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⚖️ DC Council committee votes to expel Trayon White
December 17, 2024 · 💌 Kaela
Hey, neighbor! Grab your crush and run downtown. There’s a new 600 lb ball of mistletoe hanging 30 feet in the air. And if you two happen to get caught under it? Oh nooo!
What's CITY Talking About?
DC Council Recommends Expelling Trayon White
A D.C. Council sub-committee yesterday unanimously recommended expelling Ward 8 councilmember Trayon White, saying he violated council ethics by allegedly receiving large bribes. White will get the opportunity to defend himself at a proceeding on Jan. 28, followed by a full council vote. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Cashless Business Ban To Begin
As of Jan. 1, all D.C. businesses will be required to accept cash. The law aims to make businesses more accessible to people without bank accountsSome bars and restaurants may be exempt. [Axios]
Metro Workers Head Back To Office
Metro has ordered all of its employees to stop working from home by July, saying it will be important to support large-scale regional events next year, like World Pride. [Washington Post 🔒]
- Related: President-Elect Donald Trump likewise wants all federal employees back in the office, and in an unlikely moment of partnership, Mayor Bowser agrees.[City Cast DC 🎧]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Dec. 17
- 🛍️ Union Station Holiday Market | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Free | NoMa
- ⛄ Holiday Care Kit Assembly | 6 p.m. | Free | Chinatown
- 🍞 Christmas Bread & Brews | 7 - 9 p.m. | $20 | Eckington
- 🍺 Profs & Pints: Scary Holiday Folklore | 6 p.m. | $17 | Penn Quarter
- 💃 Tango Dance at Dupont Underground | 8:15 - 10:30 p.m. | $10 | Dupont
- 🎙 “On with Kara Swisher” Podcast Recording | 6 p.m. | Free | Penn Quarter
Wednesday, Dec. 18
- 🛍️ Union Station Holiday Market | 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Free | NoMa
- 😆 Merry Little Sketch Comedy Show | 7:30 p.m. | $20 | Downtown
- 👼 Children’s Gospel Choir | 6 p.m. | Free | Kennedy Center
- 🎤 “Rent” Sing-Along Movie Party | 8 p.m. | $25 | Brentwood
- 🧶 Holiday Craft Night | 6 p.m. | Free | Takoma Park
Farewell Firehook, Welcome Coffee Collective
Dupont stand-by Firehook Bakery is closing, but rumor has it will be reopening as the Dupont Coffee Collective and will be entirely owned by ex-Firehook Dupont employees.
Free · 5 days a week