Bisnow: Roadside Lands Anchor Tenant For Redevelopment Of Former Fannie Mae HQ
The Northwest D.C. building that once housed Fannie Mae's headquarters will soon have a new occupant.
Washington Post: Trained biologists to shoot deer in Rock Creek Park
Trained firearms experts will start shooting deer this week in Rock Creek Park in Washington as part of a plan to manage the population there, the National Park Service says.
City Paper: AG Karl Racine Sues Delivery Company DoorDash Over ‘Deceptive’ Tipping…
Even though the company changed its policy in August, it hasn't repaid workers for lost tips, according to the complaint.
Press Release: Norton Introduces Bill for Breastfeeding Mothers to be Excused from Jury Duty
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
November 19, 2019
Contact: Jack Miller
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced the Breastfeeding Mothers Jury Duty Exclusion Act of 2019, which…
Press Release: DCHFA’s Board of Directors Seats New Member, Heather Howard
News Release — DC Housing Finance Agency
Washington, D.C. – Commercial real estate industry expert Heather Howard is now a member of the DC Housing Finance Agency’s (DCHFA) Board of Directors. On November 18th Howard was sworn-in by…
The Georgetowner: Seeking Ways to Save Georgetown Retail
More than 200 Georgetowners gathered on Thursday evening, Nov. 14, in the spacious vacant retail space of the former Georgetown Park mall to discuss — what else? — the problem of vacant stores in Georgetown. Sponsored by the Georgetown…
the Wash: District reverses course on athletic field decision
Banneker student-athletes find victory in overturning District athletic field decision.
Associated Press: DC attorney general sues DoorDash for pocketing tips
NEW YORK (AP) — The attorney general of Washington D.C. is suing DoorDash, saying the food delivery service pocketed tips that customers thought were going to delivery workers.
the Wash: Another food stand falls victim to Union Market’s turnover rate
Numerous food vendors in Union Market come and go, leaving locals and residents to wonder why these places aren’t permanent. That’s because the gourmet food hall wasn’t designed to host the same restaurants for a long period of time within…
the Wash: ‘Kids need to see authors like us,’ D.C. teens write, launch their own books
The books’ topics range from toxic masculinity to grief. The authors said they hope their books inspire younger children.
WAMU: DCPS Will Give At-Risk Students A Leg Up In Admissions Lottery For New School
Starting next month, the school lottery will open to the tens of thousands of D.C. families looking to get their kids into their preferred school. But for some disadvantaged students, this year’s lottery will be less a game of chance than…
the Wash: Ward 1’s new Public Safety Coalition brings resources to those who need them most
Violent crime is all too common in Columbia Heights. This group hopes to change that.
WTOP: DC bill would boot, tow cars with multiple speeding, red light camera tickets
Your car could soon be towed or booted in D.C. if you have multiple speeding tickets or red light violations.
Press Release: AG Racine Sues DoorDash For Deceiving District Consumers By Taking Tips From Food…
News Release — DC Office of the Attorney General
November 19, 2019
MEDIA CONTACT:
Office of Communications
Company Accused of Lowering Labor Costs by Swiping Tips Left for Workers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney…
Press Release: Councilmember Grosso seeks to create ombudsman to help local businesses navigate…
News Release — At-large DC Council member David Grosso
November 19, 2019
Contact
Matthew Nocella
Washington, D.C. – Today, Councilmember David Grosso introduced the Local Business Support Amendment Act of 2019, which would…
Press Release: Allen Introduces Bills Permitting Native American as Identification on Birth…
News Release — Ward 6 DC Council member Charles Allen
November 19, 2019
Contact: Erik Salmi
As part of Native American Heritage Month, today Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) along with Councilmember David Grosso…
Press Release: Silverman “Reckless Driver” Bill Advances Vision Zero with Required Class for…
News Release — At-large DC Council member Elissa Silverman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, November 19, 2019
CONTACT: Ashley Fox
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bill introduced today by D.C. Councilmember Elissa Silverman…
District Links: Most DC residents want Evans to resign, WaPo poll finds; DC gov’t failings at…
Happy Tuesday. In a new Post poll, 64% of District residents say Jack Evans should resign from the DC Council.
Press Release: Councilmember Grosso seeks to further reduce suicides with training for healthcare…
For Immediate Release
November 19, 2019
ContactMatthew Nocella
Washington, D.C. – Health care professionals in the District of Columbia would be required to complete suicide prevention training under new legislation introduced by…
District Dig: Outside The Lines — What lies beyond the O’Melveny report?
A bombshell landed at the John A. Wilson Building recently in the form of the “REPORT OF INVESTIGATION OF COUNCILMEMBER JACK EVANS” by the law firm O’Melveny & Myers, which concluded that the Ward 2 boss violated 11 provisions of the…