August 2019

Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of Free Services at “All Hands on Tech” Event

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser encouraged District residents to attend the District’s All Hands on Tech event on Saturday, August 17 from 11 am – 2 pm at Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library in Ward 5. The initiative, operated by Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO), provides residents with free technical […]

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AG Racine Joins Lawsuit Against Trump’s Dirty Power Rule

August 13, 2019 Coalition Claims Trump Admin Rule Violates Clean Air Act While Promoting Dirty, Expensive Coal Power and Undercutting Clean, Renewable, and Affordable Energy WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine joined a coalition of 22 states and 7 local governments in announcing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s recently released“ACE” – aka “Dirty Power” […]

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*Updated with Additional Photos* Vehicle of Interest Sought in a Hit and Run With Injuries: 3900 Block of Benning Road, Northeast

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Investigators with the Metropolitan Police Department’s Major Crash Investigations Unit are investigating a traffic crash that occurred on Thursday, August 1, 2019, in the 3900 block of Benning Road, Northeast. According to the preliminary investigation, at approximately 9:57 pm, the victim was walking at the listed location when he was struck […]

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*Updated with Video* Suspect Sought in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 2200 Block of 25th Place, Northeast

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Fifth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) offense that occurred on Saturday, August 3, 2019, in the 2200 block of 25th Place, Northeast. At approximately 6:00 pm, the suspects discharged firearms, at […]

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*Re-Release* Suspects Sought in a Robbery (Force and Violence) Offense: 100 Block of 36th Street, Northeast

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in reference to a Robbery (Force and Violence) offense that occurred on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in the 100 block of 36th Street, Northeast. At approximately 5:04 pm, two suspects approached the victim at the listed […]

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*Re-Release* Suspects Sought in a Robbery (Force and Violence) Offense: 100 Block of 36th Street, Northeast

Tuesday, August 13, 2019 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in reference to a Robbery (Force and Violence) offense that occurred on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, in the 100 block of 36th Street, Northeast. At approximately 5:04 pm, two suspects approached the victim at the listed […]

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How home phone technology can benefit hard of hearing customers

According to the Hearing Loss Association of America, 1 in 5 Americans (about 20%) report some degree of hearing loss. Perhaps you or a loved one experiences this firsthand. If so, you may understand how a hearing impairment can manifest in frustrating or embarrassing ways. A common example? Hard of hearing individuals often struggle to hear on the phone.

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Mayor Bowser Announces $1.3 Million Investment in Matching Savings Program for District Residents

Monday, August 12, 2019 District and Private Funding for DC Opportunity Accounts Will Match Resident Savings 4:1 for Educational, Job Training, Home Buying, and Small Business Needs On August 12, 2019, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a $1.3 million investment to relaunch DC Opportunity Accounts, a 4:1 matched savings program that will help qualified District residents […]

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