Amanda Michelle Gomez
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Landlords Receive Federal Funds for Rental Assistance, Even When Tenants Live In Poor Conditions
Hemos publicado nuestra historia principal para julio en inglés y español. Para leerla en español, haz clic aquí. The translation was provided by Multicultural Community Service. On a muggy day […] → Read More
D.C. Council Weighs Revising D.C.’s Eviction Ban
D.C. Council to vote on a phased approach to the end of the eviction ban on Tuesday tying into the program STAY DC. → Read More
Seventy Percent of D.C. Adults Are At Least Partially Vaccinated
According to CDC data, D.C. met the White House goal of having 70 percent of adults partially vaccinated 20 days ahead of schedule. → Read More
D.C. Council Weighs Allowing More Evictions
Next week, lawmakers consider allowing landlords to file evictions against tenants over unpaid rent if they don’t receive housing assistance. → Read More
D.C. Residents Can Now Access Electronic COVID-19 Vaccine Records
A new website, myir.dc.gov, gives D.C. residents electronic access to their COVID-19 vaccine records. But everyone may not be able to access them yet. → Read More
D.C. Auditor Report Finds Swift Policy Action Slowed Spread of COVID-19
The auditor report finds that D.C. swiftly implemented more coronavirus policies than nearly anywhere in the country. → Read More
Non-English Speakers May Struggle to Navigate the Stay DC Application Process
Stay DC is designed to help residents pay rent or utilities, but non-English speakers may struggle to navigate the application process. → Read More
All D.C. Residents Over 16 Eligible For COVID-19 Vaccine Starting April 12
All D.C. residents 16 and older will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, April 12. Everyone is encouraged to pre-register in advance. → Read More
What Will Come of D.C.’s Rent Freeze?
Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto circulated legislation to limit the ban on rent increases, after the mayor’s group on the rent crisis couldn’t reach agreement on this issue. → Read More
Mayor Bowser's Rent Crisis Group Debates Eviction Moratorium
A group created to address the District’s rent crisis is finalizing a report that will propose changes to the eviction moratorium. → Read More
New Vaccine Site Contains Confusing Employment Verification Message
The District's new vaccine registration site tells some users employment verification is required when the city has repeatedly said it's using the honor system. → Read More
Public Health Emergency Extended to May 20
The D.C. Council granted Mayor Muriel Bowser authority to extend D.C.’s public health emergency and extended other protections. → Read More
Stop and Frisk Lawsuit: ACLU-DC Sues D.C. Police Over Data Again
The suit over stop and frisk data is part of a years-long legal battle to bring more transparency and accountability to D.C. police. → Read More
Mayor Muriel Bowser's Rent Strike Force Is Light on Tenant Advocates
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's rent crisis strike force is stacked with members representing interests of landlords and developers. → Read More
Teachers' Union Conflict With D.C. Continues, Students Return to School
D.C. files a restraining order against the Washington Teachers’ Union to prevent them from striking. The WTU president says it's “unnecessary” and “premature.” She is advising teachers to return to school on Tuesday. → Read More
Is It Time to Start Double-Masking?
Is it time to start double-masking? Cases have decreased, but the virus isn’t contained, and neighboring states have reported variant cases. → Read More
D.C. Mayor Extends Emergency Following Insurrection at Capitol
D.C.’s mayor extends the public emergency and MPD reports 68 arrests last night. → Read More
D.C. Statehood More Likely with Georgia Results
D.C. statehood becomes more likely if Democrats win both Senate seats in the Georgia runoff election. → Read More
74 Washingtonians Experiencing Homelessness Died in 2020
Of the 74 people in Washington, D.C. experiencing homelessness who died this year, 23 of those deaths related to COVID-19. → Read More
In Mount Pleasant, Fixing Balconies No One Uses May Push Owners Out
Mount Pleasant building 3060 16th St. NW's balconies need repairs. And the costs might force out low-income residents. → Read More