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District Links: Council OKs deferred retirement option aimed at boosting MPD, FEMS retention; self-driving cars stall in council committee; and more

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

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District Links: Suspect in fatal Logan Circle shooting reportedly had…

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District Links: Legislation to curb utility costs wins initial OK,…

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District Links: Despite revisions, robotaxi bill faces headwinds on…

UrbanTurf: Neighbors Appeal 219-Unit Development Planned For AU Park Superfresh Site

Editor Aug 20, 2020
In December, the Zoning Commission unanimously voted to approve a planned unit development (PUD) on the former Superfresh grocery site in AU Park after a four-year tug-of-war over the project's particulars. Last month, neighborhood…

Washington Post: D.C. voting guide: What you need to know about early voting, mail-in ballots

Editor Aug 20, 2020
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.

DCist: Half Of D.C. Children Who Live In Renter Households Aren’t Getting Enough To Eat, New Report…

Editor Aug 20, 2020
A new survey shows that half of the District’s children who live in households that rent their homes aren’t getting enough to eat, their families are behind on rent, or both.

WTOP: Washington Sports Clubs parent company sued over COVID-19 charges

Editor Aug 20, 2020
D.C.’s Office of the Attorney General is suing the parent company of Washington Sports Clubs, accusing the company of ripping off gym members during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington Post: Coronavirus caseload falls again in D.C. region as Maryland marks testing milestone

Editor Aug 20, 2020
The daily coronavirus caseload in the greater Washington region tumbled again Thursday, hovering at a multiweek low, while Maryland officials celebrated a milestone in the state’s declining test positivity rate.

DCist: Washington Sports Club Sued For Allegedly Misleading Cancelation Policies During Pandemic

Editor Aug 20, 2020
On Thursday, D.C. Attorney General Karl A. Racine filed another lawsuit against the parent company of Washington Sports Club (Florida-based Town Sports International, LLC) alleging that the gym has not processed membership cancellations or…

WTOP: DC sees decline in HIV cases; fights to keep COVID out of child care facilities

Editor Aug 20, 2020
D.C. saw a 16% drop in the number of new HIV cases in 2019, according to a report released Thursday. But there are concerns not enough people are getting tested.

DCist: What’s The Status Of Pandemic Eviction Protections In D.C., Maryland And Virginia?

Editor Aug 20, 2020
Five months into the national health crisis, Washingtonians are more vulnerable than ever to losing their homes.

Washington Business Journal: GSA solicitation takes page from Trump’s order on making federal…

Editor Aug 20, 2020
The General Services Administration has taken a page from the Trump administration's controversial proposal meant to establish a uniform architectural standard for federal construction.

Washington Post: District records 16 percent decline in new HIV infections in 2019

Editor Aug 20, 2020
The District has reached new milestones in ending the city’s decades-long HIV epidemic, according to a report released Thursday, with a reduction in new cases and the overwhelming majority of those who have the virus aware of their status…

Press Release: Norton Highlights Constituents & Postal Workers at Press Conference on…

Press Release Aug 20, 2020
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton August 20, 2020 Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols WASHINGTON, D.C. — At a press conference today, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), a senior member of the House Committee on…

Press Release: AG Racine Sues Washington Sports Club for Charging Gym Members During COVID-19…

Press Release Aug 20, 2020
News Release — DC Office of the Attorney General FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Office of Communications Company Reneged on Agreement to Credit Fees and Cancel Memberships While Gyms Were Closed …

Press Release: Mayor Bowser Releases Annual HIV, STD, Hepatitis, and TB Epidemiology and…

Press Release Aug 20, 2020
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and the DC Department of Health FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2020 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Kimberly Henderson (DOH) Report Shows Number of New HIV Cases…

Press Release: On Chuck Brown’s Birthday, Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Details $3 Million “Go-Go…

Press Release Aug 20, 2020
Ward 5 Councilmember, Kenyan R. McDuffie, lead author of the, “Go-Go Official Music of the District of Columbia Designation Act of 2019,” also known as the #DontMuteDC bill, announces plan for $3 million in city investments to support the…

WTOP: Newest Capitol Riverfront apartments: $10,000/month rents and a private bowling alley

Editor Aug 20, 2020
Capitol Riverfront’s newest apartment building certainly keeps up with the Joneses on the amenity list, and some of its largest apartments will rent for $10,000 a month.

Washington Business Journal: The Hay-Adams prepares to reopen; Unemployment ticks up slightly in…

Editor Aug 20, 2020
One of D.C.’s most storied hotels is nearly ready to reopen.

WAMU: As Pandemic Piles On Expenses, D.C. Child Care Center For Homeless Kids Faces An Uncertain…

Editor Aug 20, 2020
When Bright Beginnings made the difficult decision to close in March after coronavirus cases surged in Washington, the child care center distributed tablets and provided internet for its families, all of whom are homeless or formerly…

City Paper: The Same Property Management Companies and Building Owners Pressuring Tenants to Pay…

Editor Aug 20, 2020
As the pandemic drags on, tenants and housing advocates report hostile confrontations with property managers over unpaid rent.

City Paper: D.C. Hospitality Industry Professionals Cope With Losing Loved Ones to COVID-19

Editor Aug 20, 2020
“No one should work to live. I feel like we all do that too much.”

City Paper: A Decision From the Board of Elections Could End Local Government’s Use of Twitter for…

Editor Aug 20, 2020
Ed Hanlon may have single-handedly destroyed local government agencies’ Twitter usage
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District Links: Council OKs deferred retirement option aimed at boosting MPD, FEMS retention; self-driving cars stall in…

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The DC Council this week gave initial approval to a bill that aims to encourage experienced personnel to remain at the Fire and Emergency Medical Services and Metropolitan Police Department after…

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…

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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…

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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.
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