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DCist: Metro Makes Masks Optional Following Federal Judge’s Ruling

Editor Apr 19, 2022
Metro announced late Monday evening that it would make masks optional on all of its services, effective immediately.

City Paper: Elissa Silverman Ventures ‘Into the Belly of the Beast,’ Patches Things Up With Jack…

Editor Apr 19, 2022
Silverman was once one of Evans’ harshest critics, but she seems to softening toward the ex-lawmaker.

Washington Business Journal: Buzzard Point megaproject lands $367M loan to kick-start first phase

Editor Apr 19, 2022
The team behind a massive Buzzard Point development has landed a $367 million loan to launch its first phase.

WTOP: Metro updates mask requirement following judge’s order voiding travel mask mandate

Editor Apr 18, 2022
Metro is the latest transit agency to announce that it is updating its mask policy following a federal judge’s order voiding the national mask mandate for people on board planes and public transit.

WTOP: DC program focuses on those most at risk for gun violence

Editor Apr 18, 2022
As crime rates rise, D.C. leaders and police are struggling to find ways to turn the tide.

DCist: D.C. Launches Violence Prevention Program For 200 ‘Highest-Risk’ Individuals

Editor Apr 18, 2022
D.C. has launched a government initiative that pairs 200 people considered high risk for involvement in gun violence with a specialized team that can help them access city services like job training, subsidized employment, and behavioral…

DCist: COVID Cases Continue To Rise, Prompting Some D.C. Area Schools To Take Additional Protective…

Editor Apr 18, 2022
COVID is back on the upswing in the region. D.C., Maryland and Virginia are reporting rising daily case counts, with the most dramatic surge happening in the District. The rising numbers are largely credited to the spread of the BA.2…

WTOP: DC Board of Elections rules McDuffie not qualified to run for attorney general

Editor Apr 18, 2022
D.C.’s Board of Elections dealt a significant blow to Ward 5 Council Member Kenyan McDuffie’s bid for attorney general on Monday, ruling that he isn’t qualified to run for the seat.

City Paper: McDuffie Not Qualified for Attorney General, Board of Elections Rules

Editor Apr 18, 2022
The ruling could prevent the current Ward 5 councilmember from appearing on the ballot. He will appeal the decision in the D.C. Court of Appeals.

DCist: Amtrak Seeks To Claim Washington D.C.’s Union Station Through Eminent Domain

Editor Apr 18, 2022
Amtrak wants to take over D.C.’s Union Station in its entirety. The train agency says it can’t otherwise complete the necessary infrastructure improvements needed to bring the facility back to “its full potential as a premier rail…

Washington Business Journal: Metro aims for equity in future development east of the Anacostia, but…

Editor Apr 18, 2022
Metro's new 10-year strategic development plan, released earlier this month, puts a high priority on bringing new mixed-use projects to its largely undeveloped rail station properties east of the Anacostia River in D.C. and into Prince…

Washington Post Editorial Board: In the race for a new Commanders stadium, we see how not to use tax…

Editor Apr 18, 2022
Localities in the D.C. area are jockeying to land the new stadium planned by the Washington Commanders. But there are a right way and a wrong way to deploy taxpayer dollars in pursuit of it. Maryland is going about it the right way.…

WTOP: Green savings: DC medical cannabis sales tax holiday underway

Editor Apr 18, 2022
D.C. is temporarily ditching its 6% sales tax on medical cannabis products sold at licensed dispensaries.

DCist: Elections Board Says McDuffie Is Ineligible To Run For D.C. Attorney General

Editor Apr 18, 2022
The D.C. Board of Elections dramatically shook up the race for D.C. attorney general on Monday, ruling that frontrunner Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie (D-Ward 5) does not meet the qualifications to run for and hold the office.

City Paper: Misleading D.C. Police Union Ad Blames Mendelson and Allen for Crime Increase

Editor Apr 18, 2022
Despite recent spikes, the crime rate is still lower than it was 20 years ago.

Washington Business Journal: Museum of Illusions coming to downtown D.C. — and you won’t…

Editor Apr 18, 2022
A new entertainment destination focused on tricking the human eye is coming to downtown D.C.

WTOP: DC scuba diving group sparks curiosity about underwater careers

Editor Apr 18, 2022
From oceanography to marine biology, the National Association of Black Scuba Divers is growing its mission to educate Black kids about underwater careers.

UrbanTurf: Douglas Development Plans Office-to-Hotel Conversion in Georgetown

Editor Apr 18, 2022
Douglas Development has plans in the works to bring another hotel to Georgetown.

Axios: Kenyan McDuffie ineligible for D.C. AG, board of elections rules

Editor Apr 18, 2022
The D.C. Board of Elections ruled on Monday that councilmember Kenyan McDuffie does not qualify for the attorney general position, a stunning blow to a leading contender who had raised more money than his challengers.

Washington Post: McDuffie ineligible to run for D.C. attorney general, elections board says

Editor Apr 18, 2022
The D.C. Board of Elections ruled Monday that attorney general candidate Kenyan R. McDuffie is not qualified to run for the position, after one of his opponents, Bruce V. Spiva, filed a challenge asserting that McDuffie does not meet the…
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