Afternoon Buzz: Jazz Lewis, Hoyer’s protege, drops bid to succeed Rep. Anthony Brown

Fairfax considers new superintendent as NAACP, parents, students protest pick; Laura Neuman leaves Maryland governor's race, backs Franchot ; Activists train spotlight of Ukrainian flag on Russian Embassy ; Slain 15-year-old was shot near family's new home in Columbia Heights ; New construction contract for Maryland's Purple Line signed; Jan. 6 defendant says Trump's 'orders' caused him to steal liquor, coat rack; Many deaths haunt this D.C. child advocate. But one hurts the most. ; In background of potential Nats sale, Lerners face uncertain real estate market; Players praised Wes Unseld's even keel. But the defense was still bad.; For new Nats player rep Erick Fedde, MLB lockout was on-the-job training; Round House's Russia-set play blends high tech and timeliness ; Visiting the pandas at the National Zoo? Here's some expert advice.; The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of April 14-20 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Local news you don't want to miss.     (Bill O'Leary/The Washington Post) Jazz Lewis, Hoyer's protege, drops bid to succeed Rep. Anthony Brown Del. Jazz Lewis (D-Prince George's) is dropping out of the race for the Democratic nomination in Maryland's 4th congressional district. By Meagan Flynn ●  Read more »   Fairfax considers new superintendent as NAACP, parents, students protest pick The Fairfax school board is set to vote Thursday night on superintendent candidate Michelle Reid, currently superintendent of the Northshore School District in Washington state. By Hannah Natanson ●  Read more »   Laura Neuman leaves Maryland governor's race, backs Franchot Neuman was the only woman seeking the Democratic nomination in the crowded gubernatorial primary. By Ovetta Wiggins ●  Read more »   Activists train spotlight of Ukrainian flag on Russian Embassy The group, armed with a bank of 14 theater stage lights, aimed to show solidarity with Ukrainian refugees and those who have lost their lives in the Russian invasion. By Clarence Williams ●  Read more »   Slain 15-year-old was shot near family's new home in Columbia Heights Mother and grandmother recall 15-year-old Malachi Jackson as a bright student who struggled with peers. He was fatally shot near his home in Columbia Heights at the start of spring break. By Peter Hermann ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   New construction contract for Maryland's Purple Line signed Reaching "financial close" on the construction contract means major work can resume soon on the long-delayed light-rail project. By Katherine Shaver and Luz Lazo ●  Read more »   Jan. 6 defendant says Trump's 'orders' caused him to steal liquor, coat rack "Besides being ordered by the president to go to the Capitol, I don't know what I was thinking," Dustin Thompson, 38, of Columbus, Ohio, told the jury. "I was caught up in the moment." By Timothy Bella ●  Read more »   Many deaths haunt this D.C. child advocate. But one hurts the most. Mikey Cohen, a celebrated MIT mathematician, died of diabetes at 25 — without knowing he had it. Perspective ●  By Petula Dvorak ●  Read more »   In background of potential Nats sale, Lerners face uncertain real estate market It's unclear what the Lerner family's openness to selling the Nationals says about the state of their business empire, but it comes at a time when the industry in which they made their fortune — commercial real estate — faces major uncertainty. By Jonathan O'Connell ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Players praised Wes Unseld's even keel. But the defense was still bad. The Wizards failed to solve their long-held defensive woes for a number of reasons. By Ava Wallace ●  Read more »   For new Nats player rep Erick Fedde, MLB lockout was on-the-job training Fedde, 29, is still looking to establish himself in the majors — a fact that makes him relatable for many of the teammates he was communicating with in his new role. By Jesse Dougherty ●  Read more »   Round House's Russia-set play blends high tech and timeliness Inspired by true events, the play "We Declare You a Terrorist…" uses digital projection to tell a tale set in 2002 and today. By Thomas Floyd ●  Read more »   Visiting the pandas at the National Zoo? Here's some expert advice. Tips on viewing spots, feeding times and events as the National Zoo celebrates 50 years of giant pandas. By Fritz Hahn ●  Read more »   The best things to do in the D.C. area the week of April 14-20 This weekend features a pink-hued festival along the Anacostia, a celebration of women in hip-hop and a virtual discussion about the end of the universe. By Fritz Hahn, Hau Chu, Maria F. Barrios, Adele Chapin, Chris Kelly and Stephanie Williams ●  Read more »     We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Local Headlines for important local stories in D.C., Va. and Md., around 8 a.m. on weekdays. Sign up »

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