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Hip-Hop Museum Inductions + Bikeshare At White House: Top DC News

Posthumous inductions for rapper Heavy D and legendary record producer Chucky Thompson into Hip-Hop Museum. Women's march street closures.

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Capital Bikeshare is back at the White House. The 11-dock station was added to the White House grounds by President Barack Obama in 2010 but was removed at the request of President Donald Trump in 2017.
Capital Bikeshare is back at the White House. The 11-dock station was added to the White House grounds by President Barack Obama in 2010 but was removed at the request of President Donald Trump in 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Happy Friday! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know around D.C. today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 72 Low: 52.

Here are the top stories in Washington DC today:

  1. Bike-Share Station Returns To White House Grounds After Removal By Trump (Washington DC Patch)
  2. OMA reaches major milestones with 11th Street Bridge Park in Washington D.C. (Archinect)
  3. Mayor Bowser Announces Historic Agreement to Bring GW Physicians, Practitioners, and Academic Medicine to New Hospital at St. Elizabeths East | (Executive Office of the Mayor)
  4. Mayor Bowser Announces First Take the Shot, DC Youth Vaccine Giveaway Winners | mayormb (Executive Office of the Mayor)
  5. Brenda Frese will be 1st woman inducted into Washington DC Metro Basketball Hall of Fame (WJLA)
  6. Brenda Frese inducted into Washington DC Metro Basketball Hall of Fame (Testudo Times)
  7. Hip-Hop Museum D.C. to Induct Cultural Icons Including Heavy D and Chucky Thompson (The Washington Informer)
  8. The Soul Rebels To Perform at DC Rally for Abortion Justice (jambands.com)
  9. Women's March street closures planned Saturday in Washington, DC (The Washington Post)
  10. The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of Sept. 30-Oct. 6 (The Washington Post)
  11. Mexican Restaurant Los Companeros to Replace Johnny's Half Shell in Adams Morgan (Eater DC)
  12. $10k Grants Now Available To DC Area Minority-Owned Small Business (Washington DC Patch)
  13. Washington, D.C.'s Most Stylish Rooftop Bar Is Opening At The Kimpton Banneker Hotel On October 8 (Forbes)

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Today in Washington DC:

  • Ivory Walk: End Wildlife Trafficking (9:00 AM)
  • National Domestic Violence Rally (12:00 PM)
  • National Domestic Violence Rally and Vigil at Washington Capitol (12:00 PM)

Washington DC Patch Notebook

  • DC Public Library: "Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Mr. Lilo! Sing, jump, and dance with Mr. Lilo and his guitar. Enjoy original music and traditional songs in English and Spanish on Facebook Live. This program is made possible thanks to the West End..." (Facebook)
  • Visit Washington DC: "Once the sizzle of summer fades and autumn settles in, DC transforms as hues of yellow, orange and red take over. 🍁 Between the colorful canvas of leaves and the incredible weather, fall in DC is the ideal backdrop for that picture-perf..." (Facebook)
  • DC Public Library: "Join the DC Public Library for Virtual Story Time with Miss Moe: Chugga Chugga Choo-Choo! Get ready to sing, talk and read about trains. Join DCPL every Tuesday & Thursday at 10:30AM." (Facebook)
  • Washington DC VA Medical Center: "Vaccine & Booster Update: Flu shots are available for Veterans beginning October 4, 2021; schedule with your VA Primary Care provider. DC VAMC is still administering COVID-19 vaccines to Veterans, their spouses and caregivers on a walk-i..." (Facebook)
  • DC Public Library: "Stretch, bond, and move with your baby. Led by certified yoga instructor Stephanie. This program is made possible thanks to the West End Library Friends. Yoga is a physical activity. Please be aware of potential risks and consult with yo..." (Facebook)
  • Visit Washington DC: "From fall foliage to museum exhibits to outdoor festivals, there are many free things to do this season in the nation's capital. 🍁 #MyDCcool #ExperienceDC Before traveling to the District, be sure to check out current health guidelines ..." (Facebook)
  • Washington DC VA Medical Center: "The DC VAMC Team is committed to providing safe, quality care to Veterans. Rebuilding trust for all veterans remains a top priority for VA health care. Dr. Steven Lieberman, VA's Acting Under Secretary for Health, shares more in a Milita..." (Facebook)
  • District Department of Transportation: "Our one and only KIM VACCA 🤩 will be taking over IG tomorrow!! Tune into our stories to go behind the scenes with her as she preps for #OpenStreetsDC! There will be bikes, cool things, good vibes, and much MORE! Here's how to check it o..." (Facebook)
  • District Department of Transportation: "Join us as we celebrate closing Georgia Ave. NW to cars for 3 miles! This FREE family event will feature music 🎶, food🍔 , games🤸🏽‍♂️, & more! RSVP 🔗 https://fb.me/e/1r0QkbQqQ. 👋 to our Platinum Sponsor @pepcoconnect & Silver Sponso..." (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 Commission on the Arts and Humanities: "A new field guide for navigating federal disaster support has been released by the National Coalition for Arts' Preparedness and Emergency Response (NCAPER) with support from the NEA and Mellon Foundation. An Arts Guide to Federal Disast..." (Facebook)
  • DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs: "We're inviting you to join @mayor_bowser this Saturday for #OpenStreetsDC! To learn more about the event and register, visit eventbrite.com/e/open-streets-2021-tickets-168651634579" (Facebook)
  • DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs: "If you're struggling to pay rent and utilities as a result of the pandemic, #STAYDC program can help you. MOAPIA stays open late every Wednesday and helps you apply for the program. We also provide language assistance in Chinese, Korean,..." (Facebook)
  • DC Department of Public Works: "Got Trash? We have FREE ways to properly and easily dispose of your waste! 🗑 Your big green trash can. ☎ Call 311 and ask for a pickup. 🚙 Take it to the Ft. Totten Transfer Station. For more info; https://dpw.dc.gov/service/trash-colle..." (Facebook)
  • DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment: "🔥The countdown is ON! You do not want to miss this HISTORIC event! The Grand Induction Gala presented by the Hip-Hop Museum DC, OCT 8TH @ 4PM, Ivy City Smokehouse. Let's give our hip-hop icons their 💐💐💐 NOW! Pete Rock, Kid Capri, Rak..." (Facebook)
  • District Department of Transportation: "Less than 3️⃣ DAYS AWAY from #OpenStreetsDC. (Yay!) If you haven't RSVP'd yet, no worries 🔗 https://fb.me/e/1r0QkbQqQ! Kim Vacca is taking over IG TODAY!! Tune in to go behind the scenes w/ her as she preps for #Saturday! Here's how to ..." (Facebook)
  • Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs: ""There is really just no accountability.... You can't shine a light on the bad conduct of the feds in the same ways you can on locals, and you have a culture in the [justice] department that allows them to get away with anything." - Jona..." (Facebook)
  • DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs: "We're only two days away from #OpenStreetsDC! That means three miles of open road along Georgia Avenue NW, between Missouri Ave and Barry Place, for you to enjoy! Now's a good time to get your bikes tuned up 🚲, skates polished, and scoo..." (Facebook)

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