The Needle: D.C. Robbed

by Perry Stein December 16th, 2014October 16th, 2020

Hand Over the Money: Thirteen bank robberies have occurred in D.C. and Northern Virginia since Oct. 31—-a significant increase from the number of robberies that typically occur. -3

sNOwy Owl: Scientists do not think D.C. will get another coveted snowy owl this year. -2

Holy Noms: The National Cathedral just got its first cafe. It is owned by the same person who owns Tryst and Open City. +1

DCFerguson: D.C. Council and mayoral staff members will stage a walk-out tomorrow in solidarity with the #BlackLivesMatter movement. Hill staffers had a similar walk-out last week. +3

Friday’s Needle rating: 58 Today’s score: -1 Today’s Needle rating: 57

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