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District Links: Council gives initial OK to extending open meetings changes; National Guard didn’t drive down violent crime, researchers say; and more

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District Links: Ward 5’s Parker backs Lewis George in…

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District Links: McDuffie wins backing of DC Chamber affiliate; Bowser…

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jonetta rose barras: Nine at-large DC Council Democratic primary…

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District Links: Feds announce $465 million grant for Union Station…

Mike Wise on WUSA9: Low life expectancy rates in Southeast are not a ‘black’ problem;…

Editor May 16, 2019
The disturbing statistics linking geography in and around Washington with recent life-expectancy rates buries the hard truth: the District is still a city sadly divided by race, class and income.

Washington Business Journal: I.M. Pei is dead at 102. Have a look at some of the architect’s…

Editor May 16, 2019
I.M. Pei, the world-renowned Chinese-born American architect who is perhaps best known for designing the East Building of the National Gallery of Art in D.C., has died. He was 102.

WAMU: A Tree Fell On The National Mall, And We All Heard About It

Editor May 16, 2019
With the ground saturated by rainwater, a mulberry tree near the Washington Monument fell over this week. Shortly after the images of the more than century-old tree laying on its side landed on social media, mourning and remembrances…

Muriel Bowser in Washington Business Journal: D.C. needs 36,000 new housing units. This is my plan…

Editor May 16, 2019
By 2025, Washington, D.C., needs to add 36,000 new units of housing.

DDOT to Host Public Space Day Wednesday, May 22

Press Release May 16, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 15, 2019 Media Contacts Terry Owens Lauren Stephens DDOT to Host Public Space Day Wednesday, May 22 (Washington, DC) - The District Department of Transportation invites the public to attend the…

Norton Highlights Robust Support in the House and Senate for Restoring Neighborhood Parks

Editor May 16, 2019
May 16, 2019 Contact: Jack Miller Norton Highlights Robust Support in the House and Senate for Restoring Neighborhood Parks WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today released the following statement…

Washington Post: Trump’s plan to take over Fourth of July celebration opposed by D.C. mayor

Editor May 16, 2019
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) said she opposes President Trump’s plan to put himself at the center of a redesigned Fourth of July celebration in the nation’s capital, expressing concerns about what could be major logistical changes and…

WTOP: Rescue plan for toppled Washington Monument tree to be chosen next week

Editor May 16, 2019
The National Park Service is still deciding how to save a white mulberry tree near the Washington Monument that uprooted last weekend after heavy rains.

DCist: The Battle Over Banneker High School And The Shaw Middle School, Explained

Editor May 16, 2019
The D.C. Council devoted a significant portion of its daylong budget discussion on Tuesday to one plot of land: The long-closed Shaw Junior High School at 9th St. and Rhode Island Avenue NW.

Washington Business Journal: D.C. Council concerned with projected 2020 rollout of sports betting

Editor May 16, 2019
When the D.C. Council agreed to sole source the contract for the city's online sports wagering platform, it was under the impression the application would be available by September — in time for the new NFL season.

City Paper: Councilmember Brandon Todd Remains Silent About Campaign Law Violations

Editor May 16, 2019
The D.C. ethics office issued the Ward 4 rep a formal reprimand. His constituents call on their councilmember to follow the law.

DCist: It’s Not Clear When Metro Will Start Ticketing D.C. Fare Evaders Again

Editor May 16, 2019
Earlier this month, the Metro Transit Police Department stopped issuing tickets to people for evading their fare, eating or drinking, spitting, and playing loud music on the transit system while they are riding in D.C., Metro spokesperson…

DCist: When The Neighborhood Chicken Spot Becomes A Steakhouse: Why Some Restaurants Hit The Reset…

Editor May 16, 2019
In the 15 months it was open, The Bird in Shaw cycled through a “turnstile” of four chefs, a whirlwind of change that created a lack of consistency in the cuisine, according to David Winer, owner of EatWell DC, which ran the restaurant. He…
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Capital Projections: Immigrant experience edition

Pat Padua May 16, 2019
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. JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM An ultra-violent Hollywood franchise…
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Council budget extends pilot program that allows health clinics to prescribe produce, supported by…

Steve Lilienthal May 16, 2019
Pharmacist Adaoma Chinweuba recalls a patient in Ward 8 whose thirst led to drinking a large amount of soda — and then a trip to the ER. She asked the patient: “Did you know that, as a borderline diabetic, what you eat and drink can…

Mayor Bowser Kicks Off DC’s 2020 Census Campaign

Press Release May 16, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Mekdy Alemayehu (OP) Mayor Bowser Kicks Off DC’s 2020 Census Campaign Mayor Establishes Complete Count Committee to Ensure Every Resident is Counted …
Opinion

Ramona Edelin: At charter schools, old union rules don’t apply

Commentary May 16, 2019
It's National Charter Schools Week, a time for parents, students and teachers to celebrate these unique schools of choice. But in the District, legislators and unions are targeting the basic operating principles of charter schools: their…

AG Racine Leads 25-State Coalition Opposing Trump Administration Rollback Of Common-Sense…

Press Release May 16, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Office of Communications AG RACINE LEADS 25-STATE COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ROLLBACK OF COMMON-SENSE PROTECTIONS FOR PAYDAY LOAN BORROWERS Attorneys General…

District Links: Ex-Obama official is second challenger to Jack Evans in Ward 2 race; AG Racine…

Editor May 16, 2019
Good Thursday morning. There are now two candidates who have declared they are running against Jack Evans for the Ward 2 DC Council seat he's held since 1991, and both say they will use the new publicly financed campaign system.

Kathy Patterson on Auditude blog: The Little Fund That Could

Editor May 16, 2019
Join us for The Story of The Little Special Purpose Revenue Fund That Could. It could give and give and give, just not to the improvements it was set up to make.
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District Links: Council gives initial OK to extending open meetings changes; National Guard didn’t drive down…

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The DC Council voted this afternoon to advance permanent legislation that incorporates the temporary changes to the District's open meetings law in effect over the past year that have allowed private…

District Links: Ward 5’s Parker backs Lewis George in mayor’s race; emergency curfew bill still lacks the…

Jun 1, 2026 8
Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker this morning endorsed Janeese Lewis George in her mayoral bid, becoming the fourth sitting councilmember to back their Ward 4 colleague.

District Links: McDuffie wins backing of DC Chamber affiliate; Bowser talks up DPW composting program; MPD adds weekend…

May 29, 2026 22
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Department of Public Works are touting the expansion of the city's composting program, with the collection of more than 11 million pounds of food waste since 2017 and…

jonetta rose barras: Nine at-large DC Council Democratic primary candidates fight to win a political lottery

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“While change is good, prepared leadership is better,” Kevin Chavous said as he introduced himself during the DC Office of Campaign Finance’s at-large primary debate late last month. He is one of…
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Who’s on DC’s general election ballot

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Here’s a listing of the citywide and ward candidates on DC’s general election ballot. We’ve included links to candidates’ political websites and Twitter accounts for those running for positions other…

An overview of endorsements in DC Council, State Board of Education races

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If it’s hard to keep track of all the candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot, it may be even tougher to keep track of everyone who has endorsed them. To that end, The DC Line compiled as many endorsements…

District’s 296 ANC races draw up to five candidates, but two-thirds are uncontested

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About a third of the District’s 296 advisory neighborhood commission seats have contested races, based on the candidate list released by the DC Board of Elections last week after the petition deadline…

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