National Guard Intervention? Plus, Beyonce Concert Blunders, and Restaurant Vacations

This week, a Councilmember called for the National Guard to help curb D.C. crime, Beyonce fans came up against the famously terrible FedEx Field, and a bunch of DC restaurants announced they’re taking summer breaks. The team wraps it all up with Washingtonian’s food editor Jessica Sidman.  As always, our Friday roundup is fueled by great local journalism:  Fox5 lays out Trayon White’s call for the National Guard and how the city’s responded WTOP covers the fallout of the Beyonce concert at FedEx Field Check out Jessica’s piece to see if your fave restaurant is taking a summer break And check out these other episodes that we referenced in today’s roundup:  Kids are dying from gun violence in record numbers this year Will the Commanders return to D.C.? Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE We’re also on Twitter! Follow us at @citycast_dc And we’d love to feature you on the show! Share your DC-related thoughts, hopes, and frustrations with us in a voicemail by calling 202-642-2654.