Elliot C. Williams- Out of all U.S. cities, D.C. reports the highest revenue from annual fines per resident. [Quartz]
- A special report on how Black people in D.C. have faced more than 200 years of constructed barriers to wealth-building. [WBJ]
- A look at Loudoun, where some schools are easing their mask requirements at recess. [Post]
- Cicadas that have emerged so far have faced challenges shedding their skin because of cold weather. [CWG]
- Here’s what D.C.’s new comprehensive plan means for construction and development across the city. [WBJ]
- A safety audit revealed that some Metro employees simply ignore rules they don’t like. [WTOP]
- Cora Masters Barry’s birthday party was full of vaccinated local politicians, bejeweled face shields, and references to “Bustin’ Loose.” [Post]
- Metro’s 6000-series cars will remain sidelined after multiple incidents of separating cars put them out of service in November. [Post]
- Even with D.C.’s new mask guidance, there are some places fully vaccinated people still need to wear masks. [WCP]
- The Wizards lost their first play-in game against the Celtics, but still have a chance to make the playoffs. [ESPN]
- George Washington University’s president Thomas LeBlanc is retiring next year. [Hatchet]
- ICYMI: Sports betting became legal in Maryland.
- ICYMI: Virginia is putting $40 million towards free transit fare programs over the next six years.
- This Day in DCist: We learned that speed dating for friends can be just as awkward and heartbreaking.
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