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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.

Katie Wells, author of Disrupting D.C., joins the team to talk about litigation against a local ride-share company, the end of the Charles Allen recall, and some news out of the Eden Center.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 16th episode:Paulson & NaceMetropolitan Washington Restaurant Week: (8/12 - 8/18)Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

The United States Congress might be the highest-profile employer in D.C. According to Rutgers Professor James Jones, who spent years working on the Hill, racism still persists in its halls. He’s here to talk about his book, The Last Plantation, and why, no matter who gets elected, diversity on the Hill really matters. 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 15th episode:Paulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Streateries were a feature of the pandemic. Four years on, they’re still with us — and not everyone is happy. There’s an ongoing quarrel over the outdoor dining installations in Georgetown, where a lot of locals would prefer to get some scarce parking back. Last year, we talked to Joe Sternlieb and Faith Broderick from Georgetown’s Business Improvement District about their thinking on making streateries permanent. Take a listen.Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC for more local news. We also send out an exclusive, members-only curated events email every Monday, so members can plan out their weeks. To get that perk, become a member today.Learn more about the sponsors of this August 14th episode:Paulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

D.C. has a whole host of rules that are the kind of thing where if you know, you know. So ClockoutDC’s Jade Womack and Greater Greater Washington’s Dan Reed joined to take us to school on the essential rules to life in the District. If you like culture hot takes like this, sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for just $8 a month.Learn more about the sponsors of this August 13th episode:Paulson & NaceMetropolitan Washington Restaurant Week: (8/12 - 8/18)Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Most people are not fans of brutalism, the 20th century architectural style known for strewing blocky concrete buildings around D.C. So we talked with the curators of Capital Brutalism, a new exhibit at the Building Museum, about how D.C. became a showcase of brutalism — and why the buildings have a future 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 August 12th episode:Paulson & NaceInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The Washington Post’s Jenny Gathright joins the team to break down another D.C. 911 problem, a wild lawsuit over a mural, and the DMV’s Olympic romp.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 9th episode:Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week: (8/12 - 8/18)Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Remember that District-wide boil water advisory on July 3? Turns out it was caused by a massive algae bloom in our local waters, and because of climate change, issues like this could become more common. Last week, Inside Climate News reporter Aman Azhar broke the story on what caused the problem, and he tells us what it means for water safety in D.C. going forward.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 8th episode:Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week: (8/12 - 8/18)Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

D.C., with its notoriously small apartments, isn’t always the easiest place to be a pet parent. City Cast senior producer Julia Karron, who just adopted a dog, shares everything you need to know before bringing home a furry friend of your own in the District.Check out Paws in the DMV's dog-friendly map 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 August 7th episode:Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week: (8/12 - 8/18)Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

The DC Board of Elections announced Friday that Initiative 83 has enough signatures to be on the ballot this November. That means ranked choice voting and open primaries could be on the horizon for D.C., and they’d seriously shake up D..C politics. City Paper’s Alex Koma is here to explain what the future of our elections could look like.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 6th episode: Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week: (8/12 - 8/18)Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.