Washington Post: ‘Cuba libre’ painted on street outside Embassy of Cuba in Washington
The words “CUBA LIBRE” were seen painted in large letters on the street outside the Embassy of Cuba in Northwest Washington on Friday, an expression of solidarity with the thousands of anti-government protesters across Cuba.
Colbert King in The Post: Juvenile crime makes one thing clear: We are failing our children
Did you think for one second that the highly publicized March 23 carjacking of Uber Eats delivery driver Mohammad Anwar in Southeast D.C., which resulted in a horrific crash that left Anwar dead and two girls, age 13 and 15, under arrest,…
Washington Post: The Smithsonian announces an end to timed passes and capacity restrictions at most…
Beginning Tuesday, the Smithsonian Institution will no longer require visitors to reserve timed-entry passes at any of its D.C.-area museums, with the exception of the National Museum of African American History and Culture — which used a…
DCist: D.C. Region Sees Slight Uptick In COVID-19 Infections
Shortly after the region saw coronavirus case counts drop to record-breaking lows, infections are on the rise again in the D.C. area.
WTOP: Smithsonian to end timed-entry passes for most museums
Starting next week, the Smithsonian will no longer require timed-entry passes to visit most of its museums.
DCist: Luxury Apartment Leasing Is Soaring In D.C. As The Pandemic Winds Down
When the pandemic began, the real estate industry was gripped with anxiety about the emptying out of American cities. But in D.C., at least one part of the apartment market is making a comeback.
Washington Informer: Upcoming Event to Revive Interest in Relisha Rudd, Encourage Cooperation with…
A coalition of missing-persons advocates, activists and law enforcement officials will gather Sunday at a convenience store in D.C. to renew interest in a high-profile case and encourage the public to better engage the Metropolitan Police…
WTOP: DC schools partner with Uber to offer free rides to meal sites
Students and families in the D.C. public school system can get free rides to meal sites over the summer through a partnership with Uber, school officials announced on Friday.
Press Release: Norton Calls on Park Police to Exercise Maximum Restraint in Enforcing Ban on…
Press Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
July 16, 2021
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) issued the following statement after her office was informed today that the…
Press Release: Norton Secures Additional Wins for D.C. in House Appropriations Bills
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
July 16, 2021
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON –Today, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced additional victories she secured for the District…
Press Release: Lane Closures to Begin as Black Lives Matter Plaza Becomes Permanent
News Release — District Department of Transportation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 16, 2021
Media Contacts:
Lauren Stephens
Mariam Nabizad
(Washington, DC) — Today, Mayor Bowser and the District Department of Transportation…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Proposes Renaming West Elementary School to Honor Congressman and Civil…
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and DC Public Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 16, 2021
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Deborah Isaac (DCPS)
Proposal Comes After Community Engagement with Students,…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Announces Extension of Anacostia High School Vaccination Site
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 16, 2021
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
While Saturday, July 17 Is the Last Day to Enter to Win a Jeep Wrangler, Year of Free Groceries, or…
Greater Greater Washington: After a pause and a pivot during the pandemic, DC’s neighborhood shared…
Residents looking for transit options in the city may have more choices as the DC Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) brought back DC Neighborhood Connect, a shared on demand shuttle service that covers parts of wards 1, 4, and 5 last…
DCist: Jazz In The Garden Is Back … Well, Sort Of
Jazz in the Garden, the National Gallery of Art’s after-work, summertime staple that offers pitchers of sangria, soulful singing, and sometimes, people jumping in the off-limits fountain, is coming back after being canceled last summer due…
Jacqueline Pogue Lyons in The Post: D.C. should ensure schools are safe before reopening
Everyone is anxious for schools to reopen this fall. After more than a year of being away from our school buildings because of the public health pandemic, it’s imperative that students and teachers get back to school.
Washington Post: Fight over Adams Morgan nonprofit splits business community
Critics say the Business Improvement District has benefitted insiders, while supporters say the organization has helped the overall neighborhood.
WTOP: Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad wants to end agreement to handle DC emergency calls
Since 1947, the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad has helped D.C. respond to medical emergencies in city neighborhoods near the Maryland border. But now, the longtime chief of the fire station is recommending that it’s time for that…
More chickpeas, fewer chickens: DC food emissions bill set to upgrade diets for city meal recipients
For Emilie Cassou, the meals served to students like her son at his public elementary school in the District aren’t worth the tray they’re served on.
Some might look at a typical lunch served to students and see a ham and cheese…
District Links: DC, region see slow rise in COVID-19 cases from earlier lows; candidate files for…
Three months ago, an additional 41 new coronavirus cases in the District's daily update would almost certainly have seemed like a favorable sign. But with cases having plummeted locally this summer, Thursday's COVID-19 report is spurring…