City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
🤔 Why Trump’s parade fell short
June 17, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Morning, neighbor! A group is trying to build a new memorial for second President John Adams just south of the White House. It’s a long way out but still, what do you think? If you were going to build a memorial on the National Mall, what would it be?
What's CITY Talking About?
Expectations Vs Reality: Trump’s Army Parade
Despite earlier concerns, there appears to be minimal damage to D.C. roads after Trump’s military parade on Saturday. We explored the gaps between what officials predicted and what was delivered. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Virginia, It’s Time To Vote
It’s primary day in Virginia and voters will be choosing Democratic nominees for lieutenant governor, attorney general, and other local offices. Abigail Spanberger is already set as the party’s nominee for governor. [WTOP]
Measles At IAD and Metro
Another case of measles has been confirmed in a traveller passing through D.C. The health department recommends checking to see if you were at potential exposure locations. [NBC4]
Extending DCA Helicopter Restrictions
The FAA is imposing even tighter restrictions on helicopters flying near DCA. The new zones shift traffic further from the airport, creating more space between helicopters and commercial aircrafts. [ABC7]
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What To Do
Tuesday, June 17
- 💘 Book Talk with Matchmaker Maria Avgitidis at Sixth & I (Chinatown)
- 🧛 Profs & Pints: Nosferatu Versus Dracula at Penn Social (Penn Quarter)
- 🎵 Tunes: Kahil El'Zabar & David Murray at The Rhizome (Takoma Park)
- ✈️ Travel Fiction Book Club at Northeast Library (Capitol Hill)
Wednesday, June 18
- 🎶 Local Tunes: Jahnel Daliya in Milian Park (Mt. Vernon)
- 🕵️ Book Talk: “Wife, Mother, Spy” at Northeast Library (Capitol Hill)
- 🍻 Juneteenth Kickoff with Mélange Foods (Shaw)
- 👠 Outdoor Movie: “Barbie” at Alethia Tanner Park (NoMa)
- 📚 Juneteenth Literary Jubilee & Black Author Book Fest at Planet Word (Downtown)
🐟 José Andrés just launched his own line of tinned fish and I’d be lying if I said these weren't dominating my Pinterest board.
👏 P.S. Hello to our newest City Cast DC member, Stephanie C.! Today (and every day) is a great time to support local news. Learn more about our membership program here!
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