City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
Palestine-Israel aid efforts in DC
October 17, 2023
Good morning! You be the judge: Did this person deserve a $200 traffic ticket? Want to keep arguing about it? Find out what the City Cast DC team has to say.
What's CITY Talking About?
Anti-Racist Naming in Fairfax
Fairfax is officially renaming W.T. Woodson High School, which currently recognizes a former superintendent who opposed desegregation. The board will decide on a new name on Nov. 9. The top contender is author and journalist Carter G. Woodson, who is often considered the “father of Black history.” [City Cast DC 🎧]
Friday Night Frenzy
Police allege that a large fight at a Wawa in Northwest Washington last Friday prompted them to disperse 300 juveniles. The cause of the disturbance and the number of people involved are not clear. No injuries have been reported. [The Washington Post]
Closing the Educational Equity Gap
A new report shows that Black, Hispanic, English learners, and economically disadvantaged students in Prince George’s County Public Schools are outperforming their peers across Maryland, defying historical disparities in educational outcomes. The report also notes that students in the county have returned to pre-pandemic academic performance. [WTOP]
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👨🍳 Chat with Joshua Weissman | Wednesday | 7 p.m.
The chef and popular YouTuber is promoting his second book, “Texture Over Taste.” His first book “An Unapologetic Cookbook” topped the New York Times best seller list. [$20+ in person, $12+ virtual, Penn Quarter]
🎸 Thundercat | Thursday | 8 p.m.
I’ve seen this man live three times and it is a good time. See for yourself at The Anthem. [$45+, SW Waterfront]
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Put on your ruby slippers. The Tony Award-winning musical based on “The Wizard of Oz” comes to D.C. [$200+, Downtown]
Today on City Cast
Local Palestine-Israel Efforts, Stop Sign Cameras, and Best Speakeasies
We’ve got some suggestions for what YOU can do to aid the Gaza and Israel humanitarian efforts. Plus, we’re talking about some tricky stop sign cameras in D.C., and the best speakeasies now that the Gibson is shuttering its doors.
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