City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
Judge stops removal of Confederate memorial
December 19, 2023
Morning, neighbor! Latin restaurant Seven Reasons is debuting a “surprise” dining experience next spring, where guests will eat blindfolded and solve puzzles to unlock certain courses. That’s what I call a dinner party.
What's CITY Talking About?
Confederate Memorial Removal Interrupted
A federal judge temporarily stopped the removal of a Confederate memorial in Arlington National Cemetery yesterday, after the removal process had already begun. A lawsuit accused the Army, which runs the cemetery, of illegally executing a “hasty removal process.” There will be a hearing tomorrow to decide if the restraining order will be extended. [NBC4]
Red Line Repair Underway
With Red Line service shutdown between Dupont Circle and Gallery Place until Dec. 30, thousands of riders are taking shuttle buses instead. Metro said it will make safety repairs to the tunnels and tracks during the two-week period. [WTOP]
- Related: It is a dire time for Metro. We sat down with Metro Chief Randy Clarke to discuss the agency’s serious budget shortfall. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Mall Bans Unaccompanied Minors
A new policy at the DC USA mall in Columbia Heights says that shoppers under 18 now need to be accompanied by an adult. The mall’s owners have not commented on why these new rules are being enforced. [WTOP]
- Related: Property crime is on the rise in D.C., and there’s been a huge focus on mass thefts spurred on by social media. [City Cast DC 🎧]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Dec. 19
- 🎤 DISH! Story Telling Cocktail Hour | 7 p.m. | $15 | Capitol Hill
- 😂 Situation Comedy | 8 p.m. | $7 | U Street Corridor
Wednesday, Dec. 20
- 🍹 Green Drinks | 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Free | Dupont
- 🎼 Oscar Rodriguez / seysew | 7 p.m. | Free | Takoma Park
- 📕 Maydān Cookbook Launch | 7 p.m. | Free | 14th Street
- 🕯️ Profs & Pints: Slavic Solstice Magic | 6 p.m. | $15 | Capitol Hill
Thursday, Dec. 21
- ❄️ Winter Solstice Celebration | 7 p.m. | Free | Takoma Park
- 👠 Drag The Halls: A Holiday Cabaret Fundraiser | 7:30 p.m. |$100 | Falls Church
Today on City Cast
Why More Movies Don’t Get Filmed in D.C.
D.C. shows up in films and movies all the time, but how many of those projects actually film in the District? Writer Hannah Docter-Loeb tells us how D.C. has historically been short-changed on this and what the city is doing about it.
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Today’s newsletter was edited by Priyanka Tilve. News was written by Susannah Broun.
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