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District Links: Legislation to curb utility costs wins initial OK, with talks planned on key aspect; Kennedy family sues over proposed arch; and more

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District Links: Despite revisions, robotaxi bill faces headwinds on…

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District Links: DC to hold April 6 special election to fill at-large…

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Candace Smith: Hundreds of DC kids lost their coaches. More could be…

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District Links: Henderson undoes party switch as Dems name Holtz to…

City Paper: ‘Asshole’ Sergeant Bullies and Harasses Officers in Housing Authority Police Department,…

Editor Sep 14, 2021
Several DCHA officers say a culture of abuse and sexual harassment is allowed to run rampant.

WTOP: Audit reveals notable flaws in Metro’s safety, maintenance practices for railcars

Editor Sep 14, 2021
An audit of Metro’s railcars has found that the transit system has some significant lapses in how it carries out its safety and maintenance procedures.

Washington Business Journal: Hilton-affiliated Georgetown hotel sells — and will go independent

Editor Sep 14, 2021
Another D.C.-area hotel is disaffiliating with one of the big hospitality brands and going independent.

Press Release: Norton Introduces 12th Annual National Dance Day Resolution Ahead of Celebration,…

Press Release Sep 14, 2021
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton September 14, 2021 Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today introduced a resolution marking Saturday, September 18, 2021,…

District Links: Capitol fencing will go up this week in advance of Saturday’s demonstration;…

Chris Kain Sep 14, 2021
A temporary fence will go back up around the U.S. Capitol later this week as part of preparations for Saturday's rally in support of the people charged in connection with storming the building on Jan. 6.

Press Release: Mayor Bowser Celebrates Go-Go and MuralsDC with New Installation at DC’s Go-Go Corner

Press Release Sep 14, 2021
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 14, 2021 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser celebrated DC’s iconic culture and music…

UrbanTurf: 530 Apartments Proposed for Former USDA Office Site at the Wharf

Editor Sep 14, 2021
While The Wharf development is more or less done growing, development along the wharf may be in progress a little while longer.

City Paper: Feeding Arriving Afghans Was an Easy Decision for Lebanese Taverna Family

Editor Sep 14, 2021
During a pandemic that's pushed restaurants to the brink, the Abi-Najm siblings still support causes close to their big hearts.

Washington Post: D.C. attorney general accuses Delta Phi Epsilon member of using group’s charitable…

Editor Sep 14, 2021
Civil complaint says longtime fraternity brother gained control of organization and its related foundation.

Washington Post: Metro didn’t follow safety procedures during overhaul of rail cars, audit shows

Editor Sep 14, 2021
The transit agency is also not requiring necessary documentation, parts and tools from original equipment manufacturers, the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission found.

WTOP: Postal Service responds to complaints of slow mail delivery in DC

Editor Sep 14, 2021
In D.C., the phrase “snail mail” has been uttered by many residents in all eight wards, as reports come in of some mail being delivered very late, and in some cases, expected letters never arrive.

WTOP: Residents of a homeless encampment speak out on DC’s plan to clear them out

Editor Sep 14, 2021
D.C. is moving ahead with plans to clear a homeless encampment in the NoMa neighborhood, but WTOP has learned the deadline has been pushed back.

Washington Post: Planned Parenthood offering mailed abortion medication to D.C.-area residents

Editor Sep 13, 2021
Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington says it has begun offering mailed abortion medication to residents in the D.C. area, making it the second Planned Parenthood affiliate in the nation to offer those services.

WTOP: DC Council hits pause button on city contract to extend Medicaid benefits

Editor Sep 13, 2021
Health care for Medicaid recipients in D.C. is in limbo yet again: The D.C. Council has effectively hit the pause button on a contract with the health care provider that was set to extend benefits to a quarter-million residents.

WTOP: Capitol Police say they’re ready for so-called ‘Justice for J6’ rally

Editor Sep 13, 2021
It has been more than eight months since a pro-Trump mob stormed the U.S. Capitol in an effort to stop the certification of President Biden’s 2020 election victory. Since then, federal authorities have arrested hundreds of people in…

Associated Press: Fence returning to Capitol amid ‘online chatter’ about rally

Editor Sep 13, 2021
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional security officials have approved the reinstallation of a temporary fence around the Capitol as they prepare for a Saturday rally in defense of the rioters who stormed the building on Jan. 6.

The Hill: Washington ramps up security ahead of Sept. 18 rally

Editor Sep 13, 2021
Taking no chances, Capitol Police and other law enforcement officials are ramping up security measures ahead of Saturday’s rally in Washington to support the pro-Trump insurrectionists who attacked the Capitol earlier in the year.

DCist: Planned Parenthood Of Metropolitan Washington Now Offers At-Home Abortion Medication

Editor Sep 13, 2021
Residents of D.C., Maryland, and Virginia can now access at-home abortion services without stepping foot in a doctor’s office.

Washington Post: Fencing to be reinstalled ahead of ‘Justice for J6’ rally defending those arrested…

Editor Sep 13, 2021
Fencing around the U.S. Capitol will be reinstalled “a day or two” before a rally on Saturday, when demonstrators plan to demand “justice” for those arrested during the Jan. 6 riot.

Washington Business Journal: D.C. attorney general adds new allegations to antitrust lawsuit against…

Editor Sep 13, 2021
D.C. Attorney General Karl Racine amended his antitrust lawsuit against Amazon.com Inc. Friday, alleging the company is monopolizing the online marketplace through its e-commerce platform’s "anticompetitive" actions with both third-party…
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District Links: Legislation to curb utility costs wins initial OK, with talks planned on key aspect; Kennedy family sues…

Nov 11, 2026 14
The DC Council yesterday gave initial approval to a legislative package that aims to curb rising utility costs and strengthen the Public Service Commission's oversight of Pepco and Washington Gas.

District Links: Despite revisions, robotaxi bill faces headwinds on council panel; lawmaker seeks limits on use of…

Nov 10, 2026 17
In the wake of concerns about the use of opioid settlement funds to fill a budget gap by covering some of the District's Medicaid costs, the chair of the DC Council's Committee on Health is proposing…

District Links: DC to hold April 6 special election to fill at-large council vacancy; city breaks ground on Jelleff Rec…

Nov 9, 2026 29
The DC Board of Elections today officially certified a vacancy in the at-large DC Council seat previously held by Robert White — newly elected as DC's delegate to the House — and scheduled an April 6…

Candace Smith: Hundreds of DC kids lost their coaches. More could be next.

Nov 9, 2026 212
This fall, children at nine DC schools lost things that are essential to their development: a coach who knows them, a team that counts on them, and an after-school home. DC SCORES, a nonprofit that…
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Here’s a listing of the citywide and ward candidates on DC’s general election ballot. We’ve included links to candidates’ political websites and Twitter accounts for those running for positions other…

An overview of endorsements in DC Council, State Board of Education races

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