Hi Washington! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! βοΈ In today's newsletter:
D.C. car thefts spike with keyless entry vehicles targeted
Gunpoint robbery attempt at D.C. liquor store
Wizards host Magic in key matchup
Also on today's calendar: Itβs a Motherf**king Pleasure in association with Studio Theatre and 12 other events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a kind and considerate monster? π€ (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 72 and low of 36 degrees.
Friday: Sunny, breezy and cooler, temps: high: 56, low: 38.
Saturday: Warmer; an afternoon shower, with a high of 65 and low of 35 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ DC police warn of uptick in theft of cars with keyless entry, push-to-start ignition (fox5dc.com) β Car thefts are on the rise in Washington, D.C., with a focus on vehicles equipped with keyless entry and push-to-start ignition systems. Police warn residents about the methods thieves use and suggest affordable deterrents to protect vehicles.
β’ Suspect wanted after attempting to rob DC liquor store at gunpoint (fox5dc.com) β A suspect attempted to rob a D.C. liquor store at gunpoint after allegedly stealing mini-bottles of Don Julio tequila. The suspect, caught on surveillance video, is still at large, and police are offering a reward for information leading to an arrest.
β’ Washington and Orlando meet in conference matchup (piquenewsmagazine.com) β The Washington Wizards are set to face the Orlando Magic in an Eastern Conference matchup on Friday. Despite injuries, the Wizards aim to improve their record with standout performances from players like Bilal Coulibaly and Alex Sarr. The game will take place in Washington, D.C., highlighting the city's sports scene.
π Upcoming Events in Washington
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Itβs a Motherf**king Pleasure in association with Studio Theatre
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St NW, Washington
8:00 pm
Cheapeake Oyster Week!
Shell Recycling Restaurants in the DMV,
9:00 am
Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library , -
11:00 am
Poetry & Art as Liberation: Stories of Hope and Resilience in the Prison System
The REACH, at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, 2700 F St NW, Washington
6:30 pm
Washington DC: "make me a monument" by Claire Alrich
Dance Place, 3225 8th St NE, Washington
7:00 pm
Kill Lincoln
Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington
7:00 pm
SCENA THEATRE PRESENTS: Waiting for Godot with Irish cast
1835 14th St NW, Washington
7:30 pm
Orions Belte
DC9 Nightclub, 1940 9th St NW, Washington
7:30 pm
Itβs a Motherf**king Pleasure in association with Studio Theatre
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St NW, Washington
8:00 pm
White Ford Bronco
The Hamilton Live, 600 14th St NW, Washington
8:00 pm
The Magic Duel Comedy Show
Pinstripes, 1064 Wisconsin Ave NW,
8:00 pm
Washington DC Monuments Bike Tour
The Wharf Community Association, 760 Maine Ave SW, Washington
2:30 pm
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