District Briefing

D.C. COUNCIL

Transplant Complications Put Barry Back in Hospital

D.C. Council member Marion Barry (D-Ward 8) is expected to be at Howard University Hospital through at least tomorrow after complications related to his recent kidney transplant, his spokeswoman said yesterday.

Natalie Williams said at a news conference that Barry was readmitted Monday night after experiencing discomfort in his abdomen, which doctors told him was the result of gas in his intestine and not a rejection of the kidney.

Barry, who will turn 73 tomorrow, underwent transplant surgery Feb. 20. He had been scheduled to return to his council duties this week.

-- Hamil R. Harris

TRAFFIC

Lanes to Close for Inspection of 14th Street Bridge

Delays are expected with the closure of the northbound far right lane and right shoulder on the 14th Street bridge today and Monday, the D.C. Department of Transportation said.

The closures are to allow a bridge inspection from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days, according to DDOT. Three travel lanes will be open for inbound travel.

NORTHWEST

Shoe Store Robbery in Georgetown Sets Off Search

Two men robbed a designer shoe store in Georgetown last night, prompting an extensive search, D.C. police said.