Final Meals At 'Dave Thomas Circle' + DC's School Vaccine Mandate

Happy Tuesday, people of the District of Columbia!

For many people ordering their final meals at the Wendy's at "Dave Thomas Circle" in Northwest, it's a teary-eyed day. For other residents looking forward to the planned reconfiguration of the triangle where New York Avenue and Florida Avenue connect, it's a happier day.

Whether you're going to miss the Wendy's or not, here's a look at the rest of the news for today, including the weather.

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Today's weather:

Overcast throughout the day. High: 78 Low: 70.

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Here are the top stories today in Washington DC:

1. Wendy's at infamous 'Dave Thomas Circle' in Northeast DC closing its doors Tuesday (WJLA)
2. 'Gonna Miss You': Customers Get Teary Ordering Final Meals From DC Wendy's (NBC4 Washington)
3. Here are the 2021 Rammy Awards Winners in D.C. (Eater DC)
4. DC Cocktail Stars Get Nods on Wine Enthusiast List (NBC4 Washington)
5. Boy Killed in DC's Brightwood Was High Schooler, Aspiring EMT (NBC4 Washington)
6. DC Mayor Requires All School Staff To Get COVID-19 Vaccine, No Testing Opt-Out (Washington DC Patch)
7. Adults Working in DC Schools Required to Vaccinate (NBC4 Washington)
8. Washington, D.C. to require vaccines in schools and child care centers with no test-out option (WDVM 25)
9. DC orders school and child care staffers, student athletes to be vaccinated with no testing option | TheHill (The Hill)
10. No Charges For Customs Officer Who Brought Gun To Capitol Rally (Washington DC Patch)
11. Everyone we saw at the poorly-attended 'Justice for J6' rally in Washington DC (Creative Loafing Tampa)
12. Best Restaurants - Washington, DC (Food & Beverage Magazine)
13. Best public and private high schools in DC area ranked (WTOP)
14. United Airlines to offer year-round, nonstop flights from Hilton Head to this US city (Hilton Head Island Packet)
15. Washington D.C.'s Favorite Restaurants—A Neighborhood Guide (Forbes)
16. DC Officials Make Pitch To Serve As Host City For 2026 Men's World Cup (Washington DC Patch)
17. Opioid Use And Prevention Strategies In The District (Press Release Desk )
18. Best of Washington 2021: Great New Ways to Have Fun in DC (Washingtonian)
19. Photos: Fall equinox sunrise at the Washington Monument and US Capitol (The Washington Post)
20. In a City Flush With Power and Wealth, D.C.'s Ward 8 Faces Food Inequity (Smithsonian)
21. Homeless residents scramble to make plans before fences go up around Sun Trust plaza in Adams Morgan on Sept. 22 (The Washington Post)
22. 5 Best Corporate Lawyers in Washington, DC (Kev's Best)
23. DC Opera Singer Reflects on Acceptance Into Prestigious Program for Young Artists of Color (NBC4 Washington)
24. A Washington D.C. event platform hopes to bring more hip hop artists to 2021 "Art All Night" festival (REVOLT TV)

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Today in Washington DC:

• Peabody Back-to-School Night - Stuart-Hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) (12:00 AM)
• CompTIA+ Info. Session (Events) - Community College Preparatory Academy PCS (12:00 AM)
• Sukkot - Capitol Hill Montessori School @ Logan (12:00 AM)
• Financial Literacy Workshop (Events) (2:00 PM)
• Creating Collections: Digital Museum Resources and the Smithsonian Learning Lab (4:00 PM)
• RHS JV Football vs Sidwell Friends - Roosevelt High School (4:30 PM)
• Portraits of Promised Lands: In Conversation with Hung Liu and Philip Tinari (5:00 PM)
• Family University - Montessori 101 - Lee Montessori PCS (5:30 PM)
• Ribbon Cutting - Capitol Hill Montessori School @ Logan (6:00 PM)
• PTO General Meeting - Miner Elementary School (6:00 PM)
• George F. Will Speaks His Mind - Smithsonian Online (6:30 PM)
• Jazz in Paris - Smithsonian Online (6:45 PM)
• The Korean War: A Forgotten "Forever" War (6:45 PM)
• Stories from the Smithsonian's Wetland of the Future (7:00 PM)
• Pickling for Sukkot - Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC (7:00 PM)

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Washington DC Patch Notebook

• Washington DC: "Tranquil mornings in the nation's capital. 💛 📷: @districtbymeg #MyDCcool #ExperienceDC" (Instagram)
• DC Public Schools: "Yesterday, @roosevelthsdc held the first "Tour de Roosevelt." Teachers, staff, and community members biked 12 miles (hills and all!) that followed the school's feeder pattern boundary. Check out the route at ⬇️ bit.ly/3laNehJ" (Instagram)
• Washington DC VA Medical Center: "We're gearing up for the National Veterans #SummerSportsClinic. Engage with us on Facebook @Sports4Vets from your mobile device or home, Mon., Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. EST. DC VAMC is proud to announce 10 Veteran participants in the sailing ev..." (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)
• Washington DC VA Medical Center: "The National Veterans #SummerSportsClinic sailing event is underway! DC VAMC Leadership Team members offered congratulations to local veteran participants, our Recreation Therapy Team and community partners. Engage from home or your mobi..." (Facebook)
• DC Department of Parks and Recreation: "Special thanks to @_hamptonu for holding one of their #HUMarchingForce open practices for District residents at Deanwood Rec Center. An awesome #HBCU drum line 🥁 experience for Ward 7. #WhereFunHappens #MoreThanRec" (Facebook)
• DC Public Library: "James Beard Foundation Award Winner Michael W. Twitty will be joining our Reopening Celebration on Saturday, Sept. 25 to read selected writings and talk about his work exploring the culinary traditions of Africa, African America, and the..." (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)
• Visit Washington DC: "Explore the District during WalkingTown DC, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with DC Public Library, honor Alma Thomas' legacy during the Virtual Wilmerding Symposium with the National Gallery of Art, check out the final week of Georget..." (Facebook)
• District Department of Transportation: "In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to spotlight some of the #HispanicAmericans who are making an impact at DDOT. #HispanicHeritageMonth" (Facebook)
• Department of Energy & Environment: "Happy #NationalCleanEnergyWeek! As the District celebrates the importance of #cleanenergy, we encourage residents explore local #rooftop and #communitysolar options online with help from our partner @EnergySage. Sign up (it's FREE) today..." (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 Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs: "The Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (DVRP) @apidvrp is hosting a workshop tomorrow to discuss how the nervous system is affected by systemic and personal trauma. To find more details of the event and to register..." (Facebook)
• DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs: "Join @mayor_bowser for #MaternalMondays Live! Health Series TODAY at 6:00 pm! This live event will feature special presentations, breathing exercises, and "Mommy Love" panel discussion. RSVP today: eventbrite.com/e/maternalmondays-live-t..." (Facebook)
• Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs: "Title VI is a "powerful, unused tool." While at the Justice Department in 2010, Jonathan Smith says Title VI was used to investigate the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office for discrimination against Hispanics and found the office had engag..." (Facebook)
• Department of Energy & Environment: "The application deadline for Solar Works DC is TODAY! Notice of Funding Availability -Solar Works DC - The District's Low-Income Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems Installation and Job Training Program DOEE is seeking eligible entities to s..." (Facebook)
• DC Public Schools: "Yesterday, @roosevelthsdc held the first "Tour de Roosevelt." Teachers, staff, and community members biked 12 miles (hills and all!) that followed the school's feeder pattern boundary. Check out the route at ⬇️ bit.ly/3laNehJ" (Facebook)
• District Department of Transportation: "🚨 DDOT Traffic Advisories the week of September 20 🚨 🔗 https://bit.ly/39gTcbo" (Facebook)

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