City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
DC elections board was hacked
October 11, 2023
Morning, Washingtonian! The good news: Zoo Lights will be returning on Nov 24 👍 The bad news: it’s not going to be free this year 👎 Anyone over the age of two will need to buy a $6 ticket that will go towards event costs. We’ll let you know when you can snap one up!
What's CITY Talking About?
Election Hacking
A hacking group says it’s breached D.C.’s Board of Elections records, accessing 600,000 lines of voter data. The group, RansomVC, says it’s now selling the data on the dark web. Federal and local law enforcement are investigating the hack, but for now, the Board of Elections has shut down its website and is conducting vulnerability scans of its networks. [DCist]
Affordable Housing Comes To AdMo Plaza
Truist Bank has donated the hotly debated Adams Morgan Plaza to a nonprofit to build affordable housing. The bank had been planning to develop luxury apartments there, triggering severe backlash from neighbors who wanted the space as a public square. [Washington Post 🔒]
- Related: This update complicates the “activists versus Big Development” narrative that has largely fueled the contentious AdMo Plaza debate. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Sugarloaf Mountain Reopens
Sugarloaf Mountain in Frederick County, Maryland has reopened to the public. It had been closed since August after a burglary attempt at a mansion on the property. The park, known for scenic views and beautiful trails, now has increased security measures, including cameras and stricter hours. [WTOP]
- Related: Don’t worry if you don't have a car, there are tons of transit-accessible foliage hot spots. [City Cast DC 🎧]
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What To Do
👢 Latin American Design Week | Wednesday - Friday | Varies
Enjoy collection visits, design talks, a book launch, an opening party, and design shows at this first-of-its-kind designer celebration. [$25+, Union Market]
📽️ “Delicious” Screening | Wednesday | 7 - 9 p.m.
Head to the French Embassy to view this film about pre-revolution France, where an unlikely chef opens the first restaurant. [$5, Georgetown]
🍸 Herbology/Mixology Class | Thursday | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Learn how to plant and care for your own herbs — and make great cocktails out of them. [Free, Union Market]
🎤 Taylor Swift Tribute Concert | Friday | 7 p.m.
Grab that cardigan and say goodbye to this cruel summer as you listen to Taylor Swift's best, sung by the local band Space Otters. [Free, Edgewood]
Today on City Cast
DC’s Most Underrated Restaurants
Want to know what other restaurants make me do a little dance? Our host Bridget and I talk with Washingtonian's Ann Limpert about the D.C.’s most underrated restaurants that deserve more love. Guarantee you'll leave this episode with some recs.
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