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Mayor Bowser extends DC youth curfew through end of summer
Mayor Bowser extends emergency youth curfew
Large gatherings of teens have been causing disturbances since the start of summer and this past weekend, they were seen setting off illegal fireworks in Navy Yard. Neighbors are concerned, and on Monday, Mayor Muriel Bowser took action.
WASHINGTON – Large gatherings of teens have been causing disturbances since the start of summer and this past weekend, they were seen setting off illegal fireworks in Navy Yard. Neighbors are concerned, and on Monday, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser took action.
What we know:
Teens gathering late at night, getting into fights and stealing from stores has been an ongoing concern. The incidents led the D.C. Council to approve a curfew that moves the citywide start time up to 11 p.m. for anyone 17 and younger.
Now, after what police are calling unlawful behavior by a large crowd of teens over the weekend, Mayor Bowser has signed an emergency youth curfew into law.
Dig deeper:
On Friday night, police responded to multiple calls reporting disorderly behavior near the corner of First and M Streets, where large groups of teens had gathered and were setting off illegal fireworks.
Over Friday and Saturday night, police made 28 arrests — 20 of them teenagers — with most facing fireworks-related charges. Officers recovered roughly 400 fireworks, including Roman candles, firecrackers and firecracker rockets.
The new curfew doesn’t just move the start time earlier from 12:01 a.m. to 11 p.m. citywide, it also introduces “enforcement zones,” where police can implement an 8 p.m. curfew if needed.
What they’re saying:
Residents told FOX 5 they’re hoping the new rules will help restore peace in their neighborhood.
“It was real bad. his kid was throwing fireworks and two into the train station into the crowd. People was scared…running and stuff,” neighbor John Kennedy said.
“Definitely makes you think twice when you’re going out. In the evening, just wanting to be aware of your surroundings and you kind of see the big groups on their bikes and things like that, especially if a few blocks over in the open field area that’s been a big issue in the neighborhood,” said Grace Mccaffery.
“It’s pretty concerning. I have friends that walk their dog and they say that like if they’re more afraid of like groups of young people than they are of any like one adult coming up to them are approaching them, you know, assaulting them or anything like that,” Kat Stout told FOX 5.
What’s next:
The emergency legislation is now in effect for 90 days, running through July and August.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The San Francisco Ballet board has voted to cancel its upcoming performances at the Kennedy Center.
The company is scheduled for a four-day run in Washington D.C. in May.
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Last year, Pres. Donald Trump overhauled the Kennedy Center’s board, including naming himself the chairman.
That led several artists to cancel scheduled performances.
A statement from SF Ballet says the group “looks forward to performing for Washington, D.C. audiences in the future.”
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WASHINGTON – Beginning on Monday, the D.C. Department of Health will be conducting daily tests for E. coli in the Potomac and Anacostia rivers.
It comes more than five weeks after the Potomac interceptor collapse sent millions of gallons of sewage into the river.
The testing will also coincide with an important safety advisory being lifted.
Why it matters:
Director of the D.C. Department of Health, Dr. Ayanna Bennett, says they will begin daily testing for E. coli in the Potomac and Anacostia rivers on Monday, along with help from the Environmental Protection Agency.
Currently, D.C. is only testing weekly.
“We feel really secure that the initial sewage is not a threat to people, it’s passed through some time ago, but we do want to get more information about what the long term condition of the river is gonna be and how we should look at it going forward.”
Big picture view:
Monday is also an important day because it’s when the District is expected to lift its advisory that recommends against recreational activities on the Potomac — we’re talking boating, fishing, walking pets by the water.
It’s important to note, however, that D.C.’s advisory pertains to its portion of the Potomac, and it has no bearing on advisories issued by officials in Maryland or Virginia.
Still, this is being treated by many as a hopeful sign.
What they’re saying:
But significant concerns absolutely remain for residents.
“I’ve had tons of messages from people saying they’re not going to let their kids row crew, they’re not going to go to sailing schools. We catch three million tons of blue cats out of the Potomac River. That season starts next week, and they’re not gonna be able to bring those blue cats to market,” said Dean Naujoks with the Potomac Riverkeepers.
“You knew years ago that parts of this Potomac Interceptor were corroded and vulnerable, especially where it broke, in Cabin John, our neighborhood,” one resident said, speaking at a public meeting in Bethesda on Thursday.
“I know there are small business owners here. Who’s accounting for all of our losses that we’re getting due to your sewer blowing up?” another resident asked.
Officials with D.C. Water, which is a public utility, have been running daily tests and will continue to do so as well.
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