District Links: DC announces progress in HIV epidemic; interim deputy mayor for public safety…
TGIF. The city yesterday announced progress in its fight against another epidemic, the spread of HIV.
Yearly Archives
2020
Associated Press: Second Dem lawsuit claims USPS changes will harm mail voting
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic attorneys general in six more states and the District of Columbia sued the Postal Service on Friday over changes they say have undermined mail-in voting ahead of the November election.
Washingtonian: 9 Ways Joe Englert Changed the DC Bar Scene
He injected fun and wackiness into DC's nightlife, and helped build a generation of bar owners.
DCist: National Building Museum To Display Protest Art During The March On Washington
As demonstrators gather on the National Mall next Friday for the March on Washington, a timely new outdoor art exhibition will open outside the National Building Museum in Judiciary Square.
DCist: People Are Rarely Cited For Large Social Gatherings In The D.C. Area
D.C., Maryland and Virginia all have ordinances in place that limit large gatherings and require people to wear masks during COVID-19. But according to health departments and police, enforcement of those gatherings has not been…
Washingtonian: There Will Be a Go-Go Concert and Protest in Front of Postmaster General Louis…
Sunday's action will be led by Shut Down DC and Long Live GoGo.
DCist: D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine Joins Coalition Of States Suing Postal Service Over Mail…
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine has joined six other state attorneys general in a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service, alleging that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is attempting to undermine the November election by limiting Postal…
DCist: A Metro Employee Has Died After Contracting COVID-19, Marking Agency’s First Death
A Metro employee has died after being diagnosed with COVID-19, marking the first coronavirus-related death at the agency. The employee worked in the Rail Operations Control Center, which oversees operations of the entire rail system.
DCist: Bustin’ Loose In Quarantine: D.C.’s Annual Chuck Brown Day Goes Virtual
The godfather of go-go, Chuck Brown, was known for energetic and joyful live performances—something many people have been missing in today’s coronavirus reality.
Washington Post: Rise in fatal drug overdoses in D.C. region likely tied to pandemic, officials say
Officials are warning of a recent increase in drug overdoses across the Washington region, saying the rise in deaths might be linked to the isolation of those struggling with addiction amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Press Release: Bread for the City Announces September 3rd Virtual Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting…
News Release — Bread for the City
AUGUST 21, 2020 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Kenrick Thomas
Communications and Events Manager
New Center in Southeast DC to Expand Essential Services and Open a Medical Clinic in the Midst…
Press Release: AG Racine Joins Suit to Stop Trump’s Postal Service Cuts to Undermine Election
News Release — DC Office of the Attorney General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 21, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT: Office of Communications
Unlawful Changes to USPS Operations Threaten Right to Vote for Millions of Americans Planning to Vote…
The DC Lineup for this weekend: go-go, gardening and a puppet guild
There is a lot of variety in this edition of The DC Lineup: Take in myriad art forms used by local artists, learn something new in an online class, or engage with the community.
The weather will be cloudy throughout the weekend, Aug. 21…
Monty Hoffman in The Post: D.C.’s mayor and council agree on one thing: Local businesses need help
We’re all affected by the novel coronavirus. Essential workers are stretched thin, loved ones have been lost, and the way we live has changed. We walk past empty storefronts with “closed” signs hung from our favorite shops and restaurants…
Washington Business Journal: D.C. sues Washington Sports Club over allegedly misleading customers on…
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine filed a lawsuit against the parent company of gym chain Washington Sports Club on Thursday, alleging it is “continuing to engage in deceptive and unlawful trade practices” following an agreement his office…
WTOP: Slow but steady progress in DC region’s struggle against the coronavirus
The D.C. region in the past week has seen some good progress in battling the coronavirus.
Washington Times: D.C. sees significant one-year drop in newly-diagnosed HIV cases
Mayor Muriel Bowser: 'Still, we're not where we want to be'
Washingtonian: The Joe Englert I Knew
A lifelong friend remembers the one-time king of DC's bar scene.
DCist: Lawyers Threaten Legal Action Over Education For Students With Disabilities In D.C. Jail
The District has failed to properly educate students with disabilities in the D.C. Jail during the coronavirus pandemic, lawyers for the students say.
WTOP: Joe Englert, prolific restaurateur who reshaped DC night life, has died
D.C. nightlife as you know it owes a lot to Joe Englert, who for decades left his mark on many of the District’s favorite bars and dives.