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More Updates on Falcicchio-Gate

The Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel concluded that John Falcicchio – Mayor Muriel Bowser’s former right-hand man – made sexual advances on five occasions toward a D.C. government employee. The report, however, does not substantiate her claims of retaliation. This is the counsel’s second Falcicchio report. In June, the office also substantiated the first accuser’s claims. D.C. Council has passed emergency legislation requiring an independent review of the findings. [Washington Post 🔒]

• Related: A businesswoman who sought to work with the D.C. also accused Falcicchio of misconduct, and it says a lot about the Mayor’s office’s culture. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Union Kitchen Minus The Union?

A group of employees at Union Kitchen have petitioned to disband their union. A majority of workers voted in favor of the union just over a year ago, but now some workers are frustrated with the union-led boycott of the stores. The National Labor Relations Board is expected to hold a hearing on the petition next week. [DCist]

• Related: Union Kitchen’s union struggles have been ongoing. We discuss all the drama, lawsuits, and tensions. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Budget Blues for D.C. Schools

Administrators in the D.C. Public School District say they can’t upgrade students’ aging laptops because the tech budget was cut by $9 million. School officials blame D.C. Council for the cut, but lawmakers say the District is being inefficient with its money. [Washington Post 🔒]

Resurrected Lit Festival

Asian American writers are organizing a smaller-scale version of the Smithsonian’s Asian American Literature Festival after the original event was abruptly canceled last month. Some festival organizers felt that the cancellation was a “form of censorship.” The event at Loyalty Bookstores on Aug. 6 is their form of protest. [DCist]

What To Do

⚽ Women’s World Cup | Tuesday | 3 a.m.

Today’s U.S. game against Portugal is a late one. Luckily, As You Are, Boundary Stone, and Toro Bar will definitely be open for watch parties. [Free, Various]

🎶 AdMo Vibe | Wednesday | 6 - 7:30 p.m.

AdMo is starting its free outdoor concert series in Kalorama Park, featuring a different local musician every Wednesday. This week is country artist Darcy Dawn. [Free, AdMo]

🎥 James Baldwin's Centennial | Wednesday | time p.m.

Commemorate James Baldwin’s birthday with a screening of “I Am Not Your Negro,” followed by a discussion on his legacy. [Free, Georgetown]

🍄 Grow Your Own Mushrooms | Thursday | 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Learn how to grow and maintain ideal conditions for most fungi, and get your own grow kit! [$38, Dupont]

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Hot Tips for Staying Cool in DC

We’ve had excessive heat warnings the last few days and things aren’t cooling off any time soon. City Cast contributor Austin Graff has some tips on how we can stay cool in the city, from A/C gold mines to excellent swim spots.