Tuesday, March 24, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, the first day of distance learning at the District’s public schools, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a new DC Education Equity Fund. The fund is a collaboration between Education Forward DC, the DC Public Education Fund, and the Greater Washington Community Foundation, and will assist with providing resources […]
Tuesday, March 24, 2020 New Mayor’s Order Requires Temporary Closure of Non-Essential Businesses and Prohibits Gatherings of Ten or More People (Washington, DC) – Today, to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-053: Closure of Non-Essential Businesses and Prohibition on Large Gatherings During Public Health Emergency for the […]
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Tuesday, March 24, 2020 (Washington, DC) – As of 8 pm on Tuesday, March 24, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes 46 new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 183 individuals. 20-year-old male 22-year-old male 24-year-old female 24-year-old female 25-year-old female 25-year-old female 26-year-old female 26-year-old female 27-year-old male 27-year-old male 28-year-old male […]
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Worker and Employer Coronavirus Response and Resources in the District of Columbia Click the link to be taken to the section below: Small Business Resources Private Resources General Coronavirus Information/Resources Council Legislation on Coronavirus Small Business Resources US Small Business Administration Disaster Loans Link to apply. Information on the application process. DC Public Health Emergency […]
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Saturday, March 21, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department\’s Second District have announced an arrest has been made in reference to a Burglary Two offense that occurred on Saturday, March 21, 2020, in the 2200 block of M Street, Northwest. At approximately 1:32 am, the suspect gained entry to an establishment at the listed […]
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Sunday, March 22, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) – As the District continues working to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Muriel Bowser is extending road closures and taking additional measures to restrict access to the Tidal Basin. The Mayor has directed the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to work with the DC National Guard to […]
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Sunday, March 22, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) – The DC Department of Health announces a second death in the District due to coronavirus (COVID-19). The patient, a 65-year-old female, was admitted to a local hospital with underlying health conditions and passed away on the evening of March 21. She tested positive for COVID-19 and was included […]
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Sunday, March 22, 2020 (WASHINGTON, DC) – As of 7 pm on Sunday, March 22, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes 18 new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 116 individuals. 8-year-old female 10-year-old male 13-year-old male 22-year-old female 24-year-old female 26-year-old female 32-year-old male 33-year-old female 36-year-old female 36-year-old male […]
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Wednesday, March 18, 2020 The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) takes pride in professionally responding to crisis situations, and we will continue to do so throughout the current public health emergency. This is a constantly evolving situation that requires MPD to do our part to limit exposure without interrupting the high level of service provided to […]
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March 18, 2020 This week, President Trump stoked the flames of racism and discrimination against Asians and Asian Americans when he referred to COVID-19 as the “Chinese Virus.” This kind of shameful rhetoric spreads discrimination and misinformation. The truth is that viruses do not discriminate—they can affect anyone, no matter your race, national origin, ethnic […]
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