Washington Post adopts algorithmic pricing

What's CITY Talking About

Spirit Season Begins

The Washington Spirit’s season opens today at Audi Field against the Portland Thorns. Coming off back-to-back championships, Spirit games are now some of the hottest tickets in the DMV. Luckily, there's a record number of home games this year. [Axios]

• Plus, we asked the team about their favorite DMV eats. They did not disappoint 😋

Washington Post Adopts Algorithmic Pricing

The Washington Post has changed their subscription costs, now based on readers' personal data. Subscribers got an email informing them that their rates were increasing followed by some fine print: “This price was set by an algorithm using your personal data.” The Post declined to give further details. [Washingtonian]

• You know what doesn’t use an algorithm? City Cast DC membership!

MPD Knew USIP Was Private Property During Raid

Newly released body cam footage of the DOGE raid at the United States Institute of Peace shows the team knew it was a privately-owned building, and that MPD allowed them to enter despite that. The litigation over who has lawful control of USIP plays on, but the Trump administration remains in control for now. [City Cast DC 🎧]

DC Council Sues Mayor For Budget Documents

The D.C. Council has sued Mayor Bowser over budget documents she withheld for years. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson says the legal drama is “not a big deal,” as long as Bowser hands over the documents needed to understand the full scope of D.C.’s program needs. [Washington Post 🔒]

DC Connections Trivia

It’s time for our New York Times-style connections quiz! You know the drill.

👉 Create groups of four. You get unlimited guesses, but the fewer the better! Your only hint is that they are all D.C.-related.

Friday Floof!

Welcome to our new bi-weekly tradition, where we feature a different pet twice a month from City Dogs & City Kitties Rescue that is looking for a forever home!

Judge

(Male, 3-years-old)

Meet Judge: He’s playful, a snuggler, outgoing, adventurous, adaptable, affectionate, playful, goofy, and energetic.

Judge is house trained and has shown himself to be good with other dogs, cats, and kids. He is not shy about asking for cuddles and will curl up next to you on the sofa, but he’s an adventurer at heart, be it a car ride or an outdoor romp. This smart boy is very trainable and treat-motivated, and his adventurous nature makes him a great running or hiking buddy.

What To Do