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Press Release: Norton Recommendation Ana Reyes Approved by Senate Judiciary Committee for the U.S.…

Press Release Feb 2, 2023

News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton February 2, 2023 Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols If confirmed by the full Senate, Reyes will be the first Hispanic woman and the first openly LGBTQ judge on the U.S. District Court for…

DCist: GOP-Led House Will Vote To Overturn D.C. Bills On Non-Citizen Voting And Criminal Code…

Editor Feb 2, 2023

Republican leaders say the House of Representatives will vote next week to overturn a pair of bills passed by the D.C. Council, one that would allow non-citizens vote in local elections starting in 2024 and another that overhauls the…

Washington Post: Expedited clearing of McPherson Square leaves D.C., homeless scrambling

Editor Feb 2, 2023

Few residents of the downtown park have been approved for city housing assistance ahead of a new Feb. 15 deadline

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What DC hopes to learn from its annual survey of homeless residents

Annemarie Cuccia Feb 2, 2023

A year ago, Dr. Mayaalla MuQaddim Abdullah Al Saud was nearly asleep when neon-vested volunteers approached her tent while conducting an annual census of people experiencing homelessness. They asked how long she’d been sleeping outside,…

District Links: DC officials cite strong finances amid worries over future commercial values; Norton…

Chris Kain Feb 2, 2023

The DC Council is focusing today on the District's fiscal position, with a public hearing underway on the financial report released yesterday that showed almost $835 million in unexpected revenue growth in fiscal year 2022.

Press Release: Norton Requests White House Use “Taxation Without Representation” License Plates on…

Press Release Feb 2, 2023

News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton February 2, 2023 Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton wrote President Joe Biden requesting presidential and vice-presidential…

Press Release: Mayor Bowser Announces Expansion of High-Impact Tutoring Programming to Serve an…

Press Release Feb 2, 2023

News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 2, 2023 CONTACT: Susana Castillo (EOM) Fred Lewis (OSSE) Grants Totaling $7…

Washington Post: Police arrest driver in fatal 2021 hit-and-run crash near Hains Point

Editor Feb 1, 2023

U.S. Park Police arrested a driver they allege killed two people as they walked through East Potomac Park in a fatal hit-and-run incident in April 2021, officials said.

WTOP: Howard University landmark getting $50 million makeover

Editor Feb 1, 2023

A national landmark located at D.C.’s Howard University is getting a massive $50 million makeover, school leaders announced Wednesday.

WTOP: Does DC have enough bathrooms when you really need one? A new bill could help

Editor Feb 1, 2023

Finding a bathroom when you’re out and about in D.C. can be tricky. Many businesses have their restrooms exclusive for customers, and sneaking into a nearby office or restaurant just isn’t as easy as it used to be.

Washington Post: Odd bedfellows: Norton backs Comer bill returning federal workers to office

Editor Feb 1, 2023

Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.) found an odd bedfellow Wednesday in support of his bill compelling federal workers to return to the office in person: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) — who would have voted for the bill if Congress gave D.C.…

DCist: Police Charge Driver In Death Of Two Homeless Advocates Hit While Walking At Hains Point

Editor Feb 1, 2023

A D.C. man has been charged with negligent homicide for allegedly hitting two pedestrians as they walked at Hains Point in April 2021, killing them. The U.S. Park Police announced that Melvin D. Conley, 61, was arrested Tuesday had his…

Press Release: Council Chairman Mendelson Statement on District’s 2023 Comprehensive Financial…

Press Release Feb 1, 2023

News Release — DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Lindsey Walton Wednesday February 1, 2023 WASHINGTON, DC -- DC Council Chairman…

City Paper: Board of Elections Sides with Elissa Silverman Again, As Sparring Over Ward 3 Polling…

Editor Feb 1, 2023

The city’s campaign finance watchdog attempted to appeal the board’s previous decision to strike down its fine of Silverman.

DCist: D.C.’s Troubled Crime Lab Won’t Be Accredited Until At Least 2024

Editor Feb 1, 2023

D.C.’s beleaguered crime lab isn’t set to regain its accreditation until at least 2024, continuing a messy saga of mistakes costing the city money and potentially compromising investigations.

Press Release: Norton Announces State of the Union Guest, Raya Kenney

Press Release Feb 1, 2023

News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton February 1, 2023 Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced that her guest for next week’s State of the Union address…

WTOP: DC police chief worries criminal code overhaul doesn’t support victims of violence

Editor Feb 1, 2023

While Congress considers a revamp of D.C.’s archaic criminal code, one of the bill’s most outspoken critics has a message for federal lawmakers during their review process: Justice for the victim matters, too.

Street Sense: Encampment at McPherson Square will be cleared two months early on Feb. 15

Editor Feb 1, 2023

The National Parks Service (NPS) will close an encampment at McPherson Square on Feb. 15 at the request of D.C., two months earlier than planned.

City Paper: Washington Gas Faces Lawsuits in D.C. and Maryland Over Alleged ‘Greenwashing’

Editor Feb 1, 2023

The utility company’s flowery messages on customer’s monthly bills have drawn the ire of environmental and consumer protection groups.

Axios: Biden snubs D.C. ‘taxation without representation’ car tags

Editor Feb 1, 2023

President Biden appears to be snubbing D.C.’s “End Taxation Without Representation” license plates.

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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 15

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 371

“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 10

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 9

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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