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Officials charged Thomas Caine with knowingly possesing child pornogrophy on June 27.

Former Sidwell Substitute Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography

Dylan Verma ’26, News Editor September 6, 2025
Thomas Samuel Caine, a former Sidwell Friends substitute teacher, was arrested on June 27 and charged with possessing child pornography.
US government considers the 100 deaths in Texas flooding as negligence.

Heavy Flooding in Texas Kills Over 100 US Citizens

Steven Huang ’28 and Evan Tan ’28 September 6, 2025
On July 4, heavy storms hit 44 counties across Central Texas, leading to the flash flooding of the Guadalupe River, an event that killed more than 136 people.
The gubernatorial may help predict the 2026 midterm elections.

Virginia to Make History in Upcoming Elections

Alexander Speece ’28, Staff Writer September 6, 2025
Virginians will head to the polls on Nov. 4 to elect the state’s next governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, along with deciding which party will control the House of Delegates.
Washingtonians adjust to the increase of congestion on the roads.

Washington Declared to Have Worst Traffic in the United States

Lilah Baez ’26, News Editor September 6, 2025
Recent traffic reports confirm the city now has the worst congestion in the nation.
Under the new order, USDA workers and their families are being relocated to five locations across the country.

USDA to Relocate Workers Outside Washington

Ayah Ilyas ’28, Staff Writer September 6, 2025
This decision follows President Trump’s relocation plan, which aims to reduce the national debt and lower government spending.   
The group of Quakers walked over 300 miles from New York City to Washington in protest.

Quakers Continue to Lobby in Washington

Martha Pendle ’28, News Editor September 6, 2025
The march, held from May 4 to May 22, was intended as a show of solidarity with migrants and other groups targeted by the Trump administration's policies.
The U.S. will no longer participate in nor
fund UNESCO initiatives.

US Declares Withdrawal From UNESCO

Evan Tan ’28, Staff Writer September 6, 2025
The withdrawal will officially take effect in December 2026, when the U.S. will cease funding and participation in the agency. 
Steak ‘n Egg Diner on Wisconsin Avenue is set to close after 32 years.

Wisconsin Avenue Favorite Steak ‘n Egg Diner Set to Close

Ishani Agrawal ’28, News Editor September 6, 2025
After 32 years of scrambling the competition in Tenleytown, the Steak ‘n Egg Diner on Wisconsin Avenue is finally cracking under pressure.
Pope Leo XIV was elected as the 267th pope, succeeding Pope Francis.

Pope Francis Dies at Age 88, Pope Leo XIV Elected as Successor

Sean Guo ’28, Staff Writer June 4, 2025
Pope Francis died on April 21 at the age of 88 due to a cerebral stroke and heart failure, according to Vatican News.
Initiative 82 has caused restaurants such as Crazy Aunt Helen’s to close.

Restaurants Close Down After Initiative 82

Steven Huang ’28 and Evan Tan ’28 June 4, 2025
Several restaurants across Washington, have closed or announced plans to shut down in the months following the implementation of Initiative 82, a ballot measure that phases out the tipped minimum wage in the District.
Allen Vandegrift starts working at Sidwell on July 1, 2025.

Middle School Principal Rachel Kane Set to Leave Sidwell

Elliot Goch ’28, Staff Writer June 4, 2025
Her replacement, Allen Vandegrift, the current Head of the Middle School at Montgomery School in Pennsylvania, will officially take over the position on July 1.
Eight agents entered Millies during a lunch rush to speak with the General Manager.

Local ICE Raids Threaten Washington Businesses

Emma Canan ’26 and Daphne Zwicker ’26 June 4, 2025
On May 6, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents unexpectedly visited local Washington restaurants, including Chef Geoff’s, Millie’s and Pupatella
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