DCist: Developer Seeks Exemption To Heritage Tree Protections, Citing D.C.’s Housing Crunch
Five large heritage trees, protected by D.C. law, are standing in the way of a project to build nearly 200 apartments a site near the Minnesota Ave. Metro Station in Ward 7, according to a developer. The company, City Interests Development…
Washington Post: Howard University acquires landmark collection of Gordon Parks photos
A group of 252 works spanning the influential Black photographer’s long career will be housed at the Washington HBCU’s research center.
WTOP: WMATA: Nearly half of train operators lapsed recertifcation, train delays expected
Nearly half of Metro’s 500 operators have lapsed recertification, WMATA said in a statement Sunday. As a result, train services will be delayed beginning Monday.
Washington Post: Metro pulls 70-plus train operators for retraining, warns of delays
An operator shortage on top of an ongoing train shortage is expected to create longer wait times this month, Metro said
Press Release: Mayor Bowser to Host DC Infrastructure Week
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 15, 2022
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Monday, Monday, May 16, 2022 – Saturday, May 21, 2022
In recognition of Infrastructure Week,…
WTOP: Access to bathrooms for people with medical conditions may get easier in DC
If you have a medical condition and have to get to a bathroom fast in D.C., a new bill may make it easier.
WTOP: New roadmap outlines 16 strategies to reduce violent crime in DC
A data-driven report published by D.C.’s independent Criminal Justice Coordinating Council outlines 16 short- and long-term strategies for reducing violent crime.
Washington Post: Bowser asks DC residents not to hoard baby formula amid shortage
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is asking residents not to hoard baby formula as a nationwide shortage has sent parents searching in the region.
Washington Post: No one told D.C. ‘Friends’ fans pandemic life was gonna be this way
In a downtown Washington retail space that was once the real Woodward & Lothrop building before it was a real Forever 21, Michelle Allen examined a real coffee mug in a faux version of Central Perk, the fake coffee shop from the sitcom…
Washington Post: This ‘non-establishment’ Democrat wants to be D.C.’s next mayor
In a mayoral election headlined by three candidates who already hold city office, James Butler’s pitch to D.C. voters is straightforward: The lawmakers on the ballot have had years to remedy issues plaguing the District, he says. And if…
WTOP: DC Police captain speaks out about incident he says led to retaliation from supervisor
A D.C. police captain is speaking publicly about what he said was retaliation from his superior for how he handled a robbery call earlier this year.
Washington Post Editorial Board: Mayor Muriel Bowser gets our endorsement for a third term
Public safety and schools. Those two issues are key to the health of any city, and they explain in large part why the District of Columbia rebounded from its hard times in the 1990s to thrive. Mayor Anthony Williams (D) overhauled police…
Washington Post: Gun violence reduction plan recommends strategies to make D.C. safer
The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council published the plan as the city struggles to address a surge in violent crime
Washington Post: Metro’s new general manager is optimistic riders will return
Randy Clarke, chief executive of Austin’s public transit system, has been hired to replace retiring Metro general manager Paul J. Wiedefeld
Washington Post: Wisconsin woman says Judy Garland’s ‘Wizard of Oz’ dress belongs to her
A niece of Gilbert Hartke says a dress that is set for auction was donated to him, not to Catholic University, and she should inherit it
DCist: MPD Captain Sues Department, Alleging Retaliation For Reporting His Supervisor’s Misconduct
An D.C. police captain is suing the department, alleging that he was retaliated against after he reported the decision of his supervisor to authorize a police chase that violated MPD’s General Orders and ended in a 16-year-old being…
Washington Post: D.C. police hire former Park Police chief as new equity officer
The hire comes amid lawsuits filed by current and former members alleging discrimination and sexual harassment
Washington Business Journal: D.C. Housing Authority advances Bruce Monroe, Park Morton projects
The D.C. Housing Authority is advancing the long-delayed redevelopment of Bruce Monroe Park and, eventually, the Park Morton public housing complex.
Washington Business Journal: MidCity pitches 317-unit Shaw project near Howard University
MidCity Financial Corp. has new plans for a major development in Shaw close to Howard University.
WTOP: DC leaders tout mental health hotline offering free support during stressful times
It started during the pandemic, and now D.C. officials say a hotline aimed at helping residents struggling with their mental health isn’t going anywhere.