When the images of thousands of people suffering outside the New Orleans Superdome and blanket-draped bodies of those who had succumbed to the heat and lack of resources were burning themselves into the American psyche...
Archive - March 20, 2020
Arrest Made in an Assault with Dangerous Weapon (Knife) and Burglary Two Offenses in the First District
March 19, 2020 Arrest Made in an Assault with Dangerous Weapon (Knife) and Burglary Two Offenses in the First District (Washington, DC) – Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's First District...
Suspects Sought in an Assault With Intent to Kill (Gun) Offense: 6200 Block of Dix Street, Northeast
Thursday, March 19, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Sixth District seek the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects in reference to an Assault With Intent to Kill (Gun) offense that...
Metropolitan Police Department Operational Adjustments During COVID-19
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) takes pride in professionally responding to crisis situations, and we will continue to do so throughout the current public health emergency. This is a...
Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) Offense: 1900 Block of Benning Road, Northeast
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department's Fifth District announce an arrest has been made in reference to an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Knife) offense that occurred on...
Viruses Don’t Discriminate
March 18, 2020 This week, President Trump stoked the flames of racism and discrimination against Asians and Asian Americans when he referred to COVID-19 as the “Chinese Virus.” This kind of shameful rhetoric spreads...
OAG Coronavirus Information Page
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) public health situation. This webpage contains information for District residents about their rights under District law, where to...
CONSUMER ALERT (COVID-19): New Emergency Protections for DC Residents
Click here to sign up for OAG's newsletter. This week, the D.C. Council took swift action to pass emergency legislation to protect District residents during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Among other protections...
DDOT Suspends DC Circulator Fares
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 (Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Government has modified its operations in order to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The District Department of Transportation...
Mayor’s Order 2020-048: Prohibition on Mass Gatherings During Public Health Emergency – Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Listen Monday, March 16, 2020 (Washington, DC) – Today, to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Mayor Muriel Bowser issued Mayor’s Order 2020-04: Prohibition on Mass Gatherings During Public Health...
Coronavirus Data Update: March 19
Thursday, March 19, 2020 (Washington, DC) – As of 8:30 pm on Thursday, March 19, the District’s coronavirus (COVID-19) data includes 32 new positive cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 71...
She is Zhariah
While D.C. may be famous for its historical landmarks, there have been a number of other notable aspects that have given D.C. it’s culture— music being one. D.C is home to some of the most prominent entertainers in the...