Welcome back, folks! We’ve got so much in store, it’s time for all things DMV!
Let’s start off in politics. Six Republican Senators want to repeal D.C.’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for school kids.
Meanwhile, 22 Republican Governors, have signed a letter sent to President Joe Biden calling on him to withdraw his student loan forgiveness plan. Lastly, The White House is working on contingency plans in case of a railroad strike.
In general news, rent in Montgomery County has risen 11% since 2019, according to Apartment List. Now, many of the residents are calling for the wealthy jurisdiction to enact rent control.
In Virginia, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors has voted to rename Lee Highway and Lee-Jackson Memorial Highway to Route 29 and Route 50, respectively.
Moving on to sports. A new commemorative SmarTrip card will honor the Washington Spirit, who were the 2021 NWSL Champions.
Meet the first Commander, now on BridgeTV. Also, check the epic new uniforms in collaboration with The Museum DC. They have become the premier go-to clothing brand for the city.
In entertainment, Rico Nasty has made her way back to Instagram. The DMV superstar recently deactivated her Instagram, leaving all of us fans wondering where did she go? Well, she is back!
Our Southeast queen, Taraji P. Henson, turned 52 this week and had a hell of a time with Usher. Take a look now on BridgeTV.
Virginia’s own Missy Elliott had a boulevard named after her, solidifying her presence even more in the 757. Moving up I-495, Maryland’s own Yvonne Orji is back with a new HBO special coming in October.
Let’s end things with what is happening around town.
We spoke on this before, but the Quinn Coleman Scholarship, presented by the Grammy Museum and the Recording Academy is now open. The deadline is October 7th, so act fast.
Bad News, 93.9 WKYS “KYS Fest” is canceled. All refunds will be reissued immediately.
The WMATA metro station name changes start this weekend. Check out the names now on BridgeTV.
The National Air & Space Museum is reopening. Take a look at DC area Fall Arts Preview.
Well, there you have it, ladies and gentlemen. This sums up What’s Going On D.C.? Follow me @TheMediaPrince on everything, and follow the hashtag #WGODC.
