City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer

City Cast DC with Michael Schaffer

Redoing Union Station’s facade

February 26, 2026 · 💌 Kaela

Finally, something to look forward to! The Embassy of the Netherlands is holding D.C.’s first Tulip Day on the National Mall on March 15 with 150,000 flowers. You can pick a free bouquet from 11:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. 🌷🌷🌷

What's CITY Talking About

The McMillan Development is Finally Here…Kinda

For years the McMillan Sand Filtration site has been D.C.’s ugliest political battle. And now, the neighborhood’s first residents have moved in. Will it be the nightmare opponents predicted, or the engine of urban amenities that proponents promised? [City Cast DC 🎧]

Staffer Charged in Assisted Living Facility Murder

Nearly two weeks after 87-year-old Robert Fuller was killed, a 22-year-old staff member at the Cogir of Potomac assisted living facility was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. The motive is still unknown. Police say the shooter later fired two shots at a state trooper during a traffic stop. [Washington Post 🔒]

Union Station Gets Lit

The CEO of Union Station wants to work with President Trump to design a new facade, including illuminating the outside of the station (similar to the Kennedy Center). It needs approval from the National Capital Planning Commission but you can see the renderings here. [Axios]

Trump Reviews New Dulles Designs

Trump is hearing updated proposals to overhaul Dulles airport, which he has derided as “badly designed.” According to Washington Post sources, the ideas would change the airport's layout, build new terminals, and ditch the people movers. [Washington Post 🔒]

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Thursday, Feb. 26

Friday, Feb. 27

🍺 Still thinking about how Penn Social offered free beer until the first insult during the State of the Union and people drank for a full 45 minutes on the house. Our team bet was 10 minutes.

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