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A bunch of new environmental proposals in DC could change the way you drive, bike, and even cook. Jacob Fenston from WAMU is here to give us the lay of the land.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frust...

D.C. has the fourth highest fetal mortality rate in the US. And while it’s mostly Black babies who are dying in the District, it’s an issue that says a lot about how resources and care are allotted in the city. Journalist Candace Montague has been talking to parents who lost children about their experiences and what can be done.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning ne...

We’re LIVE at The Square Food Hall to bring you our guide to February in DC. Jade Womack of the Clockout DC instagram account talks us through which activities are worth braving the cold for this month. Become a member of City Cast DC to get bonus content (like from our live taping!) and first dibs on live events. Sign up here for just $8/month. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up fo...

D.C. is on the verge of passing a new traffic law that's supposed to actually stop people from speeding in the city. It means your car could be booted even if your tickets are all paid, but proponents say that’s a necessary price to pay after a year with 52 traffic fatalities. Axios’ Cuneyt Dil explains whether this will actually make D.C.'s streets any safer.  Want some more DC news? Then make su...

The Washington Post’s Emily Davies and City Cast contributor Dan Reed join us to talk about carjackings, whether D.C. should tear down Capital One Arena, and — even though it’s cold outside — the newest calendar of outdoor concerts once it warms up. And big news! We're hosting our first live event of 2024! It’s on Saturday, Feb. 3 at The Square Food Hall. Come meet the team and enjoy free hot choc...

February is here, and heart-shaped decor is everywhere. We wanted to have a whole episode dedicated to Valentine’s Day planning! Cornelia Poku is here with some suggestions for people who love Valentine’s Day, hate Valentine’s Day, and everyone in between.  Follow Cornelia Poku (@blackgirlsexploredc) on Twitter for more amazing DC recs. And big news! We're hosting our first live event of 2024! It’...

People in D.C. aren't shy about talking about how much they make. And D.C. recently passed a law requiring employers to post salary ranges, which will go into effect this June. Last March, we chatted with Hannah Williams, the woman behind the Salary Transparency TikTok account, about why she covers salary transparency, why it’s important and what she wants to see in these kinds of salary transpare...

Crime is on everyone’s mind, a bunch of CVS’ are closing in DC, and the owner of the Washington Wizards and Caps is defending his decision to move the teams out of D.C. The City Cast DC team is here to break down a crazy week in news. Check out our previous episode about DC’s massive new crime bill. It goes to a vote on Feb. 6. And big news! We're hosting our first live event of 2024! It’s on Satu...

We’re talking about a fight over a cannabis dispensary that some parents say is too close to their kids’ school. But the real story is that the city hasn’t quite gotten its head around the sea change in laws and norms dealing with weed. Axios’ Anna Spiegel has been reporting on it and stopped by to give us the lay of the land. And big news! In one week, we're hosting our first one of 2024! It’s on...

We’re talking about Washingtonian’s annual ranking of best restaurants with the magazine’s lead critic, our pal Ann Limpert. Plus, we’re also going to talk again about lane enforcement — but, get this, we’re talking bus lanes, not bike lanes. And there’s an update on the sexual harassment investigation in the mayor’s office.  And big news! In one week, we're hosting our first one of 2024! It’s on...

If you’ve spent any time recently at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro station, you might have noticed something about the signage: It’s different! And the new look is coming to a station near you. The system is rolling out one of the biggest visual changes in its history. We talked with Sarah Meyer, Metro’s new Chief Experience Officer, about the hidden-in-plain-sight magic of subway signs — and how this...

Conversations about the Caps and Wizards potentially moving to Virginia are just one more strike against D.C.’s downtown as a meaningful destination. Most of us only seem to go down there to run errands or visit specific spots. But the city IS working on making downtown a more livable place. In May, Tristan Navera from the Washington Biz Journal explained how that could work. Like what we do? Sign...

A pretty popular restaurant group in D.C. just dropped its “Initiative 82” service fee after it was sued over it. Washingtonian’s Jessica Sidman is here to explain what happened there. Plus, we talk through the chaos of the boil water advisory this weekend, and try to agree on what makes a “REAL” Washingtonian. Like what we do? Sign up to be a member and get exclusive perks like first dibs on live...

We love our furry friends here in D.C. But sadly, there have been at least 11 dognappings in the city already in 2024 and thieves are going after one breed in particular. As a small dog owner, for Axios’ Mimi Montgomery who has been following this story, it’s personal.  Like what we do? Sign up to be a member and get exclusive perks like first dibs on live tapings. Speaking of! We are having our f...

There’s more worry about the future of downtown DC. Plus: Snow! It snowed, and might snow again, and people in the city have thoughts about how we handled it. And we’re also talking about the joys of pocket parks, and how there’s a new one on the horizon. Check out the local reporting that powers our roundups: NBC Washington has you covered on all the details surrounding Fannie Mae leaving. Capita...

What IS the best cupcake in D.C.? We tested a bunch of them, for scientific reasons of course, to figure out which one is worth splurging for. Like what we do? Sign up to be a member and get exclusive perks like first dibs on live tapings. Speaking of! We are having our first one of 2024! It’s on Saturday, Feb. 3 at The Square Food Hall. Come meet the team and enjoy food/drink specials at noon, an...

Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto just introduced a massive 90-page crime bill to counter the uptick in homicides, carjackings, and petty theft across the city. Emily Davies, crime reporter at the Washington Post, explains what’s in it and whether or not it will really make D.C. safer.  Like what we do? Sign up to be a member and get exclusive perks like first dibs on live tapings. Speaking of! We...

Sometimes the most interesting buildings in a great city are the ones that didn’t get built. Like the Lincoln Pyramid, the Washington Pedestal, and the grand idea called Dolphin America. We’re talking with architectural historian Martin Moeller about Unbuilt Washington — the grand ideas that, sometimes luckily, shaped our city by never getting off the drawing board. Plus, at the end of the episode...

DC is making plans — a little late — about the future of Chinatown. Plus, some changes to DC traffic policy are on the horizon. And it’s about to be MLK day. We have a roundup of ways you can spend the day volunteering. Our roundups are powered by all the stellar local reporting in the area: Check out the Mayor’s announcement about the Chinatown Task Force. WTOP breaks down the new STEER Amendment...

Composting can seem like a smelly, messy, complicated affair. But City Cast DC Contributor Abi Newhouse tells us that in D.C., it’s easier than it seems and could make a whole world of difference to both local farmers and consumers. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. And we’d love to fe...

Most gyms in D.C. are expensive. It’s a bummer, especially if your New Year's Resolution involves getting out and moving more. But don’t worry! Because D.C. actually has all kinds of free workouts to get you out of your house and feeling good. Onose Ijewere creator of the popular D.C. Instagram account HighVibesDC, has been tracking D.C.’s free workout options and shares her favorites.  Check out...

In today’s Tuesday roundup, the team breaks down what’s going on with the Washington Post buyouts, a Herndon woman digging tunnels under her home, and the return of Barnes and Noble to Georgetown.  As always, local news powers all of our roundups: Washingtonian breaks down the Washington Post buyouts. Check out Aura Bogado’s investigation into the Herndon tunnel girl. And the Washington Business J...

It’s the season of in-and-out lists, and Washingtonian food editor Jessica Sidman and City Cast DC Senior Producer Julia Karron are here to break down their thoughts on what’s hot and not in D.C. food and culture this year. And be sure to check out Sidman’s full compilation of restaurant ins and outs for 2024. Like what we do? Sign up to be a member and get exclusive perks like first dibs on live...

There’s a recall effort against a liberal DC Councilmember, more agita about shoplifting teens, and…snow! Or maybe not? Yep, it’s January and Axios’ Cuneyt Dil and contributor Dan Reed are joining us to talk about weird DC weather patterns.  As always, our roundups are powered by all the stellar local reporting: Cuneyt Dil from Axios had this scoop on the potential recall effort of Councilmember C...

People in D.C. are working from home pretty often. So why does it seem like traffic is getting worse? It turns out the pandemic changes have altered commuting in surprising and sometimes weird ways. Washington Post transportation reporter Ian Duncan is here to explain just who’s on the road — and when.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested...