Cuneyt Dil of Axios joins the team to talk about the state of downtown, your options for mother’s day, and... more

You might not think of D.C. as a gardening city, but gardening in the District actually offers some specific benefits... more

Protests and encampments regarding Israel and Palestine have taken off across the country. But in D.C., are we doing anything... more

If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you... more

Parents behaving badly? High-powered lawyers? The Wall Street Journal’s James Fanelli is here to walk us through his epic story... more

Washingtonian’s Andrew Beaujon joins the team to talk about the future of Union Station, the future of D.C. media, and... more

Metro is voting on their proposed 2025 budget TODAY. To explain it all, we sat down with Randy Clarke, who... more

Recently, D.C.’s Department of Transportation announced that the bike lane planned for Connecticut Avenue was no more. Sauleh Siddiqui, who... more

To get into today’s news and culture updates, City Cast DC producer Ashe Durban and Washington City Paper’s Cat Sposato join... more

Here in D.C., Chinatown is more like a “China block.” And the longtime Chinese immigrant community has been advocating for... more

Axios’ Cuynet Dil and City Cast’s Julia Karron join our roundup to talk about zombie office buildings and zombie bike... more

The history of D.C.’s alleys is a weird, crazy metaphor for a couple centuries of race and class and power.... more

This weekend is 4/20, the annual holiday where cannabis enthusiasts celebrate all things weed. Being in the shadow of the... more

Today is Emancipation Day. Even if you’ve been living in the District for a while, you might not know much... more

You might have noticed that gas leaks have been in the news more often. It’s pretty scary! When you suspect... more

Reporter Michael Pope and author Briana Thomas join the show to talk about what the D.C. budget means for the... more

D.C. has an absurd amount of parks – 683! Longtime D.C. environmental reporter Jacob Fenston is hitting up all of... more

If you’ve ever had to GO while out and about in D.C., we’ve got good news. Throne Labs, a high... more

In today’s roundup, we’re talking about the city sending a warning to unlicensed weed shops in the city, an update... more

There’s been a crazy fight going on about whether to erect an apartment building on the site of an old... more

We’re breaking down the 2025 budget with City Paper’s Alex Koma, and Washingtonian’s Jessica Sidman is here to talk about... more

How’s your D.C. food trivia game? Two of the city’s premier food journalists are here to match wits about the... more

Right now, through April 15, D.C. residents can apply to get up to $2000 from the city government to buy... more

Ted Leonsis, who owns the Capitals and Wizards, is giving us some major whiplash. He’s had an abrupt change of... more

April in D.C. is about more than just cherry blossoms. The City Cast D.C. crew has recommendations for upcoming festivals,... more

In a dramatic turn of events, Monumental Sports owner Ted Leonsis announced that the Capitals and Wizards will be staying... more

Anything built in Georgetown has to go through the Old Georgetown Board. And, most recently it refused to approve an... more

You might not think of D.C. as a city where you need to watch out for snakes, but multiple snake... more

It seems like there are weed shops, vape shops and smoke shops on every corner in D.C. these days. For... more

There’s been a lot of controversy around D.C.’s public housing agency. The latest involves the question of whether the city... more

Environmental reporter Jacob Fenston joins the team to talk about frat chaos at the University of Maryland, e-bike vouchers in... more

One of the most notable features of Washington’s cityscape is the skyscrapers: there aren’t any! That’s thanks to a law... more

Allergy season is here. It may seem a little early, but this year’s unusually warm weather has pollen counts near... more

Cherry blossoms are peaking early thanks to climate change and there’s a fight over D.C.’s busiest airport. The City Cast... more

It looks like D.C.’s city budget is about to have a big fat hole in it. If you feel like... more

We’re talking Metro fare evasion, the future of Nats Park, and the cost of a parking space. City Cast Contributor... more

Are you confused about your trash? What goes in what can, when should you use bags, and just what are... more

Big changes could be coming to 16th Street Heights. Businesses on the 4700 and 4600 blocks of 14th are doing... more

The deal to move the Capitals and the Wizards to Virginia isn’t looking good. Last week, both VA’s senate and... more

A few years ago, D.C. set up its own crime lab to process evidence and help investigators work cases faster.... more

D.C. Council passed two major bills this week — one that’s supposed to fight crime, and another that deals, yet... more

There’s an epic fight over the redevelopment of the public library in Chevy Chase —- a fight that involves affordable... more

GambetDC, the District’s sports betting platform, is marred with issues. So much so that the city was willing to find... more

It sounds like something out of a horror movie, but throughout the early 20th century, the Smithsonian acquired more than... more

The days are finally feeling longer, it’s greener outside, and we’ve got an estimate for peak cherry blossom and it’s... more

Mayor Bowser has a plan for a wild future of downtown D.C., The Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler is here to... more

The MLK library is home to D.C.'s People’s Archive, a living breathing collection honoring the city's cultural, social, and political... more

D.C. could be “ground zero” for office distress, AKA expensive downtown office buildings sitting unused and empty. And It could... more

The Washington Post’s Teo Armus explains why some Virginia unions have come out against the plan to move the Capitals... more

On Friday, public radio station WAMU announced that it was killing its local news site DCist. Fifteen journalists lost their... more

There’s another recall campaign, this time against Ward 1 councilmember Brianne Nadeau. NBC4’s Mark Segraves is here to tell us... more

The plan to move D.C.’s hockey and basketball teams to Virginia is one of the biggest stories of the year... more

It's still that time of year when the weather is gloomy and nights are long, and it can be hard... more

The Chinatown Walgreens was hit by armed robbers eight times in a year. It’s a story that seemed to be... more

Could VA Senators actually kill the plan to move the Wizards and the Capitals? For once, Washingtonians are rooting for... more

The D.C. area is about to get a new airport — in Manassas. An old private-aviation facility is in the... more

D.C. is a unique place to make friends. It was recently named the loneliest city by the Chamber of Commerce.... more

If you committed to dry January, you might be ready for a nice cocktail. Luckily, D.C. is a great bar... more

Could a street musician have driven D.C.’s hockey and basketball teams out of town? That’s the takeaway from a wild... more

As a recall campaign gets going against a top police reformer, the D.C. Council is on its way to passing... more

A bunch of new environmental proposals in DC could change the way you drive, bike, and even cook. Jacob Fenston... more

D.C. has the fourth highest fetal mortality rate in the US. And while it’s mostly Black babies who are dying... more

We’re LIVE at The Square Food Hall to bring you our guide to February in DC. Jade Womack of the... more

D.C. is on the verge of passing a new traffic law that's supposed to actually stop people from speeding in... more

The Washington Post’s Emily Davies and City Cast contributor Dan Reed join us to talk about carjackings, whether D.C. should... more

February is here, and heart-shaped decor is everywhere. We wanted to have a whole episode dedicated to Valentine’s Day planning!... more

People in D.C. aren't shy about talking about how much they make. And D.C. recently passed a law requiring employers... more

Crime is on everyone’s mind, a bunch of CVS’ are closing in DC, and the owner of the Washington Wizards... more

We’re talking about a fight over a cannabis dispensary that some parents say is too close to their kids’ school.... more

We’re talking about Washingtonian’s annual ranking of best restaurants with the magazine’s lead critic, our pal Ann Limpert. Plus, we’re... more

If you’ve spent any time recently at the L’Enfant Plaza Metro station, you might have noticed something about the signage:... more

Conversations about the Caps and Wizards potentially moving to Virginia are just one more strike against D.C.’s downtown as a... more

A pretty popular restaurant group in D.C. just dropped its “Initiative 82” service fee after it was sued over it.... more

We love our furry friends here in D.C. But sadly, there have been at least 11 dognappings in the city... more

There’s more worry about the future of downtown DC. Plus: Snow! It snowed, and might snow again, and people in... more

What IS the best cupcake in D.C.? We tested a bunch of them, for scientific reasons of course, to figure... more

Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto just introduced a massive 90-page crime bill to counter the uptick in homicides, carjackings, and... more

Sometimes the most interesting buildings in a great city are the ones that didn’t get built. Like the Lincoln Pyramid,... more

DC is making plans — a little late — about the future of Chinatown. Plus, some changes to DC traffic... more

Composting can seem like a smelly, messy, complicated affair. But City Cast DC Contributor Abi Newhouse tells us that in... more

Most gyms in D.C. are expensive. It’s a bummer, especially if your New Year's Resolution involves getting out and moving... more

In today’s Tuesday roundup, the team breaks down what’s going on with the Washington Post buyouts, a Herndon woman digging... more

It’s the season of in-and-out lists, and Washingtonian food editor Jessica Sidman and City Cast DC Senior Producer Julia Karron... more

There’s a recall effort against a liberal DC Councilmember, more agita about shoplifting teens, and…snow! Or maybe not? Yep, it’s... more

People in D.C. are working from home pretty often. So why does it seem like traffic is getting worse? It... more

Finding local music can be tough - where do you start? Christopher Naoum co-founded Listen Local First to support D.C.’s... more

It’s January, which usually means the cold weather is setting in, the holidays have wrapped up, and maybe you’re feeling... more

Bill Nye, yes the science guy, is also a D.C. guy. The legendary science educator is a D.C. native and... more

Pretty much everyone in DC is obsessed with finding a good place to live, including Jamie Manning, the creator behind... more

Virginia Ali, the woman behind one of the most historic D.C. spots, Ben’s Chili Bowl, recently turned 90. So in... more

What are D.C.'s most overrated restaurants? Are Georgetown cupcakes actually the best in the city? And How much is too... more

In our last new episode of the year, we’re turning it over to you, the listeners. What did D.C. do... more

Crime has been one of the biggest issues of the year, with high-profile incidents drawing national attention and Congressional intervention.... more

There’s been a vocal contingent of Alexandria residents grumbling about the planned Washington Capitals and Wizards stadium in Potomac Yard... more

DC shows up in films and movies all the time, but how many of those projects actually film in the... more

Metro recently released a dire looking budget. Layoffs, fewer trains and stations, and higher fares are all on the table.... more

Cuneyt Dil from Axios joins us to analyze the political fallout of the shocking announcement that the Wizards and the... more

Well, it’s almost official. Ted Leonsis is probably moving the Capitals and Wizards across the river by 2028. Tristan Navera... more

Recently, the New York Times put out an itinerary of how to spend 36 hours in D.C. And our team... more

Recently, D.C. police helped bust a fentanyl distribution ring with global impact, and the two-year investigation all started after a... more

Some recently closed restaurants blame crime as a main reason they're closing — but the stats are a little less... more

We’re talking about a new surveillance program with D.C. and the feds that’s supposed to target crime. Plus Axios’ Mimi... more

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