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Douglass Bridge closed for repair

The northbound side of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge will be closed for repair this weekend, transportation officials said.

The northbound lanes will be closed from 10 a.m. tomorrow until Monday morning before rush hour. It is the first of about nine weekend closures through early June.

In July and August, the entire bridge is scheduled to be closed, allowing for completion of major construction that would take more than a year to finish with temporary closures.

“The weekend closures and an uninterrupted two-month work period in the summer are expected to improve safety for residents, commuters and workers alike,” said John Deatrick, the District Department of Transportation’s deputy director and chief engineer.

The Douglass Bridge connects South Capitol Street with the Suitland Parkway across the Anacostia River.

Williams takes job in investment firm

Former D.C. Mayor Anthony A. Williams has a new job as chief executive of a real estate investment firm set up to do business with municipal governments and nonprofit organizations.

Mr. Williams announced his position with Public Properties Realty Investment Trust on Tuesday.

The newly formed company is a subsidiary of the Arlington investment firm Friedman Billings Ramsey Group Inc. It plans to buy land from governments and nonprofits, which can then use the money for capital-improvement projects or other community-based investments. The organizations would then be allowed to lease or buy back the property over an extended period.

The firm officially started business yesterday, with Mr. Williams as the only executive on board. He is in the process of hiring a team of six persons.

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