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Mayor Bowser Declares Migrant Emergency, Establishes New Office 

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public emergency due to the massive number of migrants who arrived in the District from Arizona and Texas. 

National Air And Space Museum to Make Free Entry Passes Available 

The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum will release free timed-entry passes online starting September 14. 

Police Find Dead Body in Burning Car in Northwest Washington

DC police are investigating the death of a man found in a burning SUV in the District's Brightwood Park neighborhood.

Metro to Bring Back More 7000-Series Railcars After Inspection

Metro will restore up to 20 of its 7000-series trains per day, which is expected to increase levels of rail service, starting September 12. 

Omicron COVID-19 Boosters to Be Available in DC This Week

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that COVID-19 booster shots developed against the Omicron variant will be available starting September 7.

DC Auditor Accused of Money Laundering in Online Romance Scam

A financial auditor for the DC government is facing money laundering charges involving an online romance scam in a federal criminal complaint.

DC Attorney General Awards $150,000 to Nonprofits Working for Migrants

DC Attorney General Karl Racine's office is granting $150,000 to six local nonprofit organizations that support migrants bused to the city.

National Book Festival to Take Place at DC Convention Center 

The National Book Festival will take place fully in-person at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in the District on September 3.