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Why Ward 6’s Museum Square tenants are still waiting for safe elevators
How a short-handed Washington Wizards squad stunned Detroit on the road
How a Washington-led immigration fight could reshape kids’ safety at school
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Friday: A bit of afternoon snow; cold, with a high of 33 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
Saturday: Very windy and cold, temps: high: 20, low: 9.
Sunday: Very cold; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 26 and low of 10 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• DC Councilmember Charles Allen visits Museum Square Apartments after tenants say they have no working elevators (wusa9.com) — Residents at Museum Square Apartments in Washington say they’ve gone months without reliable elevators, leaving many older and disabled tenants effectively trapped in their homes. Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen toured the building this week, says city inspectors have repeatedly cited management, and notes court actions are pending as officials push for repairs and accountability.
• Will Riley, short-handed Wizards upset Pistons (statenews.net) — Washington’s NBA team, the Wizards, pulled off a short-handed road win over the Detroit Pistons, with Will Riley leading eight players in double figures. The victory highlights how the D.C.-based squad responded after trade-deadline roster moves left them with just 10 available players.
• Warren slams Kennedy's 'disregard for child welfare' amid immigration crackdown (wondradio.com) — From hearings and letters launched in Washington Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about how aggressive Trump-era immigration operations may be harming children’s health and schooling. Lawmakers cite reports of ICE and CBP tactics near schools nationwide, while federal officials insist they prioritize minors’ safety and say such actions are rare.
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Lost dog found on Half Street SE running towards nationals park.
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