City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
⌛ 30-day crime emergency is up, here’s what’s next
September 10, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Hey, neighbor! Dōgon and La’ Shukran both made the New York Times list of 50 best restaurants in America for 2025. A pretty good showing, but we can think of a few other D.C. spots they should add to the list 🤔
What's CITY Talking About?
Takeover Prompts Student Walk Out
Students from Georgetown, George Washington, Howard, and American universities walked out of classes yesterday to protest President Trump's federal takeover. They called on their schools to not let the National Guard and ICE onto campus. [WUSA9]
Moore Goes For Re-Election
Gov. Wes Moore (MD-D) is officially seeking re-election in 2026. His announcement highlighted his efforts on crime, taxes, and the middle class while admonishing Trump’s firing of federal workers and gutting Medicaid. [WTOP]
7-Eleven Busted For Vape Sales
7-Eleven will pay $1.2 million for violating D.C.'s ban on selling vapes within a quarter mile of a school. The settlement will permanently stop the practice and require regular monitoring for compliance at franchise stores. [D.C. Attorney General’s Office]
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Experience DC Art All Night!
Art All Night lights up DC September 12 & 13 with visual and performing arts across all 8 wards! From live music and dance to fashion, film, and interactive workshops, explore creativity in local businesses and public spaces while supporting our neighborhoods. Find the District Bridges schedule: districtbridges.org/artallnight
What To Do
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)
Thursday, Sep. 11
- 🖼️ Artist Trading Card Swap at Merry Pin (Takoma)
- 💃 National Gallery Nights: Back to School (National Mall)
- ✍️ Palisades Writers' Workshop at the Palisades Library
- 🎤 Tunes: Kip Moore at The Bullpen (Navy Yard)
- 🌉 Book Talk: Bridges as Structural Art at the National Building Museum (Penn Quarter)
- 🎶 Downtown Concert and Marketplace (Chinatown Park)
🐄 Which came first: the cow or the butter?
Ever thought, “Wow, I wish I could see a life-size cow made of butter?” Well, now’s your chance. The Renwick Gallery’s new “State Fairs” exhibit includes butter sculptures, a cowboy made of boots, and hundreds of jars of jam.
Free · 5 days a week