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👮 MPD body-cam footage sparks unrest
September 11, 2024 · 💌 Kaela
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What's CITY Talking About?
Body-Cam Footage Sparks Looting
Widespread looting and vandalism broke out in D.C. Monday night, according to MPD, after police released body-camera footage in which officers fatally shot a violence interrupter. The video showed police fired more than 10 shots at 26-year-old Justin Robinson at a McDonald’s in Southeast D.C. [Washington Post 🔒]
Bus Takes Two Steps Forward, One Back
WMATA’s updating its bus service. Pending board approval, select buses will run 24 hours permanently and Metro will tack on extra stops to compensate for the Circulator’s closure on some routes. The new Circulator stops will start in October. [WMATA]
DC’s Defining Culinary Moments
D.C.'s status as a food town has been vigorously defended over the past few weeks (thanks, Keith Lee). But, local food writer Tim Ebner says there’s plenty to celebrate when it comes to D.C.’s defining culinary moments, and he explains how our culinary past is shaping its future. [City Cast DC 🎧]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Sep. 11
- 🎭 Theater: “Five Finger Discount History” | 6:30 p.m. | Free | National Mall
- 💿 Bad Moves LP Listening Party | 6 - 10 p.m. | Free | Park View
- ✍️ DC Writers Workshop | 6 p.m. | Free | Virtual
Thursday, Sep. 12
- ♻️ Climate Hour of Action At Dacha | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Shaw
- 🎺 Sonny’s Pizza Jazz Night | 7 - 10 p.m. | Free | Park View
- 🎉 Juernes Neighborhood Festival | 4 - 7 p.m. | Free | Columbia Heights
- 📕 Zine Jam & Mixer | 6 - 9 p.m. | Free | Dupont
- 🎵 Tunes: Marika Hackman | 6:30 p.m. | $20 | U Street Corridor
- 🌅 Daybreaker: Party To the Polls Dance | 6 - 9 a.m. | $30 | National Building Museum
Friday, Sep. 13
- 🍸 The 1924: A Science Speakeasy | 6 p.m. | $20 | National Mall
- 📚 Book Talk: “The Land is Holy” | 7 p.m. | Free | Adams Morgan
- ☕ Home Coffee Brewing Class | 11 a.m. | $45 | Park View
- 🎻 Music of Florence and Venice Concert | 8 p.m. | $20+ | Capitol Hill
- 🍏 Pop Girl Summer Dance Party | 11 p.m. - 3 a.m. | $5+ | Union Market
- 💉 Flash Tattoos At Relume | 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Free entry | Capitol Hill
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🌮 Welcome Her Highness, Taco Bell Cantina
The Chinatown Taco Bell has finally opened its doors and will join the slim number of 24-hour restaurants in D.C.
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