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Slain Security Guard Mother Of 4 + Bomb Threat Suspect Competent

D.C. police identified the security guard killed Tuesday night as 41-year-old Angela Washington. She is survived by her four children.

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The MPD identified the special officer killed as 41-year-old Angela Washington of Suitland, Maryland. She is survived by her four children, who are between the ages of 17 and 23, as well as one grandchild.
The MPD identified the special officer killed as 41-year-old Angela Washington of Suitland, Maryland. She is survived by her four children, who are between the ages of 17 and 23, as well as one grandchild. (Shutterstock)

Morning, D.C.! Let's get you started this Thursday with everything you need to know.

First off, the National Weather Service has placed the D.C. region under a flash flood watch for Thursday.

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Today's temps:

High: 72 Low: 54.

Here are the top stories in D.C. today:

  1. Flash Flood Watch Issued For Northern Virginia And Washington, DC (Washington DC Patch)
  2. Slain security guard identified as mother of four (The Washington Post)
  3. Special Police Officer shot, killed in Southeast DC was a mother of 4 (WUSA9.com)
  4. Ten current and former Black women officers sue DC police claiming racial and sexual discrimination (CNN)
  5. D.C. Arts Community Among Those Mourning the Death of Melvin Deal (The Washington Informer)
  6. Tracing the Funky Story of D.C. Go-Go, From Parties to Protest (Atlas Obscura)
  7. DC Bomb Threat Suspect Ruled Competent, Pleads Not Guilty (NBC4 Washington)
  8. Bipartisan lawmakers dedicated to getting new global war on terrorism monument built on National Mall (CNN)
  9. French ambassador to U.S. to return to D.C. (UPI News)
  10. DC and Feds Scale Back on Touted Gun Crime Prevention Initiative (NBC4 Washington)
  11. See Inside Ted Leonsis' Former Virginia Mansion on Sale for $14.7 Million (NBC4 Washington)
  12. Mayor Bowser Tours New Children's National Research & Innovation Campus | mayormb (Executive Office of the Mayor)
  13. 5 Best Travel Agent in Washington, DC (Kev's Best)
  14. Scenes from the Twilight of a D.C. Wendy's (National Review)
  15. How novelist Morowa Yejidé re-created 1970s D.C. for her acclaimed new book (The Washington Post)
  16. D.C.'s building boom grinds to a halt (Axios)
  17. The decades-long building boom that remade D.C. is screeching to a halt (Yahoo News)

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Today in Washington DC:

  • HVAC Info. Session (Events) - Community College Preparatory Academy PCS (12:00 AM)
  • Unity Bands Giveback - Supporting COVID-19 Response and Research (11:00 AM)
  • Hawk Mountain Sanctuary - Smithsonian Online (12:00 PM)
  • Let's Talk Gardens, Getting the Most out of Small Space/Urban Gardens (12:00 PM)
  • Portraits Signs: A Tour in ASL - Smithsonian Online (5:00 PM)
  • Back to School night - Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School (5:30 PM)
  • Israeli Dancing: Sukkot Edition - Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC (5:30 PM)
  • Roosevelt Girls Volleyball vs Wilson High School (6:00 PM)
  • Roosevelt JV Football vs Ballou - Roosevelt High School (6:00 PM)
  • Town Hall Meeting (Academics) - Idea Pcs (6:00 PM)
  • The Philosophical Thought of Thomas Aquinas (6:30 PM)
  • Community Cares Night with Housing Up (6:30 PM)
  • Volcanic UNESCO World Heritage Sites (6:45 PM)
  • Wine & Design Virtual Handi-hour: The Stamp Edition (7:00 PM)
  • Wine and Design Virtual Handi-hour: The Stamp Edition (7:00 PM)
  • The Taste: Celebrate 50 Years (7:00 PM)
  • Inclusion Bingo Night - Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington, DC (7:30 PM)
  • THE HIGH KINGS in Concert Night 1 (7:30 PM)
  • "Chocolate City" Reading and Discussion Group (8:00 PM)

Washington DC Patch Notebook

  • Washington DC: "Happy first day of fall! 🧡 From new museum exhibits and outdoor art festivals to seasonal flavors and stunning fall foliage, there are many ways to #ExperienceDC this season in the nation's capital. Visit the link in our bio for more. ..." (Instagram)
  • Washington DC: "Today is Alma Thomas Day! To honor the pioneering DC artist, @Mayor_Bowser has officially declared Sept. 22 (Thomas's birthday) as "A Day of Remembrance for Alma W. Thomas" and encourages all Washingtonians to find the beauty in every da..." (Instagram)
  • 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: "Happy first day of fall! 🍁 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 ou..." (Facebook)
  • District Department of Transportation: "Less than TWO WEEKS until Open Streets returns!We need your help to make this event a success. Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/g... We have exclusive #OpenStreets Merch and FREE @bikeshare ..." (Facebook)
  • DC Public Library: "Join us for an ASL Slam like you have never seen with poet Douglas Ridloff at the MLK Library's Grand Reopening Family Festival! Come rediscover D.C.'s reimagined central library with a full day of fun performances and activities! Learn ..." (Facebook)
  • District Department of Transportation: "VOLUNTEERS NEEDED📢 ! Come and join an exciting team of staff and volunteers as we help people experience Georgia Avenue NW as open and accessible for all! Sign up TODAY at https://www.signupgenius.com/g... #OpenS..." (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)
  • Visit Washington DC: "Today is Almas Thomas Day! To honor the pioneering DC artist, Mayor Bowser has officially declared Sept. 22 (Thomas's birthday) as "A Day of Remembrance for Alma W. Thomas" and encourages all Washingtonians to find the beauty in every da..." (Facebook)
  • District Department of Transportation: "September 22nd is officially "Alma Thomas Day!" The new 15th Street NW & Church Street NW curb extension mural celebrates Alma Thomas, a world-renowned artist, who lived just a few houses away from the intersection. Special thanks to Cha..." (Facebook)
  • Visit Washington DC: "Today is Alma Thomas Day! To honor the pioneering DC artist, Mayor Bowser has officially declared Sept. 22 (Thomas's birthday) as "A Day of Remembrance for Alma W. Thomas" and encourages all Washingtonians to find the beauty in every day..." (Facebook)
  • DC Public Library: "Join us for a virtual conversation with Dr. Frank Turk, author of from Oaks to Acorns Dr. Frank Turk is a legendary figure in the Deaf community, renowned for his work with several generations of Deaf youth. From Oaks to Acorns is an aff..." (Facebook)
  • Visit Washington DC: "Today is Alma Thomas Day! To honor the pioneering DC artist, Mayor Bowser has officially declared Sept. 22 (Thomas's birthday) as "A Day of Remembrance for Alma W. Thomas" and encourages all Washingtonians to find the beauty in every day..." (Facebook)
  • DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities: "TONIGHT: 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)
  • DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities: "TUNE IN TONIGHT: 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:/..." (Facebook)
  • District Department of Transportation: "#Repost @dc_circulator ・・・ Happy Car-Free Day! Commit to being car-free today by taking DC Circulator. Plan your next car-free trip today at the link in bio. #PublicTransit #PublicTransitLife #WashingtonDCgram #BusesOfInstagram #Buses #S..." (Facebook)
  • DC Department of Parks and Recreation: "Come out tonight (9/22) and see a full orchestral performance from the National Symphony Orchestra at Emery Heights Community Center, including a mural unveiling and a meet-the-composer chat before the concert. The event is inside and ma..." (Facebook)
  • Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs: "TODAY: We join a coalition of 150+ organizations calling on Congress to swiftly pass the Protecting Our Democracy Act Congress must act to strengthen accountability and prevent abuses of power " (Facebook)
  • DC Department of Public Works: "Public litter can overflowing? Call 311 and tell them the street address nearest to the can. Public litter cans are emptied daily and are intended for small waste acquired while in transit in the District. Public litter cans are not for ..." (Facebook)

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