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The D.C. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to raise the minimum wage to $11.50 by 2016 and expand mandatory paid sick leave to tipped workers in the District.
LEADING THE MORNING NEWS:
- A suspect died and a police officer was injured after a gunfire exchange last night near Gallaudet University in Northeast D.C. [News4]
- D.C. Councilmember David Catania is considering a mayoral run. He’d be running as an independent, which means he’d face off against whoever wins the competitive Democratic primary in the general election. [Post]
- The Center for Public Integrity gave D.C. a failing grade over its judges’ lack of financial disclosures. [WAMU]
- The Post editorial board says Mayor Vince Gray needs to address the corruption of his 2010 campaign and owes the voters more than just “I didn’t do anything.” [Post]
RECENT CITY PAPER STORIES TO HELP YOU MAKE SENSE OF YOUR DAY:
Walmart Wednesday: The District’s first two Walmarts are opening today. Here’s a photo tour of the H Street shop.
Poets Takeover: Another Busboys and Poets is opening in the District. This time it’s coming to the almost-completed Monroe Street Marketplace development near the Brookland Metro station.
Bring it On: Is the already-crowded Democratic primary field ready for Mayor Vince Gray‘s entrance into the mayoral race?
LOOSE LIPS, by Will Sommer (tips? wsommer@washingtoncitypaper.com)
- David Catania will launch a mayoral exploratory committee today. [Post]
- Vince Gray gets testy when asked about campaign scandal, economic record. [LL, Times, Post]
- Video: Gray harrumphs at WCP‘s own Aaron Wiener over past mayors’ accomplishments. [NBC 4]
- Reading the tea leaves on Gray’s hiring of Chuck Thies. [Post]
- Post ed board: Does Gray seriously think he’s done answering campaign questions? [Post]
- Council backs $11.50 minimum wage bill. [City Desk, Post, WBJ]
- New David Grosso bill would let legal residents vote in elections. [City Desk, WAMU]
- Andy Shallal‘s restaurant empire gets another location. [Housing Complex]
- Georgia Avenue and H Street Walmarts open this morning. [Times, WTOP, Housing Complex]
- District trying to lure the “Silicon Valley of China.” [WBJ]
- Don’t ask Marion Barry about Rob Ford. [Toronto Star]
- Marijuana group will take your Bitcoins. [WAMU]
- Cop accused of making child pornography. [WTOP]
- New food truck rules prompt new strategies for trucks. [Post]
- Women be loving shoes, says Metro. [WTOP]
- Deborah Simmons: Gray has “something to prove.” [Times]
HOUSING COMPLEX, by Aaron Wiener (tips? awiener@washingtoncitypaper.com)
- Council votes to raise minimum wage, extend paid sick leave to tipped workers. [City Desk]
- Snow slides at St. Elizabeth’s? [WBJ]
- Rush hour on Wisconsin Avenue in 1960. [Ghosts of DC]
- Metro accused of sexism for “can’t we just talk about shoes?” ad. [WJLA]
- Dolcezza opens gelato factory behind Union Market. [WBJ]
- Ward 8 condo values are dropping. [CHOTR]
- Madrid launches a war on cars. [Atlantic Cities]
- Today on the market: West End 2BR condo—$459,000
ARTS LINKS, by Ally Schweitzer (tips? aschweitzer@washingtoncitypaper.com)
- Mariah Carey will perform at this Friday’s National Christmas Tree lighting. [WTOP]
- No, no, no—Daft Punk is not playing U Street Music Hall. [D.C. Music Download]
- The green-paint vandal makes a courtroom appearance. [DCist]
- Rep. John Lewis donates digital copies of his civil rights memoir to every member of Congress. [Post]
- Will Ferrell talks Anchorman at the Newseum. [WTOP]
- Neighbors protest Mova Lounge’s liquor license renewal. [Short Articles About Long Meetings]
- Faces Lounge expects to open in Logan Circle. [PoPville]
- Punk rock is still fun for aging white guys? No kidding. [BYT]
- Upon a big Drag City reissue, Royal Trux looks back. [Spin]
- Rockville, Md., has a new(ish) DIY venue: The Fold. [D.C. Music Download]
- On Friday, chat with author Anthony Marra and the Washington Post‘s Ron Charles. [Post]
FOOD LINKS, by Jessica Sidman (tips? jsidman@washingtoncitypaper.com)
- Where to celebrate Repeal Day in D.C. [Drink DC]
- Former White House chef John Moeller talks cooking for three presidents. [Washingtonian]
- Former C.F. Folk’s chef will head kitchen at Silo near Mount Vernon Square. [Post]
- Ketchup comes from Asia? [NPR]
- Sweetbites food truck to open retail shop in McLean. [Twitter via Food Truck Fiesta]
- Ripple team opening Roofers Union in Adams Morgan. [Zagat]
- D.C.’s eight best happy hour deals [Thrillist]
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