Washingtonian: The White House Graded DC-Area Infrastructure, and the Highest Grade Was a C
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Yearly Archives
2021
WTOP: Stay DC: District launches rent help program
If you’re having trouble paying for rent and utilities in D.C. because of the pandemic, there’s good news: The District is launching a $350 million program to assist residents called Stay DC.
City Paper: There Have Been Four Traffic Fatalities in Nine Days
A driver struck and killed a bicyclist at the intersection of 2nd Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW Friday evening.
Washington Business Journal: Developers have charted out what comes next at Barry Farm. Here’s…
The long-awaited redevelopment of Barry Farm near Anacostia is set to begin with the construction of a building with affordable units for seniors, as progress grinds forward on a project that has been cut down in size once again.
Washington Post: Capital One Arena will open to Wizards and Capitals fans beginning April 21
A limited number of fans will return to Capital One Arena next week for the first time in more than a year when the Wizards play the Golden State Warriors on April 21. The Capitals will play their first home game in front of fans this…
City Paper: D.C. Restaurants Had a Staffing Problem Before the Pandemic. Now It’s a Crisis.
Restaurants are hiring in droves. Thousands of hospitality workers are struggling with D.C.’s unemployment system. What gives?
WUSA: Thousands left with unemployment funds due to DC’s ‘outdated’ website
WASHINGTON — Another technical glitch for D.C.’s unemployment claims website has left thousands of people waiting weeks for benefits.
UrbanTurf: DC Announces New $352 Million Rent Assistance Program
DC is adding a new rent relief program to its toolkit.
DCist: D.C. Will End Hotel Shelter For Medically Vulnerable Residents In September
After weeks of advocates, residents, and councilmembers demanding action, D.C. announced this month it will expand its shelter program that houses medically vulnerable residents into a fourth hotel.
WTOP: Caps, Wizards set dates for 1st home games with fans
The company that runs the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards has announced the first game for each team that will be held in front of fans.
Press Release: District Government Sued For Not Providing Education to Incarcerated Young People…
News Release — Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 12, 2021
CONTACT:
Gregg Kelley, Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs
The District is…
Press Release: DC Residents Urged to Take Advantage of $36 Million in Lower Health Insurance…
News Release — DC Health Benefit Exchange
For Immediate Release: April 12, 2021
Contact: Adam Hudson
Linda Wharton Boyd
Customers already receiving reduced premiums will see an additional average savings of $146 a month…
Jessica Giles: Our students need a just and equitable recovery
Since last year, many families have been grappling with COVID-related challenges from illness, death, job loss and social isolation. Our educators and school leaders have pushed forward, providing students with virtual and in-person…
Press Release: AG Racine Leads Bipartisan Coalition of 22 AGs Calling On Congress To Fund…
News Release — DC Office of the Attorney General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 12, 2021
MEDIA CONTACT:
Office of Communications
One-third of Americans Have Records of Arrest or Prior Conviction, Creating Barriers to…
Press Release: AG Racine Announces Developer Must Pay $400,000 for Violating District Lead Laws and…
News Release: DC Office of the Attorney General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 12, 2021
MEDIA CONTACT:
Office of Communications
Settlement Continues OAG Efforts to Protect the Health & Safety of Residents Against Exposure…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Announces $350 Million Rent and Utility Assistance Program for DC…
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor; Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development; DC Department of Housing and Community Development, DC Department of Human Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 12, 2021…
UrbanTurf: DC Council Bill Aims to Encourage More Constructive Relationships Near Construction Sites
Earlier this month, several DC Councilmembers introduced a bill intended to ease tensions around construction impacts in the city.
Press Release: Norton Asks Bureau of Prisons to Share Information on D.C. Residents Leaving Custody…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
April 12, 2021
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) wrote the Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to request that…
NBC4: Bicyclist Killed in Crash Had Tweeted Just Hours Before About the Dangers of Biking in DC
The bicyclist killed Friday night in a crash that involved five other cars had tweeted just hours before his death about the dangers of biking through a traffic circle in Northeast D.C.
7News: Exclusive: An up-close look at Jefferson Memorial’s $14 million restoration
WASHINGTON (7News) — The scaffolding is finally coming down around the Thomas Jefferson Memorial after two years and $14 million dollars of renovations.