DCist: Longtime News Anchor Wendy Rieger Dies At 65
Wendy Rieger, a longtime fixture of local television news, died Saturday at a hospice care facility in Montgomery County. She was 65. The cause of her death was glioblastoma, and follows a procedure last year to remove a cancerous tumor…
District Links: DC Board of Elections says McDuffie ineligible to run for AG; longtime NBC4 anchor…
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new violence prevention initiative this afternoon that is pairing about 200 residents most at risk of gun violence with interagency support teams.
Housing advocates push for more vouchers, more accountability in upcoming budget
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed budget, released on March 16, includes over $1 billion to build, maintain and match DC residents with affordable housing. With the budget now up for DC Council review and debate, housing advocates — led by…
Artecka Brown: Why I’m one of the many parents who want the PARCC exam this year
When their schools reopened for in-person learning, my five boys were excited to return. They’ve been happy to be back in the classroom as a more normal school year has progressed, though their enthusiasm has occasionally waned — like when…
Washington Post: Adoring fans celebrate 50 years of pandas at the National Zoo
Michael Bzdil, 8, peered over the fence that lined the habitat at the National Zoo in the Woodley Park neighborhood of Northwest Washington. He watched as pandas crawled out of the gate toward the large fruitcake that was set out for them…
WTOP: Longtime NBC Washington anchor Wendy Rieger dies after fight with cancer
Wendy Rieger, known for her quick wit and the connection she forged with viewers for some 25 years as anchor of NBC Washington’s afternoon news, died on Saturday. She was 65.
WTOP: 50 years of playing, sleeping and eating a lot of bamboo for DC’s pandas
Washington’s National Zoo was crawling with panda lovers Saturday, as the cuddly black-and-white bears munched on some special cake to celebrate 50 years in the nation’s capital.
Washington Post: Wendy Rieger, longtime Channel 4 anchor in Washington, dies at 65
Wendy Rieger, who co-anchored the popular 5 p.m. newscast on Washington’s NBC station WRC (Channel 4) for more than 30 years, winning a loyal audience with her good-humored and well-crafted reports, died April 16 at a hospice facility in…
WTOP: A DC neighborhood’s history explored in a new Smithsonian exhibit
A new online exhibit, part of the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum, explores the District’s historic Barry Farms-Hillsdale neighborhood and its pivotal role in the civil rights struggle.
Axios: Review: Half of Trayon White’s signatures for mayoral bid invalid
A preliminary review found that Ward 8 Council member Trayon White narrowly turned in enough signatures last month to make the mayoral race ballot despite deeming half of the signatures his campaign collected invalid, according to a memo…
DCist: Trayon White Survives Signature Challenge To Mayoral Run, Campaign Says
Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White’s mayoral campaign said Friday that he’d survived a challenge to his candidacy filed by opponent — and increasingly bitter rival — At-Large Councilmember Robert White.
Washington Post: Freedom Plaza skateboarders worry their favorite spot is in jeopardy
On a recent sunny afternoon at Freedom Plaza in downtown Washington, hip-hop provided the soundtrack as skateboarders hurtled across the marbled expanse, practiced leaps and landings, and impressed onlookers with gravity-bending tricks.…
Washington Business Journal: New Gallaudet University campus microgrid promises…
Gallaudet University is planning to build a microgrid of solar arrays on its Northeast D.C. campus, which will deliver electricity and thermal power to its facilities and provide energy credits for nearby households and businesses.
DCist: 50 Years Ago, The National Zoo Got Its First Giant Pandas. The Rest Is History
It’s a cold Sunday morning in April at the National Zoo, and a small group of dedicated “panda people” are watching young Xiao Qi Ji climb over his mother Mei Xiang.
City Paper: Will 2022 Be the Year Open Captioning Becomes Law in D.C.?
The Open Movie Captioning Requirement Act of 2022 has been filed. Erik Nordlof, founder of DC Deaf Moviegoers & Allies, says it’s about time.
Washington Business Journal: Howard’s new hospital to deliver later than planned — with more land…
Howard University’s future replacement hospital is now slated to deliver in 2027, later than its previous 2026 target, with important implications for its medical school as a pipeline for diversity in health care.
WTOP: National Cherry Blossom Festival wraps up this weekend with an all-day party
Sure, maybe the pink blossoming cherry trees around the D.C. area have turned to green, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate them.
UrbanTurf: A New 10-Story Mixed-Use Project at Howard University Could Have a Huge Public Amenity
A proposed development at Howard University has a striking early design and a sizable public amenity.
WTOP: Reservations open for organized sports on National Mall
Reservations opened Friday for the 12 mixed-use fields and 12 dedicated softball fields on the National Mall in D.C.
DCist: Here’s What To Expect As D.C. Celebrates Emancipation Day This Weekend
This Saturday marks the 160th anniversary of Emancipation Day. To celebrate the day in which 3,100 people were freed from enslavement in the District, the Mayor’s office will be hosting the Emancipation Day Parade on April 16th for the…