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DC Bill to Decriminalize Sex Work Halted for This Year

A bill aiming at decriminalizing commercial sexual exchanges between adults in the District of Columbia has died for the time being.

DC Landlord to Return $1.1 Million to Tenants for ‘Inhumane’ Conditions

Sanford Capital, LLC, is forced to return more than $1.1 million in rent payments to their 155 tenants who lived uninhabitable conditions.

DC’s Proposed ‘Soda Tax’ Prompts Beverage Business to Take Action

The American Beverage Association reportedly started campaigning against the D.C. Council’s efforts to introduce an additional tax on sodas and sugary drinks.

Mayor Bowser Nominates Ex-Deputy Who Works at Amazon for Events DC

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has nominated Brian Kenner, former Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development who is currently working at Amazon, to fill a vacant seat on the Events D.C. board of directors.

Couple Has Gift Certificate from 1969 Wedding Validated at DC Store

A Washington, D.C. store validated a Maryland couple’s gift certificate they received for their wedding 50 years ago as a nice gesture on their anniversary.

DC to Get Additional Parking Officers for Better Bike Lane Safety

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced on Tuesday that she was mobilizing 26 new Parking Enforcement Officers (PEO) in order to step up bike lane safety, particularly to deal with vehicles blocking bike lanes.

Metro Transit Police Had to Shoot Deer on Tracks Between Stations

A deer that was spotted wandering onto the tracks between the Takoma and Fort Totten Metro stations in D.C. was shot and killed by Metro Transit Police on Sunday.

DC to Have Hundred Parking Corrals for Dockless Vehicles

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will install 100 parking corrals for dockless vehicles, along with creating dismount zones around the city.