WTOP: GOP bill would eliminate DC Home Rule, giving Congress operational power
House Republicans, citing D.C.’s rising crime problem, have resurrected a proposal to have Congress take over District government operations by eliminating D.C. Home Rule.
WTOP: DC Council member wants to remedy ‘city failure’ in flood-prone areas
The devastating flash flood that killed 10 dogs at a pet day care and left many unfortunate D.C. motorists stranded has caused a resounding demand for answers to a problem that has plagued Rhode Island Avenue in Northeast for years.
DCist: D.C. Officials Look For Answers After Flooding Kills Animals At A Dog Day Care In NE
D.C. lawmakers, officials and the owner of District Dogs are trying to figure out how to avoid another flood like the one that killed several dogs and injured an employee the pet care facility in Northeast D.C. on Monday.
Courtland Milloy in The Post: Lessons from a former D.C. jail warden on curbing gun violence
During his 23 years with the D.C. Department of Corrections — beginning as a corrections officer at the city jail in 1978 and ending with his retirement as deputy warden at the Lorton prison in 2001 — Ken Washington got to know a lot of…
Washington Post: Republicans introduce bill to repeal D.C. Home Rule Act
A trio of House Republicans have proposed a solution to helping D.C. reduce crime: repealing the D.C. Home Rule Act — and letting Congress figure it out.
Hameed Girowal: Two years later, Afghan allies have found support in DC
Washington, DC, has been welcoming to Afghans who were forced to flee their homes two years ago as U.S. troops abruptly departed from their home country. Those who escaped found support in communities across the country, but especially in…
City Paper: Candidates are Lining Up to Challenge Michael D. Brown in Next Year’s Shadow Senator…
Brown outraged activists with his comments on the criminal code debacle. But could his name recognition save him?
At a new Picasso-inspired exhibit, an interesting conversation that’s missing context
Tucked away in a small room on the third floor of the Art Museum of the Americas (AMA) is a series of works that all seem to be in dialogue with one another. Their media, style and color vary, but among them is a clue to their…
Andrea Thomas: It’s time for DC to move beyond pilot programs and ensure guaranteed income for all
Two DC-funded pilot programs are boosting the incomes of local families and hold great promise to improve economic security in the District. In fact, the positive impacts of guaranteed income are so clear that the District should start…
Washington Post: ‘This is a calling’: Two HBCUs in the nation’s capital get new presidents
Ben Vinson III is about to start at Howard University, and Maurice Edington now leads the University of the District of Columbia
Associated Press: The Pentagon plans to shake up DC’s National Guard, criticized for its response to…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is developing plans to restructure the National Guard in Washington, D.C., in a move to address problems highlighted by the chaotic response to the Jan. 6 riot and safety breaches during the 2020 protests…
Washington Post: Move over, monuments: The Mall gets first curated multi-artist exhibit
“Beyond Granite: Pulling Together,” an installation of six artists’ works on the National Mall, will be on view from Aug. 18 to Sept. 18
WTOP: Wondering if that $5 check from Grubhub is a scam? Surprisingly, it’s not
If you got an email prompting you to click a link to get a check from “Grubhub Holdings Inc.,” you are actually eligible for that compensation!
WTOP: DC Council member calls for Southeast Giant to remain open, despite theft and violence…
There’s a call to keep a large grocery store open in an area of Southeast D.C. where fresh produce options are increasing, but still not as plentiful as other parts of the city. The plea comes amid concerns from the community and the…
Washington Post Editorial Board: A D.C. Democratic Party lawsuit is decidedly undemocratic
The D.C. Democratic Party filed a lawsuit last week aimed at killing a ballot initiative that would improve elections in the District, opening city primaries to independents and implementing ranked-choice voting. The party’s legal…
Axios: Office to apartment conversions hit roadblocks in D.C.
Converting empty D.C. buildings into apartments could bring more people downtown, but reimagining the spaces isn't easy.
DCist: These Boundary-Pushing Art Installations Will Take Over The National Mall This Month
Later this month, the National Mall will become the site of six temporary art installations — the first time the Mall’s federal overseers have hosted an art exhibit there.
Washington Post: D.C. Council member fears for the future of Ward 8’s only grocery store
Inside, the Giant on Alabama Avenue in Ward 8 was abuzz with shoppers loading up on produce, diapers and snacks for the weekend. But outside, the mood was a bit more anxious, as shoppers wandered over to Trayon White Sr.’s pop-up resource…
DCist: COVID Is Ticking Up Again In The D.C. Region (And Everywhere). Here’s What To Know
The D.C. region is experiencing its first substantial uptick in coronavirus transmission in several months.
jonetta rose barras: Are DC OAG actions in a lawsuit a form of backstabbing?
The answer to that question is absolutely. Judge for yourself.
When the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) filed a lawsuit last year against the Janet Keenan Housing Corporation (JKHC), accusing it of violating the city’s nonprofit…