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We’re talking about the future of abortion rights in D.C., the election chaos in Ward 8 since DC Councilmember Trayon White was indicted, and just what viral TikToker Keith Lee said about our city’s food scene.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 August 30th episode:Mosaic Theater CompanyMaryland Renaissance FestivalPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

The Commanders just renamed their stadium in Landover. You might remember it as FedEx Field, well now it’s Northwest Field, after Northwest Federal Credit Union. But really, most D.C. eyes are instead on RFK Stadium over in Northeast D.C., and whether or not the Commanders are coming back there. The Washington Business Journal’s Ben Peters has been reporting on the next step the D.C. Government took toward that reality. 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 August 29th episode:Maryland Renaissance FestivalPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

When you think of a museum day in the district, chances are you might be thinking exclusively of the Mall. We sat down with local journalist Madeline Weinfield to talk about which underrated museums you should be exploring too. 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 August 28th episode:Maryland Renaissance FestivalPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

We’re trying something new – a roundup of all the big stories you missed this August, everything from a bizarre heist in Adams Morgan to a new supermarket policy that might complicate your family’s weekday dinner. 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 August 27th episode:Maryland Renaissance FestivalPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

This month DC Public Library won the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. It’s fitting since the district is a city full of bookworms -- and book clubs! Last fall, we spoke with book club connoisseur Serena Zets about finding the perfect book club. 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 August 26th episode:Maryland Renaissance FestivalPaulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

We have more updates about the arrest of a DC councilmember, more trouble with the 911 system, and why the city government is buying a prominent downtown theater. 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 August 23rd episode:Maryland Renaissance FestivalAlliance FrancaiseInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Where’s the coolest place to stand in the Metro? We put the question to Adam Bressler from Greater Greater Washington, who has written an epic explainer about the unusual system that Metro uses to keep stations from becoming D.C. summer sweatboxes. 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 August 22nd episode:Maryland Renaissance FestivalAlliance FrancaiseLibrary of Congress Film Costume BallInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HEREAnd we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.

We recently talked about the ins and outs of bringing an animal like a dog or a cat into your home. BUT what if it’s something a little more out there, like a pig? Meet Lucy, the insta-famous mini potbelly pig living her best little piggy life as a service animal in Navy Yard. Last summer, we spoke to Lucy’s human Lindsay Bartell about being a pig in the city. 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 August 21st episode:Maryland Renaissance FestivalAlliance FrancaiseLibrary of Congress Film Costume BallInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

In a court appearance yesterday, federal prosecutors accused Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White of accepting $156,000 in bribes related to the D.C. Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, which he oversees. White has had other run-ins with financial law enforcement this summer, and he’s up for reelection this November. The Washington Post’s Emily Davies lays out what we know about the charges and evidence so far.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 August 20th episode:Maryland Renaissance FestivalAlliance FrancaiseLibrary of Congress Film Costume BallInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The Democratic National Convention kicks off today, and it’s got us reflecting on what a Harris administration would mean for D.C. Kamala Harris has had a connection with the District since the 1980s, long before she started her political career. Axios DC’s Mimi Montgomery has the story on Kamala Harris’ relationship with DC, her favorite spots, and how her presidency would affect the city.We’ve also reported on how Donald Trump has promised — and threatened — to change D.C. if he’s back in the White House. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 19th episode:Maryland Renaissance FestivalAlliance FrancaiseLibrary of Congress Film Costume BallOur morning newsletter Hey DC frequently covers drink specials and news related to the 2024 election. Sign up here. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening and an exclusive members-only events email every week, for as little as $8 a month.Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.