- Fireworks set off inside Union Station on Sunday caused a widespread panic that turned into a stampede as people rushed for the exits. [NBC 4]
- The housing crisis is reaching new heights in D.C. as people continue to flock to the region. [Washingtonian]
- Critics of a White House program aimed at helping poor communities say it may actually be benefiting wealthy investors more than those in need. [WAMU]
- The Montgomery County police officer who was caught on video using his knee to restrain a suspect last week is no longer on patrol duty. [Bethesda Beat]
- Democratic leaders in Virginia called for “common sense” gun law reforms at a church service on Sunday ahead of a vote on the issue. [WTOP]
- Police are investigating after six men were shot in less than four hours in D.C. on Sunday. [WUSA9]
- Several D.C. councilmembers are questioning the ties between Jack Evans and a lobbyist ahead of a vote on a $215 million sports betting contract. [Post]
- A new Tiki bar will soon be serving craft cocktails in a paradise-like decor on 18th Street in Adams Morgan. [PoPville]
- The D.C. Auditor suggested that suing the city could be a viable option to ensure that at-risk school funds aren’t misspent. [WCP]
- Despite rumors, it turns out that Earth Cam did not turn off the National Mall Web Cam to hide crowd size at Trump’s July Fourth event. [Washingtonian]
- There’s a new sit-down spot for feasting on extra-large crabs in Chevy Chase. [Eater]
- ICYMI: Counter demonstrators outnumbered far-right protesters at a heavily policed rally in D.C. on Saturday.
- ICYMI: At least four police officers appeared to fist bump members of the Proud Boys after clashes in front of the White House on Fourth of July.
- This Day in DCist: Capital Bikeshare is expanding morning corral service downtown in response to increased demand.
