WAMU: Why This Billionaire Is Spending A Fortune On Washington’s Monuments
David Rubenstein wants to preserve symbols of American democracy — even as the country splinters along partisan lines.
Washington Informer: Ward 7 Residents Nonplussed on Proposed Halfway House
Gray Fears Site Would Hinder Economic Development
Washington Informer: D.C. Councilman’s Bill Implements African American History Courses
Many a parent, and student, have longed for Black History lessons as part of the school curriculum.
jonetta rose barras: If all else fails, throw more money at the public education problem
The initial excitement among some parents and advocates was palpable last week after DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced plans to increase by 4% per pupil funding for public education in her upcoming 2021 budget plan. Overall spending in 2019…
Washington Post: Metro Transit Police held a competition to encourage arrests and other enforcement
Metro Transit Police held a weekly contest to encourage arrests and other enforcement actions last summer before top commanders learned of the unsanctioned competition and shut it down, the transit agency confirmed Wednesday.
DCist: 10 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About The Library Of Congress
A granite building with a golden torch topping its dome, the Library of Congress is tucked just to the east of the Capitol. Its ornate “gingerbread exterior” (as FDR reportedly once described it) and elaborately decorated interior are…
City Paper: Brandon Todd Met With Private School Students But Not Students of a School He Voted to…
A Washington Met junior clapped back at Todd on Twitter.
Press Release: Norton’s Bill Allowing the President to Order Nation’s Flag at Half-Staff Upon Death…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
February 12, 2020
Contact: Jack Miller
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced that her bill to add the Mayor of the District of Columbia to the list of…
WAMU: The Next Smithsonian Might Be A Women’s History Museum
The National Mall might look like it’s at capacity for museums, but some members of Congress want to squeeze in at least one more.
City Paper: Tenant Attorney Will Merrifield Wants to Rout out Developer Influence at the Wilson…
“I’m not afraid of making political enemies, because I think the system is so irrational. To fight back against it, you have to speak out against it.”
Washington Post: Bernie Sanders wades into a local education issue, criticizes D.C. decision to…
When it comes to the future of a public school in the nation’s capital, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has taken a stance: D.C. leaders should keep it open.
City Paper: Family of Original Horace and Dickies’ Owner Keeps the Brand Alive in the District
Richard “Dickie” Shannon's daughter and granddaughter operate the Takoma restaurant that's becoming famous for gumbo.
DCist: Skeletons Were Found In A Georgetown Basement This Month. They Could Be Historic Treasures
Last week, workers who were renovating the basement of a townhouse in Georgetown discovered something a bit more surprising than water damage or outdated plumbing: human remains.
Washington Post: Global warming is making Washington’s climate more Southern. This winter, it most…
Consider this winter a preview of the region’s future.
DCist: Horace And Dickie’s Owner Says Gentrification Is Pushing Out His Fried Fish Carryout After 30…
As the gentrification of H Street NE continues apace, the neighborhood is losing one of its most iconic institutions. Horace and Dickie’s, a fried fish carryout that’s operated on H Street for 30 years, told WJLA on Tuesday that it’s…
Washington Post: Few people know of her daughter’s genetic disorder. A mom is skiing 125 miles…
For 125 miles over snow and ice, a District mother will cross-country ski across Norway later this month to raise money and awareness for her daughter’s rare genetic disorder.
Press Release: Norton Thanks Rules Committee Chair McGovern for Defeating Anti-Union Amendment…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
February 12, 2020
Contact: Jack Miller
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) thanked House Rules Committee Chairman James P. McGovern (D-MA) today for defeating an…
District Links: Statehood moves to full House vote; teachers’ union issues endorsements; and more
Happy Wednesday. Statehood for DC will likely pass the U.S. House for the first time ever, after legislation advanced out of committee yesterday on a 21-16 vote.
Press Release: National Park Service approves plan for transportation upgrades at Fletcher’s Cove
News Release — National Park Service
For Immediate Release: February 12, 2020
Contact: Jonathan Shafer
WASHINGTON—The National Park Service (NPS) has approved a plan to improve access to Fletcher’s Cove in Washington, DC. The…
WTOP: DC doctors, patients learning to cook with ‘Mediterranean’ diet to help chronic conditions
George Washington University Medical School in D.C. has become the first in the region to roll out a program aimed at educating doctors and community members to consider food as medicine.