DCist: In An About-Face, D.C. Is Now Sending Special Election Ballots To Every Registered Ward 2…
After a less-than smooth vote-by-mail effort in the June 2 Democratic primary, the D.C. Board of Elections announced that it had mailed all registered Ward 2 voters a ballot for Tuesday’s Ward 2 D.C. Council special election. This differs…
City Paper: Swann Street NW Neighbors Shielded Strangers, Stood Up to Police
When police contained protesters on the narrow residential street, multiple neighbors opened their homes to those in need.
WTOP: DC expands coronavirus testing; Phase Two update expected later this week
D.C. continues to expand its testing capabilities, Mayor Muriel Bowser said at a news conference Monday, adding more walk-up sites.
DCist: Colony Club In Park View Is Getting A New Name
Park View coffee shop and bar Colony Club is changing its name. Owner Max Zuckerman and his team revealed the news in a note posted to on Instagram on Monday afternoon.
WAMU: Free COVID-19 Antibody Testing Is Now Available To D.C. Residents
District residents can now get free antibody testing as part of the city’s effort to track COVID-19 transmission in the community, officials announced Monday.
Toella Pliakas in The Post: In D.C., whom should you call when you shouldn’t call the police?
As George Floyd lay dying on the ground outside of a grocery store in Minneapolis, begging police officer Derek Chauvin for his life, the 17-year-old employee who was working that day desperately called his boss for help. “They’re killing…
DCist: D.C. College Students Are Pushing For Fewer Police On Campus
Groups of college students across D.C. are sending a clear message to their universities: Cut ties with D.C. police and reform on-campus policing.
Washington Post: National Gallery of Art to reopen Sculpture Garden on Saturday
The National Gallery of Art will open its six-acre Sculpture Garden to visitors on Saturday, marking the first step of a multiphase comeback from the museum’s coronavirus closure.
Simone Jacobson and Derek Brown in The Post: Dear landlords: Without your help, D.C.’s restaurants…
Hospitality has never been easy. As owners of independent restaurants and bars, we’ve always been cautious but optimistic. We risked a lot to bring communities together around a hot meal or a well-made drink. To achieve our dream, we…
Ramona Edelin and Anne Herr: In tough times, our most disadvantaged students need our help
The District of Columbia is experiencing the damage caused by the coronavirus, the recessionary impact of the lockdown, and the ongoing national trauma of murder, racism and continued violence that led to protests, clashes and a temporary…
WAMU: Portraits From A Pandemic: Connecting With Riot Police Through A Fence
Among the thousands of people protesting racism and police brutality in front of the White House recently was Michael Blackson, a 17-year-old high school senior from Southeast D.C.
WTOP: Bowser talks police reform in town hall with prominent black mayors
During a Sunday town hall alongside three other black female mayors of major cities, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser discussed protests, the pandemic and police funding.
Washington Post: Homelessness crisis is expected in D.C. when coronavirus emergency ends and…
Just about the time the District is coming out of the coronavirus crisis, it will face a new one over homelessness, housing experts warn.
Letters to the Editor in The Post: Facing hard truths in the fight for equality
D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) is criticized because she supports both Black Lives Matter and the D.C. police? We all should be doing that. Sounds like solid mayoral leadership.
WUSA9: ‘It was a significant miscalculation’ | DC faith leaders frustrated over…
WASHINGTON — Two weeks after President Donald Trump posed for a photo op in front of St. John's Church, Episcopal Bishop Mariann Budde invited other interfaith leaders to hold a joint prayer vigil at the church Sunday.
ABC7: D.C. families participate in remembrance ceremony for loved ones lost to COVID-19
WASHINGTON (ABC7) — Families grieving those they've lost to COVID-19 took part in a community day of remembrance Sunday in order to begin the healing process.
Washington Post: Lured by sunny weather, D.C. residents spill outside, masks and social distancing…
Almost every day since the weather began to warm, Tony Ponte had driven his taxi past the volleyball courts near the Lincoln Memorial, hoping to see the players he befriended across years of watching games.
Muriel Bowser in The Post: The protests show why D.C. statehood matters
The moment I decided to create Black Lives Matter Plaza was when I came face to face with a line of federal police blocking a street in my legal jurisdiction. I was downtown with members of my Interfaith Council to pray for wisdom and…
Washington Post: Thousands gather Sunday for prayer and protests in Washington
Black Lives Matter Plaza was turned into a church Sunday morning, with thousands of mostly African American churchgoers praying, protesting, kneeling and dancing near the White House after marching from the National Museum of African…
Washington Post: Among more than 400 arrested during protests in the District, most cases involve…
Since demonstrations against racial inequality and police brutality erupted two weeks ago in the District, more than 400 people have been arrested, most for curfew violations or looting, and city law enforcement officials said they have…