Washington Business Journal: D.C. coming up empty in latest coronavirus relief bill
The $484 billion coronavirus relief package approved Tuesday by the Senate does not include any provisions to address the federal funding D.C. leaders said the District was shorted in March’s $2.2 trillion coronavirus relief package.
WTOP: Filmfest DC goes virtual for your free quarantine enjoyment
The longest-running film festival in the nation’s capital faced a tough decision this month.
Neil Flanagan: Pilot DC’s sustainability goals and preserve DC’s history by building a new District…
For nearly a decade, DC officials have promised to construct a purpose-built building for the District’s archives. Despite appropriating millions five years ago, they have not delivered, endangering the irreplaceable physical materials…
DC candidates learn how to campaign in the coronavirus era
The COVID-19 pandemic has community members rightfully focused on their safety and protection. But this public health crisis has eclipsed some very important events that are on the books in DC: the upcoming elections. The primary election…
Press Release: Norton Releases Statement, Thanks Supporters, As New Coronavirus Bill Short on…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
April 21, 2020
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released the statement below saying that she was encouraged that the…
Press Release: Norton Calls on U.S. Parole Commission to Release Individuals Incarcerated for…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
April 21, 2020
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today sent a letter to the United States Parole Commission (USPC) urging USPC to…
WAMU: These Grocery Stores Are The Best At Promoting Social Distancing, According To Local App
D.C.-based app OurStreets Supplies has been collecting reports from users about their shopping experiences at local grocery stores during the pandemic. Using information from more than 5,000 user reports in the D.C. region over the last…
Washington Post: Reopening the DMV: How officials will decide when to ease restrictions in Maryland,…
The District, Maryland and Virginia have been locked down since late March in an effort to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus. With the local economy in a tailspin and everyone eager to see life get back to some version of normal,…
Washington Post: Activists planned to shut down D.C. for Earth Day. The pandemic beat them to it.
The nation’s capital was always supposed to come to a standstill on Earth Day this year.
ABC News: Coronavirus pandemic brings Ben’s Chili Bowl, iconic DC business, to its knees
The family owners wait for its government loan, but so far, nothing.
Washington Post: Aid bill expected to pass this week doesn’t include $700 million sought by…
The coronavirus bailout deal struck by the White House and congressional leaders Tuesday does not grant the District’s request for an additional $700᠆million, despite pleas from local leaders that the nation’s capital was shortchanged in…
WTOP: Where have all the flowers gone? Flower Mart at National Cathedral goes online
It’s usually a rite of spring — the annual Flower Mart at the Washington National Cathedral. But, this year, the colorful celebration is being sidelined by the coronavirus pandemic.
Washington Post: D.C. schools psychologist, former Angolan freedom fighter is system’s first…
Every year, Zoao Makumbi Sr. told his family he planned to retire. And every year, his daughter knew that her father probably wouldn't retire.
Washington Post: D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine hires former federal prosecutor who quit over…
A former federal prosecutor, who quit after the Justice Department undercut the sentencing recommendation for Trump political confidant Roger Stone, has been named special counsel for public corruption for the D.C. attorney general.
DCist: U Street Music Hall Owner Says Venue Will Have To Close In Six Months Without Live Concerts
U Street Music Hall was on the verge of celebrating its 10-year anniversary with a week of special concerts before the coronavirus forced owner Will Eastman to shut the venue down.
DCist: So Many People Are Trying To Adopt Or Foster Pets That Local Shelters Are Having Trouble…
Since the coronavirus pandemic hit the D.C. area and Tim Young started working entirely from his apartment, the Adams Morgan resident has applied to foster a dog at three different local rescues. So far, he’s had no luck.
District Links: Council limits commercial rent hikes as part of relief bill; DC doesn’t expect…
Happy Tuesday. The DC Council tweaked its recent COVID-19 response bills in a quick session this morning, with changes that include a further extension for the mayor’s budget submission and the expansion of a rent-hike prohibition to cover…
Washington Business Journal: Coronavirus-inspired mortgage relief is becoming a reality in D.C. Here…
D.C. officials are putting the finishing touches on new programs to offer mortgage relief to homeowners and commercial property owners who need some help making payments while the coronavirus emergency drags on.
Press Release: AG Racine Hires Jonathan Kravis as Special Counsel to Combat Public Corruption in the…
News Release — DC Office of the Attorney General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2020
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Former Federal Prosecutor Who Resigned Over Roger Stone Sentencing to Spearhead OAG’s New Public…
Press Release: AG Racine Leads Coalition to Stop Trump SNAP Rule That Would Leave 3.1 Million…
News Release — DC Office of the Attorney General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT: Office of Communications
22 AGs and New York City Say USDA Should Not Cut SNAP Benefits for the Most…