City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
The case to recall Councilmember Charles Allen
May 20, 2024 · 💌 Kaela
Hey DC. Finally some good news. A 6-year-old pup named Nimble from Ellicott City, Maryland became the first mixed-breed dog to win the agility competition at the Westminster Dog Show last week. Look at her fly!
What's CITY Talking About?
Community Hub Opens in Anacostia
A Safe Commercial Corridor Hub has opened up in Anacostia, following calls from the community to offer more services in Ward 8. The hub will operate in the Salvation Army building and will be home to D.C.’s first Ward Manager who will help residents connect to the services. D.C. plans to roll out this position to all eight wards. [WTOP]
Vince Gray Endorses Replacement
The D.C. Councilmember endorsed Wendell Felder to replace him as Ward 7’s council representative because of his “diverse experience” and “dedication to uplifting Ward 7.” Felder’s platform includes increasing health care services and expanding the streetcar network. [Washington Post 🔒]
Reckoning with the Allen Recall
Rising fear over crime has caused a group of Ward 6 residents to launch a campaign to recall Councilmember Charles Allen. Critics point to Allen’s progressive crime policies in 2020, such as reducing police budgets, as cause for 2023’s crime wave. The recall effort must obtain signatures from 10% of Ward 6’s population by late summer to warrant a special election. [City Cast DC 🎧]
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Where Is It?
First, Where Was Last Week’s Photo?
Nice work! This is The Block Foodhall & Bar in Annandale. It’s the home of five food stalls including Pokeworks, SnoCream Company, Bold Dumpling, Balo Kitchen, and a bar. It’s well worth the trip out to the burbs.
🏆 Congratulations to Nicole M., Anna L., and John F. for guessing correctly first! You all gave some great recs for what to get there.
“The dumplings and Korean shaved ice!” - Nicole M
“Poutine with smoked pork belly at Balo Kitchen” - John F.
As for me? My favorites are the Spam musubi from Pokeworks, and the báhn mi from Balo Kitchen!
Now, Onto This Week’s Challenge:
Can you tell me where this statue is located? Bonus points if you can tell me anything about what it represents!
What To Do
Monday, May 20
- 🎵 Tunes: Gustaf | 7 p.m. | $16 | Union Market
- 🛼 Roller Skating Lessons | 6 p.m. | $20 | Anacostia
Tuesday, May 21
- ⛲ Tunes: Youth Fountain | 8 p.m. | $20 | Shaw
- 🍸 AAPI Cocktail Class | 6:30 p.m. | $70 | Logan Circle
- 🪕 Tiny Desk Concert Tour | 8 p.m. | $22 | Shaw
- 🎥 Outdoor Movie: Bring It On | 9 p.m. | Free | Adams Morgan
- 📚 Local Author Chat | 7:30 p.m. | Free | Shaw
- 🧶 MLK Library Craft & Chill Night | 5:30 p.m. | Free | Downtown
Wednesday, May 22
- ☄️ NASA’s Asteroid Mission Talk | 8 p.m. | Free | National Mall
- 🎞️ Work-In-Progress Film Screening | 6 p.m. | Free | H Street Corridor
- 🎙️ Tunes: Greifcat | 7 p.m. | $13 | Silver Spring
- 🎮 Video Game Music Jam | 7 p.m. | $10 | Truxton Circle
- 📜 Profs & Pints: America's Illiberal History | 6 p.m. | $15 | Capitol Hill
Today on City Cast
The Case to Recall Councilmember Charles Allen
No member of the D.C. Council has ever been recalled. But there’s a group of Capitol Hill residents who want to recall Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, who they blame for last year’s spike in crime. We talked to Rich Masters, one of the campaign organizers, to hear his case against Allen.
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