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In today's newsletter:

  • Guillotine found in truck parked steps from the U.S. Capitol
  • DC's Amparo Fondita earns spot on elite Mexican restaurant list
  • Why a familiar NBC4 Washington face is suddenly leaving your screen

Also on today's calendar: High Holidays at Mishkan Torah and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid with heavy t-storms, temps: high: 88, low: 70.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. California Driver Arrested After Guillotine Found Near U.S. Capitol (patch.com) — Capitol Police arrested a California man in Washington after finding a guillotine in the bed of his illegally parked pickup truck near the U.S. Capitol. Officers say he drove from California to the District, and investigators are now reviewing his background and motives, though they have not disclosed whether the device was operational or linked to any threats.
   

2. This DC Spot Named Among Greatest Mexican Restaurants In U.S. By NYT (patch.com) — Food lovers in Washington have fresh bragging rights after Amparo Fondita was named one of the 41 greatest Mexican restaurants in the country by The New York Times. The paper praised chef Irabién Christian's inventive yet comforting dishes, spotlighting the DC spot as part of a broader Mexican culinary renaissance across the U.S.
   

3. NBC News' Joseph Olmo Quits Live Mid-Broadcast (tvshowsace.com) — Longtime Washington, D.C.-area TV reporter Joseph Olmo is leaving his on-air role at NBC4 Washington after nearly a decade in broadcasting, much of it covering the capital region. He announced his departure live, emphasized his love for local reporting around D.C., and hinted on social media that he'll stay in the area while pursuing a new dream.
   

4. How a DC Teen Found Success in International Car Racing (washingtonian.com) — A Georgetown-based 17-year-old who was born in Washington is already winning international endurance racing championships while still figuring out how often to use his DC driver's license. He traces his passion from karting near BWI to training in Europe, all while keeping ties to local schools and city life as he chases top-tier Le Mans and Daytona dreams.
   

5. U.S.-Canada Trade War Lands at D.C.'s Checkout Counter (washingtoninformer.com) — Washington's escalating trade fight with Canada is poised to hit District residents directly, from grocery carts in Southeast to restaurant tabs on U Street. With new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods and promised retaliation, experts warn that higher import costs for food, lumber, and everyday products could ripple through DC's prices, leaving local households and small businesses bracing for steeper bills.
   

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