City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
💔 The best spots to break up in DC
February 13, 2024
Good Morning neighbors! D.C. may be the loneliest city, but I believe in us. If you are looking for some last minute Valentine's Day activities, we’ve got some ideas for you. Get out there ya love bugs ❤️🔥
What's CITY Talking About?
Bezos vs. Leonsis
The proposed Monumental Sports Arena has a new enemy: Jeff Bezos. If the arena at Potomac Yard goes forward, Route 1 would have to transport fans to and from the arena. Amazon HQ officials worry this will inhibit their plans to turn the area surrounding Route 1 into a walkable neighborhood. [Washington Post 🔒]
- Related: The Caps and Wizards’ proposed move to Potomac Yard is the talk of the town. What does it mean for D.C. proper? [City Cast DC 🎧]
Washington Swindlers
According to a new Federal Trade Commission report, Washingtonians were scammed out of more than $13 million in 2023. The most common cons were impostor scams and identity theft. Be extra cautious about giving personal information to strangers, and call the FTC if you’re suspicious. [WTOP]
CopHub
In response to rising crime, D.C. Police opened a “Safe Commercial Corridor Hub” in Chinatown. Mayor Bowser says the hub will act as a police substation and center for mental health and community services. The city plans to add two more hubs in Anacostia and the U Street corridor by spring. [DCist]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Feb. 13
- 📚 Author Talk: Asking for a Friend | 7 p.m. | $15+ | Mt. Vernon
- 🏠 Healthy Homes Advocacy Day | 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Free | Downtown
- 🖼️ Lino Print Workshop | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | $95 | Georgetown
- 🎉 Mardi Gras Party | 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. | Free | Dupont
Wednesday, Feb. 14
- 💗 Cupid’s Ball: Art Studio Party | 8 p.m. | $50 | Union Market
- 💀 Storytelling Night: Worst Date Ever | 7:30 p.m. | $35 | Shaw
- 👯 Galentine Card Making | 6 p.m. | $55 | Georgetown
- 💋 Metrobar: Kiss & Ride | 6:30 p.m. | $65 | Edgewood
- 💟 V-Day Crafting Pop Up | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Free | Pentagon City
- 💉 Valentine’s Flash Tattoos | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Free | Union Market
Thursday, Feb. 15
- 🎉 Heartbreak Hangover Singles Party | 6 p.m. | $25 | Shaw
- 🎶 Tunes: Argo and the Violet Queens | 7:30 p.m. | $15 | Truxton Circle
- 😢 Tunes: Heartbreak Hotel | 8 p.m. | $13 | Union Market
Today on City Cast
If you committed to dry January, you might be ready for a nice cocktail. Luckily, Raman Santra, creator of the popular account @BarredInDC is here to help us determine D.C.’s best and most underrated bars.
The National Gallery of Art just announced their Spring Gallery Nights series. Tickets to the wildly popular program are distributed via lottery. Make sure to sign up for reminders to know when the lotteries open!
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Today’s newsletter was edited by Julia Karron. News was written by Ashe Durban.
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