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- U.S. Park Police reports that Hyattsville Mayor Kevin Ward died from a “self-inflicted gunshot wound.” (If you have suicidal thoughts, the number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-8255.) [Post]
- A majority of Virginia school districts are defying Gov. Youngkin’s mask-optional order. [Post]
- A Fredericksburg restaurant owner who defied the mask mandate is now running for state senate. [WUSA9]
- Montgomery County will not implement a vaccine mandate for businesses. [Washingtonian]
- The troubled the D.C. Housing Authority is under review from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. [City Paper]
- President Biden is considering this D.C. judge to serve on the Supreme Court. [Washingtonian]
- Kennedy Center names 50 “cultural leaders,” including nine Washingtonians. [DC Metro]
- The Phillips Collection celebrates a century by centering abstract work by Black artists. [Hyperallergic]
- Expect it to be cold today before Friday’s snow. [CWG]
- ICYMI: Youngkin set up an email “tip line” so parents can report schools and teachers.
- ICYMI: D.C. is getting a new queer bar.
- This Day in DCist: A record number of Senators support D.C. statehood.
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