City Cast Philly

The daily local podcast that helps you feel more connected to Philly.

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City Cast Philly is the daily news podcast about the city you love (and maybe sometimes hate?) and the Philadelphians who are working hard every day to make this place better. Each weekday morning, host Trenae Nuri will chat with people all across Phillys diverse neighborhoods about issues that matter to you. Whether thats how do I get the bus to actually stop or how is this city going to keep our kids safe and educated? City Cast Philly is here for it all. Its that energetic, informative conversation you might overhear at your neighborhood coffee shop. But with City Cast Philly, youre always welcome to join in. Learn more and subscribe to our daily newsletter at philly.citycast.fm.
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Slavery Exhibit Restored, Pat's New Cheesesteak & Remembering Isaiah Zagar
Friday, 20 February, 2026

On today’s Friday news round-up, we talk about the Trump Administration being forced to reinstall panels about slavery at President George Washington’s house on Independence Mall, Pat’s rebooting its cheesesteak, and the lingering nastiness of last month’s snowstorm. We also recall the phenomenal contributions of mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar of the Magic Gardens, who died this week. Host Trenae Nuri is joined by executive producer Matt Katz. Our Friday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Trump administration to appeal ruling restoring slavery exhibit at Philadelphia’s President’s House Site Trump administration appeals judge’s ruling over President’s House slavery exhibits The President’s House court ruling is a crucial win for the power of truth | Editorial Judge gives Trump administration a deadline to restore President’s House exhibits Philly is not dumping snow in the Schuylkill, but it has in the past Massive snow pile in Grays Ferry vacant lot sparks concerns about flooding Isaiah Zagar, who covered South Philly in murals, dies at 86 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: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Delaware River Waterfront Corp