U.S. House votes to make D.C. 51st state
The bill would grant more than 700,000 D.C. residents congressional voting representation and marks the U.S. House’s second vote of approval in two years
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Two vehicles involved in accident outside Elliott School
Members of the Secret Service and D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and delayed local transit.
National Guard activated ahead of Chauvin trial verdict
The National Guard activated about 250 unarmed officers as the city braces for the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin.
Foggy Bottom Association starting neighborhood history project
The project will feature a website that includes interactive maps and links to historical information to celebrate the neighborhood’s history.
Report recommends dozens of policing reforms in D.C.
The recommendations, released earlier this month as part of a 259-page report, include slashing the size of MPD and abolishing qualified immunity.
Crime log: Student smears food on District House walls
GW Police Department officers responded to reports of vandalism and found food smeared on the walls of the elevator lobby.
Shenkman Hall food court reopens for campus dining
Teashi reopened in Shenkman’s lower food court earlier this month with access restricted to campus residents and capacity limited to 25 percent.
NPS cancels Independence Day parade
Participating marching bands, drill teams and other youth organizations were unable to organize trips to D.C. because of COVID-19 limitations.
Crime log: Student assaulted by ex-boyfriend in District House
The male victim said his ex-boyfriend pushed him in the District House lounge and forced him to remain in the room.
Lime deploys electric mopeds to D.C.
Lime has released 100 electric mopeds in the District and will roll out 500 more by the end of the summer.