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The DC Council just wrapped its 2024 session by passing a flurry of bills dealing with everything from pets in apartments to teens in detention. Meagan Flynn covers the Council for the Washington Post and is here to tell you what your elected reps are up to. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 19th episode:Paulson & NaceJones Dairy FarmCall2RecycleBlack CatInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems like every other day there’s a new, hip spot opening up in the alleys near Union Market. But the long and bizarre history of DC’s alleys dovetails with the city's complex relationship with race and class and power. Historian Kim Prothro Williams has literally written the book on DC’s alleys and she joined us in April to share how the history of Washington is all about the streets behind the streets.Like what we do? Please consider becoming a member! It’s just $8/month and you get ad-free listening, a weekly events guide, and the satisfaction of supporting local journalism. And while you’re at it, sign up for our free daily newsletter Hey DC.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 18th episode:Paulson & NaceJones Dairy FarmCall2RecycleBlack CatInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A DC Council sub-committee yesterday unanimously recommended expelling Ward 8 councilmember Trayon White, saying he violated council ethics by allegedly receiving large bribes. Washington City Paper’s Alex Koma, who was at the Wilson Building for the hearing, joins to tell us what went down.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 17th episode:Paulson & NaceJones Dairy FarmCall2RecycleBlack CatInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are more than a billion dollars in unpaid tickets owed to the DC government — and a lot of those cars are still driving around. But, there’s a new law that’s trying to hit the scofflaws where it hurts. The Washington Post’s Rachel Weiner is here to explain. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 16th episode:Paulson & NaceJones Dairy FarmCall2RecycleBlack CatInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking about what a Trump return-to-work order might mean for local DC, a novel type of apartment about to make its local debut — and some reactions to our annual end-of-year awards: The City Cast 6, presented by Christopher Nace and the trial lawyers at Paulson & Nace.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 13th episode:Paulson & NaceJones Dairy FarmDistrict BridgesInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s cold! And wet! But we’ve got you covered, figuratively and kind of literally, too: The City Cast team put together a collection of cozy winter spots where you can drink, eat, and hang out until the weather turns. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 12th episode:Paulson & NaceJones Dairy FarmDistrict BridgesInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Southeast DC is home to some of the city’s most interesting spots to check out. LaVondra Shinholster, a DC influencer who you might know as @typicalblaqueen, is from the area. We sat down to discuss her favorite Southeast gems and why the quadrant reflects the tensions of the city itself. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 11th episode:District BridgesPaulson & NaceJones Dairy FarmInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A crazy high school football scandal has been roiling the Northern Virginia suburbs all year. It’s like a movie plot: The new coach at Hayfield High School is accused of having recruited a team of ringers to romp to the championship by beating other teams by 75 points. But the whole scam fell apart thanks in part to the work of a small local newspaper. Dave McKenna from The Defector has been covering it and is here to lay out the whole gory saga.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 10th episode:District BridgesPaulson & NaceJones Dairy FarmInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the City Cast 6 – our end of year awards for DC’s most influential people. Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler, Axios’ Anna Spiegel, and Greater Greater Washington’s Dan Reed join the team to decide who influenced DC in 2024, for better or worse.The City Cast 6 is presented by Christopher Nace and the trial lawyers at Paulson & Nace.It’s our year-end membership campaign! Member support is critical for helping us tell the stories that connect you to this city we all love. Become a member today, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month.Learn more about the sponsors of this December 9th episode:District BridgesPaulson & NaceJones Dairy FarmInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking about DC’s Amazon Prime deserts, some crime stories the region ought to be talking about, and a big change at Dulles.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 6th episode:District BridgesPaulson & NaceBetterHelp - get 10% off at betterhelp.com/CITYCASTInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices