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Possible Misconduct at Trump Protester Trials

A D.C. prosecutor and a police detective have been charged with misconduct at the anti-Trump demonstration trials. They are accused of changing documents and selectively editing videos to support conspiracy charges. [Washington Post 🔒]

Hometown Olympians

The Paris Olympics kick off today and there are a host of local athletes to root for. Record-breaking Bethesdan Katie Ledecky leads the way in swimming, while 16-year-old Bullis School runner Quincy Williams becomes the youngest US track and field Olympian in history. [City Cast DC 🎧]

As You Are Is Back!

As You Are Bar, one of D.C.’s most beloved LGBTQ+ spaces, is reopening next Thursday after being closed since April due to damage from heavy rain. The forced closing came shortly after the Barracks Row bar raised $150,000 to stay in business. First up, karaoke night! [Instagram]

Pro-Palestinian Protest Aftermath

National Park Service crews were out all day yesterday cleaning up the aftermath of the pro-Palestinian protests outside Union Station sparked by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Nethanyahu’s visit. Protesters spray-painted the Columbus Memorial Fountain and burned the U.S. flag. [City Cast DC 🎧]

What To Do

DC Insider Trivia

First, Let’s Answer Last Week’s Question:

Which of the following celebrities was NOT born in Washington, D.C.?

1. Samuel L. Jackson
2. Bill Nye
3. David Grohl
4. Kerry Washington ⭐

That’s right, Kerry Washington was not, after all, named for her birth place. She was born in the Bronx! Congrats to Hannah M., Orest S., and Eric S. for being the first to guess correctly.

The other three celebrities are proud Washingtonians. Our favorite, of course, has got to be Bill Nye, who took the time to share childhood stories and hometown secrets with the best local D.C. podcast around.

Now, For This Week’s Question:

D.C. is pretty small, but it’s bigger than some countries! Which country below is smaller than the District?

1. Grenada
2. Singapore
3. Lichtenstein
4. Fiji

Today on City Cast

Netanyahu’s Visit, Georgetown Mansion Controversy, and DMV Made Festival

In today’s news roundup, we’re talking about how Benjamin Nethanyahu’s visit disrupted local D.C., a catfight over a Georgetown mansion, and what you need to know about the 2024 DMV Made Festival.