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Washington Post: Transit commission chairman offers advice for Metro’s funding problems

Editor May 28, 2022
Michael Goldman proposes Metro pitch the public on a sales tax after it wins back confidence

Washington Post: 50 years ago, D.C.’s first African Liberation Day launched a movement

Editor May 28, 2022
They came by the thousands. A river of Black and Brown humanity, flowing out of Malcolm X Park, down 16th Street NW, then west on U Street. Red, black, and green flags held aloft, carrying signs that read “Africa for the Africans” and…

Washington Post: Metro releases detailed plan to return 7000-series cars to service

Editor May 28, 2022
The plan was approved earlier this month by the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission

WTOP: Metro plans to bring small group of 7000-series cars back this summer

Editor May 28, 2022
A new plan released Friday details how Metro plans to phase some of their 7000-series rail cars back into service over the summer.

City Paper: Bowser Appears to Skip Ward 2 Forum For Brandon Todd’s Birthday Party

Editor May 27, 2022
Ward 8 Councilmember and mayoral candidate Trayon White was also a no-show.

Colbert King in The Post: What are D.C. voters hungry for as primary day approaches?

Editor May 27, 2022
The June 21 D.C. Democratic primary ballot sets out a buffet of choices.

City Paper: Wealthy Mobile Voting Advocate Targets Charles Allen with Negative Ads Over Legislative…

Editor May 27, 2022
A venture capitalist and former Mike Bloomberg adviser is gearing up to launch an ad blitz against Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, aiming to pressure him into advancing mobile voting legislation that he’s sought to bottle up in his…

Washington Business Journal: The DCRA split is imminent. Here’s what comes next.

Editor May 27, 2022
The stage is set for the coming split of D.C.'s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs — but questions remain for the path ahead, including who will lead it.

Washington Post: Brianne Nadeau faces heated race in bid for Ward 1 D.C. Council nomination

Editor May 27, 2022
With less than a month to go until Election Day in D.C.’s Democratic primary, the race for council member in Ward 1 has turned into a referendum on two key issues: public safety and constituent services.

WTOP: DC drivers could soon pay a lot more to register big trucks, SUVs

Editor May 27, 2022
If you have a big, heavy car, get ready to pay more to register it in D.C. when the new budget gets the mayor’s signature.

Greater Greater Washington: New management and procedures, but safety lapses persist at the…

Editor May 26, 2022
Employees in Metro’s Rail Operations Control Center (ROCC) are repeatedly ignoring and bypassing safety procedures - still - which were put in place to protect employees working around the rail system’s power network, according to the…

WTOP: More than 20 arrested for illegal narcotics activity in Northwest DC

Editor May 26, 2022
More than 20 people are now in custody following a yearlong investigation into illegal narcotics activity and firearms possession in a Northwest D.C. neighborhood, local and federal law enforcement officials said Thursday.

Washington Business Journal: Exclusive: Kaiser Permanente unveils LGBTQ-focused practice in D.C.

Editor May 26, 2022
Kaiser Permanente is ramping up a new medical practice for the LGBTQ community in the D.C. area.

Washington Business Journal: D.C. venture raising $70M for solar energy development in underserved…

Editor May 26, 2022
A D.C. company that targets solar energy development in disadvantaged D.C. neighborhoods is looking to raise capital for expansion.

Washington Post: D.C. police, federal agents arrest 22 in drug sting in Shaw

Editor May 26, 2022
Authorities say crew sold fentanyl, other drugs in Northwest Washington

WTOP: DC announces more grant funding for small businesses

Editor May 26, 2022
D.C. leaders have repeatedly and enthusiastically been holding news conferences to present the various different grants available to small businesses, whether they’re simply trying to survive or looking to make a leap into something…

Washington Post Editorial Board: Encampments are not the way to help D.C.’s homeless

Editor May 26, 2022
Even before a man at a homeless encampment was fatally shot on Monday, there had been problems at the small tent city located near a busy thoroughfare in downtown D.C. Police had responded to numerous calls about drugs, thefts, vandalism…

Washington Business Journal: This go-go legend is the latest participant in a new D.C. funding…

Editor May 26, 2022
Charles “Shorty Corleone” Garris was born in Ward 8, and although his talents have taken him far, supporting the local community is still his priority. The D.C. business owner famously performed as one of the vocalists of go-go band Rare…

DCist: Bowser Announces Nearly $7 Million In D.C. Grants For Small Business Recovery

Editor May 26, 2022
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development on Thursday announced $6.8 million in grants to small businesses and local entrepreneurs.

Washington Post: After safety lapses, Metro board says agency is getting back on track

Editor May 26, 2022
Metro has recertified about 20 percent of its train operators who were found last week to be missing required training
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