We are thrilled to announce that @jackiepeiser is joining City Cast DC as business, development and transit reporter! 🥳 She joins reporters @alyssafowers@EmmaUber7@Kaela_CS.
More here — and follow along for more to come on our expanding newsroom! https://t.co/0AyScqupfO
Took a stroll around what some are calling D.C.’s hottest new club: Malcolm X Park.
I asked locals what the restoration of the iconic fountain means to them, and I spoke with officials to learn more about the behind-the-scenes politics of the repairs.
https://t.co/pldwIvyIOb
The DC mayoral race boils down to rooted residents, who support Kenyan McDuffie, vs newcomers, who favor Janeese Lewis George. @CityCast_DC poll shows that Nats and Commanders fans are for McDuffie; fans of out of town teams for JLG
https://t.co/rmr23nYl1I
NEWS: In the first public poll of the D.C. mayoral race, @CityCast_DC finds that @Janeese4DC has a five-point lead over @kenyanmcduffie, just outside the margin of error. But: Ranked-choice voting could help McDuffie more; he's ahead on getting voters' second rankings.
Did you know?
The longest cascading fountain in North America.
The 13-basin cascading fountain at Malcolm X/Meridian Hill Park is the longest cascading fountain in North America, often cited as one of the longest in the world. Built between 1912 and 1940.
Frozen daiquiris, crawfish boils, patio po' boys and a wine terrace? There's a lot to like about Catahoula, "a love letter to Louisiana," opening tonight in Navy Yard. https://t.co/8ds9jvnwj5
From Dominican stewed pork to homebaked goods to "secret ramen" (?), @Kaela_CS unveiled a DMV food scene I didn't know existed. Read all about how she (very bravely) ate food she found on Facebook Maketplace for a weeend:
https://t.co/ujQcHsoJ6a
Yay! Some personal news!
After four years as newsletter editor, I'm excited to be starting a new role at @CityCast_DC as DC food and culture reporter.
I'm also launching a new newsletter “Obsessed” — tomorrow. Subscribe to stay in the loop! https://t.co/fNPMy8qmhF
Something a little different from me.
On losing my dream job, finding a new one, doubling down on my commitment to covering D.C. and feeling SO! EXCITED! about the future of City Cast.
@CityCast_DC is investing in local journalism, support us here: https://t.co/Xzzokvz38o