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District Links: Timeline to bring new hospital EOTR far from certain as talks continue; conflicting…

Cuneyt Dil Oct 28, 2019

Happy Monday. The project to bring a new hospital east of the Anacostia River is in rough shape, exacerbating tensions over the state of the area's existing DC-owned medical center.

Washington Business Journal: Sibley’s proton therapy center is open. Here’s a look inside.

Editor Oct 28, 2019

Sibley Memorial Hospital has started treating patients with proton therapy, making it the second D.C. hospital to offer the cancer treatment.

Washington Post: National Park Service withdraws proposal to make protesters pay for security

Editor Oct 28, 2019

The National Park Service announced Monday it is withdrawing a proposal that could have, among other things, made protesters repay the federal government for the cost of security at demonstrations.

DCist: Dave Chappelle Gets Mark Twain Prize, And An Official Day In D.C.

Editor Oct 28, 2019

For the first time, a native Washingtonian accepted the Kennedy Center’s highest comedy prize on Sunday night. Dave Chappelle accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, in a ceremony that starred his fellow comedians, former…

WTOP: National Park Service withdraws plan to consider charging protesters for demonstrations

Editor Oct 28, 2019

After a flood of comments, the National Park Service has scrapped a plan to consider charging fees for demonstrations around the National Mall and the White House.

WAMU: Federal Government Nixes Proposal To Charge Fees For National Mall Demonstrations

Editor Oct 28, 2019

The National Park Service has withdrawn a proposed plan to charge fees for free speech demonstrations and special events on the National Mall after facing overwhelming pushback from the public.

WTOP: DC condo vs. DC co-op: What’s the difference?

Editor Oct 28, 2019

Manhattan’s housing market is well-known for its cooperative buildings, but the District is second only to New York City for concentration of co-ops.

Press Release: Norton Congratulates Dave Chappelle on the Mark Twain Award, Will Honor Chappelle…

Press Release Oct 28, 2019

News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton October 28, 2019 Contact: Jack Miller WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) congratulates Washington, D.C. native Dave Chappelle on receiving the Mark Twain…

Curbed: Long-running High Heel Race returns to Dupont Circle tomorrow

Editor Oct 28, 2019

The beloved race will close 17th Street NW to cars for several hours

District Dig: Bad Bet — Sports betting in D.C. has the stink on it

Editor Oct 28, 2019

Superior Court Judge John Campbell’s recent ruling handed the District of Columbia a temporary victory in a legal challenge to the controversial no-bid, $215 million D.C. Lottery contract that includes sports betting.

UrbanTurf: Déjà View: DC Returns to Advocating for Relaxed Height Act

Editor Oct 28, 2019

Over a century ago, Congress passed the Height of Buildings Act, a law which accounts for DC's largely squat skyline. Now, as the mayoral administration attempts to achieve greater housing capacity and production, the Height Act is once…

Washington Business Journal: CNN to keep D.C. bureau in NoMa

Editor Oct 28, 2019

CNN has inked a deal to keep its D.C. bureau in NoMa, where its lease for more than a third of the building was to expire next year.

City Paper: Uncertainty Plagues the Only Hospital in Southeast D.C.

Editor Oct 28, 2019

As residents suffer a dangerous wait for a new hospital to open, United Medical Center staff say they are overworked and need more support in the interim.

NPR: ‘The Best Part Of The First Amendment’: Dave Chappelle Accepts Mark Twain Prize

Editor Oct 28, 2019

Dave Chappelle grew up near Washington, D.C. So when he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday night at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, it was a family affair.

Washington Post: Dave Chappelle accepts the Twain Prize: ‘I love my art form. It saved my life.’

Editor Oct 28, 2019

Comedian and hometown hero Dave Chappelle was celebrated for his fearless commentary on American culture Sunday night, when he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington.

Opinion

Evan Yeats, Erin Palmer and Geoff Bromaghim: It’s past time to modernize DC’s solar panel guidance

Commentary Oct 28, 2019

As we confront the climate crisis, DC officials have set ambitious goals to lead our city toward a more sustainable future. One of the primary goals is having all of the District’s electricity generated by renewable sources by 2032. While…

News

Merger of two familiar DC names aims to bring seamless care to special-needs children

Candace Y.A. Montague Oct 28, 2019

Two DC health care systems have joined forces to provide expanded care for children and young adults with complex medical needs. In September, HSC Health Care System became an official subsidiary of Children’s National Hospital upon…

WUSA9: DC Mayor proclaims Oct. 27 Dave Chappelle Day

Editor Oct 27, 2019

The comedian is being honored at the Kennedy Center Sunday with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

Ronald “Moe” Moten in The Post: What Nationals fans and native Washingtonians have in…

Editor Oct 27, 2019

It seems like the entire region is celebrating after the Nationals’ historic playoff run. But for many, that good feeling evaporated when we saw the ticket prices: $1,100 for standing room only. Even worse, many season-ticket holders did…

Washington Post: The Nationals are their neighbor: Learning to live next door to baseball

Editor Oct 27, 2019

As he left his home the other day, a couple of blocks from Nationals Park, Ben Method, a construction worker, thought he heard — could it be? — someone in the distance singing America’s song.

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