2019

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 […]

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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

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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

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Mayor Bowser Weekly Press Guidance Monday, October 28, 2019 – Sunday, November 3, 2019

Sunday, October 27, 2019 This week, Mayor Bowser will welcome 2019 CityLab to Washington, DC and showcase how the District is leading on investments to promote affordable housing, accessible transportation, and green technology to make DC a vibrant, equitable, and resilient city for all. On Monday, Mayor Bowser will kick off CityLab 2019 with opening […]

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Arrest Made in a First Degree Fraud Offense: Unit Block of N Street, Southeast

Sunday, October 27, 2019 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District have announced an arrest has been made in reference to a First Degree Fraud offense that occurred on Friday, October 25, 2019, in the Unit Block of N Street, Southeast. At approximately 6:30 pm, the suspect sold the victim counterfeit World Series tickets […]

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