Washington Post: D.C. bill to restore vote to imprisoned felons receives support at public hearing
Legislation that would make the nation’s capital the first jurisdiction in the country to restore the right to vote to imprisoned felons got widespread support at a public hearing on Thursday.
Lauren Hersh in The Post: D.C. bill would empower pimps and brothel owners — not women
Imagine a world where our nation’s capital has become a hub of sex tourism. Picture it: A place where pimps can sell people freely, brothels proliferate and men can purchase the bodies of women and girls for sexual use any place, any time,…
Capital Projections: No pain no gain edition
Capital Projections is The DC Line’s selective and subjective guide to some of the most interesting arthouse and repertory screenings in the coming week.
PAIN AND GLORY
Antonio Banderas and Nora Navas (© El Deseo. Photo by Manolo…
Washington Business Journal: The Nationals may be poised for a financial breakthrough. Winning the…
For the first time in franchise history, the Washington Nationals have advanced to the National League Championship series after toppling the Los Angeles Dodgers in extra innings.
Press Release: Norton Hosts Hispanic Entrepreneurs, Capping Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
October 10, 2019
Contact: Jack Miller
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) hosted leaders of Hispanic-owned businesses in the District of Columbia today,…
WAMU: Metro Will Provide Service For Mystics, Nationals Games, But Longer Term Unclear
Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld wanted to sock away a million dollars a year to pay for additional hours for playoff games and other “major events of regional significance.”
District Links: Ex-Council member Michael A. Brown says he’s mulling political return; debate…
Happy Thursday. In 2012, then-DC Council member Michael A. Brown accepted cash bribes tucked inside a Redskins coffee mug. This morning, Brown — who went to prison for taking $55,000 in bribes from undercover FBI agents posing as…
jonetta rose barras: Transparent privilege at the DC Council
Don’t expect the DC Council to hold charters to the same transparency and sunshine standards as traditional public schools. That was the unmistakable message I heard telegraphed last week by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and at-large…
Washington Business Journal: New restaurant from Unconventional Diner team coming to Capitol…
Capitol Crossing, the massive development being built over Interstate 395 in the District, has landed its first retail tenant.
Northwest Courier: Chancellor Ferebee Hosts Roundtable For Graduating Seniors
On Wednesday at Calvin Coolidge High School, DPCS Chancellor Lewis Ferebee met with nine students to discuss new and improved supports for graduating students released by DCPS.
Washington Business Journal: On par with Pritzker? D.C. foundation establishes $100,000 landscape…
The D.C.-based Cultural Landscape Foundation has established a prize that will carry with it an award on par with architecture’s top honor. And that's exactly the point.
Washington Post Magazine: That Was Steak. This Is Now.
After two decades as food critic, Tom Sietsema tracks the revolution in D.C. dining
DCist: Protesters Brought ‘Free Hong Kong’ Signs To Wizards Game Against Chinese Team
A group of local pro-Hong Kong protesters had their signs confiscated at the Wizards pre-season game against the Guangzhou Loong-Lions on Wednesday night, causing a stir on social media amid a larger controversy surrounding the league’s…
Washington Post: Janitors to rally Thursday in rush-hour traffic as labor contract deadline looms
Unionized janitors and building workers will march through downtown Washington streets during the Thursday evening rush for the second time in 10 days to draw attention to labor negotiations that officials say are far from over.
Washington Post Editorial Board: Is Metro finally turning a corner?
MASS TRANSIT ridership in many major U.S. cities remains flat or in decline, but a few places are starting to buck that years-long negative trend — chief among them the Washington area’s Metrorail system. Could it be that Metro, butt of…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Launches New Investment to Help Residents Replace Lead Water Pipes
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the DC Department of Energy and Environment
October 10, 2019
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Cecile Green (DOEE)
Eligible Residents Can Receive 50-100% of Costs to Remove Partial…
Commercial Observer: DC’s ‘CBD of the Future’ Certified as LEED Platinum
The Golden Triangle in downtown DC lands the first LEED Platinum certification of its kind
Press Release: OTR’s Real Property Tax Administration Assessment Services Division Awarded…
News Release — DC Office of Tax and Revenue
Thursday, October 10, 2019
CONTACT: Natalie Wilson
(Washington, D.C.) – The International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) awarded the District of Columbia the Certificate of…
Press Release: Norton Announces Bill to Create National Commission to Combat Sexual Harassment
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
October 10, 2019
Contact: Jack Miller
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced today she will introduce a bill to create a national commission on combating…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Highlights Investments to Empower Returning Citizens to Build Pathways…
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development
October 10, 2019
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
James Partlow IV (DSLBD)
Residents Encouraged to Apply to WeAspire…