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DC Fire Workers Want Vaccine Exemption + Citi Extends Tennis Deal

DC Fire & EMS employees make up the vast majority of employees requesting COVID-19 exemption requests. Be prepared for heavy rain today.

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The vast majority of D.C. employees seeking an exemption from getting the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds are from D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services.
The vast majority of D.C. employees seeking an exemption from getting the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds are from D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services. (Shutterstock)

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First, today's weather:

Rain starting in the afternoon. High: 75 Low: 69.

Here are the top stories in Washington DC today:

  1. Over 800 workers in the District of Columbia are awaiting their vaccine exemption status (WDVM 25)
  2. 1 in 5 DC Fire workers request religious exemption from vaccination are from DC Fire & EMS (WJLA)
  3. Soaking Rain Expected in DC Area Midweek (NBC4 Washington)
  4. Washington, D.C. is an obvious choice to be a 2026 World Cup host city, but challenges remain (The Athletic)
  5. Citi Extends Title Sponsorship of Historic Washington Tennis Tournament (PRNewswire)
  6. Norton Reintroduces Resolution Designating September as National 'Peace Month', Inspired by D.C. Second Graders (https://maloney.house.gov)
  7. Police Searching For Gunman Who Shot Five People In Front Of Southeast DC Store (Washington DC Patch)
  8. Man wanted in Hagerstown shooting death shot Tuesday in Washington, D.C., police say (Herald-Mail Media)
  9. Wichita man charged with assaulting Capitol Police officer in Jan. 6 DC riot (Wichita Eagle)
  10. Saks OFF 5th To Donate Mammograms To DC Women In Need In October (Washington DC Patch)
  11. A New Ranking of DC Area's Best Public and Private High Schools Has Been Released (Washingtonian)
  12. How Washington, DC, Gerrymanders Parking (City Journal)
  13. Chef Jose Garces Heads To DC With Buena Onda As Part Of National Expansion (Washington DC Patch)
  14. Pupusas Shared at Washington Football Game Spark Salvadoran Pride (NBC4 Washington)
  15. 5 Best Party Planning Services in Washington, DC (Kev's Best)

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Today in Washington DC:

  • National Security Officer Appreciation Day (12:00 AM)
  • Car Free Day 2021 (7:00 AM)
  • 3rd-5th Grade Coffee with Principal Singh (Mulch Playground) (8:45 AM)
  • Young Portrait Explorers: Marisol Escobar (11:00 AM)
  • Early Release Day / PD (All students dismiss Día de Desarrollo Profesional / Salida Temprana (Todos ... (1:00 PM)
  • Community Lab Bigins - Benjamin Banneker High School (2:00 PM)
  • Family-Teacher Conferences / Conferencias de familia y maestros (2:00 PM)
  • DC Scores Jr.: Opponent TBA - Miner Elementary School (4:00 PM)
  • Community Meeting on COVID Policies - Breakthrough Montessori PCS (5:00 PM)
  • PTO Meeting - Takoma Education Campus (6:00 PM)
  • PK-3 Back to School Night (Virtual) - Janney Elementary School (6:00 PM)
  • Introduction to Music Theory - Smithsonian Online (6:30 PM)
  • Western Landscapes Under the Milky Way (6:30 PM)
  • NASA's Next Great Observatory: Opening the Infrared Treasure Chest (6:45 PM)
  • Lady Bird Johnson, Hidden No More - Smithsonian Online (6:45 PM)
  • Middle Kids (7:00 PM)
  • LAINE HARDY in Concert (7:30 PM)
  • RESCHEDULED AGAIN, now for May 10, 2022 SINEAD O'CONNOR (7:30 PM)

Washington DC Patch Notebook

  • Washington DC: "Tranquil mornings in the nation's capital. 💛 📷: @districtbymeg #MyDCcool #ExperienceDC" (Instagram)
  • DC Public Library: "Stories and songs for children from birth-5 and their caregivers!" (Facebook)
  • DC Public Schools: "ICYMI: Mayor Bowser announced an update on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for school staff and student athletes. Here is what you need to know: By November 1, 2021, all adults who are regularly in schools and childcare facilities must..." (Facebook)
  • Visit Washington DC: "Explore the power of language at Planet Word in Washington, DC! 🤩 Here's everything you need to know before you go. 👍 #MyDCcool #ExperienceDC" (Facebook)
  • Visit Washington DC: "Marvel at these free-to-visit national landmarks in Washington, DC that make up America's front yard. 🤩 #MyDCcool #ExperienceDC" (Facebook)
  • DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment: "#202Creates Month is going strong and this past weekend the District was full of Creativity, as usual! From the theatre to the skating rink, and everything in between, check out some of the stops Director #AngieGates made this weekend he..." (Facebook)
  • DC Public Library: "Sing and dance along to family favorites 123 Andrés at the MLK Library's Grand Reopening Family Festival on Saturday, Sept. 25! Enjoy a full day of performances and activities as you rediscover D.C.'s reimagined central library! See the ..." (Facebook)
  • District Department of Transportation: "#Repost @districtbridges ・・・ Join us along 3 miles of open streets on Georgia Avenue NW, Saturday, October 2nd from 10am to 3pm! We're excited to help organize the first installment of @DDOTDC's Open Streets DC for the 2021-2022 season. ..." (Facebook)
  • Visit Washington DC: "Discover the best things to do in Washington, DC! 💯 With concerts, festivals, museum exhibits, comedy shows, virtual events and more. #MyDCcool #ExperienceDC Before traveling to the District, be sure to check out current health guidelin..." (Facebook)
  • DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities: "TOMORROW: Full Commission Regular Meeting - September 22, 2021 5:30 pm ET via Webex Virtual Meeting Platform Members of the public are invited to observe the meeting live online on CAH's YouTube channel. Full details here: https://dcarts..." (Facebook)
  • Department of Energy & Environment: "Thursday, September 23rd 4:00PM - 5:30PM Learn about how DISB and DC Government are here to help you during extreme weather and flood season. Link: bit.ly/3jPa5Pd" (Facebook)
  • DC Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs: "Estos son los sitios de vacunación y pruebas sin cita previa. Para más información sobre la vacuna visite: http://vacunas.gov Recuerda, las vacunas y las pruebas son GRATIS." (Facebook)
  • DC Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs: "Mayor Bowser Informe Actual sobre Coronavirus." (Facebook)
  • DC Public Schools: "Have questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for young people? Join a youth town hall with Howard University College of Medicine on Wednesday, September 22 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. The event is designed for students and their parents. Join on..." (Facebook)
  • Department of Energy & Environment: "Wanna join the growing #solar industry? Celebrate #NationalCleanEnergyWeek by becoming a part of Solar Works DC! The full-time, 12-week program offers hands-on installation experience and professional development for trainees. Applicatio..." (Facebook)
  • DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities: "In response to the violence involving members of the LGBTQ community, the Mayor's Office of LGBTQ Affairs is hosting a community conversation to provide resources and share information to increase public safety awareness for LGBTQ reside..." (Facebook)
  • DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities: "This past weekend the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) and The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was pleased to hold a reception in honor of CAH Chairman Reggie Van Lee. CAH staff and commissioners along with m..." (Facebook)

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