Former DC Deputy Director resigns from Falls Church city council after being referred to commonwealth attorney for criminal investigation. This after being fined $25K for not disclosing outside employment . NBC4 Washington

DC has 15 new firefighters. All DC residents who entered DC Fire and EMS Department (DCFD) cadet academy after high school including this single mom. NBC4 Washington nbcwashington.com/news/local/a-b…

Statement from DC City Administrator on disruption to DC’s Computer Aided Dispatch system that went down for 20 minutes today. NBC4 Washington

DC Office Deputy Mayor Lindsey Appiah acknowledges DC 911 center Office of Unified Communications has had 7 computer dispatch outages this year. They say related computer hardware. NBC4 Washington Ted Oberg

Here’s an Indication of how bad staffing issues are at DCs 911 call center. Office of Unified Communications now offering $800 per month bonus for staff who show up for their shifts. NBC4 Washington Dave Statter

DC Councilman Charles Allen calls Office of Unified Communications an agency “in crisis” says $800 bonuses “a clear admission we have an agency badly in need of change” NBC4 Washington

Here is statement from Office of Unified Communications which doesn’t specifically mention bonuses and doesn’t answer question NBC4 Washington asked about the number of staff calling out or reply to Charles Allen saying 911 center “in crisis” But says OUC “appreciates” staff and wants to “reward” efforts

Not cool ! Police questioning any reporter simply to find internal leaks is unacceptable and borderline harassment.

Breaking: DC Police Department have launched a criminal investigation into the 911 computer outage that occurred when a 5 month old baby died. Investigation has found an individual may have caused outage. Investigation trying to determine if intentional or human error. NBC4 Washington

DC Councilman Trayon White has been arrested by federal authorities according sources NBC4 Washington

Meet Michael Kramer the team restoring the iconic gold dome atop Farmers & Mechanics Bank in Georgetown using 99% pure gold and squirrel hair. NBC4 Washington nbcwashington.com/news/local/the…

Ward 8 activist Phil Pannell launches write-in campaign for Trayon White seat “I strongly believe that Ward 8 voters should not be limited in the general election to a choice for Ward 8 Council to a right-wing Republican and a corrupt Democrat. “ NBC4 Washington

DC is losing another excellent journalist. Delia Gonçalves humanizes the news in a way few others can.

Wide ranging internal review of DC contracts following Trayon White bribery arrest halting all DC Violence Intervention contract renewals per 2 DC government officials. 'Quick decisions' have to be made as contracts renew October 1. NBC4 Washington

Officials w/ Mayor Muriel Bowser Admin tell NBC4 Washington the company at center of Trayon White bribery charges still has active contracts w/ 3 DC Agencies DYRS DC CFSA ⁣ & DC Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement while they seek a “shift” in provider. Renewal of all violence interrupter contracts has been paused.

$14 Million in fines issued In first 9 months since DDOT DC & Metro Forward began using cameras on buses to enforce priority bus lanes. The District has issued 147,251 tickets for $100 each. Maryland tops the list w/ 51,978 D.C.  41,703. Virginia 38,908 NBC4 Washington

DC Police will not release body worn camera video from the 2 officers who shot and killed 26 yr old Justin Robinson after Robinson’s family viewed the video and objected to its public release. Letter from Deputy Mayor identifies the 2 officers involved. NBC4 Washington

Suspect wanted in connection to death of DC Police officer turned himself into police last night. 27-year-old Tyrell Lamonte Bailey is initially charged with carrying a pistol without a license. NBC4 Washington

Suspect charged in connection to accidental shooting death of a dc police officer is facing 30 years on gun charges including new law proposed by Brooke Pinto on illegally discarding a gun. Appears in court with tshirt that reads “Rule # 1 Fu@k what they think” NBC4 Washington

Sept 1972 Doc Watson plays Cellar Door for 1st time Dad was impressed, writing: “He is an experience, the likes of which has never played this club His phrasing is intelligent and sincere the blending of his dexterous Guitar work and gentle voice are indeed something to behold”