Vice President Kamala Harris confirmed Donald Trump as the next president of the United States on January 6, four years after his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol in protest of President Joe Biden’s 2020 win.
Category: Washington D.C. News
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New Year brings wave of new laws across the United States
In 2025, new laws in various states will impact gun safety, healthcare, consumer privacy, transportation, and public safety, with gun safety taking center stage.
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PRESS ROOM: Mayor Bowser declares snow emergency
Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a Snow Emergency for Washington, D.C. and the District Snow Team is deploying to treat roads, while a Cold Weather Emergency is in effect to protect residents from severe cold weather.
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Rhode Island Rep. Gabe Amo reflects on first term in office
U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., champions unity and inclusivity in a polarized political landscape. He focuses on economic development, healthcare access, and environmental justice.
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DC leaders, NBA commissioner celebrate start of an $800M downtown arena renovation
Ted Leonsis, Adam Silver, Muriel Bowser, and other officials celebrated the start of an $800 million downtown arena renovation with a ceremonial sledgehammer-swinging, while the Washington Commanders’ future in the city remains uncertain.
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What is a family or resident nursing home council and how common are they in Washington, D.C.?
Family councils in nursing homes can improve residents’ quality of life and provide oversight, but are rarely utilized due to funding and labor shortages, and are required to respond to issues raised by both resident and family councils.
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D.C. civil rights attorney Yaida Ford seeks justice after arrest
D.C. civil rights attorney Yaida Ford is preparing to file a civil rights lawsuit against Delaware Officer Phillip Poorman for an alleged false arrest that took place on July 6, which she believes was racially motivated.
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Mayor Bowser and OSSE announce multi-million dollar investment into high impact tutoring
Mayor Bowser announced grants and contracts totaling over $7 million to fund high impact tutoring programs in D.C. public schools and public charter schools, aiming to accelerate learning and reduce opportunity gaps.
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Doorway to the world opened at D.C.’s ‘Winternational’
The 11th Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase in Washington, D.C. attracted over 8,000 attendees and featured representatives from 68 embassies and cultural organizations promoting their countries’ visual art, cuisine, and handcrafts.
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PRESS ROOM: North Arundel County Deltas, Baltimore Washington Hospital team to combat Black maternal health disparities
The North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is partnering with the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Hospital Center to host a program aimed at supporting Black Maternal Health, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Carmen Farrior.
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Southeast D.C. youth embrace safety of the gym over violence of the streets
Midnight Basketball, a program sponsored by Building Bridges Across the River and the Washington Wizards, is helping to reduce violence and provide a safe place for youth in Ward 8 in Southeast Washington, D.C. to play basketball and avoid the dangers of the streets.
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VOICES for Black women seeks 100,000 healthy Black women to understand cancer risks
The American Cancer Society is conducting the largest contemporary cancer study with Black women in history, VOICES of Black Women, to understand cancer risks and outcomes in the community.