From unions to The Post’s editorial board: An overview of endorsements in DC’s June elections
The ethics scandal that prompted Jack Evans to resign from his longtime seat as the Ward 2 council member is just one of the storylines figuring into the upcoming June 2 primary and June 16 special election for the seat. With early voting…
WTOP: ‘There is still significant virus circulating here’: White House coronavirus coordinator says…
As some areas in D.C., Maryland and Virginia reopen or plan to in the next couple of weeks, the White House coronavirus response coordinator said the area is the highest in the nation in percentage of positive test results.
Washingtonian: A Notorious DC Prison Is Now a Classy Suburban Development. Here’s What It Looks…
Exploring the former Lorton Reformatory with an ex-inmate.
WUSA: Birx: ‘Still significant virus’ circulating in DC metro area
Dr. Deborah Birx says the D.C. metro area has the highest rate of coronavirus tests coming back positive in the nation – a troubling sign as parts begin to reopen.
Press Release: OPC Welcomes DC Council Passage of New Relief for Utility Consumers
News Release — DC Office of the People's Counsel
CONSUMER ALERT
OPC Says New DC Council Relief Measures Will Help Utility Consumers Adjust to Higher Bills after COVID-19 Emergency
May 22, 2020
The Office of the People's…
Washingtonian: What’s the Difference Between a Restaurant and a Bar? It Could Have a Big Impact on…
The ReOpen DC task force is recommending that bars open much later than restaurants
Washington Post: White House says D.C. region among worst in country, as summer closures continue
The lead coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force said Friday that the District and its suburbs have the highest rate in the country of people testing positive for the infection, despite implementing the same restrictions and…
DCist: D.C. Woman Who Lost Her Housing Voucher After Alleged Domestic Abuse Reaches Settlement With…
A D.C. woman has reached a settlement in a lawsuit against the District of Columbia Housing Authority for cutting off her housing benefits after she left her allegedly abusive husband.
DCist: With Uptown Theater Closed, Some Residents Are Trying To Make It A Historic Landmark
For generations of Washingtonians, Cleveland Park’s Uptown Theater was already a D.C. landmark. But now, there is an effort underway to make that status official.
City Paper: D.C. Hospitality Industry Reacts to ReOpen DC’s Recommendations
"Does the city have our back?"
WAMU: D.C. Summer School And Camps Are Virtual For Now, But That Could Change In August
D.C. Public Schools will offer a virtual summer school session in June, but some students could return to classrooms in August if the spread of the coronavirus continues to slow.
Washington Post: Neighborhood listservs see a shift in mission during the coronavirus pandemic
When the world was not beset by a pandemic, the neighborhood listserv offered a platform for reporting suspicious activity, finding a contractor or tracking down free potting soil.
Press Release: Mayor Bowser Launches “DCPS Persists” Support Network for Class of 2020 and Beyond
News Release — Executive Office of the Mayor and DC Public Schools
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2020
CONTACT:
LaToya Foster (EOM)
Shayne Wells (DCPS)
Program Will Provide College-Bound DCPS Graduates with Coaches,…
Washington Post: Some D.C. public schools students could resume in-person classes in early August,…
Some third-, sixth- and ninth-graders in D.C. public schools could start school in person in early August, weeks before school starts for other students, city officials announced Friday, offering a potential glimpse into a new school year…
Dan Simons in Washington Business Journal: Restaurants’ survival will take blend of fixes
As a restaurateur, I know recipes are about balance. Touting only one ingredient is like using a soundbite to convey the whole picture. Executing an amazing dish requires the right mix of ingredients, plus mise en place, procedure,…
WTOP: DC announces start date for public schools; virtual summer school, camp-at-home offered
D.C. made it official Friday: Public schools in the District will start the new year Aug. 31 — either in-person or from home.
WTOP: Ben’s Chili Bowl on H Street reopening with takeout and delivery
Saints of half-smokes be praised: The H Street location for the legendary Ben’s Chili Bowl is reopening with takeout and delivery during the pandemic.
The DC Lineup for this weekend: monuments, motorcycles and Nats make history
The Washington Nationals’ World Series ring ceremony, Memorial Day celebrations and local cultural events make up The DC Lineup for what will be a three-day weekend for many, May 22 to 25.
Clouds are expected through Monday with rain…
Press Release: Norton Resolution Recognizes D.C. Servicemembers on Memorial Day, Calls for Statehood…
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
May 21, 2020
Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today announced that she has introduced a resolution…
DCist: What It Looks Like To Mourn A Mother In The Midst Of A Pandemic
Anna Hamilton held her younger sister Aleta as they made their way toward their mother’s casket, trying not to touch their faces while crying through surgical masks.