District Links: DC gets federal disaster declaration as COVID-19 death toll climbs; hundreds of…
Good Monday afternoon. The District is now eligible for federal disaster funds after President Donald Trump on Sunday afternoon granted the mayor's request for a major disaster declaration.
City Paper: New DC Hospitality Coalition Mobilizes to ‘Save as Many Restaurants as…
The group, founded by small restaurant owners and employees, hopes to inform peers and advocate for local and national support.
UrbanTurf: Pandemic Puts DC Historic Review Applications On Hold
While some government and review bodies in the city are holding meetings virtually, one DC board is halting applications as its hearing process is on hold.
Washington Business Journal: Federal disaster declaration to give D.C. more coronavirus relief…
President Donald Trump on Sunday approved a major disaster declaration for the District, opening up more funding for emergency services as well as residents and businesses significantly impacted by the novel coronavirus pandemic.
WAMU: Tired Of Walking Around Your Block? Here’s How To Safely Enjoy Rock Creek Park
The National Park Service has extended closures of local park facilities to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The National Mall is closed. That makes Rock Creek Park, the national park that runs through D.C. and Montgomery County, “a…
Washington Post: Coronavirus inspires new look in retail: Boarded-up storefronts
Surgical masks and rubber gloves are the two most recognizable symbols of the coronavirus pandemic. Here is another: newly boarded up storefronts on fashionable corridors around the country, including several in the District.
WTOP: MusicianShip celebrates best of local musicians despite postponed Wammies
The Wammies – the DMV version of the Grammys – was supposed to be held Sunday night, but it was postponed due to the coronavirus.
Press Release: Board of Directors to vote on budget that looks ahead; funds Metro recovery in wake…
News Release — Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
For immediate release: March 30, 2020
Next Fiscal Year Budget responsive to customer input through restoration of late-night hours, fare and service changes
Metro’s…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Announces DC Receives Federal Disaster Declaration for COVID-19
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor
March 29, 2020
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
FEMA Declaration Will Provide Federal Resources to Assist with Response and Recovery
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser…
Press Release: President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for the District of…
News Release — U.S. Department of Homeland Security
March 29. 2020
HQ-20-047
Contact: FEMA News Desk
WASHINGTON — FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the District of Columbia to supplement the…
WTOP: DC’s first confirmed COVID-19 patient recovering at home
After being the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in the District, Father Tim Cole with Christ Church Georgetown is now out of the hospital after being tested and cleared.
NPR: D.C. Mayor Says Lack Of Stimulus Funds ‘Infuriating’ While Staffer Dies Of COVID-19
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Friday that she had talked with President Trump about a "fix" to the relatively small amount of funding the city is slated to receive from the the landmark $2 trillion economic relief package.
WTOP: Former spacewalking astronaut revels in a brief foray outside Capitol Hill home
Ten times in his career as a NASA astronaut, Michael Lopez-Alegria ventured outside the safety of his spacecraft into the harshness and vastness of space.
Washington Post Editorial Board: Republicans are still playing games with D.C. at the height of a…
WHEN D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D) saw the $2 trillion coronavirus relief bill drafted by the Senate ahead of Thursday’s vote, she assumed it was an oversight that D.C. was classified as a territory and not a state. The District,…
WTOP: Third-oldest Asian elephant in North America dies at National Zoo
An Asian elephant — estimated to be around 72 years old — was euthanized at the National Zoo on Friday, according to a news release.
Washington Post: Work on region’s big projects continues amid coronavirus, with construction an…
Eight days after mostly isolating herself in her Northwest Washington home, Peggy Pacy heard an asphalt paver rumble past her front door.
Washington Post: Elderly Asian elephant is euthanized at the National Zoo
They fed her some final treats of bok choy and celery. They scratched her back with a rake. Then early Friday morning veterinarians at the National Zoo put their suffering 72-year-old Asian elephant, Ambika, to sleep.
WTOP: DC domestic violence cases rise during coronavirus closures
As D.C. continues to remain under tight restrictions during the new coronavirus pandemic and many people stay home, a local nonprofit says that there has been a spike in area domestic violence cases.
Press Release: National capital area parks are modifying operations to implement local health…
News Release — National Park Service
For Immediate Release: March 28, 2020
Contact: Jonathan Shafer
WASHINGTON – In response to public health guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), state…
Press Release: Norton Receives Assurances from Hope Village of Safe Conditions During Coronavirus,…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
March 28, 2020
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said today that she has received assurances from Hope Village, the…