Washington Post: D.C. bolsters police presence, requests National Guard troops ahead of Derek…
The plywood boards that have for months covered glass windows and doors in downtown Washington have begun to fall away. Window displays and happy hour specials outnumber the wooden shields and painted placards for the first time since…
WTOP: 143 goldfish available for adoption after being removed from DC pond
A property developer looking to remove a pond in Northwest D.C. discovered dozens of goldfish from a previous owner. So they called the Humane Rescue Alliance for help.
WTOP: 250 National Guard members activated, as DC braces for Chauvin verdict
Law enforcement officials are preparing for the outcome of the trial of Derek Chauvin, the officer accused of causing George Floyd’s death, which sparked nationwide protests calling for police reform last summer.
WTOP: DC set to begin overnight spraying of ginkgo trees
With spring in full bloom, D.C.’s Department of Transportation will start its annual tradition of spraying ginkgo trees Monday night.
Washington Post: D.C. unemployment recipients who have missed benefits since March should get paid…
Up to 2,500 D.C. unemployment recipients whose benefits were interrupted in recent weeks should receive the funds they are owed beginning Tuesday, the director of the city’s Department of Employment Services (DOES) said.
Associated Press: Medical ruling: Capitol cop Sicknick died of natural causes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick, who was injured while confronting rioters during the Jan. 6 insurrection, suffered a stroke and died from natural causes, the Washington, D.C., medical examiner’s office ruled…
WTOP: Medical examiner: Capitol Police officer Sicknick died of stroke; death ruled ‘natural’
The D.C. medical examiner has released the cause and manner of death for Brian Sicknick, the Capitol Police officer who died a day after the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
DCist: D.C. Medical Examiner Rules Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Had Two Strokes, Died Of…
Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick had two strokes before he died following the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol, according to a ruling from the D.C. Medical Examiner.
Washington Post: Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, who engaged rioters, suffered two strokes…
Capitol Police officer Brian D. Sicknick suffered two strokes and died of natural causes a day after he confronted rioters at the Jan. 6 insurrection, the District’s chief medical examiner has ruled.
Washington Business Journal: Here’s what will fill the vacant lot next to the H Street NW…
The vacant lot next to the H Street NW Walmart will finally be filled in.
City Paper: DC Court of Appeals Vacates Gun Conviction, Ruling MPD Conducted Illegal Stop and Search
The DC Court of Appeals threw out Brandon Golden’s felony gun convictions in a ruling last week that found that officers with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Gun Recovery Unit illegally stopped and searched him.
Washington Post: D.C. to offer amnesty for overdue tickets, as ticketing for all parking violations…
In a step toward pre-pandemic normalcy, the District is set to resume full enforcement of parking violations this spring.
DCist: D.C.’s New Southwest Library To Open In Ward 6 Next Month
The new $18 million Southwest Library is set to open May 6 with an impressive list of services and features, the DC Public Library announced Monday.
DCist: Parking Enforcement Is Coming Back To D.C. In June, Ticket Amnesty Program Will Waive Late…
After months of drivers largely skipping out on the risk of parking tickets, D.C. officials announced Monday they will fully restart parking enforcement on June 1 — but will also give scofflaws a break on overdue tickets.
DCist: D.C. To Begin Bringing COVID-19 Vaccines To Homebound Residents Next Week
D.C. will begin administering vaccines to homebound residents at their homes on April 26, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Monday.
Press Release: Chairman Mendelson Moves Comprehensive Plan
News Release — DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Monday April 19, 2021
CONTACT: Lindsey Walton
WASHINGTON, DC -- Chairman Phil Mendelson released the following statement ahead of the proposed markup…
Press Release: DDOT to Begin Spraying Ginkgo Trees Overnight
News Release — District Department of Transportation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 19, 2021
Media Contacts:
Lauren Stephens (DDOT)
Mariam Nabizad (DDOT)
(Washington DC) -- The District Department of Transportation (DDOT)…
Press Release: Library to Add Saturday Hours and Open More Locations in May
News Release — DC Public Library
For Immediate Release: April 19, 2021
Media Contact: George Williams, Media Relations Manager
(Washington, D.C.) - Starting May 3rd, the DC Public Library will open more libraries and add Saturday…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Announces Amnesty Program for Drivers With Outstanding Tickets as…
Press Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Operations and Infrastructure
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 19, 2021
CONTACT:
Susana Castillo (EOM)
Gwen Cofield (DMOI)
On June 1,…