"...DC needs a new, modern archives that captures, preserves and shares its powerful story, told through its government, local leaders and ordinary citizens. It needs a place where researchers and residents can go to learn about their city and themselves..."
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Mayor Bowser’s defunding of a new DC Archives ignores the proverb “Until the lion has his own historian, the tale of the hunt will always glorify the hunter.”
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A picture of the Washington Monument covered in snow.
A picture of the Washington monument covered in snow.
A picture of the Capitol building covered in snow.
A picture of a historic building on the national mall covered in snow.
A very snowy night in Washington DC
Peirce Mill Dam in Rock Creek Park DC ❄️❄️❄️
Commanders released this photo of White House signing. Team officials from the right: Josh Harris, Mitchell Rales, Mark Ein.
🗑️ Trash & Recycling Update! DPW will resume trash, recycling, and food waste collections on a one-day slide schedule beginning tomorrow morning.
Some delays may occur due to ice and snow in alleys, but crews are working hard to ensure collections are completed as quickly as possible.
SERVICE UPDATE FOR JAN 7:
Metrobus will open under a Severe snow plan again tomorrow and will increase service throughout the day as road conditions improve. There are no anticipated rail impacts. Learn more and plan your trip: wmata.com/about/news/M... #wmata
Snow updates:
❄️ Heaviest snow between 4-10AM
🚗 Snow Emergency declared: Move cars off snow emergency routes or DPW will tow
📚 DC Public Schools CLOSED
💻 DC Gov in-person non-essential services CLOSED
🚮 Trash/recycling collections slide
🍂Leaf collection halted
Congratulations to Judge Milton C Lee as the new Chief Judge of DC’s Superior Court. A native son of DC & tenured with a long history on the bench, I am confident he’ll be a thoughtful, deliberate, and fair leader for the Courts in the District. Honored to join him at today’s Investiture Ceremony.
In Washington, D.C., a tax on residents earning more than $250,000 a year is boosting the wages of child care workers. Two years in, it's proving to be a great investment.
Colorful sunset in Washington DC today 🌅
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The Council’s investigation of Trayon White didn’t reveal much new but confirmed his links to DYRS and ONSE—agencies where the FBI’s informant sought help winning grants and contracts. Read more here.
Hundreds of thousands of low-income DC residents who depend on the govt for their quality of life will be hurt by changes being considered by DJT & his gang of the unqualified. The foundational funding for the DC Healthy Families comes principally from the federal govt. thedcline.org/2024/12/06/j...
Incredibly, this story has gotten even wilder over the last few days.
The Board of Elections says Sobin/Majors, as well as 8 other write-in candidates, can't win their races. Officials seem to have changed how they read the law. Confusion reigns right now:
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A plant shop, museum, and barbecue spot are among the latest sit-down cafes and restaurants in Anacostia — long known as a food desert with only one grocery store and a proliferation of carryouts.
Today's District Links newsletter from The DC Line: Council extends budget timeline in hopes of avoiding another late submission; DC wins $5M grant for early childhood system; and more mailchi.mp/f8af1fb506ad...
Today's District Links newsletter from The DC Line: Council exempts restaurants, bars from ban on cashless retail but opts against delay; AG sues Amazon over delivery access; and more mailchi.mp/178850b19307...
Washington DC wildlife:
Merlin with house sparrow prey this afternoon by Constitution Gardens on the Mall. 🪶
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The DC Council today met for more than four hours in its “breakfast” meeting (began about 9:30) … a meeting where members thrashed out issues “technically” in public but not aired on its Cable 13 channel for the larger public to follow.
NEW: And this is wild. D.C.'s Air National Guard squadron could wind up as the key final piece in a deal to let the city develop the RFK Stadium site. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...
Today's District Links newsletter: DC Water issues boil-water advisory for 2,800 customers; nominee vows to rebuild trust in DC's violence prevention programs; and more mailchi.mp/ebf8e230fb6e...
Two arts organizations–Constellation Theatre Company and CulturalDC–are trying to survive, with a historic space hanging in balance.
54 buildings, 600 units, and a pattern of neglect: Tenants accuse a D.C. landlord of exploiting their rights. WCP contributor Suzie Amanuel uncovers a web of deceit—from fake units to falsified documents to unsafe living conditions.
Today's District Links newsletter: MPD chief says cadets will boost visibility during holidays; council limits liability after court ruling on Talbert Street; and more mailchi.mp/86bc4b19d008...
Today's District Links newsletter from The DC Line: DC Council OKs funding mechanism for maintenance, improvements at Nationals Park; judge rules against ride-hailing company; and more mailchi.mp/23ae7a919cdd...
Washington DC wildlife:
Golden-crowned kinglet this morning on Rodman Street. 🪶
The image shows a row of modern, tall buildings with a mix of brick and glass facades. There is a bridge connecting two of the buildings. There are several cars parked in front of the buildings, and a construction site is visible in the foreground.
The image shows a close-up view of a modern building with a mix of materials. The upper part of the building is mostly glass, with large windows and balconies. The lower part is brick, with some stone accents and a few windows. There is a construction fence in the foreground.
The image shows a row of modern, tall buildings with a mix of brick and glass facades. There are several cars parked in front of the buildings, and a construction site is visible in the foreground.
The image shows a row of modern, tall buildings with a mix of brick and glass facades. There are several cars parked in front of the buildings, and a construction site is visible in the foreground.
closer-up pics of the stacks development in southwest dc. includes several insular pedestrian walkways and lots of street facing retail. 1st & v sw in buzzard point.
