City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
🔴 Red Line gets back on track
June 27, 2024 · 💌 Kaela
Hey, neighbor, ICYMI we’re having a free live podcast taping at metrobar on July 13 at 2 p.m. We’ll be chatting with D.C.’s Office of Planning about their new podcast mini-series, District Crossroads, and the resiliency of D.C. neighborhoods. Hope to meet you there!
What's CITY Talking About?
Special Election to Replace PG Councilmember
PG County will hold a special election to replace at-large council member Mel Franklin, who resigned amid embezzlement charges. The primary will be held August 6 and the general election on November 5. [Washington Post 🔒]
Takoma Metro Reopens Early
Red Line riders rejoice! The Takoma station will reopen tomorrow, after finishing station and track upgrades early. Red Line service between Glenmont and Takoma will still be halted until August 31. [WMATA]
New Bike Trail In NE
D.C. received a $25 million federal grant to build a trail connecting Fort Lincoln to the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail. The project will build a new pedestrian bridge and renovate the New York Ave NE Bridge, with construction beginning in 2026. [Axios]
VA Allows Winter Crabbing
Virginia repealed a ban on winter dredging for blue crabs in a push for year-round crabbing. Many environmentalists oppose the decision, pointing to dwindling blue crab numbers. [Northern Virginia Magazine]
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Enjoy the Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Explore the Smithsonian Folklife Festival from June 26th -July 1st!
Meet indigenous artists, creators, and other names from across the Western Hemisphere this month at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival “Indigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian". Enjoy six days packed with programming on the National Mall, with opportunities to enjoy live music and enjoy indigenous-inspired cuisine.
What To Do
Thursday, June 27
- 🎨 Renwick Gallery Handi Hour | 5:30 p.m. | $25 | Downtown
- 🕵️ Spy Talk: Josephine Baker | 5:30 p.m. | Free | Downtown
- 🎉 Smithsonian Folklife Festival | Varies | Free | National Mall
- 🛍️ Cleveland Park Night Market | 5 - 9 p.m. | Free | Cleveland Park
- 🤔 Alliance for Justice Trivia Night | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Logan Circle
Friday, June 28
- 👠 Drag Underground | 8:30 p.m. | $20 | Dupont
- 💀 Adams Morgan Comedy Showcase | 9:30 p.m. | $12 | Adams Morgan
- 🪡 Femme Fatale Pride Bracelet Workshop | 6 p.m. | $25 | Cleveland Park
- 🎉 Smithsonian Folklife Festival | Varies | Free | National Mall
- 🎞️ Film Screening: “Hahaha” | 7 p.m. | Free | National Mall
- ⛱️ TASTE di ISLANDS Block Party | 4 - 10 p.m. | $5+ | Navy Yard
Today on City Cast
Why Georgetown Doesn’t Have A Metro Stop, And Other Explanations
If you live on the Red Line, you know it’s been a summer of Metro closures — which makes it a great time to check out one of our favorite early City Cast episodes. We sat down with Metro historian Zack Schrag and transit planner Matt Johnson to talk about one of my favorite pastimes: Making up fantasy Metro lines that can get you exactly where you want to go. Or, at least, talking about why they can’t quite happen in real life.
Local Celeb: D.C. high schooler Maisie Derlega won the “Doodle for Google” award. Her artwork – depicting friends and family sharing a meal – was displayed on the Google homepage yesterday for everyone around the world to see!
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