Was the World Cup Worth It? Plus, Reimagining Market East & Traffic Safety
About this episode
The episode discusses the impact of the World Cup on Philadelphia and ongoing traffic safety issues.
The numbers are starting to roll in, and whether or not Philly cashed in on the summer festivities is a mixed bag. But Host Trenae Nuri, senior producer Abby Fritz, and Eric Marsh, director of The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting, agree that the energy was electric. They also discuss the ongoing litigation that could shape how drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians share the road. Also, if you have some ideas for Market East, city planners are all ears at a new storefront pop-up. We’re doing our annual survey to learn more about our listeners. We’d be grateful if you took the survey at citycast.fm/survey—it’s only 7 minutes long. You’ll be doing us a big favor. Plus, anyone who takes the survey will be eligible to win a $250 Visa gift card–and City Cast City swag. Our Tuesday news roundups are powered by great local journalism: Philadelphia’s FIFA Fan Festival tops 500,000 visitors, generates estimated $770M impact The Eagles and Phillies boost business more than the World Cup did, Philly bar owners say Win, lose or draw: A breakdown of Philly's experience as a World Cup host CHOP doctor honored at Rittenhouse memorial 2 years after she was fatally struck…
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