Cathy Lanier will meet with police chiefs in face of violence spike. [WAMU]

Marion C. Barry says he’ll back Trayon White in Ward 8. [LL]

Vincent Orange demands ping-pong satisfaction. [LL]

Hill staffer slashing likely not a hate crime. [Blade]

Activist: Police prostitution stings are catching transgender sex workers. [Blade]

Inclusionary zoning rules create a headache for developer. [WBJ]

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