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City Cast DC
City Cast DC is the daily, local audio companion you knew DC needed.. Washingtonians are deeply passionate about our city, whose story is still being written, and City Cast DC is here to tell it. Every weekday morning, our hosts Michael Schaffer and Bridget Todd will engage people from all over the eight wards in conversation about DC’s crises and its beauty, both literal and figurative. It’ll have the feel of eavesdropping on an energetic and informative coffee shop chat, except that with City…
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DC Meets Housing Goal, Amtrak’s Union Station, Best of DC
DC has surprised itself by building a lot of housing. Plus, Amtrak’s officially taken over Union Station, there’s a new lawsuit that might — maybe? — speed up…
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Your Guide to August in DC
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a whole guide for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to our City Cast DC community. August is a…
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How Pickleball Is Dividing Neighborhoods
Montgomery County Public Schools just announced that pickleball will be a varsity sport during the fall 2024 season. So in anticipation of more thunking and…
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Best Breakfast Sandwiches, ANC Struggles, and DC Vacant Property Solutions
The city is trying to buy up vacant lots to repurpose them, but have they made a mistake somewhere along the way? Plus, would you, yes YOU, run to represent…
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DC’s Former Mayor Thinks the City Needs Federal Help
Tony Willliams became D.C. mayor at a time of crisis in 1998 and was credited with turning around the city government during his eight years in office. Well…
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Netanyahu’s Visit, Georgetown Mansion Controversy, and DMV Made Festival
In today’s roundup, we’re talking about how the Nethanyahu visit disrupted local D.C., a catfight over a Georgetown mansion, and what you need to know about…
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DC Sports Gambling Is Getting A Makeover
There’s more conflict over DC’s weird sports-betting system — and it’s worth paying attention to even if you never gamble, because it says a lot about how the…
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Why Thieves in DC Are Targeting One Dog Breed
Dognappings in the District have become all too common over the past year, and thieves are going after one breed in particular. As a small dog owner, this…
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Best DC Restaurants, New DCA Flights, and Is ‘Stand Right, Walk Left’ Dead?
DC held its annual restaurant awards, the RAMMYs, on Sunday, and the City Cast team is here to debrief the wins and losses. Plus, DCA is getting five new…
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How To Save Your Favorite Corner Store
The building that houses Hana Market at U Street NW and 17th Street NW is up for sale, and it got us thinking about how vulnerable corner markets are to real…
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Melted Metro Rails, RIP Silver Spring, and Local Olympians
The gang is here to talk about the hot hot heat and the not-so-hot future of Silver Spring. And the Olympics are about to start! We’ve got a list of who you…
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Can DC Develop Without Gentrifying?
D.C. is in the process of rethinking a part of town called North Capitol Crossroads. And for those of you who think urban planning is a case of big-shot…
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Who Makes DC’s Best Pupusa?
D.C. is a city known for its pupusas. So from El Tamarindo to La Casita, who’s got the best one? The City Cast DC team taste-tested them all (for science!) to…
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Ex-DCist Reporters Launch Worker-Led News Outlet
A few months ago, when the news site DCist abruptly shut down, it was a shock. So we were intrigued by the rumors that a bunch of former DCist employees were…
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Trump's Radical Plan to 'Takeover' DC
It doesn’t get a lot of attention compared to other stuff going on in the presidential election, but Donald Trump has made a number of radical proposals for…
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Severed Thumb Murder, National Mall Expansion, and A Summer Peak Bloom
We’re talking about the future of the Mall, a spate of weird crime stories, and why you need to go to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens right now. Come hang out…
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What Happened to the DMV's ‘Black Promised Land’?
For decades, Prince George’s County has been a top draw for Black professionals looking for a suburban life. But lately its demographics have been changing in…
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How DC’s Moped Boom Affects You
Police are clamping down amid a massive boom in moped riders. But it turns out it’s not just a new way of commuting — mopeds are at the core of a trend in…
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Your DC Summer Essentials
School’s out, the first big holiday of the summer is past us, and it feels like endless days of humidity lie ahead. So we sat down with food and travel writer…
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Where’s the Best Coffee In DC?
There are so many places to get coffee in DC, it’s a real cafe hot spot. And digital creator Domonique Panton of As Told By Dom is making it her mission to…
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Here's What the Entire Country Is Talking About
City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from all 13 City Cast daily local podcast hubs to talk about what stories they’re watching in their hometowns…
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DC’s Secret Oasis
Crispus Attucks Park in Northeast D.C. is a great place to spend your 4th of July holiday, so we’re revisiting our episode with Tyrone Goodwyn, who helped…
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Rats Invade Dupont Homes, Office Conversions, and Swimming in the Anacostia
What’s happening with converting D.C.’s office buildings, rats in Dupont Circle apartments, and swimming in the Anacostia River? To get into all of it, City…
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Your Guide to July In DC
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast community. Happy July…
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Police Drones, New Bike Trails, and Melting Lincoln
DC police are getting drones, DC bicyclists are getting a new trail, and Abraham Lincoln has melted! Washington City Paper’s Alex Koma and City Cast’s Julia…
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Why Georgetown Doesn’t Have A Metro Stop, And Other Explanations
If you live on the Red Line, you know it’s been a summer of Metro closures — which makes it a great time to check out one of our favorite early City Cast…
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Is Crafting The New Drinking?
Did you spend a bunch of money on craft supplies in the early parts of the pandemic that you never really used? Whether you’re an aspiring crafter or a…
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Why Metro is Extra Slow Right Now. Plus, Compass Coffee Backlash, and DC's New Library
A D.C. coffee shop is alleged of kicking anti-union efforts into overdrive, the heat is making Metro slow its roll, and the Folger Shakespeare Library is…
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DC's New Financial Plan for Crime, Downtown, and Housing
We’ve got a budget for 2025! And it’s very different from the one that we talked about with Mayor Bowser. The Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler is here…
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Bagel Shop Zoning Battle, Commanders Stadium Study, and Heat Wave
We’ve got a zoning battle in Georgetown over bagels, we’ve got a copy of the sports economic study, and we all have to find a way to survive the heat wave…
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The Problem with Giant's Latest Security Measure
Since May of this year, Giant has banned bags above a certain size to crack down on shoplifting. For shoppers like our host, Bridget, this means not only an…
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Speed Cameras Are Actually Working. Plus, DC’s Budget, and Juneteenth
Are all those new speed cameras making an impact? Plus, we need to hash out D.C.’s new budget, and how to celebrate Juneteenth! To dig into all of this, we’re…
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Why DC Kids Are Skipping School
Absentee rates at D.C. schools have gone absolutely off the charts. Everyone agrees it’s a problem, but there’s a lot of disagreement about how to fix it…
City Cast DCWaPo’s Pivot, Parks Quest Continues, and DC Chefs Sweep Awards
The Washington Post is making news, we’ve got James Beard award winners in our own backyard, and we get an update on the ultimate park's quest. Ann Limpert…
City Cast DCWhat’s the Point of Pocket Parks?
It’s D.C. Parks Week sponsored by Casey Trees, a week of coverage celebrating D.C.’s green spaces. D.C. was recently named the country’s best big city park…
City Cast DCHow To Forage Your Next Meal in the DMV
It’s Parks Week sponsored by Casey Trees! A week of coverage celebrating DC’s green spaces. If you’re hearing more about foraging lately but don’t know where…
City Cast DCIs Congress Caving on Weed? Plus, Tornadoes and Reality TV
It’s Parks Week sponsored by Casey Trees! A week of coverage celebrating DC’s green spaces. In today’s roundup, we dig into a potential change in D.C.’s weed…
City Cast DCCould DC Lose Its Forests?
It’s Parks Week sponsored by Casey Trees! A week of coverage celebrating D.C.’s green spaces. A recent study says 9 of 11 forests in DC could face failure of…
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Election Results, New Pet Rules, and Pride Parade Tips
We’re talking election results, pet policies and pride month with City Paper’s Alex Koma and Hey DC’s Kaela Cote-Stemmerman. Want some more DC news? Then make…
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Are DC's Best Restaurants Plant-Based?
Are you vegan? Vegan-curious? Or just likely to go out to dinner with a vegan? Tom Sietsema from the Washington Post is here to talk through the best of DC’s…
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The Best Thrift Spots in the DMV, Plus Election Results
There are so many thrift stores throughout the DMV area! So we connected with Sidney Hui, owner of Disco Loft, to lay out our guide for thrifting in DC. Plus…
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Gas Leaks Shut Down School, SunTrust Plaza, and Canceled Reservation Charges
Gas leaks at a D.C. elementary school, more news on the Adams Morgan SunTrust plaza development, and can you be charged for skipping your dinner reservations?…
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How the 11th Street Bridge Will Change DC
The 11th Street Bridge Park will link Capitol Hill and Navy Yard with the Anacostia and Fairlawn neighborhoods. We spoke with Ronald Moten from Don’t Mute DC…
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Panda-monium, DC’s 2025 Budget, and the Best Parks in the Nation
Washington is elated about getting its pandas back, and City Cast CEO David Plotz is here to rain on their parade. On the other hand, there’s also a new report…
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Your Guide to June In DC
If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast community. It’s officially…
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DC Primary Races to Watch
It’s election season in D.C.! Washington City Paper’s Alex Koma is here to give us the low-down on the city’s hottest races before you head to the polls on…
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A 21st Century Battle Over Merging Schools in DC
Two Capitol Hill area elementary schools - Maury and Miner- could merge thanks to D.C.’s redistricting of school lines. And some parents are pissed. Lauren…
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Mayor Bowser Exclusive: From Budget Cuts To Disapproval Ratings
We’d usually be doing our Friday News Roundup, but instead we’re sitting down with the Mayor of D.C., Muriel Bowser. She invited us to her office in the Wilson…
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The Ultimate "Sick Day" in DC
If you've ever seen Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, you know nothing beats sick day shenanigans. So how would you spend a sick day in D.C.? We’ve got tried and true…
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DC’s Best Long Weekend Escapes
With the long weekend ahead of us, it could be the perfect time to take a quick trip away from the city. A while back, travel writer Tim Ebner joined us to…
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Councilmember Charles Allen Strikes Back
If you listened to our episode about the campaign to recall Councilmember Charles Allen, you might have been wondering “what does Allen have to say about all…
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The Case to Recall Councilmember Charles Allen
No member of the D.C. Council has ever been recalled. But there’s a group of Capitol Hill residents who want to recall Ward 6 councilmember, Charles Allen, who…
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Falcicchio Fallout, MD Senate Race, and a New Nats Owner?
Channel 4’s Mark Segraves joins us to talk about the last aftershocks — we hope — from a scandal in the mayor’s office, a Maryland race that just might be…
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The Best DC Meals Under $10
It’s getting more and more expensive to eat out in the city. Luckily, DC native Big Schlim’s viral videos are shining a light on the best cheap eats in the…
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What to Do if You See a Bear in DC
A bear, affectionately named Otis, was seen in Brookland last week. This is the third black bear sighting in the DMV in less than two weeks! We chatted with…
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More DCA Flights, Big Bus Changes, Dating App Decline
More flights out of DCA, big changes to D.C.’s buses and is everyone in D.C. giving up on dating apps? Washington Business Journal’s Nate Doughty joins the…
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DC's Budget Director Defends Massive Cuts
It’s local budget season in D.C. But don’t let your eyes glaze over quite yet! D.C.’s mayor has proposed a bunch of cuts to fix a $700 million deficit. Her…
City Cast DCFrom City Cast Denver: Introducing ‘Lauren Boebert Can’t Lose’
Hey there! We are excited to share the trailer for a new special limited series from our friends and colleagues at City Cast Denver. If you’re a fan of what we…
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Revamping Chinatown, MPD vs Protesters, and Uber Wait Times
D.C. is considering a major revamp of Chinatown. The team is here to lay out the options. Plus, we detail the controversy over D.C. police and the George…
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One Year In, Was I-82 a Mistake?
It’s been a year since D.C. voters passed I-82, a referendum to phase out tipped minimum wage. The transition has been rough, largely because no one agrees on…