web01.fireside.fm Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:10:42 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Philly Built - Episodes Tagged with “Philly” https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/tags/philly Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:45:00 -0500 Philly Built is a new podcast — premiering this spring — hosted by Vern Anastasio, zoning and land use attorney, and the author of phillyzoning.com, Philly’s premiere zoning information website. On Philly Built, we’ll be talking with the folks on the front line of Philly’s great re-build: Planners, developers, elected officials, and the community leaders at the center of it all. en-us episodic Building and re-building Philly, one lot at a time. PhillyZoning.com Philly Built is a new podcast — premiering this spring — hosted by Vern Anastasio, zoning and land use attorney, and the author of phillyzoning.com, Philly’s premiere zoning information website. On Philly Built, we’ll be talking with the folks on the front line of Philly’s great re-build: Planners, developers, elected officials, and the community leaders at the center of it all. no PhillyZoning.com joey@philebrity.com Uh Oh, George Bochetto https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/34 8038ae30-8192-4da9-99ba-016ad79cc2da Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:45:00 -0500 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com Philadelphia's most prominent Trump supporter - attorney George Bochetto -- joins us to talk about his legal battle to stop bike lane protections and whether or not immigrant human beings deserve the same rights as the Rizzo & Columbus statues he sued to protect before facing removal. 47:56 no Philadelphia's most prominent Trump supporter - attorney George Bochetto -- joins us to talk about his legal battle to stop bike lane protections and whether or not immigrant human beings deserve the same rights as the Rizzo & Columbus statues he sued to protect before facing removal. Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities Philadelphia's most prominent Trump supporter - attorney George Bochetto -- joins us to talk about his legal battle to stop bike lane protections and whether or not immigrant human beings deserve the same rights as the Rizzo & Columbus statues he sued to protect before facing removal.

]]> Philadelphia's most prominent Trump supporter - attorney George Bochetto -- joins us to talk about his legal battle to stop bike lane protections and whether or not immigrant human beings deserve the same rights as the Rizzo & Columbus statues he sued to protect before facing removal.

]]> 6ABC's Maggie Kent On How To Do Philly Like A Local https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/33 a1fbfaa7-5cae-40b0-a375-ccccfc6b45ad Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:00:00 -0500 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com Philly native Maggie Kent of Action News (6ABC) joins us in a roundtable discussion about Philly's hidden treasures to visit, explore and dine. 50:01 no Philly native Maggie Kent of Action News (6ABC) joins us in a roundtable discussion about Philly's hidden treasures to visit, explore and dine. Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities Philly native Maggie Kent of Action News (6ABC) joins us in a roundtable discussion about Philly's hidden treasures to visit, explore and dine.

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]]> Philly City Councilmember and Working Families Party leader Kendra Brooks https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/32 2cb7d13c-1a9a-4a5b-a2a1-32e332b70df2 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0500 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com Councilmember Kendra Brooks talks about her problems with Mayor Parker's budget, her vision of Social Housing and Bob Brady's Wildwood Summer Bash as she leads the Working Families Party in Philadelphia. 34:41 no Councilmember Kendra Brooks talks about her problems with Mayor Parker's budget, her vision of Social Housing and Bob Brady's Wildwood Summer Bash as she leads the Working Families Party in Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities Councilmember Kendra Brooks talks about her problems with Mayor Parker's budget, her vision of Social Housing and Bob Brady's Wildwood Summer Bash as she leads the Working Families Party in Philadelphia.

]]> Councilmember Kendra Brooks talks about her problems with Mayor Parker's budget, her vision of Social Housing and Bob Brady's Wildwood Summer Bash as she leads the Working Families Party in Philadelphia.

]]> Jake Blumgart on the state of development in Philly https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/31 36b46b5f-e3fe-4607-87de-621a450a3afb Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com Inquirer real estate reporter Jake Blumgart joins us to talk about the Wanamaker building, the disaster at University of the Arts, Market East developement, Northern Liberties' new Piazza Alta and the commercial office crisis in center city... plus a report card for Mayor Parker. 44:34 no Inquirer real estate reporter Jake Blumgart joins us to talk about the Wanamaker building, the disaster at University of the Arts, Market East developement, Northern Liberties' new Piazza Alta and the commercial office crisis in center city... plus a report card for Mayor Parker. Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities Inquirer real estate reporter Jake Blumgart joins us to talk about the Wanamaker building, the disaster at University of the Arts, Market East developement, Northern Liberties' new Piazza Alta and the commercial office crisis in center city... plus a report card for Mayor Parker.

]]> Inquirer real estate reporter Jake Blumgart joins us to talk about the Wanamaker building, the disaster at University of the Arts, Market East developement, Northern Liberties' new Piazza Alta and the commercial office crisis in center city... plus a report card for Mayor Parker.

]]> Run For Something https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/30 9422fc34-3412-4493-a53a-989b61c0dd5f Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0500 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com Today on the show, we are joined by Melanie Rose of Run For Something, the organization helping folks all over the country get into (and win) local elected offices. 41:52 no Today on the show, we are joined by Melanie Rose of Run For Something, the organization helping folks all over the country get into (and win) local elected offices. Learn more about Run For Something by visiting runforsomething.net (runforsomething.net)! Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities Today on the show, we are joined by Melanie Rose of Run For Something, the organization helping folks all over the country get into (and win) local elected offices. Learn more about Run For Something by visiting [runforsomething.net](runforsomething.net)!

]]> Today on the show, we are joined by Melanie Rose of Run For Something, the organization helping folks all over the country get into (and win) local elected offices. Learn more about Run For Something by visiting [runforsomething.net](runforsomething.net)!

]]> A frank conversation with Larry Krasner https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/28 f1653cfa-edcd-4dce-8b4d-3d112c14e4fb Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:00:00 -0500 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joins us for a frank conversation about law, order and how he'll deal with the Trump administration's demands regarding immigration enforcement. 45:09 no Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joins us for a frank conversation about law, order and how he'll deal with the Trump administration's demands regarding immigration enforcement. Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joins us for a frank conversation about law, order and how he'll deal with the Trump administration's demands regarding immigration enforcement.

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]]> Philly Prognosis for 2025 with Daniel Pearson https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/27 90e8f23c-5a7a-4d2d-8ae1-6e121d6f27f7 Wed, 08 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com We welcome Daniel Pearson from the Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial board to discuss whether 2025 will be a happy new year for Chinatown, Philly’s Public Schools, SEPTA, the District Attorney and the current leadership of the city’s Democratic Party. 39:11 no We welcome Daniel Pearson from the Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial board to discuss whether 2025 will be a happy new year for Chinatown, Philly’s Public Schools, SEPTA, the District Attorney and the current leadership of the city’s Democratic Party. Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities We welcome Daniel Pearson from the Philadelphia Inquirer Editorial board to discuss whether 2025 will be a happy new year for Chinatown, Philly’s Public Schools, SEPTA, the District Attorney and the current leadership of the city’s Democratic Party.

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]]> FDR Park: Past, Present and Future https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/26 0cc521fa-4d49-4827-bdfe-2225ac8d4795 Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com We talk zoning, greening, growing and building in and around FDR park with real estate guru and Packer Park community leader Barbara Capozzi. 45:44 no We talk zoning, greening, growing and building in and around FDR park with real estate guru and Packer Park community leader Barbara Capozzi. Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities We talk zoning, greening, growing and building in and around FDR park with real estate guru and Packer Park community leader Barbara Capozzi.

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]]> Thanksgiving Leftovers: The FOOD Episode! https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/25 f622637e-20f0-4277-8321-69527a59f8be Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:00:00 -0500 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com On this special episode, Vern and Producer Joe go through all the great food recommendations they’ve received from guests in the first two seasons of Philly Built. 40:25 no Happy Holidays! To get into the eating/giving season, we're reprising our much-loved food episode. On this special episode, Vern and Producer Joe go through all the great food recommendations they’ve received from guests in the first two seasons of Philly Built. For those looking to investigate further, here’s where our guests recommended: Maria Quinones-Sanchez: Tierra Colombiana · Harrowgate Plaza Shopping Center · Isla Verde Philly Dena Driscoll: Mighty Bread Job Itzkowitz: Little Pete’s @ The Philadelphian Oscar Beisert: La Colombe Fishtown Mark Squilla: Ristorante Pesto Inga Saffron: Porco’s · a.kitchen Jamie Gauthier: Abyssinia Bar And Restaurant Chris Fetfatzes: Steak 48 · Dominic’s (SJ) · Joseph Leonard (NYC) Ali Perelman: Banh Mi & Bottles · The Good King & Le Caveau · Kalaya Victor Fiorillo: Upper Darby Strip Malls · Villa Di Roma · Clam Tavern (Clifton Heights)· H Mart Lauren Vidas: Zahav · Suraya · Kalaya Irfan Raza: Little Sicily II Judith Robinson: Maxwell’s Caribbean · South Joey Sweeney: Bloomsday · Sang Key Peking Duck House · Mish Mish Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com. Got a question about zoning in Philly? Hit us up! Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities Happy Holidays! To get into the eating/giving season, we're reprising our much-loved food episode. On this special episode, Vern and Producer Joe go through all the great food recommendations they’ve received from guests in the first two seasons of Philly Built.

For those looking to investigate further, here’s where our guests recommended:

Maria Quinones-Sanchez: Tierra Colombiana · Harrowgate Plaza Shopping Center · Isla Verde Philly

Dena Driscoll: Mighty Bread

Job Itzkowitz: Little Pete’s @ The Philadelphian

Oscar Beisert: La Colombe Fishtown

Mark Squilla: Ristorante Pesto

Inga Saffron: Porco’s · a.kitchen

Jamie Gauthier: Abyssinia Bar And Restaurant

Chris Fetfatzes: Steak 48 · Dominic’s (SJ) · Joseph Leonard (NYC)

Ali Perelman: Banh Mi & Bottles · The Good King & Le Caveau · Kalaya

Victor Fiorillo: Upper Darby Strip Malls · Villa Di Roma · Clam Tavern (Clifton Heights)· H Mart

Lauren Vidas: Zahav · Suraya · Kalaya

Irfan Raza: Little Sicily II

Judith Robinson: Maxwell’s Caribbean · South

Joey Sweeney: Bloomsday · Sang Key Peking Duck House · Mish Mish

Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com. Got a question about zoning in Philly? Hit us up!

]]> Happy Holidays! To get into the eating/giving season, we're reprising our much-loved food episode. On this special episode, Vern and Producer Joe go through all the great food recommendations they’ve received from guests in the first two seasons of Philly Built.

For those looking to investigate further, here’s where our guests recommended:

Maria Quinones-Sanchez: Tierra Colombiana · Harrowgate Plaza Shopping Center · Isla Verde Philly

Dena Driscoll: Mighty Bread

Job Itzkowitz: Little Pete’s @ The Philadelphian

Oscar Beisert: La Colombe Fishtown

Mark Squilla: Ristorante Pesto

Inga Saffron: Porco’s · a.kitchen

Jamie Gauthier: Abyssinia Bar And Restaurant

Chris Fetfatzes: Steak 48 · Dominic’s (SJ) · Joseph Leonard (NYC)

Ali Perelman: Banh Mi & Bottles · The Good King & Le Caveau · Kalaya

Victor Fiorillo: Upper Darby Strip Malls · Villa Di Roma · Clam Tavern (Clifton Heights)· H Mart

Lauren Vidas: Zahav · Suraya · Kalaya

Irfan Raza: Little Sicily II

Judith Robinson: Maxwell’s Caribbean · South

Joey Sweeney: Bloomsday · Sang Key Peking Duck House · Mish Mish

Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com. Got a question about zoning in Philly? Hit us up!

]]> The One About Corruption w/ author Brett Mandel https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/24 52dc3511-b2dd-4440-80f3-d00dade339e9 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0500 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com Author Brett Mandell joins Philly Built to explore Philadelphia's culture of government corruption in his book: Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting: A City's Struggle Against an Epithet. 43:09 no Author Brett Mandell joins Philly Built to explore Philadelphia's culture of government corruption in his book: Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting: A City's Struggle Against an Epithet. (https://tupress.temple.edu/books/philadelphia-corrupt-and-consenting) Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com (https://phillyzoning.com/). Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities Author Brett Mandell joins Philly Built to explore Philadelphia's culture of government corruption in his book: Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting: A City's Struggle Against an Epithet.

Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com.

]]> Author Brett Mandell joins Philly Built to explore Philadelphia's culture of government corruption in his book: Philadelphia, Corrupt and Consenting: A City's Struggle Against an Epithet.

Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com.

]]> Vision Zero with Chris Gale of the Bicycle Coalition of Philadelphia https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/23 f24f3c9a-da11-4815-8d5b-fc37c28b72a0 Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:00:00 -0500 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com Chris Gale, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, joins us to talk about Vision Zero Philly, a road infrastructure and engineering plan to ensure cars, bikes and pedestrians safely coexist on the streets of Philadelphia. 47:12 no Chris Gale, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia (https://bicyclecoalition.org/), joins us to talk about Vision Zero Philly, a road infrastructure and engineering plan to ensure cars, bikes and pedestrians safely coexist on the streets of Philadelphia. Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com (https://phillyzoning.com/). Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities Chris Gale, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, joins us to talk about Vision Zero Philly, a road infrastructure and engineering plan to ensure cars, bikes and pedestrians safely coexist on the streets of Philadelphia.

Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com.

]]> Chris Gale, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, joins us to talk about Vision Zero Philly, a road infrastructure and engineering plan to ensure cars, bikes and pedestrians safely coexist on the streets of Philadelphia.

Philly Built is brought to you by PhillyZoning.com.

]]> Everything You Wanted To Know About Voting In Philly But Were Afraid To Ask https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/22 72c13b70-ed32-4c5f-8c08-1c44646c57eb Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:00:00 -0400 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com Welcome to Season 4 of Philly Built! 53:32 no On the Philly Built Season 4 premiere, we talk about everything that makes our general election work in Philly with Democratic Committeeperson Sarah Anton and Ben Geffen, Senior Attorney at the Public Interest Law Center (https://pubintlaw.org/). Philly Built is brough to you by PhillyZoning.com (https://phillyzoning.com/). Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities On the Philly Built Season 4 premiere, we talk about everything that makes our general election work in Philly with Democratic Committeeperson Sarah Anton and Ben Geffen, Senior Attorney at the Public Interest Law Center.

Philly Built is brough to you by PhillyZoning.com.

]]> On the Philly Built Season 4 premiere, we talk about everything that makes our general election work in Philly with Democratic Committeeperson Sarah Anton and Ben Geffen, Senior Attorney at the Public Interest Law Center.

Philly Built is brough to you by PhillyZoning.com.

]]> Why Philly's Summer Of 2026 Should Be On Your Radar Now https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/21 4dd5a34f-510d-4f2e-8327-605d2fb924a4 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:00:00 -0400 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com On the third season finale, we dive deep into the plans, parties and neighborhood programs being developed for the Summer of 2026 -- when Philadelphia takes center stage for the FIFA World Cup, the MLB All-Star Game and America's 250th birthday celebration. 49:33 no On the third season finale, we dive deep into the plans, parties and neighborhood programs being developed for the Summer of 2026 -- when Philadelphia takes center stage for the FIFA World Cup, the MLB All-Star Game and America's 250th birthday celebration. Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities On the third season finale, we dive deep into the plans, parties and neighborhood programs being developed for the Summer of 2026 -- when Philadelphia takes center stage for the FIFA World Cup, the MLB All-Star Game and America's 250th birthday celebration.

]]> On the third season finale, we dive deep into the plans, parties and neighborhood programs being developed for the Summer of 2026 -- when Philadelphia takes center stage for the FIFA World Cup, the MLB All-Star Game and America's 250th birthday celebration.

]]> Carla Robinson and the Power of Hyperlocal Media https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/20 3542675b-ce16-4065-85b4-caeb40aaa65e Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com We examine the power of neighborhood-based media with the Chestnut Hill Local's Carla Robinson, as we discuss Septa train cuts, dirty water supply and a phantom zoning RCO in Northwest Philadelphia. 51:41 no We examine the power of neighborhood-based media with the Chestnut Hill Local's Carla Robinson, as we discuss Septa train cuts, dirty water supply and a phantom zoning RCO in Northwest Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities We examine the power of neighborhood-based media with the Chestnut Hill Local's Carla Robinson, as we discuss Septa train cuts, dirty water supply and a phantom zoning RCO in Northwest Philadelphia.

]]> We examine the power of neighborhood-based media with the Chestnut Hill Local's Carla Robinson, as we discuss Septa train cuts, dirty water supply and a phantom zoning RCO in Northwest Philadelphia.

]]> Philly Zoning Mailbag https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/19 15059d15-fa04-4eb4-8bbb-ddb58ab7969c Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com We open the email inbox at phillyzoning.com to tackle your questions about zoning, affordable housing, community opposition and much more! 46:55 no We open the email inbox at phillyzoning.com (https://phillyzoning.com/) to tackle your questions about zoning, affordable housing, community opposition and much more! Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities We open the email inbox at phillyzoning.com to tackle your questions about zoning, affordable housing, community opposition and much more!

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]]> What To Expect When You're Expecting Cherelle Parker w/ Leigh Whitaker https://phillybuilt.fireside.fm/18 56221278-8941-42b7-bfaa-075835965859 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:00:00 -0500 PhillyZoning.com full PhillyZoning.com On this episode, we get into what to expect when you’re expecting Cherelle Parker as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor with Government Relations pro and member of Mayor Parker’s transition team, Leigh Whitaker. 45:47 no On this episode, we get into what to expect when you’re expecting Cherelle Parker as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor with Government Relations pro and member of Mayor Parker’s transition team, Leigh Whitaker. Philadelphia, Philly, development, buildings, safe streets, livable cities On this episode, we get into what to expect when you’re expecting Cherelle Parker as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor with Government Relations pro and member of Mayor Parker’s transition team, Leigh Whitaker.

]]> On this episode, we get into what to expect when you’re expecting Cherelle Parker as Philadelphia’s 100th mayor with Government Relations pro and member of Mayor Parker’s transition team, Leigh Whitaker.

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