jonetta rose barras: Eviction time for DC housing officials
Unless there is some major catastrophe, which some people might see as a miracle, Mayor Muriel Bowser is sure to be re-elected in the November general election. Undoubtedly, she’d like enough votes to declare a voter mandate — something her…
Bisnow: Aria Development Plans Mixed-Use Project On Site Of NoMa Exxon Station
One of the busiest corners in the fast-growing NoMa neighborhood could soon be developed into a mixed-use project. Aria Development Group bought the Exxon property at the corner of Florida Avenue and North Capitol Street for $25.5M from…
Metro considers expanding cash-free boarding on limited-stop routes, seeks public input
For immediate release: September 6, 2018
Metro considers expanding cash-free boarding on limited-stop routes, seeks public input
Metro is working to provide faster, better bus service by going cash-free on selected limited-stop …
Dupont Circle BID Announces Colleen Hawkinson as Executive Director
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Dupont Circle BID Announces Executive Director
WASHINGTON, D.C., SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 — The Board of Directors of the newly formed Dupont Circle Business Improvement District…
Washington Post: D.C. election board to consider signature fraud allegations in D.C. Council race
The D.C. Board of Elections is scheduled to hold a hearing Friday on allegations of signature fraud that could derail the candidacy of S. Kathryn Allen, the business community’s pick for an at-large seat on the D.C. Council.
City Paper: Majority of Mayor’s Constituent Services Team Reassigned to Different City…
A spokesperson for Mayor Muriel Bowser confirms that the majority of staff members in the Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services––including 13 Ward-based liaisons and the agency's director––have been reassigned to different city…
Norton Says Republican-Requested GAO Report Shows DCTAG is Delivering Success for D.C. Students and…
Contact: Benjamin Fritsch
September 6, 2018
Norton Says Republican-Requested GAO Report Shows DCTAG is Delivering Success for D.C. Students and Should Be Continued
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today said…
Mayor Bowser Announces Driver Licenses and Identification Cards Now Available to Permanent Residents…
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September 6, 2018
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Mayor Bowser Announces Driver Licenses and Identification Cards Now Available to Permanent Residents for up to Eight Years
REAL ID Cards…
Alex Baca and Nick Finlo in Greater Greater Washington: Gentrification in DC is not just a black and…
Most conventional debates over gentrification in DC position the process as one that replaces long-time black residents with newer, wealthier white residents. Given the context, this framing makes sense: DC has a well-established black…
Washington Post: As a teen he killed a man. A new law has given him a second chance.
Since his release from prison weeks ago, Kareem McCraney has spent time wandering around Washington, barely recognizing the places where he grew up. The apartments and homes he knew have been replaced by upscale shops and condos.
WTOP: Duke Zeibert’s: How a legendary restaurant brought old DC together
WASHINGTON — Why should anyone care about a restaurant that closed 24 years ago? In the case of one Duke Zeibert’s, it’s because the restaurant holds a unique place in the history of the nation’s capital — and, to an extent, a unique place…
Washingtonian: The city is at war with rodents. An intrepid reporter embeds himself on the front…
“Hold this. How much do you think it weighs?” Will Crane hands me a plastic garbage bag, the kind you buy at grocery stores, careful to have me grasp it by the top. The bottom hangs low and limp. I think I know what’s inside. I don’t think…
Washington Post: D.C. Mayor Bowser shows off baby for first time in ‘Today’ show interview
Washingtonians: Meet the first baby of the District — and on national television, no less. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) introduced her daughter Miranda to a national audience on Thursday in an interview with “Today” host Hoda Kotb.
Washington Post: Shakespeare Theatre Company names U.K.’s Simon Godwin to succeed Kahn
The Shakespeare Theatre Company has reached across the Atlantic and tapped British director Simon Godwin as its new artistic director effective next August, signaling a commitment to large-scale classics on its two downtown Washington…
Washington Post: A fashion change is coming for D.C.’s men and women in blue
It’s about comfort. And durability. And stealth. After decades wearing light-blue uniform shirts, D.C. police are switching to navy blue. The shift from light to dark comes with a new design — hidden, internal suspenders to more evenly…
The Washington Post: Washington couple donates personal Duchamp collection to the Hirshhorn
Aaron and Barbara Levine spent 20 years purchasing art by Marcel Duchamp, the pioneering conceptual artist considered a giant of the 20th century. Attracted by Duchamp’s intellectual curiosity and sense of humor, the Levines describe their…
Joel Pomerantz in The Post: The banning of cash only heightens gentrification
I don’t understand the elitist, “let them eat cake” attitude of the Sept. 1 editorial “It’s okay to be cash-free.” Note that the banning of cash transactions is clearly a gentrification strategy to keep out the riffraff and has been imposed…
Archaeologist completes long-stalled excavation at 1787 mansion in Georgetown
Built in the 1780s, Georgetown's Halcyon House has a rich history full of tales and mysteries that are a part of DC lore — as well as some that are just being brought to light. The landmark mansion at 3400 Prospect St. NW now houses an…
DCist: Interim DCPS Chancellor Confirms She’s Applying For Permanent Position
Interim Chancellor for D.C. Public Schools Amanda Alexander announced on The Kojo Show Wednesday that she's applied for the permanent position as chancellor of the school system. It's the first time she's publicly confirmed she will be…
WTOP: Some DC taxes are going up: A pack of cigarettes will cost a lot more
WASHINGTON — Several D.C. tax rates change effective Oct. 1, coinciding with the start of the District’s 2019 fiscal year.