City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
4 Metro updates you need to know
September 14, 2023
Morning, neighbor. This morning’s a sad one. Ice Cream Jubilee announced that it’s closing down its original T Street NW location on Oct. 16 because the landlord is not renewing the lease. They’re looking for other spaces in the neighborhood, but for now, we’ll have to trek to Navy Yard! Sigh.
What's CITY Talking About?
GW Murder Suspect Still At Large
Police are now offering a $30,000 reward for anyone who shares information that helps them catch the murder suspect who escaped from The George Washington University Hospital last week. 30-year-old Christopher Haynes got away when an officer tried to secure his handcuffs to a hospital gurney. Police ask anyone with information to call 202-727-9099. [WTOP]
Amazon Backs DC Affordable Housing
Amazon will put millions towards helping “underserved groups” buy their first homes in the D.C. region. Amazon’s new Arlington campus raises concerns that the arrival of well-paid tech employees will worsen the housing shortage and push out longtime residents. Amazon is trying to get ahead of that. [Washington Post 🔒]
RFK Stadium Redevelopment Faces Congress
Next week, Congress is talking about the bill that would let D.C. redevelop RFK Stadium. The bill would extend D.C.’s lease with the federal government at RFK for up to 99 years and could bring the Washington Commanders back to D.C. [Washington Post 🔒]
- Related: Even if the legislation passes in Congress, there is still debate over who pays for the project and no guarantee that the Commanders would even choose to come there. [City Cast DC 🎧]
What To Do
🏓 Pickleball on the Mall | Thursday | 12 p.m. onwards
Nine pop-up pickleball courts will be opening Sept. 28 to Sept. 30, but you have to reserve your spot on the court today! You can also watch matches between local D.C. “celebs.” [Free, National Mall]
🎶 Night at the Museum | Friday | 7 - 10 p.m.
Celebrate 56 years of the Anacostia Community Museum with a showcase of sustainable fashion, live music, and mocktails. [Free, Anacostia]
🍻 Midlands Oktoberfest | Friday | All Day
Midlands is kicking off their two-week Oktoberfest celebration with beer deals, stein hoist competitions, and plenty of swag and food specials. [Free, Park View]
💐 Flower Potluck | Saturday | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bring flowers of any kind and a vase to Doubles and start trading stems with other flower enthusiasts until you have made your perfect bouquet. [Varies, Park View]
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Today’s newsletter was edited by Priyanka Tilve. News was written by Susannah Broun.
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