Dalia Catalan and about 130 others testified last week at a hearing hosted by the D.C. Council, sharing their stories and reasons to support or oppose the Universal Paid Leave Act of 2015.
Homeland Security Officials to Use More Social Media to Screen Refugees
The Department of Homeland Security aims to increase the use of social media significantly in the vetting process of refugees and visa applicants.
Washington’s Mayor Sets Plan to Close Troubled Shelter, Disperse Services
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Tuesday a plan to close the problematic D.C. General Family Shelter by 2018 by moving existing residents to smaller shelters with more services all over the city.
What’s In A Name: The Washington Professional Football Team
What’s in a name? A look at the Washington NFL team and the controversy surrounding its mascot.
One Million Veterans to be Focus of Federal Disease Research Project
Mega bio-bank under construction to study how genes affect veterans’ health.
African American Museum Kicks Off Countdown to 2016 Grand Opening
To kick off the year-long countdown to its grand opening, the museum hosted a three-night event last month to celebrate the anniversaries of three major milestones in African American history.
Washington Football in Fantasy and Reality
Washington’s NFL players can hurt you as a fan, and a fantasy football owner
Drones Are Cutting Costs for One Maryland Service
Corporate drone companies are lining up to register their businesses for possible profit.
Washington Leads the NFC East at 5-6???
At 5-6, Washington leads the NFC East. A Monday Night showdown against arch-rival Dallas looming large on the horizon.