Mayor Bowser cut 1,000 families from D.C.'s rapid rehousing program weeks before they could access new housing resources. Councilmembers and advocates warn this could push families back into homelessness. buff.ly/3ZjXlXa

Here's MPD's statement on the auditor's report. They called its claims that the department doesn't need more patrol officers "at odds with reality."

DC Council just voted to remove press and public from breakfast meeting as Ad Hoc Committee discusses Trayon White NBC4 Washington

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The D.C. Council just passed a bill to help affordable housing landlords facing financial struggles. Critics warn it’s “taking a machete to tenant protections.” Read more here. buff.ly/3Na81Ra

#BreakingNews - Ward 8 DC Council member Trayon White now has two public defenders representing him in his bribery case, replacing lawyer Fred Cooke and two others. The private lawyers declined to comment. An issue, sources say, was White’s ability to pay for attorneys.

New: There is much more to the Vince Gray story than was previously reported. His kids claim that Gray's wife, Dawn Kum, meddled with his Council office, used his wealth for lux vacations, and hid some of his health issues. This raises huge questions. washingtoncitypaper.com/article/752466…

I was reminded that Washington City Paper used to publish a round-up of election night parties. So, in that spirit, a brief rundown: -Make All Votes Count DC will be at Crush Bar on 14th (no party for anti-83 folks) -Robert White: Brookland Busboys -Christina Henderson: Crimson in Chinatown Anyone I miss?

One DC gov employee plummeted several stories when an elevator in the Barry Building malfunctioned. Many others have gotten stuck inside, causing one top official to miss a presser. In short, this wild Mitch Ryals story suggests you should take the stairs washingtoncitypaper.com/article/753053…

54 buildings, 600 units, and a pattern of neglect: Tenants accuse a D.C. landlord of exploiting their rights. WCP contributor Suzie Amanuel uncovers a web of deceit—from fake units to falsified documents to unsafe living conditions. buff.ly/41gpUWG

The head of DC’s Department of Employment Services has vacationed in Martha’s Vineyard and generally rubbed elbows with the head of a company getting contracts/grants from the agency. Mitch Ryals dives into the clubby way DC government often works: washingtoncitypaper.com/article/755507…

After 26 bargaining sessions, negotiations between Washingtonian CEO Cathy Merrill and her staff have stalled. Guild members say she's never attended a session and won’t budge on pay: “It feels like a game of telephone.” buff.ly/4hKp8q6

#News - NBC reporting Trump says again federal government should take over local District of Columbia government… but makes no specific proposal on how or when. Washington City Paper nbcnews.com/politics/polit…

Couldn't have asked for a better successor and colleague. Alex will be sorely missed at WCP.

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Answers Issue 2025 makes a great Sunday read! washingtoncitypaper.com/article/759068…

#BreakingNews - The DC Council is preemptively preparing to again expel former Ward 8 Council member Trayon White should he win the July 15th special election to fill his vacated seat. A thread. Washington City Paper

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