⛔ Inauguration metro closures

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What Is Biden’s Local Legacy?

Biden only has a couple of days left in office. There’s been much chatter about what he’s accomplished in his term nationwide, but unlike previous administrations, he seems to have had a light footprint on the District itself. What did the president change in D.C.? [City Cast DC 🎧]

MD Plans to Increase Tax On Wealthy

Gov. Wes Moore hopes to tackle Maryland’s looming $3 billion budget deficit with higher income taxes for millionaires. He is also proposing $2 billion in cuts, specifically to climate initiatives and government inefficiency. [Washington Post 🔒]

‘Resist’ Spice Packets Land on DC Doorsteps

Penzeys Spices is sending out one million free surprise packets of "Resist!" seasoning to D.C.-area homes this month as a type of Trump resistance swag. The Wisconsin-based company has stores in Falls Church and Rockville. [Axios]

• Related: Overall, resistance to Trump is looking a bit different this time around. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Gay Police Captain Sues MPD

Captain Paul Hrebenak is suing the Metropolitan Police Department for allegedly illegally demoting him and harassing him for taking parental leave. The case states that straight officers often take this same type of leave without any repercussions. [Washington Blade]

Inauguration Hotel Rooms at 70% Capacity

D.C. hotels are 70% booked for inauguration, and many available rooms cost upwards of $1000 per night. For Trump's first inauguration, hotel bookings were at 94%. [WTOP]

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