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A massive mansion fire on Kalorama Road has rekindled this morning. I’m told the home was under renovation. More than 100 firefighters on the scene. We are live on 7News DC DC Fire and EMS Department

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WAGE WAR IN D.C.? Fierce fight is heating up over Initiative 82—the law phasing out the tipped minimum wage. Workers call it long-overdue justice. Restaurant owners say it’s a business killer. Now, Mayor Bowser wants it repealed but 74% of voters backed it. 7News DC One Fair Wage

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BREAKING: 2 Fires 1 Mansion: It is one of DC‘s most affluent neighborhoods where 7 US presidents have lived. Today Kalorama Road is the scene of a massive two-alarm fire that erupted early this morning. These flames poured out just out after an initial fire last night. 7News DC

TENSE NIGHT IN LOUDOUN: Parents packed the Loudoun Co. School Board meeting, outraged over a Title IX sexual harassment investigation involving 3 boys who voiced discomfort with a girl in the boys’ locker room. Many are demanding a repeal of Policy 8040, 7News DC

Big changes are coming to Virginia’s criminal justice system. The Clean Slate Law seals certain low-level criminal records like marijuana possession and misdemeanor trespassing. Supporters call it a fresh start but critics say its sends the wrong message to criminals. 7News DC

“ACT OF ANTI-SEMITIC TERRORISM”: The victims in the deadly D.C. shooting were Yaron Lischinsky, a research assistant, and Sarah Milgrim, an American embassy employee who organized visits to Israel. They were reportedly planning to get engaged in Jerusalem next week. 7News DC

TRAGEDY IN D.C. They were young, in love, and devoted to diplomacy. Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim were planning to announce their engagement next week in Jerusalem. But their dreams were shattered in a senseless act of violence outside a Jewish museum in D.C. 7News DC

WAR OF ATTRITION: MD Congressman Heads to El Salvador for Welfare Check on Deported Resident Rep. Glenn Ivey is flying to El Salvador tonight to check on Kilmar Abrego Garcia — a Beltsville man deported under disputed circumstances and now held in a high-security prison. 7News DC

Kermit the Frog gave the commencement speech at the University of Maryland and honestly? He crushed it. Funny, heartfelt, and somehow deeply wise—the little green guy had the whole crowd laughing and tearing up. If you missed it, here it is from 7News DC m.youtube.com/watch?v=78tr-_…

Loudoun County Sheriff Pushes for SROs in All Elementary Schools. Sheriff Mike Chapman wants to place law enforcement officers in all 66 schools—a major shift sparking debate among parents, educators & leaders. Supporters call it safety. Critics fear over-policing. 7News DC

🚨 JUST ANNOUNCED — PGPDNEWS is launching its Summer Crime Initiative after tragic teen shootings. 👮‍♂️ More patrols 📍 Focus on hotspots 🕒 Juvenile curfews in effect 💬 Youth programs & mentorships “Kids end up dead over stupid stuff,” says Acting Exec. Jackson. 7News DC

“I hope she’s not being intimidated by that guy at the White House” Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Slams Bowser’s Push to Repeal D.C. Sanctuary City Law. Advocates say the repeal could deter undocumented residents from reporting crimes or seeking help. 7News DC

Thousands at Risk of Losing Healthcare in D.C. Mayor Bowser’s new budget could cut coverage for undocumented immigrants & low-income adults—impacting over 50,000 residents. Critics call it a blow to D.C.’s most vulnerable. Will the Council push back? 7News DC

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1ST LOOK AT OVI STATUE? New renderings include what appears to be a bronze statue of a hockey player holding the Stanley Cup trophy. Sure looks like Ovechkin!! It appears the statue will be close to the new main entrance on the corner of 7th and F St. 7News DC Monumental Sports & Entertainment Washington Capitals

NEW: MCPS Cracks Down on School Threats & Violence 🚨 Starting this fall, students who bring weapons, make bomb threats, or assault staff could face long-term suspension or expulsion. The county is getting tougher after a rise in serious incidents. 7News DC

“Concerned that the 2 attacks that we’ve seen in less than 2 weeks are going to be repeated again,” says Gil Preuss, CEO of the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Amid rising antisemitic violence, D.C.-area police are stepping up patrols at synagogues. 7News DC The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington