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10 Park Police Involved In ICE Arrests

Court records pulled by the Washington Post show that U.S. Park Police were involved in at least 10 immigrant arrests by ICE. Advocates say that Park Police are using public safety laws as a pretext to make immigration arrests and that these documents only show a fraction of such cases. [Washington Post 🔒]

Renters Could Soon Host Airbnbs

Mayor Bowser proposed a new bill that would expand who can host Airbnbs and other short-term rentals in D.C. — including renters and owners with a second property. The hope is to give tourists more lodging options during big events and compete with cheaper rentals in the suburbs. [Axios]

Mayor’s Race Funding Deep Dive

Fundraising among D.C.’s two top mayoral candidates is neck-and-neck — with Kenyan McDuffie raising $1.5 million to Janeese Lewis George’s $1.6 million. Lewis George pulls more funding from labor unions and D.C. donors, while McDuffie is getting a boost from business leaders and developers. [Washington Post 🔒]

• The two candidates had a sharp exchange at the Free DC forum last weekend, making direct insults and even forcing a moderator to step in. [WUSA9]

Arlington Extends Ranked Choice Voting

Arlington will continue to use ranked-choice voting through at least 2027, extending the two-year pilot program in place in 2024. County Board members unanimously voted for the extension after advocates’ requests to make the switch permanent. [ARLnow]

DC Restaurant Award Semi-Finalists Announced

RAMW — D.C.’s restaurant association — is unveiling its annual RAMMY Award semi-finalists for the first time. They will reveal different award categories each day this week. The nominees in best new restaurant, rising culinary star, and best wine program are already up … and include some of our favorites! [The RAMMYs]

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