The weekly news analysis from I Hate Politics: What do the responses to a new community survey from MCPS tell us? Harford County, MD, withdraws an AP African American studies course. A crowded field of candidates seeks to replace former Prince George’s County Councilmember Mel Franklin; illegal fireworks destroys Aspen Hill home; he really short water boil advisory in DC and Arlington; a glut on pianos on local listservs and Buy Nothing groups. And more. Music from Silver Spring band Airport 77s.