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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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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…

Washington Post: As virus spreads in jails and prisons, correctional officers fear for themselves…

Editor May 5, 2020
Arnold Hudson Sr. started working as a correctional officer at the D.C. jail in 1997, just a year after he married his wife, Diane.

Washington Post: More people in District dying outside of hospitals during pandemic

Editor May 5, 2020
The number of people in the District dying outside hospitals spiked as the novel coronavirus started its sweep through the nation’s capital, raising concerns that people suffering a wide range of critical ailments are not seeking medical…

Bisnow: MRP Preparing To Break Ground On Buzzard Point Project

Editor May 5, 2020
MRP Realty is moving forward with plans to build an apartment building near Audi Field, more than four years after putting a property under contract.

Washingtonian: Some Washingtonians Are Still Hanging Out at Bars, Social Distancing Be Damned

Editor May 4, 2020
They're drinking together on patios and sidewalks after picking up orders. Now a backlash is on.

Press Release: Norton Encourages Federal Bureau of Prisons to Release as Many D.C. Code Felons as…

Press Release May 4, 2020
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton May 4, 2020 Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) wrote the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) today encouraging it to release as…

District Dig: Friends With Benefits — D.C. businesses want the city to bail them out

Editor May 4, 2020
Numerous members of DC2021, the group of business moguls and developers who recently asked Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Council for hundreds of millions of dollars in tax relief to rescue the D.C. economy have profited from their ties…

Washington Business Journal: D.C. chefs, restaurant named James Beard Awards finalists

Editor May 4, 2020
Several D.C. chefs and one restaurant made the cut as James Beard Foundation Awards finalists for 2020.

Washingtonian: Here Are the DC Area James Beard Award Nominees for 2020

Editor May 4, 2020
The show will go on.

DCist: These Four Local Restaurants And Chefs Are 2020 James Beard Award Finalists

Editor May 4, 2020
Four D.C. chefs and restaurants made the list of finalists for the the 2020 James Beard Awards, which were announced Monday via a Twitter livestream.

City Paper: Here Are All the Accolades D.C.’s Hospitality Industry Reeled In Monday

Editor May 4, 2020
The James Beard Foundation and The RAMMYs really love Centrolina and Pastry Chef Paola Velez.

Washingtonian: The Washington Post Put Serious Resources Into Its Pulitzer-Winning Series on Extreme…

Editor May 4, 2020
Fifty-three journalists were involved in the "2°C: Beyond the Limit" series.

Washington Post: Parent sues George Washington University over tuition, says online classes not as…

Editor May 4, 2020
The parent of a George Washington University student is suing the school, claiming the closure of campus has disrupted his daughter’s education to the point that he should be reimbursed for tuition, room and board, and other expenses.

WAMU: D.C. May Require Flexible Rent Payments For Tenants Affected By Pandemic

Editor May 4, 2020
The District of Columbia has already banned evictions and frozen rent increases while the city is under a state of emergency. Next, lawmakers will consider making landlords work out rent repayment plans with tenants who are struggling…

District Links: Bill would make landlords work out payment plans for tenants hurt by coronavirus;…

Chris Kain and Cuneyt Dil May 4, 2020
Happy Monday. Computer problems have led to a late, somewhat abbreviated version of today's District Links newsletter.

Press Release: Norton Writes Postmaster General After Learning of Mail Delivery Problems in Ward 8

Press Release May 4, 2020
News Release — DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton May 4, 2020 Contact: Sharon Eliza Nichols WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today released a letter she sent to Postmaster General Megan J. Brennan…

Washington Business Journal: The 2020 RAMMY Awards will go on, if differently. Here are the 2020…

Editor May 4, 2020
In a year that has maybe been the most difficult ever for the restaurant industry, it may seem counterintuitive to be throwing a gala to celebrate restaurants. But Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington doesn't plan to shy away…

Washingtonian: The Big DC-Area Restaurant Awards Are Here: Meet the 2020 RAMMY Finalists

Editor May 4, 2020
Despite all odds, awards season in the hospitality industry returns.

DCist: Here Are The Local Restaurants Nominated At This Year’s RAMMY Awards

Editor May 4, 2020
As local restaurants near their second month without dine-in service, some are celebrating being nominated for a RAMMY, a food honor from the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington.

Washingtonian: Hamilton’s 2020 Run at the Kennedy Center Is Officially Postponed

Editor May 4, 2020
The Kennedy Center announced it would postpone all programming through August 9.

UrbanTurf: 151 Affordable Units Could Be Added to 60 Year-Old Edgewood PUD

Editor May 4, 2020
DC's Edgewood neighborhood may get some more affordable housing in a rapidly-developing area.
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District Links: Council OKs deferred retirement option aimed at boosting MPD, FEMS retention; self-driving cars stall in…

Nov 13, 2026 10
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 

Nov 13, 2026 436
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 46
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.
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