City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
🍜 10 essential soups for DC winter
November 20, 2024 · 💌 Kaela
Hey, neighbor. Let’s go over our fall essentials. Chunky sweater? Check. Crisp weather? Check. Hot soups? CHECK. See below for D.C.’s best soups to keep your insides warm this season.
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Senate Committee Signs Off on RFK Stadium Bill
A Senate committee approved a bill that gives D.C. long-term control over the RFK Stadium campus and paves the way for a potential return of the Commanders. Now, the bill goes to the full Senate for approval. [Washington Business Journal 🔒]
- Related: D.C. has contracted out multiple studies to see how a revitalized RFK Stadium would change the city, including how much it will cost. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Homicides and Carjackings Down
Homicides in D.C. are down 28% from last year, in line with a national downward trend. Carjackings are also down by almost half after increasing for six years. [Axios]
Yellow Line Could Go To Greenbelt Again
As part of its 2026 proposal, Metro is considering resuming Yellow Line trains to Greenbelt again and splitting the Silver Line in two east of Stadium-Armory. They also want to add some Silver Line and Orange Line service for more frequent trains. [ABC7]
A Solution to DC’s Zoning Issues
D.C.’s zoning is contentious among developers and activists alike. One expert thinks Georgetown’s zoning could be the answer to the city’s urban planning woes. [City Cast DC 🎧]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Nov. 20
- ✍️ Journaling with Crystals + Tarot | 7 p.m. | $60 | Cleveland Park
- 🗳️ Post Election Round-Up | 6:30 p.m. | $10 | Capital Jewish Museum
- 🍴Bold Fork Books: Cookbook Club | 7 p.m. | $16 | Mt. Pleasant
- 🖼️ National Gallery of Women In the Arts Night | 5:30 - 8 p.m. | $25 | Downtown
- 🎵 Tunes: Sun June | 8 - 11 p.m. | $18+ | Shaw
Thursday, Nov. 21
- 🍺 Holiday & Hops Beer Tasting | 6 p.m. | $35 | Dupont
- 🎨 Phillips Collection on Third Thursday | 5 - 8 p.m. | Free | Dupont
- 🎸 Tunes: Sunny Jain's Wild Wild East | 7:30 p.m. | $6 | National Mall
- 🛍️ Cleveland Park Night Market | 5 - 9 p.m. | Free | Cleveland Park
- 📚 Cozy Town Books Festival | 7 - 9 p.m. | $5 | Alexandria
- 🌊 History of Ocean Mapmaking | 5 - 8 p.m. | Free | Library of Congress
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The Adams Morgan Partnership BID invites everyone to enjoy its holiday programming, including an illuminated “All I Want Is You” art display and tree lighting on November 21, with “Snowy Thursdays” on December 5 and 12. Experience live music, family-friendly fun, and seasonal treats while snow fills the sky.
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