Colleen Grablick
- The Virginia General Assembly is moving towards banning conversion therapy. [AP]
- A young tabby, Cupid, is recovering from the two-hour surgery that removed an arrow from his head. [Patch]
- Four democratic lawmakers in Virginia broke party lines to reject a ban on assault-style weapons. [WAMU]
- Bowie State University unveiled a new nutrition lounge to battle food insecurity on campus. [WAMU]
- Two Arlington schools are closed today after a sprinkler break last night. [FOX 5]
- D.C. remembers the life of NFL star Willie Wood. [WUSA 9]
- Two men were shot last night near U Street. [NBC4]
- The “Reverend Doctor:” D.C.’s chief medical examiner is also a minister at a Northwest Baptist church. [WJLA]
- A new online exhibit explores the untold history of the enslaved people who built and staffed the White House. [Post]
- A Virginia fourth grader designed a new multicultural art kit, including skin colors that are “more than just peach.” [NBC4]
- How a 35-year-old lawsuit against the city for inhumane conditions at a D.C. juvenile detention center prompted major reforms. [Post]
- Maryland police are warning residents of armed robbers using dating apps to attract victims. [WTOP]
- ICYMI: Three orange line stations will be closed for three months this summer.
- ICYMI: The Nationals celebrated National Cabbage Day at spring training.
- This Day In DCist: Nevadans caucused for 2016 presidential candidates—and D.C. statehood.
