City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
Perfect Fourth of July picnics
June 28, 2023
Heads up, neighbor. The Southwest BID just launched a rideshare service around the waterfront that’s free for all of July. You can call it using an app, like an Uber, but instead you get a cute little electric buggy.
What's CITY Talking About?
Even MORE Falcicchio Harassment Allegations
A third woman has accused John Falcicchio, Mayor Muriel Bowser's former top aide, of sexual harassment. This woman was seeking contracts with the D.C. government when she says Falcicchio propositioned her for sex, revealed his genitals, and denied her business opportunities when she refused. A city investigation has already substantiated two other accusations of sexual harassment by Falcicchio. [Washington City Paper]
- Catch up quick on the city’s investigation into Falcicchio, and tune in to City Cast DC tomorrow for analysis on what this says about how the mayor’s office runs.
LGBTQ+ Curriculum Controversies
The D.C. State Board of Education voted last week to revise the social studies education standards for the first time in 20 years. The new standards call for teaching to reflect the contributions and experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. Meanwhile, in Montgomery County, several religious groups rallied at yesterday’s school board meeting in protest of the county’s new gender and sexuality curriculum. [The Washington Blade/WTOP]
Marvel vs DC (Traffic)
A Marvel movie is filming in D.C. this week, causing road closures through Thursday morning. The restrictions are mainly near the White House. Many speculate that a Captain America movie is to blame. Exciting news for superhero lovers; bad news for drivers. [WTOP]
What To Do
🔪 Knife Skills 101 | Wednesday | 6 - 7:30 p.m.
You might not be the owner of the Original Beef, but this class will have you chopping onions and shouting “yes, chef!” with the pros. [$45, Capitol Hill]
👯 Free Barre | Wednesday | 5:30 p.m.
Bring your mat and water bottle to the M Street Courtyard for a free Barre class. [Free, West End]
🍷 Taste of France | Thursday | 6 - 8 p.m.
Head to the French Embassy for an evening of fine French wine. [$120, Georgetown]
🪩 Beyoncé Dance Night | Friday | 9 p.m.
Celebrate Queen B's latest masterpiece and the ballroom, disco, and techno scenes that inspired it. [$20, U Street Corridor]
Today on City Cast
Why D.C. Traffic Enforcement is Such A Mess
Traffic fatalities in D.C. are up 50% this year, but enforcement is way down. Now, the city is sending out texts and mail to high-risk drivers, to remind them to obey the law. Jordan Pascale, transportation reporter at WAMU, is here to explain why D.C.’s traffic enforcement is so haphazard and what’s being done about it.
Oh, the places you’ll go! Did you know you can take an intercity bus non-stop all the way to Miami? Actually, you can take an intercity bus to 50+ places out of D.C. Sure, it's slower and less comfy than the train, but boy, is it cheap.
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Today’s newsletter was edited by Priyanka Tilve and news was written by Susannah Brown.
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