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EPISODE · Aug 3, 2026 · 30 MIN

D.C.’s Streateries Are Closing, But Are They Gone For Good?

from City Cast DC · host City Cast

Have you walked by Wonderland Ballroom in Columbia Heights recently? The familiar picnic table streatery is gone! A string of high-profile closures of DC’s streateries has reignited the debate over outdoor dining, parking, public space, and what kind of city Washington wants to be. City Cast's Alyssa Fowers and Kaela Cote-Stemmermann have been following the issue. They're here to explain how we got here, why this debate has flared up, and what comes next for restaurants and the future of our streets. Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter City Cast DC. You can text us or leave a voicemail at: (202) 642-2654. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $10 a month.  Learn more about the sponsors of this August 3rd episode: DC Department of Behavioral Health Library of CongressInterested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

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