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What's CITY Talking About?

DC Officials Want More Oversight of 911 Call Center

Councilmember Brooke Pinto introduced a new bill that would require D.C.’s 911 agency to release the audio related to calls with suspected dispatching errors. She also proposed having monthly public oversight hearings of the troubled agency. [City Cast DC 🎧]

DMV Food Insecurity Grows

37% of DMV residents are experiencing food insecurity, according to a new study by The Capital Area Food Bank. This is up five percent from the year before, with the highest rates of food insecurity in Prince George’s County (50%) and lowest in Arlington (23%). [Capital Area Food Bank]

DC’s One Weed Man

D.C. only has one marijuana inspector to keep the entire cannabis market in check. Medical dispensary operators say D.C. needs more to effectively crack down on all its unlicensed I-71 weed gifting shops. The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration said they will be posting jobs for two new inspectors. [Axios, City Cast DC 🎧]

Where Is It?

First, Where Was Last Week’s Photo?

This is the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria, which marked its 50th anniversary last weekend. It is home to the nation’s largest collection of working artists' open studios under one roof. There are 71 artists’ studios with everything from ceramics to stained-glass to painting.

Visitors can observe artists as they work, ask questions, and buy original pieces. You can also browse the center’s in-house gallery spaces and attend one of their frequent community events or artist talks.

🏆 Congratulations to Meredith T., Laura N., and Deb G., for getting it right first!

Now, Onto This Week’s Challenge:

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

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