Washington Post: Demonstrators gather in D.C. as Tyre Nichols video is released
Police briefly shut down a stretch of K Street NW, where demonstrators gathered before moving to Lafayette Square.
Washington Post Editorial Board: It’s time for federal employees to return to the office
Metro said on Thursday that it will substantially boost its commuter operations next month, running more trains during busy times, particularly on high-demand days such as Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. After train safety concerns and a!-->…
DCist: Will The Redeveloped Reeves Center ‘Bring Back Black Broadway?’
Two development groups seeking to redevelop the historic Frank D. Reeves Municipal Building, located at a vibrant intersection along the U Street corridor, made their revised pitches during a hearing Thursday night. The proposals feature a!-->…
DCist: Advocates Seek Ban On Bloom Fertilizer Over Forever Chemicals Concerns
Three environmental and community groups in Montgomery County are calling for a ban on the use of Bloom fertilizer in the county, after high levels of PFAS, known as forever chemicals, were found in the product. This comes after two public!-->…
Washington Post: Downtown D.C.’s struggles mount as many workers remain remote
As his only tenant was moving out the other day, Anthony Lanier walked through his glass office tower in downtown Washington, all too aware of the looming financial danger he faces.
WTOP: Solar panels, electric vehicle charging stations coming to parts of DC’s Ward 5 and Ward 8
Rooftop solar panels, solar carports and new electric vehicle charging stations are coming to parts of D.C.’s Ward 5 and Ward 8, thanks to a $12.4 million investment.
DCist: Is D.C. Really Reducing Penalties For Violent Crimes? It’s Complicated.
D.C. has been called lots of things, but “District of Crime?” That’s the moniker Fox News recently used for D.C. in a recent segment on a sweeping overhaul of the city’s criminal code passed by the D.C. Council late last year.
District Links: Questions loom on how to cure downtown’s struggles; Chappelle-backed club…
The future of downtown DC figured prominently in Mayor Muriel Bowser's inaugural remarks, and a new in-depth portrait of its current state helps explain why.
Washington Business Journal: Salvation Army division leaving D.C. for Alexandria, sells West End HQ…
The Salvation Army Potomac Division's longtime D.C. headquarters is slated to become the District's latest residential conversion as the organization prepares to relocate to Old Town Alexandria.
Washington Post: Metro outlines plan to boost service levels beginning in February
The changes also will include more eight-car trains across the system to reduce crowding during some peak hours
Washington Post: Seeking a census count for the unhoused in D.C.
As steady rain peppered dozens of tents pitched around McPherson Square Wednesday night, a small band of volunteers carefully approached the women and men seeking shelter from the cold wet night.
DCist: More Solar Panels Are Coming To Apartment Buildings In Ward 8
Solar panels are coming to more than 500 homes in Ward 8 — an investment the city’s energy officials say will reduce both greenhouse gas emissions and residents’ utility bills.
WTOP: DC physical education teacher a finalist for National Teacher of the Year
Jermar “Coach” Rountree, has already been named D.C.’s “Teacher of the Year.” Now, he’s one of five teachers in the running for the 2023 National Teacher of the year, the country’s top teaching honor.
DCist: Metro To Improve Train Frequency During Busiest Weekdays, Times
Metro will improve train arrival times in February, but only on certain lines during the busiest times and days.
City Paper: Lobbyists for Washington Gas Tried to Neuter a Major Clean Energy Bill. They Failed.
The utility company nearly snuck through amendments to a bill mandating green construction standards for D.C. buildings.
Axios: George Washington University installs Plan B vending machine
George Washington University now has a vending machine for emergency contraception.
Axios: D.C.’s top two leaders disagree on how to save downtown
D.C.’s top two leaders aren't seeing eye-to-eye about how to revive downtown, with Council chair Phil Mendelson opposing Mayor Muriel Bowser's proposals to raise building height limits and increase development.
District Links: DC undertakes annual count of homelessness; Northern Bus Garage will service…
DC government officials, nonprofit outreach workers and volunteers spanned out across the District last night to conduct the 2023 Point-in-Time survey and count to determine the number of sheltered and unsheltered people experiencing!-->…
DCist: D.C.’s Northern Bus Garage Will Be Home to All Electric Fleet When It Reopens
Two pieces of Metro’s electric bus future fell into place Wednesday: the official word that Northern Bus Garage will be an electric bus-only facility when it reopens in 2027; and Metro’s first large order of electric buses will start to!-->…
DCist: The Annual Count Of The D.C. Region’s Homeless Population Is Tonight. Here’s Why It Matters
Jurisdictions across the D.C. region are scheduled to conduct an annual census of residents experiencing homelessness Wednesday evening. The goal of the survey – called the Point-in-Time Count — is to capture a snapshot of the number of!-->…