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D.C. is suing a bunch of landlords over a program that may be costing you money. Plus, remember when we talked about the FBI moving to Maryland? Well, things have taken a turn for the more complicated. And why are climate protesters targeting the National Gallery of Art? City Cast’s Priyanka Tilve and the Washington Post’s Justin William Moyer are here to wrap up the week.Our roundups wouldn’t be possible without all the local reporting that happens across the city: Check out Justin’s work regarding the landlord lawsuit and all the climate protests going down. Politico explains why the FBI is miffed about Maryland getting picked as the new headquarters location. Check out our episode on protests in the area.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.

Metro is considering building out a Blue Line Loop (the Bloop), and a lot of us are excited about it! But one GGWash contributor thinks the plan is seriously flawed. He lays out his concerns and suggestions for a better path forward.And at the end of the episode, stay tuned for a quick and fascinating interview about the new Pasha Homes development on Kennedy Street NW. Learn more 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.

Pickleball is taking over the nation. But not everyone is so happy to see the sport take off - it’s causing disputes between players and homeowners. WAMU’s Matt Blitz joins us to explain what’s going down.Also! We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recognize six individuals transforming D.C. in various categories (like food, business, music, etc.), and we want your input! Vote here before Nov. 17.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 HERE.And 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.

Who’s that behind you? Are you being followed? It’s not paranoia because if you’re in D.C., there’s a non-zero chance that you’re being tailed. Former CIA agent Lindsay Moran tells us how to spot a spy in D.C., whether it’s your neighbor, best friend, or that guy hitting on you at the bar. Also! We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recognize six individuals transforming D.C. in various categories (like food, business, music, etc.), and we want your input! Vote here before Nov. 17.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.

Also! We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recognize six individuals transforming D.C. in various categories (like food, business, music, etc.), and we want your input! Vote here before Nov. 17.Recycling in D.C. is confusing. Just last week the District launched a first of its kind drop off program to recycle batteries. But does sorting and cleaning your recyclables actually make a difference? Charlotte Dreizen says yes! Recycling is worth it and explains the ins and outs of recycling in D.C.Afterwards, maybe grab a baked good for an interview sponsored by Food & Friends. Lead Producer Priyanka Tilve is chatting with the people behind Slice of Life, an annual pie sale where the proceeds help feed local families. We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recognize six individuals transforming D.C. in various categories (like food, business, music, etc.), and we want your input! Vote here before Nov. 17.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.

The FBI has finally said where it’s moving — a decision that could have a big impact on the shape of the D.C. area. The Wizards and Capitals are asking for a ton of city money to spiff up their stadium. Plus the team discusses what’s up with restaurants charging credit card fees. City Cast DC Producer Julia Karron and City Cast Contributor Dan Reed join us to give us the rundown.Check out another episode we did on the infamous FBI headquartersAnd be sure to check out the amazing local reporting that fueled this episode:  Check out the Washington Post’s Breakdown of the FBI’s HQ. Read up on the $600M Monumental is asking for the Stadium, from this Washington post report, and the opinion piece criticism to that ask. The Washingtonian covered the new credit card fees making eating out more costly. We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recognize six individuals transforming D.C. in various categories (like food, business, music, etc.), and we want your input! Vote here before Nov. 17.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.

In 1906, a group of entrepreneurs set out to create an upscale Black suburban community in what is now Chevy Chase. It never happened — and, eventually, even the outrageous tale of how powerful locals subverted the plans was lost to the ages. Historians Neil Flanagan and Kimberly Bender have reconstructed the history, and they're here to tell us how a century-old injustice still shapes who lives where in Washington’s suburbs.We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recognize six individuals transforming D.C. in various categories (like food, business, music, etc.), and we want your input! Vote here before Nov. 17.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. (TRY TO CHANGE IT UP EVERY TIME)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.

It’s Eastern Market’s 150th anniversary this weekend, and we're here to talk history, favorites, and what’s on tap for the celebration.We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recognize six individuals transforming D.C. in various categories (like food, business, music, etc.), and we want your input! Vote here before Nov. 17. 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 HEREAlso! We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recognize six individuals transforming D.C. in various categories (like food, business, music, etc.), and we want your input! Vote here before Nov. 17.And 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.

It’s Election Day! But in the District this year that’s pretty boring. So we’re looking ahead to a 2024 race that is already getting pretty heated: for the shadow senator role. What is a shadow senator and why should we care? City Paper’s Alex Koma explains what the job is, why Senator Michael D. Brown is in the hot seat, and who is gearing up to challenge him next year.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.

Would you let a 16-year-old vote? Rockville is considering it, and it’s actually on the ballot tomorrow. Becca Fulton is one of the teenagers behind the movement, and she explains why she thinks students deserve the right to vote.Also! We’re kicking off our FIRST-EVER City Cast 6 Awards, where we recognize six individuals transforming D.C. in various categories (like food, business, music, etc.), and we want your input! Vote here before Nov. 17.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.