Washington Metro Labor Market Sees Job Cuts but Steady Unemployment Rate at 2.9%
The Washington Metro area sees job losses and a steady unemployment rate, per the DOES. January 2024 reports show 38,600 job cuts, with a slight increase in the unemployment rate to 2.9%.
Mayor Bowser Promotes Financial Aid Programs for College-Bound DC Residents
Mayor Bowser encourages DC residents to apply for college tuition assistance programs such as DC Futures, DCTAG, and the Mayor's Scholars Undergraduate Program. These programs aim to reduce the financial barriers to higher education.
Nighttime Milling and Paving on Rhode Island Avenue NE Prompts Traffic Changes in DC
Nighttime milling and paving on Rhode Island Avenue NE in DC will start on March 11, 2024, causing potential traffic delays, with a three-phase project expected to last three days.
Washington D.C.'s Metro Unveils Tech-Enhanced 'Fleet of the Future' to Public on National Mall
Washington's Metro exhibits new trains and buses at the "Fleet of the Future Expo," featuring tech enhancements and zero-emission vehicles, open from March 20 to April 3.
Washington D.C. Faces Traffic Delays and Parking Restrictions During #FITDC HerStory 5K Run/Walk
D.C. braces for traffic due to the #FITDC HerStory 5K on Saturday, affecting roads like Pennsylvania Avenue. Emergency no-parking is in effect with potential delays and increased pedestrian traffic.
D.C. Attorney General Sues Former School Treasurer Over Alleged $19K Fund Misuse
Former treasurer Robynn Chandler-Mitchell of a D.C. parent-teacher nonprofit is sued for allegedly misusing $19,000 of the organization’s funds for personal expenses.
D.C. Business Coalition Urges Action on Violent Crime as City Faces Surge
D.C. business leaders urge lawmakers to tackle the rise in violent crime, after the death of a former elections member, stressing the need for better public safety measures.












