- Apparently, some report is coming out today? [NYT]
- U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jessie Liu says her office is ready to take on the unfinished work of Mueller’s special investigation. [National Law Journal]
- The winners of the 2019 Squirrel Week Squirrel Photography Contest and Peeps Diorama Contest. [Post / WCP]
- Contract employee fatally shot on Southern Avenue SE, marking D.C.’s 50th homicide of the year. [NBC Washington / FOX 5]
- Despite that gator tweet, Terry McAuliffe isn’t running for president. [Post]
- Man accused of plotting attack at National Harbor is due back in court. [AP via NBC Washington]
- Take a look inside Ballston Quarter, formerly known as Ballston Common. [WBJ]
- Turmoil at at D.C. Housing Authority after a beloved staffer departs abruptly. [WCP]
- “A funny thing happened when Alfredo Solis became the boss.” [Eater]
- Third measles case confirmed in Maryland. [WTOP]
- The Metro PCS go-go controversy inspired this episode of Code Switch, and how the showdown helps us understand gentrification. [NPR / CityLab]
- Capitals enforcer Tom Wilson nominated for King Clancy Memorial Trophy. [WUSA]
- Former developer and strip club owner Keith Forney was found guilty of a slew of fraud and corruption charges. [WCP]
- Korean barbecue restaurant with tabletop grills is set for Columbia Heights. [Washingtonian]
- ICYMI: Howard students are not happy about their increasingly white and wealthy neighbors walking their dogs on campus.
- ICYMI: Meet an Iowan who really wants D.C. to become the 51st state.
- ICYMI: The West End Meiwah is closing.
- Today in DCist: The rapping real estate video that encapsulates gentrification.
Sparks are flying.
Rachel Kurzius