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1. Man Arrested With Gun At U.S. Capitol Barricade (patch.com) — U.S. Capitol Police in Washington, D.C., arrested a Mississippi man after an officer spotted a handgun on his lap as he stopped at a Capitol security barricade asking for directions. Officers quickly took him into custody, rescued a dog from the rented SUV, and filed local firearm charges that will move through the District of Columbia court system.

2. MPD still looking for who killed 13-year-old in NE (wjla.com) — Police are still searching for whoever killed 13-year-old Ahmad Mims inside a Northeast D.C. home, a shooting that ended with him dying on a Rosedale Street sidewalk. Neighbors and former ANC leaders are urging stronger city support, including more police presence and better-resourced recreation and violence-prevention programs, after multiple recent shootings involving youth in Northeast Washington.

3. District Fringe Review: 'Aye Aye: A Musical Pirate Adventure!' at Firefly-UDC Performances Amphitheatre (mdtheatreguide.com) — A family-friendly pirate musical is sailing into Van Ness this Friday, with "Aye Aye: A Musical Pirate Adventure!" playing at the Firefly-UDC Performances Amphitheatre on July 17. The 45-minute solo show at the University of the District of Columbia in Washington blends original songs, sea shanties, dancing, and audience interaction, and reviewers say it's especially fun for kids and anyone craving a lighthearted escape.

4. Personal seat licenses at new Commanders' stadium going for up to $975 million (fox5dc.com) — Washington Commanders fans in the DC area are learning that personal seat licenses for the planned 2030 stadium could average around $15,000 per seat, with premium locations costing more. Public records show PSLs may total up to $975 million to help fund construction, and a George Washington University sports management professor explains how the licenses work and why teams use them.

5. The aortic rupture that likely killed Lindsey Graham can be 'a disaster brewing inside their chest' (wtop.com) — Cardiologists from George Washington University and a D.C. hospital are explaining how the aortic dissection that likely killed Sen. Lindsey Graham can strike suddenly, even in seemingly healthy people. They urge Washington-area residents to treat abrupt, severe chest or back pain as a 911-level emergency and stress controlling high blood pressure and getting regular screenings to catch risks early.

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