City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
Property crime is going viral in DC
September 13, 2023
Hey, neighbor! Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are coming up, and D.C. eateries are not messing around. From multicourse fine dining experiences to takeout feasts, there is something for everyone. Make sure to make your resys or place your pick-up orders asap!
What's CITY Talking About?
Metro Signage Changes
Metro is considering adding numbers and letters to the system’s color-coded line names. A page out of New York’s book, perhaps? But it’s starting with a smaller change: updating signs to include directional indicators like “West towards Virginia.” [NBC4]
- Related: It may be a while before Metro adds numbers and letters to its lines, but there are lots of changes it’s making right now. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Updated Covid Vaccine Approved
The Food and Drug Administration approved updated COVID-19 vaccines that treat the new dominant strands. These new shots should be available to the public soon, but actually getting them is more complicated than it’s been in the past. [Axios / City Cast DC 🎧]
Amtrak Fights For Union Station
Amtrak wants immediate control over Union Station, and it made its case in court this week. The railroad company says it’ll revitalize the station faster than the private business that currently runs it. There’s an ongoing “eminent domain” case in the courts, but Amtrak says that a quicker takeover will allow it to advance a series of projects critical to rail operations along the East Coast. [Washington Post 🔒]
- Related: Union Station will soon undergo a major renovation that will transform both the transportation hub and the surrounding neighborhood. [City Cast DC 🎧]
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What To Do
📰 Latinas Report Breaking News | Wednesday | 5 p.m.
Celebrate the opening of the new exhibition "¡De última hora!: Latinas Report Breaking News" at the National Museum of American History with a panel and sneak preview. [Free, National Mall]
🖼️ Endless Summer Closing Reception | Thursday | 6 - 8 p.m.
Take a last look at the Endless Summer exhibition in Gallery Y and chat with the artist and curator. [Free, U Street Corridor]
🥕 Harvest Party | Friday | 6 p.m.
Enjoy live music in the U.S. Botanic Garden while exploring the Conservatory and nibbling on garden-fresh autumnal treats. [$75, National Mall]
🍺 Wunder Garten Octoberfest | Friday | 3 - 11:30 p.m.
This is the first of FIVE oktoberfest weekends at Wunder Garten with German food, live Oompah bands, Bavarian Olympics, and lots of beer. [Free, NoMa]
Today on City Cast
Property Crime is Going Viral in DC – Literally
Property crime is on the rise in D.C., particularly performance crime where young people steal things as part of viral social media content. Washington Post reporter Emily Davies explains what the city is doing about it.
And the Best Chef Award goes to…
Isabel Coss – Executive Pastry Chef at Lutèce – just won a place on Food & Drink’s annual Best New Chefs list. The Mexican pastry chef is prepping her new restaurant Pascual to open next month in Capitol Hill. Needless to say, we’re excited.
Today’s newsletter was edited by Priyanka Tilve. News was written by Susannah Broun.
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