Suspicious Festival Cancellation, Preventing Power Outages, and a New Penn Ave

While America is talking about what’s happening in a certain local courtroom, our team is talking about the mystery of a canceled Asian American book festival, the non-mystery of why DC loses power in thunderstorms, and another plan to fix Pennsylvania Avenue. Here’s some more info on today’s stories: Our newsletter Hey DC covered the Asian American Lit Festival cancellation Read more about DC Plug to see how it might affect your home. Hey DC also had a piece about the plans to reimagine Pennsylvania Avenue Subscribe to our newsletter to get these stories first thing in your inbox every weekday morning. Just text “DC” to 66866 . 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 .