Delia Goncalves
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Washington, DC, United States
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'It looks like it's about to implode' | Some DC neighbors fear blighted property could collapse
They say after years of complaints, District agencies finally responded after a gas leak. → Read More
'Oh, you live in the Jimmy Carter houses!' DC residents reflect on Carter's legacy after he helped build their Habitat for Humanity homes in 1992
President Carter and former first lady Rosalyn helped build 10 homes on Benning Road, SE. → Read More
'I am God' | Court docs give more insight into deadly shooting at Potomac Ave. Metro Station shooting
Isiah Trotman, 31, is accused of shooting multiple people before killing a Metro mechanic who tried to step in. → Read More
'No real plan' | DC activist calls for more consistency and accountability to address youth violence
A complaint often heard community members and councilmembers after high-profile shootings is there are not enough activities to keep kids off the streets. → Read More
New Maryland governor creates Department of Service and calls for marijuana possession charges expunged
Gov. Moore released $69 million in pre-approved funds tied up the previous administration and signed two executive orders on his first day on the job. → Read More
Fans take home pieces of RFK they now consider family heirlooms
Three fans made a pilgrimage back to the old RFK Stadium. It was more than just a walk down memory lane. → Read More
DC Council votes to tax tourists 1% for hotel rooms – in an effort to boost tourism
According to Destination D.C., the tax will amount to $1 more per $100 spent by visitors. → Read More
DC approves making buses free, but what happens next?
The Metro for D.C. Amendment Act of 2022 was unanimously passed Tuesday by the DC Council. → Read More
DC Council walks back monthly Metro stipend, to vote on Mayor's plan to rebuild Housing Authority Board
The "Metro for all" proposal is one of 54 bills before the Council Tuesday. Another big talker is the Mayor’s plan to rebuild the dysfunctional DC Housing Authority → Read More
'We can do this': DC Housing leaders say they can fix problems in public housing by March
DCHA submitted its response to the scathing HUD report that described the agency as among the worst in the nation. → Read More
'That suit we give a woman, that’s a life jacket'
The non-profit has been serving D.C. women for 20 years giving them the tools they need to get back to work by offering computer training and other free services. → Read More
Tentative contract agreement reached to provide DC teachers raises
The deal includes a 12% raise over four years, paid benefits and a 4% retention bonus. → Read More
Initiative 82 means a pay raise for tipped workers in DC
The initiative will be slowly rolled in starting next year. → Read More
Embattled interim director defends herself and the Office of Unified Communications
When asked if she would apologize to the families Holmes replied, “Of course. I think what’s more important to these families is that we get it right next time." → Read More
DC Superior Court down 14 judges as council moves forward with rewrite of criminal code that could impact courts
Many stakeholders agree the current code is in desperate need of updating but Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Police Chief Robert Contee said they opposed about 5% of it. → Read More
Gangsta Gardener leads march to promote food equity and urban gardening
Ron Finley brought his global movement to D.C. on National Food Day. → Read More
'Need to expose these contractors' | DC homeowners rally against developers they say destroyed their houses
Mamie Preston's fight for a safe home continues after 5 years, as a group of homeowners in similar situations plan a collective action to protect their properties. → Read More
'I'm tired of crying' | HUD works to keep another DC landlord accountable for safe and sanitary homes
One week after scathing audit into DC Housing Authority, HUD works to hold another DC landlord accountable for its section 8 apartments at Atlantic Terrace in SE. → Read More
'I'm disappointed' | DCRA officially split into 2 agencies, Mayor appoints top 2 leaders of DCRA to run new departments
DCRA officially split into two October 1. The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) and the Department of Buildings (DOB). → Read More
New DC housing director answers to filthy, dangerous conditions inside some public housing units
Brenda Donald was brought in to fix the agency and address neglected properties. Meanwhile, the Attorney General filed a discrimination lawsuit against the agency. → Read More