By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a bus lane pilot program that would provide “bus only” lanes on two of the District’s busiest streets, in order to improve transit time for commuters and reduce congestion on the road. “These designated bus lanes on H and I Streets Northwest are […]
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First Hearing on Statehood in 26 years
By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO For many, the idea of D.C. achieving statehood is a fever dream, fantasy or long worn battle, depending on where you stand, but for one person, it’s a life mission that may be reaching a conclusion. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), some would say the District’s main champion […]
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D.C. Council Approves $15.5 Billion Budget
By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO On Tuesday the D.C. Council unanimously approved a budget for $15.5 billion, during their second of two votes held at the John. A. Wilson building. It was a roller coaster ride of emotions with several key budget changes impacting many D.C. residents. Here’s what we know On […]
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Bowser Signs Order for 36,000 Housing Units
By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser pushed forward with plans to solidify housing in the nation’s capital by signing a mayor’s order that guides District agencies to pinpoint policies to begin her goal of building 36,000 new housing units, (12,000 of them affordable) by 2025. “In order […]
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New CAH Director Claps Back
By Micha Green, AFRO Washington, D.C. Editor, mgreen@afro.com What About Wards 4, 7 and 8? In the wake of the #DontMute movement happening in the District, which fights against the silencing of D.C. culture such as GoGo music, another agency important to maintaining and sustaining D.C. culture is now being threatened. The D.C. Commission on the Arts […]
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Kojo Nnamdi Celebrates 20 Years
By George Kevin Jordan, Special to the AFRO He has been the voice of our city, interviewing more politicians and public figures than we can count, all with the goal of understanding the big issues of the day so D.C. residents can be informed citizens and make smart decisions about their lives. District of Columbia Mayor […]
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Mayor’s Office Pushes Back on Council Cuts to Budget During Roundtable
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer The Mayor’s office pushed back against several cuts the D.C. Council proposed. Those cuts impact the city’s most vulnerable residents in many ways official said this week. City Administrator Rashad M. Young said, “We are concerned that there are some changes recommended by the committee that impact critical programs […]
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DOES Helps High School Students and Adults Find Apprenticeships
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services celebrated the transition of six high school students and several adult candidates into apprenticeship programs last week at the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), 900 7th Street N.W., in honor of National College Signing Day. Started in 2017, the Apprenticeship […]
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“Fund Our Schools Rally” Protests DCPS Proposed Budget
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer At least 100 people chanted “Fund our schools,” sang songs, and protested the proposed budget for District of Columbia Public Schools this week. The “Fund Our Schools Rally,” held on April 24, was organized by the Washington Teachers’ Union, and claimed that the budget would slash millions of dollars […]
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Public Hearings Held to Close Racial Disparities in the District
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Public hearings were held last week at the Wilson Building for the Racial Equity Achieves Results (REAR) Amendment Act of 2019, a bill which would try to close the racial disparity gap in the District. The bill, also known as B23-0038, introduced by Council member Kenyan McDuffie, (D-Ward 5) […]
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District Installs 100th Solar Panel
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer It was a sweltering 83 degrees in the District Tuesday and the sun had no blanket of clouds to block its rays upon the city. It was a hard day for a forehead, but the perfect day to set up a rooftop solar installation as Mayor Muriel Bowser and […]
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Mayor Offers Tax Relief, Resources
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer Mayor Muriel Bowser spoke on Tax Day about filing for taxes and some of the credits and services the FY 2020 budget would provide for residents, particularly seniors and working families. “We know what today is right? It’s tax day,” Mayor Bowser said during a press conference held at […]