David Plotz

CEO, City Cast ( Host, @SlateGabfest; former CEO, @Atlasobscura; former EIC, @Slate.

[David Plotz @davidplotz]

I've spent maybe 10 percent of my DC rec time at Hains Point over the past 50 years--biking, golfing, driving range, tennis, minigolf, picnic, kid playground. It's enraging what they are doing to it https://t.co/pGlJZdkGEh

[David Plotz @davidplotz]

I could not agree with @mffisher more about the dumbness of the DC foie gras ballot measure https://t.co/ITGLsXVuJ8

[David Plotz @davidplotz]

This kidnapping/stabbing/witness tampering/so much more story from @EmmaUber7 is bananas. https://t.co/1JdxoibGN1

[David Plotz @davidplotz]

So proud of @elenzner, who's a true DC treasure, for dreaming then building a new indie film center for the city. https://t.co/tid0u11Eu4

[David Plotz @davidplotz]

Too late for my kids, but thank god for @chenderson's plan to reform DC's maddening, idiotic, expensive health forms. https://t.co/ycnol8iQZ0

[Emma Uber @EmmaUber7]

NOW: The jury in the Trayon White bribery case is deadlocked.

Jurors sent a note saying they are unable to reach a unanimous decision about whether the D.C. Councilmember is guilty of bribery. Defense requested mistrial but judge denied, instructing jury to keep deliberating.

[David Plotz @davidplotz]

They call it the "Gold Line" but it's buses. @jackiepeiser got the first look at the final Master Plan for the new Commanders stadium. https://t.co/sjsHLWp5Oc

[David Plotz @davidplotz]

@jackiepeiser @Gallup @communityfndn @dcchamber @dcpolicycenter The numbers in this thread are so grim and shocking

[Jaclyn Peiser @jackiepeiser]

Employers have been advertising fewer jobs and are slower to fill vacancies: Between July 2022 and Dec 2025, the job opening rate went from 6.7% to 4.3%. Hiring rates dropped from 3.1% to 2.7%. https://t.co/1Kq3SVmawo

[Jaclyn Peiser @jackiepeiser]

DC's job market downturn has been a drag on any meaningful economic progress. Our unemployment rate has hovered above the national average since Sept. 2020. Federal government employment has fallen 14.6% compared with January 2025.

[Jaclyn Peiser @jackiepeiser]

NEW: Two reports taking the temperature of DC's economy came out today (@Gallup/@communityfndn, @dcchamber/@dcpolicycenter). Big picture takeaway: DC is still reeling from DOGE & we have a long way to go for a meaningful rebound. 🧵 of interesting figures: https://t.co/1Kq3SVmawo

[David Plotz @davidplotz]

Great @mffisher piece about the dreadful SCOTUS decision that basically legalized political corruption and bribery https://t.co/OuyD4Jt2sx

[David Plotz @davidplotz]

A Trader Joe's coming to Dupont?! O Joy! O Rapture! https://t.co/J1leGdZYtP

[David Plotz @davidplotz]

Is banning Furries from the Ren Faire discrimination? https://t.co/Sg1Hc5pbdo

[David Plotz @davidplotz]

Is it actually "routine maintenance"? https://t.co/JWvsUaKgbD

[David Plotz @davidplotz]

WTAF https://t.co/JaBKYvb5vL

[David Plotz @davidplotz]

Aw this really sucks. Bold Fork is closing. https://t.co/RGU3EJAAcJ

[David Plotz @davidplotz]

Help track down Obama’s tan suit! https://t.co/T91zsqNHr3

[David Plotz @davidplotz]

Amazing gameification of DC Restaurant week by my City Cast DC colleague @alyssafowers https://t.co/5UX1XlWMFe

[Jaclyn Peiser @jackiepeiser]

SCOOP: Chief Justice John Roberts has found himself a new $5 million+ home. The ranking SCOTUS member – the wealthiest of the bunch – is staying put in Chevy Chase.
Read more in @CityCast_DC:
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