City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
DC’s forgotten bread kings
September 5, 2023
Gooood morning! If there is anything Washingtonians can’t agree on, it’s pizza. The Washington Post just dropped this comprehensive ranking of the city’s best pizza. They put Andy’s at #1. Who do you think should take the top slot?
What's CITY Talking About?
District Dogs Pet Owners Meet with Mayor
Mayor Muriel Bowser is allegedly considering removing the certificate of occupancy for the storefront on Rhode Island Avenue NE that was formerly used by District Dogs. 10 dogs died after the space flooded in August. Several of the dog parents met with Bowser last week and accused her of downplaying the delayed emergency response to the incident. [Washington Post 🔒]
- Related: The city is considering big changes to flood infrastructure to avoid more incidents like the District Dogs tragedy. [City Cast DC 🎧]
FedEx Field Facelift
The Washington Commanders’ stadium will be getting a $40 million upgrade, including a paint job, maintenance repairs, new ticket-scanning pedestals, and new suites. [NBC4]
- Related: The Commanders' stadium may not be the only upgrade for the team as rumors swirl of a new team name. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Elder Abuse On the Rise
Reports of financial exploitation of seniors and elder abuse are on the rise in the area, according to D.C.’s attorney general. His office received 490 referrals for financial exploitation of elders this year. The AG is targeting businesses that have a pattern of taking advantage of seniors. [DCist]
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What To Do
🌼 Natural Dye Workshop | Tuesday | 6 - 8 p.m.
This intro to natural dye will provide cotton bandanas to practice different techniques and go over seasonal dyes. [$25, LeDroit Park]
💰 Before Gentrification | Tuesday | 7 p.m.
Learn about the creation of D.C.’s racial wealth gap with author Tanya Golash-Boza. [Free, Union Market]
💃 Salsa on the Farm | Thursday | 6:30 p.m.
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a salsa lesson followed by social dancing and music by DJ Lidius. Free food is first-come-first-served! [Donation, LeDroit Park]
🖼️ Back To School | Today | 5 - 8:30 p.m.
This Phillips After 5 event will have artist talks, live local music, Lost Boy Cider tastings, and a chance to test your Double Dutch skills with DC Retro Jumpers. [$20, Dupont]
Today on City Cast
What To Expect From Metro This Fall
WAMU’s transportation guru is here to walk us through some of the big changes coming to local transit this fall like electric buses and higher fare gates.
That’s all for today! Enjoy the short week. 🤸🏼♂️
Kaela
Today’s newsletter was edited by Priyanka Tilve. News was written by Susannah Broun.
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