City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
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September 28, 2023
Hey D.C.! Not to get too witchy, but the Harvest Moon is coming out tonight. This happens when the moon is both full and at its closest point to Earth, causing the moon to appear 14% bigger than it normally does. So don’t forget to look up!
What's CITY Talking About?
Devastating Homicide Milestone
D.C.’s acting police chief says there may have been as many as 209 homicides already this year. The last time D.C. recorded its 200th homicide before October was in 1997. In tomorrow’s episode of City Cast DC, we’re discussing what parts of the city are most impacted and what this crime surge means for you. [Washington Post 🔒]
More Purple Line Trouble
Construction of the Purple Line is damaging roads in Montgomery County, and officials are asking the contractors to fix the resulting potholes and road closures before the project is completed in 2027 (or so they say). When it’s done, the 16.2-mile light-rail transit line will stretch from Bethesda to New Carrollton. [MoCo360]
- Related: The purple line is not new to drama. The project has been full of delays and cost taxpayers millions more than expected. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Terrorist Attack on Cuban Embassy
Someone threw two Molotov cocktails (a crude fire grenade) at the Cuban embassy on Sunday. Cuba’s ambassador to the United States is calling the attack an act of terrorism that was part of a pattern of attacks directed at Cuban overseas missions. Thankfully, no one was hurt. Local police, the Secret Service, and the State Department are all investigating the incident. [NBC4]
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What To Do
🏓 Pickleball on the Mall | Thursday - Saturday | Varies
The pickleball pop-up courts on the mall still have space for walk-ons. Or go and watch “celeb” games between local chefs, journalists, or pro teams. [Free, National Mall]
🍻 Lawntober Fest | Friday - Sunday | All Day
This beer-and-bratwurst-fueled three-day festival will have seasonal food, pumpkin painting, and live music. [Free, Union Market]
🍁 Fall Fest and Bulb Sale | Saturday | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Stock up on unusual bulbs and shop local vendors. Then enjoy family-friendly activities and nature walks. [Free, National Arboretum]
Today on City Cast
D.C. is not known as a fashion city. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t stylish people making waves here. Digital creator Libby Rasmussen was recently named one of Washington D.C.’s most fashionable people. She explains the city’s distinct take on style.
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Correction: Apologies, I misspelled chef Paola Velez’s name yesterday. You can find the corrected article here.
Today’s newsletter was edited by Priyanka Tilve. News was written by Susannah Broun.
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