Washington Post: Whittle suspends operations at D.C. school after financial problems
The Whittle School & Studios is shutting down its full-time campus in Washington this fall, suspending operations at the U.S. branch of what had been envisioned as a global private school on multiple continents.
DCist: D.C. Launches Free Career Coaching Program With $3 Million Investment
The Bowser administration has launched a free career coaching program for residents throughout the District.
WTOP: Upgrade for often-flooded Tidal Basin path is in the works
If you walk around the Tidal Basin regularly, you probably have noticed flooded pathways, especially on the west side and near the Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
Washington Post: D.C. schools and teachers struggle to reach contract after 3 years
The chancellor says the sticking point is compensation. The union says it’s working conditions.
WTOP: DC to distribute $41M in food help to more than 80,000 children
Tens of thousands of D.C. children will get help with meals from expanded food assistance programs.
Tim Busch in The Post: John Garvey improved Catholic University — and Washington
D.C. owes John Garvey a deep debt of gratitude. He has stood on principle, strengthened the city and shaped our nation and world to a profound extent. Garvey retired as president of the Catholic University of America on June 30.
WTOP: DC launches free career coaching program for residents
If you’re trying to find a job, get training to advance your career or switch careers altogether, a free program in D.C. can help.
Press Release: Norton Gets Response from Supreme Court Marshal to Letter Requesting Removal of Bike…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
July 8, 2022
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
A portion of the bike racks have been removed and those remaining will be removed this weekend
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman…
Press Release: Norton Writes Supreme Court Marshal Requesting Immediate Removal of Bike Racks Around…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
July 8, 2022
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) yesterday wrote the Marshal of the Supreme Court requesting immediate…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Announces that the District Will Distribute Over $41 Million in Food…
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the DC Department of Human Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 8, 2022
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Kevin Valentine Jr. (DHS)
DHS and OSSE Approved to Launch the P-EBT…
Press Release: Norton to Request GAO Investigation of New TSP Online System and Introduce Bill to…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
July 7, 2022
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today announced she will request that the Government Accountability Office…
Axios: D.C. is the most expensive place in the U.S. for child care
As the cost of child care rises, a survey found that the District is the most expensive place in the country to hire a nanny and to send a kid to daycare.
City Paper: Erin Palmer Gave Phil Mendelson His Closest Race in Many Years. What Does That Mean for…
The chairman still won by a comfortable margin, but Palmer’s performance is raising eyebrows.
Darius Baxter in The Post: Build bridges to address the crisis of violence
Hundreds of millions of Americans are tired of not feeling safe in their homes, schools, places of worship and grocery stores.
Petula Dvorak in The Post: A food bank opened on a swank block. It’s about to be shut down.
Life is calmer on this side of town for Stanley Tucker and his 10-year-old grandson.
Washington Business Journal: From mambo sauce to margaritas, take a sneak peek inside D.C.’s…
It's been more than five years in the works, and the District's first Wegmans is nearly ready for opening day.
Washington Post: Park Service launches massive plan to restore D.C.’s tidal basin
Ringed by cherry blossoms, the historical basin’s crumbling sea wall will be repaired and the shoreline re-landscaped
DCist: A D.C. Queer Bar Got Backlash For Being Inaccessible. It’s Not Unusual, Disability Advocates…
Shruti Rajkumar had never partied in D.C. before. She’d just moved to the city in late May and hadn’t familiarized themself with the nightlife scene, including what bars are accessible to people with disabilities. Rajkumar has a physical…
Washington Post: D.C. will offer free career coaching for residents
D.C. will offer free career coaching to thousands of residents, through a $3 million program Mayor Muriel E. Bowser announced Thursday.
DCist: Everything You Need To Know About The Return Of Capital Fringe
The performing arts world as we knew came to an abrupt halt when the pandemic started — including what would have been the 15th annual Capital Fringe Festival. It’s taken two years but the plucky theater festival is back, giving artists an…