City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
🏠 DC's getting more housing and less crime
July 10, 2024 · 💌 Kaela
Hey, neighbor! ICYMI we’re having a live podcast taping this Saturday at metrobar! We’ll be chatting with D.C.’s Office of Planning about the resiliency of D.C. neighborhoods. Can’t wait to see you there!
What's CITY Talking About?
Big Decrease In Carjackings
Carjackings have dropped 46% in D.C., breaking a years-long surge. The U.S. Attorney for D.C. attributes the reduction to the new MPD carjacking task force, increased arrests, and better investigative tech that makes it easiest to track suspects. [WTOP]
- Related: D.C. has seen several deadly carjacking sprees this year despite the reduction, including many that are connected. [City Cast DC]
DC To Meet Much Needed Housing Production Goal
D.C. is on track to meet its housing production goal of producing 36,000 units by next month. So far, 9,771 units are affordable housing. This is critical as a new report shows that a minimum-wage earner in D.C. would need at least two full-time jobs to afford a one-bedroom apartment at Fair Market Rent. Even then, only 8 - 10% of D.C. apartments are listed at Fair Market Rent or lower. [Urban Turf/WUSA9]
Car Crashes Into Dupont Building
A truck flipped over and crashed into a Dupont Circle coworking office early yesterday morning. The two people in the car fled the scene. No one was injured. [NBC4]
Moped Mania
MPD is cracking down on illegal mopeds following a 165% jump in ridership. The boom is largely powered by Venezuelan migrants finding work through food delivery apps. [City Cast DC 🎧]
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What To Do
Wednesday, July 10
- 🎤 Late Night Khaos Karaoke | 10:30 p.m. | Free | Shaw
- 🎹 Milian Park Tunes: Taisha Estrada | 6 p.m. | Free | Mt. Vernon
- 🧶 Phillips Collection Crochet Circle | 6 p.m. | Free | Dupont Circle
- ✍️ Reading and Writing Toward Freedom | 7 p.m. | Free | Downtown
- 📚 Author Talk: Gabrielle Zevin | 7 p.m. | $12 | Chinatown
- ⚽ Semi-final Copa América Watch Party | 8 p.m. | $6 | Arlington
Thursday, July 11
- 👁️ Lord of the Rings Trivia | 7 p.m. | Free | Ivy City
- 🎉 Juernes Community Festival | 4 - 7 p.m. | Free | Columbia Heights
- 🎭 Capital Fringe Fest | Varies | $15 | Golden Triangle
Friday, July 12
- 🇷🇴 Romanian Fest | 5 - 9 p.m. | Free | The Wharf
- 🎵 “OOPS...I Did It Again!” Dance Party | 11 p.m. | Free | Shaw
- 💃 Swing Dancing Class| 7 p.m. | Free | The Wharf
- 🎤 Tunes: Janet Jackson | 8 p.m. | $30 | Chinatown
- 🎥 Outdoor movies: “Ratatouille” | 9 p.m. | Free | Union Market
- 🎭 Capital Fringe Fest | Varies | $15 | Golden Triangle
Today on City Cast
How DC’s Moped Boom Affects You
Police are clamping down amid a massive moped boom. But it’s not just a new way of commuting — mopeds have become a core part of D.C. food delivery and their riders are some of the most vulnerable people in the industry. Axios’ Anna Spiegel is here to explain.
Where Should DC Put Its Next Library?
DC Public Library is looking for community input to help decide the best location for its brand-new Edgewood/Eckington library. There are four possible locations. Anyone is welcome to participate!
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