
City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
👀 House GOP eyes big DC interventions
July 23, 2025 · 🤘 Kaela
Hey neighbor. We’re bumping the “New Bus Network Playlist” by WMATA this morning, and it's kind of a banger? They really went all out, even adding some “brat” inspired cover art.

What's CITY Talking About?
GOP Eyes More DC Interventions
House Republicans are back at it. They recently advanced a funding bill that would intervene in more than a dozen D.C. laws, including banning traffic cameras, restricting local spending, and allowing concealed carry on the Metro. [Axios]
Norton Plans To Run Again
D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton told reporters she plans to run in 2026 for a 19th term. But her staff keep walking the claim back. [X]
- At 88, many are concerned about Norton’s ability to fight for D.C. at a critical time, citing frequent absences and lack of action. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Yes, Your Commute Is Getting Worse
D.C. just dethroned Los Angeles as the city with the worst traffic — congrats to us! Our average commute time is 33.4 minutes, the longest in the U.S., according to a study by Consumer Affairs. [Consumer Affairs]
Back Into Swamp Weather
I hope you enjoyed our one nice day of summer yesterday because it’s all you're going to get. We’re returning to heat indexes over 100 this weekend. Capital Weather Gang explains what’s coming and why it's been so bad. [City Cast DC 🎧]

The Ultimate DC Food Trivia

So, you claim you’re a foodie? How well do you really know D.C.’s food scene? We chatted with two of the city’s premier food journalists – Jessica Sidman and Ann Limpert – to test them on the past and present of Washington culinary life. How do you match up?

What To Do
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
Thursday, July 24
- 🤠 Eli Young Band at the Bullpen (Navy Yard)
- 🌱 Terrarium Workshop at PLNTR (Dupont)
- 🎥 Outdoor movie: “Casablanca” at The Wharf
- 🫖 Tea Blending Workshop at Shop Made DC (Union Market)
- 👯 Square Dancing Club at the National City Christian Church (Logan Circle)
- 🕵️ Outdoor Movie: “Spy Kids” at the Library of Congress
Friday, July 25
- 🐞 Garden Party at Common Good City Farm (LeDroit Park)
- 🎵 Anime Night at Songbyrd (Union Market)
- 🧺 Music In The Meadow at the National Arboretum
- 🎤 Tunes: Femi Kuti & the Positive Force at 9:30 Club (Shaw)
- 🎞️ Film Screening: “All We Imagine as Light” at the Asian Art Museum (National Mall)
- 🎛️ Tunes: Franky Wah (House/Techno) at Culture DC (Ivy City)
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