Press Release: Statement on President Biden’s Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the…
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 25, 2022
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, in response to President Joseph R. Biden’s nomination of…
Press Release: Norton, Pelosi, Hoyer, Clyburn, Bowser, Mendelson to Unveil D.C.’s Second Statue in…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
February 25, 2022
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said today that the District of Columbia will score a historic victory…
District Links: DC leaders highlight Supreme Court nominee’s local ties; DC tourism chief…
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson — President Joe Biden's pick for the U.S. Supreme Court, where she would become the first Black woman to serve as a justice — has multiple ties to the District.
UrbanTurf: Six Alley Townhouses Proposed for Kingman Park
An alley development is in the works in Kingman Park, and it's more ambitious than the typical accessory dwelling.
Axios: D.C.’s pandemic procurements face scrutiny
The D.C. Office of the Inspector General is looking at D.C.'s pandemic emergency procurements as part of an audit and risk assessment that started last summer.
Axios: D.C. tourism returns
As the cherry blossoms return this spring, tourists are expected to come with them, marking the local tourism industry’s steady revival.
Washington Post: D.C. park, trail will no longer honor official who advocated destroying Black…
The National Park Service has removed from Northwest Washington landmarks the name of a onetime D.C. official who advocated destroying Black residents’ homes to support new development.
Washington Post: Eagle at National Arboretum lays two eggs, swooping in after power couple split
The eagles, named Lotus and Mr. P, should see their eaglets hatch next month, experts say
WTOP: Metro to close 5 stations for summer platform reconstruction, will offer ‘travel alternatives’
When Metro shuts down five Orange Line stations this summer for the final stage of its Platform Reconstruction Project, riders will be offered alternatives to get around.
jonetta rose barras: Is the proverbial fat lady warming up to sing in the mayoral race?
That’s the question many people were initially asking after The Washington Post released poll results that seemed to be a two-step takedown of incumbent Mayor Muriel Bowser. After all, 74% of the 904 people surveyed between Feb. 2 and Feb.…
UrbanTurf: DC Holds First Committee Hearing on $100 Monthly Metro Stipends
Almost two years ago, DC Councilmember Charles Allen announced a proposal to offer DC residents a $100 monthly stipend for public transit. On Wednesday, two Council committees held the first joint hearing on the Metro for D.C. Amendment…
Washington Post: Metro says multiple factors likely to blame for rail car defect
The transit agency is testing out its theories in hopes of getting the 7000-series fleet back in service
DCist: ‘Our Worst Nightmare:’ D.C.’s Ukrainian Community Lives In Fear, Anxiety As Russia Attacks
Vira Derun was headed to bed on Wednesday night when she got a call from her sister, Anastasiia.
Washington Business Journal: Wardman Park redevelopment gets delayed as neighbors press for more…
A plan to redevelop the former Marriott Wardman Park with a 900-unit apartment project will take a few more months to gather public feedback.
Greater Greater Washington: How a guaranteed income pilot impacted the lives of low income DC…
During the pandemic several local organizations piloted a program offering cash transfers to low income residents mostly in Ward 8. THRIVE East of the River was created to assist residents most vulnerable to negative economic and social…
DCist: Fate Of D.C.’s Fort Dupont Ice Arena In Question As Plans For New Facility Seem Frozen
The future of D.C.’s only full-size ice rink was suddenly thrown into doubt this week as the non-profit that runs it accused the city of mismanaging plans for building a new facility, saying it would be “getting half the project for twice…
Washington Post: D.C. jail guard accused of smuggling narcotics, knives into facility
Prosecutors say Johnson Ayuk, 31, took bribes in exchange for contraband
DCist: Former Head Of D.C.’s 911 Agency To Return To The Job
Karima Holmes, the former director of D.C.’s Office of Unified Communications, will be returning to her old job.
Press Release: Norton Briefed by Capitol Police Chief Manger Ahead of Trucker Convoy, State of the…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
February 24, 2022
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) was thoroughly briefed yesterday by United States Capitol Police…
Press Release: Norton Introduces Bill to Prohibit Federal Bureau of Prisons from Charging Health…
News Release —DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
February 24, 2022
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill this week to prohibit the Federal Bureau of Prisons…