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Ex-CFO Gandhi’s memoir recounts humble origins in dusty Indian village, sings praise for…

Edward Cowan Nov 7, 2019

Natwar Gandhi, who became famous locally during 13 years as the chief financial officer of the District, has penned an engaging memoir looking back at his boyhood in India and later adventures — setbacks and successes — in the United…

District government

Boiler operator Jose Santos keeps Columbia Heights campus tuned up and energy efficient

Catherine Lee Aug 9, 2019

It’s early morning, and Jose Santos peers at the computer monitor in his basement office at the Columbia Heights Educational Campus on 16th Street NW. On the screen, a blue-and-green diagram corresponds to the water pumps, boilers and air…

District government

Cafritz Award-winning MPD language access officer strives to ensure all are heard

Andria Moore Jul 11, 2019

Given his joyful nature, it’s hard to believe Imhotep Newsome routinely works 15-hour days between a full-time job and volunteer tasks. Newsome’s job as the language access program manager for the Metropolitan Police Department is all…

District government

Guests tear up as standout DC government workers get recognition at 18th annual Cafritz Awards event

Andria Moore Jun 26, 2019

With standing ovations and teary eyes, guests at the 18th annual Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Awards Ceremony last week celebrated “everyday heroes” in the DC government, including a fire sergeant and his cadaver dog. Honored…

Washington, DC Recognized by Bloomberg Philanthropies for Use of Data to Improve Delivery of…

Press Release Apr 25, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 25, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Olivia Dedner (OCA) Washington, DC Recognized by Bloomberg Philanthropies for Use of Data to Improve Delivery of Government Services DC Government…

Washington Post: ‘Where’s the affordable housing for us?’ D.C. employees see homes out of reach

Editor Apr 11, 2019

As a third-grade teacher for D.C. Public Schools, Gary Hamilton wanted to be part of the community beyond his classroom.

Mayor Bowser Announces Key Appointments

Press Release Apr 9, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:April 9, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Mayor Bowser Announces Key Appointments (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a series of appointments in her Administration: …

Washington Post: As D.C. leaders tout reforms, latest ethics scandal evokes city’s history of…

Editor Mar 23, 2019

As the D.C. Council enacted reforms to reduce public corruption, federal prosecutors were probing whether its longest-serving member used his office for private gain.

DC Government Closed on Wednesday, February 20

Press Release Feb 20, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 20, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Jack Pfeiffer (DME) Jonathan Kuhl (DPW) Terry Owens (DDOT) John Stokes (DGS) Dora Taylor (DHS) DC Government Closed on Wednesday, February 20 …

DC Public Schools to Open on Two-Hour Delay on Monday, February 11, DC Government to Open On Time

Press Release Feb 10, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 10, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Jack Pfeiffer (DME) Jonathan Kuhl (DPW) Dora Taylor (DHS) DC Public Schools to Open on Two-Hour Delay on Monday, February 11, DC Government to Open…

DC Snow Team to Treat Roads Ahead of Morning Snow

Press Release Jan 31, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 31, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Jonathan Kuhl (DPW) Terry Owens (DDOT) Dora Taylor (DHS) DC Snow Team to Treat Roads Ahead of Morning Snow (WASHINGTON, DC) – The National Weather…

City Paper: D.C. Seeks Reimbursement for Shutdown Losses and Residents Face Ongoing Woes

Editor Jan 29, 2019

Even the homeless who stay outside federal buildings suffered acute hardship during the shutdown.

Evening Activities at DC Public Schools and DPR Recreation Centers Canceled on Tuesday, January 29

Press Release Jan 29, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 28, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Jack Pfeiffer (DME) Jonathan Kuhl (DPW) Dora Taylor (DHS) Evening Activities at DC Public Schools and DPR Recreation Centers Canceled on Tuesday,…

City Paper: How D.C.’s Federally Funded Programs Are Coping With the Shutdown

Editor Jan 25, 2019

The city is finding ways to fill gaps in the near term.

Curbed: D.C. moves toward renaming government building after late Mayor Marion Barry

Editor Jan 24, 2019

One Judiciary Square could become the latest official commemoration to Barry

Washington Business Journal: D.C. takes steps to protect federal workers from eviction, foreclosure…

Editor Jan 23, 2019

The partial federal government shutdown is now in its 32nd day, and some 800,000 federal employees are three days from missing a second paycheck.

WAMU: The Government Shutdown Is Costing D.C. $12 Million A Week, Report Finds

Editor Jan 23, 2019

If the government shutdown continues through Feb. 15, it could cost the District more than $85 million in lost tax revenue, according to a new report from D.C.’s chief financial officer.

Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation, Giving DC Government the Ability to Provide More…

Press Release Jan 22, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 22, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Dora Taylor (DHS) Mayor Bowser Announces Emergency Legislation, Giving DC Government the Ability to Provide More Federal Employees with Much-Needed…

DC Snow Team Gears Up for MLK Weekend Inclement Weather

Press Release Jan 18, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 18, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Jonathan Kuhl (DPW) Dora Taylor (DHS) DC Snow Team Gears Up for MLK Weekend Inclement Weather (WASHINGTON, DC) – With the National Weather Service (NWS)…

DC Snow Team To Treat Roads Ahead of Tonight’s Snow, Rain Mix

Press Release Jan 17, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 17, 2019 CONTACT: LaToya Foster (EOM) Jonathan Kuhl (DPW) Dora Taylor (DHS) DC Snow Team To Treat Roads Ahead of Tonight’s Snow, Rain Mix (WASHINGTON, DC) – With the National Weather Service (NWS)…

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District Links: Congress poised to consider disapproval of DC’s law to ‘decouple’ from federal tax…

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The House and Senate are poised to consider as soon as next week whether to overturn the DC Council's recent changes to the local tax code — with the disapproval, if passed, expected to cause a $224…

District Links: Bowser cuts ribbon on all-affordable, net-zero apartment building in Truxton Circle; family’s…

Jan 29, 2026 14

Mayor Muriel Bowser cut the ribbon this morning on a new 18-unit building at 1520 North Capitol St. NW that's described as DC's first net-zero all-affordable housing community.

District Links: Councilmembers say heavy ice hampered cleanup by damaging city’s small plows; new estimate puts DC…

Jan 28, 2026 23

Amid mounting criticism of the pace of storm cleanup, DC officials are highlighting continued plowing and removal efforts — with the DC Department of Public Works tweeting a video this afternoon…

District Links: Norton confirms her retirement after 18 terms as DC delegate; Evans looks to return to DC Council as…

Jan 27, 2026 9

DC Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton released a statement this morning confirming that she won't seek reelection this year and will retire at the end of her 18th term.

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