Morning Roundup: A Piece Of The World Trade Center Was Donated To D.C. First Responders

Aug 02, 2021

Two pieces of steel from the World Trade Center were donated to first responders in D.C. and Arlington. [WTOP]
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser denies violating her own indoor mask mandate when officiating a wedding over the weekend. [Post]
August kicks off with a few days of beautiful weather. [CWG]
As Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer prepares to leave for L.A., a reflection on his roast beef sandwich obsession. [Eater]
Rafael Nadal will return to competing at the Citi Open this Wednesday, after taking time off for an injury. [WJLA]
Montgomery County is holding off on bringing back a mask mandate unless COVID-19 transmission reaches substantial spread. [Informer]
Dominique Dawes, a former Olympic gymnast and Silver Spring native, supports Simone Biles’ decision to prioritize her mental health. [WCP]
Virginia’s General Assembly is convening in-person for the first time this year to tackle budget proposals. [NBC 4]
Did Maryland’s vaccine lottery incentive work? Hard to tell. [Post]
Foggy Bottom’s new food hall is opening this month. [Washingtonian]
ICYMI: What to know about D.C.’s new mask mandate.
ICYMI: D.C. is opening clinics to help renters apply for financial assistance.
This Day in DCist: D.C. restaurant Matchbox settled with employees who said they were fired for organizing.