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WTOP: Netflix donates $5.4 million to Howard’s Chadwick Boseman scholarship fund

Editor Oct 4, 2021

Netflix is the first donor to the Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship, contributing $5.4 million to the scholarship fund established by Boseman’s wife, Simone Ledward-Boseman, for Howard University’s School of Fine Arts.

Washington Business Journal: Skanska lands anchor law firm tenant for new downtown D.C. office…

Editor Oct 4, 2021

Skanska has landed an anchor tenant for its planned trophy office building at 17th and M streets NW, pushing the project from the drawing board to a near-term groundbreaking.

Washington Business Journal: Local residents help fuel growth for these small businesses in new D.C.…

Editor Oct 4, 2021

In mere days, vegetarian taco restaurant Chaia raised $25,000-plus to help fuel its growth as part of a newly launched program aimed at supporting local businesses in the District.

Washington Post: Howard University, Netflix to honor actor Chadwick Boseman with scholarships

Editor Oct 4, 2021

The ‘Black Panther’ star graduated from the historically Black university in 2000.

Press Release: DCHA Employees Give Back to Senior Communities in Inaugural Day of Service

Press Release Oct 4, 2021

News Release — DC Housing Authority FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, October 4, 2021 Contact: Tony Robinson Christy Goodman Partnership with D.C. Department of Aging & Community Living…

Press Release: Norton Statement on Supreme Court Decision in D.C. House Voting Rights Case

Press Release Oct 4, 2021

News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton October 4, 2021 Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) issued the following statement on today’s Supreme Court decision on…

Press Release: Mayor Bowser Encourages All Residents to Get Their Flu Shot and Eligible Residents…

Press Release Oct 4, 2021

News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and DC Health FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 4, 2021 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Dr. Kimberly Henderson (DC Health) (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser…

District Links: DC mismanaged low-income housing funds, IG says; Bowser battles DC Council on…

Chris Kain Oct 4, 2021

A new report from DC's inspector general says that housing officials haven't adequately ensured efficient use of the Housing Production Trust Fund — and have failed to meet a statutory mandate to target assistance to projects serving…

Press Release: Councilmember Christina Henderson Introduces Legislation Strengthening Immunizations…

Press Release Oct 4, 2021

News Release — At-large DC Council member Christina Henderson For Immediate Release October 4, 2021 Contact: Amanda Farnan Washington, DC – Councilmember Christina Henderson along with Councilmembers Brianne Nadeau,…

Press Release: Charles Allen Re-Introduces Metro For DC Bill to Give Every DC Resident $100 Monthly…

Press Release Oct 4, 2021

News Release — Ward 6 DC Council member Charles Allen FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 4, 2021 Contact: Erik Salmi Today, DC Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) is re-introducing his bill that would put a recurring $100 balance…

Press Release: Pepco Issues RFP for Wholesale Electric Power for District of Columbia Customers

Press Release Oct 4, 2021

News Release — Pepco Contact: Jamie Caswell Pepco Communications FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 4, 2021)– Pepco today issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for wholesale electric power supplies to meet its…

Press Release: Norton Recommendation Graves Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee for U.S. Attorney…

Press Release Oct 4, 2021

News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton October 4, 2021 Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said she was very pleased that the Senate Judiciary Committee approved…

DCist: Downtown D.C. Restaurants Are Still Hurting While Neighborhood Eateries Bounce Back

Editor Oct 4, 2021

Restaurant sales in the D.C. area’s residential pockets are starting to recover from the pandemic. But tumbleweeds are still rolling in the central business district.

WTOP: Washington National Cathedral ‘Blessing of the Animals’ held in person for first time since…

Editor Oct 4, 2021

Animals of all shapes and sizes gathered outside of the Washington National Cathedral on Sunday afternoon with their owners as the “Blessing of the Animals” returned in-person.

Opinion

Josephine Ross and Casey Anderson: Proposed regulations create roadblocks for DC Clemency Board

Commentary Oct 4, 2021

Passage of the Clemency Board Establishment Act of 2018 gave the District the opportunity to create its own, local clemency board and to ensure that applications from people convicted of DC Code offenses have a direct route to the…

WTOP: Casa Ruby director steps down after LGBTQ+ shelter loses DC grant

Editor Oct 3, 2021

Ruby Corado has stepped down from her position as executive director of Casa Ruby, a 50-bed shelter serving the LGBTQ+ community in the District.

Washington Post: George Washington University welcomes graduates back for first in-person…

Editor Oct 3, 2021

The classes of 2020 and 2021 celebrated their graduation on the National Mall on Saturday

Washington Post: Thousands of D.C. health care workers remain unvaccinated amid flurry of religious…

Editor Oct 2, 2021

Nearly 2,500 D.C. health-care workers remain unvaccinated following Thursday’s deadline to receive at least the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, with nearly 70 percent of them requesting a religious exemption, according to city…

Washington Post: Metro rail car series that was suspended after decoupling incidents is returning to…

Editor Oct 2, 2021

Transit officials say they hope to return all 184 of the rail cars to the agency’s fleet this year

WTOP: DC police identify 5 focus areas for Fall Crime Prevention Initiative

Editor Oct 2, 2021

D.C. has identified five areas to focus on in their 2021 Fall Crime Prevention Initiative, Mayor Muriel Bowser said on Friday.

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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 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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