Press Releases

July 20 update from George Williams of the DC Public Library: "The Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library will be open on Saturday and Sunday. The partial roof replacement will be rescheduled." For Immediate Release: July 11, 2018…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                July 10, 2018 Contact: Takiyah “T.N.” Tate   JOIN COUNCILMEMBER VINCENT C. GRAY AT THE UPCOMING OVERSIGHT ROUNDTABLE ON POLICING IN WARDS 7 & 8  Washington, D.C.…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2018   Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens Temporary Lane Closures in Effect on July 13   (Washington, DC) - The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will temporarily…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2018   Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens Temporary Lane Closures on U Street Begin July 16 (Washington, DC) - The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2018   CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Julia Robey Christian (DOEE)   Mayor Bowser Signs Historic Green Finance Authority Establishment Act  Introduced by Mayor Bowser, Legislation Cements DC as First…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch July 10, 2018 Norton Says Congress’ Authority Over D.C. Makes Kavanaugh Unique Threat to D.C.’s Women and LGBTQ Community WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today said that, pending…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2018 Contact: Erik Salmi DC Council unanimously passes Councilmember Allen’s Youth Rehabilitation Amendment Act By a vote of 13-0,  the DC Council passed the Youth Rehabilitation Amendment Act of…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Tuesday, July 10, 2018 Contact: Tom Fazzini Nadeau Statement on Initiative 77 Repeal Bill  WASHINGTON – Today, Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau released the following statement after a bill to repeal…

CCAN ACTION FUND   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2018 CONTACT: Denise Robbins, Communications Director Camila Thorndike, Carbon Pricing Director   CCAN Action Fund Statement: D.C. Councilmember Introduces New Climate Bill…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2018 Contact: Erik Salmi   Councilmember Allen introduces bill banning non-disclosure agreements around sexual misconduct Today, Councilmember Charles Allen introduced the “Sexual Misconduct Sunshine…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2018 CONTACT: Joshua Fleitman Councilmember Todd Proposes Tiered Tax For Rideshare & Expansion of Homestead Tax Exemption Washington, DC – Today, Councilmember Brandon…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 10, 2018 CONTACT LaToya Foster (EOM) Olivia Dedner (OCA) Dustin Sternbeck (MPD) Terry Owens (DDOT) Nicole Peckumn (HSEMA) Mayor Bowser Addresses District Preparation for MLB All-Star Game Festivities MLB…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch July 10, 2018 Norton Files Amendments to Strike All Anti-Home-Rule Riders from D.C. Appropriations Bill Will Force Anti-Home-Rule Members to Justify D.C. Interference to Their Constituents WASHINGTON,…

For Immediate Release July 10, 2018 Media Contact: George Williams, Media Relations Manager D.C. United Players Use Their Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes to Promote Early…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch July 9, 2018 Norton Statement on the Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus’ Judicial Nominations…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2018 CONTACT:  LaToya Foster (EOM) Kate Hartig (DMPED) Mayor Bowser Cuts the Ribbon on Audi Field New 20,000-Seat Stadium and Home of D.C. United Opens in the Sports Capital (WASHINGTON, DC) – Mayor…

Contact: Benjamin Fritsch July 9, 2018 Norton Requests Meeting with National Zoo Officials to Discuss Proposed New Security Proposals WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today said that she has requested a…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2018 Contact: Erik Salmi Tomorrow: Council to hold final vote on Youth Rehabilitation Amendment Act, overhauling longstanding law Tomorrow, the DC Council will hold a final vote on comprehensive legislation…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2018   Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens Bridge Repairs at Rhode Island Avenue over North Capitol Street NE July 10-11 (Washington, DC)—The District Department of Transportation…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2018   Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens   Bridge Repairs at New York Avenue over North Capitol Street NEJuly 9-10 (Washington, DC) - The District Department of Transportation (DDOT)…