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Jan 04, 2024

D.C. Mayor Agrees To Implement SNAP Increase After Threat Of Lawsuit

Approximately 138,000 SNAP recipients were supposed to a 10% increase to their monthly benefit at the start of 2024.

Mar 23, 2023

D.C. 911 Agency Reports Another Issue Locating Calls, Audit Finds Other Problems Still Aren’t Fixed

The audit found the agency has made some progress, but much remains to be done in getting call response times up to national standards.

Feb 01, 2022

New Program Gives Eligible D.C. Residents $8,000 Tuition Assistance At Three Local Universities

The new city program targets low-to-moderate-income students studying information technology, health science, or education.

Oct 20, 2021

‘We Are Literally Terrified Of Giving Birth’: The Road To Motherhood Is Different For Black Women Around D.C.

Black women across the region share how they’ve personally experienced the ways racism plays out in pregnancy and perinatal care.

Oct 22, 2020

D.C. Mayor Bowser Wants To Move $43 Million To Cover Police Overtime During Racial Justice Protests

“All those rubber bullets and tear gas don’t grow on trees,” tweeted one candidate for D.C. Council.

Aug 16, 2016

Cathy Lanier Is Retiring As Head Of D.C. Police

To take a job with the NFL.

Dec 15, 2014

Bowser Announces Three Appointments To Administration

Bowser announced her appointments for Deputy City Administrator, Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, and Deputy Mayor for Education today.

 
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