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

Mayor Bowser’s office has an ambitious plan to revitalize DC’s downtown, and a big part of it is getting remote... more

Like a lot of people, we love cats! But if you’re a bird or a squirrel, our purring four-legged friends... more

It’s been yet another rough week for Metro and its safety commission, and this time it seems like they want... more

This will be a surprise to no one: airports are loud. Which maybe means you’re not that sympathetic to someone... more

In an effort to increase public safety, D.C. police launched what they’re calling the Nightlife Task Force. Axios DC’s Chelsea... more

Here in D.C., cannabis is mostly established — folks know how to use it and where to buy it. But... more

2023 is off to a grim start on the crime front, most recently with the shooting of 13-year-old Karon Blake... more

The most damaging female spy in US history operated out of an apartment in Cleveland Park and used to do... more

The Maryland legislature is back in session for a new term, and there’s one topic that residents have gotten onto... more

Washingtonian Food Editor Jessica Sidman just put out a controversial list of predictions for D.C.’s restaurant scene this year. Like... more

A jury has convicted a D.C. police officer of murder in the case of Karon Hylton-Brown. Another officer was convicted... more

It’s a new year! But we’re still talking about familiar storylines: Football ineptitude, January 6 fallout, and the fate of... more

District Taco just announced that it’s planning to expand across the East Coast, from New Jersey to Florida, and it’s... more

Today, Bridget and Mike tackle a question that needs an answer: Is D.C. considered ‘The South’? And if not, what... more

2023 is going to be our year! At least if all of us, and our neighbors, and city leadership pay... more

Today's episode is related to our NYE resolution to follow through even more on listeners' pitches! Like this episode, which... more

One of City Cast DC's resolutions is to not just present problems about the city, but also find a way... more

A big resolution for us here at City Cast is to continue picking stories that make people smile, have fun,... more

One resolution we have at City Cast DC is holding those in power to account. We are local journalism after... more

What’s the best bread in DC? Jill Nguyen, the Bread Lady of Capitol Hill, dove into baking during the pandemic,... more

George Mason University started 50 years ago as a pokey little commuter school. Since then, it’s evolved into a global... more

The National Mall has limited space. So what happens when you want to add a new monument or site? This... more

Street Sense is a newspaper with a mission- to end homelessness in DC. In honor of the paper’s 20th anniversary,... more

The D.C. Housing Authority's troubles seem to just dig deeper and deeper. Lead Producer Priyanka Tilve and Mitch Ryals from... more

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

D.C. has it own sound that sticks with you. And nobody knows that more than D.C. rap legend Kokayi. He... more

It’s a big week of changes for Metro — more service and shorter waits on trains, free rides on D.C.... more

Bottoms up! But hold the hangover? Booze free bars are becoming a new trendy thing with one called Binge Bar opening... more

For this week's roundup, we’re talking about some pretty notable D.C. renovations — one for an outdoor music venue and... more

There’s a plan to rename Good Hope Road after Marion Barry. Is this a good idea? Performative nonsense? Both? Cohosts... more

DC Council is closer than ever to decriminalizing unlicensed street vending, but … as the year end nears, sellers pushing... more

The holidays are here! Which means it’s time to entertain yourself and your visiting family. City Cast DC contributor Cornelia... more

On November 18, a mass shooting DIDN’T take place at D.C.’s Jackson-Reed High School. But the day was still traumatic.... more

It’s our first ever live taping! We’re at Politics and Prose Union Market, but we’re still talking about the news... more

There’s been a push to require that all D.C. childcare workers have college degrees, and the first set of new... more

Today is the last day of Native American Heritage Month, but we shouldn’t limit conversations about Indigenous culture to November.... more

It’s Giving Tuesday. And whether you’re writing a check or planning to volunteer your time, you’ll want to know whether... more

Washington is full of world-famous tourist sites, but there are so many hidden gems you’ve probably never heard of. Today,... more

For some reason, we all just take it for granted that every Thanksgiving, the White House pardons a turkey. Have... more

In March 1977, a group of Hanafi Muslim gunmen took 149 people hostage in Washington, D.C. Marion Barry was shot.... more

D.C. has a ton of bookstores with their own personalities. So how can you possibly pick one? Coralyn Maguigad, who’s... more

DC Council this week agreed to overhaul the city’s ancient criminal code, but not everyone’s thrilled about it, including the... more

The Washington Commanders are looking for a new home. They currently play at the much-maligned FedEx Field in Landover, MD.... more

Ruth Tam and Patrick Fort, the team behind WAMU’s Dish City, join us to chat about all things D.C. food.... more

Go-Go has been THE sound of D.C. since the late 1970’s. In 2020, Mayor Muriel Bowser designated it the official... more

Dulles Airport used to be in the middle of nowhere. But 21st century suburban sprawl caught up to the Space... more

D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine delivered yet another blow to Dan and Tanya Snyder as they apparently prepare to sell... more

While federal Washington was paying attention to the midterms, hometown D.C. had its own consequential election on Tuesday. What happened?... more

First up, we've got election results for you. And then for something completely different — Is D.C. a good place... more

There’s been a one-man crusade against D.C. Home Rule in the House of Representatives. But if Republicans turn the House,... more

We’ve got one more election prep episode for you before voting ends tomorrow. There’s a ballot initiative on scrapping the... more

Dan and Tanya Snyder are officially considering selling the Washington Commanders football team. Twitter is buzzing, of course, as are... more

In our final installment of our election coverage, we’ve got D.C. proper covered. What’s the deal with the At-Large Council... more

Should marijuana be legal in Maryland? And what does this year’s Governor race say about politics in the state more... more

We’re a week out from the election and here at City Cast, we’re keeping everyone informed about the various races.... more

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

We’re going a bit transportation heavy in today’s episode. Dan Reed of Greater Greater Washington and Martin Austermuhle from WAMU... more

With the Marine Corps Marathon this weekend, we got to thinking: What makes D.C. different from all other cities when... more

DC Council is about to rewrite the city’s ancient criminal code. And that’s just one of the many big projects... more

We’re putting a microscope on the Ward 3 council member race. After nabbing an endorsement from the Washington Post, David... more

D.C’s satirical website “The Cherry Swamp" is bursting with gut-busting headlines. Think “The Onion,” but specifically for D.C. One of... more

Montgomery County’s Planning Board quit last week in a huge, dramatic shake-up, and it’s Dan Reed, from Greater Greater Washington,... more

It's spooky season, and our team went on a field trip to Markoff's Haunted Forest. Which we've learned is actually... more

With both the Washington Wizards and the Washington Capitals debuting new throwback jerseys this season, it got us thinking about... more

Election season is here! To kick off our coverage, we sat down with Matt Frumin, the democratic candidate for Ward... more

The D.C. History Center just unveiled a new exhibit to celebrate LGBT History Month. But D.C’s queer community hasn’t always... more

In today’s news roundup, we’re joined by DCist’s Jenny Gathright to discuss the history of the D.C. Jail uprising and... more

Daikaya Owner Katsuya Fukushima knows D.C.’s food scene like few others. He’s led the way on a bunch of local... more

The Washington Capitals are one of D.C.’s most successful teams, and they start their 2022-23 campaign tonight. The Washington Post’s... more

Eden Village is a complex of tiny homes that has helped mitigate homelessness in Missouri. But could it work in... more

In this week’s Front Page Friday, the team discusses the recent threats against Children’s National Hospital, the Wharf reopening, and... more

The toxic work culture in the DC Public School system has long been an open secret. Now, Deputy Chancellor Melissa... more

Jade Womack never expected her Clockout DC to grow as quickly as it did. But now, she’s got 70,000 followers... more

Rent is too damn high!! Urban Turf's Mark Wellborn joins us to talk about why rents are skyrocketing in D.C.... more

We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the longest-standing Salvadoran restaurant in the city. Ana Reyes’s family opened El Tamarindo in... more

In today’s roundup, Michael Brice-Saddler from the Washington Post joins Michael Schaffer and Julia Karron to discuss a new initiative... more

September is Hunger Action Month, and as it draws to a close, we’re thinking about how one in three D.C.... more

Virginia's “model policies” on how schools should treat transgender students received more than 17,000 public comments in just the first... more

Over the last few months, you've probably seen a 20% service charge on some of your restaurant bills. Are you... more

D.C.’s use of office space during the pandemic plummeted, and it hasn’t returned. What does that mean for the city... more

In this week’s roundup, we discuss why the new LIDL grocery store is a big deal, Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s new... more

People in D.C. love trivia. And that love of trivia has reached its peak since SporcleCon, a gathering of everyone who’s... more

D.C. United used to be at the top of Major League Soccer. Now, they’re floundering and have enlisted one-time United... more

85-year-old artist Lou Stovall has made an indelible mark on the D.C. art scene — from his protest artwork in... more

The D.C. Council is set to debate legislation that would allow the Idaho Stop for bikers and discontinue Right on... more

In today’s news roundup, we’re covering D.C.’s potential new housing voucher rules, the feud between Mayor Muriel Bowser and Chairman... more

Throughout the pandemic, ghost kitchens — restaurants without seating — thrived. But where can you find them and how do they... more

D.C. residents have the chance to vote again on a new minimum wage for restaurant and bar workers on this... more

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

The battle for AdMo Plaza is being heard right now in the D.C. courts to decide if the land can... more

So it turns out it's not just PG County enforcing its youth curfew ban. D.C. quietly restarted enforcement weeks ago.... more

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

It’s been a brutal month for D.C. area restaurants, with a bunch of favorite eateries going out of business. What’s... more

Did you know there’s a science to making friends? Psychologist and D.C. local Marisa G. Franco has been researching friendship, and she... more

The shooting of Commanders’ running back Brian Robinson Jr. was a huge talking point all week long, especially in light... more

D.C. has a housing problem. But how can we fix it? ANC slush funds? Parking for life? Matt Yglesias, the... more

Drizzy the pit bull is sweet, playful, and loves children, he isn't allowed to live in PG County. We talked... more

Union Station is about to undergo a massive renovation. WAMU’s Jordan Pascale walks us through what the transit hub will... more

There are so many iconic Washingtonians. If you had to whittle it down to just four — your Mount Rushmore... more

It’s a new school year, and there’s a new problem facing D.C. Schools. A staggering amount of kids aren’t vaccinated.... more

What happens when neighbors band together and transform a section of asphalt in their own backyard? Bridget Todd meets up... more