Washington Times: D.C. Council holds hearing on independent education research group
The D.C. Council is considering legislation that would wrest some control of city schools from Mayor Muriel Bowser by creating an independent research group to analyze education data and report directly to lawmakers. Council Chairman Phil…
UrbanTurf: Raze Application Paves Way for Martha’s Table Redevelopment on 14th Street
The Martha's Table redevelopment may get started soon. Madison Investments applied for raze permits for several of the buildings in the 2100 block of 14th Street NW (map) this month, signifying a crucial first step toward redevelopment of…
WAMU: Collateral Damage: Caught Between Gun Violence And Aggressive Policing
Few police departments are better at finding illegal guns than D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department. But in the day-to-day battle to get guns off the street, residents in some majority-African American neighborhoods say they are being…
Katy Cain and John Maleri: Stormwater threatens Rock Creek
When it pours like it has in recent weeks, it’s easy to see that stormwater is the biggest challenge facing Rock Creek. A cursory search for Rock Creek on social media shows visitors in awe, photographing the force and volume of water…
Fall theater season in DC holds something for everyone
This fall brings an abundance of DC theatrical offerings for all ages. Whether your tastes run to Shakespeare or something more recent, chances are you will find it in the listings below, which provide a sampling of what local theaters are…
Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon at the Residences at Hayes Street in Ward 7, Delivers on the Promise of the…
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September 18, 2018
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Mayor Bowser Cuts Ribbon at the Residences at Hayes Street in Ward 7, Delivers on the Promise of the New Communities Initiative
New…
Washington Post: Sports betting would be legal in D.C. under newly introduced legislation
The nation’s capital could be the next home to legal sports betting under legislation introduced Tuesday. D.C. Council member Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) proposed a bill that would let residents and visitors place wagers on sports matches,…
Nadeau Bill Gives Kids Healthier Beverage Options
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Contact: Tom Fazzini
Nadeau Bill Gives Kids Healthier Beverage Options
Bill makes healthy choices like water, milk, and 100% fruit juice the default beverage option for kids meals…
Vox: DC voters raised the minimum wage for restaurant servers. City lawmakers are ready to cancel…
Lawmakers in the District of Columbia are preparing to overturn a ballot measure that voters passed in June to raise wages for restaurant workers.
Curbed DC: Groundbreaking planned for all-affordable housing project in Mount Vernon Triangle
Mount Vernon Triangle is poised to see another all-affordable housing development in the coming years, with a groundbreaking on the Capitol Vista project set for Sept. 25. Located at Second and H streets NW, the development will transform…
DC Water’s Board Approves New Rates With Eye Towards Increasing Affordability
DC Water's Board Approves New Rates With Eye Towards Increasing Affordability
September 18, 2018
New rates and fees for District water customers go into effect next month, as DC Water takes unprecedented steps…
Councilmember Allen to introduce bill strengthening lead testing and removal in District homes
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September 18, 2018
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Councilmember Allen to introduce bill strengthening lead testing and removal in District homes
Today, Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) will introduce a bill that…
Washington Post: Business leaders warn that the Washington region’s inadequate bus system is…
Proposals for overhauling the system range from adding bus lanes to prioritizing traffic signals to revamping routes.
Washington Post: D.C. Council members look to curtail mayor’s control of city schools
Some D.C. lawmakers want to curtail mayoral control of the city’s education system — a move that could blunt criticism that the D.C. Council has done little to hold Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) accountable after high-profile school scandals…
WAMU: ‘This Is Going To Hurt Us.’ Restaurant Workers Push For Repeal Of Initiative 77
Inside a packed hearing room at the Wilson Building on Monday, dozens of D.C. bar and restaurant workers made one thing clear: They don’t want a raise. At least not one mandated by the city. That was the apparent consensus among many…
Washingtonian: How Sweetgreen Got its Start in Georgetown
One of its cofounders shares how the original M Street shop became a super-successful chain.
SBOE submits student-focused recommendations on DCPS chancellor search
Tuesday, September 18, 2018
Contact: Paul Negron, Public Affairs Specialist
SBOE submits student-focused recommendations on DCPS chancellor search
Calls on mayor to ensure pick is ready on day one
Washington, D.C. – The…
Councilmember Jack Evans will introduce bill to legalize sports betting in the District of Columbia
For Immediate Release: September 18, 2018
Contact: Joe Florio, Director of Communications
Councilmember Jack Evans will introduce bill to legalize sports betting in the District of Columbia
Washington, DC – Ward 2 Councilmember Jack…
jonetta rose barras: Jockeying for committee chairmanships
At-large DC Council member Anita Bonds recently announced she intended to relinquish her position as chair of the DC Democratic State Committee, choosing instead to run for the second-place leadership position. Much applause was heard…
Thousands of additional students expected in public schools by 2026, new report says
DC’s public school system has been plastered across scandal-driven headlines the past year, with city officials dealing with leadership turmoil, subpar graduation returns and allegations of attendance fraud. And, despite ongoing capacity…