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DC Council confirms city's first Black female police chief
The D.C. Council unanimously confirmed its new chief of police Tuesday. Pamela Smith is the first Black woman to be named permanent chief of the Metropolitan Police Department. “Our community understands the urgency to both drive down crime and build up MPD,” Mayor Muriel Bowser said in a statement. “Chief Smith hit the ground running in July, sharing her...
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DC mayor releases new sexual harassment policy
The new order comes after sexual harassment allegations against Mayor Muriel Bowser’s closest advisor. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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DC mayor revamps sexual harassment policy in light of John Falcicchio scandal
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser released a new sexual harassment policy for city employees Tuesday in the wake of the investigation into John Falcicchio, a longtime top aide to Bowser.
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DC breaks ground on affordable housing for seniors in Friendship Heights
As part of a larger commitment to financing affordable housing in each ward of D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser helped break ground on a 93-unit building in Upper Northwest. News4’s Mark Segraves shows what’s planned and where D.C. is in meeting its goal.
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Republicans urge DC mayor to rename Black Lives Matter Plaza
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gave her first public response to the letter in an interview with News4’s Mark Segraves.
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GOP lawmakers ask DC mayor to rename Black Lives Matter Plaza, citing ‘antisemitic' social posts
A group of Republicans in Congress are calling on D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to rename Black Lives Matter Plaza, saying BLM groups across the country and in the nation’s capital have made “pro-Hamas” comments on social media.
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DC mayor's crime bill would make changes on chokeholds, police chases
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Addressing Crime Trends (ACT) Now Act of 2023 would redefine what constitutes a chokehold by police, allow some vehicle pursuits by police and create new penalties for organized retail theft.
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DC mayor unveils bill aimed at cutting crime
Amid growing concerns about public safety in D.C., the mayor unveiled legislation aimed at reducing crime. News4’s Mark Segraves breaks down what’s in the bill and what reaction it’s getting so far.
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DC partners with HBCUs to create pipeline to local government jobs
The D.C. government is partnering with Howard University and the University of the District of Columbia to create opportunities for graduating seniors to pursue a government career. News4’s Dominque Moody spoke to students and university representatives about this new initiative.
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New deputy mayor seeking to jumpstart downtown recovery and lure Commanders back to DC
The selection of the new deputy mayor for planning and economic development comes as Bowser’s office seeks to repair its work culture image.
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Bowser names new economic development chief
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has tapped former Biden administration official Nina Albert to lead her efforts to jumpstart the downtown economy and get control of the RFK Stadium campus in hopes of luring the Washington Commanders back to the District. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Deputy mayor tells House committee DC is in crime ‘crisis'
Republican lawmakers took aim at D.C. crime again Thursday during a hearing in which they listened to testimony from crime victims and the city’s deputy mayor for public safety.
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DC deputy mayor testifies city is in crime ‘crisis'
The deputy mayor for public safety and crime victims testified during the hearing before a House subcommittee. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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DC educator who works with migrants named teacher of the year
Beth Barkley, a teacher at Cardozo Education Campus who is known for her work with migrant students, won the honor of D.C.’s teacher of the year. News4’s Mark Segraves spoke to her and her students about the accomplishment.
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Biden calls on federal workers to return to office
If you’re a federal worker that’s been working from home, you might have to return to the office soon. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Emergency crime laws take effect in DC with Mayor Bowser's signature
Three emergency crime and public safety bills are now law in Washington, D.C. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed the bills on Thursday afternoon. Earlier in July, the D.C. Council approved the bills, including a 12-1 vote in favor of Bowser’s proposal to make it easier for judges to hold adults and juveniles charged with violent crimes until their trial....
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Demolition begins at Wendy's in notorious ‘Dave Thomas Circle' intersection
Demolition began Wednesday at a Northeast D.C. intersection that has become infamous for how confusing and dangerous it is – and famous for its nickname.
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Mayor Bowser begins demolition of Wendy's at Dave Thomas Circle
Demolition of the Wendy’s at an infamous D.C. intersection known as Dave Thomas Circle began Wednesday. News4’s Mark Segraves reports on the improvements taking its place.
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DC mayor to kick off ‘Dave Thomas Circle' transformation
Construction will begin soon at the site of a former Wendy’s in the middle of a notoriously tricky intersection at New York Avenue and Florida Avenue NE. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports.
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Only on 4: New DC police chief talks about her plan
D.C.’s next police chief, Pamela Smith, said in an exclusive one-on-one interview with News4 that residents can expect to see her often. She spoke with News4’s Mark Segraves.