Howard University has been designated as the site for the Harris-Walz campaign’s presidential election night event on Nov. 5, and the District of Columbia is preparing for potential unrest with increased security measures and boarded-up businesses.
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Jazzmyne Townsend takes ‘D.C. Teacher of the Year’ title
Jazzmyne Townsend, a language arts instructional coach at Stanton Elementary School, has been named the 2025 D.C. Teacher of the Year and will represent the District on the Council of Chief State School Officers, advocating for the needs of her students.
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Layoffs begin for Circulator employees in D.C. as phase-out plans continue
D.C. officials are proceeding with plans to shut down the city’s Circulator system by Dec. 31, despite protests from employees who operate the free bus system, who are facing layoffs and reduced wages.
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D.C. Councilmember aims to revitalize downtown area, increase affordable housing
Councilmember Robert White is working to revitalize downtown D.C. and make housing more affordable for those who work in the area, with a goal of having a plan in place by the end of the year.
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Mayor Bowser allocates $25 million to nonprofits for out-of-school youth programs
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has awarded $25.1 million in grants to 125 nonprofit organizations that offer free and low-cost programming for youth in the District, focusing on academic achievement, the arts, STEM, financial literacy, career preparation, and more.
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D.C. Attorney General sues StubHub for ‘junk fee scheme’
D.C. Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb has sued leading online ticket exchange and resale company StubHub for deceptive pricing practices, accusing the company of hiding additional fees during the purchasing process.
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D.C. area under drought watch as heat rises
The D.C. area is now under a drought watch, prompting residents to take measures to reduce water usage and conserve water, as the Potomac River is the main source of water for the region and hot, dry conditions are expected to persist.
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D.C. Board of Education passes resolution in support of nixing legacy admissions
The D.C. State Board of Education has endorsed a call to eliminate legacy and donor preferences in college admissions, arguing that it stifles diversity and prevents low-income and Black and Brown students from accessing equitable opportunity.
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How climate change is affecting youth sports
Youth athletes in the D.C.-Maryland area are at risk of being affected by rising temperatures and heat stroke, with football players and women’s cross country athletes being most at risk, as evidenced by a study and a lawsuit filed by the parents of a deceased football player.
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D.C. communities to keep cool with open pools in every ward
The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation has opened all 23 outdoor pools six days a week to provide relief from the record-breaking temperatures, while DPR is also hiring over 700 seasonal jobs to ensure the pools are adequately staffed.
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D.C. AG calls for continuance of FTC ban on ‘deceptive’ TurboTax ads
The Federal Trade Commission has prohibited Intuit from advertising its services as “free” unless they are free to all customers, and the D.C. Attorney General and Illinois Attorney General have filed a brief calling for the appeal to be rejected.
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Mayor Bowser and DMPED release report showing fiscal impact of D.C. sports teams and facilities
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development has released a report showing that sports and entertainment venues in the District have generated $5 billion in 2022, and that a potential Washington Commanders relocation to the city would generate over $1.25 billion in economic revenue.