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- “People in Washington want to have an authoritative appearance, but one that suits their own face. They tend to be most of all interested in how to look like themselves a few years prior.” [Washingtonian]
- Two dead, one injured in triple shooting overnight in Northwest. [WUSA]
- City administrator says paid leave may face delays, unexpected costs. [WAMU]
- Mayor Bowser freelances for Cosmo. [Cosmopolitan]
- Last night’s Nats game was postponed until today but Strasburg isn’t pitching. [Twitter / Post]
- After “good reason” is gone, gun-free zones in D.C. remain. [WT]
- Is the D.C. housing market starting to slow down?
[UrbanTurf] - American University grad student diagnosed with bacterial meningitis. [WTOP]
- Loudoun County may lose its purple reputation. [WAMU]
- Purple Line opponents want Chevy Chase to pony up for legal fees. [Bethesda Beat]
- After crash, 100 gallons of gas spill onto Virginia road. [NBC 4]
- The best houseboats on the gangplank tour. [Curbed]
- ICYMI: Why D.C. Council is still talking about paid leave despite already passing the law.
- ICYMI: A water taxi service is among the new transportation options launching with the opening of The Wharf.
- This Day In DCist: Government shutdown affects D.C. lottery winners.
Rachel Kurzius