Today: September 18, 2024
Five businesses have been awarded the Downtown Retail Recovery Grant on Thursday, September 5. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser made the announcement while announcing the first three projects to get tax abatements under the District’s Housing in Downtown program. The businesses received the…
Though February is more popular for being the Black History Month and for African Heritage, September has been living up to its tag as the African Heritage Month since Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the proclamation on September 1. County Executive Angela D.…
Washington D.C prepares residents for the impact of Tropical Storm Debby, which according to the National Weather Service is predicted to come with heavy rain and potentially damaging winds from Thursday evening through Friday evening, with rainfall estimates between 2 to 5…
Judge Milton C. Lee, Jr. has been designated as the new Chief Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, effective October 1, 2024. The Judicial Nomination Commission selected him after a comprehensive evaluation that included background checks, interviews, and…
Mia Boykin Vice President Kamala Harris is at the forefront of this dramatic shift in the presidential election. She is set to make her first public appearance on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 11:30 AM EST for the annual “College Athlete Day”…
As the world prepares for the Seine cruise opening at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Washington, D.C. is not left out as it has announced an extended hours program for local businesses during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as for the…
With temperatures expected to exceed 95°F, Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared an Extended Heat Emergency for Washington, D.C., effective through July 9 or until conditions improve. Residents and visitors are advised to take precautions against heat-related illnesses, check on vulnerable neighbors, prioritize…
On June 25, the D.C. Council granted final approval to the city’s fiscal 2025 budget, which includes a provision for funding a study on reparations for Black residents. This budget now awaits Mayor Muriel Bowser’s signature and must pass a Congressional review…
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) reported a shooting incident on the night of June 24 in Northwest D.C. that left two people injured. The victims, a man and a woman, arrived at a local hospital on their own around 11:25 p.m., prompting…
The March for Israel anticipates a turnout of 40,000 to 60,000 participants between 1 and 3 p.m. Road closures have been implemented.…
