D.C. struggles under paramedic shortage. [AP]

Fire department says it will start hiring civilian paramedics. [Times]

M Street NW bike lane sets up fight between church, cyclists. [Housing Complex, Post]

Blogger goes to ANC meetings so you don’t have to. [City Desk]

Thefts on Metro are increasing. [WAMU]

American University bans outdoor smoking. [WTOP]

D.C. schools adopt the Common Core. [WAMU]

NSA mix-up intercepted calls from Washington instead of Egypt. [Post]

Pond algae killed the fish on the National Mall. [Times]