City Cast DC

The city is trying to buy up vacant lots to repurpose them, but have they made a mistake somewhere along the way? Plus, would you, yes YOU, run to represent your neighborhood without pay, and what are the best breakfast sandwiches around? The CCDC team is here to break it all 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 July 30th episode:PaintCareDistrict BridgesPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Willliams became D.C. mayor at a time of crisis in 1998 and was credited with turning around the city government during his eight years in office. Well, now we’re at another moment of anxiety about Washington’s future, and we figured we’d check in with him about just how screwed we are — and what he thinks we oughta do next.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 July 29th episode:PaintCareDistrict BridgesPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s roundup, we’re talking about how the Nethanyahu visit disrupted local D.C., a catfight over a Georgetown mansion, and what you need to know about the 2024 DMV Made Festival.If you want to hear more about the Old Georgetown Board’s outsized influence, check out our episode about how this group got its power, and how it uses it.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 July 26th episode:Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan.Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s more conflict over DC’s weird sports-betting system — and it’s worth paying attention to even if you never gamble, because it says a lot about how the city government is doing its job. The Washington Business Journal’s Alan Kline is here to explain what’s up.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 July 25th episode:Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan.Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Axios reporter Mimi Montgomery discusses the surge in dognappings in DC, targeting French Bulldogs. The emotional toll on owners, advice for pet safety, and precautions against purchasing stolen dogs are highlighted in the podcast.

DC held its annual restaurant awards, the RAMMYs, on Sunday, and the City Cast team is here to debrief the wins and losses. Plus, DCA is getting five new flights, and UMD released an earth-shattering new report about escalator etiquette. 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 July 23rd episode:Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan.Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The building that houses Hana Market at U Street NW and 17th Street NW is up for sale, and it got us thinking about how vulnerable corner markets are to real estate whims. In Capitol Hill, a group of neighbors bought the century-old Mott's Market to protect their beloved community space. We interviewed one of the new owners about how they did it and how it could be a model for others.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 July 22nd episode:Incogni - Use code CityCast for 55% off the annual plan.Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCASTInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The gang is here to talk about the hot hot heat and the not-so-hot future of Silver Spring. And the Olympics are about to start! We’ve got a list of who you should be cheering extra hard for.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 July 19th episode:Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% offPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D.C. is in the process of rethinking a part of town called North Capitol Crossroads. And for those of you who think urban planning is a case of big-shot planners coming in and dictating what your neighborhood is going to look like, think again. City Cast’s Bridget Todd worked with the Office of Planning on a podcast about the area and its residents. At our latest live taping, we sat down with Ebony Dumas and Anita Cozart from the office to talk about what they’re 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 July 18th episode:Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% offPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D.C. is a city known for its pupusas. So from El Tamarindo to La Casita, who’s got the best one? The City Cast DC team taste-tested them all (for science!) to get to the bottom of this important question.And go 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 July 17th episode:Roda - use promo code CITYCAST20 for 20% offPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices