City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
🤔 Is Trayon White a “bad omen” for DC?
July 21, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Hey, neighbor! It looks like we might finally get a reprieve from the horrid humidity. The dew point today and tomorrow may dip into the 50s — not half bad considering the last few weeks have been in the 70s.
What's CITY Talking About?
Chinatown Revival Changes Hands
Restaurateur Tim Ma and Lord Advisory founder Winston Lord have been tapped to lead D.C.’s Chinatown revitalization efforts, taking over from the city’s task force. D.C. Council approved $250,000 for the project, which they say will focus on reviving the neighborhood's cultural identity. [Washington Business Journal 🔒]
Commanders Open Up Bidding
Maryland and Virginia are back in the Commanders bidding game after D.C.’s exclusive negotiation window with the team passed last week without approval from D.C. council. D.C. is still the frontrunner. [WUSA9]
- D.C. Council says they need more time to decide, but some say the delay may be political posturing. [Hey DC]
GMU Under Investigation for Employment Practices
The Department of Justice claims GWU gave preferential treatment to candidates of certain races and sexes. This comes after President Trump launched a civil rights investigation into the university. [WTOP]
Grab a Bot Boyfriend:
New data shows more Washingtonians are seeking out AI companions. Around 28% of single folks in the area have interacted with a chatbot for romantic intimacy, the second highest in the nation. [Axios]
How DC's Best Airport Became a Nightmare
DCA has become a terror to fly out of, with delayed and cancelled flights becoming standard. Is this due to new safety measures since the deadly crash, or is something else going on? [City Cast DC 🎧]
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Estes-inspired Urban Landscape Art Walk
Join the Academy Art Museum in Easton, MD on Sunday, July 27 from 1–2:30 PM. Enjoy a guided tour of Richard Estes: Urban Landscapes before it closes, followed by a downtown photo/sketch walk. Sponsored by Art Bridges. Light refreshments included. Free & Open to the public.
What To Do
Monday, July 21
- 🇻🇬 Profs & Pints: How to Speak British at Penn Social (Penn Quarter)
- 📚 Calendars and Clocks Book Club at MLK Library (Downtown)
- 🎥 Film Screening: “Psycho Beach Party” at Spark Social (14th St NW)
- 📕 Book Talk: “Bloodline” at Solid State Books (H Street)
Tuesday, July 22
- 💃 Latin and African Social Dancing (The Wharf)
- 🐋 Profs & Pints: Ancient Sea Monsters at Penn Social (Penn Quarter)
- 🌱 Propagation Workshop at PLNTR (Dupont)
- 🌧️ Rain Gardens 101 Workshop (Edmonston)
- 🎞️ Film Screening: “Magazine Dreams” at MLK Library (Downtown)
🍕 Can You Complete the Pizza Challenge?
This is my first time hearing of the “Andy’s challenge,” where you have to go to all 11 Andy’s Pizza locations within 24 hours. This local Reddit user completed it and gave a store-by-store rating.
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