City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
🍷 The DMV’s best wineries according to an expert
September 26, 2023
Hey there! We’re on day two of our fall getaway guide. Today, we’re diving into wineries, which combine two of D.C.’s favorite fall activities, drinking and leaf peeping.
What's CITY Talking About?
Arlington’s New Crosswalk Laws
Arlington drivers could now face a fine up to $500 if they don’t stop completely for pedestrians in the crosswalk. The previous law only required drivers to yield [WTOP]
- Related: Soon, drivers in D.C. will also face new, steep fines — for using the bus-only lanes. It’s one of several new Metro changes you should get up to speed on. [City Cast DC 🎧]
DC School Loses Federal Grant
Bancroft Elementary School in Mount Pleasant now has too many higher-income families to qualify for the $90,000 Title I federal grant. A decade ago, 77% of Bancroft’s student body received free and reduced-cost meals. Now only about 25% of Bancroft’s students are eligible — an indication of the area’s gentrification. Some are worried about Bancroft remaining a multiracial and bilingual school. [Washington Post 🔒]
Harmful Mistakes at Maryland Hospitals
Dangerous incidents that killed or injured patients in Maryland’s hospitals have more than tripled between 2019 and 2022. Experts say the dangerous missteps are likely fueled by staffing shortages and the strain of the pandemic, but also may reflect larger systemic failures. [Washington Post 🔒]
What To Do
🍺 Battle of the Barrel-Aged Beers | Tuesday | 5 p.m.
Local breweries will compete with special barrel-aged brews to win the coveted prize. Tickets include pours of each and food. [$65, Bloomingdale]
👡 Barbiemania | Wednesday | 6 - 10 p.m.
Learn to decorate your own Barbie-themed cookie box while sipping no-ABV drinks at this Shop Made In DC event. [$80, The Wharf]
🍂 Autumn Equinox Party | Wednesday | 7 p.m.
Head to Dew Drop Inn to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with witchy drinks, astrology, tarot readings, and raffles. Witchy outfits encouraged. [Free, Edgewood]
📚 If Books Were Banned | Thursday | 6 p.m.
Discuss the movement to restrict books and the effort to fight back at this Sixth & I event before Banned Book Week. [$15, Chinatown]
Today on City Cast
Leaf-Peeping in the DMV Without a Car
Fall has officially begun, and so of course, we have to discuss the most obvious of fall activities: leaf peeping!! We’ve got a studio full of producers (and me) today to talk through the best local spots to see beautiful foliage, all without a car.
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DC’s Biggest Bubble Bath:
The Old Town Alexandria Fountain turned into an enormous bubble bath yesterday with no explanation. A senior prank perhaps? Let us know if you have any leads. 🛁
Today’s newsletter was edited by Priyanka Tilve. News was written by Susannah Broun.
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