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DC readies summer crackdown as feds boost force for America 250 celebrations
politics10 days ago

DC readies summer crackdown as feds boost force for America 250 celebrations

The Justice Department will prosecute parents of teenagers who violate DC’s curfew under a local law as part of a broader federal crime surge in the capital ahead of summer America 250th birthday celebrations. Officials said about 1,500 National Guard troops would be added to bring total to roughly 5,000, along with enhanced FBI and U.S. Marshals support. Local lawmakers have stalled on an emergency youth curfew; the Council’s longer-term measure awaits congressional review and would tighten weekend curfews and zones, leaving a gap this summer while federal action looms.

via The Washington Post|
#america250#curfew#dc
Trump-backed DC July 4 fireworks chase world-record spectacle
politics11 days ago

Trump-backed DC July 4 fireworks chase world-record spectacle

Trump allies are pushing to break the Guinness World Record for the largest fireworks display in Washington, D.C., planning more than 810,904 fireworks over about 30 minutes for a July 4 show tied to the Freedom 250 initiative. The White House-backed effort will be treated as a National Special Security Event, with the Secret Service coordinating heightened security and a public-private funding model; questions remain about costs and taxpayer involvement.

via Axios|
#dc#fireworks#freedom-250
Florida activist extends protest atop DC's Frederick Douglass Bridge
politics21 days ago

Florida activist extends protest atop DC's Frederick Douglass Bridge

Florida-based activist Guido Reichstadter says he may stay on top of the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, DC for another day as supporters gather and authorities monitor; he reportedly charged his phone to prolong the protest, which he describes as a nonviolent demonstration against the Iran war, with traffic impacts and ongoing rescue coordination.

via WTOP|
#dc#frederick-douglass-bridge#iran-war
DC’s Frederick Douglass Bridge Reopens as Climber Maintains Barricade on Arch
local23 days ago

DC’s Frederick Douglass Bridge Reopens as Climber Maintains Barricade on Arch

A man climbed the Frederick Douglass Bridge in Washington, D.C., triggering a barricade situation that disrupted traffic on South Capitol Street. Outbound lanes have reopened, but one inbound lane remains blocked as authorities monitor the scene with a high-angle rescue team. The climber, identified as Guido Reichstadter, remains atop the bridge into Saturday, and traffic near Nationals Park continues to be affected. The incident echoes a prior occupation of the bridge in 2022; DDOT had considered safety measures but did not install them. This is a developing story.

via WTOP|
#barricade#climber#dc
DC-area measles resurgent with travel-linked case and transit exposure alerts
health24 days ago

DC-area measles resurgent with travel-linked case and transit exposure alerts

Two measles cases have been confirmed in the DC area (one in DC and another linked to travel through Dulles), with exposure alerts at Dulles Airport and on multiple Metro lines and buses; health officials urge 21-day monitoring and checking vaccination status, noting measles’ high contagiousness and that vaccination is the best protection. Nationwide, outbreaks are rising with more than 1,814 cases through April and roughly 2,300 cases reported in 2025.

via WTOP|
#dc#exposure#health
Park Police Officer Shot in DC Ambush, Suspects At Large
local2 months ago

Park Police Officer Shot in DC Ambush, Suspects At Large

A U.S. Park Police officer was ambushed and shot in Southeast Washington, D.C., while driving an unmarked vehicle. He was airlifted to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two Black male suspects fled; no arrests have been made. Federal and D.C. police are assisting in the investigation, which remains ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact police.

via WTOP|
#ambush#dc#false
DC to pull 0.75-mile 15th Street bike lane ahead of cherry blossoms
politics2 months ago

DC to pull 0.75-mile 15th Street bike lane ahead of cherry blossoms

The National Park Service will remove DC's 0.75-mile protected bike lane on 15th Street NW, a decision tied to major cherry-blossom events and federal planning, despite a DDOT study showing the lane reduced crashes; local officials and bike advocates criticize the move as unsafe and likely to increase congestion, with protests and a potential lawsuit planned.

via The 51st|
#bike-lane#cherry-blossoms#dc
Defense argues Trump Jan. 6 pardon should cover pipe-bomb suspect near Capitol
politics2 months ago

Defense argues Trump Jan. 6 pardon should cover pipe-bomb suspect near Capitol

Lawyers for Brian Cole, charged with transporting an explosive device near the Capitol complex on Jan. 5–6, 2021, contend that Trump’s blanket Jan. 6 pardon should cover him, arguing his conduct was tied to the events at the Capitol and that the devices did not explode or injure anyone; they compare his case to others who were pardoned or had sentences commuted, while the White House has not commented and Cole remains detained awaiting trial.

via NBC News|
#dc#federal-court#jan6
DC measles exposure prompts regional health alert as cases surface
health3 months ago

DC measles exposure prompts regional health alert as cases surface

DC health officials warn of possible measles exposure after three contagious cases linked to sites in the District and Northern Virginia, including Catholic University and major transit hubs, with Virginia reporting a preschool-age case. The exposure window spans late January into early February, and officials list dozens of potential exposure sites (ranging from a shrine and university buildings to trains and Reagan National Airport). Anyone who may have been exposed is urged to call DC Health at 844-493-2652 for guidance; public health officials emphasize measles’ high contagion rate and that vaccination greatly reduces risk.

via The Washington Post|
#dc#exposure-sites#health