City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
The unique history of DC’s Emancipation Day
April 15, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Hey, neighbor! With the weather improving, City Cast DC contributor (and local dad!) Jacob Fenston is back on his quest to visit all 697 parks in the District, and he’s here to share the best ones for kids.
What's CITY Talking About?
RAMMY 2025 Finalists Announced
The D.C. restaurant association has announced its 2025 award finalists in a number of categories. Up for the highly coveted Best New Restaurant of the Year award are: Ama, La' Shukran, Kayu, Pascual, and San Pancho. Winners will be announced in August. [RAMW]
New Medical Facility Opens In Congress Heights
The Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center opens today, bringing acute-care east of the Anacostia River, a region of the city which has historically lacked access to critical medical services. [Business Journal 🔒]
Ex-Jan. 6 Prosecutors Want Ed Martin Investigated
Five prosecutors that used to work on Jan. 6 criminal cases want D.C.'s attorney disciplinary board to open an investigation into U.S. Attorney General for D.C. Ed Martin. They say the political appointee violated several rules and undermines the position. [WTOP]
Girl Scouts Fund Arlington Road Safety Project
A group of fifth grade Girl Scouts from Ashlawn Elementary School used the funds from their cookie sales to add baskets of bright red flags to two Wilson Boulevard intersections. Girl Scouts of the USA recognized them with a community service award. [ARLnow]
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What To Do
Tuesday, April 15
- 🍻 Profs & Pint: When Washington Burned | 6 p.m. | $14 | Penn Quarter
- 🌱 Spring Foraging Walk | 6 p.m. | $25 | Park View
- 🎹 Tunes: Blake Hornsby (folk/improv) | 7 p.m. | $19 | Alexandria
- 😆 The Art of Laughter Lecture | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Embassy of Japan
Wednesday, April 16
- 🐣 Dog Easter Egg Hunt | 6 p.m. | $8 | Crystal City
- 🎤 Anacostia Arts Center Community Input Sesh | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Anacostia
- 🎥 Outdoor Movie: “The Incredibles” | 7:30 p.m. | Free | Mt Vernon Triangle
- 💃 Flamenco vs. Tap Battle | 8 p.m. | Free | Union Market
- 📚 Book Talk: “Root Rot” | 7 p.m. | Free | Adams Morgan
The Floral Library by the Tidal basin is in full bloom right now. Here are a few other spots for frolicking and picnicking among the tulips.
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