
City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
🍷 Parisian wine bar comes to Adams Morgan
September 9, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Hey D.C.! This “dress your stop” Metro party on TikTok might be the cutest themed party idea I've seen in a long time. L’Enfant Plaza did not come to play 🥖

What's CITY Talking About?
Is Bowser Combating or Appeasing?
Facing harsh criticism, Mayor Bowser defended her order instructing D.C. police to coordinate with federal law enforcement indefinitely, saying it was key to stopping Congress from extending Trump’s takeover. But critics say any collaboration will only erode the city’s self-government. [Washington Post 🔒]
Modern Day Gladiator Comes To The White House
The White House will host a UFC cage match on the South Lawn next year, prompted by President Trump. The match will be accompanied by lasers, fireworks, and a jumbo screen. [Axios]
Is RFK DC's Biggest Missed Opportunity?
The Commanders kicked off their season with a big win over the New York Giants last weekend. It’s setting the stage for an interesting Council vote month over funding for the new RFK site. Michael Friedman from the University of Maryland told us what the D.C. Council should do differently to get the best deal possible. [City Cast DC 🎧]
To the Polls: NoVa Special Election
Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, which includes Fairfax County, will pick a new representative in today’s special election. The winner will replace the late Rep. Gerry Connolly, who passed away in May. [WAMU]
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What To Do
Tuesday, Sep. 9
- ♻️ Rosslyn Trail Vegetation Cleanup (Rosslyn)
- ✈️ Profs & Pints: How Do You Fly This Thing? At Penn Social (Penn Quarter)
- 💐 Fall Dried Wreaths Class at PLNTR (Dupont)
- 🏠 Estate Planning 101 at Mt. Pleasant Library
- 🎥 Movie screening: “Oppenheimer” at Chevy Chase Library
Wednesday, Sep. 10
- ✍️ Palisades Adult Coloring Club at Palisades Library
- 🎵 Local Tunes: Cecily in Milian Park (Mt. Vernon Triangle)
- 🎨 Handi-hour Pop-Up at Farragut Field Days (Farragut)
- 📕 Book Talk: “The Belles” at Politics & Prose (Cleveland Park)
- 🎺 Tunes: Cooper Malanowski at Rhizome (Takoma)
- ⚖️ Free One-on-One Legal Advice at the Small Business Brief Advice Legal Clinic (Waterfront)
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