Morning Roundup: Scientists Urge Local Residents To Stop Feeding Birds As They Investigate Deadly Illness

Jun 15, 2021

Scientists say residents should stop feeding birds, as they investigate why so many are dying and going blind. [Post]
Joe Biden announced his plans for Fourth of July at the White House. [NBC 4]
With coronavirus cases dropping in the region, leaders are weighing how to end the states of emergency. [Post]
An 18-year-old Arlington swimmer is headed to the Olympics. [WJLA]
This is what a Purple Line train car will look like, whenever the project is completed. [GGWash]
Joe Biden announced his plans for Fourth of July at the White House. [NBC 4]
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton will host a public meeting on the future of Beach Drive this month. [Informer]
Each Peach in Mount Pleasant is now a Fair Food program sponsor. [WCP]
Police in Ocean City Maryland tased a teenager for allegedly vaping on the boardwalk. [WUSA 9]
70% of D.C. residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine. [WTOP]
José Andrés will throw out the first pitch at the Nationals game tonight. [Washingtonian]
ICYMI: More than 20 people held at D.C.’s Central Cell Block have been without air conditioning since Friday.
ICYMI: Nellie’s Sports Bar fired a security contractor after a bouncer dragged a young Black woman down the steps.
This Day in DCist: D.C. was sued over gentrification.