Category: Washington D.C. News

The D.C. Firefighters Association IAFF Local 36 took a vote of no confidence on March 25 on the leadership of D.C. Fire and EMS Chief Kenneth Ellerbe. The union called Ellerbe “inept” and “incompetent” with “a two year record of failed leadership.” The vote of 300-37 vote was the latest move in a battle between […]

If you were to use all of her titles, you might end up calling her Ms. Reverend Doctor Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Myrtle Bowen. A living, breathing definition of hard work, intelligence and dedication, Bowen, currently holds three posts: she’s a civilian engineer for the U.S. Army at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, a chaplain […]

The University of the District of Columbia has named a new interim president. Dr. James Earl Lyons, Sr. took his seat on March 20. Officials said Lyons’ administrative experience at universities makes him more than equipped for the position. In a statement, university officials said Lyons “will lead the University’s efforts to chart a new […]

The Department of Health Care Finance announced, March 27, that the Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) will submit packages this week to the Council of the District of Columbia with a notice of intent to award the District’s three managed care contracts to AmeriHealth Mercy Family of Companies, Medstar Family Choice and Thrive Health […]

WASHINGTON (HNS) – President Bill Clinton will deliver the Commencement address at Howard University on Saturday, May 11, on the Upper Quadrangle of the main campus, President Sidney A. Ribeau announced today. “We are thrilled that President Clinton has agreed to deliver this year’s Commencement address,” Ribeau said. “As a preeminent leader, humanitarian and advocate, […]

Candidates interested in winning over voters east of the river had a chance to speak directly to constituents at a Ward 8 Democrats Endorsement Forum held March 16 at the Imagine Southeast Public Charter School. Before the event kicked off, several people carrying signs and shouting support, rallied for D.C. Council member Anita Bonds, who […]

Audri Scott Williams walked thousands of miles to promote peace, now she’s on the move again, this time to bring attention to the environment. Williams, 57, is a little more than two weeks into a six-week walk from Washington D.C. to Tuskegee, Ala., her home. She struck out with a group of supporters March 1 […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Park Service is updating its predicted peak bloom time for the District of Columbia’s cherry trees, now saying the peak bloom will come in early April. Officials had said the city’s famous cherry tree blooms would be at their best between March 26 and March 30. On Tuesday the National […]

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Gallery of Art plans to close its modern art galleries for three years to complete a $68 million renovation, adding new galleries and a rooftop sculpture garden. Federal funds will pay for renovations to the East Building’s infrastructure, totaling $38.4 million. Private donors are contributing $30 million to create 12,260 […]

To get a sense of just how much federal government spending influences the Washington metropolitan area, all you have to do is listen to the ads on an all-news radio station there. Instead of promoting happy hours and nightclubs, WTOP’s commercials are replete with buzzwords about cloud computing and fulfilling mission statements — pitches by […]