City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
Murder suspect on the loose in D.C.
September 8, 2023
Morning, Washingtonian! Soon, even your dog will be able to savor José Andrés’ cuisine. The D.C.-based celebrity chef is launching a Mediterranean-inspired luxury pet food line with options like Lamb & Tomato Stew and Chicken & Vegetable Asado.
What's CITY Talking About?
City Housing Goal On Track
D.C. is 85% of the way towards completing Mayor Muriel Bowser's housing goal for 2025. Of the 30,000 units created between January 2019 and August 2023, approximately 8,000 are affordable. [Urban Turf]
Murder Suspect Escapes From Hospital
A murder suspect escaped from George Washington University Hospital earlier this week when D.C. police officers were changing his handcuffs. Reports say the suspect, Christopher Haynes, was not secured to the gurney when he assaulted an officer and then fled. The police searched for hours after he escaped and believe he left the area. [Washington Post 🔒]
911 Call Center Gets Called Out
Almost 100 ANC members have signed a letter asking city leaders to hold an oversight hearing into the city’s 911 system and to launch an independent task force examining pervasive issues at the center. The neighborhood leaders are also asking the agency to publicly report daily staffing statistics and release 911 call recordings upon request. [Washington Post 🔒]
- Related: The dysfunctional state of the city’s 911 call center has been on everyone’s mind with the recent tragic flooding at District Dogs. [City Cast DC 🎧]
What To Do
🕺🏽 Grease with a Side of Mumbo Sauce | Friday | 7 p.m.
This adaptation of “Grease” by DC Black Broadway is set in Washington, D.C. in the late 80's. [$60, Shaw]
🪡 Quilting D.C. | Saturday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Check out ongoing textile demonstrations or enjoy live music and square-dancing lessons at this annual quilting celebration. [Free, Foggy Bottom]
🎨 NoMa In Color Kickoff | Saturday | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Watch live mural painting along the MBT, listen to live music, shop at local art vendors, and grab some food truck goodies to kick off NoMa’s annual mural festival. [Free, NoMa]
🐕 Doggie Paddle Pool Day | Saturday | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bring your pup for a rare opportunity to swim in one of the city’s outdoor pools. All dogs MUST have and wear a valid D.C. dog license. [Free, Varies]
🍽️ Brine Oyster Fest | Saturday | 5:00 p.m.
If the thought of all-you-can-eat oysters and all-you-can-drink booze doesn’t make you ill, then this is the event for you. Wash it all down with some local live music. [$150, H Street]
🥀 Emo Night Brooklyn | Saturday | 10 p.m.
Get ready to mosh at this late-night DJ dance party at 9:30 Club blasting all your favorite emo and pop punk jams. [$28, U Street Corridor]
🩰 Dance Festival | Saturday & Sunday | Varies
This two-day festival features choreographers and dancers specifically based in the DMV area. Get tickets to one show or see them all! [Varies, Brookland]
🥧 DC State Fair | Sunday | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Celebrate the District’s agricultural, culinary, and creative talents with more than 30 contests on everything from the best pie to the best home brews. [Free, Downtown]
🍻 NoMa Beer Run | Sunday | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Only for the truly iron-stomached. Run through four breweries, stopping for a beer at each one, then top it all off with Andy’s Pizza. [$40, NoMa]
🎉 Capital Jewish Museum Block Party | Sunday | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Kick off the new year with live music and workshops from local Sephardic band Minnush, social justice activities, wares by artisans & makers, food trucks, and a beer & wine garden. [Free, Judiciary Square]
🎺 Adams Morgan Day | Sunday | 1 - 7 p.m.
D.C.’s longest-running neighborhood festival, AdMo Day will have all-day music, a dance plaza, local vendors, and restaurant specials. [Free, Adams Morgan]
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DC Insider Trivia
First, let’s answer last week’s question:
Everyone knows the Washington Monument is the tallest structure in D.C. but what is the tallest habitable building in the District?
- The Cairo
- Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
- Old Post Office Building
- The National Cathedral
The answer is the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, which is 329 feet tall. However, most of you guessed The Cairo. While it was considered the city’s first high-rise and kicked off the implementation of the D.C. Height Act, it’s technically no longer the tallest!
Nice work Mike A., Janet M., and Nikhila G. for being the first three readers to guess correctly!
What is D.C.’s official cocktail?
- Espresso Martini (vodka, coffee liquor, espresso)
- The Rickey (gin, lime, club soda, garnished with lime)
- Moscow Mule (vodka, ginger beer, lime, mint)
- Piña Colada (rum, coconut, pineapple juice)
Today on City Cast
The only major grocery store east of the Anacostia River is facing a theft crisis that has prompted big changes. Plus, we’re talking about this week's heat wave, a newly swimmable river, and D.C.'s newest food hall downtown.
Finally, some good news: This Capitol Hill cat - Wallace - was reunited with his owners after 31 days on the streets of D.C. thanks to diligent neighbors who helped find him 🥹
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