- The whole staff of coffee shop Killer ESP quit for a second time over sexual harassment and COVID-19 denial allegations against the owner. [Washingtonian]
- Some nursing homes in Maryland and Virginia are again fighting severe COVID-19 outbreaks. [Post]
- Montgomery County pulled its approval for a national boys soccer tournament set for this weekend. [WTOP]
- What Steve Kornacki’s appearance on People’s Sexiest Men Alive list could mean for D.C. guys. [Washingtonian]
- Maryland groups helping people experiencing homelessness have been strained by the pandemic. [NBC 4]
- A mystery buyer has bought the legal rights to DC Eagle’s name, after the longstanding gay leather bar closed in May. [Blade]
- Here are some cooking tips from local experts ahead of the holidays. [Afro]
- Prince George’s County got a $470,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to help solve cold cases. [WTOP]
- After Virginia found a Christian day care was flouting coronavirus restrictions, its pastor said the pandemic is a “hoax.” [Post]
- A weekend curfew for unaccompanied minors at National Harbor will take effect following COVID-19 concerns. [WUSA 9]
- The U.S. Capitol Christmas tree is officially in D.C. after a 2,000-mile journey. [WJLA]
- Prince George’s County police arrested a man for killing his brother. [Post]
- ICYMI: The D.C. Public Library is aiming to build bigger branches in underserved areas.
- ICYMI: Federal prosecutors will not charge the D.C. police officer who shot and killed Deon Kay.
- This Day in DCist: After 137 years, the National Park Service unveiled a plaque commemorating President Garfield’s assassination.