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Dulles Airport used to be in the middle of nowhere. But 21st century suburban sprawl caught up to the Space Age airport — and as of this month, so has Metro. Will people use it? We’re talking to Washington Post transportation reporter Lori Aratani about the airport’s future — and her secret tips on how to navigate the place. To find out how to reuse and recycle some of your second-hand household goods, check out the District’s new website.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter.We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc.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 2026422654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine delivered yet another blow to Dan and Tanya Snyder as they apparently prepare to sell the Washington Commanders. Sports journalist Kevin Blackistone and Greater Greater Washington’s Dan Reed join us to talk about how the latest investigation details could affect the Commanders’ sale. We’re also talking election results in Maryland and Virginia, and about a wonky D.C. policy about sidewalks.As always, our Friday roundup is powered by great local journalism:  Commanders called out for statement criticizing AG Karl Racine (WashPo Local) Election results and analysis for DC, Maryland, and Virginia (WashPo Local) Vendors unite to decriminalize unlicensed street vending in DC (WTOP) Sign up to testify at the DC Council public hearing on sidewalk vending before 5 p.m. on Monday.There’s the news, but for more D.C. events and community, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter and follow us on Twitter at @citycast_dc.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 2026422654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While federal Washington was paying attention to the midterms, hometown D.C. had its own consequential election on Tuesday. What happened? Washington Post city hall reporter Michael Brice-Saddler is here to break it down for us.And check out these juicy updates on how restaurants are planning to deal with the new normal, now that I-82 has passed, courtesy of our friend Jessica Sidman from Washingtonian.Our morning newsletter Hey DC has been killing it this week with election coverage. If you’re not subscribed, you’ve been missing out! Get on that. We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

First up, we've got election results for you. And then for something completely different — Is D.C. a good place to hike? What about rock climbing and kayaking? Calleva Founder and outdoorsy expert Nick Markoff joins us to talk about the incredible outdoor sports available in the D.C. area for the adventurous among us.Plus, we're here to answer any lingering election questions you've got, in an episode coming out Thursday. Leave us a voicemail with your questions by calling 2026422654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s been a one-man crusade against D.C. Home Rule in the House of Representatives. But if Republicans turn the House, could it mean Home Rule is actually in danger? Cuneyt Dil from Axios D.C. explains how this year's national elections could mean for Washingtonians. If you need to find your voting site, click here.Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter.We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc.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 2026422654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got one more election prep episode for you before voting ends tomorrow. There’s a ballot initiative on scrapping the tipped minimum wage, and a lot of people are confused. How is this different from the 2018 vote? Would it affect restaurant menu prices? Michael Brice-Saddler from the Washington Post is here to explain.And we’ve also got a bunch of other election guides for ya: Matt Frumin’s Vision for Ward 3What David Krucoff Wants for Ward 3What Maryland Voters Need To KnowWhat’s At Stake In The Virginia ElectionD.C.’s Unusually Spicy General ElectionSign up for our morning newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest election updates, and follow us at @citycast_dc on Twitter as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and Tanya Snyder are officially considering selling the Washington Commanders football team. Twitter is buzzing, of course, as are we. The City Cast DC team chats about that, MPD dropping a bunch of gun and drug charges over an internal investigation, and Taylor Swift snubbing the DMV in a big way.As always, our Friday roundup is powered by local journalism:  Axios DC breaks down the Snyder news WashPo Local covers the dropped charges and the controversy that got us here And we’ve got to tip our hats to Martin Austermuhle’s Twitter thread full of TSwift puns Want some more DC news? You gotta sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. And our newsletter writer Kaela also runs our Twitter account, so you know it’s hilarious. Follow us at @citycast_dc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our final installment of our election coverage, we’ve got D.C. proper covered. What’s the deal with the At-Large Council Race and why is it so competitive? Alex Koma from Washington City Paper breaks it all down for us.Check out Alex Koma’s coverage on the at-large candidates and State Board of Education race.From the news section: Margaret Barthel’s threads on the 14-hour-long Prince William County: part 1 and part 2And we’ve also got a bunch of other election guides for ya: An explainer on I-82, the “tipped minimum wage” question on the D.C. ballotMatt Frumin’s Vision for Ward 3What David Krucoff Wants for Ward 3What Maryland Voters Need To KnowWhat Virginia Voters Need To KnowFor more D.C. election news, sign up for our morning newsletter. And we’ll be releasing updates on Twitter on election night. Follow us at @citycast_dc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should marijuana be legal in Maryland? And what does this year’s Governor race say about politics in the state more generally? Hannah Gaskill from the Baltimore Sun tells us everything else you need to know ahead of the Maryland elections next week.Read up more ahead of the election here: https://www.baltimoresun.com/hannah-gaskill-staff.htmlhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/10/26/editorial-board-endorsements-dc-maryland-virginia-2022/https://wtop.com/maryland/2022/10/question-4-maryland-voters-asked-to-weigh-in-on-marijuana-legalization/Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter.We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc.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 2026422654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re a week out from the election and here at City Cast, we’re keeping everyone informed about the various races. Today is our first election guide, and it’s for Virginia voters. Public radio reporter Micheal Pope fills us in on the local races to watch, including Abigail Spanberger v. Yesli Vega and why “missing middle housing” could determine Arlington’s County Board.Check out these articles for more election information: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/09/22/virginia-general-election-ballot-faq/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/10/24/loudoun-school-board-election/https://www.washingtonblade.com/2022/10/25/transgender-rights-attacked-during-yesli-vega-rally/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=transgender-rights-attacked-during-yesli-vega-rallyAnd sign up for our morning newsletter for daily news and culture tidbits. You can follow us on Twitter at @citycast_dc, and send us a voicemail with your thoughts on our election coverage by calling 2026422654. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices