Washington Post: District to study victims of fatal gun violence to help understand root causes
Police and other officials trying to understand the District’s rising homicide count have attributed it in part to shootings becoming more lethal, and now they say they may know why. A new study found that more victims are being struck by…
Mike Wise on WUSA9: Low life expectancy rates in Southeast are not a ‘black’ problem;…
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…
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
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…
By 2025, Washington, D.C., needs to add 36,000 new units of housing.
DDOT to Host Public Space Day Wednesday, May 22
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May 15, 2019
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
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…
Capital Projections: Immigrant experience 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.
JOHN WICK: CHAPTER 3 – PARABELLUM
An ultra-violent Hollywood franchise…
Council budget extends pilot program that allows health clinics to prescribe produce, supported by…
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
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May 16, 2019
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Mayor Bowser Kicks Off DC’s 2020 Census Campaign
Mayor Establishes Complete Count Committee to Ensure Every Resident is Counted
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Ramona Edelin: At charter schools, old union rules don’t apply
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…
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May 16, 2019
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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…
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.