Approves full $1.5 million Festival Fund request by mayor
Mayor’s office opposes elimination of Festival Fund
Black resident called ‘early pioneer’ for LGBTQ rights in 1880s
Similar bill died in committee in 2022
House Democrats join GOP in voting to overturn measure
Restores out representation, vows to advocate for ‘overlooked’ communities
Updated vote count confirms Ward 5 Council member beats incumbent Silverman
McDuffie leads Silverman for ‘non-Democratic’ at-large Council seat
Parker favored to win in Ward 5; Bowser, Mendelson expected to prevail
Rayceen Pendarvis honored at 35th annual run