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Washington Post: Trump-connected lobbyist ends coronavirus contract with D.C. due to Bowser, White…

Editor Jun 5, 2020
A lobbyist with close ties to President Trump ended his relationship with the District of Columbia Friday as tensions grew between the president and Mayor Muriel E. Bowser.

HuffPost: Trump’s Occupation Of D.C. Fuels Calls For Statehood

Editor Jun 5, 2020
The deployment of unwanted federal forces in the District of Columbia is only possible because it is not a state.

CityLab: The Battle for Public Space Plays Out in Trump’s Backyard

Editor Jun 5, 2020
The fence Trump built around the White House was the exclamation point in a week of military occupation in D.C. But the streets around it have a different message.

Washington Business Journal: Don’t expect any news on D.C.’s second phase of reopening…

Editor Jun 5, 2020
Don’t expect to see more coronavirus-related restrictions lifted in D.C. anytime soon — health officials don’t think they’ll be able to make that call until at least June 19.

DCist: Some D.C. Residents Were Allowed To Vote By Email. Was That A Good Idea?

Editor Jun 5, 2020
By Monday, Ward 6 resident Alex Dickson was running out of options. She had requested an absentee ballot for the following day’s primary election, but even after repeated promises from the D.C. Board of Elections that one had been sent,…

DCist: ‘There’s No Vaccination For White Supremacy’: For Many, Protesting Injustice Rises Above…

Editor Jun 5, 2020
On her eighth day of protesting the killing of George Floyd, Lamarr was tired, hot, and sweaty. The 49-year-old mother and educator who lives in Silver Spring, has been out here all day Wednesday. She also has a welt on her leg from where…

City Paper: Democrats for Education Reform Founder Acknowledges Attack Mailers Were Unfair

Editor Jun 5, 2020
"I was in the wrong and I see that now," founder and former director Catharine Bellinger says.

Bisnow: Northeast D.C. Developers See Slow Retail Leasing, But View Apartments As Value Play

Editor Jun 5, 2020
Northeast D.C. has grown rapidly over the last decade, with developments adding thousands of apartments and a host of new retail to neighborhoods including H Street, NoMa, Union Market, Ivy City and Brookland.

WTOP: DC now has ‘Black Lives Matter Plaza’ amid ongoing protests

Editor Jun 5, 2020
Ahead of an expected eight consecutive days of protests in D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser penned a formal letter to President Donald Trump requesting the removal of federal law enforcement and military personnel from the city.

Washington Business Journal: Events D.C. finalizes spending plan for $15M in Covid-19 relief

Editor Jun 5, 2020
The Events D.C. board of directors Friday unanimously approved an additional $15.2 million in coronavirus relief to support undocumented workers in the hospitality industry as well as 30 District's cultural institutions.

Washington Post: D.C. police officer dies after contracting the coronavirus

Editor Jun 5, 2020
D.C. Police Chief Peter K. Newsham on Friday announced that an officer on the force died after contracting the coronavirus.

DCist: These D.C. Venues And Churches Will Open Their Doors To Protesters This Weekend

Editor Jun 5, 2020
As D.C. gears up for a second weekend of protests in the wake of George Floyd’s killing in Minneapolis, some local theaters and churches have announced they will open their lobbies to protesters.

Associated Press: DC paints huge Black Lives Matter mural near White House

Editor Jun 5, 2020
WASHINGTON (AP) — City workers and activists painted the words Black Lives Matter in enormous bright yellow letters on the the street leading to the White House, a highly visible sign of the District of Columbia’s embrace of a protest…

Washington Post: In giant yellow letters, D.C. mayor sends message to protesters, and to Trump

Editor Jun 5, 2020
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser renamed the street in front of the White House “Black Lives Matter Plaza” on Friday and emblazoned the slogan in massive yellow letters on the road, a pointed salvo in her escalating dispute with President Trump…

Washingtonian: DC’s Food Scene Is Fueling Protesters With Sandwiches, Snacks, and Supplies

Editor Jun 5, 2020
Restaurants, breweries, and caterers are cooking and collecting to show their support

UrbanTurf: Design Revealed for Nearly 90 Townhouses at St. Elizabeths East

Editor Jun 5, 2020
The development pipeline at St. Elizabeths continues to grow with a project that would deliver almost ninety new homes to the campus.

Washingtonian: A Huge “Black Lives Matter” Mural Is Being Painted on the Street Near the White House

Editor Jun 5, 2020
The DC government is reportedly behind the project.

Bisnow: As D.C. Reopens, NoMa Businesses Get Creative To Support The Community

Editor Jun 5, 2020
The signs are everywhere: Northeast D.C. is slowly starting to reopen. Residents can see it as they pass outdoor dining areas at Union Market or take a stroll down Rhode Island Avenue and watch businesses prep for curbside pickup.

DCist: Bowser Formally Requests Withdrawal Of Federal Forces From D.C.

Editor Jun 5, 2020
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has released a letter to President Donald Trump requesting the withdrawal of “all extraordinary federal law enforcement and military presence from Washington, D.C.”

Washington Post: Students in masks? Sick kids staying home? Teachers aren’t convinced plans will…

Editor Jun 5, 2020
Christian Herr is only 35, but he has been on medication ever since he suffered a heart attack in his classroom nine years ago. His cardiologist is clear: Herr’s condition puts him at risk of dangerous complications if he contracts the…
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