Washington Post: Metro and its largest union reach surprise labor agreement that would avoid…
Metro and its largest union have tentatively agreed to a four-year labor contract that would allow the transit agency to give up controversial plans to privatize operations at a bus garage and phase two of the Silver Line, the two sides…
Washington Post: D.C. sues Greyhound over buses idling at Union Station
The District’s attorney general filed suit Tuesday against Greyhound Lines, alleging the bus company illegally idles its buses for long periods at Union Station, contributing to air pollution.
the Wash: Dupont Circle BID makes long-term impact in short time
The one year anniversary of Dupont Circle Business Improvement Development marks progress through cleaner streets, planned events and expanded and new businesses.
UrbanTurf: Where a New Silver Line Could Create New Metro Stops
Last week, WMATA put forth six proposals to address congestion on Metro's Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines, one of which would create a Georgetown Metro station and extend a new Blue Line through DC into Prince George's County.
the Wash: After a rough start, Ward 5’s only middle school is ‘crushing it’
After getting a bad rap for years, Brookland Middle School saw the highest enrollment increase of all Washington middle schools after administrators and parents turned its reputation around.
the Wash: Black-owned DC bank expands to New York, New Jersey
The black-owned Industrial Bank has spread northeast into Harlem, New York and two locations in New Jersey. Opened on U Street in Shaw in 1932, owners hope to continue their legacy of providing good customer service to the various…
Bisnow: After Yearlong Rent Strike, Brightwood Building Sells To Tenant-Selected Investor
A Northwest D.C. building where some tenants participated in a rent strike for more than a year has traded hands.
WAMU: D.C. Sues Greyhound For Idling Buses Too Long, Leading To More Air Pollution
Dozens of Greyhound buses roll in and out of Washington, D.C. each day. While they’re here, many of them sit idling at Union Station, in violation of the District’s environmental laws, according to D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine.
DCist: 10 Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Union Station
With its arched exterior, classical ornamentation, and vaulted, gilded ceiling, Union Station appears to be a Beaux Arts triumph, built to stand the test of time. You might not guess that the District’s stately transit hub is a bit of a…
City Paper: Another Patron Accuses Alero of Racial Profiling. This Time the Police Came.
Taylor Simons says it was taking a while for her party to split their check. The restaurant thought they were trying to leave without paying.
Press Release: Norton Bill Making D.C. Eligible for Federal Flood Mitigation, Prevention Funds…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
December 10, 2019
Contact: Jack Miller
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced that her bill to amend the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (CZMA) to…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Proclaims December 2019 “Human Rights Month” in the District
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor
December 10, 2019
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Ahead of presenting Vivian Lowery Derryck with the Perdita Huston Human Rights Award at tonight’s United Nation…
Press Release: New Report Challenges DCPS Funding Choices
News Release — DC Fiscal Policy Institute
December 10, 2019
Latest research from the DC Fiscal Policy Institute explains why equality is not enough in DC public schools
A new report released today by the DC Fiscal Policy Institute…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser to Deploy DC Snow Team This Evening to Treat Critical Areas Ahead of…
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor, DC Department of Public Works, DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency and DC Department of Human Services
December 10, 2019
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Reggie Sanders…
Jack McCarthy: Life-changing charter schools lack facilities
At the heart of the District’s approach to education lies a gaping contradiction. On the one hand, Mayor Muriel Bowser states a belief in “education reforms that guarantee every child a quality seat … regardless of ZIP code.” On the other…
In AU Museum exhibit, Israeli artist uses photography to span centuries while confronting questions…
The American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center offers a powerful personal-political journey through the looking glass with Michal Heiman’s solo show Radical Link: The New Community of Women, 1855-2020.
The exhibit,…
Press Release: HealthHIV Launches the Opioid Learning Institute
News Release — HealthHIV
Contact: Lisa Frederick
eLearning for healthcare professionals on safe and effective opioid practices
Washington, DC. HealthHIV announces the launch of the Opioid Learning Institute for providers,…
Press Release: In Win for D.C. Cybersecurity, Norton Announces NDAA Would Block Metro from Buying…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
December 10, 2019
Contact: Jack Miller
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Chair of the House Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, announced today that the…
Press Release: AG Racine Sues Greyhound for Air Pollution Violations at Union Station
News Release — DC Office of the Attorney General
December 10, 2019
MEDIA CONTACT:
Office of Communications
Joint Investigation with DOEE Found Company Repeatedly Allowed Buses to Idle Longer than the Legal Limit Endangering…
DCist: Liberal Guilt Is Officials’ Latest Tool To Build More Affordable Housing In D.C.’s Wealthiest…
Racial housing segregation in the United States wasn’t created “by accident or the result of private prejudices,” but through “racially explicit policy on the part of federal, state, and local governments.” It was enacted by conservative…