City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
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October 15, 2025 Ā· š Kaela
Morning Neighbor! JosƩ AndrƩs restaurants are offering free lunch for federal workers during the shutdown. Plus, there are tons of other federal worker discounts happening around the city.
What's CITY Talking About
How the Takeover Affected Homelessness in DC
Trumpās displacement of D.C.ās unhoused is no longer dominating headlines, but are they actually any better off? We chatted with Street Sense Media, as part of their D.C. Homeless Crisis Reporting Project, about what happened under Trumpās takeover where DCās homeless population is at now. [City Cast DC š§]
- Meanwhile, new data shows evictions in D.C. have surged past pre-pandemic levels as rents rise and protections shrink. [The 51st]
New Candidates Eye Mayorās Seat
At-large councilmember Kenyan McDuffie and Ward 4 councilmember Janeese Lewis George are considering running for mayor in 2026. Meanwhile, Mayor Bowser still has not said if she will be running for a fourth term. [Axios]
Pour One Out for 2000 Series Metro Cars
Metro is retiring its 2000 series railcars. Say goodbye to iconic ā80s red carpets and the suspicious smells that went with them. [NBC4]
Flying Boats Could Transform DC Commutes
Swedish transportation company Candela is debuting its electric flying (yes, literally) boat service this week. They eventually hope to offer commuters an alternative to crossing the Potomac. [electrek]
Housewives Star Ignites Insurance Scandal
āThe Real Housewives of Potomacā star Wendy Osefo has been arrested for insurance fraud. She and her husband allegedly staged a house break-in to collect on the insurance. [Washington Post š]
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What To Do
Wednesday, Oct. 15
- š¹ Harpsichordist Pierre HantaĆÆ at the Embassy of France (Northwest)
- š¤© The Journey of Hispanic Immigrant Entrepreneurs at Grand Cata (Shaw)
- š¶ Howl-O-Ween Bar(k) Crawl at The Yards (Navy Yard)
- š”ļø Profs & Pints DC: An Evening with Jack the Ripper at the Hill Center (Capitol Hill)
- šµ Ben Folds and A Piano Tour with Lindsey Kraft at The Music Center (Bethesda)
Thursday, Oct. 16
- š· Chris Suspect Photography Exhibit Closing Reception at The Little Showroom (Palisades)
- š Anime Cafe: One Piece Trivia Night at Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library (Cleveland Park)
- š» Late to the Party Oktoberfest at the Capital Jewish Museum (Downtown)
- šļø Deaf Way Film Festival begins at Gallaudent University (Northeast)
- š Spooky Art Contest at Deanwood Neighborhood Library (Northeast)
- š The Traveling SFF Festival at East City Bookshop and Online (Eastern Market)
- š Julius X: A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar at the Folger Theatre (Capitol Hill)
P.S. Thanks so much to our City Cast DC neighbors for coming out to members happy hour at Bar Japonais last night! What a pleasure to chat with you and hear what you love about D.C.
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