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Press Release: Mayor Bowser Launches 2019 Fall Crime Prevention Initiative

Press Release Oct 11, 2019

News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the Metropolitan Police Department October 11, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Dustin Sternbeck (MPD) (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched…

Opinion

Roger Marmet and C. DeShola Dawkins: Where is DC’s ‘Vision Zero’ for gun violence?

Commentary Oct 11, 2019

A year ago this month, Tom Marmet was shot and killed while driving across DC in rush-hour traffic. He was heading home from his job as a social worker for local nonprofit So Others Might Eat. Tom hoped to dedicate his life to serving the…

Press Release: Norton, Van Hollen to Introduce Resolution Congratulating Washington Mystics on…

Press Release Oct 11, 2019

News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton October 11, 2019 Contact: Jack Miller WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today announced they will introduce a congressional…

Washington Times: D.C. Council hears support for letting jailed felons vote

Editor Oct 11, 2019

Activists testify on disparate impact on ex-prisoners

WAMU: D.C.’s Punk Archive Celebrates 5th Anniversary

Editor Oct 11, 2019

The city's legendary punk scene kicked off in the mid-1970s and never looked back.

Curbed: D.C. joins international pledge to reduce air pollution

Editor Oct 11, 2019

The city is committing to set “ambitious” targets in the next two years

City Paper: The Mystics Rode Their Confidence All the Way to a WNBA Title

Editor Oct 11, 2019

Players made winning the championship their goal even before the season started. They delivered.

Washington Post: Mystics cap an emotional year-long journey with franchise’s first title

Editor Oct 11, 2019

The night began with a packed arena, united in red, swaying from left to right in a designed pregame swag surf dance. Then it ended in joyful bedlam.

Washington Post: Indigenous Peoples’ Day to replace Columbus Day in the District, other…

Editor Oct 11, 2019

The District and other jurisdictions in the Washington region have passed legislation to change the Columbus Day name in honor of Native Americans.

NBC4: Sneaker Saga: Georgetown Store Investigated by I-Team Ordered to Shut Down for Stiffing…

Editor Oct 11, 2019

News4 went undercover to test out Kickk Spott’s business practices

WAMU: They Relied On Lyft Rides For Groceries. Now These Seniors Must Find Another Way

Editor Oct 11, 2019

Since last December, Lyft has offered some D.C. residents who don’t live near grocery stores discounted rides to pick up food.

Washington Post: Metro is looking for solutions to prevent crashes after a collision on Monday

Editor Oct 11, 2019

Metro is looking into whether there is technology that could be installed on trains to prevent a crash such as the one that took place early Monday, the transit agency’s chief safety officer said Thursday.

WAMU: Incarcerated Felons Could Be Allowed To Vote In Bill Moving Through D.C. Council

Editor Oct 11, 2019

As D.C. resident Michael Jones served out a 23-year sentence in federal prison, he came to appreciate the bind he was in.

WTOP: Metro to stay open late for Nats fans — for now

Editor Oct 11, 2019

Metro will stay open late for Nationals home playoff games in the coming weeks, but it’s not making a commitment to do the same for all future playoff games in the region.

Washington Post: D.C. bill to restore vote to imprisoned felons receives support at public hearing

Editor Oct 11, 2019

Legislation that would make the nation’s capital the first jurisdiction in the country to restore the right to vote to imprisoned felons got widespread support at a public hearing on Thursday.

Lauren Hersh in The Post: D.C. bill would empower pimps and brothel owners — not women

Editor Oct 11, 2019

Imagine a world where our nation’s capital has become a hub of sex tourism. Picture it: A place where pimps can sell people freely, brothels proliferate and men can purchase the bodies of women and girls for sexual use any place, any time,…

Films

Capital Projections: No pain no gain edition

Pat Padua Oct 10, 2019

Capital Projections is The DC Line’s selective and subjective guide to some of the most interesting arthouse and repertory screenings in the coming week. PAIN AND GLORY Antonio Banderas and Nora Navas (© El Deseo. Photo by Manolo…

Washington Business Journal: The Nationals may be poised for a financial breakthrough. Winning the…

Editor Oct 10, 2019

For the first time in franchise history, the Washington Nationals have advanced to the National League Championship series after toppling the Los Angeles Dodgers in extra innings.

Press Release: Norton Hosts Hispanic Entrepreneurs, Capping Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

Press Release Oct 10, 2019

News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton October 10, 2019 Contact: Jack Miller WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) hosted leaders of Hispanic-owned businesses in the District of Columbia today,…

WAMU: Metro Will Provide Service For Mystics, Nationals Games, But Longer Term Unclear

Editor Oct 10, 2019

Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld wanted to sock away a million dollars a year to pay for additional hours for playoff games and other “major events of regional significance.”

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