A morning roundup of news, opinion, and links from City Paper and around the District. Send tips and ideas to citydesk@washingtoncitypaper.com.
Early this morning a gunman opened fire on a baseball practice for GOP members of congress who were preparing for a Thursday night game against Democrats at Nationals Park. House Majority WhipSteve Scalise (R-La.) is injured, as are several others. The gunman is believed to be in custody. The Post, NBC4, ABC7, and other outlets are following this story.
LEADING THE MORNING NEWS:
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Naloxone, the opioid-reversal drug, is now available without a prescription in Md. [NBC4]
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Pizzagate shooter says he’s sorry in a letter. [NBC4]
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Man tries to rob bank within blocks of Treasury Department, FBI, White House. [Post]
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French man is accused of stealing U.S. veteran dog tags from National Archives and selling them on eBay. [Post, NBC4]
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Liliana Cruz Mendez, Va. mom of two, is detained and expects to be deported. [NBC4]
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Temps are down a few degrees and it might rain this evening. [Post]
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A food truck near Metro Center goes down in flames. [FOX5]
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Conte’s Bike Shop will open two more locations in the D.C. area. [WBJ]
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Md. medical marijuana company raises $5.89 million for expansion. [WBJ]
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Wizards player John Wallwas hand delivering McDonald’s orders yesterday. [FOX5]
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Boy found dead in kiddie pool at a D.C. day care. He was not yet two. [FOX5, Post]
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How D.C.’s comprehensive plan maintains racial segregation. [GGW]
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How to save baby trees from death by heat in D.C. [ABC7]
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Man shot overnight in Northeast D.C.; police open homicide investigation. [WUSA9]
RECENT CITY PAPER STORIES TO HELP YOU MAKE SENSE OF YOUR DAY:
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Flyers: circulated yesterdaywarn public against a D.C. chef who pled guilty to misdemeanor sexual abuse.
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High School Culinary Students:re-envision school lunch with a $1.25 budget.
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ICYMI: CM Trayon White posts bail for ANC Commissioner charged with assault.
LOOSE LIPS LINKS, by Jeffrey Anderson (tips? jeff.anderson@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Streetcar funding is restored in part, but not for line to Georgetown. [WAMU, DCist]
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ICYMI: President Trump’s budget bad for D.C.’s air quality. [D.C. Policy Center]
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While D.C.’s budget is good for schools. [Post]
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All 170 of Ballou’s graduating seniors accepted to college. [WUSA9]
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“Bounced checks and unpaid vendors”: Howard Theatre is financially falling apart. [Post]
ARTS LINKS, by Matt Cohen (tips? mcohen@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Listen to The Deadmen’s new album. [DC Music Download]
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Did you know: The real life version of the papal tiara Jude Law wears in The Young Pope is on display in D.C.? Now you know. [DCist]
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Roberta Flack got her big break at Mr. Henry’s, and she still goes back to visit. [Washingtonian]
YOUNG & HUNGRY LINKS, by Laura Hayes (tips? lhayes@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Wawa isn’t stopping at one store, they have plans for 50 locations locally. [WBJ]
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We need to eat the predatory blue catfish but Congress is making it difficult. [Post]
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No one was injured in yesterday’s food truck fire. [PoPville]
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The menu at Real Housewife-owned Oz just got even wilder. [Eater]
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Meet the woman leading the way for food policy in D.C. [Edible]
HOUSING COMPLEX LINKS, by Andrew Giambrone (tips? agiambrone@washingtoncitypaper.com)
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Real estate giant that’s partnered with Trump reportedly in the running for FBI HQ. [AP]
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The District plans to host its 9th annual housing expo and home show on June 24. [Post]
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Homebuyers eye River Terrace, “cul-de-sac”-like, east-of-the-river neighborhood. [Post]
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Condos available in Columbia Heights aren’t cheap. [Post]
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Check out the latest renderings for part of the Walter Reed redevelopment. [UrbanTurf]
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Australia to build new chancery at 16th Street and Massachusetts Avenue. [UrbanTurf]
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The number—but not average price—of home sales in Trinidad increases. [UrbanTurf]
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The racial segregation inherent in D.C.’s Comprehensive Plan for development. [GGW]
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Should D.C. subsidize flexible commuter benefits for pedestrians and cyclists? [GGW]
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Ten D.C. “starter homes” going for less than $425,000. [Curbed DC]
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What $3,000 a month in the District can rent you. [Curbed DC]
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