🐘 Is NoVa the new GOP hangout?

What's CITY Talking About?

Ongoing Foggy Bottom-West End ANC Drama

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2A is bracing for the likely inauguration of two controversial write-in candidates: libertarian-turned-MAGA conspiracy theorist Bruce Majors and ex-“smut king” Dennis Sobin. Critics worry they could turn on the area’s new homeless shelter. [Washington City Paper, Washington Post 🔒]

Judge Confirms Illegality of Ride-Hailing App Empower

A second Superior Court judgement requires Empower to cease operations within the District, agreeing with previous orders and fines from the Dept. of For-Hire Vehicles that Empower has evaded rideshare regulations to gain a competitive edge. [Washington Post 🔒]

• Related: Empower claims to be cheaper for passengers and more driver-friendly. Critics say it’s a menace. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Funds For Nats Park & Capital One Arena

The D.C. Council has moved forward funding legislation for upgrades and maintenance to Nationals Park, alongside advancing a $515 million package of public funds for renovations to Capital One Arena. [Washington Post 🔒]

VA Gov. Wants Trump Staffers

Governor Glenn Youngkin is pitching Northern Virginia to future Trump staffers with promises of “a great quality of life,” top-tier schools, and lower income taxes. [Axios]

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