
City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
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January 8, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Hey, D.C. Virginia has a newborn pygmy hippo, with the cuteness to rival Moo Deng. Over 116,000 votes from around the world settled on the name “Poppy.” She made her public debut last week at the Metro Richmond Zoo.

What's CITY Talking About?
Some Serious Snow
Monday’s snowstorm was the largest in three years, accumulating 8.3 inches of snow in D.C. While it may have made the city picturesque, it also resulted in two days of canceled school, hundreds of delayed flights, and reduced bus service. [NBC4]
- ICYMI: D.C.'s most underrated activities for a snowy day. [City Cast DC 🎧]

President Carter's Public Viewing
Late President Jimmy Carter's body is lying in state at the Capitol Rotunda until tomorrow at 7 a.m. Capitol Police expect the visitor line to extend around the block. Carter died on Dec. 29 at 100 years old. His state funeral will be at the National Cathedral on Thursday night. [NBC4]

Finding Room on The National Mall
There’s limited space on the National Mall, and D.C. still hasn’t found space for the National Museum of the American Latino and several other planned monuments. One local architect is proposing a new vision for the Mall, with more space to celebrate diverse histories. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Discrimination Lawsuit Against MPD’s Discrimination Office
A former investigator in the DC police’s Equal Employment Opportunity office is suing for alleged discrimination after she accused her superiors of creating a hostile work environment. She said she was moved to another unit, sidelined, and denied medical leave requests. [City Paper]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Jan. 8
- 🃏 Tarot for Beginners | 7 p.m. | $100+ | Cleveland Park
- 🧩 Speed Puzzling at Aslin Beer Co. | 7 p.m. | $20+ | Alexandria
- 🧶 Learn to Crochet | 6:30 p.m. | $25 | Takoma Park
- 🎵 Tunes: Hit Like A Girl | 8 p.m. | $15 | Shaw
- 🌱 Aperitivo Hour with Plant Wines | 6 - 8 p.m. | $12 | Park View
Thursday, Jan. 9
- 📚 BookTok Book Club: “Fourth Wing” | 7 p.m. | Free | Capitol Hill
- 🎶 Tunes: Homesick Locations (indie pop/rock) | 7 p.m. | $15 | Truxton Circle
- ✍️ Panel & Art Showcase Celebrating James Baldwin | 7 p.m. | Donation | Mt. Vernon
- 😆 Punchline Comedy DC | 7 p.m. | $18 | Union Market District
- ✂️ Vision Board Workshop | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Free | Fort Totten
Please enjoy the National Zoo’s giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao enjoying their first snow. There is no way you can have a bad day after.
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