Washington Post: From an old bottle found in a wall, a D.C. whiskey brand was reborn
Two city residents decided to revive a century-old brand, Mt. Pleasant Club Whiskey
WTOP: DC reveals new monkeypox vaccines strategy in order to increase available doses
The District is modifying how it administers the monkeypox vaccine in an effort to stretch its limited supply.
Washington Post: Family of slain library police officer demands accountability
Maurica Manyan, 25, was killed by a retired D.C. police lieutenant who was supposed to be training her in what witnesses described as a joke gone wrong.
Washington Post: D.C. to resume scheduling second doses of monkeypox vaccine
The District on Saturday will resume giving second doses of the two-dose monkeypox vaccine regimen by using an intradermal injection technique that will stretch limited supplies of the vaccine.
Washington Post: D.C. schools to relax some covid protocols ahead of first day
Students and staff will be required to show proof of a negative coronavirus test before attending class, a measure first unveiled last school year
Shalom Baranes in Washington Business Journal: An FBI HQ solution need not translate to its D.C.…
Ten years ago, understanding that the existing FBI headquarters on Pennsylvania Avenue NW was rapidly deteriorating and its size and configuration could no longer serve the evolving needs of the agency, advocates for the demolition of the!-->…
WTOP: DC remembers Chuck Brown, the Godfather of Go-Go, a decade after his passing
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Chuck Brown, and even today, his influence on the District lives on. The singer, guitarist and songwriter remains one of the city’s most recognizable figures — he’s seen on murals; he’s!-->…
WTOP: Family of DC library police officer shot during training wants answers
The family of a special police officer shot during an Aug. 4 training exercise at a D.C. library wants answers, and they’ve got lawyers on the case.
Washington Business Journal: Judge dismisses Vincent Orange’s lawsuit against Washington…
A D.C. Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Vincent Bernard Orange Sr., former president and CEO of the D.C. Chamber of Commerce, against the Washington Business Journal and one of its former reporters over defamation!-->…
DCist: ‘This Is Not An Accident’: Family Of Library Police Officer Killed During Training Demands…
Family members of Maurica Manyan — the D.C. public library police officer who was fatally shot during a training earlier this month — are preparing to lay her to rest at a funeral this weekend. But they are nowhere near to finding closure,!-->…
Washington Business Journal: Team behind El Rey and Chez Billy Sud inks deal for pair of D.C.…
The team behind popular restaurants including Chez Billy Sud and El Rey is planning a new spot just steps from Audi Field, and a second closer to Nationals Park, as part of a larger ramp-up after a pandemic pause.
DCist: Instacart Will Pay D.C. $2.54 Million In Lawsuit Over Deceptive Fees
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine announced today that the city has reached a settlement of $2.54 million with Instacart. It will require the San Francisco-based online delivery company to pay the city $1.8 million to resolve claims of!-->…
Washington Post: Instacart must pay D.C. $2.54 million in settlement over fees, AG says
Grocery delivery service Instacart must pay D.C. $2.54 million to settle a 2020 lawsuit that alleged the company failed to pay required sales taxes and misled District consumers about its service fees over the span of two years, D.C.!-->…
WTOP: Instacart settles DC lawsuit over misleading fees for $2.5 million
Instacart has settled a two-year-old lawsuit filed by the D.C. Office of the Attorney General for $2.54 million over what it alleged was misleading service fees and failure to pay sales taxes.
DCist: D.C. Celebrates Go-Go Icon Chuck Brown With Festival And Giveaways This Weekend
In honor of the Godfather of go-go music, Chuck Brown, D.C. is hosting a free festival featuring live music and giveaways for kids Saturday, Aug. 20.
Press Release: AG Racine Announces Instacart Must Pay $2.54 Million for Misrepresenting that…
News Release — DC Office of the Attorney General
August 19, 2022
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Office of Communications
Settlement Requires Instacart to Pay $1.8 Million to DC to Resolve Consumer Deception Claims, Release $739K in!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Adele Robey in The Post: Anacostia traffic is still the Wild West
Well, hello again, Local Opinions. Yep, it’s me again. You know, that lady who writes near the anniversary of being hit by a car? In the crosswalk with the walk light? At the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Good Hope Road!-->…
WTOP: DC families on gov’t assistance to get $1,000 grant
Outside of the Frederick Douglass Community Center in Southeast, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a $1,000 grant for families who received government assistance from the District to ease back-to-school costs.
WTOP: DC parents have homework ahead of first day of classes
As public schools in D.C. gear up for the start of the school year, leaders are reminding parents they have a couple of things to do to help fight the spread of COVID-19 when classes begin.
Washington Post: Adams Morgan trades traffic for yoga and streateries on Sunday
On Sunday afternoon, traffic will come to a halt in Adams Morgan. Instead of Uber Eats drivers blocking traffic outside restaurants and buses idling at stoplights, 18th Street NW will be filled with diners enjoying restaurants alfresco and!-->…