Jazzmyne Townsend, a language arts instructional coach at Stanton Elementary School, has been named the 2025 D.C. Teacher of the Year and will represent the District on the Council of Chief State School Officers, advocating for the needs of her students.
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Layoffs begin for Circulator employees in D.C. as phase-out plans continue
D.C. officials are proceeding with plans to shut down the city’s Circulator system by Dec. 31, despite protests from employees who operate the free bus system, who are facing layoffs and reduced wages.
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Mayor Bowser allocates $25 million to nonprofits for out-of-school youth programs
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has awarded $25.1 million in grants to 125 nonprofit organizations that offer free and low-cost programming for youth in the District, focusing on academic achievement, the arts, STEM, financial literacy, career preparation, and more.
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How climate change is affecting youth sports
Youth athletes in the D.C.-Maryland area are at risk of being affected by rising temperatures and heat stroke, with football players and women’s cross country athletes being most at risk, as evidenced by a study and a lawsuit filed by the parents of a deceased football player.
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D.C. AG calls for continuance of FTC ban on ‘deceptive’ TurboTax ads
The Federal Trade Commission has prohibited Intuit from advertising its services as “free” unless they are free to all customers, and the D.C. Attorney General and Illinois Attorney General have filed a brief calling for the appeal to be rejected.
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Mayor Bowser and DMPED release report showing fiscal impact of D.C. sports teams and facilities
The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development has released a report showing that sports and entertainment venues in the District have generated $5 billion in 2022, and that a potential Washington Commanders relocation to the city would generate over $1.25 billion in economic revenue.
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Destination DC announces record numbers for tourism in nation’s capital
Washington D.C. saw a record number of visitors in 2023, resulting in $10.2 billion in visitor spending and the support of 102,366 local jobs.
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Members of Congress react to Washington D.C.’s primary elections
Washington D.C. voters cast their ballots in the city’s primary elections, with President Biden winning the Democratic primary and former President Donald Trump losing to former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.
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D.C. Council advances FY25 budget
The D.C. Council passed the FY25 2025 budget to second reading with a majority vote, restoring Access to Justice funds, providing housing vouchers, and establishing a child tax credit, while also raising taxes for employers and residential property taxes.
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D.C. Gun violence prevention programs awarded $330,000 in grants
Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of Gun Violence Prevention awarded 31 nonprofit organizations and individuals a total of $330,000 in grants to support community-based programs and gun violence prevention.
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Fans, business owners, city officials celebrate as Wizards, Caps decide to remain in D.C.
Monumental Sports & Entertainment has reached an agreement with the District of Columbia to keep the Wizards and Capitals in downtown D.C. until 2050, with financial support from the District totaling $515 million over the next three years to modernize Capital One Arena and expand its business and hospitality operations.
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Mayor Bowser targets truancy in attempts to stem surge in juvenile crime, violence
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed the UPLIFT Act to address chronic truancy in the District, combining social services with counseling and increased parental involvement to keep young people safe, in school and engaged.