News & Politics

August 21, 2020 Unlawful Changes to USPS Operations Threaten Right to Vote for Millions of Americans Planning to Vote by Mail During COVID-19 Pandemic WASHINGTON, D.C. — Attorney General Karl A. Racine today joined a coalition of seven Attorneys General led by Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from undermining the United

Sunday, August 23, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Saturday, August 22, 2020 includes 56 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 13,590. The District reported no additional COVID-19 related deaths. Tragically, 604 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19. Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data dashboards or

August 20, 2020 Walking the streets of Ward 8’s Washington Highlands community, you will likely encounter Frederick Mercer, a Cure the Streets Violence Interrupter. Frederick is funny, approachable, and straightforward – qualities which are key to be a successful Violence Interrupter who builds relationships, resolves conflicts in the community, and prevents retaliation if violence does occur. “We

August 20, 2020 Company Reneged on Agreement to Credit Fees and Cancel Memberships While Gyms Were Closed WASHINGTON, D.C. — Attorney General Karl A. Racine today filed suit against the parent company of Washington Sports Club (WSC), Town Sports International, LLC (TSI), for failing to abide by promises made to gym members while its facilities were

Thursday, August 20, 2020 Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the appointment of Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr. as the Interim Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice. In addition to this appointment, Dr. Mitchell will continue in his role as Chief Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia. Dr. Mitchell has served as Chief Medical

Thursday, August 20, 2020 Report Shows Number of New HIV Cases Decreased by Widest Margin in Past Five Years (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser released the HIV, STD, Hepatitis, and TB Surveillance Report for the District of Columbia and spotlighted on DC’s progress toward ending the HIV epidemic in Washington, DC. The DC Health report

Thursday, August 20, 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situational Update for August 20, 2020

Thursday, August 20, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Wednesday, August 19, 2020 includes 55 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 13,409. The District reported one additional COVID-19 related death.  58-year-old male Tragically, 601 District residents have lost their lives due to COVID-19. Visit coronavirus.dc.gov/data for interactive data

Tuesday, August 18, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser issued the following statement on the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment and Washington, DC’s ongoing fight for full equality: “Today, as we look back on a century of progress in building a more inclusive and diverse democracy, here in Washington,