WTOP: DC council joins mayor in opposing Evans run for council
All 12 members of the D.C. council have joined Mayor Muriel Bowser in vocally opposing a campaign bid from former Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans for his old seat.
Yearly Archives
2020
Capital Projections: Short subject edition
This week’s openings include three programs of Oscar-nominated short films, while repertory offerings include recent features from Iran and Turkey as well as a classic Japanese ghost story.
Capital Projections is The DC Line’s selective…
The DC Lineup for this weekend: pisco, politics and Potomac Phil
The District hosts its own versions of national and international activities this weekend for Super Bowl 2020, Groundhog Day and Peru’s Pisco Day — along with a final opportunity to contribute to a global art project on display at the…
Washington Times: District officials promote progress on D.C. statehood
With the African American Civil War Museum as a backdrop, the District’s top elected officials on Thursday promoted progress in their campaign to make the city the 51st state.
WAMU: Part Of Barry Farm Has Been Named A Historic Landmark
Former residents of the Barry Farm housing complex in Southeast have been pushing for months to get a historic designation, which they say will allow them to preserve some of their community’s history — and perhaps exercise some control…
WTOP: Where DC’s major road projects stand
From traffic changes to bus and bike lanes, it can be challenging to keep up with planned road projects in the District, but the District Department of Transportation detailed the city’s progress at an oversight hearing this month.
WTOP: Scheduled hearing marks ‘historic moment’ for DC statehood supporters
For the first time since 1993, the full U.S. House of Representatives could hold a vote on D.C. statehood.
City Paper: Mayor Muriel Bowser Endorses Mike Bloomberg, Gives Him a Pass on His Politically…
"I understand the regret that he has expressed," Herroner declares.
Washington Post: D.C. Council member works to save alternative school slated for closing
A D.C. Council member wants to keep Washington Metropolitan Opportunity Academy open another year, even as top school officials prepare for its closure.
DCist: Helbiz E-Bikes Hit The Streets In D.C.
City streets will see thousands of rentable electric bikes this year with the expansion of Uber-owned Jump’s local fleet and the introduction of Helbiz, a New York City-based micromobility company founded in 2015.
Washington Post: Attorney General William P. Barr names Timothy Shea, one of his counselors, as the…
Attorney General William P. Barr on Thursday named former federal prosecutor Timothy Shea as the District’s interim U.S. attorney.
Washington Times: All of D.C. Council condemns Jack Evans’ decision to run
The D.C. Council sent out a joint statement collectively condemning Jack Evans‘ decision to run again for the Ward 2 Council seat following his resignation for ethics violations.
DCist: Former Home Of The International Square Food Court Will Be Renovated With A New ‘Food Hall’
The International Square complex, a 1.2 million-square-foot office and retail property above the Farragut West Metro station, will feature a new street-level “food hall,” according to renovation plans shared last week with the complex’s…
Press Release: Attorney General William P. Barr Appoints Timothy Shea Interim U.S. Attorney for the…
News Release — U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Public Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Attorney General William P. Barr announced today the appointment of Timothy Shea as Interim U.S. Attorney for…
Washington Times: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser endorses Michael Bloomberg for president
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has endorsed former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for the Democratic nomination for president, the Bloomberg campaign announced Thursday.
DCist: In Rare Joint Statement, Entire D.C. Council Condemns Jack Evans For Running To Replace…
In a unanimous statement, all 12 of Jack Evans’ former colleagues on the D.C. Council have publicly denounced the former councilmember’s decision to run for the Ward 2 seat he recently vacated to avoid expulsion.
DCist: D.C. Statehood Is Getting A Congressional Vote For The First Time Since 1993
Members of Congress will soon vote on whether D.C. should become the 51st state for the first time since 1993.
Associated Press: Barr names new U.S. attorney in DC
WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General William Barr on Thursday named Timothy Shea, one of his closest advisers, to be the next top prosecutor in the nation’s capital.
WTOP: Helbiz e-bikes hit DC streets
There are now two dockless electric bike companies operating in the District with the addition of e-bikes from New York-based Helbiz.
WAMU: Gwen lfill Remembered With Black Heritage Forever Stamp, D.C. Holiday
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared Jan. 30 Gwen Ifill Day in the District to commemorate one of the nation’s most esteemed journalists.