>> Tomorrow D.C. United players will be sporting special maroon jerseys in honor of Virginia Tech. After the game, all 18 shirts will be signed by a player and auctioned, with the proceeds going to the Hokie Spirit Memorial Fund which provides assistance to victims and their families along with
grief counseling and other “comfort expenses”.
>> Tax hikes may force Trimper Rides, one of the oldest businesses in Ocean City, to close shop. The family-run amusement park’s assessed value tripled in the last three years. [NBC4]
>> Council member Jim Graham wants bars and clubs to be able to hire their own police officers. [City Paper]
>> Future of four D.C. Boys and Girls Clubs in jeopardy. [Washington Post]
>> Alison Stewart to host D.C.-based NPR program. We remember when she was just some girl on MTV yapping between Britney Spears videos. [TV Newser]
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