October 2019

\”Algorithmic Discrimination”: Is Big Tech Using Our Own Posts Against Us?

It was just a matter of time. Machine learning can predict our health issues simply by assessing the way we behave online. Why do tech companies track us so closely, and what do they want with our health profiles? Mason Marks, M.D., who teaches law at Gonzaga University, warns us to look out for online advertisements that try to …

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Mayor Bowser Public Calendar for Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Wednesday, October 2, 2019 11 am Visit Capital City Public Charter School to Highlight Improved Student Achievement Location: Capital City Public Charter School 100 Peabody Street, NW Open Press *Closest Metro Stations: Fort Totten and Takoma Stations* *Closest Bus Line: K2* 12:15 pm Meet with Moms Demand Action to Call for An End to Gun […]

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: 2019 Washington Capitals Opening Night Red Carpet

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 On Saturday, October 5, 2019, the Washington Capitals Opening Night Red Carpet event will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures that motorists should take into consideration: The following street will be posted as Emergency No Parking from approximately 12:00 […]

TRAFFIC ADVISORY: DDOT’s Open Streets

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 On Saturday, October 5, 2019, the DC Department of Transportation Open Streets event will take place in the District of Columbia. In conjunction with this event, there will be several street closures that motorists should take into consideration: The following street will be posted as Emergency No Parking from approximately 12:01 […]

Suspect Sought in a Robbery (Pickpocket) Offense: 2100 Block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest

Tuesday, October 1, 2019 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Second District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Robbery (Pickpocket) offense that occurred on Monday, September 30, 2019, in the 2100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest. At approximately 10:55 am, the suspect approached the victim from behind, inside of […]