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Candidate Bowser: Good vision but could she deliver?
COLUMN D.C. mayoral challenger Bowser offers the right ideas for city but has a lackluster legislative record.
D.C.’s complexion is changing. Will new mayor reflect that?
With Democratic primary less than a month off, a bedrock of city politics — black leadership — is put to the test.
Va. Medicaid debate echoes among residents
Some see the medical need and the suspicions of waste at closer range than state legislators.
Gray wins support, not endorsement, from gay Dems
The Debate Watcher: The Gertrude Stein Democratic Club gave Hizzoner a vote of confidence but not a formal endorsement.
Connecting experience to vision for D.C. has been a problem for Reta Jo Lewis
The mayoral candidate has said she would be a “team builder” and make decisions in an “open and transparent manner.”
Carlos Allen’s mayoral run shows penchant for promotion
The 44-year-old Mount Pleasant property manager says he’s “doing something totally different.”
Judge orders D.C. to provide private rooms for homeless families
Temporary restraining order calls makeshift shelters dangerous for children.
Thompson said to be in plea talks over ‘shadow’ campaign
The negotiations could affect the District’s Democratic mayoral primary, just three weeks away.
Work to start this year on burying key D.C. power lines
A newly signed bill authorizing the $1 billion project resulted from the destructive 2012 ‘derecho’ storm.
Barry leaves physical rehab center, vows to complete term
The former four-term mayor has been in and out of hospitals for much of 2014, battling a spate of infections.
Bowser campaign cancels event hosted by Fenty ally
Sinclair Skinner, a controversial character in D.C. politics, was set to host a fundraiser Saturday night.
D.C. Council votes to eliminate jail time for marijuana
Possession will be civil fine of $25, akin to a parking ticket. Smoking in public still a misdemeanor.
Loudoun’s Delgaudio fights back against ‘hate group’ designation
Delgaudio’s attorney asks Loudoun court to issue a subpoena against the civil rights group.
Five things you don’t know about Muriel Bowser
The Ward 4 D.C. Council member is pledging to deliver a ‘fresh start’ in the mayor’s office.
D.C. set to loosen marijuana laws
It is unclear how federal law enforcement agencies in the city will respond.
Bowser aims to rise above competition in D.C. mayor race
41-year-old D.C. Council member says she’ll give the city a ‘fresh start’ after three years of scandal.
Five things you don’t know about Vincent Orange
Among them, Orange is the ninth of ten children, and the youngest boy.
D.C. mayor attends fundraiser at home $36K in tax arrears
Home of incarcerated real-estate mogul became site of flare-up in NIMBY battle.
Ethics charges refocus administrative judges’ feud
The chief D.C. administrative law judge fights for her job, her reputation and, perhaps, even her law license.
Evans slams Bowser in her own backyard
To pitch his economic development plan, Jack Evans visited a Ward 4 retail corridor.
She had a D.C. driver’s license. The TSA said it wasn’t valid ID to board a plane.
A D.C. teacher says she was stopped at Phoenix airport, and asked for passport.
D.C. attorney general race won’t be on April ballots
Appeals court says it won’t intervene with a lower court.
Advocates press for marijuana measure on D.C. ballot
Board of Elections could decide within a week if measure could be petitioned to November election.
Wells calls for resignations of deputy mayor, fire chief
Council’s public safety chairman says he’s lost confidence in Paul Quander, Kenneth Ellerbe after latest lapse.
D.C. mayor backs off homeless bill
Vincent Gray says smaller number sleeping at recreation centers has diminished urgency for plan.
Judge’s ruling complicates how D.C. deals with homeless
Officials violated a city law designed to protect children by forcing families to sleep in rec centers as a last resort.
The Gray record: Economic development
Not everyone credits D.C. mayor for city’s boom, and results are not in yet for efforts across the Anacostia River.
In D.C. mayor’s race, Bowser’s flier causes stir
Bowser’s team never sought permission to use photo of her with day-care kids, nonprofit CEO says.
D.C. judge accused of ethical lapses says she’s the victim
Mary Oates Walker challenges the legal basis for the charges, says workers begrudge her reform efforts.
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