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June 24, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
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What's CITY Talking About?
Construction Begins On New Dupont Plaza
The city began construction on the new public plaza that will “deck over” a busy section of Connecticut Avenue NW in Dupont Circle. The project is expected to take two years. [Urban Turf]
- The plaza has been controversial because of concerns about cost, traffic, and prolonged construction. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Surviving Another DC Heatwave
An extreme heat warning has been issued in D.C. with the “feels like” temp reaching 110 over the next couple days. The city is encouraging people to limit outdoor time and has opened dozens of cooling centers. [WTOP]
- Here are our favorite tips for staying cool in D.C. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Metro Open Longer On Weekends
Metro just rolled out a slew of service updates. There will be more Red Line trains during rush hour. Also, the system now opens at 6 a.m. on weekends and closes at 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. [WMATA]
DC Prepares After Iran Bombings
Mayor Bowser says the city is consulting with federal security officers on potential threats to D.C. after the Iran strikes, but that there are no known threats. In her address, she asked everyone to stay vigilant and report concerning behavior. [Washington Post 🔒]
- Over the last few days, hundreds of demonstrators have been gathering near the White House to protest the strikes. [NBC4]
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What To Do
Tuesday, June 24
- 📕 Book Talk: “When Javi Dumped Mari” at East City Bookshop (Capitol Hill)
- 🚙 Profs & Pints: The Great American Road Trip at Penn Social (Penn Quarter)
- 🎸 Tunes: Preoccupations (Post-Punk) at Songbyrd (Union Market)
- 🎤 Community Poetry Night at the Eaton House (Downtown)
- 🕵️ Anthropology Summer Salon at the Georgetown Library
Wednesday, June 25
- 🎵 Local Tunes: Taisha Estrada (Pop) in Milian Park (Mt. Vernon)
- 🍷 Outdoor Movie: “Mamma Mia!” at Alethia Tanner Park (NoMa)
- 🚲 WaBA Volunteer Orientation at the the Gearin’ Up shop (NoMa)
- ❤️🩹 Health Care Enrollment Assistance for Federal Workers at the Cleveland Park Library
- 🎷 Outdoor Tunes: Pebble to Pearl (Soul/R&B) at The Wharf
- 📚 Library Day at Planet Word (Downtown)
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