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October 16, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
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What's CITY Talking About
Teens Charged In DOGE Staffer Attack
The two teens arrested for the attempted car jacking of a former DOGE staffer have been sentenced to probation. The attack took place in August, catching national headlines and in part sparked President Trump’s federal takeover of D.C. police. [Washington Post 🔒]
Rashida Brown Runs For Ward 1
ANC Rashida Brown announced she’s running for the Ward 1 council seat and is endorsed by the current Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau, who is stepping down. She joins four other candidates. [Washington Informer]
Michelin Guide Adds Eight DC Restaurants
Eight new D.C. restaurants have been added to the Michelin guide, including La’ Shukran, Providencia, and Elmina. However, Michelin stars and Bib Gourmand rankings won't be revealed until Nov. 18. [Washingtonian]
Friday Night Lights Out
The DCPS football season has been upended by a bunch of big fights in the stands, which has led to night games being curtailed. The Washington Post’s Matt Cohen is on City Cast DC with the blow-by-blow (literally!).
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Events DC Miscalculates Excess Cash By $69M
The D.C. Auditor's Office claims Events DC — the city’s sports and events host — owes D.C. $69M. The organization gave $18M in excess cash to the city at the end of the fiscal year which the auditor says is an extreme miscalculation. Events D.C. disagrees, claiming payment would harm the organization. [D.C. Auditor's Office]
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What To Do
Thursday, Oct. 16
- 📷 Chris Suspect Photography Exhibit Closing Reception at The Little Showroom (Palisades)
- 🎉 Anime Cafe: One Piece Trivia Night at Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library (Cleveland Park)
- 🍻 Late to the Party Oktoberfest at the Capital Jewish Museum (Downtown)
- 🎞️ Deaf Way Film Festival begins at Gallaudent University (Northeast)
- 🎃 Spooky Art Contest at Deanwood Neighborhood Library (Northeast)
- 📚 The Traveling SFF Festival at East City Bookshop and Online (Eastern Market)
- 🎭 Julius X: A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar at the Folger Theatre (Capitol Hill)
Friday, Oct. 17
- 📚 Friends of Tenley Library Book Sale at Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
- 👻 “Ghostbusters” on The Plaza (Union Market)
- 🧑🎨 Fragments: Dany Green, Louis-Antoine Gilbert, & J.D. Deardourff begins at Thundershark Gallery (Truxton Circle)
- 🐲 Celebrating 30 Years of Hung Tao Choy Mei begins at Dupont Underground (Dupont Circle)
- 🎩 HOW?! The Magic Show at Lisner Auditorium (Foggy Bottom)
- 🕺 Queer Line Dancing at North Hall (Eastern Market)
- 🎥 “Halloweentown” at The Yards Park (Navy Yard)
- 🤗 A Night of Healing and Hope at Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel (Arlington)
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