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LEADING THE MORNING NEWS:

Bryce Harper agreed to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies for a record 13-year, $330 million contract. But will fans really miss him?
- He reportedly turned down a four-year, $45 million a year deal with the Dodgers.
- When the Phillies give Harper his final check in 2031, the Mets will still be paying Bobby Bonilla for four more years.
The feds are digging into Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans’ dealings with a digital sign company. A grand jury subpoenaed records related to legislation Evans introduced that would have helped a company who paid him $50,000 and issued him shares of stock, the Post reported. Evans has said he returned the money and the shares.
Evans also retreated from his push to restore Metro’s late-night hours. Metro will keep its restricted hours that allow for preventative maintenance for at least one more year.
The bald eagle love story won’t end.
Gear Prudence: Can you haggle at a bike shop? And can you watch my bike?

LOOSE LIPS LINKS, by Mitch Ryals (tips? mryals@washingtoncitypaper.com)

D.C. took a $47.4 million revenue hit because of the federal government shutdown, according to a new report from the District’s CFO. [CFO, Post]
Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeauis the patron saint of public restrooms. [Twitter]
Former D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt launches discussion series to talk about blackface. [WCP]
At-Large Councilmember Robert White has some requests for Mayor Muriel Bowser as she thinks about her budget proposals, including $30 million for early childhood educators and $25 million for the Housing Production Trust Fund. [Twitter]
And, in a separate issue, he’s sticking with the hat. [Twitter, WCP]

YOUNG & HUNGRY LINKS, by Laura Hayes (tips? lhayes@washingtoncitypaper.com)

The first bar to be revealed at The Roost on Capitol Hill is Show of Hands, featuring low-alcohol cocktails. [WCP]
You can try a CBD doughnut at Astro Doughnuts. [DCist]
We’ll remember the &pizza-loving intern forever. [Post]
A guide to which food trucks show up at area breweries. [DCRefined]

ARTS LINKS, by Matt Cohen (tips? mcohen@washingtoncitypaper.com)

The annual Capital Irish Film Festival is back! Read our reviews. [WCP]
Could PG County nativeKassim be the region’s next big rap star? [Post]
Arena Stage’s The Heiress explores the intersection of love and wealth. [WCP]
The Devil infiltrates everything in Constellation’sThe Master and Margarita. [WCP]
Ford’s Theatre announces its 2019/2020 season. [DC Theatre Scene]
The National Cathedral, but make it out of Legos. [DCist]
Film review: Art is everywhere in the charming Ruben Brandt, Collector. [WCP]

HOUSING COMPLEX LINKS, by Morgan Baskin (tips? mbaskin@washingtoncitypaper.com)

Hoffman-Madison Waterfront selects a general contractor for the second phase of The Wharf. [WBJ]
The Office of Planning wants to host an open forum to give (and get) feedback on the Comprehensive Plan. [Curbed]
A meeting of business leaders got disrupted by anti-Amazon protestors. [WAMU]

SPORTS LINKS, by Kelyn Soong (tips? ksoong@washingtoncitypaper.com)

Twenty memorablemoments—the good (MVP award), the bad (“Where’s my ring?”) and the ugly (that time his teammate choked him)—from Bryce Harper’s seven-year career with the Nats. [Post]
Can Colt McCoy lead the local NFL team to the playoffs? Former NFL quarterback and NBC Sports analyst Chris Simms thinks so. [NBC Sports Washington]
If you’re looking to add another bobblehead to your collection, 500 Maryland women’s basketball fans will get a bobblehead of Brianna Fraser, the only senior on the team, this Saturday at 2 p.m. in College Park. [umterps.com]

HAPPENING TODAY, by Kayla Randall (tips? krandall@washingtoncitypaper.com)

Country folk singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, daughter of country music icon Johnny Cash, performs at the Music Center at Strathmore.8 p.m. at 5301 Tuckerman Lane, North Bethesda. $29–$69.
Electronic DJ-producer CIDtakes the stage at U Street Music Hall. 10:30 p.m. at 1115 U St. NW. $15–$20.
Nina Nesbitt, a Scottish singer-songwriter who has described her music as “suburban pop,” performs at Union Stage. 8 p.m. at 740 Water St. SW. $15–$50.

OFFICE OF FUTURE PLANNING

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. forThe Lonely Island, the comedy music trio featuring Andy Samberg, Jorma Taccone, and Akiva Schaffer, performing June 18 at The Anthem. 8 p.m. at 901 Wharf St. SW. $65–$79.50.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. for smooth Matchbox Twentylead singer Rob Thomas, performing July 12 at The Anthem.8 p.m. at 901 Wharf St. SW. $75–$575.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. for renowned singer and guitarist Peter Frampton’s farewell tour, which comes to The Anthem on Sept. 11. 7:30 p.m. at 901 Wharf St. SW. $76–$1,076.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. for folk singer-songwriter John Paul White, performing May 8 at Union Stage. 8 p.m. at 740 Water St. SW. $22–$40.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. for country-pop duo Florida Georgia Line, performing Aug. 3 at Jiffy Lube Live. 7 p.m. at 7800 Cellar Door Drive, Bristow. Prices will be released at the time of sale.

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