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September was chock full of news — so much so that we’ve set up this rapid-fire episode to squeeze all of the stories in. Today we’ve got 10 stories in 20 minutes, from D.C.’s newest dating app which matches you based on news articles, to the viral TikTok that got an AdMo cafe kicked off of Uber Eats.Our next live taping is Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Black Cat. Come join us to learn about the juiciest election stories of the year, from the fierce clash over ranked choice voting to an indicted councilmember's scandalous reelection bid with zero competition. RSVP here.P.S. A quick correction: The InPress dating app is free for users. The $19.99 fee we mentioned unlocks Premium features.P.P.S. Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC for more local news and events. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month.Learn more about the sponsors of this September 24th episode:National Museum of Women in the Arts PaintCareThe Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1991, protests erupted in D.C.’s Mount Pleasant neighborhood after police shot Daniel Gomez, an El Salvadoran immigrant. Ellie Walton and Quique Aviles, creators of the documentary ‘La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered', are here to explain what happened and why it was a turning point for D.C.’s Central American communities. Please be advised that this episode contains some graphic descriptions.‘La Manplesa: An Uprising Remembered’ will be broadcast nationally this Thursday September 26th at 8 p.m. EST on American Reframed on the WORLD Channel and will be available to stream for one month on the PBS passport app.Our next live taping is Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Black Cat. Come join us to learn about the juiciest election stories of the year, from the fierce clash over ranked choice voting to an indicted councilmember's scandalous reelection bid with zero competition. RSVP here.Learn more about the sponsors of this September 23rd episode:National Museum of Women in the Arts PaintCareThe Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityWant 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.Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re talking about whether D.C. needs more police thanks to a new audit report, a car crash involving someone who had $19,000 in unpaid tickets — but was still on the road, and the big recent change in political merch.Our next live taping is Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Black Cat. Come join us to learn about the juiciest election stories of the year, from the fierce clash over ranked choice voting to an indicted councilmember's scandalous reelection bid with zero competition. RSVP here.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 September 20th episode:Paulson & NaceHSEMAInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congress Heights is the home of the Washington Mystics and the entertainment and sports arena, but that’s a pretty limited view of one of the most eclectic neighborhoods in the District. So local artist and business owner Keyonna Jones and City Cast DC contributor Austin Graff stopped by to break down why Congress Heights is a neighborhood you should know.Our next live taping is Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Black Cat. Come join us to learn about the juiciest election stories of the year, from the fierce clash over ranked choice voting to an indicted councilmember's scandalous reelection bid with zero competition. RSVP here.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.If you enjoyed today's interview with Alliance Francaise Executive Director, Sarah Diligenti, learn more here.Learn more about the sponsors of this September 19th episode:Paulson & NaceHSEMARoda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% offInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, D.C.'s police union called for the city’s violence intervention programs to be shut down after Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White was charged with bribery related to a violence interruption program. We talked to Dr. Joseph Richardson, a UMD professor and co-chair of D.C.’s Homicide Review, about what exactly D.C.’s violence interrupters do for the city. Our next live taping is Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Black Cat. Come join us to learn about the juiciest election stories of the year, from the fierce clash over ranked choice voting to an indicted councilmember's scandalous reelection bid with zero competition. RSVP here.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 September 18th episode:Paulson & NaceHSEMARoda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% offInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D.C. Health and the Humane Rescue Alliance, which handles animal services, just announced they’re ending their 44-year-old partnership. HRA leaders say they were initially caught off guard by the split. The Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler explains what this could mean for pets and pet owners in D.C. Our next live taping is Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Black Cat. Come join us to learn about the juiciest election stories of the year, from the fierce clash over ranked choice voting to an indicted councilmember's scandalous reelection bid with zero competition. RSVP here.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 September 17th episode:Paulson & NaceHSEMARoda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% offGala TheatreInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Councilmember Brooke Pinto has put forward a new bill to finally fix DC’s beleaguered emergency response system. Bona fide 911 call center expert Dave Statter joins us to share his thoughts. Our next live taping is Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Black Cat. Come join us to learn about the juiciest election stories of the year, from the fierce clash over ranked choice voting to an indicted councilmember's scandalous reelection bid with zero competition. RSVP here.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 September 16th episode:Paulson & NaceHSEMAThe Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityRoda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% offInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re joined by Washington City Paper’s Mitch Ryals to talk about the fallout from a police shooting, a battle between a club and an investment bank, and the opening of a controversial memorial in the heart of downtown. Check out our episode on the future of the National Mall here.It’s National Preparedness Month, so every Friday, we’re sharing a tip from our sponsor, DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency. Today’s tip is “Prepare with your needs in mind. Your emergency kit may look different than a neighbor’s. Download a checklist at ready.dc.gov/NPM2024.” 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 September 13th episode:PaintCareHSEMAGala TheatreThe Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lateshia Beachum covers Prince George’s County for the Washington Post, which means she covers the home turf of both candidates in this year’s Maryland Senate race — the rare case of a DMV election that could actually determine the fate of Congress. She’s here to walk us through the competitors and the stakes. Our next live taping is Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Black Cat. Come join us to learn about the juiciest election stories of the year, from the fierce clash over ranked choice voting to an indicted councilmember's scandalous reelection bid with zero competition. RSVP here.If you enjoyed today's interview with PaintCare’s Vice President of Communications, Brett Rodgers, learn more here.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 September 12th episode:PaintCareHSEMAGala TheatreThe Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City Cast DC contributor Tim Ebner joins host Bridget Todd to reminisce and reflect on 10 culinary moments that have defined the city's food scene today and will continue to shape where the food scene is headed.Our next live taping is Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Black Cat. Come join us to learn about the juiciest election stories of the year, from the fierce clash over ranked choice voting to an indicted council member's scandalous reelection bid with zero competition. RSVP here.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 September 11th episode:PaintCareHSEMAGala TheatreThe Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins UniversityInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices