DCist: Councilmember Mary Cheh Is Participating In A COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
Normally on the anniversary of 9/11, Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh attends a ceremony to acknowledge D.C.’s firefighters and emergency medical personnel. But this year, she was unable to attend for medical reasons: she’s participating in…
Washington Post: D.C. voting guide: What you need to know about early voting, mail-in ballots
On the heels of a tumultuous June primary riddled with ballot problems and voting delays, the District has revamped its voting processes to instill confidence in residents ahead of the Nov. 3 general election.
WTOP: Bowser recognizes DC first responders, victims on Sept. 11 anniversary
Standing in front of a fire truck at Engine 16 on 13th Street NW in D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser honored the local firefighters who risked their lives to respond after American Airlines flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon.
DCist: More D.C. Circulator, Streetcar Service To Return Next Weekend
Starting Sunday, Sept. 20, the D.C. Streetcar and Circulator will be restoring some pre-pandemic services.
DCist: After Sewage Overflows In Edgewood Homes, Neighbors Look For Answers From D.C. Leaders
As record-setting rainfall hit the D.C. region and left drivers stranded in high waters on Thursday, residents in D.C.’s Edgewood neighborhood were dealing with problems of their own: sewage water coming up through their pipes and flooding…
Press Release: Norton Introduces Resolution Commemorating Historic Escape Attempt by Slaves in D.C.…
Press Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
September 11, 2020
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. — After House passage of the District of Columbia statehood bill and placement of the bill on the Senate floor…
City Paper: Robert White and Silverman Balk at $1 Million Price Tag for Inauguration Booth
They want the executive to read the room.
City Paper: CM Silverman Questions Housing Authority Commissioner’s Abrupt Dismissal
The at-large councilmember suggests Franselene St. Jean was removed to silence dissenting voices.
Washington Times: D.C. officials honor first responders on 9/11
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and other local officials on Friday honored the city’s first responders at Engine Company 16 in commemoration of the 19th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Washingtonian: The Fire Department’s Water-Rescue Team Had a Crazy Day Yesterday. Here’s What it Was…
"I looked on my screen and 15 or 20 calls popped up all at once. That's when I knew we were getting ready to be overwhelmed."
City Paper: Prescription Chicken and TaKorean Team Up on Virtual Food Hall in Shaw
They're looking for at least one more food business to join their delivery-focused enterprise.
Washington Post: D.C. says 20,000 students started the enrollment process, but did not complete it
More than 20,000 students who were expected to attend the District’s public schools this academic year have failed to complete the annual enrollment process, according to Deputy Mayor for Education Paul Kihn.
Washington Post Editorial Board: D.C. played right into Trump’s hands with its clumsy report on…
D.C. MAYOR Muriel E. Bowser (D) may be right that President Trump and other Republicans deliberately misinterpreted a report from the District’s committee on renaming schools, buildings and other government facilities. No one ever…
Washington Post: How Thursday’s flood unfolded in the Washington region and why it was so hard to…
During the afternoon Thursday, a torrent washed over the heart of the D.C. area, unloading up to a half foot of rain in just a few hours. The deluge caused creeks and streams to rise up to eight feet in a single hour and overwhelmed…
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Restores Service for DC Circulator’s National Mall Route
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the District Department of Transportation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 11, 2020
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Lauren Stephens (DDOT)
DC Streetcar Normal…
Washington Post: D.C. firefighter charged with gun offenses, assault on a police officer
Authorities are warning firefighters assigned to a station in Southwest Washington to “take shelter” and call police if a firefighter charged with recent gun offenses returns to the firehouse near Federal Center.
Washington Post: Police shooting of young man in District gives new urgency to commission studying…
For law enforcement, the D.C. police officer’s fatal shooting of Deon Kay was the tragic outcome of an aggressive but crucial campaign to clear the District of illegal firearms. To others, however, the killing of the 18-year-old last week…
DCist: Local Music Advocates Propose New Legislation To Aid D.C. Venues During The Pandemic
Like many local business owners, Joe Lapan of Songbyrd Music House has adjusted his operations in recent months. While the Adams Morgan venue has been unable to host its usual indoor shows, he’s continued generating some funds through its…
Washington Post: Hundreds of ballot drop boxes are coming to the D.C. region. Here’s what to expect.
The drop boxes are coming.
The DC Lineup for this weekend: history, heroes and hometown highlights
Events that honor the local community and pieces of history are recurring themes in this edition of The DC Lineup.
The forecast predicts that the weather this weekend, Sept. 11 to 13, will be partly cloudy with temperatures ranging from…