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'No Kings' protest draws thousands
March 30, 2026 · 💌 Kaela
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What's CITY Talking About
'No Kings' Draws Thousands
Thousands marched across the Memorial Bridge Saturday as part of the "No Kings" demonstration to protest the Trump administration. The march, which went from Arlington National Cemetery to downtown D.C., was one of thousands of activations across the nation. [WTOP]
Council Looks To Dump $25M Fire Truck Deal
D.C. council is trying to reject a planned $25 million deal to purchase fire trucks after the deputy fire chief — who initiated the deal — was found to have been a past dealer for the company. D.C. Fire desperately needs new engines but the council is concerned about quality, considering there was no competitive bid for this deal. [NBC4]
Nat Geo Museum To Open This Summer
D.C. is getting a new museum this summer, the long-awaited National Geographic Museum of Exploration. Located downtown, it will open on June 26 with immersive tech, award-winning photos, and artifact archives. [NoVA Magazine]
MoCo Votes To Close Wootton High, Despite Controversy
The Montgomery County Board of Education voted to close Wootton High School and move students to a new campus in Crown Farm despite pushback. Parents say the move will mean long commutes and fewer student opportunities. Some say they plan to pursue legal action. [ABC7]
What Trump’s War on Big Law Means for DC
Trump’s war on big law is nationwide. But in Washington — where big law firms are a major employer — it hits harder. What do the administration's ongoing threats actually mean for our city and its residents? Erin Mulvaney of the Wall Street Journal lays it out for us. [City Cast DC 🎧]
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What To Do
Monday, March 30
- 🤫 Profs & Pints: The Secrets of Runes at Penn Social (Penn Quarter)
- 🎵 Tunes: Abe Mamet Ensemble at the Rhizome (Takoma)
- 🥚 Faberge Eggs Painting Class at All Fired Up (Cleveland Park)
- 📕 Lecture: Shakespeare Re-imagined for the 21st Century at The Hill Center (Capitol Hill)
- 🧑🍳 Cookbook Talk: “Unreasonable Hospitality” at Bold Fork Books (Mt. Pleasant)
- 🎸 Tunes: Dirty Three at 9:30 Club (Shaw)
Tuesday, March 31
- 🇪🇺 The EU as a Defense Actor at the Institute of World Politics (Logan Circle)
- 🌸 Miniature Cherry Blossom Tree Workshop at Merry Pin (Takoma)
- 👽 Is There Anyone Out There? Space Lecture at the Air and Space Museum (National Mall)
- 🎞️ Film: “MIlestones” at Suns Cinema (Mt. Pleasant)
- 🇮🇷 Profs & Pints: Understanding U.S.-Iran Relations at Penn Social (Penn Quarter)
- 🎤 Madison Cunningham: The Ace Tour at Sixth&I (Chinatown)
Fine, Fine, I’ll Buy It
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