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Police Impersonator Arrested + Salmon Ice Sculpture: Top DC News
A man was arrested for impersonating police in downtown DC on Tuesday. An ice sculpture shaped like a salmon was on display on Saturday.
Up and at 'em, D.C.! Here's everything happening today in the city.
First, today's weather:
Warm with clouds and sun. High: 78 Low: 61.
Here are the top stories today in Washington DC:
- A warm-up is on the way (WDVM 25)
- Perspective | A new film explores the life of Odessa Madre, the 'queen' of D.C.'s underworld (The Washington Post)
- Trump In Final Talks To Sell DC Hotel In Old Post Office: Report (Washington DC Patch)
- D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine won't run for office in 2022 (Axios)
- DC Mayor Aims to Streamline Changes for Road Safety After Dangerous Crashes (NBC4 Washington)
- Armed man dressed as officer arrested in fake DC police jeep (The Independent)
- Wreath-Laying Celebrates Eleanor Roosevelt's Birthday, Honors Her Legacy (Washington DC Patch)
- Video On Ice Sculpture In DC Shows Effects Of Climate Change In Alaska (Washington DC Patch)
- Scoop: Vincent Orange seeks Council comeback (Axios)
- D.C. restaurants hit with "review bombs" over vaccine, mask policies (Axios)
- Residential Parking Permit Areas up for debate with D.C. Council (WDVM 25)
- 20 months into pandemic, drastic decline in DC's daytime population hurting business (WJLA)
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Today in Washington DC:
- Schoolwide PSAT/SAT Day! (Academics) (12:00 AM)
- Fall SAT/PSAT School Day - Woodrow Wilson High School (12:00 AM)
- PSAT/SAT Day - Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School (12:00 AM)
- Young Portrait Explorers: Carmen Herrera (11:00 AM)
- Introducing... Carmen Herrera - Smithsonian Online (11:00 AM)
- Halloween Hunt (11:00 AM)
- The Art of Floral Design - Smithsonian Online (12:00 PM)
- Collage and Mixed-Media - Smithsonian Online (1:30 PM)
- Oil Pastels - Smithsonian Online (1:30 PM)
- How To Be Animal: A New History of What It Means to Be Human (5:00 PM)
- Drawing Heads, Hands, and Feet - Smithsonian Online (6:00 PM)
- Dr. Fauci and the Covid Crisis - Smithsonian Online (6:00 PM)
- Paper Frenzy - Smithsonian Online (6:30 PM)
- The Bonaparte Family: What's in a Name? (6:30 PM)
- Collage and Mixed-Media – Animals & Nature (6:30 PM)
- Clarice Smith Virtual Lecture with Nada Shabout (6:30 PM)
- Social Bowling Power Hour - Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC (7:00 PM)
- Tablescape Traditions: DIY Ritual Objects Crafting Series Class 2 (7:00 PM)
- An Evening with DAMIEN ESCOBAR Night 1 (7:30 PM)
- FREE Stand-up Comedy Show @ City-State Brewery EVERY WEDNESDAY 8pm (8:00 PM)
Washington DC Patch Notebook
- Washington DC: "🍃 🔜 🍂 Loving this gourd-geous shot by @pharipedia! Thanks for sharing and tagging #MyDCcool. 😍📸" (Instagram)
- DC Public Library: "Good morning everyone! Thank you for joining us for virtual story time from the DC Public Library. We are here every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 AM." (Facebook)
- DC Public Schools: ""Now, I feel like I can teach anything." Ms. Scott, Math Teacher @ballou_dc embarked on implementing a new school model in August 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic required a new way of life for students. Follow two teachers and a stude..." (Instagram)
- Visit Washington DC: "Discover the city's rich performing arts scene, filled with variety, history, acclaimed productions and plenty of innovation. 😍 #MyDCcool #ExperienceDC" (Facebook)
- Visit Washington DC: "Pay tribute to American history and heritage at these memorials, museums and more in the nation's capital. 💯 #MyDCcool #ExperienceDC" (Facebook)
- Visit Washington DC: "Looking for weekend plans? Check out one of the many cideries in and around Washington, DC to discover your favorite fall refreshment. Cheers! 🍻 #MyDCcool #ExperienceDC" (Facebook)
- DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment: "Friday night was a VIBE!!! DC showed these New Yorkers what we're really bout at the @hiphopmuseumdc Grand Induction Gala. #EntertainDC Director #AngieGates was on hand to celebrate the Inductees. Congratulations to @realpeterock @kidcap..." (Facebook)
- DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities: "PUBLIC NOTICE: Full Commission Regular Meeting - October 18, 2021 5:30 pm ET via Webex Virtual Meeting Platform Members of the public may request three minutes to speak during the public comment period held at each meeting. Requests must..." (Facebook)
- DC Public Schools: "The Panorama Student Survey helps the district measure progress on our vision that every student feels loved, challenged, and prepared to positively influence society and thrive in life. Students can complete the survey at surveys.panora..." (Facebook)
- DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities: "REMINDER: The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is hosting a two-day festival program, titled Words on Fire: A Poetry and Performance Festival in March 2022. It will include the Annual Poetry Out Loud competition (organized ..." (Facebook)
- DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities: "This past Friday evening, Chairman Reggie Van Lee was pleased to host a light social mixer at his residence for CAH staff and commissioners. Furthermore, the event also paid tribute to Mayor Bowser's recent proclamation of National Arts ..." (Facebook)
- DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities: "NOW LIVE: CAH Exhibition: DC Art Now 2021 DC Art Now 2021 is the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities' annual exhibition of selected work by finalists for the Art Bank Program grant. It features many of the most exciting emerging and..." (Facebook)
- DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities: "Need the link to our YouTube Channel for next week's CAH Full Commission Meeting? Be sure to subscribe now to stay up to date! Full link here: https://bit.ly/YouTubeTheDCArt... #TheDCArts" (Facebook)
- District Department of Transportation: "Throughout #HispanicHeritageMonth, we are recognizing our #HispanicAmerican colleagues who are making an impact with our Agency. Here are today's employee spotlights." (Facebook)
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