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Could a street musician have driven D.C.’s hockey and basketball teams out of town? That’s the takeaway from a wild Washington Post piece by Erik Wemple. Erik is here to tell us all about the feud.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.Interested 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a recall campaign gets going against a top police reformer, the D.C. Council is on its way to passing a tough crime bill. Plus, the mayor really wants a football stadium, and we’ve got a bunch of Black History Month recommendations.Check out our previous episodes on D.C.’s carjacking spree and drug-free zones.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HEREWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dcAnd 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bunch of new environmental proposals in DC could change the way you drive, bike, and even cook. Jacob Fenston from WAMU is here to give us the lay of the land. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.Interested 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D.C. has the fourth highest fetal mortality rate in the US. And while it’s mostly Black babies who are dying in the District, it’s an issue that says a lot about how resources and care are allotted in the city. Journalist Candace Montague has been talking to parents who lost children about their experiences and what can be done. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re LIVE at The Square Food Hall to bring you our guide to February in DC. Jade Womack of the Clockout DC instagram account talks us through which activities are worth braving the cold for this month.Become a member of City Cast DC to get bonus content (like from our live taping!) and first dibs on live events. Sign up here for just $8/month.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.Interested 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D.C. is on the verge of passing a new traffic law that's supposed to actually stop people from speeding in the city. It means your car could be booted even if your tickets are all paid, but proponents say that’s a necessary price to pay after a year with 52 traffic fatalities. Axios’ Cuneyt Dil explains whether this will actually make D.C.'s streets any safer. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.Interested 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Washington Post’s Emily Davies and City Cast contributor Dan Reed join us to talk about carjackings, whether D.C. should tear down Capital One Arena, and — even though it’s cold outside — the newest calendar of outdoor concerts once it warms up.And big news! We're hosting our first live event of 2024! It’s on Saturday, Feb. 3 at The Square Food Hall. Come meet the team and enjoy free hot chocolate and churros at noon and the taping, featuring Jade Womack of Clockout DC, begins at 1 pm. RSVP here.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HEREWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dcAnd 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February is here, and heart-shaped decor is everywhere. We wanted to have a whole episode dedicated to Valentine’s Day planning! Cornelia Poku is here with some suggestions for people who love Valentine’s Day, hate Valentine’s Day, and everyone in between. Follow Cornelia Poku (@blackgirlsexploredc) on Twitter for more amazing DC recs. And big news! We're hosting our first live event of 2024! It’s on Saturday, Feb. 3 at The Square Food Hall. Come meet the team and enjoy free hot chocolate and churros at noon and the taping, featuring Jade Womack of Clockout DC, begins at 1 pm. RSVP here.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.Interested 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in D.C. aren't shy about talking about how much they make. And D.C. recently passed a law requiring employers to post salary ranges, which will go into effect this June. Last March, we chatted with Hannah Williams, the woman behind the Salary Transparency TikTok account, about why she covers salary transparency, why it’s important and what she wants to see in these kinds of salary transparency laws.And big news! We're hosting our first live event of 2024! It’s on Saturday, Feb. 3 at The Square Food Hall. Come meet the team and enjoy free hot chocolate and churros at noon and the taping, featuring Jade Womack of Clockout DC, begins at 1 pm. RSVP here.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.Interested 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crime is on everyone’s mind, a bunch of CVS’ are closing in DC, and the owner of the Washington Wizards and Caps is defending his decision to move the teams out of D.C. The City Cast DC team is here to break down a crazy week in news.Check out our previous episode about DC’s massive new crime bill. It goes to a vote on Feb. 6.And big news! We're hosting our first live event of 2024! It’s on Saturday, Feb. 3 at The Square Food Hall. Come meet the team and enjoy free hot chocolate and churros at noon and the taping, featuring Jade Womack of Clockout DC, begins at 1 pm. RSVP here.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC.Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HEREWe’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dcAnd 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices