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DCist: The Number Of Home-Schooled Students Reached A Record High During The Pandemic

Editor May 10, 2021

The number of home-schooled students has steadily increased in Virginia over the last decade, with a thousand or more students joining the ranks each year. But as the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools across the region to pivot from…

Washington Business Journal: D.C. to lift most restrictions on business on May 21

Editor May 10, 2021

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday the District will lift most restrictions on public and commercial activity on May 21.

Washington Post: Vaccinated but wary, Washingtonians start to emerge from isolation

Editor May 10, 2021

The liberation of Richard McWalters was in full bloom as he strolled 14th Street NW the other day, his nose and jaw newly freed of the mask and constant worry that had shrouded him for more than a year.

DCist: D.C. To Lift Most Capacity Restrictions On May 21, Reopen Fully In June

Editor May 10, 2021

After more than a year of shifting closures and restrictions brought on by the pandemic, D.C. officials said Monday they are throwing open the doors over the course of the next month, lifting capacity and other restrictions on everything…

Opinion

Allister Chang: Why DC students continue to struggle with literacy

Commentary May 10, 2021

As new federal money comes to DC to reverse pandemic-related learning losses and to improve literacy outcomes, the District has a unique opportunity to fix a structural problem that has plagued us for decades: insufficient teacher training…

Press Release: McDuffie, Community leaders and Business Leaders Call on Mayor Bowser to Release…

Press Release May 10, 2021

News Release — Ward 5 DC Council member Kenyan McDuffie For Release: Monday, May 10, 2021 Contact: Malcom Fox Washington, DC – Today, Ward 5 Councilmember and Chair of the Committee on Business and Economic Development Kenyan…

Press Release: DC Charter School Alliance Announces “30 Under 30 Changemaker” Honorees For National…

Press Release May 10, 2021

News Release — DC Charter School Alliance For Immediate Release May 10, 2021 Contact Nell Callahan DC Alliance to Host Virtual Discussion with Honoree Friday, May 14 at 11:15am Washington, DC – Today, DC Charter…

DCist: D.C. Entertainment Venues Request Bowser Lift Capacity Limits On July 1

Editor May 10, 2021

A slew of concert halls and entertainment businesses wrote a letter to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, requesting that she follow suit with other cities and states, and allow venues to reopen at full capacity on July 1.

Washington Business Journal: EastBanc’s CEO explains why he went from condos to cold-pressed…

Editor May 10, 2021

Anthony Lanier had an entirely different vision for the wedge-shaped piece of land at 2715 Pennsylvania Ave. NW than the place-holder outdoor bar that opened there late last month.

WTOP: National Gallery of Art to reopen West Building on Friday

Editor May 10, 2021

After closing its doors a year ago because of the coronavirus pandemic, the National Gallery of Art reopens its West Building on Friday.

WUSA9: Car crashes onto DC elementary school steps, pushing neighbors to call for changes to…

Editor May 9, 2021

One neighbor who lives on Michigan Avenue in Northeast, says about once a year, a car crashes into her front yard.

Washington Post: Stalled payments, conflicting answers: D.C. unemployment woes trigger investigation

Editor May 9, 2021

More than 14 months after pandemic-related layoffs first strained the District’s unemployment system, the frustrated calls are still coming.

WTOP: A District early literacy program asks DC Council for funding

Editor May 9, 2021

A literacy-focused program for young students in the District is urging the D.C. Council to prioritize funding in an effort to curb learning loss related to the coronavirus pandemic.

Washington Post: Josh Bell has thought long and hard about social change. In Washington, he’s ready…

Editor May 8, 2021

There was one problem with Josh Bell’s visit to the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy in mid-April: no kids.

DCist: A Quieter, Mostly Virtual Funk Parade Highlights D.C.’s Black Broadway History

Editor May 8, 2021

The Funk Parade typically draws tens of thousands of people to U St. NW to party and celebrate D.C.’s homegrown music scene. Today, the 2021 Funk Parade is underway, but U St. is relatively quiet as the coronavirus pandemic continues to…

WTOP: DC Council chair Mendelson to run for reelection

Editor May 8, 2021

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has filed paperwork to run for reelection in 2022.

District Links: Restaurants seek more clarity on reopening plans; Washingtonian staff go on…

Chris Kain and Cuneyt Dil May 8, 2021

Restaurants and businesses are restless over the city’s pace of relaxing pandemic restrictions, saying it is slowing down their recovery. Two council members are calling on the mayor to present a clear reopening plan.

Erik Wemple in The Post: Washingtonian staffers orchestrate work stoppage over CEO’s ‘public threat…

Editor May 7, 2021

Andrew Beaujon, a senior editor at Washingtonian, says that signals from management indicated that the magazine had pulled through the pandemic in okay shape. “It was tough for us as it was for a lot of other publications, but the message…

WTOP: Man attacked in his Dupont Circle tea shop reflects on attack

Editor May 7, 2021

A man who was attacked inside his own D.C. establishment last year is talking about his experience and sharing his views about why it’s vital for businesses like his to exist in American society.

Washington Post: Phil Mendelson will seek another term as D.C. Council chairman

Editor May 7, 2021

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) filed papers this week to run for reelection in 2022, seeking a fourth term that would make him the longest-serving chairman in council history.

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District Links: Zoning board resumes operations after DC Council confirms two nominees; council votes to halt…

Jun 3, 2026 6

With yesterday's unanimous DC Council confirmation of two mayoral appointees to the DC Board of Zoning Adjustment, the panel is meeting today for the first time since March, when the absence of a…

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

Jun 2, 2026 24

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 24

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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