City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
A locals guide to Barracks Row
July 12, 2023
Good morning! Black Restaurant Week kicks off this Sunday. It’s a national celebration of Black-owned eateries, and several DMV joints including the Park at 14th, FishScale, and Milk & Honey will be offering deals as part of it.
What's CITY Talking About?
Council Makes Final Push
In its final session before summer break, D.C. Council passed a whole host of important laws, including one that requires the city’s inspector general to review the internal investigation into sexual harassment allegations in the mayor’s office. Council also approved a pared-down version of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s public safety bills, and a rebate program for new e-bike purchases. [Twitter]
- Related: The councilmembers also clarified that it’s illegal for MPD to engage in police chases. We covered the death and court case that resurfaced that crucial policy. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Senators Against More DCA Flights
The U.S. senators from Maryland and Virginia voiced their opposition to a Congressional proposal to add dozens of daily flights to Reagan National Airport. The senators say it will jeopardize safety, cause delays, and increase noise for nearby neighborhoods. Those pushing for the change claim the flight increases would give more choice to consumers, bring more funds to state and federal levels, and lower ticket prices. [WTOP]
- Related: Locals are invested in this debate. We broke down the issue so you can decide where you stand. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Going Off the Rails
An Amtrak train full of passengers derailed on Tuesday near Union Station. There were no serious injuries, but the derailment suspended service between D.C. and Richmond for hours, and caused many other train delays and cancellations as well. Officials are still determining what caused the derailment. [WTOP]
What To Do
🍷 Aperitivo Hour | Wednesday | 6 - 8 p.m.
Head to Sonny's Pizza and Plant Wines for Aperitivo Hour, a monthly natural wine tasting series on the back patio. [Free, Park View]
🍐 Still Life Sessions | Thursday | 5 - 7 p.m.
Art Femmes DC is hosting this open drawing session where guests can take on a variety of still life and plants in the shop. Coffee is included! [$20, Adams Morgan]
🪩 Block Party | Thursday | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
The National Building Museum is hosting its first Summer Block Party. The theme is disco night with local DJs and food trucks. [$20, Penn Quarter]
🎞️ DC APA Film Fest | Thursday - Saturday | Varies
D.C.’s Asian Pacific American Film Festival runs all weekend, with almost 40 screenings around the city. Films include everything from cartoons to dramas to love stories. [Free, Varies]
Today on City Cast
Local guide and City Cast DC contributor Austin Graff is here to tell us why Georgetown is worth the trip, and what you should see, eat, and drink once you get there.
More recommended reading: Thanks for your excitement about yesterday’s book recs. Reader Natasha J. also suggests “Lost in the City” by Edward P. Jones, a collection of short fiction focusing on the lives of Black men and women in D.C in the ‘60s. We’ll have to add it to the list!
Today’s newsletter was edited by Priyanka Tilve. News was written by Susannah Broun.
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