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Advocates, Residents Rally to End ‘Torture’ in D.C. Jails
Unlock the Box organized a rally in D.C. to raise awareness of the adverse effects of solitary confinement in D.C. Jail and to call for the implementation of the ERASE Act, which would prohibit the use of solitary confinement except for brief periods for individuals at risk of self-harm. The post Advocates, Residents Rally to End ‘Torture’ in D.C. Jails appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Lyft scooters are leaving DC
WASHINGTON — Lyft scooters will no longer be available in the District starting next month. The rideshare giant announced the decision to pull its two-wheeler electric scooters off the streets starting Oct. 1 as part of an effort to narrow its product portfolio, restructure costs, and streamline operations, according to a press release from Lyft earlier this month.
Fire Tears Through JoAnn Leleck Elementary School In MD
A massive two-alarm fire erupted at a vacant Maryland elementary school scheduled to be demolished later this year and replaced with a new building. Crews in Montgomery County were on hand for hours at JoAnn Leleck Elementary School in Silver Spring overnight, when a massive fire broke out and tore through the school.
Drop-off event for electronics and hazardous materials happening next weekend
Arlington residents can drop off old electronics, household hazardous materials and small metal items next Saturday at a biannual collection event. The Environmental Collection and Recycling Event (E-CARE) will take […]
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