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Norton Re-Introduces Legislation for Relocation of Emancipation Monument

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) marked the beginning of Black History Month by reintroducing her bill that would remove the Emancipation Monument from Lincoln...

Legislation Introduced to Decriminalize Street Vending

At a Press conference Tuesday morning, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) and Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau announced they have co-introduced the Street...

DC Council Holds First of Two Redistricting Votes Tuesday

DC Council will meet twice Tuesday, May 24 to consider new boundaries for Advisory Neighborhood Commissions. When they do, they'll have a new map...

ICYMI: New Laws in DC As Of Jan. 1

There are a few new laws going into effect in the District on Jan. 1, 2022. Check which impact you: Living Wage Goes Up In accordance...

Opinion: Ward 6 Councilmember Risks Prolonging Homelessness and Displacement

Aug. 3, 2021 was a jubilant day for homelessness advocates. The DC Council passed a new fiscal year budget with a historic amount of...

DC Council Mandates Vaccination for Staff

DC Council adopted a vaccination policy at their legislative meeting Tuesday, Oct. 5 which requires all new and current employees, including councilmembers, to be...

March for Voting Rights and DC Statehood

Show up for DC Statehood! On August 28th, March On For Washington and Voting Rights will call for a democracy that exists not only in name,...

Meet the New Executive Director of CHAMPS

Tony Tomelden cannot hold still. He is constantly moving behind the bar at The Pug (1236 H St. NE), filing receipts, cleaning glasses, stopping...

Bowser, Mendelson Propose Differing Marijuana Bills

On Monday morning, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson spoke at a press conference about new proposed marijuana legislation in DC. Mendelson's new legislation, the...

Allen Introduces Legislation Forcing Florida Avenue NE Redesign

On Tuesday, April 23, Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) will introduce emergency legislation requiring Council approval for the Department of Transportation (DDOT) to reprogram any...