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Metro to Offer Extended Service on Fourth of July

Metro announced that there will be extended service at a number of stations after the Salute to America fireworks display on the National Mall on July 4.

‘Celebrate Fourth of July at Home During Coronavirus Pandemic,’ Says DC Mayor

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser called on residents of the District and visitors to spend this Independence Day at home to avoid the risk of coronavirus exposure.

DC Attorney General Files Lawsuit Against ‘Ghost Gun’ Maker

DC Attorney General Karl Racine has filed a lawsuit against Polymer80, Inc., a company that manufactures guns, for advertising and selling illegal guns.

DC Councilmember Demands Cutting $15 Million From Proposed Police Budget

DC Councilmember Charles Allen called for reducing the proposed budget of the police department by $15 million following the “Defund the Police” campaign.

NPS Restarts Issuing Permits for National Mall Events After COVID-19 Break

The National Park Service is back to issuing permits for public events on the National Mall as of June 24 after a three-month break due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Metro Changes Head of Rail Control Center After Safety Violations

WMATA is moving to get a new leader for its Rail Operations Control Center following a number of safety violations in its rail system.

18th Street in Adams Morgan to Become Pedestrian Zone This Weekend

18th Street NW in Adams Morgan is becoming a pedestrian-only zone to provide extra space for the service of bars and restaurants this weekend.

DC to Remove Homeless People From Northeast Motel

The District of Columbia is preparing to remove families experiencing homelessness from a hotel in July, according to the DC Department of Human Services.