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Beware, Carjackings Are Up

Carjackings are dramatically increasing across the DMV. In fact, D.C. now averages one reported carjacking per day. Most of the carjackings occur in Wards 5, 7, and 8, along the border with Prince George’s County. [Washington Post 🔒]

• We’ve been monitoring the rising carjacking stats for a while as the numbers have grown steadily every year since 2018. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Bikes are Booming!

Capital Bikeshare had its highest ridership month ever in May, with a record 428,000 rides. Also, a third of rides last month were on e-bikes, the highest proportion in Capital Bike history. [DCist]

DC Chef Wins James Beard Award

Rob Rubba, the chef at Oyster Oyster, won a prestigious James Beard Award on Monday night. Taking home the award for Outstanding Chef, Rubba’s win was the first for D.C. in four years. He’s known for his focus on sustainable cooking. [Axios DC]

New Cap For Rent Increases

D.C. Council unanimously approved a new cap on rent increases for senior citizens and in rent-controlled units. The bill caps increases for seniors at 4% a year and 6% for rent-controlled units. The change comes in response to outcry over the 8.9% cap D.C. Council passed earlier this year. [Twitter]

Metro Shooter Walks Free

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for D.C. will not to charge the FBI agent who fatally shot a man in Metro Center station back in December. The office says the off-duty agent saw 28-year-old Troy Bullock challenge someone to a fight, tried to intervene, and ended up killing him. Prosecutors say they can’t prove the officer “used excessive force under the circumstances.” [DCist]

What To Do

🍷 Aperitivo Hour | Wednesday | 6 - 8 p.m.

Join Sonny’s Wine Club to taste a selection of red, white, skin contact, and sparkling natural wines. [Park View, $10]

🌊  Anacostia River Restoration | Thursday | 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Learn about and provide feedback on strategies for improving water quality, wildlife habitat, equitable access, and public amenities on the river. [Online, Free]

🐟  Fish Rubbing | Thursday | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Learn the traditional Japanese art of Gyotaku, or fish rubbing, at the National History Museum for World Oceans Day. Unclear if live fish are involved. [National Mall, $30]

🍑  Booty Rex Party | Friday | 8 p.m.

This annual queer Pride party at Black Cat has DJs, performers, live drummers, and a wide-open dance floor. [U Street Corridor, $20]

Today on City Cast

The Chaotic Phasing-Out of the Tipped Minimum Wage

D.C. residents voted to phase out the tipped minimum wage, and it’s finally now happening, but it’s confusing. What’s happening to prices? What does the service charge mean? And are you still supposed to tip? Jessica Sidman from Washingtonian is here to walk us through it all.