Washington Business Journal: Lidl inks lease for Tenleytown store
Lidl plans to open a new location in upper Northwest, its third outpost in D.C., as the discount grocer continues to expand its footprint across Greater Washington.
Journalism as vocation: legendary DC journalist Bruce Johnson’s memoir honors those who came before,…
In a phone interview with The DC Line just a few weeks before he passed away on April 3, longtime DC broadcaster Bruce Johnson said his dedication to journalism may have stemmed from the calling he felt as a teenager to become a missionary…
Washington Business Journal: Fort Totten’s Art Place brings on a big-name development partner
The mixed-use development dubbed Art Place, at Fort Totten, has brought on a new, high-profile partner to help visualize and develop the project, including its performing arts anchor, set to open in 2025.
Washington Post Editorial Board: The Post endorses Eleanor Holmes Norton, the District’s first line…
If, as many are predicting, Republicans win the House in November’s midterm elections, the District of Columbia will likely be in for some hard times. The Republican Party has been brazen about using the city as a political punching bag.…
WUSA9: The battle to save a historic DC access point to the Potomac River
Friends of Fletcher’s Cove face down climate change and a man-made river blockage in an effort to save an iconic D.C. recreation spot.
Washington Post: D.C.-area schools face rising covid cases, aren’t restoring strict rules
Most districts say they have no plans to reinstate masks districtwide
Washington Post: Residents take scorching heat in stride: ‘It’s D.C.!’
Amelie Balemaken wore a flowy dress and ballcap as she leaned against a giant orange tube and watched her delighted 3-year-old daughter collect water in a plastic bucket, dump it and start over.
WTOP: Lincoln Memorial reopens after graduation celebration leaves litter
D.C.’s Lincoln Memorial was closed for cleaning Saturday morning after National Mall officials said students from a local university celebrating their graduation left the area littered with trash.
Washington Post: Lincoln Memorial is closed briefly after messy party litters steps
Saturday morning clean-up of broken bottles and spilled wine came on the eve of a celebration for the memorial’s 100th anniversary
Washington Post: Metro’s recurring problems raise questions about oversight, management
As the rail system struggles to lure back riders whose confidence is shaken, future service cuts are likely if passengers don’t return
Stephen Hudson in Greater Greater Washington: What WMATA’s new general manager should focus on
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority recently announced that Randy Clarke will become the agency’s next general manager. Clarke is in an unenviable position, as the Washington region’s beleaguered transit agency has as many…
Washington Business Journal: Atlas Brew Works eyes Poplar Point location
Atlas Brew Works is in discussions for a new production facility and brewpub at Poplar Point.
Washington Post: D.C. Council pushes health officials on timing of covid case data
As coronavirus cases seem to be surging locally and nationally with much less surveillance than in earlier covid waves, D.C.'s legislators are arguing with local public health officials about how much case data the city should disclose to…
DCist: Supreme Court Ruling Could Negate D.C. Law Limiting Repayment Of Personal Loans To Political…
A D.C. law that limits how much an elected official can fundraise to pay off any personal loans they made to their campaign could be at risk in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling this week that overturned a similar federal regulation.
DCist: DC Health Defends Weekly COVID Reporting, Cites Staff Burnout
DC Health officials are defending their current COVID data reporting process, after two-weeks worth of missing case numbers prompted lawmakers to question the agency’s accuracy.
DCist: Bowser Activates Heat Emergency, Opens Spray Parks Ahead Of Heat Wave
D.C. has activated its emergency heat plan through the weekend, ahead of a heat wave that’s expected to bring record-breaking temperatures to the D.C. region.
WTOP: Green, Yellow line service to improve after delays caused by lapsed recertifications
Metrorail says service on the Green and Yellow lines will improve next week after limited service on the two lines that typically see some of the heaviest crowding.
DCist: D.C. Elections Roundup: Stuck In The Middle With You
This will eventually make more sense, but this elections roundup was written by Martin Andres Austermuhle. With that being said, let’s get into it.
WTOP: DC Health responds to probe from council members on COVID-19 data
The District’s health director has responded to calls from the D.C. council to investigate why the health department didn’t report its COVID-19 data to the Centers for Disease Control for almost two weeks.
DCist: Metro Safety Commission Approves Plan To Start Bringing Back 7000-Series Trains
After seven months of reduced service, Metro’s oversight agency approved a request to bring back a limited number of 7000-series trains after one derailed last year. Metro says it’s on track to start restoring its fleet by no more than…