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Judge orders end to National Guard in DC
November 21, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Morning!! D.C. is going for a new world record … for the most couples kissing under mistletoe. The big event isn’t until Dec. 13, but I figured you might need some time to round up a pecking partner 💋

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Judge Orders End of National Guard In DC
Yesterday a federal judge ordered Trump to end the deployment of National Guard troops in D.C., saying it violates the Constitution and interferes with D.C.’s authority to direct local law enforcement. The administration has 21 days to appeal. [WTOP]
Overheard: Lewis George’s Plot for Mayoral Run
Janeese Lewis George’s plan to run for mayor was overheard at Capitol Hill's Tune Inn (classic D.C.) and it sounds very Zohran Mamdani-esq. Axios’ Cuneyt Dil told us the progressive Ward 4 councilmember plans to enlist 5,000+ volunteers and go big on socials to target young voters. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Call Your Mother, Not Your Bubbi
Call Your Mother is suing a New Jersey Deli called Call Your Bubbi for trademark infringement. Besides the comparable name, the D.C. bagel shop owners say the similar logo is likely to cause confusion. This comes right after Millie’s accused Balos owners of ripping them off. [Washingtonian]
MD Returns Historic Black Cemetery Land
Maryland has returned a historic Black cemetery plot near Glen Echo to the nonprofit working to preserve it. Surveys show there could be anywhere from hundreds to a thousand people buried there. [WTOP]
A Win For Noise Reduction Near IAD
After years of controversy, Loudoun County finally approved two out of three community recommendations to reduce noise coming from Dulles Airport. However, the fixes still face several rounds of approvals. [WTOP]
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City Cast DC Thanksgiving Crossword
We’re back with another mini-crossword! This time it’s all related to Thanksgiving in D.C. It might be our hardest yet. Let me know if you get it right!


What To Do
Friday, Nov. 21
- 🎁 DowntownDC Holiday Market (Begins)
- 🎙️ Local Tunes: Kids Table (pop/rock) at Songbyrd (Union Market)
- 🎛️ &friends DJ Set at Culture (Ivy City)
- 🖼️ Finding Awe Workshop at the National Gallery of Art (National Mall)
- 🧛 Movie: “Twilight” at Miracle Theater (Capitol Hill)
- 🖼️ Gallery Talk: Missy Dunaway at Folger Shakespeare Library (Capitol Hill)
- 🎷 Tunes: Amaarae (pop/R&B) at the Anthem (The Wharf)
- 🎵 Jon Camp Band (Record Release Show) at the Rhizome (Takoma)
Saturday, Nov. 22
- 🤘 DC Punk Rock Flea Market at St. Stephen’s Church (Columbia Heights)
- 🦃 Queer Community Thanksgiving Dinner with Queer Talk DC (Shaw)
- 🧄 Garlic Girl Vintage Opening (Adams Morgan)
- 😆 Comedy: Gary Gulman at Sixth & I (Chinatown)
- 🖼️ Finding Awe Workshop at the National Gallery of Art (National Mall)
- 🎞️ Black Literature Cinema at Bellevue Neighborhood Library
- 🎶 Tunes: Jonny Fritz (Alt/Country) at DC9 (Shaw)
- 🍿 Movies: “Legally Blonde” at Greenbelt Cinema
Sunday, Nov. 23
- 🛍️ *Falling for Myself* Market at Femme Fatale (Cleveland Park)
- 🍂 Petworth Community Market Fall Fundraiser at Cinder BBQ
- 🧼 Soap Making Workshop with Plntr (National Landing)
- 🤘 Tunes: Funeral Dancer (Metal/Rock) at The Pocket (Truxton Circle)
- 💐 Flower Potluck & Workshop at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington
- 🧩 Puzzle Swap at Mt. Pleasant Library
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