City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
DC can predict bad drivers, why can’t it stop them?
September 25, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Morning! I think of this newsletter as one big D.C. group chat — or like a less NIMBY neighborhood listserve. We’re committed to keeping you informed and excited about D.C. And, of course, leaving room to complain a bit as well.
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What's CITY Talking About?
Family Sues Over Potomac Plane Crash
The family of one of the American Airlines plane crash victims is suing the Federal Aviation Administration, the Army, and the airline for failing to adequately train pilots to handle the helicopter traffic around the airport. Other families are expected to join the lawsuit. [WTOP]
Why Can’t DC Get Its Dangerous Drivers Off the Road?
D.C.’s Attorney General just sued 12 DMV drivers — eight in Maryland, four in Virginia — responsible for almost 2,000 unpaid tickets. The city can actually predict, pretty accurately, who is going to get into an accident. But getting them off the road has proven difficult. [City Cast DC 🎧]
New Report Reveals Worrying Unemployment Numbers
A new report by Brookings shows that — surprise surprise — D.C. has been disproportionately affected by Trump's policies. D.C.'s unemployment rate increased eight times faster than the national rate. That's before the paychecks of the workers who took the "fork" resignation run out on Sept. 30. [Brookings]
GSA Rehires Hundreds Fired In DOGE Cuts
The Trump Administration has rehired hundreds of laid off General Services Administration employees after the agency was “left broken and understaffed.” Employees have until the end of the week to accept. [NBC4]
Feds Remove Newest Trump Statue Early
Park police removed the statue of Trump and Epstein from the National Mall in less than 48 hours, despite having a permit for display through Sept. 28. Police say the installation was out of compliance with the permit. [Washingtonian]
What To Do
Thursday, Sep. 25
- 🎞️ Immigration Film Fest (Begins) at Regal Gallery Place (Chinatown)
- 🎉 Thursday Night Out in Chinatown Park
- 🤾 Culture Series: 9-Man Street Sports with Humanities DC (Downtown)
- 🚽 Learn DIY Toilet Repair at MLK Library (Downtown)
- 🃏 Historic Game Night at Tudor Place (Georgetown)
- 🎤 Author Talk on the History of D.C. Native American Tribes (Takoma Park)
Friday, Sep. 26
- 🎞️ Film Screening: Setan Jawa at NMAA (National Mall)
- 🫙 Bubbling Brews Workshop at US Botanical Garden
- 📸 Umbrella Photo Fair at Union Market
- 🎨 Women Artists from Antwerp to Amsterdam Exhibit Opens at NMWA (Downtown)
- 🩰 Free Washington Ballet Performance at CityCenterDC
- 📓 Journal & Sketchbook Binding Workshop at Heurich House Museum (Dupont)
- 🍿 Outdoor Movies: “Top Gun” at The Plaza (Union Market)
- 🇵🇸 Two-Day Palestinian Culture & Arts Event at Festival Center (Adams Morgan)
- 🦹 Anime & Cosplay Rave at Union Stage (The Wharf)
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💞 Now, I want to thank our newest darling members: Dalanda J., Kelsey S., Addie M., Jocelyn P., Anusha R., Heather C., Molly O., Laura G., Merrissa H., Nora F., Chantal Q., Lauren M., Amanda S., David R., and Colby M.
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