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Spanberger Takes Office

Virginia Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger officially took office on Saturday as the state’s first female governor. Her campaign focused on economic and affordability issues, as well public safety and abortion rights. Now, she is filling out her team to make it happen. [WTOP]

Commander's Owner Buys Most Expensive DC House Ever

Washington Commanders owner Joshua Harris bought the historic Halcyon House in Georgetown for $28 million, setting a new record for the most expensive home sale in D.C. It’s also famously one of the most haunted buildings in D.C. — do you think he’s planning to sage? [Urban Turf/Atlas Obscura]

Itty-Bitty Endangered Tuttle Hatches at Zoo

A tiny painted river terrapin baby — the size of a half dollar — hatched at the National Zoo against all odds. The critically endangered hatchling is the first ever successfully bred at the D.C. zoo. [Washington Post 🔒]

• The zoo also released renderings for its planned Arabian Leopard habitat, a conservation program they hope will mirror the panda program. [WUSA9]

Silverman Back On the Ballot

Elissa Silverman announced that she's running for her old at-large D.C. Council seat as an Independent, which mayoral candidate Kenyan McDuffie just vacated. Her platform includes truancy, paid family leave, and bringing back D.C.’s economy. [Elissa's City Politics Substack]

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