Bowser ‘grateful’ for more law enforcement

What's CITY Talking About?

Bowser Plays Safe In Takeover Update

At a press conference yesterday Mayor Bowser said she was grateful for additional law enforcement provided by Trump, sidestepping the question of whether she thinks the takeover will be extended. She also released data showing crime was down during the surge. [NBC4]

More Local Takeover Updates

• D.C.’s Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced a bill that would make the National Guard wear body cameras similar to the ones MPD uses. [WJLA]
• Federal prosecutors failed to secure an indictment against the man who threw a Subway sandwich at a cop on U Street NW. [Washingtonian]
• With 13 judicial vacancies, D.C.'s court system is bursting at the seams trying to keep up with hundreds of new criminal prosecutions since Trump’s takeover. [NBC4]

DC Looks To Waive Tree Removal Fees for Commanders

D.C. Council and Mayor Bowser want to waive tree removal fines, totalling $1 million, for the Commanders to raze over 30 heritage trees near the stadium. Heritage trees measure more than 100 inches around and are illegal to cut down in D.C. [Washington City Paper]

What To Do

Neighborhood Shoutouts

We can’t get enough of our City Cast DC Neighbor recommendations! Here are a few more local shoutouts we’re excited to check out.

📣 Michele K. recommends Fia's Fabulous Finds for the thrifting babes. “It's a small consignment store but packed with great finds! It upscaled my style.”

📣 Rindy O. says to check out the free Capitol Hill Art Walk on Sept. 13 - 14. Over 110 artists will be there showing off their art and crafts.

📣 Ryan J. agrees with us that Right Proper in Brookland is the best spot for a pint!

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