**FILE** Ward 7 Council member Vincent Gray has endorsed candidate Wendell Felder as his successor. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)
**FILE** Ward 7 Council member Vincent Gray has endorsed candidate Wendell Felder as his successor. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Today’s Headlines – May 17, 2024

Ward 7 Council Race Heats Up Amid Fiery House Hearing & Music Census

Good afternoon! It’s Friday, May 17, and today’s newsletter covers a range of topics. From the heated D.C. Council primary race in Ward 7 to the contentious exchanges in the House Oversight Committee, as well as opportunities to shape the local music industry and a special performance at the Round House Theatre, there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive straight into today’s headlines.

Ward 7 Council candidate receives endorsement from former councilmember

The race for Ward 7’s D.C. Council primary election is heating up as voters prepare to choose a successor to Councilmember Vincent C. Gray. Gray recently endorsed Wendell Felder, a former Bowser affiliate and prominent figure in the council race, citing his diverse experience in both local government and the private sector as well as his ability to unify the ward.

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s personal attacks disrupt House Oversight Committee session

In a heated session of the House Oversight Committee, personal attacks and partisan bickering overshadowed discussions on holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. The contentious exchange between lawmakers, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, highlighted the deep divide and lack of decorum in the political arena.

D.C. Area Music Census to close, aims to gather data for industry needs

Time is running out to participate in the D.C. Area Music Census, an important initiative to gather insights from the local music community. Find out how you can contribute to shaping the future of the D.C. metropolitan area music industry.

Round House Theatre presents Tony Award-winning production ‘Topdog/Underdog’

Get ready for a special performance of “Topdog/Underdog” at the Round House Theatre. The Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Suzan-Lori Parks will have a Black Out performance on June 19, prioritizing the needs of Black-identifying audience members.

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