator from Philly, about his positions on increasing the minimum wage, establishing a state revenue source for SEPTA, and legalizing cannabis. He also dishes on his relationships with Democrats. Then, we give you a quick rundown on what you should know before heading to the polls for the general election on Tuesday – you can find a guide to help you prepare for election at philly.citycast.fm under “Local Civics.” To hear the rest of the conversation with Picozzi that we didn’t have time to include in this episode, join our membership program and tune in to Friday’s show. By becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor, you get members-only segments on Fridays (plus a load of other perks). Sign up here. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode:  Four Seasons Philadelphia Visit Williamsburg Laurel Hill

When you think of Waymo, you might not yet think of Philly. But you should definitely be thinking of Austin, Texas. State law governing autonomous vehicles (AVs) supersedes city authority and prevents local governments from regulating AVs, creating areas that have become increasingly attractive to AV companies. City Cast Austin host Miles Bloxson joins Your City Could Better to talk about if this loose regulation is good for Texas, particularly its dense capital city, whether local benefit is a priority for manufacturers at all, and how cities can learn from Austin if a similar influx hits their streets.  Mentioned on the show: City Cast Austin’s episode on AVs regulation: https://austin.citycast.fm/podcasts/are-texas-schools-using-ai-to-ban-books-plus-driverless-cars-in-austin-and-new-michelin-stars  Waymo blocking emergency response to Austin shooting: https://www.axios.com/local/austin/2026/03/02/waymo-vehicle-blocks-ems-austin-mass-shooting  The city of Austin’s public dashboard tracking incidents involving AVs: https://austin.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/dbd59d9b20634de1afad32a8267b739b# Is there something your city is doing that we should be talking about? Email David now!  We’re also on Instagram: @yourcitycouldbebetter Looking to advertise on Your City Could Be Better? Check out our options.

This is the time of the year when we crave cozy dinners, cherish time with family and friends, and choose to spend extra time volunteering in the community. In this episode you’ll hear our best tips for enjoying November, including lots of recommendations you won’t find elsewhere.  And if you love Siani’s knit-a-thon pick in this episode, don’t miss our list of other hobbies you can pick up in Philly.  For even more tips on how to make the most of November in Philly, check out our newsletter. We’re powered by our members, who enjoy an ad-free version of the show and other perks. Find out more here.  Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Penn Live Arts BalletX Penn Museum GPHCC AirMaster Four Seasons Philadelphia Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

We’re talking about why the Philadelphia Citizens Police Oversight Commission chair was arrested on bribery charges this week and toxic restaurant work culture in Philly’s food industry. Contributors Claudia Vargas and Alisha Miranda join host Trenae Nuri to discuss those stories. Plus, we play This or That (Philly Halloween edition), and we take turns guessing menu items from popular restaurants.  Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Penn Live Arts BalletX Penn Museum GPHCC AirMaster