Washington Business Journal: George Washington University President Thomas LeBlanc to retire
George Washington University President Thomas LeBlanc will retire at the end of the 2021-2022 school year, he said Tuesday.
City Paper: Where Can Fully Vaccinated Washingtonians Go Maskless?
You should still tote a mask when you’re out on the town even though fully vaccinated Washingtonians can go maskless in most situations.
Washington Post: D.C. Council backs down from plan to resume eviction filings as pandemic emergency…
The D.C. Council on Tuesday backed down from a plan to end the city’s pandemic-era ban on eviction filings for nonpayment of rent, despite warnings from several lawmakers that the decision to keep the eviction moratorium in place could!-->…
Washington Post: George Washington University President Thomas LeBlanc to retire in 2022
The embattled president said it’s time to think about the university’s future
DCist: D.C. Veterans’ Group Announces Annual Motorcade Route To Raise Awareness Of Suicide…
Rolling To Remember — a motorcade of past and present military service members advocating for suicide prevention — has announced the route of this year’s annual Memorial Day ride around the monuments.
Washington Business Journal: It took five years, but D.C. has a new comprehensive plan. Here’s how…
Although it took the better part of five years, D.C. lawmakers have finally managed to pass changes to the city’s comprehensive plan that should allow considerably more construction around the District, while instructing planners to put a!-->…
WTOP: DC’s new mental health pilot program shifts 911 calls away from police
D.C. is launching a pilot program that moves 911 calls for mental health emergency services away from police and toward teams of health experts.
Press Release: D.C. Becomes First in the Nation to Set GHG Reduction Target for Food Purchases
News Release — Friends of the Earth
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | May 18, 2021
Press inquiries: Kaela Bamberger
Advocacy groups applaud D.C. Council for passing the Green Food Purchasing Act to reduce emissions from the District’s food!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser’s Comprehensive Plan Proposal Approved by DC Council
Press Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 18, 2021
CONTACT:Susana Castillo (EOM)
Shayne Wells (DMPED)
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WTOP: National Theatre announces ‘Rent,’ ‘Hairspray’ for 2021-2022 return
Musical theater fans have been more than patient over the past year. Soon, the wait will be worth it, as D.C.’s National Theatre has announced its 2021-2022 return.
DCist: The Harvest From This New CSA Is One-Of-A-Kind Art
At any number of CSA — community supported agriculture — programs in town, you can get lettuce or turnips from a neighbor.
Washingtonian: DC’s First Free Little Art Gallery Has Opened on Capitol Hill
Like at Little Free Libraries, you put tiny art in, and you take tiny art out
WTOP: Goodbye, Dave Thomas Circle: Actual left turns coming to New York, Florida Ave NE
One of D.C.’s busiest and most infamous intersections will soon be untangled, with the goal of providing relief and safety for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists who navigate where New York and Florida avenues meet.
DCist: D.C. Police Identify ‘Person Of Interest’ In Reposting Of Hacked Files
D.C. police on Monday searched for and identified a person of interest linked to the apparent “reposting of MPD’s illegally accessed data on social media platforms.”
Washington Post: Facial recognition system used to identify Lafayette Square protester to be halted
A controversial facial recognition system that was used to identify a demonstrator who attended last summer’s Lafayette Square protest will be halted by July, officials said Monday.
UrbanTurf: 39 Condos Proposed at 11th and U Streets
The U Street residential pipeline is growing on one of its more dormant corners.
WTOP: Ford’s Theatre plans world premiere of Black culinary musical for Spring 2022
The musical theater industry hopes to recover as the pandemic subsides.
Washington Post: Bustin’ loose from the pandemic: A birthday party with D.C. power brokers shows…
Cora Masters Barry turned 75 in May of 2020, which deprived her of one of the milestone celebrations she so loves. But she’s never one to take “no” for an answer, and Sunday’s “Bustin’ Loose” bash did not celebrate her 76th birthday. It!-->…
Washington Post: Logistical quirks leave disproportionate share of D.C. gas stations dry
Gas is again flowing through the Colonial Pipeline from Texas, but lingering logistical quirks are still working their way through the distribution system, leaving an outsize share of District stations with no fuel or spotty supplies.
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Launching New Mental Health Emergency Dispatch Pilot Program
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 18, 2021
CONTACT:
Susana Castillo (EOM)
Sward Tondoneh (DMHHS)
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