Farewell to Tower of Power. Mayor Fenty held a ceremonial groundbreaking to start demolition and construction for the new, $99-million H.D. Woodson Senior High School. Upon completion in September 2010, the new school will be a community showplace for learning, recreation and the arts.
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A New Market. Mayor Fenty announced a $35-million tax increment financing package to redevelop the historic O Street Market in Shaw. The site will include 630 units of housing, including 80 affordable units for seniors, a hotel, garage and retail space that will include a new Giant grocery store.Read more >>
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Free Outdoor Movies.The DC Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting “Fun Family Films Under the Stars” through September at locations throughout the District. Movies will be family-friendly and run from 8:45-11 pm, and you can bring snacks, chairs and blankets.Read more >>
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Nickles Gets Nominated. Mayor Fenty has announced the nomination of Peter J. Nickles as Attorney General for the District of Columbia. Nickles has served as Interim Attorney General since January, and joined the Administration last year as the Mayor’s General Counsel.
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Supreme Court Ruling. The United States Supreme Court has ruled in District of Columbia v. Heller, a case challenging the District’s handgun ban. Although the Court found the ban unconstitutional, it will remain in effect until the Metropolitan Police Department issues regulations on the registration of handguns in the next few weeks. Read more >>
Action for Tenants The District has implemented new initiatives to crack down on owners of nuisance rental property in the District.Read More
Free Summer Meals The Office of the State Superintendent of Education has announced the start of its Free Summer Meals program, which runs through August 31.Read More
