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DC Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine Due to Rare Blood Clots

DC Health has urged vaccine providers around the city to suspend releasing appointments for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

All DC Residents Ages 16 and Over to Become Eligible for COVID Vaccine on April 19

Mayor Muriel Bowser said that residents 16 years of age and older will be eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19 starting April 19.

Lime Launches Shared Moped Service on District Streets

Lime has rolled out its shared electric mopeds in the District after it was given the green light by the DC Department of Transportation.

DC Health Launches 24/7 Hotline for Preventive Treatment of HIV

DC Health and Mayor Muriel Bowser started the District’s Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Hotline for people who may have been exposed to HIV.

New Tax Introduced on Sodas and Sugary Drinks in District

The DC Council saw a controversial new bill that would place a higher tax on sodas and other sugary drinks introduced on Tuesday.

DC Denied Being Part of FEMA’s Pilot Community Vaccine Center Program

The District has been denied entry into a pilot community vaccination center program by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Anacostia River Free Boat Tours Return Starting in April

DC's Department of Energy and Environment will resume free educational boat tours of the Anacostia River beginning Thursday, April 1.

DDOT to Repave Many Streets, Sidewalks This Year; Are There Any Near You?

DDOT is planning to start a repaving program in the coming weeks, and released a map of which streets, roads, and sidewalks are included.