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Ward 8 Preps For Special Election

Several activists in Ward 8 are preparing for a special election, even though Councilmember Trayon White won his third term with about 76% of the vote. White has been federally charged with bribery, and campaigners say they want to be prepared if he’s kicked off DC Council. [City Paper, City Cast DC 🎧]

Weekend Metro Delays

Expect some metro delays this weekend. Starting tomorrow morning, Green and Yellow lines will only run every 12 minutes and the Red line will be shut down between Medical Center and Grosvenor-Strathmore. [WMATA]

DC’s Trumpiest Neighborhood

Shockingly, D.C.’s Trumpiest neighborhood isn’t Navy Yard; it’s Hill East, a residential neighborhood close to RFK stadium. 22% of Hill East residents voted for Trump, versus 6.6% of total D.C. residents. [Axios]

Will DC Council Fund I-83?

I-83 passed, meaning voters want D.C. to adopt ranked choice voting and semi-open primaries. But first, D.C. Council has to fund and implement the idea, something Chairman Phil Mendelson and several councilmembers are not thrilled about. [City Cast DC 🔒]

DC Rainless Streak Breaks Record

D.C. is experiencing a record-breaking dry spell, pushing much of the region into drought. On Wednesday, it passed the previous longest streak of 34 days, set in 2007. [Washington Post 🔒]

DC Insider Trivia

Everyone knows the Washington Monument is the tallest structure in D.C. but what is the tallest habitable building in the District?

1. The Cairo
2. Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
3. Old Post Office Building
4. The National Cathedral

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