The DMV could get a new airport

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New Airport On the Horizon

Later today, the Manassas Regional Airport is likely to get approved for commercial airline service. The airport director says that once expanded, the airport will focus on low-cost, regional flights and hopefully provide convenient options for locals. [Washington Post 🔒]

• Related: This is going to take four years to build. In the meantime, here’s how to get the best, cheapest flights from our three other airports. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Chemical Plant Poisoning Ivy City

Ivy City residents are trying to shut down a neighborhood chemical plant they say is poisoning them. The plant produces sealants for the U.S. Navy and has been operating without pollution permits in the neighborhood for decades. Testing showed that air downwind of the factory was high in numerous cancerous compounds. [DCist]

Racial Unemployment Gap Worst in Nation

A new study identifies D.C.’s Black-white unemployment gap as the worst in the country. Black unemployment is almost seven times higher at 9.6%, compared to 1.4% among white workers. The city’s unemployment is also geographically concentrated, with the highest rates east of the Anacostia River. [DC Fiscal Policy Institute]

DC’s First LGBTQ Senior Home

Mary’s House for Older Adults has launched construction on D.C.’s first home for LGBTQ seniors. The property in Southeast will include 15 residential units and communal living space. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2024. [Washington Blade]

What To Do

☕ Coffee Tasting | Friday | 10 a.m.

Having trouble getting out of bed this morning? Head over to the Counter Culture Coffee training center for free tastings and info on different roasts. [Free, Adams Morgan]

🪩 ‘90s R&B Party | Friday | 9:30 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.

This basement party at Karma Soundstage will be bouncing with 90’s/00’s R&B, a splash of hip hop, and some reggae. [$10, Ivy City]

🎶 El Callejon | Saturday | 12 - 9 p.m.

This festival will have local food vendors as well as artisan stalls where you can get a tarot card reading, manicure, or music fix. [Free, Eckington]

💋 National Lipstick Day | Saturday | 1 - 3 p.m.

Celebrate your smoochers. Make lip-inspired art and discover lipsology – like palm reading, but using your lips. [Free, Downtown]

👯‍♀️ Indian Dance Workshop | Saturday | 1:30 p.m.

Lori Clark of The Washington Ballet is leading this traditional and modern Indian Dance workshop at Kenilworth Gardens. No experience necessary. [Free, Kenilworth]

🛍️ Immigrant-Owned Mini Market | Saturday | 3 - 7 p.m.

Heurich House is hosting this market with 10 immigrant-owned local businesses in its beer garden. [Free, Dupont]

📚 Bookstore Opening | Saturday | 4 - 5 p.m.

A new independent bookstore is opening in Takoma Park and is celebrating with music, face painting, and author readings. [Free, Takoma]

🎾 Mubadala Citi DC Open | Saturday & Sunday | 10 a.m.

The 2023 DC Citi Open begins this weekend with world-class tennis players duking it out at the courts in Rock Creek. [$15+, Sixteenth Street Heights]

📼 Crate Convention | Sunday | 12 - 5 p.m.

Head to the Anacostia Arts Center to buy vinyl, art, and mixtapes from D.C.'s hip hop and rap community. Local DJs will be playing all afternoon.  [Free, Anacostia]

🍎 Urban Foraging and Cider Tasting | Sunday | 3 - 5 p.m.

Join ANXO brewing to learn about plants found in the urban wild. Then, sample some ciders made from foraged fruits. [$37 Brightwood]

Today on City Cast

Avoiding the Heat, Invasive Worms, and Ugliest Buildings

It’s hot, even for us sweat-acclimated Washingtonians. Our team is covering how to stay cool, plus an invasion of poisonous worms in the District. Also, we pitch in on the interesting debate afoot about D.C.’s ugliest buildings.