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August 28, 2024 · – Natalia Aldana
Hey there! This is Natalia Aldana, an editor at City Cast, filling in for Kaela today.
D.C. is well-known for its museums. Most people explore the National Portrait Gallery, the Museum of Natural History, or other museums on the Mall. But the City Cast DC team wants more! Here are the hidden gem museums you should explore next 🤓⤵️
What's CITY Talking About?
Short Heat Wave Arrives in DC
Today’s 98-degree day is thanks to a heat dome migrating from the Midwest. But thankfully, this wave will be short-lived. [Axios]
Alexandria’s Single-Family Zoning Debate Could Head to Courts
On Monday, a judge ruled in favor of a homeowners’ group seeking to sue the City of Alexandria over its recent decision to end single-family-only zoning. A trial date for the lawsuit will be set pending an agreement from both sides. [Washington Post 🔒]
- Related: Alexandria’s ban on single-family zoning has big implications for the region. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Commanders’ Home Has a New Name
The home field of the Washington Commanders will be rebranded from Commanders Field to Northwest Stadium after the Northwest Federal Credit Union. [WUSA9]
- Stay tuned! In tomorrow’s episode, we’ll be discussing whether the Commanders are returning to D.C. [City Cast DC 🎧]
TikTok Food Critic Slams DC Food
Keith Lee, a social media influencer whose “Keith Speaks” videos review dishes and restaurants, posted a video on Monday heavily criticizing restaurants he tried in Washington, D.C. He referred to a dish from an unnamed restaurant as smelling “inedible,” and another restaurant as unprofessional. [TikTok]
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What To Do
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
Thursday, Aug. 29
- 🛍️ Twilight Vintage Market Popup | 4 - 10 p.m. | Free | Dupont
- 🎥 Outdoor Movie: “SOUL” | 7:30 p.m. | Free | The Wharf
- 🎵 Tunes: Jordin Sparks | 6:30 p.m. | $40+ | U Street Corridor
- 👠 Indie Music Drag Show | 8 p.m. | $12 | U Street Corridor
- 🤠 Wild Western Night At Johnny Ps | 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. | $7+ | Adams Morgan
- 🎤 Live! At the Library | 5 - 8 p.m. | Free | Capitol Hill
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Correction: In the Monday, Aug. 26 newsletter, we made an error regarding a reservation policy. Frankly Pizza does accept reservations. Sorry for the confusion!
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