ELECTION | District voters: Don’t forget to cast your ballot in today’s special election for an at-large D.C. Council seat. Six Democrats, one Republican, one independent, and one Green Party member are running for the seat – with no front runner.
- About the candidates (DCist, 4/26)
- Voter Guide
- Polling Place Locator
Depending on the outcome, things could stay the same (if Sekou Biddle remains); the Council could legitimately claim to be democratically diverse with a lone Republican voice (Patrick Mara); or, we could wind up with the most colorful D.C. Council ever. (Or somebody else could win the seat.)
GIVING | The Community Foundation’s Groupon is live! Donate $10, $25, or $50 to the Neighbors in Need Fund and your donation will be fully matched.
REGION UNITED | In an open letter to funders, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker talks about the budget, accountability, and working with philanthropy to improve the quality of life in the county. (WG Daily, 4/26)
ARTS | Candide, Oklahoma! Win Big At Helen Hayes (DCist, 4/26)
EDUCATION | Montgomery County has named a replacement for outgoing superintendent Jerry Weast – Joshua P. Starr. Starr, who will take over in June pending formal approval, currently oversees the school system in Stamford, CT. (WaPo, 4/26)
ENVIRONMENT | Groups seek guarantee for Anacostia cleanup from Pepco (Examiner, 4/25)
Yesterday was the annual White House Easter Egg Roll, and the President and First Lady took time to read books to young attendees. Late night host Jimmy Kimmel found the choice of books to be rather amusing.
