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Friends and teachers knew Jamahri Sydnor as energetic and outgoing. She was set to start her freshman year at Florida A&M University before the end of this month. But on Thursday she was caught in gunfire while driving through an intersection in Northeast, and Saturday died of a bullet wound to the head.
LEADING THE MORNING NEWS:
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Mourners gather in Charlottesville and D.C. to remember Heather Heyer. [USA Today]
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Bryce Harper has a severe bone bruise, and he’s on the disabled list. [WTOP]
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D.C. cab drivers with electric cars wonder where to charge them. [WAMU]
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Stevens Elementary staff remember former student and first daughter Amy Carter. [WTOP]
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Community activists question the MPD Gun Recovery Unit’s logo. [Post]
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Diva the stolen dog has been found, and two women charged in robbery. [FOX5]
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I-Team explains how teachers charged with sexual misconduct retain licenses. [NBC4]
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A bossy old lemur named Red Oak has died at National Zoo. [WTOP]
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A boy of 13 has been arrested for attempted carjacking in Brightwood. [Post]
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NBA stars practice with locals in Barry Farm summer league. [WUSA9]
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Five years later, a search for a missing Georgetown student continues. [Washingtonian]
RECENT CITY PAPER STORIES TO HELP YOU MAKE SENSE OF YOUR DAY:
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Democracy in Crisis: Charlottesville and the shattering of America.
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Real Life App-lications: Restaurant pros dish on apps that are worth your time.
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On the Job for 40 Years:Jean Parker’s tales from the front lines at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
LOOSE LIPS LINKS, by Jeffrey Anderson (tips? jeff.anderson@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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D.C. Public Schools and Washington Teachers’ Union reach a tentative agreement on new contract. [Twitter]
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Perspective: Principals too often let ineffective teachers off the hook. [Post]
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ICYMI: Heaping praise for exiting DDOT Director Leif Dormsjo. [WAMU]
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D.C. receives a federal grant to identify LGBTQ landmarks. [WAMU]
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Getting hired takes a long time in Washington. [DCist]
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Nuclear fallout shelters, now defunct, were just for show. [WUSA9]
ARTS LINKS, by Matt Cohen (tips? mcohen@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Watch the music video for The North Country’s new cosmic single “E-Meditation (Forever, Forever)”. [WCP]
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Philip Kennicott: Bring the Louis Kahn performing barge to D.C. [Post]
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The Historical Society of Washington, D.C. will reopen in the Newseum. [DCist]
YOUNG & HUNGRY LINKS, by Laura Hayes (tips? lhayes@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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It’s a hard no on rosé mayo. [WCP]
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A three-step plan for finding wine you want to drink. [Post]
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Need a private room for a party? These restaurants are your best bets. [Zagat]
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Whitelaw Market to close by the end of the month. [PopVille]
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Close to 20 steaks worth trying in D.C. [Eater]
HOUSING COMPLEX LINKS, by Andrew Giambrone (tips? agiambrone@washingtoncitypaper.
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Developers prepare to break ground on Shaw development with Whole Foods. [WBJ]
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D.C. expects to release District Opportunity to Purchase Act regs soon. [UrbanTurf]
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Georgetown Day School plans new campus in Tenleytown. [WBJ]
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