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Local Police Increase Synagogue Security

D.C. police are increasing security at synagogues, schools, and Jewish community centers after two Israeli Embassy staffers were fatally shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum Wednesday night. The attacker shouted “free, free Palestine.” [WTOP]

Best Parks System In the Nation, Again

D.C. ranked number one in the country for public parks for the fifth year in a row! But cuts to National Parks Service funding may jeopardize that ranking going forward. [City Cast DC 🎧]

DC Job Postings On the Decline

Job postings in D.C. have gone down 17% since inauguration as the Trump administration has cut federal funding and jobs. Nationally, postings are up 7%. [Axios]

WorldPride Grand Marshals

Laverne Cox, Reneé Rapp, and Deacon Maccubbin will be the grand marshals for WorldPride. The three will lead the parade down 14th Street NW on June 7. [Washington Blade]

• Skip the fomo; plan your WorldPride itinerary now. [City Cast DC 🎧]

DC Organization Drops Kennedy Center

Washington Performing Arts — one of D.C.’s largest performing arts organizations — announced it won’t be using the Kennedy Center this season, opting to use other local venues instead. [Washingtonian]

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