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Supporters of Maryland plan for toll lanes on the Beltway, I-270 push for another vote after regional board rejects it; Ex-Prince George's official, sentenced to 45 years for manslaughter, is released after 13; The new face of hunger: Hispanic, employed, but still struggling to feed the family ; D.C.-area forecast: The summer's hottest weather so far through midweek; The mystery that solved itself: Who vandalized D.C.'s beloved Barbie Pond?; The best public pools to visit, based on how you want to spend your day ; Road closures planned in D.C. for July 4 holiday celebrations; U.S. gymnastics, full of star power and potential, selects its team for Tokyo; Nine teachers reflect on a school year like no other ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Essential news and more for DMV residents.     Toni L. Sandys/The Washington Post Cities are making covid-era street changes permanent. Some are facing pushback. The D.C. Council has appealed to the National Park Service to keep cars off a scenic stretch of Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park. By Michael Laris and Luz Lazo ●  Read more »   Supporters of Maryland plan for toll lanes on the Beltway, I-270 push for another vote after regional board rejects it Gov. Larry Hogan is expected to apply political pressure to win support or add mass-transit money to appease critics. By Katherine Shaver ●  Read more »   Ex-Prince George's official, sentenced to 45 years for manslaughter, is released after 13 Keith A. Washington, the county's deputy homeland security official, said two deliverymen attacked him in his home, forcing him to shoot them. A jury didn't believe him, but prosecutors believe he has served enough time. By Tom Jackman ●  Read more »   The new face of hunger: Hispanic, employed, but still struggling to feed the family By Kyle Swenson ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   D.C.-area forecast: The summer's hottest weather so far through midweek Highs are in the 90s and it feels like the triple digits. Stormy and unsettled Thursday through Saturday. By Jason Samenow ●  Read more »   The mystery that solved itself: Who vandalized D.C.'s beloved Barbie Pond? The Wizard of Oz display at the Barbie Pond on Avenue Q was supposed to celebrate D.C.'s gay community during Pride month. When it was destroyed, fans tried to identify the vandal. By Stephanie Lai and Katie Mettler ●  Read more »   The best public pools to visit, based on how you want to spend your day Whether you want to swim laps or relax with a book, we've got a recommendation for you. By Adele Chapin ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Road closures planned in D.C. for July 4 holiday celebrations Several roads in D.C. will be closed for the 4th of July holiday. Here's a list. By Dana Hedgpeth ●  Read more »   U.S. gymnastics, full of star power and potential, selects its team for Tokyo The U.S. Olympic women's gymnastics team was picked after Sunday's qualifying rounds. By Emily Giambalvo ●  Read more »   Nine teachers reflect on a school year like no other Exhausted educators are looking forward to summer and thinking about what they've learned. By Joe Heim ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Coronavirus Updates for news to help you stay safe and informed during the pandemic. Access to all stories in the newsletter is free. Sign up »

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