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
Contact: Erik Salmi
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…
Chelsea Coffin: Future enrollment growth depends on DC’s public middle and high schools gaining…
There is every reason to expect DC’s public school enrollment to increase in the coming years. In DC, the childbirth count is up by 1,000 per year compared to 10 years ago. More families are staying in the city and choosing public schools…
Washington Post: Residents trying to strip Trump Hotel of liquor license continue fight
They’re not giving up. The group of Washington residents trying to strip the Trump International Hotel of its liquor license said Monday that the city’s liquor board made a mistake last week when it declined to review their case. They argue…
Deborah Simmons in The Washington Times: Potty training 101
When adults gotta go, they look for the nearest loo or dark alley. Potty training is the saving grace. Unless, that is, the person is a D.C. lawmaker and proposes wasting resources on a task force to study the availability of “safe” public…
Washington Post: D.C. mayor to propose legislation banning 3-D-printed firearms, other ‘ghost guns’
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) introduced legislation on Monday to ban 3-D-printed plastic guns and other “ghost guns” from the District, with officials saying they want to ensure the city’s already restrictive firearms laws keep up with…