City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
🎭 The top 4 shows to see this fall
November 7, 2023
Hey, neighbor! I’m not sure if it’s the humidity or the Metro lags, but one in five Washingtonians regularly dream about dying. In fact, we dream about dying more than any other city (except maybe Detroit). So, if that was you last night, at least you’re not alone?
What's CITY Talking About?
Assistant City Administrator Arrested
The newly appointed assistant city administrator, Christopher Rodriguez, was arrested on domestic violence charges last week. The longtime member of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration was put on leave from his position Friday afternoon although the charges against him were dropped. Rodriguez has previously been accused of race and age discrimination in his former city role. [DCist]
- Related: Rodriguez’s arrest comes at a time of departures and scandal amongst top officials in Bowser’s cabinet, including John Falcicchio, who sexually harassed employees. [City Cast DC 🎧]
$600M Ask For Capital One Arena
The company that owns the Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics, has asked D.C. for $600 million of public funding to renovate Capital One Arena. They want to add more seats close to the court, a food court, and a new entrance at Seventh and F Streets SW. The renovations would occur incrementally over the next four summers to avoid disrupting games. [Washington Post 🔒]
- Related: Using public funds for sports arenas seems to be all the rage right now as D.C. faces competition with Maryland and Virginia over the next Commanders stadium. [City Cast DC 🎧]
DC-Boston Amtrak Corridor Revamp
More than $16 billion in federal funding will go toward 25 passenger rail projects between Boston and Washington. The funding will be used to revamp rail bridges, tunnels, and stations. Amtrak will receive about $10 billion, with the rest shared by states and transit agencies that help to maintain the corridor. [Washington Post 🔒]
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What To Do
🎤 In Conversation with Henry Winkler | Tuesday | 7 p.m.
The Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director talks about his new memoir “Being Henry.” [$12+, Chinatown]
🎸 Noochie Live From 12 Stories | Tuesday | 7 - 10 p.m.
D.C.’s own Noochie and his band the Thunderboyz will put on a show at 12 Stories. [$20, The Wharf]
🧑🎤 Karaoke at Harlot DC | Wednesday | 6 - 10 p.m.
It’s time to sing your heart out and shine like a superstar. [Free, U Street Corridor]
✂️ Collage Night | Wednesday | 7 p.m.
Make art and friends at this monthly collage night. Materials are provided but you can bring your own. [Free, Woodley Park]
Today on City Cast
Are D.C.’s Shadow Senators Failing?
Today’s elections might not be bringing out D.C.’s competitive spirit, but one 2024 race that is already heated: The one for the shadow senator role. What even is a shadow senator? City Paper’s Alex Koma explains the job, why Senator Michael D. Brown is in the hot seat, and who’s gearing up to challenge him.
That’s all for today! Thanks for reading, thrilled to be back with you all even if it is digital 💌
Kaela
Today’s newsletter was edited by Adrian González. News was written by Susannah Broun.
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