Local Headlines: Prince George’s residents grapple with ‘senseless’ shootings after summer violence

Fall Out Boy drops out of D.C. leg of Hella Mega Tour, hours before the show begins; 'I wasn't expecting this': Colleges using pandemic funds to clear outstanding student balances; Three people killed in separate shootings in Southeast D.C. amid spate of weekend gun violence; D.C.-area forecast: A hot, sweaty week with late-day storms often in the mix; Latino vaccination rates are high in one Maryland County. A cartoon grandmother helped.; With uptick in enrollment, Howard University braces for housing shortage; Virus caution among residents could slow D.C. area's comeback, Post-Schar School poll finds; As my Post career ends, I remember a historic night in Berlin and dining on birthday goat; At the Citi Open, Jannik Sinner turns back a fierce challenge by Mackenzie McDonald for the title ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Essential news and more for DMV residents.     (Sarah L. Voisin/The Post) Prince George's residents grapple with 'senseless' shootings after summer violence Homicides in 2021 are nearly double what they were at this time in 2020 and 2019, according to data from the police department. By Jasmine Hilton and Katie Mettler ●  Read more »   Fall Out Boy drops out of D.C. leg of Hella Mega Tour, hours before the show begins The cancellation comes after the band dropped out of two previous tour dates because "an individual on the band's team" tested positive for the coronavirus. By Travis M. Andrews ●  Read more »   'I wasn't expecting this': Colleges using pandemic funds to clear outstanding student balances Guidance from the Biden administration is allowing colleges to use their pandemic relief funds to wipe away outstanding balances preventing students from enrolling. By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel ●  Read more »   Three people killed in separate shootings in Southeast D.C. amid spate of weekend gun violence At least six shootings were reported in the city Saturday through early Sunday. By Martin Weil and Nicole Asbury ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   D.C.-area forecast: A hot, sweaty week with late-day storms often in the mix High probably surpass 90 degrees each day until the weekend By Jason Samenow ●  Read more »   Latino vaccination rates are high in one Maryland County. A cartoon grandmother helped. What explains their success? Beyond the longstanding partnership with the Latino Health Initiative and the county's emphasis on multilingual covid-19 resources, many attribute it to Abuelina, who flexes red-trimmed glasses, a gray bob haircut and a commanding presence. By Stephanie Lai ●  Read more »   With uptick in enrollment, Howard University braces for housing shortage A housing shortage at Howard University has left many juniors and seniors scrambling for housing. By Lauren Lumpkin ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Virus caution among residents could slow D.C. area's comeback, Post-Schar School poll finds Coronavirus-related hesitancy to get back to social lives could drag on the economic harm to a central business district reeling from the pandemic. By Luz Lazo and Emily Guskin ●  Read more »   As my Post career ends, I remember a historic night in Berlin and dining on birthday goat With climate change and election denial, the United States may be worse off now than when I joined the newspaper in 1982. Perspective ●  By Robert McCartney ●  Read more »   At the Citi Open, Jannik Sinner turns back a fierce challenge by Mackenzie McDonald for the title The Italian teenager needed three sets but came away with the Citi Open title, his third on the ATP Tour. By Liz Clarke ●  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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