Washington Post: Kenyan McDuffie suspends campaign for D.C. attorney general
D.C. attorney general candidate Kenyan R. McDuffie (D) on Monday suspended his campaign for the position, announcing at a news conference that he was giving up a fight to appear on the June 21 primary ballot after he was deemed ineligible…
Washington Post Editorial Board: How D.C. targets high-risk individuals to prevent violence
The National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform last year took a look at the District’s efforts to combat violent crime and offered a scathing assessment. “DC is resource rich and coordination poor,” the nonprofit wrote, quoting a youth…
Petula Dvorak in The Post: This hockey coach spent decades saving lives. Let’s save his ice.
His players aren’t in the NHL.
WTOP: Truck convoy members sue DC over roadblocks
Members of the convoy that snarled D.C.-area traffic on several occasions in March are suing the District, claiming their rights were violated.
Associated Press: EPA announces $40M to help restore Chesapeake Bay
BALTIMORE (AP) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $40 million on Monday to help restore the Chesapeake Bay.
Washington Post: A new dog learns some important tricks: Helping his blind owner
“To handle an environment like D.C., you need a dog with some oomph and some gumption,” says Kathryn Roberts, a trainer with Leader Dogs for the Blind.
WTOP: DC makes ‘investments’ into small businesses
D.C. kicked off Small Business Week by touting its first round of investments into resident-owned businesses that typically struggle to find the capital needed to grow in ways that match the dreams of their owners.
Washington Post: Concert at RFK heard across D.C. and into suburbs because of weather
The thumping of the bass reverberated miles away.
DCist: Members Of Trucker Convoy Suing D.C. Over Police Blockades
Sixteen truckers who were part of the recent truck convoy protests in the D.C. region are suing the District for setting up blockades that prevented them from exercising “their constitutionally protected right to free speech” on the…
City Paper: Excluded Workers Make Final Plea For Aid in 2023 Budget
“Right now everyone needs to be asking Chairman Mendelson to put the money in the budget,” Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau says.
Ron Moten in The Post: The D.C. attorney general race is in a state of emergency
As a native Washingtonian who has been engaged in D.C. politics for 25 years, I have seen all sorts of candidates, political upsets and underdogs come through. But out of all of my experiences, the removal of Kenyan R. McDuffie by the D.C.…
WTOP: RFK music festival heard for miles around DC
People all across D.C. were getting angry at their neighbors’ loud music Saturday and Sunday until they realized it was likely all coming from the same source.
Washingtonian: Trucker Convoy Says It’s Headed Back to DC
"When we left, you guys laughed at us," says a prominent People's Convoy member. So they're coming back.
DCist: Pain In The Bass: Weather Amplified EDM Festival At RFK, Prompting Widespread Confusion And…
“Drop the bass” took on something of a new meaning in D.C. over the weekend.
Press Release: Norton to Continue Efforts to Pass Bill Prohibiting Restrictions on Public Access to…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
May 2, 2022
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced that, despite the official withdrawal today of a proposed rule…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Awards $1.25 Million to 16 Locally Owned Businesses Through the…
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 2, 2022
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Natalia Vanegas (DMPED)
…
Press Release: Norton Requests Information from NPS on Crash at Hains Point that Killed Two…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
May 2, 2022
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) wrote the National Park Service (NPS) requesting information about the…
Press Release: Bowser Administration Celebrates DC Students on DC Decision Day
News Release — DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 2, 2022
Contact: Fred Lewis
Students across the city are encouraged to apply for tuition support through the DCTAG…
District Links: Full Court of Appeals rejects McDuffie request for further review of ballot…
The DC Court of Appeals on Saturday rejected a request from AG candidate Kenyan McDuffie for the full court to review whether he meets the qualifications to run for the position.
WTOP: DC Superior Court raises juror payment
D.C. Superior Court says that those on jury duty will receive an increased daily pay and travel subsidy.