City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
⚖️ Will the federal 'buyout' offer hold up in court?
February 11, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Buckle up, besties. D.C.’s expected to get between 3 and 6 inches of snow, starting this afternoon and into Wednesday morning. Many schools and the federal government are planning for early dismissal today.
🌱 Pssst. It’s tempting to pile on the rock salt, but there are plenty of more environmentally friendly ways to deice.
What's CITY Talking About?
Federal ‘Buyouts’ Pause Extended
A federal judge extended the deadline on the Trump administration’s deferred resignation offer in order to decide if it’s legal. Brad Moss, a D.C. attorney who represents federal employees, explains what’s happening in the courts and whether you should take the offer. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Trump Crackdown on DC Crime & Homelessness
President Trump is considering an order that would clear homeless camps, increase crime penalties, and protect national monuments from vandalism. Insiders expect the order could come out this week. [Washington Post 🔒]
WorldPride Sponsor Withdraws
Booz Allen Hamilton has withdrawn as a sponsor for WorldPride 2025 in D.C. under threat of Trump’s anti-DEI initiatives. The government contractor was a “gold” sponsor. The festival is projected to be a major tourism draw for D.C. this year, but DEI backlash could threaten that impact. [Washington Business Journal 🔒]
Navy Yard Return-To-Office Chaos Averted
Yesterday, 17,000 federal workers returned to work at a complex in Navy Yard with fewer than 5,000 parking spots. Despite some traffic at 5 a.m., it went relatively smoothly, helped by the city’s urging for people to use public transportation. [Washington Post 🔒]
- Related: How D.C. is Responding to Trump's In-Office Mandate [City Cast DC 🎧]
DC Pauses Green Energy Programs
D.C. paused plans to invest $140 million on green energy projects because the city can no longer depend on certain federal grants under the Trump administration. The grants would have funded EV charging stations and solar panels for low-income people. [Axios]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Feb. 11
- 🎞️ Black Film Festival | 5:30 p.m. | Free | MLK Library
- 💗 Profs & Pints: The Love Lecture | 6 p.m. | $17 | Penn Quarter
- ✂️ Valentine's Day DIY Craft Night | 6 p.m. | Free | Brookland Arts Walk
- 📚 Book Talk: Nat Geo’s Tara Roberts | 7 p.m. | $12 | Chinatown
- 🎥 “Visions of Freedom” Black Film Festival (starts) | 10 a.m. | $20 | Howard University
- 📚 Book Talk: Another World is Possible | 6 p.m. | Free | SW Waterfront
Wednesday, Feb. 12
- 👘 Kimono Lecture & Fashion Show | 6 p.m. | $10 | Embassy of Japan (Downtown)
- 🍫 Chocolate Giveaway | All Day | Free | Benning Library
- 💌 Wordplay Wednesday: Valentine’s Edition | 5 p.m. | $5+ | Downtown
- 📽️ D.C. Independent Film Fest (starts) | 5 p.m. | $45+ | Penn Quarter
- 🎵 Tunes: Hannah Cole | 8 p.m. | $20+ | Shaw
- 🧶 Phillips Collection Community Crochet Circle | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Shipley
🍡 Japanese Snack Heaven
Marufuji, a huge new Japanese grocery store, opened in Tysons Corner recently and is a one-stop shop for everything from sushi-grade fish to matcha KitKats. A great addition to the DMV’s growing list of international grocery stores.
Free · 5 days a week