Axios: D.C. Council to vote on migrant bill
The D.C. Council will vote Tuesday on an emergency bill to establish an Office of Migrant Services to handle the thousands of migrants being bused to the city.
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WTOP: Ban on ‘right turns on red’ being considered by full DC Council
The full D.C. Council is scheduled Tuesday to consider legislation aimed at stopping drivers from turning right on red lights in the District.
UrbanTurf: Lidl to Open Ward 7 Grocery Store at Skyland Town Center at End of Month
DC's first Lidl store will open soon, bringing a new grocery option to wards 7 and 8.
Washington Post: New pilot program will help D.C. families transition from homelessness
The District will spend nearly $25 million to help 600 low-income families transition out of homelessness, including up to $10,000 in cash, Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) announced Monday.
WTOP: DC bill would put points on licenses for violations caught on traffic cameras
If you get caught by a traffic enforcement camera in the D.C. area, the ticket results in a fine. But some District lawmakers think the tickets also should include a point on the driver’s licenses of vehicle owners.
DCist: D.C. To Give 10,000 In Cash To Some Families Transitioning Out Of Homelessness
As a part of a new pilot program, D.C. will be giving up to $10,000 in cash to 600 families transitioning out of homelessness, to support housing, food, and income assistance as they advance their career or find employment.
DCist: D.C. Drops Proposed Insurance Hike On Businesses Seeking To Operate Outdoor Dining
In good news for D.C. streateries, the city’s Office of Risk Management has dropped a proposed increase on insurance rates for businesses seeking permits to operate in outdoor spaces.
Washington Post: Metro’s financial projections not as grim as first predicted
Despite losses of commuters to telework, ridership has outpaced expectations, potentially helping Metro avoid major service cuts
DCist: Under New Bill, D.C.’s Traffic Cameras Would Dole Out Points As Well As Fines
The District’s many traffic cameras are well-known for slapping drivers with steep fines for everything from speeding to running a red light, but under a new bill introduced in the D.C. Council they’d also be able to issue something else:…
District Links: Metro budget shortfall is somewhat less dire than projected; DDOT lowers speed…
The DC Department of Human Services is expanding a newly launched program aimed at helping families transitioning from homelessness by providing time, job coaching and cash.
DCist: Metro Reduced This Year’s Budget Shortfall By Half. But Long-Term Financial Issues Loom
Metro is in better financial shape next year than previously hoped, but the transit agency will still face a tough fiscal road in the years ahead. Leaders say addressing the shortfall will require a wholesale look at the operation — from…
Washington Post: D.C. cuts speed limit to 25 mph in major routes to curb fatal crashes
The speed limit on some of D.C.'s major commuter corridors is dropping from 30 mph to 25 mph, in the latest effort by Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) to curb the rising number of serious traffic crashes in the nation’s capital.
WTOP: DC looks to ‘preserve and promote’ its Latino culture during Hispanic Heritage Month
D.C.’s Hispanic Heritage Month calendar of events this year will have more than just festivals and parties. Along with the traditional festivities, the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs is focused on trying to “preserve and promote” the…
Colbert I. King in The Post: Old, new and borrowed — D.C.’s 2022 ballot has it (almost) all covered
The District’s Nov. 8 Election Day ballot calls to mind the old wedding rhyme: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.” Whether those ballot choices collectively promise good fortune for the city is another…
Theresa Vargas in The Post: The mentoring movement that is expanding from D.C. to other cities
Clinton Lacey, the former head of the city’s Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services, is working to create credible messengers nationwide
Washington Post: What’s the National Mall like at 4 a.m.? For work, they found out.
In the day, the National Mall is bustling. Middle schools march around on class trips, visitors stream into the Smithsonians and intramural athletes compete on the lush-green lawn, sending the site’s visitor count to 32 million a year.
WTOP: Plans to tear down old DC streetcar bridge on hold again
A little piece of D.C. history is safe again from the wrecking ball, for now.
Washington Post: D.C. threatens to shut down Nationals Park, putting events at risk
Stadium owner Events DC has failed to deliver the development it promised in its original agreement with the city
WTOP: DC lowers speed limits on key corridors; more to come
D.C. is lowering the speed limit on certain roads from 30 mph to 25.
DCist: D.C. Reduced The Speed Limit To 25 Miles Per Hour On Some Major Streets
The District Department of Transportation announced Friday that some of the city’s busiest and fastest roads have reduced the speed limit from 30 to 25 mph: