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🗳️ Janeese Lewis George to run for mayor
December 2, 2025 · 💌 Kaela
Hey, D.C. I know there are still a lot of questions surrounding last week’s attack on two National Guard members. Will we have more National Guard in D.C.? How will local law enforcement collaborate? Today on the City Cast DC podcast, we’re talking with The Washington Post’s Olivia George about everything we know and what to expect.
What's CITY Talking About
Janeese Lewis George To Run For Mayor
After months of speculation, Ward 4 councilmember Janeese Lewis George has officially declared she will run for mayor in 2026, becoming the first high-profile candidate to enter the race. Her platform revolves around public safety and economic issues like the cost of housing and child care. [Washington Post 🔒]
- ICYMI: Mayor Bowser decided to hang up her hat next November after 12 years in office. [City Cast DC 🎧]
Washington Improv Finds a Home
After 10 years of moving around, Washington Improv Theater has finally found a permanent home at a 10,700-square-foot space in NoMa. The new center is slated to open in 2027 with seven classrooms, a theater, and a small cafe/bar. [Washington City Paper]
Potential School Delays Today
The Capital Weather Gang is forecasting slick roads and wintery conditions this morning in Loudoun, Fauquier, Carroll, and Frederick counties. They warn that some schools may have delayed starts, so be sure to check! [Washington Post 🔒]
Council Considers Postponing Ranked Choice Voting
The D.C. Council may delay implementing ranked choice voting, with some, like Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder, worried the city won’t be ready in time. Supporters want RCV in place for the critical Democratic primary in June, where Washingtonians will vote for mayor, a congressional delegate, and some Council seats. [Axios]
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One Weekend Only! Native Art Market returns to DC
Make your holiday shopping special and support Indigenous artists at the National Museum of the American Indian. Enjoy lunch at the Mitsitam Cafe, join a curator-led tour, and see the museum’s new exhibition Water’s Edge: The Art of Truman Lowe, featuring nearly 50 evocative sculptures and drawings. Dec. 6-7.
What To Do
Tuesday, Dec. 2
- 🫖 Herbal Tea Making Workshop at Plntr (Dupont)
- ❄️ Make & Take: Holiday Ornaments at Merry Pin (Takoma)
- 🎞️ Howard Short Film Showcase at Miracle Theater (Capitol Hill)
- 🎻 Victorian Holiday Concert at the Whittemore House (Dupont)
- 🎵 Tunes: Not This Blue House/Griefcat at Songbyrd (Union Market)
- 🎤 Memories from the AIDS Epidemic Talk at the Capital Jewish Museum (East End)
- 🏃 The Night Run Club (National Mall)
- 🎛️ Tunes: SKAI ISYOURGOD at Black Cat (14th St Corridor)
Wednesday, Dec. 3
- 🎞️ Documentary Screening "The Librarians" at MLK Library (Downtown)
- 🇵🇸 Palestinian Food and Identity Workshop at Bold Fork Books (Mt. Pleasant)
- 🎻 Spain and Portugal Christmas Concert at Folger Shakespeare Library (Capitol Hill)
- ✍️ Wordplay Wednesday: Holiday Edition at Planet Word (Downtown)
- 🕯️ Candlelight Tour at Tudor Place (Georgetown)
- 🎭 Theater: “Rules For Living” (Opens) at Round House Theater (Bethesda)
- 🖌️ Crafted Dialogues: Ornaments + Trans Rights Workshop at Merry Pin (Takoma)
FYI it’s D.C. Cocktail Week! From Dec. 1 - 7. Over a hundred D.C. bars and restaurants are serving discounted cocktails and featured pairings along with hosting special happy hours, workshops, and more.
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