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New Tax Introduced on Sodas and Sugary Drinks in District

The DC Council saw a controversial new bill that would place a higher tax on sodas and other sugary drinks introduced on Tuesday.
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Former DC School Teacher Accused of Sexually Abusing Underage Student

A former DC public school teacher was arrested on a child sex abuse charge in connection with a 2015 incident.
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Building in Northeast Collapsed, DC Fire and EMS Says

A building collapsed in Northeast DC, blocking a side street with debris, Sunday night according to the DC Fire and EMS.
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Cherry Blossoms Reach Peak Bloom at Tidal Basin Sooner Than Expected

The Yoshino cherry trees along DC's Tidal Basin have reached peak bloom, the National Park Service (NPS) announced on Sunday, March 28.
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DC Denied Being Part of FEMA’s Pilot Community Vaccine Center Program

The District has been denied entry into a pilot community vaccination center program by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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DC Mayor Supports Local Businesses With $795K in Grants

DC Mayor's Office announced on Thursday that the city has awarded 106 local businesses with $7,500 under its Robust Retail Grants program.
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DC Auditor Finds ‘Serious Lapses’ in MPD’s Investigations of Police Killings

The DC Auditor released a report that indicates DC police failed to thoroughly investigate some incidents involving use of deadly force.
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DC’s 911 Dispatchers to Receive Better Geographical Training After Failures

The District's 911 call takers will be given 10 times the amount of training they previously took on local geography following criticism.
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