City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer

Get ready for Chinatown 2.0

January 9, 2024

Morning! After two long years of waiting, Raising Cane’s will open its first D.C. location at Union Station today. The Louisiana-based chain is famous for its chicken tenders and trademark sauce. Throw in a Tatte and we’re on track (😉) to becoming America’s most-loved train station.

What's CITY Talking About?

New Effort to Revitalize Chinatown

Mayor Muriel Bowser is establishing a new Gallery Place-Chinatown Task Force to focus on breathing new life into the neighborhood as the Washington Wizards and Capitals consider leaving for Alexandria. The task force is charged with creating a long-term vision and financial plan for the area. [WUSA9]

Related: The sports teams’ move isn’t a done deal, and some Alexandria residents are fighting back hard. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Commanders’ Coach Ousted

Ron Rivera is no longer the Washington Commanders’ coach. Managing partner Josh Harris announced the team was set to move in a new direction under his ownership. Rivera coached the squad for four disappointing seasons, and finished this year with a 4-13 record. [NBC4]

Kidnapped Dogs Returned

Seven of the eight American Bulldog puppies that were stolen over the weekend have been found. Authorities say a “community member” brought them to a police station. The last pup is still missing. This is the latest in a string of dognappings plaguing D.C. [WTOP]

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What To Do

Tuesday, Jan. 9

🍄 Grow Your Own Mushroom Class | 5:30 p.m. | $38 | Dupont
🏴‍☠️ When Pirates Prowled the Chesapeake | 6:00 p.m | $15 | Penn Quarter

Wednesday, Jan. 10

😆 The Washington Roast | 7:30 p.m. | $20 | Downtown
🪨 Cultivated Stone Collection | 10 a.m. | Free | National Arboretum
📚 Cookbook: The Power Five | 7 p.m. | $5 | Mount Pleasant

Thursday, Jan. 11

🔮 Journaling with Crystals + Tarot | 6:30 p.m. | $50 | Cleveland Park
📜 Freedom Stories History Forum | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Mt. Rainer

More DC Events

Today on City Cast

Washington Post Buyouts, TikTok Tunnel Girl, and Barnes and Noble Returns

*The old Barnes and Noble on M Street NW in Georgetown. Also where the new one will be located. (NCinDC/Flickr)*

In today’s Tuesday roundup, the team breaks down what’s going on with the Washington Post buyouts, a Herndon woman digging tunnels under her home, and the return of Barnes and Noble to Georgetown.

What’s Going On In DC This Week?

Ready, Set, Eat! Restaurant Week Returns!

It's one of the best times of the year in the region to dine out and eat up - Winter Restaurant Week! From Monday, January 15 through Sunday, January 21 enjoy specially priced 3-course menus for brunch, lunch, and dinner at 250+ eateries in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

What Do You Think of VA’s Toll Hike?

Virginia wants to hike tolls on the Dulles Greenway up 40%, but first, they want your opinion. A public hearing will be held today from 6 to 10 p.m. So, if you don’t love the idea of paying $8.10 every time you drive the Greenway, maybe go!