Breakfast links: When social distancing isn’t enough
Health experts challenge America’s coronavirus fatigue
Public health experts are calling for more nuanced guidelines to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Some experts are recommending harm reduction, a pragmatic model associated with reducing the negative consequences of drugs. (Catesby Holmes / CityLab)
House plans to rebuild America with $1.5 trillion bill
Despite Republican objections, the House passed an infrastructure bill that will focus on the country’s roads and bridges, transit, housing, environmental issues, and more. (Michael Laris / Post)
Southeast comes closer to getting a new hospital
The DC Council’s health committee unanimously approved a legislation that proposes a partnership with the majority owner of George Washington University Hospital to operate a new community hospital on the St. Elizabeths East campus. (Sara Gilgore / Business Journal)
Activists reflect on the desegregation of Glen Echo Park
On June 30, 1960, Black college students began protesting the “whites only” policy at Glen Echo Park. On the 60th anniversary, activists reflect on the nine-week movement that led to desegregation of the park in March 1961. (Heather Graf / WJLA)
Confederate monument topples in Richmond
Hundreds gathered to watch crews take down a statue of Gen. Stonewall Jackson on Monument Avenue in Richmond. (Laura Vozzella and Gregory S. Schneider / Post)
What’s happening this July Fourth?
With an ongoing pandemic, it may be hard to know when, where, and how to celebrate July 4th this year. WAMU gives a rundown of what’s canceled and what’s still happening this holiday weekend. (Colleen Grablick / WAMU)
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