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Police Arrest Man Over Shooting, Murdering Homeless People

DC police announced the arrest of a man who is accused of three shooting attacks targeting people experiencing homelessness, and killing two.

DC Public Schools Ends Mask Requirement Next Week

DC Public Schools (DCPS) is making face masks optional for students, staff, and visitors, starting Wednesday, March 16.

DC Police Announces Pledge to Increase Female Officers 

DC police are planning to hire more women officers as part of a new initiative aiming to increase the representation of women in policing.

Smithsonian Announces End of Indoor Mask Mandate for Visitors

Visitors will be able to enter the Smithsonian's museums and the National Zoo without wearing face masks as of Friday, March 11.

DC Moves to Weekly Reporting of COVID-19 Data as Per New Metrics

DC Health will now publish the city's COVID-19 case rate, hospital admissions, and deaths once a week, instead of every weekday.

T-Mobile Users Should Take Action After Data Hack, DC AG Warns

DC Attorney General Karl Racine said a consumer alert that victims of last year's T-Mobile data breach should take steps to avoid identity theft.

Cherry Blossom Peak in DC Expected From March 22 Through March 25

The day the District's Yoshino cherry blossoms reach peak bloom is predicted to be between March 22 and March 25 this year.

DC Chef José Andrés Steps Up to Feed Ukrainian Refugees

DC chef and humanitarian José Andrés took his nonprofit World Central Kitchen to the Ukraine-Poland border to offer hot meals to refugees.