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Hunger in the Capital: Feeding D.C. Through the Covid-19 Crisis

Before the coronavirus crisis hit, the United States had a problem. Forty percent of its people lacked the money to cover a surprise $400 expense, and half of people aged 55+ had nothing saved up for retirement. CEOs in the richest country on Earth were collecting more than 300 times the average worker’s pay. Nationwide, more than half

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Keep Kids Safe Online

Keep Kids Safe Online May 8, 2020 Between distance-learning and social distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency, District kids are now spending more time online than ever before. Unfortunately, more time spent on computers, phones, and tablets can leave children vulnerable to online exploitation. To engage young people and families during COVID-19 and share tips […]

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Coronavirus Data for May 9, 2020

Sunday, May 10, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Saturday, May 9, 2020 includes 170 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 6,272. The District reported 12 additional COVID-19 related deaths: 47-year-old male 57-year-old male 60-year-old male 65-year-old male 69-year-old female 77-year-old female 77-year-old male 84-year-old […]

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Coronavirus Data for May 8, 2020

Saturday, May 9, 2020 (Washington, DC) –  The District’s reported data for Friday, May 8, 2020 includes 203 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 6,102. The District reported seven additional COVID-19 related deaths: 35-year-old male 54-year-old male 68-year-old male 69-year-old male 70-year-old male 76-year-old male 96-year-old female Tragically, 311 […]

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Mayor Bowser Closes Deal on Long-Awaited Affordable Housing Community Spring Flats in Ward 4

Friday, May 8, 2020 Project to Deliver 185 New Affordable Homes to Petworth Neighborhood (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, along with Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), announced the closing of financing on Spring Flats in Ward 4, a […]

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Mayor Bowser Closes Deal on Long-Awaited Affordable Housing Community Spring Flats in Ward 4

Friday, May 8, 2020 Project to Deliver 185 New Affordable Homes to Petworth Neighborhood (Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser, along with Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), announced the closing of financing on Spring Flats in Ward 4, a […]

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Mayor Bowser Encourages Residents to Continue Supporting DC Neighborhood Businesses

Thursday, May 7, 2020 Use #DCHOPE When Sharing Pictures from Your Favorite Small Businesses (Washington, DC) – Today, to mark what is traditionally National Small Business Week, Mayor Muriel Bowser visited local businesses to acknowledge the resilience and creativity of District entrepreneurs during the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. “Despite facing incredible hardship, many DC […]

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Coronavirus Data for May 6, 2020

Thursday, May 7, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District’s reported data for Wednesday, May 6, 2020 includes 193 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 5,654. The District reported eight additional COVID-19 related deaths:     71-year-old female     71-year-old male     72-year-old male     76-year-old female     78-year-old female […]

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