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District Links: DC cuts ribbon on $440M Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge; reports say deal at hand…

Chris Kain Sep 7, 2021

Years in the making, the new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge opened on Labor Day to pedestrians, cyclists and runners in a preview of this morning's dedication ceremony. Later in the week, motorists will transition onto the new bridge…

DCist: Howard Cancels Tuesday Classes After University Hit With Ransomware Attack

Editor Sep 7, 2021

Howard University canceled classes and closed off the campus to all but essential employees on Tuesday in the wake of a ransomware attack on the university’s computer network.

Press Release: Mayor Bowser Celebrates Opening of the New Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

Press Release Sep 7, 2021

News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the District Department of Transportation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 7, 2021 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Lauren Stephens (DDOT) The District’s Biggest Infrastructure…

WTOP: Howard University targeted by ransomware attack; Tuesday classes canceled

Editor Sep 7, 2021

D.C.’s Howard University has been attacked by cybercriminals in a ransomware attack, which has led to the cancellation of Tuesday classes.

CNN: Ex-FBI official says law enforcement needs to take upcoming right-wing rally in DC ‘very…

Editor Sep 7, 2021

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe said Monday evening that law enforcement needs to take the upcoming right-wing rally in support of jailed January 6 rioters "very seriously" as concerns mount about more potential violence on…

Washington Business Journal: Howard University names global financial giant as new primary bank

Editor Sep 7, 2021

Howard University has named JPMorgan Chase & Co. as its primary bank, a move President Wayne Frederick says marks the university’s move away from traditional, and transactional, financing.

WTOP: ‘I do remember the bodies’: DC-area firefighters reflect on 9/11, 20 years later

Editor Sep 7, 2021

Arlington County firefighter Matthew Herrera was racing to a call for an apartment fire in Rosslyn, Virginia, 20 years ago, when his crew was rerouted. Their new destination: the Pentagon, for a report of a plane down in the area.

Philip Kennicott in The Post: At 50, Kennedy Center can no longer be a cultural island

Editor Sep 7, 2021

When the Kennedy Center celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, you might think: Is it only 50 years old? Like so many landmarks in Washington, including the Mall, the arts center on the Potomac seems a lot older than it is. That’s a…

Press Release: Mayor Bowser Reminds Drivers of Approaching Deadlines for DC DMV Credential Renewals,…

Press Release Sep 7, 2021

News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Operations and Infrastructure FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 7, 2021 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Gwen Cofield (DMOI) …

DCist: Eight People Shot, Four Dead After Multiple Weekend Shootings In D.C.

Editor Sep 6, 2021

On Saturday, a sunny warm day during the long holiday weekend, a D.C. police officer heard gunshots coming from near 7th and Longfellow St., NW, in Brightwood Park. Upon arriving at the scene, just after 7:30 p.m., the officer found six…

Washington Post: New $480 million Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge begins opening week with a…

Editor Sep 6, 2021

The bridge replacement is viewed as a critical step toward the transformation of the shores of the Anacostia River

WTOP: Bowser: ‘We have to act with urgency’ on DC violent crime

Editor Sep 6, 2021

D.C.’s mayor addressed another violent weekend in the District, during an event at the new Frederick Douglas Memorial Bridge on Monday.

WTOP: 5K runners, walkers first to cross new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge

Editor Sep 6, 2021

After three years of construction, the new Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge welcomed its first users on Labor Day.

Petula Dvorak in The Post: Homeless encampments are becoming part of the American landscape

Editor Sep 6, 2021

Just outside Union Station, there’s a moment when tourists getting off the Amtrak Capitol Limited from Sandusky, Ohio, or the Silver Meteor from Savannah, Ga., stop and give a little gasp at the vista.

Washington Post: Jordan White recorded the D.C. police fatal shooting of An’Twan Gilmore. Here’s how…

Editor Sep 6, 2021

Jordan White was in a rush in the predawn hours of Aug. 25, so she kept driving, passing the flashing ambulance lights and the group of officers surrounding a stopped car. Her 8-year-old twin daughters were in the back seat, but White…

WTOP: Nearly 200 GWU residents evacuated after concerns over mold

Editor Sep 6, 2021

George Washington University evacuated 175 students living in two Townhouse Row units on 23rd Street in Northwest D.C. Sunday night due to concerns over mold contamination.

Washington Business Journal: UVa. grads launch D.C.-centric online marketplace for locally made…

Editor Sep 6, 2021

Small businesses selling goods made in D.C. are getting a new, homegrown alternative to sites like Amazon and Etsy to help them reach their customers.

Washington Post: GWU students moved because of water leak, university says

Editor Sep 6, 2021

George Washington University students living on Townhouse Row in Foggy Bottom are being moved because of environmental problems discovered in two of the units, the university said Sunday.

Washington Post: After triple homicide, officials and neighbors grapple with a failure to curb…

Editor Sep 5, 2021

The shooting that killed three people and wounded three more on Saturday in Northwest Washington frustrated city leaders who have expressed outrage all year at the continuing violence but have made little progress curbing the District’s…

Washington Post: With first week of school done, parents and lawmakers continue to press D.C. mayor…

Editor Sep 5, 2021

With the first week of school completed, parents and elected officials in D.C. are still ramping up calls to for the mayor to allow more families to opt in to virtual learning.

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District Links: McDuffie wins backing of DC Chamber affiliate; Bowser talks up DPW composting program; MPD adds weekend…

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Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Public Works are touting the expansion of the city's composting program, with the collection of more than 11 million pounds of food waste since 2017 and…

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“While change is good, prepared leadership is better,” Kevin Chavous said as he introduced himself during the DC Office of Campaign Finance’s at-large primary debate late last month. He is one of…

District Links: Feds announce $465 million grant for Union Station repairs, improvements; AU president steps down for…

May 28, 2026 12

American University President Jonathan Alger announced yesterday that he'll step down June 30 after two years in the post.

District Links: Council begins hashing out budget priorities; faulty alert system meant $1M spent on manual fire watch…

May 27, 2026 11

Midway through the DC Council's budget work session, legislators are making clear some of their shared priorities on where to direct any available funding to avoid — or at least trim — cuts proposed…

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