Dec 26, 2023
Here’s Why D.C. Residents Who Receive Food Assistance Might Not Get Their SNAP Boost Next Year
The Council and Bowser administration are at odds on how to fund critical safety net programs.
The measure would use vouchers to have D.C. residents decide how to allocate funds to sustain local news outlets amid their declining revenues.
Apr 26, 2022
Ward 4 Councilmember Introduces D.C. ‘Green New Deal’ Bills For Housing And Lead Pipe Removal
D.C.’s Green New Deal uses social housing and lead remediation workforce to limit climate change.
Aug 04, 2021
Councilmember Janeese Lewis George Calls For Speedier Investigation Into Karon Hylton-Brown’s Death
Hylton-Brown, 20, died last October after being pursued by D.C. Police officers while on a rental moped.
“Asking a little something out of people that are weathering this so well … is the right thing to do,” Councilmember Charles Allen tells DCist.
Nov 19, 2020
Meet The Women Who Will Turn The D.C. Council Majority-Female For The First Time In Decades
This year’s elections mean a majority of the legislature will be women as of 2021.
Apr 15, 2020
A City Agency Removed 250 Campaign Signs For A D.C. Council Challenger. Officials Say It Was An ‘Honest Mistake’
Ward 4 candidate Janeese Lewis George’s campaign signs were taken down by the Department of Public Works last week.
The campaign of Janeese Lewis George, who’s running for the Ward 4 D.C. Council seat, made the announcement Wednesday.
