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Fight over River Farm sale provides public look at nonprofit's private workings; Maryland offers chance at scholarships for teens who get vaccinated; Nikole Hannah-Jones hasn't started teaching at Howard yet. But already, she's imparting lessons.; Video shows Glenn Youngkin saying he can't fully discuss abortion or risk losing independent Virginia voters; Tropical Storm Elsa is tracking toward the Mid-Atlantic: What it means for the D.C. area.; Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in D.C. court; Alexandria will redirect funds from school police to mental health, mentorship programs; Georgetown University evacuates 40 students during structural check of residence hall; Norman Bernstein, D.C. real estate developer and philanthropist, dies at 100; Amtrak signs deal for 83 multi-powered trains. Some will replace rail cars that are 50 years old.; On the house: Wrens are nesting in my backyard bird box. I couldn't be happier.; Delivering a connection with nature to Amazon's HQ2, in the form of a 2.5-acre public garden; Two more apartment buildings coming to National Landing in Arlington, Va. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Essential news and more for DMV residents.     A convenience store advertises the city's lottery. (Jahi Chikwendiu/The Post) Auditor: D.C.'s sports betting company is far behind on requirement to hire locally The District's auditor also found that city agencies tasked with overseeing the company's spending aren't doing so effectively. By Julie Zauzmer ●  Read more »   Fight over River Farm sale provides public look at nonprofit's private workings The proposal rolled on, despite a public outcry, growing internal dissent, an investigation by two attorneys general and opposition from Northern Virginia lawmakers at all levels of government. By Fredrick Kunkle ●  Read more »   Maryland offers chance at scholarships for teens who get vaccinated Twenty 12-to-17-year-olds will be chosen for the prizes, which will cover full tuition and fees at an in-state public university. By Ovetta Wiggins ●  Read more »   Nikole Hannah-Jones hasn't started teaching at Howard yet. But already, she's imparting lessons. The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist is inspiring people of color across the country to know their worth. Perspective ●  By Theresa Vargas ●  Read more »   Video shows Glenn Youngkin saying he can't fully discuss abortion or risk losing independent Virginia voters In surreptitious recording, GOP nominee for governor says he'll go 'on offense' if he wins governor's race. By Gregory S. Schneider ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Tropical Storm Elsa is tracking toward the Mid-Atlantic: What it means for the D.C. area. Heavy rain and strong winds Thursday night probably will be focused east of Interstate 95, where tropical storm watches are in effect. By Jason Samenow ●  Read more »   Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in D.C. court The move was in response to a decision by New York state. By Rachel Weiner ●  Read more »   Alexandria will redirect funds from school police to mental health, mentorship programs The vote by Alexandria City Council caps off a contentious few months of debate on the city's School Resource Officer program. By Teo Armus ●  Read more »   Georgetown University evacuates 40 students during structural check of residence hall The university is renovating the lower level of its New South building. Students will live in a campus hotel for at least a week. By Nick Anderson ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Norman Bernstein, D.C. real estate developer and philanthropist, dies at 100 A friend of Yitzhak Rabin, he championed Jewish causes and housing desegregation. By Harrison Smith ●  Read more »   Amtrak signs deal for 83 multi-powered trains. Some will replace rail cars that are 50 years old. Under the plan announced Wednesday, Amtrak will replace nearly 40 percent of its rail car fleet by 2031 and invest $2 billion in equipment upgrades systemwide. By Luz Lazo ●  Read more »   On the house: Wrens are nesting in my backyard bird box. I couldn't be happier. House wrens are making themselves at home. Catbirds are squawking up a storm. Perspective ●  By John Kelly ●  Read more »   Delivering a connection with nature to Amazon's HQ2, in the form of a 2.5-acre public garden Landscape architect Kate Orff takes inspiration from Rock Creek Park and Great Falls in creating a space filled with native plants, water features and more. By Adrian Higgins ●  Read more »   Two more apartment buildings coming to National Landing in Arlington, Va. TOWN SQUARE | Construction on the apartments is anticipated to begin in early 2022 depending on market conditions. By Michele Lerner ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Local News email alerts for important breaking news email alerts for the D.C. area. Sign up »

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