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Tonight Adams Morgan ANC May Take up Major Rezoning Proposal

U Street AIR Press alert — Contact (202) 854-1822‬ Adams Morgan Advisory Neighborhood Commission May Dismiss Calls for Community Engagement About “Game Changing” Rezoning on 2-Acres of Public Land Along U Street — Future of Existing Police and Fire Station Remains Murky May 3, 2023, Washington, D.C. Ward One, Adams Morgan — Ahead of their […]

Del. Norton asked to Intervene and Stop NPS’s Eviction of McPherson Square; “Pushout and Bulldozing” Wednesday February 15, 2023

<press alert> Contact: Michael Campbell, RisingVoicesDC@gmail.com || 202-840-1954 Del. Norton asked to Intervene and Stop NPS's Eviction of McPherson Square; “Pushout and Bulldozing” scheduled for Wednesday morning February 15, 2023 Downtown Washington, DC — Mayor Muriel Bowser has worked with the National Park Service to push up the de-encampment of McPherson Square from early spring […]

Fwd: Rethinking Race and Black History Month

Southwest Voice – February 2023 Issue – https://www.southwestvoicedc.com/BHM23This issue examines whether race is still relevant, concluding that it is less socially, culturally, and politically salient for many Black Americans. Moderate views of race pose a significant barrier to racial reform. Race has changed. Does DC show that it's irrelevant? View Online in Browser Subscribe to Southwest […]

Social Housing Ushers in New Deal for Affordability in DC

Media release – Monday, November 28, 2022 Contact Nick DelleDonne Delledonne.n@comcast.net 703-929-6656   Social Housing Ushers in New Deal for Affordability in DC In a Council hearing on November 22, DC residents sent a resounding signal that after two terms in office, Mayor Muriel Bowser’s ambitious housing program has failed to meet the city’s affordable […]

PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY DISABILITIES SUE THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR STREET REDESIGN VIOLATING ACCESSIBILITY LAWS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Amanda Staab Phone: (551) 427-1863 Email: amanda@folkwisepr.com   PEOPLE WITH MOBILITY DISABILITIES SUE THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR STREET REDESIGN VIOLATING ACCESSIBILITY LAWS New bicycle lanes create barriers and danger for those using wheelchairs and walkers Washington, D.C. November 21, 2022 – Individuals with disabilities and organizations representing people with disabilities […]

Court Vacates City’s Boundary Decision at Masonic Temple

Media Alert: Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 Contact: Nick DelleDonne , delledonne.n@comcast.net, 703 929 6656   In Major Victory for DECAA Court Issues Injunction against City, Agrees with DECAA on Boundaries of Masonic Temple Historic Landmark, Rules City Violated DECAA’s Constitutional Right to Equal Protection of the Law   THE COURT’S ORDER:   “ORDERED that the […]