Amanda Michelle Gomez- Broccoli City Festival says rapper Wale will perform (and headline) after they worked through their “miscommunication.” [Hip Hop Wired]
- Ward 3 is getting its first affordable housing project backed by D.C.’s housing production trust fund. [Post]
- Arlington launches seated scooters. [ARLnow]
- D.C. pledges to create 10 miles of protected bike lanes in 2022. [Post]
- Prince William County Public Schools staff may get a 7% pay increase. [WTOP]
- Law enforcement in D.C. and Prince George’s County will begin sharing information to reduce carjackings. [NBC4]
- Locals explain why they quit their jobs during the pandemic. [730 DC]
- Republican members of Congress eat burgers at The Big Board, the bar skirting D.C.’s mask and vaccine mandates, in a show of solidarity. [Washingtonian]
- D.C. TikTok-ers offer Valentine’s Day ideas. [Axios DC]
- Expect rain through the end of the week. [CWG]
- ICYMI: Another lawsuit was filed against Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s mask-optional order.
- ICYMI: D.C. Mayoral Candidate Robert White is making investments in violence interruption programs a key part of his campaign.
- This Day in DCist: Montgomery County moved to reopen indoor dining, nearly one year into the pandemic.
The Kennedy Center is dropping its mask requirement starting Oct. 18, 2022.
