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. Lobby Day #Moechella For the People,”
By AFRO Staff Rally organizers and volunteers at the “D.C. Lobby Day #Moechella For the People,” GoGo on Memorial Day in Freedom Plaza, Northwest, D.C. (Courtesy Photo)
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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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Norton Introduces D.C. Courts Home Rule Act
By AFRO Staff WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced today she has introduced the District of Columbia Courts Home Rule Act, which would give the Council of the District of Columbia authority over the jurisdiction and organization of the local D.C. courts. The 1973 Home Rule Act expressly prohibits D.C. from enacting […]
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Norton Introduces Bill to Ban E-Cigarette Smoking on Amtrak
By AFRO Staff Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced today she has introduced the Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019, which would codify Amtrak’s internal policy prohibiting smoking, including electronic cigarettes, on its trains. The bill is modeled after Norton’s bill, enacted into law in 2018 as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act, that clarifies […]
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Mothering Justice Hosts Women Legislators
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer It was a meeting of the minds as Mothering Justice held a discussion panel with some of the countries top leaders to discuss issues that dramatically impact women, mothers and families. Several attendees gathered at the American Federation of Teachers on New Jersey Ave. NW, as well as online […]
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Attorney for Diamond Rust Seeks to Amend WMATA Compact
By George Kevin Jordan, AFRO Staff Writer The attorney for Diamond Rust, the woman severely injured during a confrontation with a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Transit officer, is pushing for legislators to rally in support for amending the WMATA compact, which currently protects the entity from civil claims. “I’ve never seen sovereign immunity where an […]
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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 […]