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NEA Lock Out

The nation’s largest labor union, the National Education Association, has locked out D.C. staff over union negotiations. Over the last month, dozens of members have formed a picket line outside the NEA headquarters at 16th and M Streets NW as negotiating teams meet with a mediator. [WTOP]

Rail Company Sued for Delaying Trains

Norfolk Southern, a private rail company, is being sued for illegally holding up Amtrak trains between New York and New Orleans. According to the suit, less than a quarter of the trains on the route show up on time. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Sterling, VA Ammonia Leak

An ammonia leak at a Sterling food processing plant sent 33 people to the hospital Wednesday evening. Loudoun County Fire and Rescue found and contained the leak, saying there is no threat to the surrounding community. [WTOP]

Wagamama Opens, For Real This Time

The DMV is getting its first Wagamama … finally. The popular UK-based Asian noodle chain opened in Clarendon yesterday, over a decade after it initially announced its plan to open in the DMV. The restaurant group is already planning more D.C. area locations. [Washingtonian]

What To Do

DC Insider Trivia

First, Let’s Answer Last 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

I was shocked by how many people got this, then I remembered this is D.C. and you all were probably reading Foreign Policy magazine in the crib and acing Sporcle’s Countries of the World Quiz.

So, yes! Lichtenstein is the only one of these countries smaller than the District. D.C. has a total area of 68.34 square miles, Lichtenstein is only 63 square miles. But, Lichtenstein only has 39,327 residents, while D.C. has 671,803!

🏅Nice work, Stephen C., Brad P., and Mie D. for knowing their geography and getting this one right first!

Now, For This Week’s Question:

How many books can you borrow from the DC Public Library at once?

1. 2
2. 8
3. 20
4. 50

Today on City Cast

DC Meets Housing Goal, Amtrak’s Union Station, Best of DC

DC has surprised itself by building a lot of housing. Plus, Amtrak’s officially taken over Union Station, there’s a new lawsuit that might — maybe? — speed up train service, and we’ve got City Paper’s Best of DC. Washington Post reporter Meagan Flynn joins the team to break it all down.