- The Maryland State Board of Elections has already received more absentee ballot applications than it did in all of 2016. [WUSA 9]
- Property management companies and landlords are benefitting from COVID-19 relief funds, even as they pressure tenants to pay rent. [WCP]
- At least nine high-volume mail sorting machines have been decommissioned in the D.C. region, according to a local union leader. [WJLA]
- D.C. bartenders are calling on insurance companies to cover losses related to COVID-19. [WCP]
- The coast guard and a fishing crew rescued six people after their boat caught fire near Ocean City. [NBC 4]
- A recent increase in fatal drug overdoses is likely linked to the pandemic, according to local officials. [Post]
- A lifelong friend remembers Joe Englert, a prolific D.C. bar owner who died on Thursday. [Washingtonian]
- While trying to put out a fire in Northeast D.C., firefighters were attacked by a man suspected of setting it. [WJLA]
- The Washington Capitals were eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs after losing to the New York Islanders. [FOX 5]
- A years-long federal investigation tells the story of a violent new gang in the D.C. suburbs. [Post]
- Five George Mason University students tested positive for coronavirus in pre-screening before coming to campus. [WUSA 9]
- A Prince George’s County school board member is facing an ethics violation after promoting his political campaign during a school information session. [FOX 5]
- ICYMI: Former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe filed paperwork to run for his old office, but hasn’t made an official decision.
- ICYMI: Lawyers for students with disabilities in the D.C. Jail say the city has failed to provide proper education.
- This Day in DCist: Mr. Yogato announced it would sell the Dupont Circle shop to a “worthy yogurt enthusiast” for just $1.