- José Andrés’ restaurants appear to have quietly stopped requiring proof of vaccination from guests, after being among the first major restaurant groups in the area to require it back in August. [Washingtonian]
- Is Trump heading to Arlington for Youngkin? [Post]
- A group of protesters is demanding the District extend its rent assistance program, STAY DC, which expired yesterday. [Informer]
- Montgomery County teachers say they’re exhausted and straining under the staffing shortages in the school system. [Post]
- Candidates for Virginia governor are focused on education right now. [NBC Washington]
- Loudoun County’s superintendent is responding to allegations that the school system failed to handle an alleged sexual assault adequately. [WTOP]
- It’s going to be stormy tomorrow. [CWG]
- A longtime Ward 8 organizer is using his experience with COVID to tout the effectiveness of the vaccine. [WCP]
- Northern Virginia Democrats are playing defense leading up to the election next week. [Post]
- ICYMI: The D.C. Council is considering a vaccine mandate for public schools, and many parents and advocates have concerns.
- ICYMI: Need a last-minute Halloween costume idea?
- This Day in DCist: GW launched a program to help COVID long-haulers in the region.
Natalie Delgadillo