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So the Election Is Over. What Now? Nov 10, 2022

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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.

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Election Results and an Outdoorsy Distraction Nov 09, 2022

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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.

What This Election Could Mean For Home Rule Nov 08, 2022

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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.

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Should D.C. Scrap The Tipped Minimum Wage? Nov 07, 2022

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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 3

What David Krucoff Wants for Ward 3

What Maryland Voters Need To Know

What’s At Stake In The Virginia Election

D.C.’s Unusually Spicy General Election

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Snyder Explores Selling, Bad PR For MPD, and Taylor Swift‘s Snub Nov 04, 2022

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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.

This D.C. Election is ... Spicy? Nov 03, 2022

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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 2

And 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. ballot

Matt Frumin’s Vision for Ward 3

What David Krucoff Wants for Ward 3

What Maryland Voters Need To Know

What Virginia Voters Need To Know

For 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.

A Guide For Maryland Voters Nov 02, 2022

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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.html

https://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/

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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.

What’s At Stake In Virginia’s Election Nov 01, 2022

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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-rally

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D.C.’s Creepiest Ghost Stories Oct 31, 2022

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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.

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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.

Metro Updates, A Parking Controversy, And Local Halloween Costumes Oct 28, 2022

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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.

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