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District Links: Council OKs deferred retirement option aimed at boosting MPD, FEMS retention; self-driving cars stall in council committee; and more

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jonetta rose barras: Political confusion and DC’s leadership gap 

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District Links: Suspect in fatal Logan Circle shooting reportedly had…

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District Links: Legislation to curb utility costs wins initial OK,…

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District Links: Despite revisions, robotaxi bill faces headwinds on…

City Paper: A Top D.C. Catering Company Finds a Way to Feed Residents in Wards 7 and 8

Editor Apr 10, 2020
With weddings and other events on hold, Occasions Caterers is feeding seniors and families who need meals on Sundays.

Washington Business Journal: 50-year-old West End D.C. office building to get major makeover,…

Editor Apr 10, 2020
A joint venture of Network Realty Partners and Meadow Partners hopes to start work in July on a major overhaul of 2100 M St. NW, an 11-story office building that lost its anchor tenant to new space near L'Enfant Plaza.

Press Release: Norton Asks BOP for Contingency Plan for D.C. Returning Citizens After Hope Village…

Press Release Apr 10, 2020
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton April 10, 2020 Contact: Raven Reeder WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released the letter she sent today to the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) asking for…

Bisnow: New Owner Of Dupont Circle Office Building Plans Major Redesign

Editor Apr 10, 2020
A Dupont Circle office building that traded hands in September is now being eyed for a major overhaul.

City Paper: A Department of Public Works Employee Took Down Campaign Signs For Ward 4 Candidate…

Editor Apr 10, 2020
A Department of Public Works employee was spotted taking down campaign signs for Ward 4 candidate Janeese Lewis George, apparently under a supervisor's direction.

UrbanTurf: Doubling Applications and Revenue: The Second Year of DC’s Velocity Program

Editor Apr 10, 2020
Two years after the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs introduced programs to help developers, builders, and property owners expedite the permitting process, UrbanTurf is taking another look at how the programs are being used.

DCist: Some Washingtonians Converted Their Little Free Libraries Into Emergency Pantries. Others…

Editor Apr 10, 2020
As the coronavirus began to spread in D.C. and getting groceries became a challenging chore for many, Chhaya Rao decided that her little free library might serve better as a little free pantry.

DCist: D.C.’s Restaurants Are Swapping Fine Dining For Comfort Food On Their Takeout Menus

Editor Apr 10, 2020
There’s something about food as a balm for tragedy. As D.C. restaurant owners who are open for takeout and delivery continue to feel out operations in an industry leveled by COVID-19, some are remaking menus to focus on more casual,…

Joan Moody in The Post: Cherry blossoms are a symbol of hope in a surreal spring

Editor Apr 10, 2020
What a surreal spring it has been.

Washington Post: He’s delivering your groceries to you. He’s also risking his life.

Editor Apr 10, 2020
You have to protect the things you can, so when the cashier at the Harris Teeter checkout counter asked Matt Gillette if he wanted anything double-bagged, he considered the stakes.

Washington Times: Flags across the District to fly at half staff

Editor Apr 10, 2020
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Friday ordered flags to fly half-staff across the city to honor those who have died from coronavirus and the two Metropolitan Police officers who died this week.

City Paper: D.C. Residents With Disabilities Depend on Grocery Delivery Services. Now Everyone Wants…

Editor Apr 10, 2020
There were at least 75,783 people with disabilities living in D.C. as of 2017.

City Paper: When Practicing Social Distancing, Keep Blind Neighbors In Mind

Editor Apr 10, 2020
A Cleveland Park resident who is blind offers some advice.

UrbanTurf: A Bold Redesign Proposed for Dupont Circle Office Building

Editor Apr 10, 2020
Property Group Partners has bold plans in store for an office building it owns in Dupont Circle.

WAMU: Nurses Strain Under Extra Work Because Of COVID-19 Testing Protocols

Editor Apr 10, 2020
Nurse Susan Nelson-Pierre was supposed to have Tuesday off, but instead she worked a 12-hour overnight shift at Saint Elizabeths Hospital. She said some 30 fellow nurses at the hospital are in quarantine because of city protocols…

Washington Post: The pandemic nearly delayed a 7-year-old boy’s adoption, but D.C. court officials…

Editor Apr 10, 2020
Erica Walker sat in front of the computer screen in a panic.

Brock Thompson in the Washington Blade: Let this be our finest hour

Editor Apr 10, 2020
I’ve been trying to read more during this whole thing. I mean, what else do we have to do, right? So, I’ve picked up Erik Larson’s new book on World War II, England, and the Blitz, The Splendid and the Vile. In his usual quick and punchy…

Jeffrey Anderson in The Post: The ‘Reverend’ of Benning Ridge died, but his fight should live on

Editor Apr 10, 2020
He wasn’t a man of the cloth, or the District’s highest elected official, but depending on to whom you talked and what you talked about, Benjamin E. Thomas Sr. was the “Reverend” or the “Mayor” — a person held in high regard for his…

Washington Blade: D.C. LGBTQ groups go virtual amid coronavirus

Editor Apr 10, 2020
Like thousands of offices and businesses across the city, the D.C. Center for the LGBT Community was forced to close its offices at the Reeves Center municipal building at 14th and U Streets, N.W. on March 16 in response to the coronavirus…
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The DC Lineup for this weekend: beef, books and a brand-new Nats beer

Jennifer Anne Mitchell Apr 10, 2020
The next few days in the District include some virtual variations on classic seasonal activities, like the Nationals’ opener, Easter, Passover and spring dating fever. A local music concert, a free cooking class and interactive arts…
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District Links: Council OKs deferred retirement option aimed at boosting MPD, FEMS retention; self-driving cars stall in…

Nov 13, 2026 10
The DC Council this week gave initial approval to a bill that aims to encourage experienced personnel to remain at the Fire and Emergency Medical Services and Metropolitan Police Department after…

jonetta rose barras: Political confusion and DC’s leadership gap 

Nov 13, 2026 442
The amateur politics on display in DC over the past two weeks have been breathtaking. The end doesn’t appear to be in sight, as the DC Democratic State Committee (DCDSC), under the leadership of its…

District Links: Suspect in fatal Logan Circle shooting reportedly had sued building management; legal fight underway…

Nov 12, 2026 46
A deadly shooting in Logan Circle this morning drew national attention amid reports of an active shooter, with extensive media coverage beginning in the uneasy hours before the Metropolitan Police…

District Links: Legislation to curb utility costs wins initial OK, with talks planned on key aspect; Kennedy family sues…

Nov 11, 2026 24
The DC Council yesterday gave initial approval to a legislative package that aims to curb rising utility costs and strengthen the Public Service Commission's oversight of Pepco and Washington Gas.
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Here’s a listing of the citywide and ward candidates on DC’s general election ballot. We’ve included links to candidates’ political websites and Twitter accounts for those running for positions other…

An overview of endorsements in DC Council, State Board of Education races

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If it’s hard to keep track of all the candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot, it may be even tougher to keep track of everyone who has endorsed them. To that end, The DC Line compiled as many endorsements…

District’s 296 ANC races draw up to five candidates, but two-thirds are uncontested

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