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Prevention is our priority at this time, especially during cold and flu season.

Persons who visited Christ Church, Georgetown Episcopal on Feb. 24 or between Feb. 28 and March 3 are asked to self-quarantine. Learn more.     Keep up to date on the coronavirus within the DC area Public health authorities are learning more about COVID-19 every day, but here are answers to frequently asked questions with […]

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Chestnut Street Sidewalk Improvement Project

Project Background The Chestnut Street NW, Washington, DC corridor will undergo an upgrade to incorporate appropriate pedestrian facilities, adequate crosswalks and accessibility to and from the three existing bus stop locations. The Chestnut Street Sidewalk Improvement Project is designed to provide a safer environment for pedestrians, bicyclist and motorist in the community. Project Objective The […]

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#Ready4PFL: Paid Family Leave Is Coming

DC’s private employers must now let staffers know they can have several forms of paid leave—family, medical, and parental leave—starting Jul. 1. Here’s the lowdown. Alone among economically advanced countries, the U.S. has no mandatory paid family leave. The Family and Medical Leave Act does make many workers eligible for three months of leave—unpaid. Only a handful of states require paid leave, and

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Testimony on Hate Crime Civil Enforcement Clarification Amendment Act of 2019

Statement of Toni Michelle Jackson, Deputy Attorney General, Public Interest Division, Office of the Attorney General   Before the Committee on the Judiciary & Public Safety, Charles Allen, Chairperson Public Hearing on \”B23-0513―Hate Crime Civil Enforcement Clarification Amendment Act of 2019\” March 3, 2020 Time 2:30pm Room 120 John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, […]

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Mayor\’s Office of Community Affairs

For more information on the District Government’s preparation for potential coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts, visit coronavirus.dc.gov. FY 2020 Immigrant Justice Legal Services Grant Program   Mayor Bowser recently announced that her Administration is making a total of $2.5 million available through the Fiscal Year 2020 Immigrant Justice Legal Services (IJLS) grant program. Click to access the […]

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CONSUMER ALERT: Beware of Coronavirus Scams

February 28, 2020 As public health concerns grow about coronavirus (COVID-19), scammers may try to take advantage of consumers. Scams could include selling products that are ineffective at preventing the disease and spreading misinformation through social media and other channels. Other scammers may be pretending to solicit donations to help coronavirus victims, but instead are […]

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Mayor Bowser Weekly Press Guidance for Monday, March 2, 2020 – Sunday, March 8, 2020

Monday, March 2, 2020 On Monday, Mayor Bowser will speak at the AIPAC Policy Conference, highlighting the strong partnership between Washington, DC and Israel, including recently added nonstop service from Dulles to Tel Aviv. On Wednesday, Mayor Bowser will participate in a press conference to kick off the National Cherry Blossom Festival to announce a […]

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