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August 27, 2024 · 💌 Kaela
Hey, neighbor! We’re trying something new on our City Cast DC podcast: A rapid rundown of every important local news story you missed this month. Get caught up on everything you need to know in just 25 minutes ⬇️


What's CITY Talking About?
New Commanders Stadium ETA
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris says a new stadium could open in time for the 2030 season. He’s hoping it will be at the site currently occupied by RFK, but first, the federal government has to agree to hand it over to D.C. [WTOP]
- Last year, legislation was introduced that would give D.C. a 99-year lease extension on the RFK land. The U.S. House of Representatives has approved, but the Senate has not. [City Cast DC 🎧]
DCA Concession Workers Form Picket Line
Around 150 DCA employees began picketing outside the airport yesterday and continue today, demanding a union and better benefits for immigrants working at the airport. Most are employees of Master ConcessionAir which operates P.F. Chang’s, Wolfgang Puck, Peet’s Coffee, and Dos Toros’ concessions. [ARLnow]
Ending Rock Creek Parkway’s Reversible Lanes
The National Parks Service may eliminate the one-way reversible lanes during rush hour along Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, citing disproportional high crash data. They will start collecting public feedback on the proposal this winter. [WTOP]
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What To Do
Monday, Aug. 26
- 🍺 Profs & Pints DC: Conspiracy Entrepreneurs | 6 p.m. | $16 | Penn Quarter
- 🕺 Free Zumba Class | 6 p.m. | Free | Crystal City
- 🎤 MLK Open Mic Night | 3:30 p.m. | Free | Downtown
Tuesday, Aug. 27
- 🔭 Profs & Pints DC: NASA's Next Big Thing | 6 p.m. | $15 | Penn Quarter
- 🗳️ Register to Vote At the Library! | 3 - 7 p.m. | Free | Mt. Pleasant
- 🎬 Movie Night: “Joy Ride” | 5:30 p.m. | Free | Downtown
Wednesday, Aug. 28
- 🎺 Tunes: Perfekt Blend (R&B/Pop/Jazz) | 7 p.m. | Free | The Wharf
- 📘 Zine Workshop | 6 p.m. | $10-30 | Takoma Park
- ✍️ Drawing Nature With Oil Pastels | 6 p.m. | $45 | Union Market
- 😋 Taste of Western Market | 4 - 6 p.m. | $10+ | Foggy Bottom
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