Marion Barry Back at Work

D.C. Wire reported that Ward 8 Council member Marion Barry was back at work in Council chambers today for the first time since his kidney transplant surgery on Feb. 20. The Council member reportedly drew applause when he took his seat this morning. Barry had previously announced his intention to return to work on March 2, but was instead readmitted to Howard University Hospital later that day after doctors discovered air pockets near the site of his surgery. Barry did show up to act as coach for the D.C. Council basketball team in their game against local media on Monday.