City Paper: A D.C. Employee Got Caught Doing Favors for a Contractor Sending Him Sexy Photos
The ex-procurement manager inappropriately helped a woman selling D.C. masks and other PPE, the city’s ethics board recently ruled.
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WTOP: An office return of federal workers could help revitalize downtown DC
Many businesses in downtown D.C. are breathing a sigh of relief after reports from Friday that President Joe Biden is pushing cabinet members to bring federal workers back to offices.
DCist: D.C. Democratic Party Sues To Keep Ranked Choice Voting And Open Primaries Off The Ballot
The D.C. Democratic Party has filed a lawsuit aiming to keep a ranked choice voting and open primaries from getting onto the city’s ballot for next year, saying that both changes to how D.C. runs its elections would run afoul of the city’s…
District Links: IG releases request for outside counsel to review sexual harassment investigations;…
The DC Office of the Inspector General late last week released its formal request seeking an outside firm to review the two internal investigations that upheld sexual harassment complaints by two employees against John Falcicchio, former…
Petula Dvorak in The Post: Here are the parts of D.C. Trump said became ‘sad’ after he left.
His motorcade traversed a handful of uncovered blocks in the city as he headed from the airport to the courthouse.
Washington Post: House GOP diverts funds for D.C. public schools to voucher program
Supporters say the private school voucher program needs a boost, while critics worry about the effects on public education
Washington Post: After 2 probes, questions remain over who knew of D.C. deputy mayor’s conduct
After months of conducting interviews and scouring evidence, a pair of investigations concluded that a former top adviser to Mayor Muriel E. Bowser made unwelcome sexual advances toward two female employees. But what the investigations did…
WTOP: Why some DC students will have virtual classes every Friday next year
Paul Public Charter School in Northwest D.C. will again offer “Virtual Friday” programming to middle and high school students in the upcoming school year.
Washington Post: D.C. officials outline scope of outside probe of Falcicchio allegations
The D.C. inspector general released a request for proposals this week to hire outside counsel to investigate sexual harassment allegations against John Falcicchio
WTOP: Don’t be fooled by this scam if you’re renting in DC
Scammers are targeting people who are searching for places to rent in the District.
WTOP: DC Public Schools promotes new portal to track children’s immunization records
School won’t start until Aug. 28, but D.C. health and school officials are working to make sure children are up-to-date on their immunizations and well-child visits by the time the first bells ring.
Washington Post: Help wanted in D.C.: How to finance a new stadium?
D.C. has forged ahead with pursuing a “sports study” that Mayor Muriel E. Bowser’s administration says could help the District weigh its options for financing a new stadium at RFK, while also identifying the needs of pro sports teams that…
Washington Post: D.C. Health focused on childhood vaccinations as the school year looms
D.C. officials on Thursday reminded families to ensure their children’s routine vaccinations are up to date before school starts in just over three weeks and announced changes intended to make verifying records simpler.
District Links: Indictment brings Trump to DC federal courthouse; Falcicchio worked during…
DC's federal courthouse on Constitution Avenue is taking center stage with this afternoon's scheduled arraignment of former President Donald Trump, prompting a national and international media frenzy as he faces charges of conspiring to…
Washington Post Editorial Board: One of America’s most famous streets is getting its biggest…
Pennsylvania Avenue NW — a corridor synonymous with the power and prestige of Washington — is overdue for a makeover. While its image evokes the grandeur of presidential inaugural parades, the mile-long stretch between the White House and…
City Paper: Emails Show Falcicchio Worked Until His Resignation, Despite Bowser Administration’s…
Administration officials said John Falcicchio was on paid administrative leave after an employee accused him of sexual harassment. But emails show he worked for nine more days before he resigned.
DCist: U.S. Attorney Says He’s Focused On The Small Group Of People Driving Most Of D.C.’s Gun…
U.S. Attorney for D.C. Matthew Graves, the Biden appointee whose office prosecutes most adult crime in D.C., told residents Tuesday night that he knows how to reduce D.C.’s seemingly ceaseless surge in gun violence. The crisis has claimed…
City Paper: D.C. Households to Receive Millions in Federal Energy Rebates
The District can now apply for $59.4 million in clean energy rebates. A new bill outlines how the city can equitably and efficiently distribute the funds.
City Paper: Bowser’s Budget Tricks Scuttled An Effort to Help Migrants Break Free of a ‘Kafkaesque…
Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen’s bill to help migrants get government IDs is the latest legislation felled by budget games.
Charles Allen in The Post: Yes, D.C. needs a stadium deal. But not at RFK.
Now that Daniel Snyder finally got his “don’t-let-the-door-hit-you” moment and the Commanders are under new ownership, it seems everyone is asking the same question: Where’s the new stadium going? But that’s the wrong question.