City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer
🎁 Your guide to December in DC
November 30, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Afternoon, neighbors! “Hold up, Kaela!” You say. “This isn’t my typical morning newsletter!” Yep, we’re trying something new.
At the top of each month, we’ll send you a monthly guide to D.C. Rather than including news (we’ll save that for our normal newsletter), we’ll be talking about the best things to do this month, helpful local tips, tickets to buy, and other fun stuff.
Hacks for a Better December
Where To Give Back This Holiday Season
The holiday season is one of the best times to show up for our community, and there’s no shortage of ways to lend a hand. These are some great spots to donate your time or money to support your D.C. neighbors!
10 Local Lattes Better Than a Starbucks PSL
Maybe it’s just me but my weekly sweet treat quota skyrockets in the winter. (What else is going to keep the demons at bay?) Here are the 10 best seasonal local cuppas to satisfy that winter craving.
🎧 DC's Coziest Bars and Fireplaces
Name something better than drinking a hot toddy by the fire, I dare you. Listen to this episode of City Cast DC for our team's tried-and-true collection of cozy winter spots where you can drink, eat, and toast your toesies by a fire.
🎧 DC’s Most Underrated Indoor Activities
Colder days don’t mean you have to just stay in your apartment. Clockout DC’s Jade Womack clued us into some of D.C.’s most underrated indoor activities to keep you occupied all winter long.
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Tickets To Get Now (Before It’s Too Late)
You might want to grab tickets to these popular December events before they sell out!
City Cast DC Team ‘Consumer’ Report
What our team is consuming this month!
- 🥪 Kaela is drinking hot toddies by the fire at 600T.
- 🕵️ Annie is reading Louise Penny's newest Inspector Gamache book.
- 🎤 Ashe is learning how to Mongolian throat sing.
- 🍪 Julia is eating homemade holiday date cookies.
- 🎭 Mike is streaming French TV shows to try to re-learn the language.
- 🎞️ Bridget is under a blanket watching documentaries.
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