DCist: D.C. Police ‘Acted Recklessly’ In Fatal Shooting Of Deon Kay, Report Finds
Members of the Metropolitan Police Department “acted recklessly and without a plan” when a D.C. police officer fatally shot 18-year-old Deon Kay in September, even though the use of deadly force itself was justified, says a new report from…
WTOP: DC auditor on Deon Kay killing: Deadly force justified by police, but mistakes made
The use of deadly force was justified in the 2020 D.C. police shooting of 18-year-old Deon Kay, but a D.C. auditor’s report finds officers “acted recklessly and without a plan.”
Greater Greater Washington: Get the details on the latest design plans for Dave Thomas Circle
Last week the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) released the latest renderings for the redesign project at the intersection of Florida and New York avenues NE, known by many as “Dave Thomas Circle” thanks to an inconveniently…
Washington Business Journal: Mazza Gallerie sold, to be redeveloped under new owner
An affiliate of Tishman Speyer has acquired Mazza Gallerie in Friendship Heights and plans to redevelop the retail center as apartments.
UrbanTurf: DC’s Mazza Gallerie Mall To Be Redeveloped Into a Residential and Retail Development
The fate of one of DC's last malls has been determined.
Washington Post: Capital One Arena to increase crowd capacity to 50 percent for Wizards’ playoff…
D.C. officials granted Monumental Sports & Entertainment a waiver Monday to increase crowd capacity at Capital One Arena from 25 percent to 50 percent — nearly 10,000 fans — ahead of the Wizards’ upcoming home playoff games.
Washington Post: Howard law school receives its largest donation, to be used for scholarships
The $10 million grant will support students pursuing careers in public service law
Press Release: Councilmember McDuffie Convenes Hearing on Child Wealth Building Act, Gaurenteed…
News Release — Ward 5 DC Council member Kenyan McDuffie
For Release: Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Contact: Malcom Fox
Washington, DC – Today, Ward 5 Councilmember and Chair of the Committee on Business and Economic Development Kenyan…
Press Release: Norton Requests HUD Permit Marijuana in Public Housing
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
May 25, 2021
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) wrote Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge today…
Press Release: Norton, Duckworth Reintroduce Women Who Worked on the Home Front World War II…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
May 25, 2021
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) and Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reintroduced their Women Who Worked on…
Press Release: AG Racine Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Amazon to End Its Illegal Control of Prices…
News Release — DC Office of the Attorney General
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 25, 2021
MEDIA CONTACT:
Office of Communications
Amazon Has Illegally Used and Maintained its Monopoly Power, Raising Prices for…
Press Release: Norton Thanks Law Professors for Letter Supporting Constitutionality of D.C.…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
May 25, 2021
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) said she greatly appreciated the letter that a large group of leading…
District Links: Mayor proposes $400 million investment in affordable housing; director of Housing…
Mayor Muriel Bowser pledged Monday to spend $400 million for affordable housing — a record amount that would be spread out over the next year and a half.
City Paper: DCHA Director Tyrone Garrett’s Contract Will Not Be Renewed
He's officially leaving at the end of June.
DCist: After Tumultuous Run, D.C. Housing Authority Director Tyrone Garrett Is Out
Tyrone Garrett, the director of the D.C. Housing Authority, is out of a job.
WTOP: COVID-19 vaccine program lets DC groups, employers schedule clinics
Organizations will be able to request a coronavirus vaccine clinic for their groups through a partnership between the D.C. Health Department and the central technology office.
DCist: D.C. Police Fatally Shoot Allegedly Armed Man Near Congress Heights Metro
A D.C. police officer shot and killed a man who had earlier barricaded himself inside an apartment with a rifle and a woman who appeared to be held against her will, according to D.C. Police Chief Robert Contee.
Washington Post: D.C. to pour a record $400 million into affordable housing this year and next
Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) on Monday announced plans to invest $400 million into affordable housing production in the District, a record-setting figure that comes amid renewed pleas from housing advocates to increase options for low-income…
Washington Post: D.C. police fatally shoot man armed with rifle who had held woman against her will,…
D.C. police fatally shot a man armed with a rifle near the Congress Heights Metro station on Monday, shortly after he fled a residence where he had detained a woman against her will, according to the District’s police chief.
WTOP: DC mayor lofts $400 million investment in affordable housing in new budget
The D.C. mayor wants $400 million devoted to creating more affordable housing.