vaccines Dec 23, 2020
As members of Congress like Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have documented themselves getting the COVID-19 vaccine, many people are wondering why politicians get to cut the line ahead of health care professionals and other frontline workers. NBCLX’s Noah Pransky discusses both sides of the debate. Marvel Dec 17, 2020
Nurses fighting the coronavirus pandemic are the heroes in a new Marvel comic book called “The Vitals: True Nurse Stories.” Sean Ryan, a Marvel writer, and Amanda Belcastro, a registered nurse who was featured in the comic, joined LX News to talk about why scrubs are the new capes.
A U.S. House committee heard arguments Monday on making Washington, D.C., the 51st state, as leaders work to gain rights for the District’s more than 700,000 residents. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton advocated for H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, before the House Oversight and Reform Committee. “Congress can no longer allow D.C. residents to.
When asked what he would change as police chief, Contee said building relationships with community members was paramount. I think it s important to ensure that the community is part of that discussion on police priorities across different neighborhoods, Contee said.
Bowser made the announcement Tuesday at a press conference. The Washington Post initially reported the news.
Contee is expected to take over on Jan. 2. D.C. Councilmember and Chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety Charles Allen said details on the confirmation process will be announced in the new year. I will be looking to hear from the nominee not just about how the Department has changed during his tenure, but about where he wants to take the Department in the future, Allen said in a press release.
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On Jan. 28, the Capital Pride Alliance announced D.C.’s annual Pride celebrations will not return to business as usual in 2021. For the second year, the COVID-19 pandemic has halted June’s in-person Pride events, including the annual parade, as organizers try to limit the coronavirus’ spread. Still, the organization responsible for Capital Pride remains committed […]
A D.C. Council member’s car was stolen after she left it running while making a stop at a bakery in Northwest Thursday. Councilwoman Mary Cheh parked her dark blue Subaru Outback in front of Bread Furst in the 4400 block of Connecticut Avenue NW about 12:45 p.m. A dark-colored sedan drove past, stopped and a man got out. In.