- The American Red Cross has declared a blood-supply emergency in the region. [WTOP]
- It’s a long and dangerous walk to worship for members of D.C.’s Ohev Sholom National Synagogue. [GGW]
- Montgomery County’s Board of Education will now allow applicants with an associate degree or 60 hours of college credit to be eligible for substitute teaching positions. [WTOP]
- Fairfax County officials are investigating a possible disease outbreak after two residents died and 18 were hospitalized at a Virginia assisted living facility. [Post]
- D.C.’s old Bohemian Caverns space got a new paint job and it looks like a new venue called Mama ‘San is moving into the legendary spot. [Popville]
- After three gang-related shootings in three days, Fairfax County officials ask parents to check their kids’ social media to help police investigate. [WTOP]
- Alexandria Ocasio Cortez’s chief of staff is quietly guiding a new movement in progressive politics. [Post]
- Muncheez is opening a new two-story spot in Dupont Circle that will be the brand’s third and biggest area location yet. [Eater]
- Manassas police say someone in Northern Virginia may have been exposed to rabies after handling an injured bat. [Post]
- Builders and local governments are looking for new ways to deal with the D.C. area’s housing shortage. [WBJ]
- Fear is growing in immigrant communities around the country as the threat of new ICE raids looms. [CNN]
- Governor Larry Hogan is granting $5 million to fund tourism projects that will attract visitors to Maryland’s heritage areas. [NBC4]
- Deanwood residents are tired of amenities being closed at their local recreation center. [GGW]
- ICYMI: Metro suspended automatic doors on the Red Line just three days after the feature was rolled out.
- ICYMI: D.C. Councilmember Brandon Todd wants to make sure kids don’t get in trouble for setting up lemonade stands.
- This Day in DCist: Taylor Gourmet owner’s vacant home is an extreme example of how renovations can become a ‘nightmare’ for neighbors.
