City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
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October 3, 2023
Morning, neighbor. Apparently, Biden’s two-year-old German Shepherd, Commander, keeps biting Secret Service agents. There have been 11 incidents so far (one even sending the agent to the hospital). Trainers say FDOTUS’ behavior is likely due to the stress of living in the White House 😔 Totally understandable.
What's CITY Talking About?
Derailed Blue Line Train
Metro is inspecting all 2000 and 3000-series trains after a derailment on Friday that delayed Blue and Yellow line service for hours. A part from a 3000-series train fell onto the track and derailed a train that followed. [DCist]
- Related: WMATA is in for some huge costs with that and a planned new line. But it’s facing a $750 million deficit. D.C. is considering new taxes to fund transport. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Reassessing Sexual Harassment Policy
A new Washington Post investigation suggests D.C. government has been inconsistent with its anti-sexual harassment policy. According to public records, 300 people filed complaints since 2017, with widely varied results. The reasons include vague policy language, undertrained sexual harassment officers, and a lack of centralization. [Washington Post 🔒 / City Cast DC 🎧]
Banned Book Week
The D.C. Public Library Foundation has hidden books by banned authors across the city to raise awareness of the increase in opposition to library materials. This year's scavenger hunt theme is "Freedom is Not Guaranteed." Follow DCPL’s social media accounts for clues! [DCPL]
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What To Do
🍷 Intro to Spanish Wine | Wednesday | 7 p.m.
Learn about Spain's winemaking history, culture, and style while tasting samples from different regions. [$45, Capitol Hill]
🩸 Rocky Picture Horror Show Trivia | Thursday | 7 p.m.
Stop by Atlas Brew Works in Ivy City for some horror-themed trivia. Creative costumes encouraged. [Free, Ivy City]
🎞️ Día del cine español | Thursday | 6:30 p.m.
The Embassy of Spain is celebrating Spanish Cinema Day with a screening of the classic film “Embrujo.” [Free, Columbia Heights]
👩🍳 Sobremesa con NMAL | Friday | 7 - 11 p.m.
This after-hours event at La Cosecha Market will have discussions with culinary entrepreneurs, cooking demonstrations, music, and tastings. [Free, Union Market]
Today on City Cast
Dismissed Harassment Complaints, Metro Taxes, and Washington Monument Reviews
Washington City Paper’s Alex Koma joins the team to discuss new details about how D.C. government handles sexual harassment complaints. Plus, the city is considering a new tax to save Metro’s budget, and we read surprisingly hilarious one-star reviews of the Washington Monument.
The leaves are juuuuust starting to turn in Shenandoah, and it’s the perfect time to get out for a hike. More on that in tomorrow's newsletter!
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Today’s newsletter was edited by Priyanka Tilve. News was written by Susannah Broun.
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