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DC folks, Axon ALPR cameras are being deployed in the District. This is who Axon is.
Trump bought as much as $5 million in Axon stock before ICE sought $220 million Taser deal
Axon Enterprise has ramped up lobbying in Congress on federal law enforcement technology as ICE pursues a potential $220 million Taser deal.
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PoPville@popville.bsky.social · 6d ago“License Plate Readers” - Curious: www.popville.com/2026/08/lice...
President Donald Trump sent thousands of National Guard to Washington as what he has said is an effort to get tough on an epidemic of crime. They seldom actually fight crime. Soldiers have been involved in about 1.3% of the city's criminal cases since they arrived. www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
NEW: Rev. Mariann Budde faced backlash — and gained fans — after a sermon in which she asked the president to “have mercy” for the marginalized. Now, she's written a book for children about bravery, @ecwilliams.bsky.social reports:
Rev. Mariann Budde wrote a kid's book about courage
The bishop faced backlash — and gained fans — following a sermon in which she asked Trump to “have mercy” on immigrants and LGBTQ children.
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DC painting special coating on roads in hopes of cooling ‘urban heat islands'
D.C. is testing out a new method to try to cool down some of the city’s hottest neighborhoods. D.C. Department of Transportation crews were out Tuesday morning applying a light colored, solar-reflecti...
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Board overseeing Dulles Airport approves $15.5 billion to fund Trump renovation
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority board of directors voted to approve the proposal, which includes new underground tunnels and would replace the airport’s long-criticized shuttles, dubbed...
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Just was on an episode of 1A on NPR to discuss (the lack of) transit funding under the Trump admin, with @emmbadger.bsky.social & Natali Fani-Gonzalez (Montgomery County MD). For a listen ⬇️
What stalling federal support means for the future of public transit
Since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, investment has ground to a halt.
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The National Symphony Orchestra unveiled its upcoming classical season with a conspicuous absence: The ensemble won’t perform at the Kennedy Center, its home for more than a half-century.
National Symphony Orchestra announces season outside the Kennedy Center
The centerpiece orchestra announced its season months later than usual, at venues away from its longtime home.
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Spotted Lanternflies are back, DC! These pests feed on over 70 species of trees and can attract stinging insects. Here’s how you can help: Neutralize. Vacuumize. Squisherize!?! Visit 🔗 tinyurl.com/ddot-lantern... to learn more, and let's protect DC's tree canopy together.
The entire administration does not actually want or care for the job, they actually likely think public service is beneath them and only care to serve themselves. These are not serious people.
Martin Austermuhle@maustermuhle.bsky.social · 7d agoU.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro was supposed to participate in a public meeting on crime yesterday, but bailed at the last minute. Activists with @freedcproject.bsky.social,who planned on attending, say Pirro is avoiding D.C. residents. www.notus.org/metro-newsle...
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National Park Service moves to transfer D.C. Armory control to the District as RFK redevelopment advances - Washington Business Journal
The federal government is moving to transfer to the District control of the 9.3-acre site that includes the D.C. Armory as RFK redevelopment heats up.
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6 current, former D.C. police employees charged in $441K fraud scheme
Six current and former D.C. police employees are facing fraud charges after prosecutors say they collectively received more than $441,000 in overtime pay that they did not earn.
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Concerts from the Library of Congress returns for the 2026-27 season with a lineup including a celebration of Miles Davis, violin-cello duo Sistastrings, Broadway star Audra McDonald and more! How to get your free tickets ⬇️ newsroom.loc.gov/news/library...
Breaking News! Thanks to a generous grant from @nationalparkfoundation, we now have Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail patches to give out to scouts who volunteer at our events. Can we say #jealous? All of our events are youth/kid friendly so check out our upcoming events at buff.ly/fCq6smH
I'm back on the beat starting today! DMs are open and my new email is in bio if you want to bring me up to speed on what I've missed in my two weeks of leisure.
The 51st@51st.news · last wk.Happy first day, @alexkoma.bsky.social! We're excited for Alex to take our political coverage to new levels — dissecting the wonky mechanics of local government, shedding light on people in power, and amplifying the concerns of residents most impacted by policies. Meet our newest reporter here:
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He invited people to eat an apple with him. Hundreds showed up.
At Meridian Hill Park in D.C., temperatures were high, spirits were higher and apples were everywhere. “It’s really an exercise in silly joy,” says Carl Endrulat, the event's organizer.
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