A new D.C. effort aims to crack down on open-air drug markets. It’s the city government's latest attempt to grapple... more

When the temperature drops, it can be tempting to cozy up inside if you don’t love the cold. But Jade... more

D.C. is a special city. There’s so much to do, see, and taste here. And with so much to experience,... more

It’s our first annual list of the City Cast 6: A half-dozen people who have changed D.C. in 2023, for... more

Alexandria has moved to ban single-family zoning — which is kinda a wonky concept, but one with big implications that... more

A potential D.C. referendum called Initiative 83 could pave the way for ranked-choice voting in D.C. At first blush, it... more

To call the police or not call them? D.C. is exploring alternative emergency responses in the city. How would they... more

Have you ever wondered how long it would take to visit every metro stop on the Metro? Well, these three... more

Holiday shopping season is stressful, to say the least. Luckily, Cornelia Poku of Black Girls Explore DC is here to... more

This week, President Biden pardoned two turkeys, Liberty and Bell, in honor of Thanksgiving. Last year, we had so much... more

A group of anonymous property and business owners are trying to block a homeless shelter in the West End, and... more

DC has built a ton of housing over the last 20 years, but it’s mostly been in a small number... more

D.C. is suing a bunch of landlords over a program that may be costing you money. Plus, remember when we... more

Metro is considering building out a Blue Line Loop (the Bloop), and a lot of us are excited about it!... more

Pickleball is taking over the nation. But not everyone is so happy to see the sport take off - it’s... more

Who’s that behind you? Are you being followed? It’s not paranoia because if you’re in D.C., there’s a non-zero chance... more

Also! We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recognize six individuals transforming D.C. in various categories... more

The FBI has finally said where it’s moving — a decision that could have a big impact on the shape... more

In 1906, a group of entrepreneurs set out to create an upscale Black suburban community in what is now Chevy... more

It’s Eastern Market’s 150th anniversary this weekend, and we're here to talk history, favorites, and what’s on tap for the... more

It’s Election Day! But in the District this year that’s pretty boring. So we’re looking ahead to a 2024 race... more

Would you let a 16-year-old vote? Rockville is considering it, and it’s actually on the ballot tomorrow. Becca Fulton is... more

We’re joined by Virginia Public Radio’s Michael Pope to talk about the elections in Virginia and what they mean for... more

You might not think of NoVa as a data center hub, but it is! And it’s possible it’ll expand even... more

D.C. is a great arts city, even if it doesn't always get the shine it deserves. And once you start... more

There’s an alarming stat floating around – that D.C. needs to shuffle around more than 16 million dollars in funding... more

The D.C. Council is considering a bill that would allocate government funding for local news outlets, and residents would get... more

We’re joined by Axios’ Cuneyt Dil and City Cast contributor Dan Reed to talk through the D.C. mayor’s sweeping new... more

D.C. is rolling out a new slogan this November, to entice more international tourists to visit. But our hosts Michael... more

D.C.'s got some incredible historical artifacts. Think Duke Ellington’s birth certificate, a will for Alexander Graham Bell, and even some... more

There was a HEATED community meeting last week about RFK stadium, and the team breaks it all down. Plus, we’re... more

D.C.’s parole system is run by the federal government, just like the prison system as a whole, and that has... more

We’re talking about a fight at a Wawa — or at least about how that fight was covered, and what... more

Halloween is here! Which means it’s time to tell scary stories. And rather than make brand-new ones, we chatted last... more

Is National Landing the next big thing in the DMV? That bit of Northern Virginia — including Crystal City, Pentagon... more

The weight of what’s happening in Israel and Palestine is so heavy that it’s palpable for many of us here... more

Thomas Jefferson High School, the math and science magnet school in Northern Virginia, is one of the most famous public... more

The team chats about the latest twist in a goofy Adams Morgan development saga — and why it oughta matter... more

In D.C., you’re only allowed to use one sports betting app — and the company behind it is a WRECK.... more

There have been a lot of buzzy new restaurant openings in DC lately, but don’t forget about the durable, DC... more

D.C. has had intense floods this year, and with climate change, it’s only poised to get worse. Marcelo Jauregui-Volpe, a... more

Mike is joined by Julia Karron and Kaela Cote-Stemmermann and they’re talking about taxpayer money — first for a stadium... more

The House Oversight Committee actually agreed on something, and that was to possibly bring the Washington Commanders back to the... more

Some Shaw residents are calling for a three-year moratorium on new bars and nightclubs on 9th Street between T St... more

The team discusses new details about how D.C. government handles sexual harassment complaints. Short answer: not well. Plus, D.C. is... more

It’s no secret that homicides are up in DC: Last week, we recorded our 200th murder of the year. But... more

DC passed a grim homicide milestone this week — 200 murders before October, for the first time since 1997. Plus,... more

D.C. is not always known as a fashionable city. But as you’ll see this weekend, at D.C.’s fashion week events,... more

It’s the last installment of our fall guide, and we’re talking wineries and vineyards. You might not realize the DMV... more

It’s day two of our fall getaway guide and we’d be remiss if we let this week go by without... more

With the humidity finally abating, we’re eagerly looking forward to fall festivities. In the first installment of our three-part fall... more

Amanda Michelle Gomez from WAMU tells Mike and Julia about her reporting on liquor licenses and allegations of discrimination against... more

How well do you know our city? Actually, how well does City Cast know our city? City Cast CEO David... more

Things are getting TENSE up in Cleveland Park over a plan to install bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue. Arguments over... more

After slavery, D.C. paid financial restitution...to former enslavers that is. Now, DC Council is considering creating a task force to... more

Metro is planning to redevelop the Brookland Metro stop, but what should the new version look like? Considering this project... more

A NIMBY fight in the suburbs is pitting mental health advocates against disability rights activists. Plus, there have been shocking... more

How can you tell if someone’s from D.C.? Minnie Quartey can do so with her eyes closed: As the coordinator... more

Hiring in D.C. can be tricky and time-consuming, especially if you want to be mindful of diversity and inclusion along... more

Property crime is on the rise in DC and there’s an aspect to it you might not be familiar with... more

“Beyond Granite: Pulling Together” is a first-of-its-kind outdoor exhibit on the National Mall, highlighting stories that are underrepresented in the... more

You might not know it, but DC is in the middle of the drought. But we’ve also had flooding in... more

The only major grocery store east of the Anacostia River is facing a theft crisis that has prompted big changes.... more

It’s one of the saddest stories of the year — and the most infuriating. A flood at a DC doggie... more

Joining a book club not only forces you to actually finish a book for once, it also lets you tap... more

Anyone who lives here knows that if you want to get any two people in the region into an argument,... more

Pandemic-era changes in where people live may be messing with DC’s budget, self-driving cars may soon be messing with DC’s... more

Streateries were a feature of the pandemic. Three years on, they’re still with us — and city planners are looking... more

The COVID-19 hospitalization rate in D.C. rose 29% earlier this summer. But it definitely doesn’t feel like a pandemic out... more

The 911 call center is back in the news after the flooding that killed 10 pups at District Dogs daycare... more

Poplar Point is a federally-owned waterfront property in Anacostia. It’s also one of the most contested spaces in D.C. because... more

A new poll says most Americans think DC is a safe city to live in, but around here, it seems... more

Locals Siddharth Muchhal and Bobo Stankovikj set out to visit every Bikeshare dock in the DMV. Why did they do... more

Roller skating became all the rage during the pandemic, but for D.C., this wasn’t really a new thing. Just ask... more

The word “iconic” gets used too much in D.C. But in the case of Ben’s Chili Bowl, the U Street... more

Houselessness is still below pre-pandemic levels in the District, but that good news doesn't paint the entire picture. Because there’s... more

District Dogs day care in Northeast flooded again, but this time, 10 dogs drowned. Our team talks about what happened... more

D.C. has loads of parks and trails, which make it a great city for running. It also has a lot... more

The pandemic changed where you work — and where the people who sell you stuff want to set up shop.... more

During World War 2, women took on roles as codebreakers, pilots, butchers, and farmers to aid in the war effort. These... more

D.C. gets a bad rep ... in a lot of ways. People say we're not fashionable, we're careerist snobs. Are... more

This week, a Councilmember called for the National Guard to help curb D.C. crime, Beyonce fans came up against the... more

When you think of city skylines, you might picture dazzling skyscrapers and high-rises. But not in D.C., where the Height Act... more

D.C. can be a tough city and sometimes we all need to have a little cry. And it turns out... more

Mount Zion is one of the oldest Black cemeteries in D.C. and a lot of former enslaved people are buried... more

It’s a common attitude among foodies that gas stoves are better, but not if you ask Rob Rubba, chef at... more

While America is talking about what’s happening in a certain local courtroom, our team is talking about the mystery of... more

What are D.C.'s most overrated restaurants? Is $20 for a sandwich actually a reasonable price? Washingtonian’s food editor Jessica Sidman... more

D.C.’s streets are full of hidden histories. JoAnn Hill wrote the literal book on them, and she’s here to share... more

We’ve had excessive heat warnings the last few days in D.C. and with the start of August, things probably aren’t... more

Metro is considering its largest expansion since the announcement of the Silver Line. Jordan Pascale, WAMU’s Transportation Reporter, shares details... more

It’s hot, even for us sweat acclimated Washingtonians. Our team is covering how to stay cool, plus an invasion of... more

Tom Sietsema has spent a career eating his way through town as the Washington Post’s restaurant critic. He won’t tell... more

No matter where you live, summers in D.C. are brutal. But do you know what it feels like to wake... more

It’s been a deadly summer in DC so far. 12 kids have already died from gunfire this year. Emily Davies, reporter... more

On Friday, the Washington Commanders gained a new owner — and the city lost a collective enemy. Defector Media's Dave... more

D.C. has a new Police Chief. Will she find a solution to the District’s crime surge? How does her appointment... more

Washington is on the cusp of a new stadium debate: The Commanders, now under new ownership, want out of Landover,... more

July is Disability Pride Month, and we need to talk about the accessibility of D.C.’s spaces. One in four adults... more

The Lotus and Water Lily Festival is in full bloom over at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens and will be running until... more

There’s an ugly fight going on about terrible conditions, tenant protests, and questionable evictions at an apartment building in DC’s... more

DC Council passed emergency crime legislation in its last meeting of the session. Will it actually quell the rising crime... more

The McMillan Sand Filtration Site is about to emerge as the Reservoir District, rebranding a part of town that for... more

Fringe Festival kicks off today! It’s an exciting annual event that highlights the local theater scene, but … it’s in... more

If this is your least favorite time of year for D.C. weather, you’re not alone. I’m right there with you.... more

The city is pushing ahead with plans to build a controversial homeless shelter in a former George Washington University dorm.... more

The Canadian wildfires are likely to keep smogging up our air on and off through October. The team is here... more

This fall, DC will open its first new neighborhood high school in decades. Harold McCray, the new principal of MacArthur... more

There's a big debate happening in Shaw over potential new condos at 1515 Ninth Street NW. A local developer wants... more

CAVA just went public, to huge success in the market. District Taco announced this year that it wants to go... more

Hundreds of people showed up to a Montgomery County school board meeting this week, protesting the LGBTQ+ books in the... more

This week has brought still more ugly workplace sexual misconduct allegations in the case of John Falcicchio, who was Mayor... more

Traffic fatalities in D.C. are up 50% this year. But enforcement is way down. Now, the city is sending out... more

Lime broke its D.C.-area record for e-scooter and e-bike trips in May, with 430,000 trips. It’s proof of the thing... more

Bears! They’ve been spotted in Rockville, Hyattsville, Arlington, Roosevelt Island, and Northeast D.C.’s Brookland, where neighbors called animal control about... more

In this week’s roundup, Cuynet Dil from Axios DC and City Cast contributor Dan Reed are here to chat about... more

Washington is the rare city where locals have three airports to choose from. And even if you’re aiming to buy... more

The DC public library is officially kicking off its annual dinosaur roar competition. In the past, the contest has been... more

Today we’re all about festivals — summer in D.C. is full of them, and Nicole Schaller from District Fray is... more

There’s a big fight going on over adding more flights to DCA — which side should you be on? Plus,... more

The fight for statehood has been a longstanding wish for residents of the District. Will D.C. get it? Who is... more

D.C. is in prime season for snake sightings. That might sound a little scary for some, but local wildlife educator... more

D.C. has one of the most dynamic parks around. It’s bigger than NYC’s Central Park, and you can roller skate,... more

Did you know that Dave Thomas Circle — that weird, notoriously chaotic triangle-shaped block out in Northeast where there used... more

It’s hazy out there! We chat about what to do about the Canadian smoke spreading across D.C. Plus, Congress has... more

D.C.’s craft brewery scene is young, but prolific. There are 16 craft breweries in the city, and it’s home to... more

D.C. residents voted to phase out the tipped minimum wage, and it’s finally now happening, but gradually and confusingly. In... more

Grab your blanket and popcorn, because we’re kicking off our Summer Entertainment Guide series by talking about outdoor summer movies!... more

Moon Rabbit, the award winning restaurant that was at the base of the Wharf’s Intercontinental Hotel, closed down abruptly two... more

On this week’s CCDC roundup, we’re talking crime on the Metro, more drama around the name of our football team,... more

DC’s police chief is moving on after just two years atop the force. It’s a moment of rising crime, Congressional... more

WAMU’s food culture podcast Dish City is nominated for yet ANOTHER James Beard Award this year. It’s a huge accomplishment,... more

Did you know that D.C.’s public housing authority is the poorest performing one in the country? Yikes. The federal government... more

One of D.C.’s top restaurants abruptly shut down Monday under mysterious circumstances. It turns out its an issue that has... more

Mike and Bridget sit down with “Big Tony” Fisher, from the seminal D.C. go-go band Trouble Funk. He talked about... more

From 1971 to 1972, a serial killer who called himself the Freeway Phantom killed at least six Black girls in... more

Look out for all those tourists, because in a recent poll, D.C. was ranked the third best destination in the... more

D.C. ranks in the top 10 cities for lead pipes. As environmental reporter Kayla Benjamin will tell you, that’s not... more

DC’s mayor made a trip to Congress this week and it maybe wasn’t as bad as it could have been?... more

DC Council passed a first vote on the 2024 budget, and there were a lot of sticking points. Like, should... more

Area 2 Farms in Arlington is not what you imagine when you think of a farm. It's indoors and has... more

The D.C. police have been trying to fire an officer named Michael Thomas, but he’s managed to appeal and arbitrate... more

D.C.’s mayor is due on the Hill this week for a hearing where she’s almost certain to sit there as... more

Maryland has suddenly got a hot, open senate seat race and it’s likely to feature at least three DMV icons,... more

Why do restaurants play such a big role in spy stories? And which DC eateries should you hit if you... more

It’s the 10th anniversary of the hit FX show The Americans, which is all about the spies living among us... more

It is Day Two of our Spy Week, presented by the International Spy Museum! Today, former CIA agent Lindsay Moran... more

It is City Cast’s SPY WEEK, presented by the International Spy Museum. Which means we’re doing a week’s worth of... more

DC Council and Mayor Muriel Bowser are engaged in a battle over the free Metrobus plan versus the redesign of... more

D.C.’s Avalon Theatre was founded in 1923, back when neighborhood movie houses were everywhere. And as movies moved to suburban... more

Downtown D.C. is known as a place to work, not live or hang out. In a new ranking of downtown... more

It’s official: the city is moving ahead with changing the name of Good Hope Road in Southeast to Marion Barry... more

City officials are considering redrawing school boundaries for the first time in a decade, and it’s a big deal, even... more

D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee “shocked” many with the surprise announcement of his retirement on Wednesday. We’re talking about that,... more

Pat Collins was a staple of local TV news at a time when local TV reporters were celebrities. But after decades... more

Like most things in the District, D.C.'s criminal justice system is all tied up in the federal government. That means D.C.... more

From arcade bars, to kickball leagues and adult mini golf, D.C. has a lot of pastimes geared toward our inner... more

On Saturday, the Anacostia Community Museum opened a new Center for Environmental Justice. It draws on the neighborhood’s long legacy... more

In today's roundup, friend of City Cast Hannah Denham, from the Washington Business Journal, is here to talk about everyone’s... more

The D.C. rats are already scurrying around this spring, and it’s only going to get worse as this warm year... more

Today, we’ve got another classic co-host debate: Which season is best in D.C.? Spring’s got deadly allergies. Summer, its mugginess.... more

It’s the week of 4/20 and days before the National Cannabis Festival, and we’re talking with its founder about the... more

If you drive in D.C., you probably know all about the city’s red light cameras. But did you know D.C.... more

After months of hand wringing, Dan Snyder has picked a buyer for the Washington Commanders! Audio Producer Julia Karron is... more

D.C.’s mosquitos are about to be back. And, after a warm winter, this year could be especially bad. Reporter Jacob Fenston,... more

D.C. lost an icon this year. Born in 1937, artist Lou Stovall studied printmaking at Howard and his posters and... more

On March 18th, Park Police shot and killed 17 year old Dalaneo Martin as they tried to apprehend him in... more

The city’s bike lane plan for Connecticut Avenue NW is so controversial that there are petitions floating around with thousands... more

The Yellow Line is coming back! But its route is not quite the same. Plus, D.C.’s proposed budget sets aside... more

Austin Graff has made a living off of exploring D.C., and with a kid in tow, no less. He’s here... more

D.C. burned for days in April 1968, after Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, and Ben’s Chili Bowl on U Street... more

More than 900 D.C. businesses were damaged, and nearly 700 homes destroyed during the unrest in April 1968 after Martin... more

We’ve all heard the misconception about young people being apathetic when it comes to government and politics. But here in... more

The House Oversight Committee voted Wednesday to block D.C.'s police discipline and accountability bill. It was part of a larger... more

The Walmart on H Street Corridor closes for good tomorrow, and it’s pissed off city officials more than you’d expect.... more

LGBTQ spaces are under attack nationally, and that means D.C.’s queer bars and clubs have even more importance. D.C. actually... more

There are so many pieces of media that take place in D.C. - some good, some bad, and some totally... more

Union Station is about to undergo a massive renovation. In this interview originally aired last summer, WAMU’s Jordan Pascale walks... more

There’s never been a D.C. mayoral aide quite so powerful as John Falcicchio. And all of a sudden, he’s gone... more

For decades, geopolitics has shaped Washington’s restaurant scene. And one of the latest trends is the boom in Uyghur restaurants,... more

It’s official: DC’s flag is awesome. And Maryland’s isn’t too shabby, either. Virginia’s? Well… Today we’re talking with two leading... more

Pretty much everyone in D.C. is obsessed with finding a good place to live. Jamie Manning started the popular Instagram and... more

Staffers at Union Kitchen, a food business accelerator, are suing their employee for wage theft. It’s the issue that initially... more

The Eden Center, the Vietnamese mall in Northern Virginia, is about to see some changes and the local Vietnamese community... more

Anyone who’s ever stared at a Metro map has probably fantasized about their ideal Metro line, the new route that... more

This week marks Equal Pay Day, the point in the year that women have to work just to break even... more

We’ve been told that ChatGPT would take over our jobs, so we had to put it to the test to... more

For years, D.C. has paid rent to landlords for poor people who might otherwise live in public housing. But a... more

The biggest local news in a long time, the Congressional vote to overturn a DC bill for the first time... more

It’s official. Senate has voted to reject D.C.’s criminal code reforms. The President has said he’s going to sign it,... more

Today is International Women’s Day and D.C. is full of stories of female empowerment and impact that might not always... more

The band Dupont Brass started unexpectedly as a side gig for a group of Howard University students, and now they’re... more

The 11th Street Bridge connects Anacostia to Navy Yard. And a project to create a park there for everyone to... more

We’re back with another live taping at Politics and Prose Union Market! This time, City Cast DC Contributor Dan Reed... more

The FBI Headquarters at 935 Pennsylvania Avenue NW is a famously ugly blot on an otherwise beautiful D.C. street. But... more

There's just no way around it — all of us are going to die. Sadly, in D.C., a lot of... more

Trouble Bird Bar is opening tonight in Navy Yard, in the space that used to be Maxwell Park Wine Bar.... more

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she’s redoubling her efforts to reverse the council’s move to pull police who have been... more

We’ve got a new museum that will open under the Lincoln Memorial! And the D.C. metro area is banding together... more

Roller skating became all the rage during the pandemic, but for D.C., this wasn’t really a new thing. Just ask... more

We’ve all been there. You’re out and about when nature calls. And if you’re in D.C., this could be especially... more

Fentanyl is a national crisis, and the D.C. area is no exception. But the communities bearing the brunt of it here... more

Congress is pushing back hard on two D.C. bills and many local leaders are … letting them? City Cast DC Contributor... more

If you've been in Adams Morgan recently, you’ve probably seen the aftermath of attacks on local businesses. For example, Retrobottega... more

Ted Lerner, the 97-year old patriarch of the family that owns the Washington Nationals, died this week. But the team... more

Happy Valentine’s Day! We asked all of you to share your love stories, and boy did you deliver. Here are... more

911 is no joke to Dave Statter. The longtime D.C. investigative reporter is the man behind some huge scoops on... more

In today’s roundup, the Washington Post’s Marissa Lang joins us to chat about the plan to clear the McPherson Square... more

The D.C. Love Kit — our week of episodes devoted to love in the District — would not be complete... more

D.C. Love Kit Day 3 is all about friendship. Did you know there’s a science to making friends? Psychologist and... more

For day two of the City Cast DC Love Kit, we're here with dating coach Erika Ettin to break down... more

Valentine's Day means couples trips. City Cast DC Contributor Tim Ebner is here to break down all the best deals... more

It’s another week where crime stories are in the headlines. Dan Reed from Greater Greater Washington joins us to talk... more

Legendary science broadcaster Bill Nye has recently moved back home to D.C, where he was born and raised. Here’s here... more

Washingtonian just put out its list of D.C.’s 100 Very Best Restaurants, for the first time since before the pandemic.... more

The horrific murder of Catherine Fuller transfixed Washington in 1984. And now, nearly 40 years later, it’s the subject of... more

Black History Month is coming up, which has a special significance in a place like D.C. Lily and Eliza Dorton,... more

The old Metro boss is now head of transportation in Maryland — what does that mean for DC commuters? Congresspeople... more

City Cast D.C.’s single ladies have grabbed the mic to chat about dating in D.C. Spoiler alert: it’s hard. So... more

Did you know that D.C. is one of the worst cities for odometer fraud? Emilie Voss from Carfax says it’s... more