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EPISODE · May 10, 2024 · 23 MIN

Revamping Chinatown, MPD vs Protesters, and Uber Wait Times

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D.C. is considering a major revamp of Chinatown. The team is here to lay out the options. Plus, we detail the controversy over D.C. police and the George Washington University protesters, and the rising cost of Uber. Want to follow up on some episodes we mentioned?  Check out Mike and Bridget’s insightful take on D.C.’s weed scene.  We also covered the GW encampment in more detail, with the Washington Post’s Peter Hermann. And yes, Metro GM Randy Clarke promised us good bus service options while the Red Line is partially shut this summer. Here’s what else he promised. Our roundup is powered by some incredible local reporting: Gallery Place Chinatown Task Force unveils ambitious vision for downtown D.C. - Washington Business Journal 33 demonstrators arrested as D.C. police clear GWU protest encampment - The Washington Post  Why Uber wait times may be getting longer around D.C - Axios DC.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about advertising with City Cast HERE. Vote for us as your favorite local podcast in Washington City Paper!

D.C. is considering a major revamp of Chinatown. The team is here to lay out the options. Plus, we detail the controversy over D.C. police and the George Washington University protesters, and the rising cost of Uber. Want to follow up on some episodes we mentioned?  Check out Mike and Bridget’s insightful take on D.C.’s weed scene.  We also covered the GW encampment in more detail, with the Washington Post’s Peter Hermann. And yes, Metro GM Randy Clarke promised us good bus service options while the Red Line is partially shut this summer. Here’s what else he promised. Our roundup is powered by some incredible local reporting: Gallery Place Chinatown Task Force unveils ambitious vision for downtown D.C. - Washington Business Journal 33 demonstrators arrested as D.C. police clear GWU protest encampment - The Washington Post  Why Uber wait times may be getting longer around D.C - Axios DC.  Want some more DC news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter Hey DC. You can also become a member, with ad-free listening, for as little as $8 a month. Learn more about advertising with City Cast HERE. Vote for us as your favorite local podcast in Washington City Paper!

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