🥦 MPD shuts down unlicensed cannabis shop

What's CITY Talking About?

Prime Real Estate Under New Management

The city has picked a consulting firm to develop Anacostia’s Poplar Point. The property is prime real estate that's been contested for years. [Axios, City Cast DC 🎧]

City Closes Unlicensed Cannabis Shop

D.C. shut down a U Street NW unlicensed cannabis shop last week, following an undercover investigation. In the District, 24 cease-and-desist orders have been issued to other cannabis shops, while legal medical cannabis dispensaries struggle to survive. [WUSA9, City Cast DC 🎧]

More Commanders Snafus

The Washington Commanders fired their VP of Content after a video surfaced of him calling football fans “mouthbreathers” and “high school-educated alcoholics.” He also stated that when FedEx Field’s pipes were leaking, he tweeted out it was just water, despite the fact that fans said it smelled like sewage. Mayor Bowser has been making a push to bring the team back to the city from Landover, MD. [ESPN, City Cast DC 🎧]

DDOT Hires Mr. Robot

A little red robot from the D.C. transportation department – named Kiwibot – is cruising the city sidewalks. It’s helping DDOT update and maintain its sign inventory. But mostly, it's just cute. [NBC4]

Could Arlington Beat DC to Zero Traffic Deaths?

Vision Zero might have failed in D.C., but Arlington is on track to meet its 2030 goal of eradicating all vehicle fatalities. Arlington already has one of the lowest traffic fatality rates in the nation and is working on new initiatives to get it even lower. [ARLnow]

• Over 30 people have died in traffic accidents in 2024, the year in which D.C. had aimed to have zero fatalities. Here’s what went wrong. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Where Is It?

First, Where Was Last Week’s Photo?

This is Culture House, a community-based art gallery and events space in Southwest D.C., close to the Rubell Museum.

Previously, it was the Friendship Baptist Church, home to one of D.C.’s oldest African-American congregations. It is one of the few buildings left untouched after the mid-century urban renewal efforts in Southwest.

Now, the gallery hosts shows by local artists, performances, and community events, while the surrounding garden boasts rotating murals.

🏆Congratulations to Dasha N., MacKenzi N., and Sharon J. for getting it right first!

Now, Onto This Week’s Challenge:

Who can tell me where this picture was taken? Bonus points if you can tell me what your favorite thing to do there is.

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