Magnificent News: The 7 DMV: What happens when property crime goes viral

Good morning. It's Tuesday, Aug. 1, and I give my full endorsement to Sharbat's honey cake. Onward to the news.

☀️ 87/58. Mostly sunny with low humidity. Capital Weather Gang gives it a 9/10.

Workers clean up fallen trees around Loughboro Road in Northwest Washington. (Astrid Riecken for The Washington Post)

The damage: About 5,500 customers throughout the region still had no power last night. Major roads, including all southbound lanes of the George Washington Parkway between Interstates 495 and 66, were blocked.
How it happened: On Saturday, torrential rain and winds in excess of 80 mph pummeled the District and its suburbs, downing trees and power lines.

What to know: An internal investigation found that John Falcicchio, the former chief of staff for Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), made unwelcome sexual advances on five separate occasions toward a D.C. government employee, according to a report released yesterday.
In June, a separate city-led investigation substantiated another employee's allegations that Falcicchio sexually harassed her and sent her lewd and explicit messages. He resigned March 17.

What's happening: Posts on neighborhood email groups and viral videos documenting criminal activity have circulated widely, damaging people's sense of safety across the region.
The numbers: In D.C., thefts not involving cars are up 25% compared with the same time last year. Property crime overall is up 29%, reaching its highest mark since 2017, largely driven by people stealing vehicles.

The details: County officials say the current requirements don't make sense for more walkable communities. Reduced parking could lower building costs for affordable housing and reduce urban runoff damaging local streams.
What's next: The county's planning commission will vote on proposals in September, but homeowner groups fiercely oppose changes.

Why now? The historic slate of council members elected in November has shifted the deep-blue county further left, resulting in last month's new law limiting rent increases.
What's next? The council is positioned to tackle issues such as public safety, affordable child care, minimum wages for tipped workers and other housing proposals.

The deal: Washington sent third baseman Jeimer Candelario to the Chicago Cubs for two minor league prospects yesterday before beating the Brewers, 5-3.
What's next? Major League Baseball's trade deadline is at 6 p.m. today. The rebuilding Nationals could still ship out outfielder Lane Thomas and reliever Kyle Finnegan.

What to know: Jamin Davis was cited in Loudoun County for driving 114 mph in a 45-mph zone in March 2022.
The district court found the former first-round pick guilty, and he was sentenced to 30 days in jail. He agreed Monday to a plea deal for a maximum of eight days of active incarceration, but a judge rejected it. Another hearing is set for Thursday.