Apr 15 WATCH: Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser extends stay-at-home order through May 15 By Candice Norwood Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gave an update on how the nation’s capital is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Apr 09 During pandemic, D.C. volunteers provide food for the needy By Ashraf Khalil, Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press Activists in Washington, D.C., are teaming up to feed the needy during the coronavirus outbreak. Southeast Washington was already a food desert with residents experiencing chronic nutritional and health issues even before the COVID-19 pandemic locked down the nation's capital,… Continue reading
Apr 09 WATCH: Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gives coronavirus update By Associated Press Washington, D.C.’s Mayor Muriel Bowser gave an update on the city’s response to the novel coronavirus on Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 08 WATCH: Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gives coronavirus update By Associated Press The warmer weather is bringing violations of social distance guidelines in the nation’s capital, even as health officials predict the city could become one of the next U.S. hot spots in the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading
Apr 08 D.C. fights to enforce distancing and braces for virus surge By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press More than 1,200 people have tested positive, with 22 deaths, in Washington. But national and local health officials predict that the worst is yet to come. Continue reading
Apr 01 WATCH: D.C. mayor gives novel coronavirus update as infections grow among first responders By Associated Press The District of Columbia has announced nine new COVID-19 infections among first responders. Continue reading
Mar 27 D.C. to cut back in-person primary voting, encourage mail-in ballots amid coronavirus outbreak By Yamiche Alcindor The move comes as at least a dozen states have postponed their primaries in an effort to protect voters from contracting the virus and as candidates across the country have replaced physical campaigning with virtual efforts. Continue reading
Mar 26 WATCH: D.C. mayor criticizes proposed federal funding to address COVID-19 By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press According to the legislation, each state would receive a minimum of $1.25 billion in aid. Washington, D.C., however, stands to receive about $500 million. Continue reading
Mar 16 D.C. closes gyms, theaters, orders takeout only in restaurants By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Mayor Muriel Bowser says she is also placing local National Guard units on standby, but not actively deploying them yet. Continue reading
Sep 06 Watch 7:46 With newly expanded campus, Kennedy Center aims to make art an experience for all By Jeffrey Brown The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., is expanding its vision and offerings as it enlarges its physical footprint for the first time in its 50-year history. The institution hopes to showcase a range of… Continue watching