😢 1 in 5 residents consider leaving DC

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DOGE Cuts Could Prompt Mass Exodus From DC

A recent poll reveals that 45% of local residents from households affected by federal layoffs are struggling to pay bills on time. Many are now considering relocating due to economic uncertainty and job instability. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Bowser's Approval Rises

Mayor Muriel Bowser’s approval rating has climbed to 53% after it hit a decade-low last year. The boost comes as D.C. residents report feeling less concerned about crime and more concerned about federal interference. [Washington Post🔒]

Trump Ally's D.C. Bar Bid Stirs Legal Community

Brad Bondi, the brother of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, is one of two candidates running for president of the D.C. Bar. While Bondi maintains his campaign is nonpartisan, his run has prompted worries over potential politicization of the organization. [Axios]

RFK Jr. Swims in Sewage-Tainted Rock Creek

On Mother's Day, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared photos of himself swimming with his grandchildren in Rock Creek, despite the National Park Service's ban due to high bacteria levels. The creek's contamination stems from outdated sewer infrastructure. [Washingtonian]

Annual Point-in-Time Count Shows Homelessness Down

There’s been a 9% decrease in homelessness over the past year — a big turnaround following two years of increases. The decline is attributed to proactive measures such as early intervention programs, increased shelter capacity, and more housing vouchers. [Washington Post🔒]

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