Local Headlines: During annual week of celebration at Howard University, student protests gain momentum

D.C. Council member Kenyan McDuffie running for attorney general; Republicans from Western Maryland ask for their counties to be added to West Virginia; 'Tireless advocate' Argelia Rodriguez, who helped transform college prospects for D.C. students, is stepping down; Montgomery County draws up new district map that reflects surge in racial diversity; Retired FBI official stepped up when he saw a shortage of school bus drivers; D.C.-area forecast: Cooler air takes over as fall weather returns to the region; Judge orders accused wife in Navy spy case to remain in jail; Family of Karon Hylton, moped rider killed during police chase, sues D.C. and officers; Biden to campaign with McAuliffe in home stretch of Virginia governor's race; Capitals' strong start continues with a convincing win over the Devils ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Essential news and more for DMV residents.     (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for The Post) During annual week of celebration at Howard University, student protests gain momentum Howard Homecoming has returned this year with some in-person events. But, looming over the festivities is a protest over housing and student representation now in its second week. By Lauren Lumpkin ●  Read more »   D.C. Council member Kenyan McDuffie running for attorney general McDuffie has represented Ward 5 on the council since 2012. By Michael Brice-Saddler ●  Read more »   Republicans from Western Maryland ask for their counties to be added to West Virginia One lawmaker said the letters reflect frustration with the state legislature controlled by Democrats. By Ovetta Wiggins, Rebecca Tan and Rachel Chason ●  Read more »   'Tireless advocate' Argelia Rodriguez, who helped transform college prospects for D.C. students, is stepping down Rodriguez, who launched DC-CAP in 1999, oversaw a transformation of college-going culture in the nation's capital. By Vanessa G. Sánchez ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Montgomery County draws up new district map that reflects surge in racial diversity By Rebecca Tan ●  Read more »   Retired FBI official stepped up when he saw a shortage of school bus drivers "I feel the same sense of duty," he said about his current and former jobs. By Sydney Page ●  Read more »   D.C.-area forecast: Cooler air takes over as fall weather returns to the region We've got a generally nice weekend ahead, with clouds and breezes mostly behaving. Rain chances increase early next week. By A. Camden Walker ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Judge orders accused wife in Navy spy case to remain in jail Diana Toebbe loses bid to be home with her children while awaiting trial. By Devlin Barrett ●  Read more »   Family of Karon Hylton, moped rider killed during police chase, sues D.C. and officers A lawyer for Hilton's family said D.C. police have long targeted black motorcycle riders, and Hilton was aware of that when he fled. By Tom Jackman ●  Read more »   Biden to campaign with McAuliffe in home stretch of Virginia governor's race McAuliffe put out the welcome mat out for a battered Biden in a way Youngkin won't for Trump. By Laura Vozzella ●  Read more »   Capitals' strong start continues with a convincing win over the Devils Anthony Mantha gets the visitors going early and Daniel Sprong's highlight-reel breakaway in the second period turns the momentum. By Samantha Pell ●  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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