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Trayon White thanks community for support in social media post
WASHINGTON — Speaking for the first time since his arrest earlier this month, D.C.'s Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White took to Instagram Thursday. In a short video shot inside a Turning Natural Juice Bar, White thanked his follows for supporting him. "I appreciate all the love, praise and support...
“government informed me that they aren’t responsible for repairs because those bricks were not put there by the city”
Without warning, DDOT removed a dying tree from our tree box and in the process destroyed the brickwork that bordered the tree box area. This brickwork design is used for all the tree boxes along the 1000 k st ne block. A previous resident paid for all these designs. Speaking...
Washington DC Streetcar In Focus
An essential part in implementing any major project is to visit similar projects to see how others were done and learn from them, both the good and the bad. An advantage with public transit projects is that they are extremely easy to visit and test the user experience. I am always curious to see how other streetcar systems work and what that means for what we are building in Omaha. There are currently at least 14 operating modern streetcar systems in the United States (there are more streetcar systems if you count heritage trolleys and light rail systems that operate more like streetcars). I have visited several of these and would like to share some anecdotes, starting with the DC Streetcar.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser tests positive for COVID-19
WASHINGTON - Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has tested positive for COVID-19. Bowser made the announcement Thursday morning on X after testing positive the day before. "Yesterday, I tested positive for COVID-19," she wrote. "I'm disappointed to not be able to celebrate the first day of Pre-K with our littlest learners. I will continue to follow public health guidelines."
Labor Day weekend: List of end of summer celebrations across the DMV
WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Labor Day weekend is upon us, marking the unofficial end of summer. From Friday, Aug. 30, to Monday, Sept. 2, the D.C. metro area is packed with events that offer something for everyone. Whether you’re into music, art, or just enjoying the outdoors, there’s plenty...
Data: Apartment-rental costs in Tysons priciest across region
Tysons recorded the highest median apartment-rental rate across the Washington region in August, according to new data, with tenants typically spending 4 percent more than they did a year before. The median apartment-rental rate of $2,666 for the month in Tysons compares to $2,203 for the Washington region as a...
'All we're asking is that the city be fair' | DC Circulator workers protest city's decision to cut service
WASHINGTON — DC Circulator employees are protesting the city's decision to cut the local bus service by holding a rally at Freedom Plaza Thursday. The phased elimination is scheduled to begin on October 1, with the line's final service running on December 31, 2024. These are the first impacted...
Many D.C.-area seniors are missing out on federal food aid
Data: National Council on Aging and Urban Institute. Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosThousands of older Washingtonians eligible for a key federal food assistance program are not taking part, a new report finds.Why it matters: The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, can help low-income Americans afford today's sky-high grocery bills — but those qualifying need to apply.The big picture: 70.2% of Americans 65 and older who qualify for SNAP aren't participating in the program, per a new report from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Urban Institute, a D.C.-based think tank.That's about 9 million...
DC to cancel nearly $42 million in medical debt for low-income residents
WASHINGTON — Thousands of low-income D.C. residents will start receiving letters on Friday informing them that their medical debt has been wiped out. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office says nearly $42 million in debt from local hospitals will be canceled through an initiative funded by an anticipated year-end surplus from the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The debt relief is expected to benefit over 62,500 Washingtonians, according to the Bowser administration.
DC attorney general uncovers illegal kickback scheme violating homebuyer rights
The attorney general for Washington, D.C., announced Thursday a revelation into what the city says is the widespread use of illegal kickback schemes in the title insurance market. Attorney General Brian Schwalb said multiple companies will pay a combined $3,290,000 after his office revealed they offered real estate agents discounted lucrative interests on ownership and […]
WATCH: Storms roll through DC, Maryland, Virginia
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Heavy storms brought bouts of rain, lightning and hail as it began rolling through the D.C. area on Thursday night. Here’s what some DC News Now viewers captured in their neighborhoods: Lightning striking near Colgan High School in Prince William County, Va. — Hail in Boyds, Md. — Golfball-sized hail […]
D.C. Organizations Reach Local Youth In Hopes to Dismantle Drug Crisis
The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services and the D.C. Health Alliance Network commemorated International Overdose Awareness Day with a community event to connect with District youth, providing resources and tools to prevent substance abuse disorders. The post D.C. Organizations Reach Local Youth In Hopes to Dismantle Drug Crisis appeared first on The Washington Informer.
Mayor Bowser Celebrates $60.5 Million Renovation of Garfield Elementary School, Expanding Early Education in Washington, DC
The mayor's office announced a significant advancement in early childhood education with the opening of the modernized Garfield Elementary School. The school, situated in Ward 8, underwent a $60.5 million renovation, enhancing its historical integrity while infusing modern educational utilities, such as Ward 8's first teaching kitchen and immersive public art. According to the Washington, D.C. official website's press release, Mayor Muriel Bowser expressed pride in the city's free and high-quality pre-K offering, emphasizing the investment in skilled educators as the backbone of this initiative.
Here's what's happening in D.C. this weekend
This weekend in D.C., check out the National Symphony Orchestra's Labor Day concert, D.C. Jazz Fest, the Maryland State Fair and more. 1. 😌 Enjoy your holidayLabor Day is Monday and there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the federal holiday around the DMV.Here are three Labor Day events to check out:🎵 NSO Labor Day Concert: Listen to the National Symphony Orchestra perform music by Duke Ellington, Mozart and more on the West Lawn of the Capitol 8pm Sunday. Free.🦸 Labor Day Kids and Family Fest: Enjoy a superhero-themed day of live music, craft stations, food vendors and a superhero...
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