City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
DC hospital stops gender-affirming care
July 22, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Hey, neighbor. Now that you’ve had a few weeks to try it out, how are you feeling about D.C.’s new bus system? Is it truly “better” as WMATA claims? Or is it just a big mess?
Send us your honest thoughts — voice memos are extra credit — for us to include in our upcoming podcast episode!
What's CITY Talking About?
Bowser Weighs In On Trump’s ‘Redskins’ Threat
Mayor Bowser told reporters Monday that she wouldn’t withdraw her support for RFK Stadium if the Commanders returned their name to the Redskins. She otherwise didn’t respond to President Trump's threat to restrict the $3B stadium deal if the team didn’t change their name back. [X/CNN]
Flaws Found In DCPS Gun Violence Prevention Plan
An inspection found critical gaps in D.C. schools’ safety and gun violence prevention programs. Top issues included backlogged security-related repairs, not tracking visitors, and a sharp decrease in school-based police officers. [Washington Post 🔒]
This Housing Project's Been Stalled for 25 Years
A parking lot near the Takoma Metro station was selected for housing 25 years ago, and there still isn’t a shovel in sight because neighborhood opponents keep derailing the project. The saga is far from over and speaks to an ongoing issue with developing housing in D.C. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Children’s National Stops Gender Transition Care
Children’s National Hospital is ending gender-affirming care starting Aug. 30. The change is due to “escalating legal and regulatory risks” implemented by the Trump administration. [Washington Post 🔒]
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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
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)
Wednesday, July 23
- 🧘 Pop-Up Yoga on the Farm (Edgewood)
- 🔮 Craft Witchery: New Moon Gathering at Merry Pin (Takoma)
- 📚 Book Talk: “Hot Girls with Balls” at MLK Library Downtown
- 🧑🍳 Cookbook Club: “The Salvisoul Cookbook” at Bold Fork Books (Mt. Pleasant)
- 🔥 Through the Fire: a Poetry Performance at the Anacostia Arts Center
Collecting Outlandish DC Plates
One of the more…creative D.C. license plates we’ve seen in a while 🥴 Do you have any outrageous or funny license plates you’ve seen around town? Send them to us to share!
Correction: We accidentally used the acronym GWU in yesterday’s newsletter rather than GMU in an item about the federal investigation into George Mason University's employment practices. Apologies for any confusion!
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