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D.C. Council members proposed four bills to combat chronic absenteeism and truancy, which have risen significantly since the pandemic. A report revealed that 43% of K-12 students were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, prompting calls for urgent intervention.
American University considers arming its campus police following a shooting at Morgan State University, prompting backlash from students and faculty. Over 120 faculty members condemned the proposal, citing concerns about racial profiling and increased violence. The university remains in the research phase and plans to hold community forums for input.
Anthony McDonald, 35, died by suicide in the DC Jail just two days after his mother expressed concerns about his condition during a court hearing. His mother, Dena Wynn, seeks answers about the circumstances surrounding his death, part of a troubling pattern of fatalities in the facility. Eighteen people have died in the Department of Corrections custody since 2022, raising serious questions about inmate care.
D.C. area students established an anti-genocide encampment at George Washington University, entering its second day amid threats of suspension from the university. The protest aims to raise awareness about genocide and seek accountability for ongoing violence.
An exhibit titled "Undesign the Redline" at the Cleveland Park Library investigates the history of racial segregation in D.C. and the policies that facilitated it. The interactive exhibit aims to foster discussions on how to dismantle systemic racism in housing, particularly in Ward 3, where displacement of Black families occurred in the 1930s due to eminent domain.
Foxtrot abruptly closed all its grocery store locations across D.C., Chicago, Austin, and Dallas, leaving employees and customers in uncertainty. The owners stated they explored options to keep the business running but found none, and reports indicate a bankruptcy filing is imminent. A lawsuit has already been filed by former employees alleging violations of employment laws.
Employees at Wydown coffee shop in D.C. filed to form a union, citing ongoing mismanagement and mistreatment. Workers allege issues with equipment failures, short staffing, and verbal abuse from management, which have prompted them to seek representation from Workers United Mid-Atlantic. Wydown ownership has declined to voluntarily recognize the union and an election petition has been filed with the National Labor Relations Board.
Pro-Palestinian activists chained themselves to Lockheed Martin's Arlington office to protest U.S. military funding for weapons programs, including F-35 jets. The demonstration, part of a global movement, sought an end to arms sales to Israel and called for reallocating military funds to social services. Police intervened shortly after the protest began, escorting demonstrators from the lobby.
Three men from D.C. face 14 counts related to a multi-week carjacking and robbery spree that ended with their arrest on March 28. The spree involved targeting fast food restaurants and convenience stores, including a failed robbery at a McDonald's where suspects climbed through a drive-thru window. Their crime wave concluded after a police shooting outside a GameStop in Prince George's County.
A trivia team at Red Bear Brewing Co. faced backlash after being caught cheating using Shazam and Google during a competition. The brewery confirmed the ban on the cheaters, but their identities remain undisclosed amidst widespread curiosity. The incident has sparked outrage among fellow competitors who feel the fun of trivia has been undermined.