Washington Post: Metro to replace internal watchdog at end of five-year contract, resolution says
Geoffrey Cherrington had been serving in the role as Metro’s internal watchdog since 2017
Press Release: Norton Spoke on House Floor on Resolution Condemning Bomb Threats Against HBCUs
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
March 8, 2022
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) spoke on the House floor today during debate on a resolution condemning…
Press Release: To Support D.C.’s Tourist Economy, Norton Calls for Capitol to Reopen to Visitors,…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
March 8, 2022
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Noting the success of vaccinations in reducing the risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19 and the…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser and DC Public Schools Announce Registration for Summer Acceleration…
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and DC Public Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 8, 2022
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Enrique Gutierrez (DCPS)
Additional Programs are Available for DCPS Middle School…
Press Release: The D.C. Policy Center Launches the Alice M. Rivlin Initiative for Economic Policy…
News Release — D.C. Policy Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TUESDAY, MARCH 8, 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, the D.C. Policy Center announced the launch of the Alice M. Rivlin Initiative for Economic Policy &…
Washington Business Journal: D.C. struggled to compete before the pandemic. A new research group is…
The D.C. Policy Center is launching a major effort to study the District's economic competitiveness and just how much the pandemic has moved that needle.
City Paper: Did Anita Bonds Join a Virtual Forum from the Wilson Building? It Could Land Her in Hot…
The at-large councilmember could run afoul of rules barring the use of government resources for her campaign.
Axios: D.C. bill would cover infertility treatments
A recently introduced bill would require insurance to cover fertility treatments in D.C., on par with Maryland and West Virginia.
WTOP: DC schools push back last day of school
Students in D.C. will be in school a little bit longer this year.
WTOP: DC seeks to increase number of female police officers on force
The District says it has joined a nationwide pledge to increase the percentage of female officers on its police force to 30% by 2030, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. police department announced Monday.
Washington Post: D.C. mayor vows to hire more female police officers
The announcement comes against the backdrop of a federal lawsuit alleging discrimination of Black female police officers.
DCist: Gas Prices Reach $4.19 Average In D.C. Region, The Highest in At Least 10 Years
Gas prices in the D.C. region hit their highest level in a decade, averaging $4.19 a gallon — a number that’s risen by about 45 cents in the last week alone, according to data from GasBuddy.com.
DCist: D.C. Police Announce Push To Hire More Women Officers
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee announced Monday that the city will participate in a national campaign meant to increase the number of women in policing. The 30×30 initiative, as it’s called, encourages…
UrbanTurf: From 1,295 to 1,410 Units Proposed for Redevelopment of Greenleaf in Southwest
The plan to redevelop Southwest DC's 15-acre Greenleaf Gardens public housing community has grown in scope since last November.
WTOP: Smithsonian to end mask mandate, expand days of operation
Starting Friday, visitors to the Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo in D.C. will no longer be required to wear a mask, according to a news release from the Smithsonian.
Washington Post: GAO: Jan. 6 shows need for better Capitol Police training and information-sharing
Latest report on failure to prepare relies on survey of officers
DCist: Here Are Five Takeaways From The First D.C. Mayoral Debate
Like prize fighters circling the ring, the three main contenders in D.C.’s mayoral race have spent the last few months taking indirect shots at each other. But it wasn’t until Saturday that Mayor Muriel Bowser, Councilmember Robert White…
UrbanTurf: How DC, Maryland, and Virginia are Implementing The Homeowner Assistance Fund
As many pandemic housing payment relief programs have run their course, another federal program has recently started to ramp up.
Press Release: AG Racine Releases New Report During Consumer Protection Week Showing That Consumer…
News Release — DC Office of the Attorney General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 7, 2022
MEDIA CONTACT:
Office of Communications
Report Finds a Nearly 70% Increase in Consumer Complaints in Span of Two…
Press Release: Norton Thanks Capitol Police Chief for Prompt and Thorough Briefing as Trucker…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
March 7, 2022
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) was thoroughly briefed today by United States Capitol Police Chief J.…