WUSA9: Capitol riot inmate said he was ‘savagely’ beaten by officers while in custody.…
DOC Director says internal investigation cleared correctional officer of claims he attacked inmate in his cell
WTOP: Jefferson Memorial roof replacement, dome cleaning project nears finish line
The marble dome of the Jefferson Memorial in D.C. is gleaming white once again, now that a dome cleaning and roof replacement project is almost done.
Press Release: For Equal Pay Day, Norton Introduced Bills to Require Equal Pay for Men and Women and…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
April 9, 2021
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), a former chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission,!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
District Links: Vaccinations to open to ages 16 and older as of Monday; Metro mulls flat $2 fare to…
DC has announced vaccines will become available to anyone 16 and older on Monday who can secure an appointment, moving up the eligibility expansion by an additional week.
Washington Post: Metro board considers lowering fares to lure riders when workers return to offices
As employers across the Washington region look toward fall for bringing workers back to the office, Metro officials want to ensure the transit agency is still a large part of the post-pandemic commute.
WTOP: Here’s why your tap water might taste or smell a bit different lately
If you’ve noticed your water take on a different taste or smell in D.C. or parts of Northern Virginia over the last few days, it’s (probably) not just you: Authorities are running their routine spring cleaning on the area’s water!-->…
City Paper: All D.C. Residents Over 16 Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 12
DC Health already started sending vaccine appointments to residents who are not yet eligible but pre-registered.
DCist: Georgetown To Expand Sidewalks With A Deck-Like Structure
Georgetown is expanding its notoriously narrow sidewalks in the historic shopping district. The Business Improvement District is using a temporary deck-like material for more room for dining and walking.
CNN: Scathing watchdog report reveals Capitol Police had expired ammo and ineffective shields during…
(CNN) — A scathing report by the US Capitol Police watchdog obtained by CNN reveals that there were even more law enforcement failures prior to January 6 than previously known, including new details about expired ammunition, ineffective!-->…
DCist: D.C. Sets Limits On Crowd Sizes At Graduation Ceremonies
Schools and universities may plan for in-person graduation ceremonies this spring as long as attendance sizes are limited and physical distancing is observed, Mayor Muriel Bowser said Thursday.
Washington Post: D.C. to begin offering vaccine appointments to all adults on April 12, ‘earlier…
All D.C. residents aged 16 and older will become eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting Monday, the health department said Thursday, indicating that the city has been able to offer vaccine appointments to priority groups more!-->…
WTOP: DC to enter Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccination plan earlier than expected
D.C. is opening COVID-19 vaccination appointments to the public sooner than expected.
Patch: New Coalition Wants To Help DC Residents Find ‘Good Jobs’
The Hire Local DC Coalition, formed by the Federal City Council and the D.C. Chamber of Commerce, will seek to help residents find jobs.
Washington Post: National Park Service cancels July Fourth parade in D.C. amid pandemic
The National Park Service announced Thursday that the Independence Day parade in the nation’s capital will be canceled for a second year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
UrbanTurf: A More Vivid Look at 557-Unit Development Proposed Near Dave Thomas Circle
A few months after we first saw the major residential plans that Douglas Development has in the works across the street from Dave Thomas Circle, the project is now rendered in full color.
WTOP: National Park Service: No Independence Day Parade on National Mall in 2021
The National Park Service has announced that it will skip this year’s Independence Day Parade on the National Mall, citing logistics and planning limitations.
DCist: Metro Board Debates Lowering Fares – Including A Max $2 Fare In D.C. – To Attract Riders…
As more of the D.C. region gets vaccinated, Metro’s board of directors is looking toward the future — and for a way to coax riders back to the system.
DCist: In Debate Over Bowser’s Record Sealing Bill, Advocates Push For Broader Reforms
Returning D.C. residents, criminal justice experts, attorneys, and elected officials urged the D.C. Council on Thursday to move on legislation that would simplify the process of sealing criminal records — but debated the details of!-->…
DCist: D.C. Residents 16 And Older Can Get The Vaccine Starting Next Week, Earlier Than Expected
D.C. has pushed its timeline for offering COVID-19 vaccine appointments to all of-age residents up to April 12, according to the city’s health department. And some D.C. residents received a pleasant surprise on Thursday morning, when they!-->…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Announces 3.6% Increase to FY22 Universal Per Student Funding Formula,…
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 8, 2021
CONTACT:
Susana Castillo (EOM)
Mayor Expects Public Schools to Open Five Days a Week This Fall
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…