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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Halloween is here! Which means it’s time to tell scary stories. And rather than make brand-new ones, we asked Washingtonian senior editor Andrew Beaujon to come in and talk to us about the best spooky D.C. urban legends.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.

We’re going a bit transportation heavy in today’s episode. Dan Reed of Greater Greater Washington and Martin Austermuhle from WAMU are here to chat about what is going on with those 7000-series trains and how parking in the district may be changing dramatically.Let your voice be heard on residential parking permits! The DC Council public hearing about it is TODAY at noon. Follow this link to keep up.We've got more D.C. news for you on our morning newsletter. It'll be especially useful to you in the lead-up to the Nov. 8 election.Be sure to also follow us on Twitter at @citycast_dc. And share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654.

With the Marine Corps Marathon this weekend, we got to thinking: What makes D.C. different from all other cities when it comes to running? Washington Post wellness reporter Kelyn Soong is here to tell us why, as well as some of his tips and tricks to get out there and start pounding the pavement.Also, new neighborhood library hours are: Monday - Wednesday: 10 a.m. — 9 p.m.Thursday: 1 p.m. — 9 p.m.Friday - Saturday: 10 a.m. — 6 p.m.Sunday: 1 p.m. — 5 p.m.Check out our morning newsletter for more news and events, and follow us on Twitter too. We're at @citycast_dc.And we're working out our election coverage for next week. Send us your questions in a voicemail by calling 2026422654.

DC Council is about to rewrite the city’s ancient criminal code. And that’s just one of the many big projects they’re working on right now. To help us get the lay of the land, Ward 6 Councilmember and head of the judiciary committee Charles Allen joins the show. 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 D.C.-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 2026422654.

We’re putting a microscope on the Ward 3 council member race. After nabbing an endorsement from the Washington Post, David Krucoff, the Republican candidate for Ward 3, joins us and tells what he would bring to the D.C. Council. For more information, you can check out his website here. You can hear what his opponent, Matt Frumin, has to say on his episode with us.Need to check your voter status too? For D.C. residents, head to this site to see if you’re good to go. Arlington business owners, here are more details on the tax changes for next year.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.