WTOP: DC church condemns attack that saw Black Lives Matter sign burned during pro-Trump rally
The pastor of a historic D.C. church whose Black Lives Matter sign was torn down and burned in the street during Saturday’s chaotic pro-Trump “Million MAGA March” responded Sunday, saying the violent act was “reminiscent of cross…
WTOP: Ahead of Christmas, DC gets sued by the Catholic Church
The nation’s capital is being sued ahead of Christmas by the Archdiocese of Washington over the city’s coronavirus restrictions.
DCist: Four People Critically Injured In Downtown Stabbings During Night Of Violent Demonstrations
Four people were stabbed in downtown D.C. on Saturday night, amid a series of clashes between groups supporting President Donald Trump and counterprotesters — a violent repeat of the Nov. 14 pro-Trump demonstrations that resulted in a…
Washington Post: Catholic Archdiocese of Washington sues D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser over virus…
The Catholic Archdiocese of Washington on Friday sued D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) and the city over Washington’s coronavirus attendance limits, saying they are “chilling” and harm hundreds of thousands of Catholics as Christmas…
Washington Post: Tensions flare in Washington as thousands gather for pro-Trump demonstrations
Thousands of maskless rallygoers who refuse to accept the results of the election turned downtown Washington into a falsehood-filled spectacle Saturday, two days before the electoral college will make the president’s loss official.
DCist: Trump Supporters, Police Clash With Counterprotesters Near Black Lives Matter Plaza
Thousands of supporters for President Trump descended on downtown D.C. Saturday, protesting false claims of a “stolen” election. For the second time in four weeks, the pro-Trump demonstrations drew opposition from anti-Trump protesters.
WTOP: Thousands of pro-Trump supporters rally again in DC, clashes ensue with counter-protesters
Violence broke out after a rally in support of President Donald Trump in D.C. as protesters and counter-protesters clashed Saturday evening.
WTOP: While vaccines are on their way to DC, it could be days before first round of inoculations
While the first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine are on their way to the District, there are still some logistical issues to be worked out before any shots are given.
Washington Post: D.C. publishes reams of coronavirus data. Some say it brings more questions than…
The District of Columbia is sharing more information than ever about the spread of the novel coronavirus. With a click of a button, you can pore over reams of data about what sort of people are testing positive, in which neighborhoods,…
Washington Post: D.C. man who allowed protesters into home as refuge from law enforcement is honored…
Since late Thursday, Rahul Dubey’s cellphone has been buzzing with calls and text messages from family and friends congratulating him on being named one of Time magazine’s “Heroes of 2020.”
WTOP: DC joins competition challenging students to redesign cities to better face climate crisis
D.C. has joined a competition that challenges students from cities around the world to think of a way for their cities to meet the challenges and demands of the climate crisis, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Friday.
Colbert King in The Post: Too many of D.C.’s youth are victims of violence — or causing it. We have…
Blame me for overreacting and focusing this column time and again on an issue that, based upon the perfunctory attention it gets from city leaders and the civic community, is treated as something minor: violence, particularly among our…
District Links: Pro-Trump protests coming to DC on Saturday; Racine open to all options, including…
TGIF! Attorney General Karl Racine left all options open for his future, including joining the Biden administration or running for mayor. "All things are in play," he said on WAMU's Politics Hour on Friday.
Associated Press: Pro-Trump supporters to rally again in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Supporters of President Donald Trump are returning to Washington on Saturday for a pair of rallies to back his desperate efforts to subvert the election that he lost.
City Paper: Wilson High School’s Student Newspaper Endorses Edna B. Jackson for School’s New Name
The Beacon's staff is striving to make the voices of Woodrow Wilson High School students heard.
Press Release: Statement by AG Racine on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Rejection of the Baseless…
Press Release — DC Office of the Attorney General
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December 11, 2020
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AG Racine Praises Supreme Court…
Press Release: Bowser Administration Celebrates Phase II Completion of 555 E Street SW and…
News Release — DC Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 11, 2020
CONTACT: Shayne Wells
Washington, DC— Today, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John…
Washington Post: Policing protests: Demonstrators say officers are taking sides as D.C. hosts…
The tension and violence at last month’s “Million MAGA March” has cast a long shadow, with ideologically opposed groups facing off again Saturday in the nation’s capital as police try to walk a line somewhere in between.
WTOP: How many people in DC are properly wearing masks? Depends on where you are
How many people are complying with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s mandate requiring face masks to slow the spread of the coronavirus? The answer depends on where you are in the District.
WAMU: Utah Senator Single-Handedly Blocks Effort To Create Smithsonian Latino And Women’s Museums
A Republican U.S. senator from Utah blocked legislation Thursday that would establish the Smithsonian’s first museum for Latinx people, dashing the hopes — for now — of bipartisan lawmakers and activists who have sought for decades to…