Similar to "runs in the family". Usually used when talking about a great person, as well as a great city.
Person 1: When did those Alameda kids get so good at baseball?
Person 2: They've always been good. It runs in the city!
Those kids are so good at baseball. Must run in the city.
Person 2: They've always been good. It runs in the city!
Those kids are so good at baseball. Must run in the city.
by awkwardacademia March 31, 2009