Change of pace from District politics ~ Michael Brice-Saddler with a nicely told story of immigrants, food & the challenge of running a restaurant on A1 this morning 🙌🏾 U Street Buzz Brianne K. Nadeau

Please read this Michael Brice-Saddler story and support your local restaurant pillars | A D.C. Ethiopian restaurant was struggling. Then its TikTok went viral. wapo.st/3WTikgK

In Ward 8 townhall, CM Anita Bonds estimates that a Council vote on how/whether to sanction Trayon White could take place be by Jan. 30, 2025. "These allegations, I think they’re shaking the entire DC community and go right to the heart of public trust."

Some Initiative 83 news: The D.C. appeals court denied the Board of Elections' push to throw out the D.C. Dems' lawsuit challenging I-83. They're planning oral arguments in October. That could be a big problem for the BOE, which is set to start sending out ballots Sept. 30...

Investigator Wayne David joined MPD in December 1998 and was assigned to the Third District after he graduated from the Police Academy.  In November 2007, he went to the Gun Recovery Unit. He was assigned as an investigator in the Violent Crime Suppression Division in 2021.

I've been a proud member of the Black Press for more than a decade. This week is no different. Plz make sure you check out our latest issue of Washington Informer.

Yesterday, I tested positive for COVID-19. I'm disappointed to not be able to celebrate the first day of Pre-K with our littlest learners. I will continue to follow public health guidelines.

D.C. police are launching a new unit dedicated to street traffic safety in response to record-high fatalities on city streets - Rachel Weiner washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/…

#News EPA warns states bordering Chesapeake Bay on levels of pollution but … “The warning was not given to the District of Columbia, which has met its goals.” marylandmatters.org/2024/08/28/epa…

DC has hit at least 90 degrees for the 48th time this year and for the 4th day in a row. We're finishing up our 6th heat wave of 2024 and hopefully...our last... but we'd be foolish to guarantee that.

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

When her 64-year-old son Reggie Brown was beaten to death in October, the mortician advised his 90-year-old mother to have a closed-casket funeral. She insisted on an open casket. Now, she prepares for the trial for the teen girls charged in his killing. wapo.st/4g2jlMl

A man identified as a D.C. violence interrupter was fatally shot by early Sunday after they say he crashed into a McDonald’s restaurant, refused to give up a firearm and tried to grab an officer’s gun. washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/…

NEW: We are suing three Maryland gun dealers for facilitating gun trafficking into DC. These dealers put profit over public safety and broke state and federal law. Alongside Anthony G. Brown and Everytown, we're holding them accountable for fueling gun violence in our communities.

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

DC and Virginia won't participate in the IRS's new free tax filing site in 2025, but Maryland confirmed today that they're joining. Here are all the states where you can use Direct File for free next year if your tax situation allows.

Jury verdict in murder of 10-year-old.

Bringing Magic to the Spirit ✨ Magic Johnson is joining Michele Kang as an investor in the Spirit, bringing his legendary leadership and passion to the NWSL! Welcome to the team ⚽

After nearly a decade as an editor, I'm returning to reporting to cover local housing and development for The Washington Post. From housing unaffordability to the future of downtown to suburban development battles, it's a super important beat right now, and I'm excited to dive in.

RIGHT NOW: Family, friends and community members are gathered on the 2500 block of Marion Barry Ave SE in remembrance of Justin Robinson, a violence interrupter shot and killed by DC Police Department less than a week ago. Washington Informer story coming soon...