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10 DC Schools Are “Bold Improvement” Winners for Strong Student Growth That Is Closing Gaps

Press Release Jul 12, 2018

10 DC Schools Are “Bold Improvement” Winners for Strong Student Growth That Is Closing Gaps EmpowerK12 and Education Reform Now’s analysis of the District of Columbia’s academic growth data reveals which DCPS and charter schools are…

Norton Blasts Meadows, Palmer for Filing Anti-Home-Rule Riders to Block D.C.’s Individual Health…

Press Release Jul 11, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch July 11, 2018 Norton Blasts Meadows, Palmer for Filing Anti-Home-Rule Riders to Block D.C.’s Individual Health Insurance Mandate, Voter-Passed Initiative to Eliminate Tipped Minimum Wage WASHINGTON,…

Arts and Culture

African American Civil War Memorial and Museum celebrating 20 years

Naomi Harris Jul 11, 2018

A good preacher would say a story has a beginning, middle and end, according to the founder of the African American Civil War Memorial and Museum, Frank Smith. For the museum he spearheaded, the beginning came in the 1800s, but the ending…

Norton Calls Federal Law Requiring D.C. Inspector General to Report to Congress on Hang-Ups on…

Press Release Jul 11, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch July 11, 2018 Norton Calls Federal Law Requiring D.C. Inspector General to Report to Congress on Hang-Ups on Hotline Absurd and Demeaning Continues to Highlight Obscure Federal Laws that Apply to D.C.…

Norton Meets with Smithsonian Officials on National Zoo Security Proposal

Press Release Jul 11, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch July 11, 2018 Norton Meets with Smithsonian Officials on National Zoo Security Proposal WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) yesterday met with the Smithsonian Institution’s…

Temporary Lane Closure on July 12

Press Release Jul 11, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens Temporary Lane Closure on July 12 (Washington, DC) - The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily close single lanes for…

AG Racine Urges Council to Support Legislation to Address Opioid Crisis and Public Safety

Press Release Jul 11, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Rob Marus, Communications Director Marrisa Geller, Public…

Built Environment

Iconic Chevy Chase diner closes after 30 years

Kate Oczypok Jul 11, 2018

The American City Diner has closed its doors after operating for three decades as an iconic destination on Connecticut Avenue NW. Steve Salis, the owner of Kramerbooks & Afterwords and Ted’s Bulletin, is taking over the diner space,…

Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library to Close July 21 and 22

Press Release Jul 11, 2018

July 20 update from George Williams of the DC Public Library: "The Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library will be open on Saturday and Sunday. The partial roof replacement will be rescheduled." For Immediate Release: July 11, 2018…

Join Councilmember Gray at the Upcoming Oversight Roundtable on Policing in Wards 7 & 8

Press Release Jul 11, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2018 Contact: Takiyah “T.N.” Tate JOIN COUNCILMEMBER VINCENT C. GRAY AT THE UPCOMING OVERSIGHT ROUNDTABLE ON POLICING IN WARDS 7 & 8 Washington, D.C.…

Temporary Lane Closures in Effect on July 13

Press Release Jul 11, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens Temporary Lane Closures in Effect on July 13 (Washington, DC) - The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily…

Temporary Lane Closures on U Street Begin July 16

Press Release Jul 11, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2018 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens Temporary Lane Closures on U Street Begin July 16 (Washington, DC) - The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to…

Mayor Bowser Signs Historic Green Finance Authority Establishment Act

Press Release Jul 10, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2018 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Julia Robey Christian (DOEE) Mayor Bowser Signs Historic Green Finance Authority Establishment Act Introduced by Mayor Bowser, Legislation Cements DC as First…

Norton Says Congress’ Authority Over D.C. Makes Kavanaugh Unique Threat to D.C.’s Women and LGBTQ…

Press Release Jul 10, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch July 10, 2018 Norton Says Congress’ Authority Over D.C. Makes Kavanaugh Unique Threat to D.C.’s Women and LGBTQ Community WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today said that, pending…

DC Council unanimously passes Councilmember Allen’s Youth Rehabilitation Amendment Act

Press Release Jul 10, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2018 Contact: Erik Salmi DC Council unanimously passes Councilmember Allen’s Youth Rehabilitation Amendment Act By a vote of 13-0, the DC Council passed the Youth Rehabilitation Amendment Act of…

Nadeau Statement on Initiative 77 Repeal Bill

Press Release Jul 10, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Contact: Tom Fazzini Nadeau Statement on Initiative 77 Repeal Bill WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau released the following statement after a bill to repeal…

CCAN Action Fund Statement: D.C. Councilmember Introduces New Climate Bill

Press Release Jul 10, 2018

CCAN ACTION FUND FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2018 CONTACT: Denise Robbins, Communications Director Camila Thorndike, Carbon Pricing Director CCAN Action Fund Statement: D.C. Councilmember Introduces New Climate Bill…

Councilmember Allen introduces bill banning non-disclosure agreements around sexual misconduct

Press Release Jul 10, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2018 Contact: Erik Salmi Councilmember Allen introduces bill banning non-disclosure agreements around sexual misconduct Today, Councilmember Charles Allen introduced the “Sexual Misconduct Sunshine…

Councilmember Todd Proposes Tiered Tax For Rideshare & Expansion of Homestead Tax Exemption

Press Release Jul 10, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2018 CONTACT: Joshua Fleitman Councilmember Todd Proposes Tiered Tax For Rideshare & Expansion of Homestead Tax Exemption Washington, DC – Today, Councilmember Brandon…

Mayor Bowser Addresses District Preparation for MLB All-Star Game Festivities

Press Release Jul 10, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2018 CONTACT LaToya Foster (EOM) Olivia Dedner (OCA) Dustin Sternbeck (MPD) Terry Owens (DDOT) Nicole Peckumn (HSEMA) Mayor Bowser Addresses District Preparation for MLB All-Star Game Festivities MLB…

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District Links: New report cites 5.7% drop in DC jobs over past year; OCF investigating claims against Lewis George…

Apr 28, 2026 26

A new report on DC's economic and revenue trends shows a 5.7% drop in jobs over the last year and an increase in the office vacancy rate to 18.3%.

District Links: Bowser resubmits PSC nominations fought by environmentalists; group rejects calls to drop White House…

Apr 27, 2026 16

Mayor Muriel Bowser last week withdrew — and then resubmitted — two controversial nominations for the Public Service Commission that would have otherwise been deemed disapproved at month's end.

District Links: Bowser, Pirro unveil legislation to address rise in domestic violence; Allen bill would enable…

Apr 24, 2026 12

With domestic violence accounting for a growing share of homicides and assaults with a dangerous weapon in the District, Mayor Muriel Bowser and U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro today announced new…

jonetta rose barras: Who among DC’s mayoral candidates can help the city fulfill its potential? (Part 1)

Apr 24, 2026 519

A diverse crowd of nearly 300 people squeezed into the auditorium at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on Monday evening; it was a standing-room-only setting at the latest DC mayoral forum,…

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