Afternoon Buzz: On Capitol Hill, ex-Washington NFL employees levy new harassment claims against Daniel Snyder
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| | | |  |  | | Local news you don't want to miss. | | | | | |  (Graeme Jennings/Pool/AP) While much of what the former employees said has been previously reported, Tiffani Johnston and another employee made new allegations involving Snyder, including that prostitutes were hired by team executives after an event at Snyder's Aspen, Colo. home. By Liz Clarke ● Read more » | | | | Those on the watchlist who make Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests "face hurdles that the general public avoids" such as fees or request denials, the suit said. By Justin Wm. Moyer and Julie Zauzmer Weil ● Read more » | | | Hyattsville Mayor Kevin Ward's sudden death is part of an uptick in suicides among Black people. By Rachel Chason and Katie Mettler ● Read more » | | | | As proposed, the initiative would raise the city's base minimum wage of about $5 per hour to the standard minimum wage, which will be $15.20 an hour by 2027. By Michael Brice-Saddler ● Read more » | | | Michael Peroutka once had ties to the League of the South, an Alabama-based organization classified as a hate group by the Southern Law Poverty Law Center. By Ovetta Wiggins ● Read more » | | | | Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) promised to counter inflation by entirely slashing what he called a "regressive" policy. By Teo Armus ● Read more » | | | Hogan (R) reviewed his tenure during the final State of the State speech of his eight years in office. By Erin Cox and Ovetta Wiggins ● Read more » | | | | So far, all of the Democratic candidates have named a woman of color and each has chosen a running mate from a voter-rich area in another part of the state. By Ovetta Wiggins ● Read more » | | | The District is pledging to build 10 miles of protected bike lanes this year, which will significantly build upon the existing 24 miles. By Luz Lazo ● Read more » | | | | Michael L. Anzallo was appointed Metro Transit Police chief five months after he assumed the role of acting chief. By Justin George ● Read more » | | | | As Washington's NFL franchise enters a new era as the Commanders, the new logo marks a potential fresh start for a team looking to create new memories. By Andrew Golden ● Read more » | | | Some of the finest smoked meats in the area demand a drive. And who doesn't need a road trip right now? Review ● By Tim Carman ● Read more » | | | | Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman, the youngest player in the player pool, will continue training with the squad but wasn't included on tournament roster. By Steven Goff ● Read more » | | | Explore portraits of Nollywood stars, celebrate the Lunar New Year or try yoga in one of the most stunning settings in D.C. By Fritz Hahn, Anying Guo, Chris Kelly, Stephanie Williams and Thomas Floyd ● Read more » | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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