City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
⏱️ Time’s running out for DC’s top prosecutor
May 5, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Wow! Thank you so much to all of our new City Cast DC neighbors 🎉 You helped us successfully reach our goal!
Only somewhat unfortunately for us, that means we have to share those embarrassing teen photos we promised you. Sigh. To the photo archives! ☝️
What's CITY Talking About?
Is Eleanor Holmes Norton Doing Enough for DC?
D.C.’s Congressional Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton has been fighting for D.C. for 35 years. But at 87, she’s also the second oldest member of Congress and rarely makes public appearances. In a time when D.C. needs more defense than ever, some are questioning if she is still up to the task. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Trump’s Military Parade Takes Shape
Unreleased planning documents for President Trump’s potential military parade in D.C. call for 6,600 soldiers, 50 helicopters, seven bands, and thousands of civilians. If approved, the event will take place on June 14 for the army’s 250th birthday, also coincidently Trump’s birthday. [AP]
Moore Quells Presidential Campaign Rumors
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he has no plans to run president in 2028, and instead will be seeking re-election as governor in 2026. [ABC7]
Six Flags Closing
The Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor in Prince George’s County are closing this November. Now, the closest amusement park will be King’s Dominion, a two hour drive from D.C. [WTOP]
MD Zoo Names Surprise Baby Giraffe
The baby giraffe that came as a surprise to zookeepers in March has now been named Titali, meaning “butterfly.” You’ll be able to visit her in a few weeks. [Washington Post 🔒]
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What To Do
Monday, May 5
- ⚽ Movie Screening: “Shaolin Soccer” | 5 p.m. | Free | Georgetown
- 🍺 Profs & Pints: Encountering Cryptids | 6 p.m. | $15 | Penn Quarter
- 🧩 Speed Puzzling | 7 p.m. | $20 | Arlington
- 🎞️ Film Screening: “I'm No Longer Here” | 7:30 p.m. | Free | Takoma
- 🕵️ Spy History Walking Tour | 7 p.m. | $35 | Georgetown
Tuesday, May 6
- 👖 Vintage Market at Dew Drop Inn (Edgewood)
- 🍺 ”Becoming Human” lecture with Profs & Pints (Penn Quarter)
- ☁️ DC Air Quality Year in Review with Department of Energy (Online)
- ✍️ First Time Women Writers’ Session at the library (Shaw)
- 🍜 Noods 101: Food Writing In Pop Culture at Bold Fork Books (Mt. Pleasant)
- 🚲 DC Bicycling Advocates Social with the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (Brightwood Park)
I’d like to welcome new City Cast DC Neighbors Mark F. Marlana W., Aminata T., Kathy F., Michael U., Todd M., Erika L., Nyah W., James G., Leo P., Ruth M., Shamina C., Tim H., Ben R., Philipp G., Durinda O., Melissa L., Maximilian S., Christopher R., and Benjamin C.
👉 And don’t worry if you didn’t get a chance to sign up, you can become a City Cast DC Neighbor right now!
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