So, apparently it rained last night…A tornado touched down in Severna Park, Maryland. The Post says that according to area utility companies, 30,000 customers across Maryland, Virginia and the District lost power last night. I know my Internet is out; can I blame the storm? In other news, today is the 116th birthday of Rock Creek Park: check out the National Park Service’s list of activities celebrating the District’s very own nature-y goodness.
District Teen Curfew Extended:Looks like the District teen curfew isn’t going anywhere for a few more weeks: NBC4 reports that Mayor Williams has extended the curfew to last through the late evening on Thursday, October 19. He cites wanting to protect teens as the main reason for extending the curfew, again.
Anti-Discrimination Legislation for Former Convicts, Maybe?: The Examiner reports that Marion Barry, always fighting his own distinct version of the good fight, has introduced anti-discrimination legislation regarding former convicts into the D.C. City Council. Specifically, he’s saying that rehabilitated former criminals who apply for a job that is not related to their criminal past should not be discriminated against due to past crimes. It’s an effort to try and amend the Human Rights Act of 1977.
Briefly Noted: GW starts offering free condoms to freshmen, not all are pleased with move…following internet sex charges, a Washington Times employee is fired…Developer chosen for SW Waterfront.
This Day in DCist: In 2004, we talked about WMATA detaining a pregnant commuter and Stephen Patrick Morrissey taking the stage at DAR Constitution Hall, while in 2005 the DCist Good Deed was all about taking in foster kittens.
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