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What DCist's Closure Means for Local News Feb 26, 2024

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On Friday, public radio station WAMU announced that it was killing its local news site DCist. Fifteen journalists lost their jobs, adding even more casualties to a job market that has seen steep cuts over the past year. Reporter Martin Austermuhle, who spent more than a decade with WAMU and DCist, is here to tell us what happened, and what it means for the city.

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Nadeau Recall, Retail Security Upgrades, and Chesapeake Oyster Boom Feb 23, 2024

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There’s another recall campaign, this time against Ward 1 councilmember Brianne Nadeau. NBC4’s Mark Segraves is here to tell us about it. We’re also talking about the wild new security measures going up in local stores to try to curb theft. Plus: Oysters! City Cast’s Ashe Durban explains last year’s record catch in the Chesapeake.

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Behind Closed Doors: How D.C. Lost The Caps and Wizards Feb 22, 2024

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The plan to move D.C.’s hockey and basketball teams to Virginia is one of the biggest stories of the year — one that’s potentially devastating to downtown D.C., and one that has led to all kinds of recriminations in local politics. The Washington Post has published a big, behind-the-scenes look at how the decision went down. Reporter Sam Fortier is here to tell us about it.

Plus, after the interview, City Cast CEO David Plotz joins us for a conversation sponsored by Urban Pace, the mid-Atlantic leader in development real estate services, about the new Ebenezer Row homes in Capitol Hill. Click through to learn more about how the development is building upon the neighborhood’s rich history.

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Why D.C. is So Lonely Feb 21, 2024

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It's still that time of year when the weather is gloomy and nights are long, and it can be hard to seek out social activity and fulfillment. City Cast newsletter editor Natalia Aldana is here with Shannon Vyvijal of the Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness for an important conversation about the prevalence of loneliness in D.C. and how to fight it off.

Here's where you can find the Coalition to End Social Isolation and Loneliness's work, follow them @endsocisolation on X, or visit their website endsocialisolation.org

Check out their Action Guide for Building Socially Connected Communities and their policy priorities for 2024.

For further reading, check out the NYT 2023 article, Surgeon General: We Have Become a Lonely Nation. It’s Time to Fix That.

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Were the Robberies at the Chinatown Walgreens an Inside Job? Feb 20, 2024

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The Chinatown Walgreens was hit by armed robbers eight times in a year. It’s a story that seemed to be a symbol of Washington’s worries about lawlessness. But this week, it took a crazy turn. Rather than a random crime, police now think it was an inside job. NBC4’s Jackie Bensen is here to tell us what’s in the court docs on this wild story.

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VA Senate Stalls Arena, New Police Hubs, and Dive Bar Rankings Feb 16, 2024

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Could VA Senators actually kill the plan to move the Wizards and the Capitals? For once, Washingtonians are rooting for the NIMBYs. Michael Pope from Virginia Public Radio is here to bring us up to speed. Plus, a safety push in Chinatown, and a debate over what makes a dive bar good.

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A New Airport is Coming to the DMV Feb 15, 2024

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The D.C. area is about to get a new airport — in Manassas. An old private-aviation facility is in the process of converting into a hub for actual airline flights, adding a fourth option for local flyers seeking a bargain or looking for a better route. Jared Foretek covered the story for Inside NoVa and he’s here to explain what happens next.

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The Expert's Guide to Making Friends in D.C. Feb 14, 2024

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D.C. is a unique place to make friends. It was recently named the loneliest city by the Chamber of Commerce. Last year, we sat down with psychologist and D.C. local Marisa Franco who wrote the book on friendship - literally - to share some tips on how to make friends in D.C.

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D.C.’s Most Underrated Bars Feb 13, 2024

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If you committed to dry January, you might be ready for a nice cocktail. Luckily, D.C. is a great bar city. Raman Santra, creator of the super popular account @BarredInDC, that covers D.C. bar news and happenings, is here to help us determine some of D.C.’s most underrated bars.

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The Billionaire Vs. The Busker Feb 12, 2024

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Could a street musician have driven D.C.’s hockey and basketball teams out of town? That’s the takeaway from a wild Washington Post piece by Erik Wemple. Erik is here to tell us all about the feud.

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