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July 6, 2023
Good morning, neighbor! The Library of Congress is starting its “Summer Movies on the Lawn” series tonight with my favorite Marvel movie of all time, “Iron Man.” Screenings start at sundown every Thursday, with live music beforehand. Of course, D.C. has tons of outdoor screening options, so here’s our guide to help you pick.
What's CITY Talking About?
Fatal July 4 Shootings
There were a series of deadly shootings across the District on the Fourth of July. Four men were killed in separate incidents, and another shooting in Northeast D.C. left nine people injured. The fatalities bring D.C. to a total of at least eight homicides in the first four days of July. [Washington Post🔒/WTOP]
- Related: D.C. crime is set to break records this year, in a bad way, and the city still needs a new police chief. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Beware of D.C. Dog Stealing
Two French Bulldogs were stolen from their owners at gunpoint in Southwest D.C. on Monday. Immediately before this incident, the suspects had unsuccessfully attempted to steal another person’s dog by grabbing the leash from them. [Washington Post 🔒]
Hospital Price Transparency
Virginia is mandating that hospitals disclose the prices of medical procedures on their websites. With this increase in transparency, patients can compare prices and make informed decisions about their healthcare. Many hospitals were not following the federal rule which requires price transparency, so the new state law should help with enforcement. [WTOP]
What To Do
👖 Clothing Swap | Thursday | 5:30 p.m.
Bring your lightly used clothes to this clothing swap at The Outrage. Wear clothes that let you try stuff on easily! [Free, 14th Street]
🇷🇴 Romanian Weekend | Friday - Sunday | Varies
The Embassy of Romania is putting on this festival with traditional music, dance, food, wine, and craft shows at The Wharf. [Free, The Wharf]
🛍️ Tirgan Market | Saturday | 3 - 7 p.m.
Celebrate summer at the Brookland Arts Walk with live music, food, local artist pop-ups, and activities for kids. [Free, Brookland]
🚇 Railcar Bar Soft Opening | Saturday | 5 - 9 p.m.
Be the first to grab a “ride” in Metrobar’s railcar-turned-bar this Saturday. Tickets will be by lottery. Winners can bring a friend and get a free drink. [Free, Edgewood]
Today on City Cast
This fall, D.C. will open its first new neighborhood high school in decades. Harold McCray, the new principal of MacArthur High School, joins us to share how you pick a mascot and traditions for a brand-new school — and why he thinks parents should enroll their kids ASAP.
D.C. Trivia Time!
The District is home to the oldest fish market in the country. Where is it located? Bonus points if you can tell me when it opened.
We’ll drop the answer in Monday’s newsletter!
Kaela
Today’s newsletter was edited by Priyanka Tilve. News was written by Susannah Broun.
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