City Cast 6 AwardsDecember 5, 2023

D.C.'s Most Influential People of 2023 (Part II)

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D.C.'s Most Influential People of 2023 (Part II)

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D.C. is a special city. There’s so much to do, see, and taste here. And with so much to experience, we wanted to narrow it down to the most transformative of what the city has to offer. In this final installation of our inaugural City Cast 6 awards, we’re diving into the categories of food and drink, business, and sustainability.

If you missed part one of this series, listen here or at dc.citycast.fm/podcasts. The politics winner especially is going to blow your mind.

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