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Should D.C. Public Schools Have Cops? Feb 27, 2023

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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she’s redoubling her efforts to reverse the council’s move to pull police who have been serving as school resource officers out of D.C. public schools. The Metropolitan Police Department’s School Safety Division was once staffed by 100 school resource officers; it’s now down to 40, with the division set to disappear altogether by July 2025. WAMU’s Martin Austermuhle spoke to students, parents, and school resource officers to find out how folks are feeling about the effort to get police out of D.C. schools.

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A New Museum, Housing Segregation, and Weekend Events Feb 24, 2023

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We’ve got a new museum that will open under the Lincoln Memorial! And the D.C. metro area is banding together to form a new fair housing plan. Mike Schaffer is joined by Julia Karron and Kaela Cote-Stemmerman to talk about that, plus fun events taking place this weekend.

As always, our roundups wouldn’t be complete without the great local reporting in the city:

Andrew Beaujon from Washingtonian has the new potential Lincoln Memorial museum plans on lock.
Dan Brendel of Washington Business Journal explains the new regional fair housing plan.
Check out our Hey DC newsletter for events happening this weekend!

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What Makes D.C.'s Roller Skating Culture Unique Feb 23, 2023

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Roller skating became all the rage during the pandemic, but for D.C., this wasn’t really a new thing. Just ask D.C. skate enthusiast, Saletta Coleman. She tells us why the District has always had a special connection to skating.

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Bathrooms Are D.C'.s Most Neglected Public Space Feb 22, 2023

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We’ve all been there. You’re out and about when nature calls. And if you’re in D.C., this could be especially bad news because there aren’t a ton of public bathrooms in the city. But there’s new legislation that might get D.C. to what Jonathan Katz calls “potty parity.”

To learn more, here are some resources Jonathan recommends:

The Big Necessity, by Rose George

No Place to Go, by Lezlie Lowe

The American Restroom Association

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D.C.’s Fentanyl Crisis is Different Feb 21, 2023

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Fentanyl is a national crisis, and the D.C. area is no exception. But the communities bearing the brunt of it here are different compared to the rest of the country. As the FDA pushes to make narcan, the life-saving antidote to opioid overdoses, available over the counter, Axios DC reporter Chelsea Cirruzzo is here to tell us what harm reduction specialists say about the problem and how we can all help.

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Defending Statehood, RIP MetroHero, and Logic’s New Album Feb 17, 2023

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Congress is pushing back hard on two D.C. bills and many local leaders are … letting them? City Cast DC Contributor Dan Reed and Lead Producer Priyanka Tilve join the show to talk about this wrinkle in the fight for statehood. We’re also talking about the best apps for tracking metro and Logic’s new rap album, which is an homage to the DMV.

As always, our roundups are powered by stellar local reporting:

Josh Jacobson’s Twitter spat with Sen. Michael Brown.
Jordan Pascale’s eulogy for MetroHero at DCist.
Logic breaks down the trailer for his new album, College Park.

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How To Prevent More Break-Ins in Adams Morgan Feb 16, 2023

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If you've been in Adams Morgan recently, you’ve probably seen the aftermath of attacks on local businesses. For example, Retrobottega on 18th street had its glass doors smashed in just yesterday. It’s alarming! But business owners and local leaders aren’t taking it lying down. Today, we’re looking at what they’re doing to protect themselves and the community.

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What a New Nats Owner Means for D.C. Feb 15, 2023

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Ted Lerner, the 97-year old patriarch of the family that owns the Washington Nationals, died this week. But the team has been on the market for months — meaning it’s already a moment of transition for the organization. Who’s likely to own the team? And what will it mean for the city in general? Chelsea Janes of the Washington Post is here to talk about it.

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From D.C., With Love Feb 14, 2023

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Happy Valentine’s Day! We asked all of you to share your love stories, and boy did you deliver. Here are some of the stories we received, plus love letters from our team to D.C.

Also, mark your calendars for our next live taping! We’ll be recording our weekly roundup on March 1, at Politics & Prose Union Market. More details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/city-cast-dc-live-podcast-taping-tickets-530214785697

If you liked this episode, be sure to sign up for our morning newsletter. Our editor Kaela regularly features stories from D.C. residents, plus she’s got event listings and news to liven up your D.C. experience.

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D.C.’s 911 System Needs Fixing Feb 13, 2023

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911 is no joke to Dave Statter. The longtime D.C. investigative reporter is the man behind some huge scoops on how the District’s emergency-call center has dropped the ball — and what it could mean for you.

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