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Five Members of DC Fire and EMS to Take First Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine

Five first responders with the DC Fire and EMS will be among the first ones to receive the new COVID vaccine developed by Germany’s Biontech.

Independent Investigation Finds ‘Toxic Culture’ Claims at Metro Baseless

An investigation has concluded that reports of racial discrimination and sexual harassment at DC Metro were unsubstantiated.

DC Prioritizes Health Care Employees for COVID-19 Vaccine Shot

The District will receive 6,825 doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in the first batch, which will be used for health care workers.

Around 14 Percent of Coronavirus Spreads Tied to Restaurants Over Four Months

The DC government was able to trace a total of 15 outbreaks back to restaurants and bars from August 1 through November 26.

District Withdraws Funding From Nonprofits That Help Homeless

DC will cut funding from local organizations that offer services for people experiencing homelessness while COVID-19 cases surge in the area.

Audit Finds DC Paid More Than $72 Million in Settlements, Judgments Over 18 Months

The District of Columbia paid a total of $72.4 million as a result of settlements and judgements over the course of a recent 18-month period.

National Zoo to Send Giant Pandas Back to China in 2023

The Smithsonian National Zoo’s beloved giant pandas, Mei Xiang, Tian Tian, and Xiao Qi Ji, will move back to China at the end of 2023.

DC Bans High School Sports, Announces Stimulus Checks for Unemployed Residents

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that contact sports in high schools would be suspended due to the recent surge in coronavirus infections.