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D.C. Is Clearing the McPherson Square Tent Encampment Feb 10, 2023

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In today’s roundup, the Washington Post’s Marissa Lang joins us to chat about the plan to clear the McPherson Square encampments, the D.C. Council’s take on the gas stoves controversy and the best places to cry in the District.

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

Marissa Lang on the plans to clear McPherson Square.
Jessica Ruf explains everything related to gas and electric stoves in the District.

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Last-Minute Date Ideas in the District Feb 09, 2023

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The D.C. Love Kit — our week of episodes devoted to love in the District — would not be complete without some solid date ideas. We’re joined by Clockout DC’s Jade Womack to walk us through a ton of romantic and not-so-romantic options.

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How to Love Making New Friends in D.C. Feb 08, 2023

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D.C. Love Kit Day 3 is all about friendship. Did you know there’s a science to making friends? Psychologist and D.C. local Marisa Franco has been researching friendship, and she shares some tips from her book “Platonic”. Let’s be real: we could all use some advice on how to build friendships in this transient city of ours.

And leave us a voicemail at 2026422654with your own D.C. love story (whether or not it worked out), and you may be featured in an episode next week! The more bizarre, the better.

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Dating in D.C. Sucks. This Dating Coach Can Help Feb 07, 2023

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For day two of the City Cast DC Love Kit, we're here with dating coach Erika Ettin to break down all your District-specific questions. Like should you date across the river? And how do you avoid having dates that feel like job interviews? Erika, a.k.a. A Little Nudge, has all the answers.

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Local Trips to Spice up Your Love Life Feb 06, 2023

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Valentine's Day means couples trips. City Cast DC Contributor Tim Ebner is here to break down all the best deals in the area this February, plus some solid solo travel options.

Plus, yes, this week is the D.C. Love Kit, but love is often coupled with heartbreak. We’ve already got the Metro down as a top spot for public crying. What else you got? Leave us a voicemail at 202-642-2654, or email us at dc@citycast.fm.

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Rising Crime, Reeves Center Facelift, and D.C.'s Weird Sports Culture Feb 03, 2023

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It’s another week where crime stories are in the headlines. Dan Reed from Greater Greater Washington joins us to talk about why this is happening and what it means for how the city operates. Plus, the Reeves Center is getting a facelift, and how do we define D.C.’s sports culture?

As always, our news roundups are powered by some awesome local journalism:

Katie Mettler and Justin George from the Washington Post were all over the Potomac Avenue Metro Station shooting.
Tristan Navera of Washington Business Journal explains what’s going on at the Reeves Center.

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Our Conversation with Bill Nye, the D.C. Guy Feb 02, 2023

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Legendary science broadcaster Bill Nye has recently moved back home to D.C, where he was born and raised. Here’s here to tell us about growing up in D.C., his favorite spots, and how it helped make him into the Science Guy we all know and love.

Also, next week, we’re coming at you with a D.C. Love Kit — five episodes and five Hey DC newsletters that are all about love. Yes, we’re going to help you plan out your Valentine’s date or trip, but we’re also talking friendship, dating fails, and embracing your alone time. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a day, and get your friends to as well.

And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your D.C. love story with us (Met your soulmate? Went on a hilariously tragic date? Really connected with the city one day? Made a friend in an unexpected way? We want to hear it all) in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654. You can also email it to us.

D.C.’s 100 Best Restaurants Feb 01, 2023

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Washingtonian just put out its list of D.C.’s 100 Very Best Restaurants, for the first time since before the pandemic. And unsurprisingly, COVID-19 changed a lot about the D.C. food scene. Food Critic Ann Limpert is here to tell us about the best meals she’s had around town, and how to make the most of them.

Plus, a reminder that we’ve got a special week of content coming up. From February 6 to 10, we’re coming at you with a D.C. Love Kit — five episodes and five Hey DC newsletters that are all about companionship, D.C. dating fails, sexy spy stories, and more. Subscribe now to both this podcast and our newsletter at dc.citycast.fm.

The 1984 Murder that Transfixed D.C. Jan 31, 2023

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The horrific murder of Catherine Fuller transfixed Washington in 1984. And now, nearly 40 years later, it’s the subject of a book by former D.C. public defender Tom Dybdahl. He convincingly argues that several innocent young Black men were unfairly convicted. He’s here to tell us about what happened — and what’s still happening.

On a happier note, we’ve got some BIG NEWS. Next week, both this podcast and our sister newsletter Hey DC are going all-in on Valentine’s Day prep. Get psyched for the D.C. Love Kit from February 6 to 10. We’ve got travel recs, dating advice, friendship advice, and more. And we’d love your suggestions too, so call in with what YOU want to hear. Our number is 202-642-2654. Or email us at dc@citycast.fm.

The D.C. Civil Rights App Created by Students Jan 30, 2023

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Black History Month is coming up, which has a special significance in a place like D.C. Lily and Eliza Dorton, sisters and high school students, founded the DC Civil Rights Tour App, to let anyone learn more about D.C.'s Black history.

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