Afternoon Buzz: D.C. drops outdoor mask mandate at schools; indoor requirement remains

indoor requirement remains; Felon voting rights, same-sex marriage measures die in Virginia House panel; With first veto, Youngkin overrules bill on Arlington policing oversight; D.C. Council approves measure targeting Bowser administration's use of WhatsApp; The lesson it took me 42 years — and a death-defying trip down Rock Creek Parkway — to learn; February was warmer and drier than normal in D.C. and basically snowless; National Cherry Blossom Festival to return with in-person events March 20; Carl Bernstein's new memoir is an ode to his native Washington, the city that taught him how to be a reporter; Two of D.C.'s best pizzas aren't at a restaurant. They're on a front porch. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Local news you don't want to miss.     (Katherine Frey/The Washington Post) D.C. drops outdoor mask mandate at schools; indoor requirement remains The announcement marks the first time the city has rolled back mask requirements in schools since partially reopening buildings last academic year. By Perry Stein ●  Read more »   Felon voting rights, same-sex marriage measures die in Virginia House panel A Virginia House panel killed measures to restore felon voting rights and repeal the state's now-defunct ban on same-sex marriage. By Laura Vozzella ●  Read more »   With first veto, Youngkin overrules bill on Arlington policing oversight The bill would have allowed the Arlington County Board, rather than the county manager, to hire and oversee an independent policing auditor. By Teo Armus ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   D.C. Council approves measure targeting Bowser administration's use of WhatsApp The emergency measure seeks to ensure government communications sent using apps like WhatsApp — including those that have an "auto-delete" feature for messages — are subject to Freedom of Information Act laws and preserved in the public record. By Michael Brice-Saddler ●  Read more »   The lesson it took me 42 years — and a death-defying trip down Rock Creek Parkway — to learn I rode 42 miles (and then some) for my 42nd birthday. Here's what I learned about life, weakness and trust. Perspective ●  By Candace Buckner ●  Read more »   February was warmer and drier than normal in D.C. and basically snowless No measurable snow fell as our forecast for the month failed By Matt Rogers ●  Read more »   National Cherry Blossom Festival to return with in-person events March 20 The National Cherry Blossom Festival will hold in-person events this year for the first time since 2019. By Karina Elwood ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Carl Bernstein's new memoir is an ode to his native Washington, the city that taught him how to be a reporter Anyone interested in journalism will enjoy Carl Bernstein's new memoir. But if you're from Washington, it's even more delightful. Perspective ●  By John Kelly ●  Read more »   Two of D.C.'s best pizzas aren't at a restaurant. They're on a front porch. Ramona's Pizza Garden and June are delicious little DIY projects. Review ●  By Tim Carman ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Carolyn Hax for Post columnist Carolyn Hax's latest advice column every day. Sign up »

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