Carol Schwartz launches her campaign in front of the Wilson Building. [LL, DCist]

Schwartz kickoff draws an older crowd. [Post]

David Catania claims that his campaign’s poll has him tied statistically with Muriel Bowser, but he won’t prove it. [LL]

What Catania’s time running the health committee means for his potential mayoralty. [Post]

Schools chancellor Kaya Henderson, Post columnist spar over “truant” prodigy. [City Desk, Post, Post]

Mayoral candidates talk arts education at forum. [Blade]

Presumptive Ward 6 councilmember Charles Allen backs at-large candidate Elissa Silverman. [Silverman campaign]

Senator: Arlington’s a dump! [City Desk]

DDOT starts a new testing phase for the streetcar. [Post]

Developer takes advantage of the District’s slowing real estate business. [WBJ]

At-large candidate Eugene Puryear leads protests over Ferguson, Mo. [Post]

Bikes prove popular—-maybe too popular—-at Silver Line station. [WAMU]

Photo by Darrow Montgomery