WTOP: ‘Red flag’ gun regulation set for final vote in DC
WASHINGTON — The District could soon have its own “red flag” gun safety law on the books.
Yearly Archives
2018
City Paper: With New Proposal, Vince Gray Tries to Save Hospital Deal and Appease Howard Med School
Two "poison pill" amendments to the deal to build a new hospital in Ward 8 have forced Councilmember Vince Gray to propose more changes that give greater consideration to Howard University's medical school.
Washington Post: His fiancee was killed on a run in Logan Circle. He was left with the rest of his…
On a chilly December morning, nearly three months after the runner’s death, her makeshift memorial was still visible.
Simon Rodberg: Too many directions for DC schools
DC public and charter schools enter winter with winds buffeting them from many sides. The mayor’s nominee for DC Public Schools chancellor, Dr. Lewis Ferebee, brings a reputation from Indianapolis for aggressive innovation. The previous…
Analysis of Diversity in D.C. Schools Finds Little Overlap Between Racial and Economic Diversity
ANALYSIS OF DIVERSITY IN D .C. SCHOOLS FINDS LITTLE OVERLAP BETWEEN RACIAL AND ECONOMIC DIVERSITY
New data shows a diversifying Washington region, but diversity is hard to find school by school in the District of Columbia. A new report,…
Washington Post: D.C. Council to have final vote on bill aimed at seizing guns from suspected…
The D.C. Council on Tuesday could pass new laws restricting the ability of gun owners to modify weapons and require police to seize guns while enforcing protective orders in domestic disputes.
Washington Post: In the move toward personal mobility devices, D.C.’s poorest are left behind —…
If you’ve spent any time in downtown Washington recently, you’ve probably seen one of the hundreds of electric scooters that, for better or worse, have become ubiquitous on city streets and sidewalks.
Washington Business Journal: D.C. sues Providence, alleges hospital lacks approval to scale back
The D.C. government is suing Providence Health System, alleging the Northeast D.C. hospital violated the terms of its newly renewed license by scaling back many of its services Friday.
WTOP: All women, minority panels to lead 2019 DC-area council
WASHINGTON — When the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments gets to work next year, the first thing it’s expected to do is approve proposed board leaders who are all African-American. And, the Council of Government’s 2019 Corporate…
Theresa Vargas in The Post: A roomful of cops asked if it’s better to ‘do nothing’ sometimes. Why…
Humiliated. That’s how Stephen Benson felt as a teenager standing in Union Station, wondering how he ended up in handcuffs.
Washington Post: Drenched city: 2018 is now Washington’s wettest year ever recorded.
An unprecedented series of drenching rain storms, culminating in this weekend’s soaking, has catapulted 2018 to the wettest year on record in Washington. This year’s rainfall tally shoves aside the previous top mark which stood for nearly…
WTOP: It’s official: 2018 is DC’s wettest year on record
WASHINGTON — 2018 will officially go down as D.C.’s wettest calendar year on record.
Eater DC: Ben’s Chili Bowl Inspires D.C.’s Black Business Owners to Invest in Themselves
How the D.C. institution serves as a blueprint for young entrepreneurs
Washington Post: In last-ditch effort, D.C. sues to try to keep Providence Hospital open
The District government filed suit Friday against management of Providence Hospital, saying its move to shutter most of its operations has violated the terms of its hospital license.
Colbert King in The Post: Daniel Snyder belongs on the NFL’s Hall of Shame. D.C. shouldn’t indulge…
It’s hard to not get worked up about a new stadium possibly getting built on the existing RFK site, especially with Washington’s football team owner Daniel Snyder in the picture. “Think your NFL owner is bad? Dan Snyder’s always worse” was…
Mayor Bowser Appoints Terrie Rouse-Rosario as Acting Executive Director of the Commission on the…
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Mayor Bowser Appoints Terrie Rouse-Rosario as Acting Executive Director of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser…
Curbed: D.C.-born residents predominantly live on the eastern end of the city, analysis shows
A new analysis of U.S. Census data by the D.C. Policy Center (DCPC), a local think tank, underscores big demographic differences between the east and west sides of the District.
David Osborne and Emily Langhorne in The Post: Who is Lewis Ferebee, D.C.’s new chancellor?
After 11 years of centralization, Lewis D. Ferebee, the choice of D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) to be the next D.C. schools chancellor (subject to confirmation by the D.C. Council), will bring a fresh perspective to D.C. Public Schools.…
Adele Robey in The Post: Nothing will change until bad drivers have to pay
Pedestrian deaths seems to be on the upswing this year, despite a promise from the District to make walking and bicycling in the city safer.
Washingtonian: There’s a New Retail Strategy at the Shay. Will it Work?
Around this time last year, things weren’t looking good for the Shay—JBG Smith’s splashy mixed-use development at 8th and Florida avenues, Northwest. Shops Chrome Industries, Kit and Ace, Steven Alan, Frank and Oak, and Bucketfeet had all…