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Sign up for this newsletter Read online     By Hau Chu  Email Good morning. It's Wednesday, Feb. 1. Look out your window this morning, and you may see some snow (though it'll probably melt pretty quickly). Onward to the news. 🌤 Low 40s/20s. Mostly sunny but will get a bit chilly. Capital Weather Gang gives it a 6/10.   A D.C. man was charged in the killing of a 13-year-old he said was breaking into cars. The latest: Jason Michael Lewis, who had worked with youths at city recreation centers, surrendered to authorities yesterday after he was charged with second-degree murder while armed. He's pleading not guilty. What happened? The arrest of Lewis, 41, comes about three weeks after Karon Blake was shot and killed in Brookland. Residents, activists and lawmakers pushed hard for the shooter to be publicly identified. Read this story     Virginia schools will get around $202 million less than expected because of a math error. What happened? The problem originated with an online tool that allows school districts to see how much funding they can expect from the state. But last week, someone realized the numbers were wrong. The miscalculation occurred after the state did not account for changes connected to the elimination of the state's tax on groceries.  Why it matters: Districts that rely the most on state aid, like those in poor, rural communities without a wealthy property tax base, will be affected the most. Read this story     A Prince George's County officer, who fatally shot a handcuffed man six times, was offered a plea deal. Why it matters: The arrangement could reduce Cpl. Michael Owen Jr.'s charges from second-degree murder to voluntary manslaughter in the January 2020 death of William Green, according to the victim's family. Owen had been the subject of multiple use-of-force investigations. The potential plea agreement isn't official unless accepted by a judge. Read this story     ADVERTISEMENT     The D.C. Council wants 7,500 electric vehicle charging stations in four years. The plan: A bill that was introduced yesterday would put stations across all eight wards by 2027 while setting requirements for the city and developers to include charging ports in renovations or new construction. Meeting demand: The District has about 250 electric vehicle charging stations. There are more than 100,000 registered EVs this year across D.C., Maryland and Virginia. Read this story     Fairfax County is launching a plan to tackle the invasive spotted lanternfly. The spotted lanternfly. (Emily Wallis) What to know: The insect has been found in 11 spots, including public parks such as Laurel Hill in Lorton and Blake Lane in Oakton. Experts are focusing on getting rid of its favored host, the tree of heaven. A known pest: For humans, the lanternfly isn't dangerous. But its excretion is harmful to grapevines, bees and fruit crops because it triggers the growth of a black mold that hinders photosynthesis.  Read this story     A Tony-winning actress will perform back-to-back shows at the Kennedy Center. Who? Stephanie J. Block, a 2019 winner for "The Cher Show," will play Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard" starting tonight. The show will run through Feb. 8. Block will return to the Kennedy Center starting Feb. 23 to reprise her role as the Baker's Wife in the touring production of the Broadway revival of "Into the Woods." Read this story     The D.C. Defenders of the XFL are back with a new coach. Reggie Barlow will lead the D.C. Defenders, who play their season opener against the Seattle Sea Dragons on Feb. 19 at Audi Field. The football league had suspended operations at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. Career path: Barlow played seven NFL seasons, starting in Jacksonville after getting scouted by former Washington quarterback Doug Williams. Barlow was Virginia State University's head coach from 2016 through the 2021 season. Read this story     Today's Perspective From Petula Dvorak: The District's special police units only keep people terrified. You're all caught up. See you tomorrow. But before you go … more people should realize that chicken thighs taste better than chicken breasts. (Jordan Robertson for The Post) Do you know someone who would like this newsletter? Share it with them. Want more local coverage? Get the latest stories and exclusive content on D.C., Maryland and Virginia here. Want to catch up quickly on the biggest global news? Sign up for The 7 morning briefing.

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