Press Release: DPW Awarded Federal Grant to Support Food Waste Diversion in the District
News Release — DC Department of Public Works
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 1, 2022
CONTACT: Erica Cunningham
U.S. EPA Grant designed to help expand nationwide capacity to use organic food waste processing methods
(WASHINGTON,…
District Links: DCPS says students, staff can go maskless outdoors at school; DC Council restricts…
DC Public Schools will no longer require students and staff to wear masks while they are outside.
WUSA9: DC 911 call center director reappointed following audit of EMS crew dispatch issues
A mom whose daughter died after crews were sent to the wrong quadrant of D.C. says reappointing 911 call center director Karima Holmes is "unconscionable."
WTOP: Community members gather to remember Relisha Rudd and ask for help solving her disappearance
Advocates for the missing and police came together in D.C. Tuesday night to remember a missing girl, hoping to revive interest in the cold case and solve the disappearance of Relisha Rudd. She disappeared eight years ago.
Press Release: Statement on the State of the Union Address
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 1, 2022
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, following President Biden’s first State of the Union address,…
Washington Blade: Trans group to provide LGBTQ crime victim housing for D.C. courts
Facility operated by Empowering the Transgender Community
Washington Post: Low turnout for D.C. protest of coronavirus restrictions
A rally in D.C. against pandemic-related restrictions and in support of the self-styled “Freedom Convoy” that occupied downtown Ottawa for weeks drew a few dozen people, many of whom were journalists, near the Washington Monument on…
Washington Post: D.C., Virginia awarded millions in federal grants to push equity in unemployment…
The U.S. Department of Labor is planning to roll out millions in funding to promote equity in unemployment insurance programs — and the District and Virginia will be two of the first to benefit.
DCist: D.C. Bans Evictions Over Unpaid Rent Of Less Than $600
In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the D.C. Council permanently barred landlords from filing evictions against tenants who owe less than $600, sealed some eviction records, and further protected voucher holders during the rental screening…
Washington Business Journal: George Washington law school lands record gift
An alum of George Washington University’s law school has endowed a $4.5 million professorship, the largest faculty gift in the law school’s history.
WTOP: DCPS drops outdoor mask mandate; masks still required indoors
Public schools in D.C. are easing some of their COVID-19 restrictions.
Axios: D.C. mayor’s WhatsApp use spurs stronger public records law
The D.C. Council unanimously approved new rules to preserve government communications made on WhatsApp, after an Axios investigation found that the use of the messaging app in Mayor Muriel Bowser's administration raises public records…
DCist: D.C. Passes Emergency Legislation To Stop Illegal Cutting Of Heritage Trees
Twice in the past month, developers in D.C. have illegally cut down protected heritage trees, according to city officials. Though officials knew about the illegal tree removals — and in once case watched as the work was carried out — they…
UrbanTurf: DC Council Passes Bill to Stop Work When Developers Fell Heritage Trees
On Tuesday afternoon, an emergency bill and accompanying declaration passed in the DC Council authorizing the city to issue stop-work orders for development projects when a heritage tree is cut down. This bill is in response to various…
John Kelly in The Post: Carl Bernstein’s new memoir is an ode to his native Washington, the city…
It’s about 20 minutes into my video call with Carl Bernstein when I feel compelled to tell him something he probably already knows.
Washington Post: D.C. drops outdoor mask mandate at schools; indoor requirement remains
The District will no longer require public school students and staff to wear masks while outside on school grounds, the school system’s chancellor informed families in a letter Tuesday.
Washington Post: D.C. Council approves measure targeting Bowser administration’s use of WhatsApp
The D.C. Council on Tuesday unanimously approved a measure that aims to regulate government employees’ use of WhatsApp and similar messaging services that have options to automatically delete records of conversations, following reports…
DCist: D.C. To Offer Free KN95 Masks For Kids Starting March 2
Starting Wednesday, D.C. residents will be able to collect up to 10 free child-sized KN95 masks at the city’s official COVID Centers, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced today.
DCist: D.C. Council Sets Limits On Use Of WhatsApp For Government Business, Extends Life Of…
The D.C. Council on Tuesday put stricter limits on the use of WhatsApp and other messaging services for official government business, passing an emergency bill that requires users to retain all messages and turn off any auto-delete…
WTOP: How a little DC bakery hopes to be a big help in Ukraine
Vira Derun and her sister Anistasiia are hustling all over the bakery they own in Adams Morgan. Even with the sweet treats nearly sold out, the tables at D Light Cafe were full, and customers kept coming in just before lunch on Tuesday for…