EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 34 MIN
Every Fascinating Thing You Didn't Know About South Street
from City Cast Philly · host City Cast
We love South Street here at City Cast Philly. Today we’re revisiting part one of our series looking at the history and influence of South Street, from the Schuylkill to the Delaware Rivers. These blocks are resilient — surviving riots, fights for human dignity, and near demolition by city planners. And these blocks are lively — art and music has kept this corridor brimming with creativity going back to the very beginning. Last September host Trenae Nuri interviewed political scientist Richardson Dilworth, journalist Dan Biddle, and Selena Austin of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to explain the street's storied past. We also use archival tape from the Philadelphia Department of Records. This episode originally aired on Sept. 8th, 2025. You can find all three-parts of the series in the podcast feed. What’s your South Street memory? Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Heinz History Center The Frick PA Preferred Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
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We love South Street here at City Cast Philly. Today we’re revisiting part one of our series looking at the history and influence of South Street, from the Schuylkill to the Delaware Rivers. These blocks are resilient — surviving riots, fights for human dignity, and near demolition by city planners. And these blocks are lively — art and music has kept this corridor brimming with creativity going back to the very beginning. Last September host Trenae Nuri interviewed political scientist Richardson Dilworth, journalist Dan Biddle, and Selena Austin of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania to explain the street's storied past. We also use archival tape from the Philadelphia Department of Records. This episode originally aired on Sept. 8th, 2025. You can find all three-parts of the series in the podcast feed. What’s your South Street memory? Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly We’re also on Instagram: @citycastphilly You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Heinz History Center The Frick PA Preferred Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise
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