Breakfast links: Officer, suspect are dead after a man rammed his car into a Capitol barricade Friday
The US Capitol behind security fencing in January by angela n. licensed under Creative Commons.
Capitol Police officer, suspect dead following US Capitol attack
A Capitol Police officer was killed and a second officer was injured after a suspect rammed a vehicle into a security checkpoint at the US Capitol on Friday afternoon. The suspect was shot by police and later died. (Elliot C. Williams, Rachel Sadon / DCist)
Appeal to stop construction of Gaithersburg Wawa falls flat
Builders of a Gaithersburg Wawa have won the latest round of legal back-and-forth about whether the project conforms with the master plan and with the neighborhood’s character. (Dan Schere / Bethesda Beat. Tip: Chester B.)
Construction begins on 808-unit Crystal City development
Construction has started on 1900 Crystal Drive, two apartment towers in Crystal City that will have a combined 808 rental units as well as street-level retail. The project also includes enhanced streetscapes and park space. (Jo DeVoe / ARLnow)
Motorist injures US Park Police officer near Thomas Circle
A motorist struck a US Park Police officer on 14th Street NW near Thomas Circle early Monday morning. The officer was treated for his injuries before being released. (Acacia James / WTOP)
DC appoints its first chief equity officer
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has appointed Amber Hewitt to be the District’s first Chief Equity Officer. Hewitt, who previously served as director of health equity at Families USA, will be in charge of addressing racial health disparities. (Debbie Truong / DCist)
Transformers can’t transform Georgetown, board rules
The Old Georgetown Board says two large Transformer statues in front of a residence go against the neighborhood’s historic character and can’t stay. Some members support keeping the statues, as long as they are temporary. (Martin Austermuhle / DCist. Tip: Chester B.)
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