Local Headlines: ‘Not my Baltimore’: In Cummings’s district, a rich tapestry of problems and gems

HUD Secretary Ben Carson: 'A lot of good things in Baltimore, but there are a lot of bad things, too'; Republicans say Jamestown protest of Trump shows Democrats are unpatriotic and in disarray; Virginia says it's too late to add Republican legislator to the November ballot; Prosecutors can review psych evaluations of accused Capital Gazette shooter; Woodstock 50th anniversary celebration canceled after lineup issues, financial problems; Retired Georgetown lawyer helps subdue suspected shoplifter at convenience store; Chevy Chase financial adviser gets 20 years for Ponzi scheme; Republican lawmaker disowned by county GOP after officiating same-sex wedding; 'Have we no decency?' National Cathedral criticizes Trump's 'dehumanizing words.'; College of William & Mary to explore the legacies of slavery and racism; Even if the Nationals' new arms are merely adequate, that marks a step up; Trump plans to appoint former Maryland first lady to new administration post; August outlook: We expect it to be hotter and wetter than normal, just like May, June and July; Bus driver work stoppage impacts Northern Virginia commuters

Sign up for this newsletter Read online Essential news and more for DMV residents.       (Marvin Joseph/The Washington Post) 'Not my Baltimore': In Cummings's district, a rich tapestry of problems and gems Maryland's 7th Congressional District is far more complex than President Trump's "caricature," a professor says. By Paul Schwartzman ● Read more » HUD Secretary Ben Carson: 'A lot of good things in Baltimore, but there are a lot of bad things, too' The lone black member of Trump's Cabinet defended the president's harsh depiction of the city. By Ovetta Wiggins ● Read more » Republicans say Jamestown protest of Trump shows Democrats are unpatriotic and in disarray Virginia Democrats grouse privately about Samirah's action, but defend his stand against racism. By Gregory S. Schneider ● Read more »   Virginia says it's too late to add Republican legislator to the November ballot Missed deadlines may force Del. Nick Freitas to run as a write-in, posing a hurdle in a pivotal election year. By Laura Vozzella ● Read more » Prosecutors can review psych evaluations of accused Capital Gazette shooter Jarrod Ramos's defense team said the records are privileged information and should not be released. By Lynh Bui ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Woodstock 50th anniversary celebration canceled after lineup issues, financial problems "We are saddened that a series of unforeseen setbacks has made it impossible to put on the Festival we imagined," said organizer Michael Lang, a co-founder of the original Woodstock festival. By Sonia Rao ● Read more »   Retired Georgetown lawyer helps subdue suspected shoplifter at convenience store The nearly 71-year-old was getting his morning coffee when he confronted a crime in progress. By Peter Hermann ● Read more » Chevy Chase financial adviser gets 20 years for Ponzi scheme Dawn Bennett told investors she was building her luxury sportswear brand. Prosecutors say she was using the $20 million to fund her lavish lifestyle instead. By Lynh Bui ● Read more » Republican lawmaker disowned by county GOP after officiating same-sex wedding Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-Va.) has compiled a complicated record on LGBT rights in his brief stint in Congress. County GOP officials say his work at a same-sex wedding was unacceptable. By Eli Rosenberg ● Read more »   'Have we no decency?' National Cathedral criticizes Trump's 'dehumanizing words.' Trump's tweets about Baltimore come just weeks after he attacked women of color in Congress. By Julie Zauzmer ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT College of William & Mary to explore the legacies of slavery and racism A grant will fund oral histories and other research. By Susan Svrluga ● Read more » Even if the Nationals' new arms are merely adequate, that marks a step up The bar is low when it comes to improving the battered relief corps, but GM Mike Rizzo didn't give up much to address an area of need. Perspective ●  By Thomas M. Boswell ● Read more »   Trump plans to appoint former Maryland first lady to new administration post Kendel Ehrlich would be promoted within the Office of National Drug Control Policy. By Clarence Williams ● Read more » August outlook: We expect it to be hotter and wetter than normal, just like May, June and July But we should see some cooler relief at times, as well. By Matt Rogers ● Read more »   Bus driver work stoppage impacts Northern Virginia commuters No deal has been reached between OmniRide bus services' union and management, so commuters in Northern Virginia face modified routes. By Dana Hedgpeth ● Read more » We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Going Out Guide for what to do, where to eat and where to go in the D.C. area — a can't-miss list delivered Mondays and Thursdays. Sign up »

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