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Gray Signs Bill Promoting Hiring of District Residents

  Gray Signs Bill Promoting Hiring of District Residents Photo by Eric Gilliland At his weekly press conference earlier today, Mayor Vince Gray signed into law a bill that strengthen’s the city’s “First Source” law requiring government-assisted projects to fill … Continue reading

Online Gambling: A Good Bet for D.C.?

What’s your iGame — Texas Hold’em Poker, Black Jack, Bingo? Or maybe it’s E-Scratch, a virtual way to scrape your way to winnings. If you live in Washington, D.C., this may not just be an “iDream” and you could soon … Continue reading

Councilmember Michael Brown Pays ANC 6B A Visit

Councilmember Michael Brown Pays ANC 6B A Visit  by Larry Janezich  The highlight of last Tuesday night’s ANC 6B meeting was the appearance of At-Large DC Councilmember Michael Brown, who wasted little time in claiming credit for keeping Hill East … Continue reading

WAPO- Michael Brown pushes back at gambling critics

Posted at 11:17 AM ET, 09/19/2011 Michael Brown pushes back at gambling critics By Mike DeBonis Brown, in a 2007 file photo. (RICKY CARIOTI – The Washington Post) D.C. Council member Michael A. Brown (I-At Large) has been under a … Continue reading

HURRICANE SHELTER HOTLINE 1-800-535-7252

If you see people out on the street this weekend who are homeless or displaced due to Hurricane Irene, please encourage them to go indoors during the hurricane.  All homeless shelters will be open from Fri 7pm thru Mon 7am … Continue reading