Hey there, neighbors. DC may not be perfect, but it’s our city. Keep the joy going. Below, some links you might find interesting, with less of my usual editorial snark because, honestly? I’m finding it hard these days to muster enthusiasm for even snark. Even, Snark.
Want to maybe feel a little less alone every night? Make noise at 8 p.m. Ask your neighbors– maybe you can make a thing out of it. Free DC
Moving unhoused people around is just that: Moving unhoused people (and exposing them to additional trauma but we supposed the administration that thinks empathy is for losers doesn’t care about the trauma of the unhoused). (Sorry, sorry, there I go snarking.) Washingtonian
MPD is undercounting crime reports? Congress is investigating. Lies? In this economy? Washington Post
The National Guard who t-boned a car last week got himself a ticket. Truly, the least that could be done in this situation. The Hill
There was a shooting aboard a D20 bus along the H Street corridor in the early hours of Sunday. No one was hurt. Looks like the ghost of the X2 is alive and well in its new, awesomely named incarnation. WJLA
And there was a shooting at the Starburst. One might ask, “Why is there no National Guard here?” and one might wait for the answer for a while. PoPville
Federal patrolling may be leading to fewer people being out and about and patronizing restaurants or retail. Inc.
Sandy Lawrence and her brood go to the pool. Hijinks (and infrastructure fails) ensue, but yay for pool choice. Greater Greater Washington
What is worse– crime or occupation? Andria Thomas talks to Terry Moran about her reality in DC. The keyword? Stress. Terry Moran on Substack
Who’s getting arrested in DC? The answer may not surprise you: it’s brown immigrants. CNN
Alas, carjacking is still alive and well as far as crime goes. NBC Nightly News