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September 6, 2023
Morning, neighbor! There's a heat advisory in effect and the National Weather Service says the record-breaking September heat will stick around through Thursday. Luckily, Hearst Pool and Oxon Run Pool have extended their hours until Sept. 21. Several spray parks will also remain open.
What's CITY Talking About?
DC Postal Employee Steals Millions
A postal employee in Friendship Heights has been accused of stealing checks totaling almost $1.7 million. So far, officials have ordered the seizure of about $400,000, but they believe the fraudulent deposits span eight bank accounts. [WTOP]
Giant Takes Drastic Shoplifting Measures
With shoplifting on the rise, the Giant in Southeast D.C. has decided to take big national brands (like Tide, Advil, and Colgate) off the shelves. Some ANC members would prefer if the supermarket chain hired more security officers instead. There are fears the grocery store could close, exacerbating Ward 8’s food desert issues. [WTOP]
Cannabis Rules Focus on Equity
The Maryland Cannabis Administration will open its first round of licensing on Friday using a “social equity verification portal.” The licenses for cannabis growers, processors, and dispensaries will be limited to applicants from communities that were “disproportionately impacted” by previous drug policies and who attended colleges where at least 40% of students were eligible for Pell Grants. [WTOP]
- Related: Yes, cannabis is legal in Maryland now, but check the rules first. [City Cast DC 🎧]
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What To Do
🕵🏽 Spy Tour of Georgetown | Wednesday | 6 p.m.
Explore the hidden spy history of Georgetown from Soviet Era spy hideouts to popular drop points. Prep before you go with this podcast episode about D.C. spy lore. [$35, Georgetown]
🎙️ DC Oral History 101 | Thursday | 6:30 p.m.
This three-part course will teach participants how to preserve D.C.’s past through interviews and conversations with family and community. [Free, Downtown]
🍳 Chef Talk: Adeena Sussman | Thursday | 7 p.m.
Chat with cookbook author Adeena Sussman about her new book “Shabbat: Recipes and Rituals from My Table to Yours” and get a signed copy. [$12, Mt. Vernon]
🤓 Creative Seedlings | Friday | 6:30 p.m.
Experience the growing visual archive on Blerdom (Black nerd) in the DMV. [Free, Dupont]
Today on City Cast
Finding the Right DC Book Club For You
Joining a book club not only forces you to actually finish a book for once, it also lets you tap into a new social community. With book clubs on everything from queer romance to cooking to labor strategy, how’s a girl to choose? Book club connoisseur Serena Zets explains how to find the one that’s right for you.
There were two manatee spottings in the Chesapeake Bay last week. This is extremely rare. The last reported sea cow sighting in the area was in 2015!
Today’s newsletter was edited by Priyanka Tilve. News was written by Susannah Broun.
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