City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
🚗 DC considers car free zones
November 28, 2023
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What's CITY Talking About?
Potential Car-Free Zones
D.C. Council is considering establishing three car-free pedestrian zones by 2026. The proposal would establish these corridors by closing roads to cars for at least some hours each week. The $2.5 million project is inspired by D.C.’s annual “Open Streets” events, which have been shown to draw lots of foot traffic. [Washington Post 🔒]
Dramatic Carjacking Stats
There have been over 900 reported carjackings in D.C. this year, according to data from D.C. police. They say over 75% of those involved a gun. Additionally, of the arrests made, 65% of carjackers have been people under 18 years old. [WTOP]
- Related: Mayor Muriel Bower’s sweeping new anti-crime proposal aims to address this rise in crime. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Moon Rabbit Has a New Location
The famed restaurant Moon Rabbit is scheduled to reopen in early January in Penn Quarter. The restaurant dramatically and suddenly closed at the Wharf six months ago. The new location will open where CoCo. Sala used to be and will have a brand-new menu. [Eater DC]
- Related: We chatted with Chef Kevin Tien about the closure of his restaurant and his visions for a new spot. [City Cast DC 🎧]
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What To Do
🛍️ Chanukah Holiday Market | Tuesday | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
It’s Etsy IRL. Shop handmade goods from holiday cards to jewelry to baked goods, enjoy the hot chocolate bar, and partake in craft classes. [Free, Dupont]
🎥 "Haute Cuisine" | Tuesday | 7 - 9 p.m.
Head to the French Embassy for this new series of film screenings, focusing on gastronomy. This first one is the story of Danièle Delpeuch, the private chef for François Mitterrand. [$5, Georgetown]
🚂 Light Yards Express | Wednesday | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Ride on a holiday-themed train through a wonderland of holiday lights while the DJ spins up Santa Baby remixes. Rumor is Santa himself make an appearance. [Free, Navy Yard]
👖 Swap & Shop | Wednesday | 7 p.m.
Refresh your wardrobe, free up some closet space, and practice sustainability at this clothing swap at Sixth & I. [$5, Downtown]
Today on City Cast
Ever wondered how long it would take to visit all 98 metro stops? Well, these three friends did a speed run and found out it takes around 8.5 hours. They’re here today to explain what they learned along the way, and how D.C.’s system compares to other major cities.
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Today’s newsletter was edited by Priyanka Tilve. News was written by Susannah Broun.
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