City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
Dave Thomas Circle’s new name
October 12, 2023
Hey neighbor! Michelin released a sneak peek of its Washington D.C. 2023 Guide. It includes 10 new local restaurants ranging from Yellow to Love, Makotto to Grazie Nonna. They haven’t yet specified which will get stars and which will get a Bib Gourmand.
What's CITY Talking About?
Goodbye, Dave Thomas Circle!
And hello Mamie “Peanut” Johnson Plaza! The infamous Florida Avenue/New York Avenue NE intersection is getting a redesign and a new name. The winner of the public name contest honors the legacy of longtime D.C. resident and the first woman to ever pitch in the Negro League. [NoMa BID]
- Related: We discussed everything in store for the hellish triangle-shaped block. [City Cast DC 🎧]
24-Hour Buses Are Coming
WMATA announced plans for a 24/7 Metrobus service on 13 frequently used bus lines. Under the new schedule, buses would run every 20 minutes from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m. This is said to start in December 2023. [DC News Now]
New Way To Stream DC Sports
Monumental Sports Network, formerly known as NBC Sports Washington, has launched a direct-to-consumer streaming service. Fans without cable or satellite service can now watch Washington Capitals, Wizards, and Mystics games. Monthly subscriptions are $19.99 and annual ones are $199.99. Let the watch parties commence. [Washington Post 🔒]
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What To Do
📘 Roxane Gay | Thursday | 7 p.m.
Roxane Gay discusses her new book “In Opinions: A Decade of Arguments, Criticism, and Minding Other People’s Business.” [$12-$25, Downtown and virtual]
🪦 Death At the City Tavern | Friday & Saturday | 7 p.m.
Learn the unwritten social guidelines of mourning periods for wealthy, free Alexandrian's while sipping spirits and making your own mourning pendant. [$30, Alexandria]
📽️ Film Noir Festival | Friday - Oct 26 | Varies
This wonderfully dark film festival opens on Friday with a curated selection of film noir, including all the classics. [$15, Silver Spring, 21+]
🍁 Georgetown Fall Market | Saturday & Sunday | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wisconsin Avenue NW will be bustling with small business promotions, fall-inspired menus, and autumnal activities this weekend. [Free, Georgetown]
Today on City Cast
Why DC Sports Betting Is a Mess
In D.C., you’re only allowed to use one sports betting app — and the company behind it is a WRECK. And it has real costs — even if you don’t bet on sports. How did this happen? And what do we do now? We break it down with Danny Funt who covers this for The Washington Post.
All dressed up with nowhere to go?
So, you’ve got your DC-inspired Halloween costume all picked out, but where are you going to flaunt it? Check out these nine Halloween parties happening around the District!
Today’s newsletter was edited by Adrian González. News was written by Susannah Broun.
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