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jonetta rose barras: Political confusion and DC’s leadership gap 

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Washingtonian: The Namesake of George Washington University’s Student Center Was a Huge Racist. The…

Editor Oct 13, 2020
A George Washington University committee charged with evaluating a name change to the school’s Cloyd Heck Marvin Center has shared a selection of the historical materials it’s examining while doing its work.

the Wash: Neighborhood torn over ‘ludicrous,’ ‘confusing’ plan to reopen schools

Editor Oct 13, 2020
Days before Tyler Elementary School welcomed students back for outdoor, limited programming, the district unveiled a widespread plan to send more than 20,000 elementary students back to campus, drawing the ire of many.

Washingtonian: DC’s Covid Cases Are Rising. Are We Going to Have to Start Closing Things Down Again?

Editor Oct 13, 2020
And how much is attributable to White House events?

Washingtonian: There’s Now a Waitlist For DC’s Grant to Help Businesses Winterize Outdoor Dining…

Editor Oct 13, 2020
The first $6,000 grant from a $4 million fund was awarded today

the Wash: After 3 years, delays continue on Petworth Rec Center renovations

Editor Oct 13, 2020
Renovations to the Petworth Rec Center are still incomplete and residents are not surprised by the delay. But, in the meantime, community members can enjoy other outdoor recreation and fall programming.

Washingtonian: A Net 15,000 People Moved Out of DC During the First Part of 2020

Editor Oct 13, 2020
This number was calculated by looking at USPS change-of-address requests.

Washington Post: Howard University and other HBCUs receive millions to expand coronavirus testing

Editor Oct 13, 2020
Howard University and eight other schools will receive millions from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support campus coronavirus testing facilities and expand screening for thousands of students at historically Black colleges and…

WTOP: DC holds voter registration event with local sports teams

Editor Oct 13, 2020
Members of the District’s sports teams turned out to greet residents as they became voters on Tuesday, the last day to register in advance for the election.

the Wash: Some Columbia Heights residents embrace drop box voting, others prefer in-person option

Editor Oct 13, 2020
Columbia Heights residents use new mail-in drop box locations to submit their ballots for the upcoming presidential and local elections.

the Wash: Amid pandemic, families in Ward 7 and Ward 8 welcome new resource centers

Editor Oct 13, 2020
The city offers a wide range of resources for families, and “family success” centers aim to help residents navigate them better.

the Wash: Oldest Church in Georgetown looks to preserve past, prepare for future with restoration…

Editor Oct 13, 2020
Georgetown Lutheran Church wants to address ADA issues, restore its 1914 bell tower, and better manage stormwater.

Washington Post: Navy announces plans for new flagship museum in Washington

Editor Oct 13, 2020
The Navy announced Tuesday that it plans to build a new $450 million flagship museum, replacing the out-of-date facility that has been at the Washington Navy Yard for more than 50 years.

DCist: Artechouse’s New Interactive Exhibit Offers A Blue ‘Refuge’ From The Pandemic

Editor Oct 13, 2020
Last December, Southwest D.C. art venue Artechouse teamed up with New Jersey-based color company Pantone to reveal the company’s 2020 “color of the year.”

City Paper: Through Images and Objects, Restaurant Workers Chronicle Their Pandemic Experiences

Editor Oct 13, 2020
Servers, bartenders, managers, and cooks share the objects that tell stories about the past seven months.

Washingtonian: DC Issues Two Warnings to Harry’s After Trump Tweets Video of Maskless Supporters at…

Editor Oct 13, 2020
Tables weren't sufficiently spaced and patrons and employees weren't wearing masks.

Washingtonian: DC Has Dropped on the “Best Places to Live” List

Editor Oct 13, 2020
The city went from number 19 to number 30 on this year's US News & World Report's list.

Washington Business Journal: What D.C.’s confounding ‘Dave Thomas Circle’ would…

Editor Oct 13, 2020
The end is nigh for “Dave Thomas Circle,” where Florida Avenue and New York Avenue and Eckington Place and O Street and First Street NE all converge into chaos and congestion — with a Wendy’s restaurant at the center of it all.

DCist: Tuesday Is The Deadline To Register To Vote In D.C., Maryland And Virginia

Editor Oct 13, 2020
If you’ve been waiting to register to vote, wait no longer: the deadline to get yourself registered or to update your voter information in jurisdictions across the Washington region is Tuesday, Oct. 13.

WTOP: DC area trends slightly downward on US News ‘Best Places to Live’ for 2020

Editor Oct 13, 2020
If you’ve grumbled about the cost of living in D.C., rest assured you are absolutely not alone — it is one of the big reasons why the District slid down U.S. News & World Reports’ “Best Places to Live” list for 2020 and 2021.

UrbanTurf: Is This The Future Look for Dave Thomas Circle?

Editor Oct 13, 2020
This spring, the public got its first glimpse of a potential park redesign of one of DC's most notorious intersections. Now, landscape architect SWA/Balsley is presenting a more detailed design concept for the infamous "Dave Thomas…
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jonetta rose barras: Political confusion and DC’s leadership gap 

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The amateur politics on display in DC over the past two weeks have been breathtaking. The end doesn’t appear to be in sight, as the DC Democratic State Committee (DCDSC), under the leadership of its…

District Links: Suspect in fatal Logan Circle shooting reportedly had sued building management; legal fight underway…

Nov 12, 2026 45
A deadly shooting in Logan Circle this morning drew national attention amid reports of an active shooter, with extensive media coverage beginning in the uneasy hours before the Metropolitan Police…

District Links: Legislation to curb utility costs wins initial OK, with talks planned on key aspect; Kennedy family sues…

Nov 11, 2026 24
The DC Council yesterday gave initial approval to a legislative package that aims to curb rising utility costs and strengthen the Public Service Commission's oversight of Pepco and Washington Gas.

District Links: Despite revisions, robotaxi bill faces headwinds on council panel; lawmaker seeks limits on use of…

Nov 10, 2026 20
In the wake of concerns about the use of opioid settlement funds to fill a budget gap by covering some of the District's Medicaid costs, the chair of the DC Council's Committee on Health is proposing…
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