- Donald Trump backed Maryland gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox. [Maryland Matters]
- ANC Commissioner Joel Castón was released from prison after 27 years of incarceration. [@Georgetownpji]
- Mask wearing in Virginia has declined in recent months. [Virginia Mercury]
- A Virginia hospital has seen a surge in children sick with a COVID-related illness. [WTOP]
- A developer backed out of a deal to purchase land that contains a former African American cemetery in Montgomery County. [WTOP]
- Enrique Tarrio won’t be released early from the D.C. Jail. [NBC 4]
- Social Beast and Mijita, a two-in-one concept in Glover Park, is closing next Tuesday. [Washingtonian]
- Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White criticized D.C.’s parking enforcement in a pitch to secure donations for his mayoral campaign. [WCP]
- Montgomery County’s recently reinstated mask mandate could be lifted in January if vaccination rates hold. [Bethesda Beat]
- It’s sunny and cold today. [CWG]
- ICYMI: Metro’s reduced service will continue through the end of the year.
- ICYMI: A D.C. Superior Court judge extended the suspension of the ‘speedy trial’ rule until next year, despite concerns over D.C. Jail conditions.
- This Day in DCist: Reddit banned a subreddit dedicated to harassing Comet Ping Pong.
Colleen Grablick