Hey there! It’s the last month of the year and even though it’s circle-back time, things keep happening. What’s been going on lately?
Mayor Bowser will not be seeking a fourth term as Mayor. WTOP
And Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George kicked off her campaign earlier this week and met her financing goals in four hours. Wow. Washington Examiner
“The [Ethel in Hill East] building’s developers are collecting millions of dollars more than housing finance experts say would normally go to developers for such a project — money flowing from a cascade of government subsidies approved by city officials, a Washington Post investigation found.” Washington Post
A revamped bike parking program so your steed is safe while you ride Metro? Yes please! WJLA
Little Engine is coming to the former My Cupcake Theory spot, serving rotisserie chicken and fried wings. It’ll open in late January, but for now there will be a pop-up! WaPo
A casino at RFK? SAY WHAT?! Hill Rag and Casino.org
End of an era: Bullfrog Bagels leaves their original spot on H. But don’t worry– they are going just down the street. PoPville
The man who shot two National Guards and killed one the day before Thanksgiving makes his first appearance in court. This story has additional details and provides a good summary of what happened. NPR
A closer look at a bit of queer history just off H Street NE. Washington City Paper
October was really crappy, but zip code 20002 gained residents, so yay? Secret DC
The Ledo’s Pizza on Barracks Row is open again, this time under new ownership. The MoCo Show