Elliot C. Williams
- Ten National Guardsmen speak out about their role in the protest response: “What I saw was more or less really f—ed up.” [Politico]
- More than 60 percent of the D.C. Guard are people of color—and some have hidden their role in the response from family members. [NYT]
- Amid ongoing protests, Mayor Bowser is caught between supporting civil rights and the D.C. Police. [Post]
- The Ballston BID is hosting a retro drive-in movie night on Saturday. [ARLnow]
- Postmates has yet to comply with the 15 percent cap on delivery commission fees. [WCP]
- Virginia’s attorney said he will defend the governor’s efforts to remove the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond. [Post]
- A crowd tore down the Jefferson Davis statue in Richmond while a marching band played nearby. [WJLA]
- A total of nine people were injured in shootings across Northeast early Thursday. [NBC4]
- Ben’s Chili Bowl’s Arlington location has closed due to a decrease in business during the pandemic. [WJLA]
- George Floyd’s brother came to Washington to testify on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. [Post]
- Fairfax County business leaders foresee a wave of office vacancies due to the pandemic. [WBJ]
- Local officials warn that swimming in the Potomac River could be dangerous, as pools remain closed. [NBC4]
- ICYMI: Thirteen days in, smaller crowds gather in D.C. with grassroots passion.
- ICYMI: Indoor dining, malls, and summer school are all part of Maryland’s Phase Two of reopening.
- This Day in DCist: Report lists litany of poor conditions at D.C. Jail.
