Washington Post: Metro receives second federal subpoena in Jack Evans investigation
Metro officials said Thursday that the transit agency recently received a second grand jury subpoena for documents as part of the federal investigation into D.C. Council member Jack Evans.
Washington Post: Washington National Cathedral report corroborates allegations of sexual misconduct…
An investigation launched by Washington National Cathedral and three of the most prestigious private schools in the District corroborated allegations of sexual misconduct by 16 former employees involving students decades ago, officials…
DCist: Say Goodbye To Those ‘This Is A 7000-Series Train’ Announcements
When Metro’s newest trains started announcing, “This is a 7000-series train” last July, many were puzzled.
Could Hill East be the Next Neighborhood with a Triangular Home?
Another triangular home is in the works for DC.
Statement from Councilmember Allen on D.C. Superior Court Ruling on Stop and Frisk Data Collection
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2019
Contact: Erik Salmi
202-724-8063
Statement from Councilmember Allen on D.C. Superior Court Ruling on Stop and Frisk Data Collection
The following statement was issued by Councilmember…
Press Release: Norton Bill Requiring Federal Facilities to Provide Lactation Spaces to Nursing…
June 27, 2019
Contact: Jack Miller
Norton Bill Requiring Federal Facilities to Provide Lactation Spaces to Nursing Mothers Passes Senate, Headed to President Trump’s Desk
Breastfeeding Bill is Norton’s Second to Pass both House…
Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court Decision on the 2020 Census Questionnaire
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 27, 2019
CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM)
Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court Decision on the 2020 Census Questionnaire
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Bowser issued the following statement in…
District Links: Metro board elects new chair, gives Evans a plaque on his way out; Kishan Putta is…
Happy Thursday. The city's CFO has grown much less bullish on sports betting revenue, projecting that the program in its first 15 months of operation will make about $16 million less than initially projected.
Washington Times: House panel blasts FBI for not turning over documents in relocation probe
Lawmakers from both parties on the House Oversight and Reform Committee scolded a top FBI official on Thursday, saying the bureau failed to turn over documents related to the decision to cancel the relocation of its headquarters.
Washingtonian: Say Hello to Northwest Courier (It May Be on Your Lawn)
A print version of the Current Newspapers replacement is here.
Washington Business Journal: Metro’s new board chairman pledges changes to the system’s…
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority board on Thursday elected former Alexandria City Councilman Paul Smedberg as its new chair. And then Smedberg, with little mention of the ethics probe into his actions as chair or the FBI…
Washington Business Journal: Providence’s urgent care center is coming
Providence Health System has gotten the regulatory green light to open an urgent care center July 9 on its Northeast D.C. campus.
DCist: D.C. Attorney General Goes After Another Landlord For Discriminating Against Voucher Holders
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine is suing a local real estate and property management company over claims that it discriminated against renters with housing vouchers and refused to accept payments from the city’s rapid re-housing program.…
Washington Post: D.C. attorney general alleges landlord discriminated against renters trying to use…
The D.C. attorney general filed a lawsuit Thursday against Curtis Investment Group, Inc., owner of several apartment buildings in Wards 7 and 8, alleging that it discriminated against low-income renters who use public subsidies.
Washington Post: Virginia’s Paul Smedberg succeeds Jack Evans as Metro board chairman
The Metro board on Thursday elected Paul Smedberg chairman to succeed embattled Jack Evans, and blocked an Evans ally, Corbett Price, from serving as a vice chairman.
Curbed: West end of Pennsylvania Avenue NW could be redesigned to include protected bike lanes
The corridor currently has six lanes for car traffic and two for parking
Washington Post: ‘Super easy’: Couples can officiate their own wedding in the District
When he spotted the small white fountain in downtown D.C., Scott Bovarnick knew. He knew the same way he knew he would marry Lucille Convery after a shared glance years ago on a drive.
Press Release: AG Racine’s New Civil Rights Team Takes Action to Fight Housing Discrimination
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June 27, 2019
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AG RACINE’S NEW CIVIL RIGHTS TEAM TAKES ACTION TO FIGHT HOUSING DISCRIMINATION
OAG Sues Landlord for Discriminating Against Voucher Holders,…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Announces Partnership Between Children’s National Health System and…
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June 27, 2019
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Chanda Washington (DMPED)
Mayor Bowser Announces Partnership Between Children’s National Health System and Rambam Health Care Campus
Mayor Bowser…
WTOP: DC sports betting contract ‘reeks of pay-to-play’
Some members of the D.C. Council are again raising questions about Intralot and the gaming company’s ties to others with political connections in the city as it debates approval of a sports betting contract between the D.C. Lottery and…