Facing a $1.1 billion budget shortfall caused by a federal funding cap, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) has enacted immediate government freezes and invoked a law to adjust the District’s budget by 6 percent. With Congress stalled on a funding fix, Bowser warned that further cuts, including furloughs and facility closures, may follow if no action is taken.
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How to access D.C.’s paid family leave benefits
D.C.’s Universal Paid Leave program offers up to 12 weeks of paid leave for medical, family, parental, and prenatal needs, funded by a tax on participating businesses and nonprofits. While the program provides vital support to workers, challenges such as benefit caps, eligibility confusion, and administrative hurdles continue to spark debate among residents and advocates.
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Go-Go Museum and Café opens in Anacostia
The Go-Go Museum and Café has officially opened in Anacostia, featuring interactive holograms of Go-Go legends, artifacts from pioneers of the genre, and a café and recording studio, solidifying the legacy of go-go music in the District.
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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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Mayor Bowser hosts back-to-school pep rally for D.C. educatorsÂ
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Lewis D. Ferebee held a back-to-school pep rally for District educators, highlighting the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and the District’s efforts to increase educator pay.
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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. Mayor Bowser unveils final phase of Skyland Town Center transformation
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the final phase of a three-part transformation for the Skyland Town Center, bringing 126 townhomes, 75 affordable housing units for seniors, 10,000 square feet for retail, a public square and a plaza to Ward 7.
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Mayor Bowser targets truancy in attempts to stem surge in juvenile crime, violence
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed the UPLIFT Act to address chronic truancy in the District, combining social services with counseling and increased parental involvement to keep young people safe, in school and engaged.
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Virginia Ali, co- founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl, turns 90 years old
Virginia Ali, co-founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl, celebrated her 90th birthday at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington, D.C., with family and friends, and was honored by Mayor Muriel Bowser, Sheila Johnson, and Donnie Simpson.