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District Links: McDuffie wins backing of DC Chamber affiliate; Bowser talks up DPW composting program; MPD adds weekend youth curfew zones; and more

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Salim Furth in The Post: How to fix two D.C. development headaches

Editor Feb 1, 2019
When Orange, Blue and Silver Line Metrorail trains stop at the Stadium-Armory station, they pause at the gates of the two biggest real estate headaches in the District: To the northeast, RFK Stadium sits empty, with Major League Soccer’s…

WAMU: Money For D.C.’s Ice Rink Could Be Rerouted To Schools. Some Skaters Aren’t Having It.

Editor Feb 1, 2019
Supporters of D.C.’s only full-sized public ice rink are mounting a campaign against Mayor Muriel Bowser’s plan to take funds meant for a full renovation of the facility and use them instead for emergency fixes on 21 D.C. schools,…

Washington Business Journal: Three D.C. Kimpton hotels are for sale

Editor Feb 1, 2019
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust is looking to sell three of its D.C. hotels.

DCist: A Fixture Of D.C.’s Gay Community, Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse Is Now A James…

Editor Feb 1, 2019
Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, a Dupont establishment beloved by D.C.’s gay community, marked its 70th birthday last year, and now it has another cause for celebration: it is one of five restaurants to win the James Beard Foundation’s…

UrbanTurf: Adaptive Re-Use to Granny Pod: A Look at Two ADUs in DC

Editor Feb 1, 2019
With Montgomery County beginning to consider loosening the restrictions on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), this particular housing style may soon become a more regular part of the region's residential neighborhoods. Today, UrbanTurf takes…

Washington Business Journal: Longtime Dupont Circle favorite gets a big honor from the James Beard…

Editor Feb 1, 2019
Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, the longtime Dupont Circle favorite, is getting a sweet hat tip from the James Beard Foundation.
Upcoming Events

The DC Lineup for this weekend: The shortest month starts off long on history and traditions

Jennifer Anne Mitchell Feb 1, 2019
The first weekend of February is full of ways to celebrate Black History Month, as well as Groundhog Day and Super Bowl Sunday. There is also a polar plunge for folks who can’t get enough of the cold, and a clothing exchange for those…

DC Should Use Surplus to Help DC Residents and Stabilize Economy

Press Release Feb 1, 2019
Contact: Simone Holzer DC Should Use Surplus to Help DC Residents and Stabilize Economy The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), released yesterday, shows that the District ended 2018 with a $205 million surplus, bringing…

As Part of Her Push for a #SaferStrongerDC, Mayor Bowser Announces $6 Million Investment in Violence…

Press Release Feb 1, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 1, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) David A. Mayorga (OAG) As Part of Her Push for a #SaferStrongerDC, Mayor Bowser Announces $6 Million Investment in Violence Prevention and Workforce…

Washington Business Journal: Navy Yard may be walled off for flood protection. That’s not good…

Editor Feb 1, 2019
The Navy is weighing whether to construct a large flood wall at Washington Navy Yard on the Anacostia River, a project that could ultimately make neighboring developments more vulnerable to flooding, Bloomberg reported Friday.

Washingtonian: Does the Washington Post’s Style Section Have a Future?

Editor Feb 1, 2019
The Washington Post’s Style section celebrated its 50th anniversary on January 6. It has long been one of the paper’s signature brands, the vaunted home for some of its best writing and most popular bylines.

WTOP: Maryland loses No. 1 spot for millionaires; DC is No. 2

Editor Feb 1, 2019
When compared with states, the District now ranks No. 2 for millionaires.

WTOP: So long, farewell and all that: WTOP says goodbye to its longtime DC home

Editor Feb 1, 2019
3400 IDAHO AVE. NW — A newsroom is unlike anything in the modern working world. There aren’t many two-hour meetings, for example, or mandatory webinars.

City Paper: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Moviegoers Take Their Fight for More Open Caption Screenings to…

Editor Feb 1, 2019
But a movie theater owner's group insists that closed captioning devices are enough.

Washington Post: Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse, long a haven for D.C.’s gay community, wins a James…

Editor Feb 1, 2019
Like many restaurants that specialize in grilled meats, Annie’s Paramount Steakhouse has attracted its share of male diners over the decades, but with one important distinction: These men often hold hands. Same with the women who enter…

Bloomberg: The Navy Wants to Build a Wall to Stave Off Climate Change

Editor Feb 1, 2019
The Navy is considering erecting a 14-foot flood wall around the Washington Navy Yard to protect the historic complex along the Anacostia River from rising sea levels, internal Department of Defense documents show.
Arts and Culture

Capital Projections: Life in these United States edition

Pat Padua Feb 1, 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. HALE COUNTY THIS MORNING, THIS EVENING (Cinetic Media) Offering up such…

District Links: Second-term Bowser says she’ll ‘disrupt’ status quo to say…

Cuneyt Dil Feb 1, 2019
TGIF and happy February. This week has shown a Muriel Bowser who is relishing the political power of a second term. She typically avoided large confrontations in her first four years — with a few exceptions, like the construction of family…

February 4th Declared “Bus To Work Day” In District of Columbia

Press Release Feb 1, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:February 1, 2019CONTACT:Joshua Fleitman February 4th Declared “Bus To Work Day” In District of Columbia Councilmember Todd, Metro, DC Government & Advocacy Community Partner To Boost Bus Ridership,…

Washington Post: ‘It’s absolutely terrible’: When a charter school closes, what happens to the kids?

Editor Jan 31, 2019
When Kamilah Wheeler moved back to Southeast Washington two years ago, she didn’t want to enroll her children in the neighborhood public school.
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District Links: McDuffie wins backing of DC Chamber affiliate; Bowser talks up DPW composting program; MPD adds weekend…

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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…

District Links: Feds announce $465 million grant for Union Station repairs, improvements; AU president steps down for…

May 28, 2026 11
American University President Jonathan Alger announced yesterday that he'll step down June 30 after two years in the post.

District Links: Council begins hashing out budget priorities; faulty alert system meant $1M spent on manual fire watch…

May 27, 2026 11
Midway through the DC Council's budget work session, legislators are making clear some of their shared priorities on where to direct any available funding to avoid — or at least trim — cuts proposed…
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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…

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