WTOP: Strike averted at Howard University as faculty, administration reach tentative deal
Nontenure track faculty members at Howard University in D.C. will not go on strike Wednesday after reaching a tentative agreement with the university.
Washington Post: Howard University faculty calls off strike after reaching ‘tentative’ new deal
A labor group representing more than 300 Howard University faculty members has called off plans to strike after reaching a “tentative” deal with the university, union leaders said.
DCist: Time To Lift The Ban On Swimming In The Potomac And Anacostia Rivers, Advocates Say
A century ago, a hot summer day in D.C. would mean thousands of people crowding the banks of the Tidal Basin, the Potomac River, Anacostia River and Rock Creek to cool off. Now, environmental advocates say the waters are, in some places at!-->…
WTOP: DC Council bill would require ‘bird-safe’ materials for new buildings
Every year, up to 1 billion birds are killed when they collide with windows, according to the American Bird Conservancy.
Washington Post Editorial Board: Daniel Snyder’s push for a Commanders stadium bidding war tests the…
Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder’s hopes of triggering an interregional bidding war for the right to host the team’s next stadium is encountering stiff head winds — unsurprisingly. A football franchise, even one with a history as!-->…
Courtland Milloy in The Post: Children get taste buds tuned for lifetime of healthful eating
Seated in a classroom, three and four to a table, the children were having their palates tuned for a lifetime of healthful eating. A cart was rolled in, and farm-fresh fruits and veggies were served along with whole-wheat pasta and rice.
DCist: Federal Judge Blocks D.C. From Allowing Minors To Get Vaccinated Without Parental Consent
A federal judge has issued a decision that now bans D.C. from enforcing a law allowing minors to get vaccinated without parental consent or knowledge. The decision came after parents filed two separate lawsuits in July, seeking preliminary!-->…
Washington Business Journal: Tatte Bakery plans Foggy Bottom location
Tatte Bakery & Cafe has inked a deal for a new spot near George Washington University's campus, its latest step as it seeks to expand its footprint across Greater Washington.
DCist: We’re In Peak Bloom Now, Baby!
It’s official: the cherry blossoms at the Tidal Basin are now in peak bloom. The National Park Service has announced that at least 70 percent of the cherry trees’ buds have begun to flower, as of Monday.
Washington Post: For the DC History Conference, a broad palette of offerings
It was a 19th-century song that piqued Day Al-Mohamed’s interest in a little-known group of Union soldiers in the U.S. Civil War. It was not a celebratory song.
Washington Post: Pro-business newcomer seeks to challenge Elissa Silverman on D.C. Council
Graham McLaughlin opened his campaign for D.C. Council on Saturday with a prayer.
District Links: Judge bars DC from allowing kids to get vaccinated without parental consent; Bowser…
A former candidate for Ward 8's seat on the DC Council — once a spokesperson for the late Marion Barry — is making another bid for elected office. This time, however, it's in Maryland as the running made for one of the 10 Democrats seeking!-->…
DC moves to ease access to caregiver subsidies for grandparents, others amid calls for operational…
When her 5-year-old niece showed up at her door four years ago, Kymberly Holmes had to make a choice.
“It was either my rent or this little girl,” said Holmes, who didn’t feel confident she’d have enough money for both. “So of!-->!-->!-->…
Axios: Why Washingtonians call 311
About half of D.C.’s 311 calls have to do with trash, according to city data from 2021 through last week.
City Paper: Bowser Moves to Delay Expansion of Paid Leave Benefits, Sparking Another Fight Over the…
The mayor is once again trying to pull surplus money from the paid leave fund, irking supporters.
DCist: D.C. Sues Grubhub Over Allegations The Third-Party Delivery App Exploited Restaurants, Misled…
D.C. is suing Grubhub, a third-party food delivery service, for allegedly misleading residents about hidden fees and for claiming to help local restaurants while making those same eateries pay for advertised discounts, among other!-->…
WTOP: Judge bars DC from vaccinating kids without parental permission
A federal judge is temporarily blocking D.C. from enforcing a law that allows children to be vaccinated without parental consent.
Washington Post: Howard faculty union, ahead of threatened strike, reports progress in labor talks
Howard University officials and a labor group pushing for better pay and teaching opportunities for hundreds of adjunct and non-tenure-track faculty have been making progress in negotiations, the group says. But the union has not called!-->…
Washington Post Editorial Board: A shooting spree of homeless men underscores the failure of our…
The shootings occurred over a span of nine days this month in cities 225 miles apart. The victims were homeless men. Five were shot, and two of them — one in D.C. and one in New York City — died.
Associated Press: D.C. sues Grubhub, saying fees, promotions are deceptive
The District of Columbia is suing meal delivery company Grubhub, saying it misled customers with a promotion that claimed to help restaurants during the height of the pandemic.