Statement from @bikeboston.bsky.social, @streetsboston.bsky.social, and @walkmass.bsky.social about Louisa Gag, who was hit and killed by a driver today. Yet another life taken because our society and leaders refuse to address the destruction wrought by cars.
Mamdani's speech at the Knicks parade was easily the best I've ever heard at an event of that sort. I posted the whole thing on YouTube for your viewing pleasure. Highly recommended.
Mamdani Remembers Some Knicks Guys during phenomenal parade speech
YouTube video by Aaron Rupar
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Full statement of Scott Pelley after he's fired from CBS 60 Minutes, detailing the sort of corruption of journalism Bari Weiss has brought to CBS News:
Steven Rattner: Stocks usually track consumer feelings about the economy. The two have diverged sharply under Trump as corporate earnings rally and consumer sentiment craters.
Good morning, DC! We are back with the latest DC Economic and Revenue Trends Review for April 2026. Read it here: ora-cfo.dc.gov/publication/...
Don’t let your passport be the reason you stay home this summer. Stop by the Passport Acceptance Office at MLK Library and get travel-ready for your next adventure ✈️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/49e3maF
A safer intersection is on the way at 6th and A Streets SE, which @ddotdc.bsky.social plans to convert to an all-way stop. This is a long-overdue fix and will make the intersection safer & more predictable for everyone, whether you’re walking, biking, or driving.
🚨🚨🚨 AVOID the 9th Street Tunnel. The tunnel is closed southbound as DC Fire and EMS actively works a large vehicle fire involving a bus inside the tunnel.
BREAKING: We just won our antitrust trial against LiveNation and Ticketmaster. Live Nation has raked in billions in profits from an illegal monopoly that coerces venues, restricts artists, and exploits fans. This is a massive win in the fight for fairness for local venues, artists, and fans.
Rising prices, not increased sales, was the sole driver of restaurant sales tax revenue between 2019-2025 in DC. Read more: ora-cfo.dc.gov/blog/dc-rest...
👑It's the #TranspoBINGO Play of the Day (Thursday)!👑 Shoutout to @tamjguy.bsky.social for the winning move: 🚌Gratitude Round: thank a transpo hero — kneeling buses coming through for hauling area rugs home. Also very Mario Kart/transpo something weird on transit energy. #PlayYourWayThroughTheCity
We've made good progress on trash and recycling collection this weekend. We will resume the normal collection days for frontside and alleys.
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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At what point do we stop referring to what's happening as an "immigration crackdown"?
The New York Times@nytimes.com · 7mo agoAs the Trump administration escalates its immigration crackdown in Minneapolis, arrests and aggressive tactics by ICE and the Border Patrol, many seen on viral videos, have intensified the frustration and fear among residents, business owners and immigrant workers. trib.al/zVm2mk5
“.. Federal agents grab a woman to drag her away from her car, days after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Nicole Good, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.” @reuters.com
So if you are going to share, I'd appreciate it if you would share the original report. 4/4 www.newschannel5.com/news/newscha...
'This isn't your granddad's KKK.' Inside the hate group expanding its presence in Tennessee
They are the largest hate group in America, wrapping themselves in the red-white-and-blue of the flag, marching into the middle of American cities and claiming to be patriots.
newschannel5.com
In ORA’s latest blog post, we find that the District’s population is the second youngest among U.S. states with a median age of 34.9. Moreover, women outnumber men with 11% more women than men. Read more here: ora-cfo.dc.gov/blog/populat...
Funding for mental healthcare (and a range of other important services) for newly arrived refugees was eliminated by the Trump administration immediately upon taking office. Despite having a domestic purpose, it was in the foreign aide budgets they cancelled.
Rolling Stone@rollingstone.com · 8mo agoThe alleged shooter of two National Guard members was struggling with mental illness, his ability to support his family, and, according to an Afghan veteran who fought with him, his pleas for help to the CIA went unanswered.
DC folks, my friend’s dad is missing. Help get him returned safely home please! Be on the look-out and please share.
It might be easy to find things like this merely petty or superficial, but that would be a mistake. Demeaning, erasing or eliminating celebrations or acknowledgments of Black America is straight from Redemption playbook, and is intended to reinforce the racial hierarchy and signal its reinstatement.
National parks change prioritizes Trump birthday over days honoring Black people
Free entrance days at national parks no longer include MLK Day and Juneteenth.
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WORKER WIN: A construction company will pay $725,000 in restitution and penalties over wage theft. Christian Siding illegally misclassified more than 200 workers at 16 projects and failed to pay prevailing wages at 3 DC-funded affordable housing projects. In DC, what you earn is what you are owed.
After a decade of searching, Washington Improv Theater has found a permanent home in NoMa. The 10,700-square foot space will operate year-round and house a 110-seat theater along with seven classrooms. More on the move:
Washington Improv Theater Finds a New Forever Home
WIT has signed a 30-year lease on a 10,735-square-foot space in NoMa. The theater space is slated to open in January 2027.
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Atlas Brew Works new flagship location a 1/4 mile from the Anacostia Metro and across the Douglass Bridge from Navy Yard opens to the public tomorrow at 11a Massive at 24K SF, with Andy’s Pizza’s 13th location (free slice w/ pint this wknd). Huge patio +playground!) opens spring
Expired or unused prescription medications pose a public safety risk. Safeguard lives and protect the environment by participating in Take Back Day on October 25th. Learn more at https://www.dea.gov/takebackday
Since you're a part of our exclusive BlueSky club, we're basically besties. And besties share secrets... (((whisperss))) On October 13th, we're releasing tickets to a family Halloween event. Save the date and check back for the link next week. ⛵🎃🦇🌊👻
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well done @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social ! When people believe there are no consequences, they will continue to make our roads unsafe for vulnerable users.
Washingtonian@washingtonian.com · 11mo ago$620,000 in unpaid penalties. The District's attorney general says a dozen Maryland and Virginia drivers need to pay up.
New Carrollton customers! The P2 parking garage re-opens on Monday, September 8. With two garages available, you’ll enjoy a total of 3,593 parking spaces. 🚙 🎉 ➡️ Please be aware of potential delays and follow posted signs during this transition.
After the melée at @UnionStationDC_ on Wednesday 9/3, Amtrak police closed down US to minors, put up barriers and did ID checkpoints. Saw via NextDoor that minors were being harassed for walking around unaccompanied. And yet today, everything is seemingly back to normal 1/x
