City Paper: D.C. Police Officer Drove Drunk, Violated No Contact Order
MPD wants to fire Officer Manuel Reyes after he picked up criminal charges in Virginia and D.C. Reyes appealed his case to a panel of police brass.
City Paper: Silverman Wraps Racine in a Bear Hug as At-Large Race Enters Final Stretch
The at-large councilmember is taking every opportunity to associate herself with the outgoing attorney general.
DCist: Bused Migrants Resettling In D.C. Say They Struggle To Access Health Care, Other Resources
Migrants who were bused to D.C. by Republican governors and decided to stay local are facing difficulties in accessing local resources — including identification cards and health coverage — they told the D.C. Council on Thursday.
District Links: Migrants tell of hurdles they face accessing DC services; a look at the complex way…
As the DC Council considers whether to alter the parameters of newly established migrant services, a public hearing yesterday aired testimony on the experiences of people who were bused from border states and decided to stay in the…
jonetta rose barras: Finally, new Medicaid managed care contracts
DC residents, especially those who are either Medicaid recipients or DC Health Care Alliance members, should be elated that the seemingly endless managed care procurement finally ended this week. In a 10-2 vote, the DC Council approved…
Axios: Howard University hits record for HBCU research funding
Howard University said it took a step toward joining the top tier of U.S. research universities after raising $122 million in research funding, a record for any historically Black college or university.
Washington Post: New EV charging stations to dot highways beginning next year
The District, Maryland and Virginia are getting $186 million in federal funding to improve electric vehicle infrastructure as part of a $5 billion nationwide program
Washington Post: D.C. at-large hopefuls go after incumbents in latest debate
Seven candidates vying for two at-large seats on the D.C. Council debated topics from term limits to statehood at a debate on Wednesday, aiming to distinguish themselves as Election Day nears. As in previous debates and forums, political…
Washington Post: Metro submits revised request for more trains one day after public dispute
The request came after Metro and Washington Metrorail Safety Commission officials met with Virginia senators, where the agencies were told to cooperate
WTOP: DC experiments with new, innovative transit options
The District is beginning some experiments with new options for public transportation.
WTOP: DC reaches $10 million settlement with firms in housing discrimination suit
Three real estate firms will pay millions after settling in a housing discrimination lawsuit brought forward by the D.C. attorney general’s office.
DCist: D.C. Real Estate Companies To Pay ‘Landmark’ $10 Million Fine For Discriminating Against…
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine on Thursday announced that three related real estate companies and its executives will pay a “landmark” $10 million fine for illegally discriminating against low-income renters who use housing vouchers.
DCist: Multiple Children’s Hospitals Are At Or Near Capacity Across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia
Children’s National Hospital is among local pediatric hospitals operating at or near capacity due to viral respiratory infections. A spokesperson tells DCist/WAMU that the volume at the hospital is changing hour to hour, but expects to be…
City Paper: OAG Announces Historic Settlement in Housing Discrimination Lawsuit
“Mountains” of evidence pointed to discrimination against Section 8 voucher holders, but AG Karl Racine is only beginning in the battle for equitable housing in the District.
WTOP: DC teachers union, city head to arbitration in talks for new contract
Negotiations over a new contract between the Washington Teachers’ Union and the city are headed to arbitration.
Washington Post: D.C. wins historic $10 million in housing voucher discrimination case
Three real estate firms and some of their executives are required to pay penalties for turning away or imposing illegal requirements on renters with housing vouchers or other housing assistance
Washington Post: D.C. elections: Here’s where the at-large council candidates stand
On Nov. 8, D.C. residents will go to the polls to elect two people to hold at-large seats on the D.C. Council representing the entire city rather than just one ward — and many residents are already voting, thanks to ballots that arrived in…
City Paper: Mary Cheh Is Steaming After Anita Bonds Neutered Her Bill Aimed at Combating Senior…
Bonds claims she’s crafted a version of the legislation that can pass right away. Cheh sees an election season ploy.
Washington Post: D.C.-area children’s hospitals are at capacity
Children’s hospitals in the D.C. area have been full for weeks, with patients stacking up in emergency departments as a surge in respiratory illnesses exacerbates the strain of staff shortages and a dwindling supply of pediatric beds.
Thousands of people in DC use housing vouchers. How much should they be worth?
People using housing vouchers in DC spent this past summer in limbo. In the spring, the DC Housing Authority (DCHA) deliberated changing the maximum value of all 20,000 vouchers the agency administers. If implemented, the change could have…