District Links: Post has emails with Jack Evans offering to provide lobbying advice to firms;…
TGIF! The District will face a tricky budget picture after losing $47 million in revenue due to the government shutdown.
Ericka Taylor: Mayor’s most recent budget forums fail to engage
Every February since taking office in 2015, Mayor Muriel Bowser has held a series of public events with the stated purpose of allowing DC residents to give meaningful input into the District’s budget. Billed as “Budget Engagement Forums,”…
The DC Lineup for this weekend: Mardi Gras, Dr. Seuss and Girl Scout badges
Editor's Note: Women's History Day at the Daughters of the American Revolution Museum, listed in this article as taking place on Sunday, March 3, was mistakenly included among this week's items with information from last year's activities.…
Norton Announces Historic House Floor Vote on D.C. Statehood Next Week, First Time House Will…
March 1, 2019
Contact: Jack Miller
Norton Announces Historic House Floor Vote on D.C. Statehood Next Week, First Time House Will Endorse D.C. Statehood
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced today…
Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to the #FITDC Herstory 5K
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Mayor Bowser Invites Residents to the #FITDC Herstory 5K
Hundreds of Washingtonians from All Eight Wards to Celebrate Women’s History Month at Fun Run/Walk through Yards Park SE
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Norton Ranked Most Effective House Democrat Last Congress in Academic Study
March 1, 2019
Contact: Jack Miller
Norton Ranked Most Effective House Democrat Last Congress in Academic Study
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced today that the Center for Effective…
Washington Post: District will no longer guarantee ambulance rides for nonserious patients
Under a change taking effect Friday, D.C. residents who call 911 no longer will be guaranteed an ambulance ride to hospitals if responding medics and a nurse determine their ailments are minor, D.C. Fire and EMS Department officials said.
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City Paper: The Feds Are Digging Into Jack Evans’ Dealings With a Digital Sign Company
Evans remains silent.
Washington Informer Editorial Board: Ballou Youth Learn Life-Changing Skills to Avoid Dating…
We all know that February is that time of the year when Americans give special attention to the contributions and sacrifices of and untold tales of heroism performed by African Americans, past and present — Black History Month. But did you…
WAMU: The Final Cost Of The Federal Government Shutdown to D.C.: $47 Million
The 35-day partial federal government shutdown cost D.C.’s coffers $47.4 million worth of revenue, putting city officials in a tighter spot just as they prepare to debate the budget for the upcoming year.
Washington Business Journal: Federal shutdown takes toll on D.C. revenue, but Amazon is here to help…
The longest federal government shutdown in history took its toll on D.C.’s revenue, but in the long-term, Amazon to the rescue?
WAMU: D.C. Ambulances Will No Longer Transport Patients Solely To Emergency Rooms
Starting Friday, D.C. Fire and EMS ambulances won’t transport all patients that contact 911 to a hospital emergency room. In some cases, emergency responders will help assess patients on-site, but refer them to a clinic if the issue is…
WTOP: Some Metro riders could see more trains starting this summer
Metro is inching closer to restoring a significant amount of service this summer at stations through the heart of D.C. and adding service in Maryland as part of ongoing budget talks.
Lewis D. Ferebee in The Post: I will bring transparency and engagement to D.C. Public Schools
I recently testified before the D.C. Council to share my priorities and vision to lead D.C. Public Schools into its next phase of excellence. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to building a strong school system focused on…
WAMU: Hope Village, D.C.’s Notorious Halfway House, Is Sticking Around. But For How Long?
Demetric Martin is careful to say his time at the Hope Village halfway house was not all bad. Martin, who finished a recent prison sentence at Hope Village and was released in September, says some employees were fair and helpful.
Statement from Councilmember Charles Allen on DC Auditor Report on DC Jail
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March 1, 2019
Contact: Erik Salmi
Statement from Councilmember Charles Allen on DC Auditor Report on DC Jail
Councilmember Charles Allen, Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, issued…
Capital Projections: Look who’s stalking 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.
GRETA
(Focus Features)
This wildly plotted but oddly tame thriller from…
Ramona Edelin: School information and choice can empower DC families
As the annual application period for DC’s public school lottery once again comes to an end, it’s an opportune time for education officials to consider how to improve school choice in the District in future years. In particular, we need to…
ABC7: Georgia Avenue restaurant temporarily closed following deadly shooting
WASHINGTON (ABC7) — Surveillance video caught a glimpse of at least one man with a gun, following David Brandon’s murder on Georgia Avenue on Sunday.
Washington Post: District government will see almost no revenue growth because of the shutdown
The District government will see almost no revenue growth this fiscal year as a result of a slowing economy and the 35-day federal government shutdown that ended Jan. 25, according to a new report by Chief Financial Officer Jeffrey S.…