City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
The ultimate guide to Courthouse
September 7, 2023
Hey, D.C. The zoo is hosting a giant party to bid farewell to its three giant pandas – Tian Tian, Mei Xiang, and Xiao Qi Ji – before they depart for China this fall 😞 The “Panda Palooza” starts Sept 23 and runs all week with different activities each day. Tickets are going quick!
What's CITY Talking About?
District Dogs Flood Exposes DC’s Flaws
The city is still dealing with the fallout of the flood at a D.C. dog daycare last month that led to the deaths of 10 dogs. The tragic event revealed a lot about the dysfunctional state of D.C.’s 911 call center, among other city agencies. Mark Seagraves has been following the story and gave us a look behind the Bowser administration’s troubling reaction to the news. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Masks Are Back In MoCo
A class in Montgomery County is required to wear masks for over a week (except when eating or drinking) after at least three people tested positive for COVID-19. Normally, masks are optional at the school, but it requires them for those recovering from COVID-19, or in the case of an outbreak like this one. [WTOP]
Over-The-Counter Narcan
As of this week, opioid overdose medication is available over the counter across the DMV. Narcan is a nasal spray that’s easy to use and is extremely safe, even if the unresponsive person hasn’t actually overdosed. Some harm reduction advocates recommend everyone who can afford Narcan should have it on them in case of emergency. [WTOP]
- Related: Fentanyl is a national crisis, but only in D.C. are older, Black men bearing the brunt of it. [City Cast DC 🎧]
An All-Out Brawl
In Montgomery County, the school district and police are conducting independent investigations into a brawl last week after a high school football match. Students from the same two Bethesda schools got into a fight in 2021 as well, also after a game. [WTOP]
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What To Do
🎷 Jazz @ Met | Thursday | 5 p.m.
This live jazz series in Metropolitan Park continues with Donvonte McCoy. Food and drinks available for purchase. [Free, Pentagon City]
😂 Immigrant Comedy Night | Thursday | 6:30 p.m.
This showcase outside Immigrant Food features comedians who are immigrants, refugees, and 1st-generation Americans. Tickets support the non-profit KAMA DC. [$15, Downtown]
🪩 Y2K Fever Dream Party | Friday | 7:30 - 10 p.m.
A classic DJ set will be followed by a 90-minute pop power hour with a new music video every minute from artists like Britney Spears, N*Sync, Hilary Duff, and the Spice Girls. [Free, Union Market]
🎤 District Improv Fest | Friday - Sunday | Varies
Watch some of D.C.’s best up-and-coming stand-up comics perform throughout the weekend at the Atlas Theater. [$15+, H Street]
Today on City Cast
Who's Responsible for the District Dogs Flood?
We chatted with reporter Mark Segraves about what really happened when District Dogs flooded last month, who’s to blame, and what it says about the state of D.C.’s emergency response agencies.
Some very ambitious George Washington University students made a TikTok of themselves moving a couch to their dorm via Metro. The ordeal included lifting it over a high turnstile and making room for Nats game crowds.
Today’s newsletter was edited by Priyanka Tilve.
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