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May 10, 2026

'Your City Could Be Better': Philly's Bold Nightlife Experiment — Presented By City Cast Portland

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'Your City Could Be Better': Philly's Bold Nightlife Experiment — Presented By City Cast Portland

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Portlanders, would your city be better if the bars stayed open later? This summer, Philadelphia is anticipating a record-breaking number of tourists coming to town for World Cup games and semiquincentennial events, so the city is allowing its bars to stay open until 4 a.m. during most of June and July. City Cast CEO David Plotz talks with City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri about the city’s nightlife, and the pros and cons of this extended hours experiment. Plus, how to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary without feeling like you’re serving a Trump narrative.

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