Amanda Michelle Gomez- D.C.’s most prominent chefs are preparing a #ChefsForUkraine fundraising dinner scheduled for March 21. [Washingtonian]
- The first of 11 Jan. 6 defendants enters a guilty plea. [WUSA9]
- Thousands more Afghan refugees will arrive at a new processing center in Loudoun County. [Post]
- New poll: Half of Virginians said they approve of Gov. Glenn Youngkin and his handling of COVID-19. [Post]
- The Virginia legislature approved all of Youngkin’s cabinet nominees except for Andrew Wheeler, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency administrator under Trump. [NBC4]
- Maryland is also vying to house a new Washington Commanders Stadium. [WUSA9]
- The D.C. Council wants Mayor Bowser to use the city’s $900 million in unallocated money on emergency rental assistance, COVID-19 safety in schools, and violence prevention. [Street Sense]
- City Paper’s longtime food writer Laura Hayes resigns for new adventures. [City Paper]
- Expect today’s weather to be more breezy today but with a fair amount of sun. [CWG]
- ICYMI: Many private-sector workers in D.C. will soon get 12 weeks of paid leave.
- ICYMI: A new lawsuit accuses D.C. officials of withholding records on how police use social media for investigations.
- This Day in DCist: The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission finds Metro continues to ignore proper safety procedures.
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