A secret garden bar and other openings

What's CITY Talking About?

Ex-Deputy Mayor Harassment Investigation

A city investigation has found that Mayor Muriel Bowser’s former top aide John Falcicchio sexually harassed an employee. It also alleges that he "used the workplace as a 'dating pool." Falcicchio resigned abruptly in March after the harassment claim was filed. Before that, he’d been leading the rollout of Bowser’s “comeback plan” for downtown D.C. [Axios/City Cast DC 🎧]

Youth Homicides on the Rise

Eleven children have been shot and killed in D.C. already this year, putting the city on track to outpace last year’s youth homicide numbers. Just this past weekend, two teenagers were killed by gun violence. Overall, violent crime in the District has spiked 21% this year. [Washington Post 🔒]

D.C Police Chief Candidates Emerge

The search for D.C’s new police chief has reportedly yielded two internal candidates: Morgan C. Kane, a 25-year veteran who oversees part of the patrol bureau and Pamela A. Smith, the head of MPD’s Homeland Security Bureau. Officials are not commenting on other candidates, including external possibilities. [Washington Post 🔒]

• D.C.’s new police chief will have their work cut out for them. Here’s what Bowser is prioritizing in the search. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Around the Clock Drinking, I Mean, Soccer

D.C. bars will be allowed to stay open 24 hours a day for the Women’s World Cup. The month-long tournament begins on July 20 in Australia and New Zealand. The extended hours will help D.C. residents gather to watch despite the time difference. D.C. allowed bars to stay open last year for the Men’s World Cup as well. [Barred In DC/City Cast DC 🎧]

What To Do

✂️ Collage N’ Chill | Wednesday | 7 - 10 p.m.

Hang out with friends, make collages, and celebrate Pride at this event at Dwell DC. [Free, Trinidad]

🎞️ Dancing the Twist | Thursday | 9 - 11 p.m.

Bring your own blanket to this screening of ​​”Dancing the Twist in Bamako,” about a young socialist who falls for a woman fleeing a forced marriage. [Free, Anacostia]

🎣 Night Fishing | Friday | 5 - 8 p.m.

Staff will provide bait, tackle, and rods at Diamond Teague Park and then teach you how to fish. [Free, Navy Yard]

🪩 K-pop Club Night | Friday | 8 p.m.

Union Stage is hosting this K-pop club night for one night only, with special guest Yuka K.  [$20, The Wharf]

Today on City Cast

Why DCPL is Hosting a Dino Roaring Contest

It’s dinosaur roar competition time at the DCPL! In the past, the contest has been so popular it’s gone global. The children’s librarian behind it, Elaine Pelton, explains what that says about D.C., and how you can join in.