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- D.C.’s mental health community court celebrates its 10-year anniversary. [WCP]
- Metro mulls the ability to permanently ban riders. [Post]
- Ranking SNL’s best sketches about D.C. [Washingtonian]
- “Nobody wants abortions to begin with. That’s something the other side doesn’t understand. The reality is that people still need them.” [Post]
- After Dept. of Education cans Obama-era guidance, here’s how D.C.-area colleges will assess and investigate sexual assault claims. [NBC 4]
- The millennials who transformed D.C. are decamping for cheaper cities. [Post]
- Take a deep breath: D.C. summer air was the cleanest in decades. [WAMU]
- A website to help residents find childcare options. [WAMU]
- How local punk bands are flexing to fight for change. [WCP]
- New contract for D.C. teachers will be on council agenda this week. [WTOP]
- You could see a Chesapeake oyster in China. [Washingtonian]
- “Clerical error” leaves Washingtonian in D.C. Jail for two months after misdemeanor charge was dismissed. [Post]
- Rider’s group calls for decriminalization of Metro fare evasion. [WAMU]
- As far as weather goes, September was backwards. [Post]
- ICYMI: It’s about to get a lot easier to get a concealed carry handgun permit in D.C.
- ICYMI: Augmented reality cocktails are now a thing.
- This Day In DCist: D.C. Council bans smoking near playgrounds.
Rachel Kurzius