DCist: Inside The Latest Fight To Protect D.C.’s Historic Black Cemeteries
On a balmy day last September, Lisa Fager was on her daily walk through two of Washington D.C.’s oldest African American cemeteries when she saw a construction crew perilously close to the historic grounds. As the the executive director of…
DCist: Union Kitchen Workers Declare Victory In Their Efforts To Unionize
Roughly 50 retail workers across five of Union Kitchen’s six stores appear to have formed a union.
WTOP: DC teacher receives award for impact in, out of classroom
A D.C. teacher was recognized Wednesday for the impact she’s had on the lives of her students inside and outside the classroom.
DCist: New D.C. Homeowner Assistance Fund Now Open To Applicants
D.C. homeowners struggling with housing costs can now apply for help from the District’s new $50 million Homeowner Assistance Fund. The program is accepting applications online as of this morning.
Washington Business Journal: Long Bridge expansion across the Potomac River picks up steam
For now, a single rail bridge carries millions of Amtrak and Virginia Railway Express passengers and freight trains between Virginia and D.C. each year. But a $1.8 billion expansion plan to ease that congestion and add a new bridge for…
DCist: Election Reflection: Here Are Some Of Our Takeaways From D.C.’s Primary
The June 21 D.C. primary has come and gone; if you missed the results, please read here. But as candidates awake from a raucous night of celebrating a win or mourning a loss, there are plenty of story lines and opportunities to parse what…
District Links: Bowser, Mendelson and Bonds prevail in Democratic primary while ward races go to…
Incumbents on DC's ballot yesterday fared well — with just one exception — as Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson, at-large Council member Anita Bonds and Ward 1 Council member Brianne Nadeau all prevailed in the…
City Paper: Most of D.C.’s Political Establishment Won Big Last Night, But Could Soon Face a More…
Mayor Muriel Bowser easily secured a third term, but could face new headaches from lawmakers.
Washington Post: Class of ’22 lauded for perseverance through pandemic, gun violence
As Roosevelt High School’s Class of 2022 walked through the Entertainment and Sports Arena in the District, hundreds of family members and friends cheered Tuesday to celebrate a class that has weathered a pandemic, seen a rise in school…
Washington Post: Smithsonian picks four potential spots for women’s and Latino museums
The historic Arts and Industries Building and three undeveloped plots on the Mall are in contention, and two will be selected by the end of the year
Washington Business Journal: Union Kitchen retail workers vote to unionize
Food business incubator and retailer Union Kitchen has become the latest in a string of employers across the nation whose workers have voted to unionize, joining others regionally including D.C.-based bookstore chain Politics and Prose and…
Axios: Brian Schwalb wins Democratic nomination for D.C. attorney general
Brian Schwalb prevailed in a three-man Democratic primary race for D.C. attorney general on Tuesday.
Washington Post: With another victory, Bowser has chance to bolster legacy
More than two decades after he was D.C.'s mayor, Marion Barry is still remembered for helping generations of youngsters get summer jobs. Anthony Williams is known for rescuing the city from near bankruptcy and bringing baseball back to…
Axios: Progressives gain seats on D.C. Council
D.C. voters backed D.C. Council Chair Phil Mendelson over a left-leaning challenger on Tuesday. But progressives gained two other seats on the Council.
Washington Post: Brian Schwalb has won ‘apparent victory’ in D.C. attorney general primary, opponent…
Brian Schwalb, who was endorsed by the outgoing D.C. attorney general, won an “apparent victory” in a three-way race for the Democratic nomination for the office late Tuesday, his closest opponent conceded late Tuesday, though the race had…
WTOP: Bowser, Norton projected winners of DC Democratic primary
Incumbent Muriel Bowser withstood the challenge to her leadership and emerged victorious as the Democratic candidate for mayor of D.C.
Axios: D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser wins Democratic primary, set for third term
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has won the Democratic primary, putting her on track for a third term to lead the nation’s capital.
Associated Press: Bowser wins Democratic primary for mayor in Washington, D.C.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser won the Democratic primary on Tuesday, overcoming a progressive rival and virtually guaranteeing that she will win a third consecutive term to lead a city confronting inequality,…
DCist: Mayor Bowser, Chairman Mendelson Win D.C. Democratic Primary Races
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser emerged as the apparent winner of the city’s Democratic primary on Tuesday, holding off three challengers in a bruising campaign and coming one step closer to winning a third consecutive term in office — a feat…
Washington Post: Phil Mendelson, left-leaning candidates win D.C. Council primaries
D.C. voters on Tuesday picked city council candidates who rejected calls for more police officers and strict mayoral control of public schools, advancing the council’s years-long move to the left while also reelecting moderate incumbents.
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