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Who Makes DC’s Best Pupusa? Jul 17, 2024

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D.C. is a city known for its pupusas. So from El Tamarindo to La Casita, who’s got the best one? The City Cast DC team taste-tested them all (for science!) to get to the bottom of this important question.

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Ex-DCist Reporters Launch Worker-Led News Outlet Jul 16, 2024

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A few months ago, when the news site DCist abruptly shut down, it was a shock. So we were intrigued by the rumors that a bunch of former DCist employees were starting up their own, homegrown thing. Natalie Delgadillo and Abby Higgins are two of the founders, and they’re sitting down to give us the exclusive details on what their new organization is, how they’re going to survive when DCist couldn’t, and when you can start following their work.

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Trump's Radical Plan to 'Takeover' DC Jul 15, 2024

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It doesn’t get a lot of attention compared to other stuff going on in the presidential election, but Donald Trump has made a number of radical proposals for what he’d do to D.C. if elected. Cuneyt Dil from Axios is here to tell us how it could affect you.

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Severed Thumb Murder, National Mall Expansion, and A Summer Peak Bloom Jul 12, 2024

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We’re talking about the future of the Mall, a spate of weird crime stories, and why you need to go to the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens right now.

Come hang out with us at metrobar tomorrow! RSVP here.

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What Happened to the DMV's ‘Black Promised Land’? Jul 11, 2024

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For decades, Prince George’s County has been a top draw for Black professionals looking for a suburban life. But lately its demographics have been changing in interesting ways. Greater Greater Washington’s Olubusayo Shabi is here to tell us more.

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How DC’s Moped Boom Affects You Jul 10, 2024

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Police are clamping down amid a massive boom in moped riders. But it turns out it’s not just a new way of commuting — mopeds are at the core of a trend in food-delivery where the riders are some of the most vulnerable people in the industry. Axios’ Anna Spiegel is here to explain.

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If you enjoyed today's interview with PaintCare’s Vice President of Communications, Brett Rodgers, learn more here.

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Your DC Summer Essentials Jul 09, 2024

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School’s out, the first big holiday of the summer is past us, and it feels like endless days of humidity lie ahead. So we sat down with food and travel writer Tim Ebner to lay out your perfect summer bucket list for 2024, from one-off events like pig racing (yes you read that right) to the quintessential D.C. summer activities we often take for granted.

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Where’s the Best Coffee In DC? Jul 08, 2024

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There are so many places to get coffee in DC, it’s a real cafe hot spot. And digital creator Domonique Panton of As Told By Dom is making it her mission to visit every single one in D.C.

Here’s her guide to the best underrated cafes in the District.

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Here's What the Entire Country Is Talking About Jul 05, 2024

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City Cast CEO David Plotz sits down with hosts from all 13 City Cast daily local podcast hubs to talk about what stories they’re watching in their hometowns that are likely to impact yours too. Listen in for how Bridget Todd's story stacks up against the rest.

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DC’s Secret Oasis Jul 03, 2024

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Crispus Attucks Park in Northeast D.C. is a great place to spend your 4th of July holiday, so we’re revisiting our episode with Tyrone Goodwyn, who helped transform the space from asphalt into a hidden gem.

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