jonetta rose barras: Who is protecting DC residents from the invasion of congressional Republicans?
When I learned of recent funding cuts and spending prohibitions for key District programs and services preliminarily imposed by House Republicans on the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, the horror movie Invasion of…
Axios: D.C.-area universities respond to Supreme Court affirmative action decision
Several D.C.-area universities pledged to keep working to diversify their student bodies following the Supreme Court's rejection of the use of affirmative action in admissions.
DCist: D.C. DMV Could Have Been Missing DUI Convictions For As Long As 15 Years
The D.C. Department of Motor Vehicles says it is reviewing 15 years worth of DUI and other traffic-related convictions to check if they were properly placed on drivers’ records, which in some cases would have triggered a license suspension…
DCist: D.C. Bill Codifying Restaurant Service Charges Faces Sharp Criticism
A D.C. bill that aims to provide relief to local restaurants in light of the city increasing the minimum wage for tipped workers is turning out to be almost as contentious as the ballot initiative that dictated that increase, as was…
District Links: Federal funds won’t enable new ERAP applications this year after all; NPS…
The DC Department of Human Services won't be reopening applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program until the start of the new fiscal year in October — despite the receipt of $33 million in federal funding for rental assistance…
Despite new $33 million for rental assistance, DC won’t reopen ERAP applications this year
Contrary to earlier expectations, DC’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) won’t reopen for new applications this year even after an infusion of $33 million in new federal funding announced in the spring.
Instead, about…
Washington Post: D.C. Council weighs legislative action amid probe of ex-aide to Bowser
A bill introduced Wednesday would require sexual harassment complaints against mayoral appointees to be investigated by a third party
Theresa Vargas in The Post: A powerful thing happened after a child’s gravestone was burned
A fire destroyed the toys left for a girl in a historical Black cemetery. In recent days, strangers have brought her new ones --- and gone beyond that.
DCist: NPS Wants To Spend $11.8 Million On Park Upgrades East Of The Anacostia River
The National Park Service is requesting $11.8 million to upgrade D.C. parks east of the Anacostia River. The funding would help chip away at a $405 million maintenance backlog in National Capital Parks – East.
DCist: D.C. Runs Out Of Down Payment Assistance Funds For First Time Homebuyers
By the time Courtney received a notice last November that she was eligible for D.C.’s down payment assistance program for first time homebuyers, she’d spent close to five months applying.
Washington Post: Teachers cite abuse, demand principal’s resignation at Eaton Elementary
D.C. public school officials are investigating claims of misconduct at John Eaton Elementary after staff accused their principal of creating a hostile work environment and called for his resignation. A parents association is also calling…
Washington Post: Six trail projects in D.C. region get millions from federal grants
Projects in underserved areas of the Washington region are receiving $25 million in federal funding from a program boosted by the infrastructure law
WTOP: Bowser asks DC inspector general to look into sexual harassment allegations
Mayor Muriel Bowser has asked the D.C. Office of the Inspector General to take a look at sexual harassment allegations surrounding her former chief of staff.
DCist: In Wake Of Sexual Harassment Claims Against Senior D.C. Official, Lawmakers Pushing Oversight…
A growing sexual harassment scandal involving one of D.C.’s most powerful former city officials is sparking action in the D.C. Council, where lawmakers are proposing legislation to ensure future investigations are independent and others…
Washington Post: Plan for D.C. homeless shelter at former GWU dorm divides Ward 2 community
Officials say the new shelter near downtown would serve adults with acute medical conditions and other populations that can’t be properly served in the city’s other shelters
Washington Post: With violence surging this summer, a fight to keep D.C.’s kids alive
Twelve youths have been killed by gunfire in the city so far this year, including three over Father’s Day weekend
District Links: Council hearing airs vigorous views for and against Bowser’s crime bill; Biden…
Mayor Muriel Bowser yesterday asked DC's inspector general to consider a review of three allegations deemed outside the scope of a recent investigation that sustained sexual harassment complaints about former deputy mayor and chief of…
Washington Post: Bowser proposal to toughen D.C.’s approach to crime draws resistance
Council members and others appeared to oppose the measure that would make it easier to detain youths before trial
DCist: Bowser Crime Bill Draws Fierce Opposition, Support During Council Hearing
The D.C. Council held a lengthy hearing Tuesday on a package of laws meant to address the continued rise in crime across the city.
Courtland Milloy in The Post: Post-pandemic, D.C. motivational speaker focuses on coming back
Former D.C. schools official Willie Jolley is keeping them smiling