Colbert I. King in The Post: Pinto’s big D.C. public safety plan is going to touch off a grand fight
In 1951, we students at Stevens Elementary School in Northwest D.C. were taught a tune that city commissioners declared the “Official Song of Washington.” The lyrics were drilled into our heads:
Washington Post: New D.C. bill would boost upkeep of the city’s forested land
The District owns some 500 acres of wooded natural areas, but some have become overrun with invasive species or dumping grounds for trash
City Paper: D.C.’s Inspector General is Investigating a Troubled Agency’s Contract with Former City…
It’s the latest bit of turmoil for the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, following employee complaints about its former director.
District Links: DC licensing agency draws scrutiny from IG over contracting; traffic congestion…
In the wake of a Board of Elections decision this summer to give an initial OK for a potential ballot initiative to bring ranked choice voting and open primaries to the District, a new DC Council bill aims to prevent future initiatives…
jonetta rose barras: Talking loud and doing nothing in DC
Sometimes it’s difficult for me to tamp down my cynicism about the District government and local politicians, especially as it relates to their constant assertions about acting in the interest of vulnerable DC residents. That all seems…
Washington Post: D.C. approves e-bike vouchers plan to get people out of their cars
The D.C. Council approved an incentives program to cut the cost of e-bikes for city residents, primarily those with lower incomes
DCist: A Bill Extending D.C.’s Lease On RFK Site Advanced In The House. Is The Drive For A New…
On Wednesday, the House Oversight Committee passed legislation that would extend the city’s lease long-term and allow the District to redevelop the RFK Stadium site–and potentially lure the Commanders back to the District. The next step is…
Axios: Bill to extend D.C.’s lease for RFK site gains momentum
A House committee advanced a bill on Wednesday that could one day make possible a football stadium on the RFK site.
Theresa Vargas in The Post: A D.C. college building faces demolition — to the surprise of students
Students at the University of the District of Columbia say they’ve only recently learned about a plan that, if approved, will destroy more than a building
Washington Post: House Oversight Committee advances bill to extend D.C.’s lease of RFK site
A bill that would allow D.C. to redevelop the RFK Stadium site advanced from a key House committee Wednesday — but not without significant debate over whether the District should be allowed to use public funds for a potential new stadium…
District Links: RFK lease extension advances without ban on public funds for stadium; council bills…
A key House committee voted yesterday to advance bipartisan legislation that would extend the District's lease on the 174-acre RFK Stadium campus and add new flexibility on development there — without an amendment prohibiting public…
District Links: House panel debates ban on public funding for any stadium as condition of extended…
A debate over whether to ban use of government funds to help build any new Washington Commanders stadium on the RFK campus is at least briefly holding up a committee vote on bipartisan legislation to extend DC's lease on the sprawling…
Shakespeare Theatre Company’s ‘Evita’ offers fresh look at the rise of Eva Perón
Sammi Cannold’s Evita begins and ends with the same striking image: an angelic white gown floating over rolling fields of white flowers. The metaphor isn't difficult to discern as the world continues to grapple with the legacies of Eva…
DCist: D.C. Council Passes Bill That Will Subsidize Your E-Bike Purchase
The D.C. Council unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that aims to get fewer cars and more e-bikes on D.C. streets.
Courtland Milloy in The Post: Narcan in hand, she makes the case for saving everyone
As the opioid crisis worsens, the community must find ways to help
DCist: D.C. Councilmember Focuses On Increased Penalties And Policing In Slate Of Public Safety…
Ward 2 D.C. councilmember Brooke Pinto unveiled a comprehensive and controversial public safety legislative plan on Monday to increase carceral penalties for violent crimes and heighten law enforcement surveillance. Pinto says it is a…
DCist: Growing Share Of D.C. Renters Spend At Least Half Of Their Income On Rent
A growing share of renter households in D.C. are spending more than half of their income on housing costs, according to a new analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data.
Washington Post: Betting inside a poke shop, he put D.C.’s sportsbook under attack
Well after closing time, the staff at Abunai, a poke restaurant in Northwest D.C., grew accustomed to leaving on the lights for a single customer. They had good reason to treat this 27-year-old former data scientist so well. His patronage…
Axios: New tunnel to help alleviate chronic flooding in Northeast D.C.
D.C. just took a big step toward providing relief in a part of Northeast prone to chronic flooding.
City Paper: Pinto Is Reviving an Old Push for Warrantless Searches. Some Fear It Will Kick-start a…
The Ward 2 councilmember’s crime legislation drew rebuke from judicial leaders who say warrantless searches might violate the Fourth Amendment.