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Road closures, parking restrictions set for Bowser’s 2nd swearing-in
Muriel Bowser is set to begin her second term as D.C.’s mayor, with a swearing-in ceremony set for Wednesday morning at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
3 weeks ago -
DC Council votes to decriminalize Metro fare evasion
The D.C. Council voted 10-2 to decriminalize failing to pay the fare on Metrorail or buses and lowered the fine to $50 Tuesday night. Metro opposed the change.
2 months ago -
Supporters calling for ‘Jamal Khashoggi Way’ will have to wait
An effort to rename a portion of street outside the Saudi Embassy “Jamal Khashoggi Way” has been put on hold after D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson decided not to consider the measure, citing a District law.
2 months ago -
DC Council moves to overturn voter-approved Initiative 77
The D.C. Council could be poised to overturn Initiative 77, a contentious measure approve by voters in the June primary which would mandate employers to pay the standard minimum wage to employees who rely on tips to supplement their pay.
7 months ago -
4,000 DC teachers could get a raise
A new contract under consideration by the D.C. Council this week includes 9 percent raises over three years for D.C. teachers. The contract is on the council’s Tuesday agenda.
1 year ago -
DC lawmakers look ahead as Congress moves to halt death with dignity law
D.C. Council members are looking ahead to a busy fall legislative session. But one major piece of legislation remains in limbo. The District’s death with dignity law has landed on the congressional chopping block.
1 year ago -
DC Council member proposing move to retain experienced DC police officers
To combat violence in the city, D.C. Council member Vincent Gray is proposing an incentive to keep experienced officers from retiring.
2 years ago -
Cleveland Park Firehouse celebrates centennial year
On Sunday, hundreds gathered to celebrate Cleveland Park Firehouse’s 100th year in the community.
2 years ago -
DC leaders divided over paid family leave bill
Mayor Muriel Bowser says she is not ready to support the bill, which would impose a tax on businesses to fund 11 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child and eight weeks of leave to care for a sick relative. Council President Phil Mendelson, who introduced it, is confident it will pass.
2 years ago -
DC Council considers rush on New Columbia statehood constitution
One step closer to statehood, the D.C. Council heard and discussed what could be the state constitution for “New Columbia.”
2 years ago -
DC Council pressured to pass paid family leave
The D.C. Council has been considering the Universal Paid Leave Act, which would require employers in the District to provide their workers with up to 16 weeks of paid time off.
2 years ago -
New school year begins for DC public school students
As D.C. public school students returned to class for the new school year Monday, city leaders pointed to the opening of a brand-new school as an example of how the overall system is improving.
2 years ago -
D.C. Council gets earful on controversial family paid leave plan
People packed a D.C. Council hearing Thursday to speak for and against a controversial plan to provide several weeks of paid time off for residents.
3 years ago -
Minimum wage effort would raise hourly rate across D.C. metro area
The \”regional minimum\” for employees would be $11.50 an hour by 2016 if leaders in Montgomery County, Prince George\’s County and D.C. succeed.
5 years ago -
Bill to amend D.C. ticket appeals before council committee
At a DMV hearing on Tuesday debate centered on how to fix the adjudication system that many drivers feel is cumbersome and unfair.
5 years ago
