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Dec 01, 2022

A D.C. Council Bill Intended To Increase Solar Energy Divides Environmental Advocates

The bill aims to boost incentives for going solar in the District, requiring utility companies to buy more solar energy.

Feb 11, 2022

Mary Cheh Unexpectedly Drops Re-Election Bid, Opening Up Race For Ward 3 Seat

Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh is the D.C. Council’s second-longest serving member, and was largely favored to win.

Dec 17, 2020

Councilmember Mary Cheh’s Car Was Stolen In Northwest D.C.

Police are looking for the vehicle that was stolen while parked outside Bread Furst, a D.C. bakery.

Nov 20, 2020

Two D.C. Officials Participated In Local COVID-19 Vaccine Trials. Here’s What It Was Like

Deputy Mayor Wayne Turnage and Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh both volunteered for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial.

Sep 11, 2020

Councilmember Mary Cheh Is Participating In A COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

Cheh says she’s “a little squeamish” about needles, but likened it to a flu shot.

Jul 14, 2020

National Park Service Extends Closure Of Beach Drive To Cars

The roadway was first closed to cars in early April as a means to give people space to exercise during the pandemic.

Jun 26, 2019

New D.C. Council Bill Would Ban Riding Scooters At Night

The legislation would also reduce the scooter speed limit on sidewalks and set up new rules for parking the vehicles.

May 16, 2007

MoCo Makes Being Unhealthy Much Harder

First New York, then Philadelphia, and now Montgomery County. The trans fat ban bandwagon just got a little bit longer. According to the Post, yesterday MoCo became the first county in the nation to ban trans fats, endorsing restrictions that have become all the rage in recent months with health advocates. The ban will kick off next January for restaurants and in 2009 for establishments offering baked goods, and will force food providers to use…

Feb 28, 2007

Debate Surrounds Mandatory HPV Vaccine

Ever since legislation was introduced in the D.C. Council that would mandate vaccinations for the HPV virus, the issue has moved to the forefront of the public health debate around the country. With an increasing number of states considering a mandatory vaccine — at least 20 to date — debate has raged between advocates that believe that a vaccine could prevent a serious public health crisis, opponents who claim that it infringes upon the rights…

 
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