Public housing director quits amidst turmoil

What's CITY Talking About?

The Fight Over K Street NW

City officials are divided over the K Street Transitway project which has been Mayor Muriel Bowser’s favorite child since before the pandemic. The project would build separate bus lanes on K Street between 12th and 21st streets, to help office commuters and (hopefully) revitalize downtown. But D.C. council would rather use the money to make Metrobuses free, saying that’s better for low-income workers. Where do you think the funding should go? [City Cast DC 🎧]

DCHA Director Steps Down

D.C. Housing Authority Director Brenda Donald is stepping down during a tumultuous time for the agency. It’s been accused of overpaying landlords, failing to maintain “decent, safe, and sanitary” housing for residents, and struggling to expediently update its decade-old waitlist. After less than two years in the role, Donald plans to leave this summer before her contract ends  and has not explained why. [DCist/City Cast DC 🎧]

Red Line Riders Rejoice

Starting on Monday, Red Line trains will arrive every six minutes during weekday morning and afternoon rush hours. This is the second increase of train frequencies in six weeks as Metro works to address intense crowding. [Washington Post 🔒]

It’s Like TSA, But At School

Prince William County School Board unanimously voted to install weapon detection screeners in all middle and high schools by the fall. The scanners, which are used in more than 200 schools across the country, are expected to cost about $10.7 million. The county has been contemplating new safety measures in the aftermath of recent school shootings across the U.S. [WTOP]

What To Do

💃 Cinco de Mayo Night | Today | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Head to The Parks Historic at Walter Reed for this salsa night celebration with optional lessons from a professional dance team. [Free, Takoma]

🖼️ Do You See Me! | Today | 6 - 9 p.m.

Dupont Underground is opening its latest exhibition. S. Abbas Shobeiri presents 'Do You See Me! Paintings of Postpartum Trauma and Healing'. [Free, Dupont]

🛍️ So Good Market | Today - Sunday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

This local market collab featuring jewelry, art prints, and clothing, will run all weekend. [Free, Union Market]

🪩 Block Party | Tomorrow | 12 - 6 p.m.

Enjoy a live DJ set, community arts and workshops, belly laughs in the beer garden, food trucks, and a mini film fest. [Free, NoMa]

🐶 Running of the Chihuahuas | Tomorrow | 2 - 5 p.m.

Small dogs, big fun. The iconic Chihuahua race is back at the Wharf along with a Pacifico beer garden, a DJ, and pet photo booth. [Free, The Wharf]

Avalon Centennial Gala | Tomorrow | 5:30 p.m

The Avalon Theatre is celebrating 100 years with a gala and silent film screening with live music accompaniment. [$74, Chevy Chase]

• Related: learn about the theater's history and impact on yesterday's City Cast DC episode!

🏺 Student Pottery Market | Sunday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Eastern Market Potters is transforming its studio into a showroom to share student work. Pick up a gift for Mother's Day or for yourself. [Free, Eastern Market]

🎮 Video Game Music | Sunday | 1 p.m.

Washington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra will be at Eastern Market Metro Park playing classics from Legend of Zelda, Super Mario, Final Fantasy, and indie games. [Free, Eastern Market]

🎨 Persian Art Fair | Sunday | 2 - 6 p.m.The Vienna Community Center will have dozens of local crafters and artisans, as well as a DJ, food, and drinks. [Free, Vienna]

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Today on City Cast

D.C.'s Public Transit Feud, New Food Halls, and the XFL Final

Budget negotiations over public transit are getting spicy. It’s coming down to DC Council’s free Metrobus plan versus the redesign of K Street downtown. Our team breaks it all down. Plus, we’re talking new restaurant openings, and DC News Now’s Brandy Flores joins to chat about D.C.’s most underrated team, the Defenders.