WTOP: DC Council votes to ban ‘right turns on red’
The full D.C. Council on Tuesday voted unanimously to approve legislation aimed at stopping drivers from turning right on red lights in the District.
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WTOP: Bill would give DC more independence from Congress
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A U.S. House committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton said would provide the biggest expansion of D.C. home rule in nearly 50 years.
Washington Post: Metro tracks might be contributing to wheel safety issue, regulator says
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A years-old engineering report cites older examples of a track problem that has caused wheels on rail cars to move apart
Washington Post: D.C. Council approves new office to aid migrants arriving on buses
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The D.C. Council on Tuesday voted to create a government office that lawmakers say will offer immediate support to the thousands of asylum seekers being bused to the District at the direction of GOP…
Washington Post Editorial Board: Once again: Eliminating the tipped wage is a bad idea for D.C.
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District voters might feel a sense of deja vu over a hotly debated ballot initiative to change how tipped workers are paid. After all, the city’s voters passed a very similar measure in 2018 with 55…
DCist: In Response To Lawsuit, D.C. Says Metro Is ‘Sensitive Place’ Where Guns Should Remain Prohibited
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D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine says in a new court filing that Metro is too sensitive a place to allow regular commuters to carry handguns, because trains and buses carry large numbers of federal…
City Paper: Most Councilmembers Won’t Seek Another Repeal If Tipped Wage Ballot Measure Passes
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Despite the furor over Initiative 77, Initiative 82 looks safe should voters approve it in November.
Axios: D.C. Council to vote on migrant bill
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The D.C. Council will vote Tuesday on an emergency bill to establish an Office of Migrant Services to handle the thousands of migrants being bused to the city.
WTOP: Ban on ‘right turns on red’ being considered by full DC Council
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The full D.C. Council is scheduled Tuesday to consider legislation aimed at stopping drivers from turning right on red lights in the District.
UrbanTurf: Lidl to Open Ward 7 Grocery Store at Skyland Town Center at End of Month
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DC's first Lidl store will open soon, bringing a new grocery option to wards 7 and 8.
Washington Post: New pilot program will help D.C. families transition from homelessness
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The District will spend nearly $25 million to help 600 low-income families transition out of homelessness, including up to $10,000 in cash, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) announced Monday.
WTOP: DC bill would put points on licenses for violations caught on traffic cameras
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If you get caught by a traffic enforcement camera in the D.C. area, the ticket results in a fine. But some District lawmakers think the tickets also should include a point on the driver’s licenses of…
DCist: D.C. To Give 10,000 In Cash To Some Families Transitioning Out Of Homelessness
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As a part of a new pilot program, D.C. will be giving up to $10,000 in cash to 600 families transitioning out of homelessness, to support housing, food, and income assistance as they advance their…
DCist: D.C. Drops Proposed Insurance Hike On Businesses Seeking To Operate Outdoor Dining
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In good news for D.C. streateries, the city’s Office of Risk Management has dropped a proposed increase on insurance rates for businesses seeking permits to operate in outdoor spaces.
Washington Post: Metro’s financial projections not as grim as first predicted
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Despite losses of commuters to telework, ridership has outpaced expectations, potentially helping Metro avoid major service cuts
DCist: Under New Bill, D.C.’s Traffic Cameras Would Dole Out Points As Well As Fines
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The District’s many traffic cameras are well-known for slapping drivers with steep fines for everything from speeding to running a red light, but under a new bill introduced in the D.C. Council…
DCist: Metro Reduced This Year’s Budget Shortfall By Half. But Long-Term Financial Issues Loom
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Metro is in better financial shape next year than previously hoped, but the transit agency will still face a tough fiscal road in the years ahead. Leaders say addressing the shortfall will require a…
Washington Post: D.C. cuts speed limit to 25 mph in major routes to curb fatal crashes
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The speed limit on some of D.C.'s major commuter corridors is dropping from 30 mph to 25 mph, in the latest effort by Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) to curb the rising number of serious traffic crashes…
WTOP: DC looks to ‘preserve and promote’ its Latino culture during Hispanic Heritage Month
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D.C.’s Hispanic Heritage Month calendar of events this year will have more than just festivals and parties. Along with the traditional festivities, the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs is focused on…
Colbert I. King in The Post: Old, new and borrowed — D.C.’s 2022 ballot has it (almost) all covered
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The District’s Nov. 8 Election Day ballot calls to mind the old wedding rhyme: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” Whether those ballot choices collectively promise…