Photo by Tony Ibarra.
- To fund its share of the D.C. United stadium, the city will take on $106 million in new debt under Mayor Gray’s plan. The Council will take a final vote today. [WBJ]
- “Is this the most ridiculous stadium subsidy boondoggle yet?” [Vox]
- Dismissal of 18-year-old lawsuit ends judicial oversight of D.C.’s special education cases. [Post]
- Mayor Gray withdraws contract awarding controversial firm Corizon the task of providing health care services at D.C. Jail.
- Very old 12-inch water main was source of yesterday’s commute headache. [Post]
- Don’t contribute to the “fatberg” problem this year, asks D.C. Water. [WAMU]
- Police Chief Cathy Lanier: Recent protests are putting a “big strain” on MPD. [CityDesk]
- Chris Brown’s bodyguard sentenced to one year of probation in assault case. [WTOP]
- DNA testing may determine who gets custody of a beagle found wandering alone in Virginia. [NBC4]
- This Day in DCist: The Council approved an increase to the minimum wage.