Afternoon Buzz: Two days after major storm struck D.C., a slow recovery

Probe finds former top Bowser adviser sexually harassed second staffer; In photos: Strong winds cause damage as storms sweep through D.C. area; D.C., feds pledge support for overhaul of Pennsylvania Avenue NW; This trade deadline won't define the Nats, but it could still be busy; Jamin Davis's reckless driving case is ongoing after judge rejects plea deal; The Commanders' running backs are out to prove themselves in a new offense; D.C. spice shop owner creates affordable spaces for Black businesses; Memories of an old bus station are fresh for this D.C. lawyer; Need a treat? Try these 6 great cake slices from D.C.-area bakeries. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Local news you don't want to miss.     (Astrid Riecken for The Washington Post) Two days after major storm struck D.C., a slow recovery Days after a violent storm struck the D.C. region, major roads remain closed, and thousands of customers were still without electricity. By Justin Wm. Moyer ●  Read more »   Probe finds former top Bowser adviser sexually harassed second staffer The investigation is the second to substantiate sexual harassment allegations against John Falcicchio, the D.C. mayor's former chief of staff. By Paul Schwartzman ●  Read more »   In photos: Strong winds cause damage as storms sweep through D.C. area Winds gusting as high as 80 mph toppled trees and knocked out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses, as storms swept through the area on Saturday. By Washington Post Staff ●  Read more »   D.C., feds pledge support for overhaul of Pennsylvania Avenue NW The plan is consistent with the District's efforts to "reimagine" downtown after a decline in foot traffic and tax revenue. By Luz Lazo ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   ANALYSIS This trade deadline won't define the Nats, but it could still be busy Their deadline plans revolve around Jeimer Candelario, Kyle Finnegan and Lane Thomas. By Jesse Dougherty ●  Read more »   Jamin Davis's reckless driving case is ongoing after judge rejects plea deal Davis missed practice Monday to appeal a conviction after he was cited in March 2022 for going 114 mph in a 45 mph zone. By Nicki Jhabvala ●  Read more »   The Commanders' running backs are out to prove themselves in a new offense Brian Robinson Jr. and Antonio Gibson aim to improve their skills in the passing game. By Nicki Jhabvala ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   D.C. spice shop owner creates affordable spaces for Black businesses Seeing that there was limited affordable property for business owners in D.C., Angel Gregorio built a space to support other Black entrepreneurs like herself. By Corinne Dorsey ●  Read more »   PERSPECTIVE Memories of an old bus station are fresh for this D.C. lawyer For 30 years, Jorge Goldstein worked in the building he first visited in 1966. By John Kelly ●  Read more »   Need a treat? Try these 6 great cake slices from D.C.-area bakeries. Travel around the world in six slices with sweets from bakeries around the Washington area. By Samantha Chery ●  Read more »     News whiz? Play our daily news quiz. Test your knowledge of current events with our new quotable game, On the Record. Play game   We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Must Reads for a curated selection of our best journalism in your inbox every Saturday, plus a peek behind the scenes into how one story came together. Sign up »

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