April 2020

CONSUMER ALERT (COVID-19): PEPCO SCAM

CONSUMER ALERT (COVID-19): PEPCO SCAM April 2, 2020 During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, District residents should be on high alert for scammers, fraudsters, and predatory business practices. OAG has recently learned that some residents have received calls and texts purportedly on behalf of Pepco, offering an opportunity to sign up for a reduced service fee. […]

Newsletter: Remembering George Valentine

Click here to sign up for OAG\’s newsletter. George Valentine, former Deputy AG for OAG\’s Civil Litigation Division, with AG Racine and former Chief Deputy AG Natalie Ludaway. I know that many District residents are experiencing hardship and heartache during this public health emergency. I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who […]

Coronavirus Data for April 2, 2020

Friday, April 3, 2020 (Washington, DC) –The District’s reported data for Thursday, April 2, 2020, included 104 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 757. The District reported three new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the District’s total to 15. Below is the District’s aggregated total of positive COVID-19 cases, […]

Coronavirus Data Update: April 1

Thursday, April 2, 2020 (Washington, DC) – On Wednesday April 1, the District reported 67 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 653. The District reported one new COVID-19 related death, bringing the District’s total to 12. Below is the District’s aggregated total of positive COVID-19 cases, sorted by […]

If You Think You Know What Affordable Housing Looks Like – Think Again!

If you have a preconceived notion of what affordable housing looks like in the District – think again. This 4 Bedroom, 5 Bath, 3,805 sqft single family home at 2708 24th Street NE may not immediately come to mind. A brief walkthrough would convince you that it is selling for more than the $599,000 listed …

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Suspect Sought in a Burglary Two Offense: 2900 Block of Minnesota Avenue, Southeast

Monday, March 30, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Monday, March 30, 2020, in the 2900 block of Minnesota Avenue, Southeast. At approximately 1:35 am, the suspect gained entry to an establishment at the […]

Unemployment Benefits

With Mayor Bowser adjusting the District of Columbia’s operating status in response to coronavirus (COVID-19), District residents may file for unemployment compensation. More information on how to file available at Recovery

Mayor Bowser Issues Stay-At-Home Order

Monday, March 30, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Today, due to an increasing number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Washington, DC and across the region and the nation, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued a stay-at-home order for the District of Columbia. This order reinforces the Mayor’s direction to residents to stay at home except to perform essential […]

Coronavirus Data Update: Results of DC First Responders

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District released coronavirus (COVID-19) testing results that occurred on Monday, March 30, for first responders. The testing yielded: 5 additional cases among Fire Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) members 4 additional cases among Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) members The new testing brings FEMS’ total cases to 19, and […]