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WTOP: Proposed new name of DC’s Wilson High School debated: ‘Too cute’ or inspiring

Editor Oct 7, 2021

The proposed renaming of Northwest D.C.’s Woodrow Wilson High School after celebrated African American playwright August Wilson continues to draw mixed reviews.

Washingtonian: The Vegan Food Wars of DC

Editor Oct 7, 2021

A crew of innovator chefs and entrepreneurs have turned Washington into a hub of plant-forward dining. But they have all kinds of competing ideas about what meat-free fare should be.

Axios: D.C. Council makes bid for homeless anti-discrimination protections

Editor Oct 7, 2021

There's a new push to give more rights to unhoused people in D.C.

City Paper: Erin Palmer Is Looking to Unseat D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson

Editor Oct 7, 2021

Is the Ward 4 ANC different enough from his last challenger?

WTOP: DC student athletes need to get 1st COVID-19 dose by Saturday to play

Editor Oct 7, 2021

Student athletes in D.C. are running out of time to get their first coronavirus vaccine dose in order to meet a the District’s vaccine mandate deadline.

WTOP: National Zoo cancels 2 popular seasonal events

Editor Oct 7, 2021

The Smithsonian’s National Zoo in D.C. has canceled two big seasonal events — Boo at the Zoo and ZooLights — due to COVID-19.

District government

FAQ: What you need to know if you’re single and experiencing homelessness in DC

Will Schick Oct 7, 2021

How does someone experiencing homelessness in the District find housing? Here’s what you need to know about coordinated entry and the process for finding housing if you’re homeless in DC.

Opinion

jonetta rose barras: Is DC serious about producing and preserving enough affordable housing?

jonetta rose barras Oct 7, 2021

Ask that question of most DC tenants and the answer is sure to be a resounding no — although last week Mayor Muriel Bowser kicked off her annual feast for developers to entice more affordable housing projects. Using federal and local tax…

WTOP: Jail time for former DC police employee for bribery, insurance fraud schemes

Editor Oct 6, 2021

A former D.C. police worker who took money from people who received access to confidential traffic crash reports was sentenced to 78 days in jail for accepting the bribes and insurance fraud in a separate case.

Theresa Vargas in The Post: Children should be able to walk and bike to school safely. But, in D.C.,…

Editor Oct 6, 2021

Two young children can be seen lying in the road near a crosswalk, with their backpacks tossed aside.

WTOP: 2 young girls and their father hospitalized after being struck by car in DC

Editor Oct 6, 2021

Two young girls and their father were sent to the hospital after they were struck by a driver in Southeast D.C. on Wednesday morning.

Washingtonian: Immigrant Food Goes Upscale With a New Globetrotting Restaurant in Downtown DC

Editor Oct 6, 2021

Chef Enrique Limardo serves international dim sum and cocktails at Immigrant Food+ at Planet Word Museum

Washington Post: Two kids and their father hit by a car in D.C. on ‘Walk to School Day’

Editor Oct 6, 2021

One of the children suffered serious injuries, police say.

Washington Post: Former D.C. police clerk sentenced to weekends in jail for bribery and fraud

Editor Oct 6, 2021

A former D.C. police employee was sentenced Wednesday to 78 weekend days in jail for accepting bribes in return for supplying confidential traffic-crash information that could be used by lawyers to solicit clients.

Washington Post: With youth vaccine rates still low, D.C. awards first college scholarship as part…

Editor Oct 6, 2021

When the federal government approved a vaccine for 12-to-15-year-olds in May, Travanna Lewis, 14, did not get the shot. Her mother believed the coronavirus vaccines were developed too rapidly; it all felt too risky, she said.

DCist: National Zoo Cancels Boo At The Zoo, ZooLights Over Coronavirus Concerns

Editor Oct 6, 2021

For a second year in a row, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo won’t be hosting its traditional Boo at the Zoo event or the popular ZooLights, citing concerns about the pandemic.

DCist: Home Health Aides In D.C. Struggle To Afford Training And Make Ends Meet

Editor Oct 6, 2021

In a Zoom class at a nonprofit training center for adults, instructor John McIntyre was giving his 17 students a verbal quiz. The class, at the Opportunities Industrialization Center of D.C., or OIC-DC, trains people to be home health…

City Paper: Amigos Park in Mount Pleasant Gets Official Designation From D.C. Council

Editor Oct 6, 2021

Regulars celebrate Council's stamp of approval as a victory against displacement.

Washington Business Journal: The SEC’s new headquarters deal is potentially worth $1.3B. Here…

Editor Oct 6, 2021

The Securities and Exchange Commission's new NoMa headquarters should be move-in ready by early 2026.

Press Release: Councilmember Christina Henderson Introduces Legislation Improving Residential…

Press Release Oct 6, 2021

For Immediate Release October 6, 2021 Contact: Mike Shaffer Washington DC – Councilmember Christina Henderson, along with Councilmember Brooke Pinto, today introduced the Rightsizing Residential Permit Parking Regulation Amendment…

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

May 29, 2026 16

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 618

“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 11

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 10

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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