About this episode
Portland may not be known as a 24-hour city, but a strong bar, live music, and strip club scene are still key to its culture. About 16 U.S. cities have hired night time economy directors, or “night mayors,” to manage and boost nightlife, and it’s paying off. Today we're talking with Philadelphia's night time economy director Raheem Manning about how he keeps his city going after dark, and whether Portland should follow suit. Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here . Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm , or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448 . Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland , and be sure to follow us on Instagram . Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise . Learn more about the sponsors of this March 24th episode: Bookshop.org - Use code CITYCAST to get 15% off your next order Get Lit at the Beach