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November 30, 2023
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What's CITY Talking About?
Bill to Lower Responsibility of Flawed 911 Agency
A new bill would transfer some 911 dispatching responsibilities from the Office of Unified Communications to the D.C. Fire Department. The OUC has faced severe criticism for falling short of national standards for answering 911 calls in a timely manner. However, D.C.’s fire chief says he does not support the move. [DCist, City Cast DC 🎧]
- Related: D.C. is also considering shifting some emergency response responsibilities away from 911 entirely. But the process is complicated. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Data Center Rezoning Approved
The Prince William County Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning plan that paves the way for a 270-acre data center. The approval of the data center in Bristow, Virginia has been highly contested by the community. The board had originally zoned the area for residential, but the rezoning plan passed five to three, with Democrats in favor and Republicans opposed. [NBC4, City Cast DC 🎧]
Georgetown “Graffiti Cliffs” Fenced Off
A popular hangout spot and Potomac lookout location in Georgetown is now fenced off. Many residents are furious, saying the change is a sign of gentrification and ruins a free, nice space in the area. However, the National Park Service says people shouldn’t be hanging out there due to safety concerns. [DCist]
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What To Do
🎄 Shirlington Tree Lighting | Thursday | 6 - 8:30 p.m.
The Village at Shirlington will have a makers’ market, carriage rides, live music, and a tree-lighting celebration. [Free, Shirlington]
🏮 Winter Lantern Festival | Friday - Sunday All Month | 5 - 9 p.m.
Walk through over 1000 Chinese lanterns handcrafted from silk cloth telling various stories and themes. [$25, Tysons]
🦁 Zoo Lights | Friday - Sunday All Month | 5 - 9 p.m.
This winter wonderland is lit by more than half a million lights displaying different habitats and the animals that call them home. [$6, Cleveland Park]
🛍️ Scooby-Doo Mansion’s Holiday Market | Saturday | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Browse local vendors to find that perfect holiday gift while sipping Lost Sock Coffee this Saturday morning. [Free, Mount Pleasant]
Today on City Cast
What Ranked Choice Voting Means For DC
A potential D.C. referendum called Initiative 83 could pave the way for ranked choice voting in D.C. Alex Koma from City Paper is here to walk us through Initiative 83 and its antagonists.
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Tuesday’s high winds toppled the National Christmas Tree near the White House (part of the greater war on Christmas, I imagine 😔). It’s all hands on deck to get it prepped for the official lighting ceremony today! And watch out for the traffic.
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Today’s newsletter was edited by Priyanka Tilve. News was written by Susannah Broun.
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