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District Increases Minimum Wage Starting July 1

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the minimum wage in the District is increasing to $16.10 from $15.20 per hour effective July 1.
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Police Release Images of Suspect in DC Juneteenth Shooting

DC police have released photos of a suspect in connection with a mass shooting that resulted in the death of a 15-year-old.
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DC Lifts Need of Doctor’s Recommendation for Medical Marijuana Access

The DC Council passed a bill on Tuesday, allowing patients over the age of 21 to access medical marijuana without a doctor's recommendation.
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Metro Transit Police Set to Wear Body Cameras By Next Year

Metro Transit Police officers will start wearing body cameras after receiving around $905,000 from the Department of Justice.
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DC Monkeypox Vaccination Appointments Scheduled Within Minutes

All monkeypox vaccine appointments in the District filled in less than half an hour after they became available on Monday, June 27.
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DC Housing Agency Sued for Discrimination Against People With Disabilities

Many DC residents with disabilities have been forced to wait up to 10 years for housing by DC Housing Authority, according to a new lawsuit.
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DC Residents to Get Help for Homeownership Via $50 Million Fund

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser has launched a $50 million program to provide financial assistance to residents struggling to become homeowners. 
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District Puts Vacant Buildings in Use for Local Artists of Color 

DC has launched a program that allows artists of color to create artworks on vacant and blighted buildings across the city.
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