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D.C.'s problems with vacant, blighted properties haven't gone away, residents and officials say; Kensington woman arrested on a charge of killing her 92-year-old roommate; D.C. rejects proposal for free Circulator bus rides, saying tourists and wealthy neighborhoods would benefit most; Judge orders ex-Virginia cop charged in Capitol riot to stay in jail for hoarding firearms; New Lafayette Square marker highlights role of slavery in building White House; A 25-foot Native American totem pole arrives in D.C. after a journey to sacred lands across U.S.; D.C.-area forecast: Steamy with chance of severe, late-day storms; cool front lowers humidity Friday ; Rising virus rates in D.C., Alexandria have officials considering mask mandates anew; At doggie daycare, a pandemic puppy spends his first day without mom and dad; Four people shot in Southeast Washington; As Washington begins training camp, Ron Rivera preaches maturity and consistency; Some owners go to extraordinary lengths to accommodate their finicky cats ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Essential news and more for DMV residents.     Lightning from storm approaching Arlington from Maryland Wednesday. (wolfpackWX/Flickr) More than 11,000 customers in Northern Virginia without power after overnight storm Forecasters say more severe weather is possible in the late afternoon Thursday. By Dana Hedgpeth ●  Read more »   D.C.'s problems with vacant, blighted properties haven't gone away, residents and officials say Thousands of properties in the District are vacant or in need of repairs, but the city has lost out on millions in tax revenue because it is not charging the owners the higher tax rate for blighted properties. By Stephanie Lai ●  Read more »   Kensington woman arrested on a charge of killing her 92-year-old roommate Montgomery County police said 26-year-old admitted to the killing after she called 911. By Clarence Williams ●  Read more »   D.C. rejects proposal for free Circulator bus rides, saying tourists and wealthy neighborhoods would benefit most The council's decision comes as momentum for free and reduced fares has spread in the Washington region and across the nation. By Luz Lazo ●  Read more »   Judge orders ex-Virginia cop charged in Capitol riot to stay in jail for hoarding firearms Thomas Robertson, formerly with the Rocky Mount police, is expected to face new felony charges, according to prosecutors. By Rachel Weiner ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   New Lafayette Square marker highlights role of slavery in building White House Two other markers address Jacqueline Kennedy's role in preserving the square and its history as a venue for protests. By Joe Heim ●  Read more »   A 25-foot Native American totem pole arrives in D.C. after a journey to sacred lands across U.S. Native Americans carved a 5,000-pound totem pole as part of an effort to save sacred tribal lands. By Dana Hedgpeth ●  Read more »   D.C.-area forecast: Steamy with chance of severe, late-day storms; cool front lowers humidity Friday Saturday is a real winner. By David Streit ●  Read more »   Rising virus rates in D.C., Alexandria have officials considering mask mandates anew Officials in Washington-area jurisdictions are watching community spread and could revisit pandemic restrictions. By Lola Fadulu and Stephanie Lai ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   At doggie daycare, a pandemic puppy spends his first day without mom and dad Dogs, once the source of pandemic joy for so many, are presenting new challenges as pet parents prepare to return to offices. Dog day care services have reported spikes in business. By Emily Davies ●  Read more »   Four people shot in Southeast Washington D.C. police said three men and a woman were conscious and breathing following attack. By Clarence Williams ●  Read more »   As Washington begins training camp, Ron Rivera preaches maturity and consistency Washington's head coach outlined what he's looking for out of his team as practices begin, and said he liked what he saw out of rookie linebacker Jamin Davis, the team's first-round pick. By Nicki Jhabvala ●  Read more »   Some owners go to extraordinary lengths to accommodate their finicky cats When it comes to demanding felines, it's meow or never. Perspective ●  By John Kelly ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Capital Weather Gang morning forecast for Your daily forecast and important weather updates, every day at the break of dawn. From Capital Weather Gang experts. Sign up »

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