📦 The FBI is finally moving

What's CITY Talking About?

FBI Director Disapproves of New HQ

A new location has been chosen for the FBI headquarters, but the agency's director said he could not accept the decision to move from downtown D.C. to the Maryland suburbs. He criticized the politically fraught and drawn-out site selection process as fatally flawed, saying the feds had made questionable decisions and ignored the recommendations of the decision panel. [Washington Post 🔒]

• Background: The FBI move has been a year-long battle of Maryland vs. Virginia as the states vied for the federal complex, which is projected to generate billions in taxpayer revenue. [City Cast DC 🎧]

High-End Brothels Busted in VA

A ring of ”high-end" brothels operating in greater Fairfax and Tysons, Virginia were shut down this week. Three people were charged with coercing people to engage in illegal sexual activity in rented high-end apartment complexes. While the client names have not been made public, investigators identified a "wide array" of buyers, including politicians, high-tech and pharmaceutical executives, and military officers. [Axios]

Let It Snow!

The Capital Weather Gang is calling for more snow this winter than in the past five years due to El Niño. But, we only got 0.4 inches last year, so don’t hold your breath for a blockbuster storm. They estimate there will be at least six to seven snowfalls in the area, mostly between January and March. [Washington Post 🔒]

• Tune in to our podcast for more predictions! [City Cast DC 🎧]

What To Do

😂 What Do You Do? | Friday | 7:30 p.m.

Join Kinda Live Comedy for a night of unscripted ha-ha jokes by D.C. comedians riffing off the audience. [Free, U Street Corridor]

🚦 Stoplight Party | Friday | 9 p.m.

Red = taken, yellow = complicated, and green = single at this fun and flirty party at Lost Society. [Free, U Street Corridor]

🛍️ NoVa Christmas Market | Friday - Sunday | 10 a.m. - 5p.m.

This award-winning holiday show features over 300 artisans with pieces your grandma will absolutely adore. [$9, Chantilly]

🥕 Arcadia Farm Volunteer Day | Saturday | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join Arcadia staff to learn about sustainable agriculture and help grow vegetables for neighbors who can’t access affordable, nutritious food. [Free, Alexandria]

🎖️ Honoring Native Veterans | Saturday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Recognize and honor the military service of Native Americans with ceremonies, family activities, and a film screening. [Free, National Mall]

• Or check out these other ways to pay tribute to Native American Heritage Month!

🧶 Rug Tufting Workshop | Saturday | 3 - 5 p.m.

Learn to craft fun rugs with your own hands at this Relume workshop. [$75, Capitol Hill]

🎤 The ‘Wait Wait’ Stand Up Tour | Saturday | 8 p.m.

NPR’s comedy podcast “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me” is going on tour with comedians like Negin Farsad, Helen Hong, and Brian Babylon. [$35+, The Wharf]

🥳 National Pupusa Day | Sunday | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Celebrate National Pupusa Day at El Tamarindo with pupusa-making workshops, all-you-can-eat pupusas, dance performances, a craft market, and more! [Free, Adams Morgan]

🥮 Mooncake Workshop | Sunday | 6:30 p.m.

Join Slow Food DC to make traditional Cantonese mooncakes along with some more modern riffs. [$20+, Union Market]

DC Insider Trivia

Before we get to the trivia of the day, let’s answer last week’s question:

What percentage of the world’s data centers are in NoVa?

1. Under 20%
2. 30% - 40%
3. 50% - 50%
4. More than 70%

Yep! It might not seem it, but NoVa is one of the world's largest data center hubs. And now there is a proposal to add 30-million more square feet of data centers next year. While the centers might bring in the big bucks for NoVa counties, residents are less than thrilled about a new one in their backyard.

🏆 Congratulations to Hey DC readers Mackenzie C., Sherry L., and Caroline C. for being the first three to get last week’s question right!

Now, for this week's trivia question:

Eastern Market just celebrated a big anniversary. How old did it turn?

1. 75
2. 100
3. 150
4. 300

No Googling! But if you do need a little hint or suggestions on how to celebrate, we did a whole City Cast DC episode about it 🎧

Today on City Cast

FBI Is Moving, Stadium Makeover, and Restaurant Credit Card Fees

The FBI is moving! What does that mean for downtown? We’re also chatting about the Wizards and Capitals bid to spiff up their stadium and what’s up with restaurants charging credit card fees (!?).