October 2019

The DC Voice Turns 5!

The DC Voice launched on October 31, 2014, with the article \”There\’s Always a Beginning.\” We\’ve reprinted the article over the past few years as part of our anniversary celebration. We have reached nearly 25,000 readers, achieved over 80,000 page views and maintain a current bounce rate of 2.88%. That means that when people come […]

The DC Voice Turns 5! Read More »

NATS Finish the Fight!

The Washington Nationals \”Stayed in the Fight\” and fought their way to the 2019 World Series. Tonight they finished the fight with a 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros! They join the Washington Mystics (2019 WNBA Champions) and Washington Capitals (2018 Stanley Cup Champions) to bring another championship title to the Nation\’s Capital. GO NATS!

NATS Finish the Fight! Read More »

Statement from Mayor Bowser on Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans

Monday, October 28, 2019 (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced the extension of work permits for Salvadorans with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) through January 4, 2021. “We cannot afford further temporary fixes to TPS; it is time for full citizenship for our Salvadoran neighbors, who […]

Statement from Mayor Bowser on Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Salvadorans Read More »

Mayor Bowser Public Calendar for Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Tuesday, October 29, 2019 10 am Participate in CityLab 2019 Panel: Healing the Divide in Maternal Health Location: Inter-Continental Hotel Wharf 801 Wharf Street, SW Open to Pre-Credentialed Press *Closest Metro Station: Waterfront Station* *Closest Bus Lines: 52, V1* 7 pm Serve as a Grand Marshall of the 33rd Annual 17th Street High Heel Race […]

Mayor Bowser Public Calendar for Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Read More »

ANC Commissioners Need to Come Out of the Shadows on Sex Work Decriminalization

The DC Voice commends the participants and councilmembers that withstood 14 hours of emotional testimony on Thursday, October 17, 2019, during the hearing on Bill 23-0318, the \”Community Safety and Health Amendment Act of 20.\” Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6) did an excellent job maintaining order and allowing a safe space for everyone to express

ANC Commissioners Need to Come Out of the Shadows on Sex Work Decriminalization Read More »

Decriminalization of Sex Work Draws National Attention

On Thursday, October 17, 2019, Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6), convened a public hearing on Bill 23-0318, the \”Community Safety and Health Amendment Act of 20\”. The committee heard from nearly 150 public witnesses advocating for and against the decriminalization of sex work in the District. Participants from as far as Seattle, Washington, weighed-in during

Decriminalization of Sex Work Draws National Attention Read More »