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Press Release: Norton Reintroduces Bill to Give D.C. Authority to Grant Clemency

Press Release Jun 28, 2021

News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton June 28, 2021 Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today reintroduced the District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act, which…

Press Release: DC Charter School Alliance Announces Millree Williams As Senior Director of…

Press Release Jun 28, 2021

News Release — DC Charter School Alliance For Immediate Release June 28, 2021 Contact Nell Callahan Washington, DC – Today, the DC Charter School Alliance, an advocacy organization that supports and represents the robust…

Press Release: Mayor Bowser Celebrates Start of #BacktoSummer Programming to Keep DC Youth Engaged

Press Release Jun 28, 2021

News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor, DC Public Library, DC Department of Employment Services and DC Department of Parks and Recreation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2021 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) George…

Greater Greater Washington: Asphalt art is popping up at intersections from Logan Circle to Mount…

Editor Jun 28, 2021

As part of a safety and mobility study, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is putting up art installations at intersections in an area stretching north from Logan Circle through Columbia Heights and Mount Pleasant.

Press Release: Norton Announces Oversight Committee Will Mark Up Two of Her D.C. Bills Tomorrow

Press Release Jun 28, 2021

June 28, 2021 Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced today that the Committee on Oversight and Reform (COR) tomorrow will mark up two of her bills, the D.C.…

City Paper: One Year on From the Toppling of Albert Pike, What Happens to it and Other Problematic…

Editor Jun 28, 2021

"It was like we really took freedom and justice into our own hands."

WTOP: Bethesda’s Duck Duck Goose plans summer Dupont Circle opening

Editor Jun 28, 2021

French Brasserie Duck Duck Goose has set a late-summer opening for its Dupont Circle restaurant at 2100 P Street NW, a spot previously home to Vintage78, which closed earlier this year.

WTOP: Hook Hall ends free meal distributions for restaurant workers

Editor Jun 28, 2021

In another sign that D.C.’s restaurant industry is on the mend, Hook Hall has decided it is time to end its free meal distribution to struggling restaurant workers: Monday is the final day for it.

Washington Post: The mystery that solved itself: Who vandalized D.C.’s beloved Barbie Pond?

Editor Jun 28, 2021

The longtime curator of the Barbie Pond on Avenue Q was on his way to dinner Saturday night when he first discovered the vandalism.

Washington Post: The new face of hunger: Hispanic, employed, but still struggling to feed the family

Editor Jun 28, 2021

The new face of hunger in the Washington region is a Hispanic man or woman who struggles to feed their household despite working, according to a new report from the Capital Area Food Bank.

Opinion

Allister Chang: School librarians are essential for addressing learning loss

Commentary Jun 28, 2021

To successfully accelerate learning and to address learning loss, DC should not excise any of its school librarians. Yet, that unfortunate cut may well occur at some DC Public Schools, to the detriment of students who need their help. …

WTOP: Bicycle and youth-focused nonprofit gets new home in DC

Editor Jun 27, 2021

D.C. nonprofit “Gearin’ Up Bicycles” is getting a change of address.

WTOP: DC heat emergency in effect amid hot, muggy conditions

Editor Jun 27, 2021

D.C. has started the week under a heat emergency, with city officials opening a number of cooling centers for residents seeking relief from high temperatures expected in the region through Wednesday.

Washington Post Editorial Board: Remaking D.C.’s Union Station is a must

Editor Jun 27, 2021

FINISHING TOUCHES are being put on plans to modernize Union Station and remake it into a world-class transit hub. The project has been more than a decade in the making and is seen as a singular economic and transportation opportunity for…

Washington Post: Crowds descend on Mall for first-ever national rally for D.C. statehood

Editor Jun 27, 2021

Looking out at the people across the National Mall, 54-year-old Dawn Craig, a third-generation Black Washingtonian from Brookland, was amazed. Thousands from across the country had come to her city Saturday to support not only voting…

Mother Jones: Civil Rights Groups Hold First National Rally for DC Statehood

Editor Jun 27, 2021

Inspired by the Freedom Rides 60 years ago, civil rights advocates mobilized in Washington, DC, on Saturday against the backdrop of the US Capitol for the first ever national rally in support of DC statehood.

WUSA9: No word from DDOT on collapsed bridge repair timeline, transportation help for neighbors

Editor Jun 26, 2021

Some neighbors say they now have no easy way to access certain transportation, even get groceries.

WTOP: Bowser and Norton push for DC statehood and voting rights at rally

Editor Jun 26, 2021

Local leaders joined Black Voters Matter for a rally on the National Mall to push for D.C. statehood and voter rights.

WTOP: DC chef launches new nonprofit to provide free, healthy dishes

Editor Jun 26, 2021

A new community pantry is giving residents in Southeast D.C. access to free, healthy meals.

WTOP: DC activates heat emergency plan as temperatures rise over the weekend

Editor Jun 26, 2021

The first official weekend of summer looks to make its presence felt with intense heat, and the District is responding accordingly.

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District Links: Council gives initial OK to extending open meetings changes; National Guard didn’t drive down…

Jun 2, 2026 10

The DC Council voted this afternoon to advance permanent legislation that incorporates the temporary changes to the District's open meetings law in effect over the past year that have allowed private…

District Links: Ward 5’s Parker backs Lewis George in mayor’s race; emergency curfew bill still lacks the…

Jun 1, 2026 8

Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker this morning endorsed Janeese Lewis George in her mayoral bid, becoming the fourth sitting councilmember to back their Ward 4 colleague.

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

May 29, 2026 21

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…

jonetta rose barras: Nine at-large DC Council Democratic primary candidates fight to win a political lottery

May 29, 2026 944

“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…

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