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DC to Send Mental Health Crisis Experts to Some 911 Calls Instead of Police

DC is launching a pilot program that will shift 911 calls about mental health crises from a police dispatch to behavioral health experts.
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AT&T to Pay $1.5 Million for Overcharging DC for Telecom Services

AT&T agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle a lawsuit, in which it was accused of overcharging District taxpayers.
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Fully Vaccinated DC Residents No Longer Required to Wear Masks, Social Distance

DC residents do not have to maintain a social distance or wear face coverings anymore if they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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70 Percent of District Gas Stations Out of Gas, Data Shows

Washington DC is still suffering gas shortages due to the attack on Colonial Pipeline, with 70 percent of gas stations currently affected.
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Palestinian Nakba Day Commemorated in DC Amid Israeli Aggression

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered near the National Mall Saturday to commemorate Nakba Day and show solidarity with Palestinians.
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DC Police Looking for Two Women Over Theft of $10,000 Worth of Gucci Bags

Two women are accused of stealing $10,000 worth of Gucci bags from a store in the District's Chinatown last month.
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National Zoo Releases Free Entry Passes Ahead of May 21 Reopening

The Smithsonian's National Zoo is making available free timed-entry passes beginning May 14 in advance of its reopening on May 21.
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Low-Income DC Residents to Get Free or Subsidized Home Internet

Low-income DC residents will be able to access free and subsidized internet service at home under a $3.2 billion federal program.
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