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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…

Washington Business Journal: This D.C. agency manages $9 billion in assets. It’s looking for a…

Editor Jan 3, 2020
The District of Columbia Retirement Board is looking for a chief investment officer, according to a job posting published Thursday on LinkedIn.

District Links: Council urged to adopt ban on menthol cigarettes with vaping restrictions; Bowser…

Cuneyt Dil Jan 3, 2020
TGIF! The DC Council entered 2020 hearing testimony urging a ban on flavored e-cigarettes as well as menthol cigarettes.

Washington Business Journal: There’s a new look for Skyland Town Center. Here’s how Lidl…

Editor Jan 3, 2020
Now that Skyland Town Center finally has a new anchor tenant on board in Lidl, the project’s backers are sketching out a revised vision for the Ward 7 development.

UrbanTurf: DC’s Office of Planning Expected to Raise Inclusionary Zoning Minimum

Editor Jan 3, 2020
As DC continues its efforts to update the Comprehensive Plan and facilitate construction of 36,000 new housing units by 2025, the inclusionary zoning (IZ) program is on the table.

WAMU: D.C. Added 100,000 Residents Over The Last Decade, But Growth Is Slowing

Editor Jan 3, 2020
Data released earlier this week by the U.S. Census shows that D.C. took in 103,982 new residents between April 2010 and July 2019, growing by more than 17% over the decade — faster than any of the 50 states or Puerto Rico.

DCist: 2020 Arts Preview: ‘Hamilton’ Returns, MLK Library Reopens, And More To Mark On Your Calendar

Editor Jan 3, 2020
The time has come to flush out the toxins of the 2010s and welcome a new decade, and whatever new toxins and triumphs it may bring. It’s a good time to start marking your calendars for the performances, art exhibits, concerts, and other…

DCist: Yang Market Will Reopen In Eckington With Jamaican Patties, Breakfast Sandwiches, And Grilled…

Editor Jan 3, 2020
Tears were shed in Eckington and across the District when beloved deli Yang Market shut its doors in December 2018. Customers who came for 24-ounce beers, toilet paper, and to chat about My Cousin Vinny—or to eat some of their hearty subs…

Washington Business Journal: Upscale flea market to open in former Dean & DeLuca

Editor Jan 3, 2020
A modern flea market with roots in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is opening in D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood.

Washington Business Journal: D.C. pitches inclusionary zoning expansion in bid to boost affordable…

Editor Jan 3, 2020
D.C. officials are pitching an expansion of the city’s inclusionary zoning program, aiming to force some developments to include more affordable units and approach Mayor Muriel Bowser’s ambitious housing goals.

Press Release: Norton Says Iran Escalation Without Consultation of Congress is Usurpation of Power

Press Release Jan 3, 2020
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton January 3, 2020 Contact: Jack Miller WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released the following statement today on the assassination of Iranian…

Press Release: As Part of the #36000by2025 Goal, Mayor Bowser Announces Zoning Proposal to Create…

Press Release Jan 3, 2020
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the DC Office of Planning January 3, 2020 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Jessica Carroll (OP) Proposal to Expand Inclusionary Zoning Aims to Create More Affordable Units…
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The DC Lineup for this weekend: Celebrate the first weekend of 2020

Jennifer Anne Mitchell Jan 3, 2020
The start of the 2020s is full of novel experiences and learning opportunities across the District — some of which could help you get off to a good start with your new year’s resolutions. Spend an evening at U Street Music Hall finding…

Washington Times: D.C. Council hears concerns over e-cigarette access

Editor Jan 3, 2020
Bill requires prescription for sale of device, bans sale of flavored e-cigarettes

Washington Business Journal: The Bottom Line, Shaw’s Tavern seek to add on-site sports betting

Editor Jan 3, 2020
Downtown D.C. mainstay The Bottom Line and Shaw’s Tavern on Florida Avenue NW have applied for sports betting licenses, according to D.C.’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration.

Washingtonian: A “Hipster Flea Market” Will Open in the Former Georgetown Dean & DeLuca Store

Editor Jan 3, 2020
The New York-based group Artists & Fleas will open its first DC location this spring.

Washington Post: ‘Here, life is cheap’ — One D.C. store, 16 surveillance cameras, and two murders in…

Editor Jan 3, 2020
It was one of the quietest hours of the day inside Holiday Market, and the gunfire, when it began, was clearly audible. Somewhere outside was the high-pitched report of a rapidly emptying handgun. The shots were not loud. But when Semere…

UrbanTurf: Neighbors Along Chain Bridge Road Appeal Plans For Seven New Homes

Editor Jan 3, 2020
Another single-family development west of Rock Creek Park is experiencing a hiccup.

Washington Post: Potential buyer emerges for Trump’s D.C. hotel lease

Editor Jan 3, 2020
Local developer Brian Friedman says he will bid for property that has been center of controversy for president

NBC4: Relief Program Has Paid More Than $1M for High Water Bills in DC

Editor Jan 3, 2020
D.C. residents and nonprofits have saved roughly $1.5 million on their water bills in the past year thanks to a hardship program created following a News4 I-Team investigation, but D.C. leaders budgeted many more millions of dollars that…

Carol Morgan in The Post: What I see when I draw on Metro

Editor Jan 3, 2020
I’m a frequent bus and Metro rider here in the District. I regularly draw companion subway and bus riders, and I gain much from my drawing. As a figurative artist of more than 20 years, I can vouch that my work in transit strengthens my…
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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 14
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 501
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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