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Where can you get a cheap meal these days? Contributors Fae Ehsan (a community organizer who serves on the board of 5th Square Advocacy) and Conrad Benner (an art curator and storyteller who founded the Streets Dept blog and podcast) joins host Trenae Nuri to chat about their recommendations for budget-friendly meals. Text us about where we should be getting lunch: 215-259-8170 Plus, we’re talking about ways to make Philly streets safer as we inch closer to Vision Zero’s goal. And given federal and local money is being pulled back from the arts, we talk about how organizations, big and small, are keeping the lights on.  Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter for more Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. 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 Laurel Hill Center City Open Streets Fitler Club BalletX

Introducing Economic Inequality from How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality. Follow the show: How God Works: The Science Behind Spirituality Money may not buy happiness. But it turns out that the way it’s distributed can affect everything from happiness and a sense of meaning to physical health and mortality.  On this episode, we’ll explore the role economic inequality plays in the wellbeing of individuals and societies, and ask how religion fits into the picture. We’ll talk to psychologist Keith Payne about how our sense of where we stand in society can influence our behavior, our health, and even how religious we are. And we’ll also talk to religious studies scholar Bart Ehrman about Christianity’s complicated relationship with wealth, from the teachings of the historical Jesus to the establishment of modern welfare institutions and the rise of Protestant movements like the Prosperity Gospel. Keith Payne is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He is the author of the books The Broken Ladder and Good Reasonable People. Learn more about his work on his website. Bart Ehrman is the James A. Gray Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and the author or editor of over thirty books on Christianity and the New Testament, including Love Thy Stranger: How the Teachings of Jesus Transformed the Moral Conscience of the West. Find out more about his work on his website. 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].

Everyone’s talking about the health and wellness of Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts. This week, the organization announced that their franchise player will be out for the remainder of the season because of life-threatening blood clots. This has left more questions than answers. Contributors Nic Esposito and Lauren Vidas join host Trenae Nuri to discuss. Plus, they talk about what’s at stake for Pennsylvania Democrats as they go for a trifecta of control in the state House, Senate, and governorship in next month’s election. And we say goodbye to World Stage, formerly World Cafe Live. It’s shutting down at the end of this month. Listen back to our conversation with Inquirer music critic, Dan DeLuca, about the turmoil surrounding this West Philly music venue.  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 Laurel Hill Center City Open Streets Fitler Club GPHCC Sponsored Interview BalletX

With news that Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is out for the season, the LeBron James era begins tonight as the 76ers start their season against the New York Knicks. Can he save our city? Contributors Eric Marsh and Conrad Benner also talk with City Cast Philly’s executive producer Matt Katz about a new law that bans most vapes in Pennsylvania and the woman who was arrested for blocking a robot’s path in Center City.  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 Laurel Hill Center City Open Streets Fitler Club GPHCC Sponsored Interview BalletX

Earlier this month officials issued a “Do Not Eat” advisory for fish in the Wissahickon Creek after PFOS “forever chemicals” were found in a sample. And last week, a report was released that revealed that forever chemicals are actually present in all of Philly’s waterways. Yet there’s still a lot of activity in our city’s rivers. Host Trenae Nuri speaks with Erin Mooney, executive director at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, about how essential the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers are to Philly. For more on this, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will hold a public meeting on Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education. 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 Penn Live Arts Laurel Hill Center City Open Streets Fitler Club

How much ownership or responsibility do you feel as a resident of Philadelphia? In Salt Lake City, people are being asked to “adopt a storm drain” to help keep city streets free of floods and trash — and to possibly slow the drying and pollution of the Great Salt Lake. City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta says it’s worth a shot. This week, she joins David to discuss how quick, periodic cleaning of a neighborhood sewer grate can be part of a much bigger solution. Listeners, it’s that time again! Send us the dilemmas you’re facing living in a city, and we might debate them on our upcoming call-in show. Email us or submit using this Google Form. Mentioned on the show: SLC’s Adopt A Storm Drain map: https://www.slc.gov/utilities/adoptastormdrain/  Ali’s past Your City Could Be Better episode on making a park census: https://yccbb.citycast.fm/podcasts/why-every-region-needs-a-park-map-tool-like-salt-lakes-plus-dry-heat-vs-humidity 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.

Could last weekend’s shooting death of a Philadelphia police officer have been prevented? We discuss whether police misconduct allowed a killer to go free in a 2019 case that preceded the shooting of the officer. Plus, we chat about colorful and vivid photography in Philadelphia in Color 1950-1990 – a new book that explores life in Philly. And for our members-only segment, there’s several scary and ghostly tours to take in the city right now. To that end, we’re doing our fall membership campaign right now — if you rely on this show to know about all the things that happened in the week (and the things coming up, like Open Studios at Village of Industry & Art and the Philly Coffee Festival), join us as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. And, for a limited time only, get a sweet dad hat. Sign up here.  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 uTest BalletX  Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

Contributors Conrad Benner and Alisha Miranda join Trenae Nuri to play three rounds of trivia and learn about some interesting Philly inventions and creations. Plus, with food prices continuing to go up, are Philly restaurants kinda mid these days? And we have some ideas of free and cheap places to hang out in the city.  Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. If you sign up now, you can snag an adorable Philly dad hat and come to our next free event – a Philly History Dive Bar Crawl.  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: Penn Live Arts uTest

Contributor Fae Ehsan and Audience Development Manager Spencer Morris join Trenae Nuri to share the circumstances behind the shooting death of a 40-year-old police officer in West Philly last weekend. Plus, City Council is considering opening a city-supported grocery store (cc: Mayor Mamdani). And we have some ideas for how to save some cash and cook at home.  Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. If you sign up now, you can snag an adorable Philly dad hat and come to our next free event – a Philly History Dive Bar Crawl.  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: Penn Live Arts uTest

We’re talking about interesting furniture finds on Facebook Marketplace in Philly. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by contributors Kamal Marell and Claudia Vargas to talk about how to spot quality items over the knockoffs. Plus, City Council unanimously passes a resolution to address the rat infestation in Mayfair. We also discuss the streets we’d never want a Waymo to take us on as the city waits for the rollout of the autonomous driving taxis. And we’re doing our fall membership campaign right now! If you rely on this show to know what’s happening in the city – and what to do in the city – become a City Cast Philly Neighbor. Sign up here. And get this sweet dad hat. 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: Penn Live Arts uTest

Another Philly school year has begun — how are cell phones being handled? In Minnesota, one high school is demonstrating that a strict no-phone school day can work, and they’ve got the (mostly) positive feedback to show for it. City Cast Twin Cities host Sean McPherson joins David to talk about how St. Paul Central High School is succeeding at enforcing a phone-free school environment, the surprising ways that some students approach it, and how these kinds of bans can even affect adults like Sean. Listeners, it’s that time again! Send us the dilemmas you’re facing living in a city, and we might debate them on our upcoming call-in show. Email us or submit using this Google Form. Mentioned on the show: Kids using public radio comment sections as ad hoc communication 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.

We talk about WHYY’s investigation into Philadelphia Gas Works CEO’s years of free secret trips to Phillies spring training and how that could violate state ethics rules. Host Trenae Nuri and executive producer Matt Katz also break down some highlights of the gubernatorial debate between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Republican challenger State Treasurer Stacy Garrity. Plus, Wawa debuts a new snack option. And for our members-only segment, we chat about some fall events happening at local farms in our region. To that end, we’re doing our fall membership campaign right now — if you rely on this show to know about all the things that happened in the week, from Wawa sushi to the gubernatorial debate, join us as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. And, for a limited time only, get this sweet dad hat. Sign up here. 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: Learn more about the sponsors of this October 9th episode: Penn Live Arts Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia GPHCC Dine Latino PMA Craft Show   Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

Philly does it big with fall festivals, haunted attractions, and costume contests this time of year. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by contributors Conrad Benner of Streets Dept and Jay Vereen, content creator at Wooder Ice, to talk about alternative Halloween events. Plus, they discuss ways to support the city’s arts and creative community, and the recent theft of beef in the city.  We’re doing our fall membership campaign right now — if you rely on this show to know about all the things, from the beef heist to Halloween happenings, join us as a City Cast Philly Neighbor. And, for a limited time only, get this sweet dad hat. 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: Penn Live Arts Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia GPHCC Dine Latino PMA Craft Show

We’re taking a look at how the city is tackling copper wire theft, which darkens recreation centers and parks. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by creative producer Siani Colon and political contributor Lauren Vidas to also talk about challengers in next year’s council races and how Pennsylvania is at the epicenter for sports betting. Plus, we announce our members-only event on Oct. 28th: A Philly Dive Bar History Crawl! The event is only open to City Cast Philly Neighbors, so join our community and get your hands on some free City Cast Philly swag here.  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 Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia GPHCC Dine Latino PMA Craft Show

We’re zooming into Kensington and talking about how the Parker administration has been addressing issues in this neighborhood. Plus, Black Bottom becomes an official Philly neighborhood – is that enough to remember a displaced community? Host Trenae Nuri is joined with Santiago Ortiz, founder of No Shorts Media, and Eric Marsh, director of the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting. We also discuss the anniversary of HitchBOT’s destruction by Elfed’s Alley.  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 Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia GPHCC Dine Latino PMA Craft Show