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Google Launches Crowdsourced Transit App Pigeon in Washington DC

Pigeon, a crowdsourced transit app developed by Google’s Area 120 lab, has been rolled out Tuesday in Washington, D.C., along with four other cities.

DC Needs to Regulate Electric Scooters, Councilmember Says

D.C. Councilmember Mary Cheh emphasized the need for strict regulation on the use of electric scooters during a D.C. Council hearing on Monday.

Three Gay Men Attacked in Northwest DC, Treated at Hospital

Three gay men were physically attacked on the 1400 block of P Street in Northwest D.C. by a person, who used homophobic language, on the Halloween night and received treatment at a hospital due to injuries.

Jane Fonda Jailed Overnight After Attending Climate Change Protest

Jane Fonda was arrested Friday for the fourth week in a row outside the U.S. Capitol Hill during a climate action. This time she spent a night in jail.

Demolition Work Nears for McMillan Site Ahead of Redevelopment

The area of the planned McMillan development is expected to proceed with limited demolition work in a few months, after a years-long legal battle fought by local activists.

Jefferson Memorial Gets $10 Million Donation from Billionaire, Adds New Museum

The Jefferson Memorial is set to be renovated and get a state-of-the-art museum, following its acceptance of $10 million from billionaire David Rubenstein.

FBI Warns DC Residents of ‘Fake Police Phone Calls’ from Scammers

The FBI Washington Field Office issued a statement Wednesday, saying that there has been a rise in phone calls carried out by scammers posing as local or federal law enforcement officers.

DC Celebrates First World Series Title Won by Nationals

D.C. residents have rejoiced at the championship of the Washington Nationals in the 2019 World Series, after over 80 years.