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D.C. Fashion is Making Waves Sep 28, 2023

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D.C. is not always known as a fashionable city. But as you’ll see this weekend, at D.C.’s fashion week events, that doesn’t mean there aren’t stylish people making waves here, through new clothing lines and creative accessorizing.

Digital creator Libby Rasmussen was recently named one of Washington D.C.’s most fashionable people. She explains the city’s distinct take on style.

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The Best Local Wines and Where to Get Them Sep 27, 2023

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It’s the last installment of our fall guide, and we’re talking wineries and vineyards. You might not realize the DMV is a place that grows award-winning wine, but Dave McIntyre of the Washington Post is here to tell us which we should try for ourselves.

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Here’s our written guide to local wineries and how to make the most of them. Sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC for more amazing content like this.

Check out our episode on Georgetown streateries.

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Leaf-Peeping in the DMV Without a Car Sep 26, 2023

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It’s day two of our fall getaway guide and we’d be remiss if we let this week go by without talking about the most obvious of fall activities: leaf peeping!! We’ve got a studio full of producers today to talk through the best local spots to see beautiful foliage, all without a car.

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D.C. Fall Fairs Worth Your Time Sep 25, 2023

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With the humidity finally abating, we’re eagerly looking forward to fall festivities. In the first installment of our three-part fall getaway series, we’re talking about the many fairs in the area, from pumpkin picking and hay rides to dressing up and getting scared. Local journalist Chelsea Cirruzzo breaks down which ones are worth your time.

If you enjoyed the section where Chelsea, Mike, and Bridget debated best D.C. seasons, there’s more where that came from.

If you want to learn more about the views, amenities, and cool things to do at Kite House at The Parks, check out their website!

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Liquor License Mayhem, New Metrobus Names, and Modern Art Sep 22, 2023

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Amanda Michelle Gomez from WAMU tells Mike and Julia about her reporting on liquor licenses and allegations of discrimination against Black businesses. Plus, we’re discussing a big renovation at the Smithsonian’s American Art Museum and Metro’s scheme to rename bus lines — with your help.

Learn more about these stories through some great local reporting:

Read Amanda’s investigation into ANC liquor licenses at DCist.
There are so many cool new modern art exhibits at the Smithsonian, check ‘em all out.
And weigh in on new bus names before the September 28 deadline.

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The Ultimate D.C. Trivia Showdown Sep 21, 2023

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How well do you know our city? Actually, how well does City Cast know our city? City Cast CEO David Plotz and Michael Schaffer, both D.C. natives, squared off in a trivia showdown. Listen in, and let us know how you did.

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The Battle Over Connecticut Avenue’s Bike Lanes Sep 20, 2023

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Things are getting TENSE up in Cleveland Park over a plan to install bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue. Arguments over a plan to install bike lanes on Connecticut avenue have reached a boiling point. Last week, protestors argued that removing valuable parking spots to make way for bike lanes would kill businesses along the strip. The city is still reviewing the design plans for the bike lanes, but back in April, we hosted a debate between two neighbors over whether or not they should even happen.

Check out DDOT’s plans for proposed bike lanes here, and the letter ANC3C will submit to DDOT regarding parking spots here.

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Should D.C. Pay Reparations? Sep 19, 2023

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After slavery, D.C. paid financial restitution...to former enslavers that is. Now, DC Council is considering creating a task force to explore paying reparations to the descendants of enslaved people. The Washington Post’s Michael Brice-Saddler explains how it would work and if it’s likely to pass.

If you’re interested in the episode we mentioned about racial inequities in traffic enforcement, listen here: https://dc.citycast.fm/podcasts/why-dc-traffic-enforcement-is-such-a-mess

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What Should Brookland Metro Station Look Like? Sep 18, 2023

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Metro is planning to redevelop the Brookland Metro stop, but what should the new version look like? Considering this project touches on Metro, housing, parking, and retail, it's no surprise that the public hearing on it on Sept. 12 was SPICY. Washington Business Journal's Tristan Navera tells us what folks said and what WMATA is planning to do about it.

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Hell’s Kitchen Drama, Loudoun NIMBYs, and Exciting New Restaurants Sep 15, 2023

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A NIMBY fight in the suburbs is pitting mental health advocates against disability rights activists. Plus, there have been shocking reports about a toxic and racist work environment over at Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen on The Wharf. Contributor Dan Reed and Washingtonian’s Jessica Sidman chat with us about those two stories plus some exciting restaurant openings.

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