>> The 1930s-era Hecht’s building in Northeast has been bought by a Philadelphia developer who plans to incorporate the historic structure into a new retail hub off New York Avenue. [WaPo]

>> D.C.’s State Education Office established new criteria for free- and reduced-price-meal programs in an effort to increase enrollment. [Examiner]

>> Construction has begun on Alexandria’s 167-acre Potomac Yard development. [Washington Business Journal]

>> The death of musician Casey Calvert last month outside the 9:30 Club has been ruled a drug overdose. [WTOP]

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