🏠 New Foggy Bottom shelter finally opening

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Foggy Bottom Unhoused Shelter Opening

The Aston – a former George Washington University dorm turned unhoused shelter – is opening in October after being delayed nine months. The 200-person facility is a specialty shelter for families and the medically vulnerable. [The GW Hatchet]

• The shelter is a controversial addition to the neighborhood, with some residents saying it will disrupt fancy nearby businesses and harm tourism. [City Cast DC 🎧]

ANC Commissioner Charged With Fraud

Ward 8 ANC Commissioner Clayton Rosenberg was charged with wire fraud and sentenced to five years in prison. He made fake applications to multiple COVID-19 relief programs, then used the profits to buy luxury vehicles and $1,800 in beard care products. [ABC7 News]

VIDA Hits Pause On Locker Room Cams

VIDA Fitness is pausing its plans to install surveillance cameras in men's locker rooms after public outcry said they were “creepy” and an invasion of privacy. The gym says they are necessary to prevent its ongoing theft problem. [WUSA9]

WaPo Cuts Local Arts Coverage

The Washington Post is cutting its regional arts column. The last one will run on Aug. 25. This comes shortly after the newspaper's new CEO Will Lewis said they will be refocusing on local news. But, haven’t seen much of that yet 🤔 [BmoreArt]

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