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Unhoused Youth Remain On Street

Only 2% of unhoused young adults who receive city services were actually housed in the 2022 fiscal year. This is despite an infusion of vouchers meant to address the rising houselessness crisis. D.C. has been more successful at housing families than single adults and youth.  [Washington Post 🔒]

• Related: Marissa Lang (author of the above piece) told us the city’s failure to provide shelter for youth is largely because of a shortage of social workers. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Chipotle Child Labor Suit

Chipotle Mexican Grill must pay D.C. $322,400 for violating local child labor laws. The District found over 800 potential violations of child labor laws at Chipotle over the past three years, including having minors working after 10 p.m., more than six consecutive days in a week, and more than eight hours per day. Chipotle says the settlement is not an admission of guilt and continues to deny the allegations. [DCist]

Three Teens Killed This Weekend

A 17-year-old girl was killed in a stabbing at the 14th Street NW McDonalds this weekend. A 16-year-old female suspect has been arrested for the killing. Additionally, on Friday and Saturday, two 18-year-olds were shot in unrelated instances. These murders bring the number of homicides in D.C. to 175 this year.  [Washington Post 🔒]

• Related: Youth violence is on the rise throughout the city. Here’s what officials are doing about it. [City Cast DC 🎧]

What To Do

👾 AI's Promise and Perils | Tuesday | 6 p.m.

Chat about how artificial intelligence can be used for good rather than harm, with robotics professor Mary Cummings. [$15, Penn Quarter]

🎷 DC Jazz Fest | Wednesday - Sunday | Varies

This city-wide jazz celebration features dozens of performances around the city, culminating in a big live festival at The Wharf this weekend. [Varies]

🧺 Summer in the Parks | Thursday | 6 - 8 p.m.

Bring a picnic and enjoy family games, music from DJ Lance Reynolds, and other activities at Fort Slocum Mini Oasis. [Free, Manor Park]

Today on City Cast

D.C.'s Troubled 911 System Has Fatal Consequences

D.C.’s 911 call center is back under scrutiny after a dispatcher error delayed the emergency response to the flooded District Dogs daycare, resulting in 10 dogs’ deaths. Veteran journalist Dave Statter has covered the call center’s troubles for decades, and he tells us why it’s such a mess.