Watch live now Oversight Hearing - Illegal Construction Enforcement https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2063

Tomorrow, 11:30AM Oversight Hearing - Illegal Construction Enforcement https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2063

Watch live now Performance Oversight Hearing - District of Columbia Public Library https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2097

Watch live now Performance Oversight Hearing - Department of General Services (Public Witnesses Only) https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2139

Watch live now Performance Oversight Hearing - Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (Government Only) - Department of Health Care Finance (Government Only) https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2125

Watch live now Performance Oversight Hearing - Real Estate Commission - Board of Real Estate Appraisers - Rental Housing Commission - Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commission https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2114

On this date in 1962, DC’s streetcars had their final day of service. Prior to that date, streetcars had served the District in one form or another since 1862.

Tomorrow, 2PM Performance Oversight Hearing - District of Columbia Public Library https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2097

Tomorrow, 9:30AM Performance Oversight Hearing - Department of General Services (Public Witnesses Only) https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2139

Tomorrow, 9:30AM Performance Oversight Hearing - Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (Government Only) - Department of Health Care Finance (Government Only) https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2125

Tomorrow, 9:30AM Performance Oversight Hearing - Real Estate Commission - Board of Real Estate Appraisers - Rental Housing Commission - Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commission https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2114

DC Public Schools will open two hours late on Thursday, January 29

Born 100 years ago today: Florence Pendleton, who served as DC’s Shadow Senator from the position’s creation in 1991 until 2007. She was a @HowardUniv graduate and a longtime @dcpublicschools administrator. She passed away in September of 2020.

Watch live now Performance Oversight Hearing - Child and Family Services Agency (Public Witnesses Only) - Office of Ombudsperson for Children (Public Witnesses Only) https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2115

On this date in 1922, the roof at the Knickerbocker Theatre (at 18th Street & Columbia Road in Adams Morgan) collapsed under the weight of 28 inches of snow, killing 98 people. The Post article from 1922 is unbelievably haunting; read it here: wapo.st/2Tipqcz

Watch live now Performance Oversight Hearing - District Department of Transportation (Public Witnesses Only) https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2113

Watch live now Performance Oversight Hearing - Office of Unified Communications - Board of Ethics and Government Accountability https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2089

And to anyone (everyone?) who missed the reference, "Fire in My Soul" was the title of our Warrior on the Hill's 2003 autobiography

Schools will again be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 1/28

While local elected officials & the media are sometimes at odds, we're really just one big family united in pursuit of the public good. Quality local journalism is essential to a well-functioning DC government. It must be maintained & strengthened as an institution—now more than ever.

Watch live now Markup - Promoting Parental Engagement at DYRS Act - Empowering Parents in CFSA Investigations Act - Child Abuse Investigation Multidisciplinary Team Certification Act https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2121

Watch live now Markup - Statutory Neglect Act - Youth Records Transparency and Oversight Act - Safe Pregnancy, Delivery, and Postpartum Care for Youth at DYRS Act - Strengthening Capacity and Transparency at DYRS Act https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2121

Watch live now Markup -Increasing Support for Grandparent/Close Relative Caregivers Act -Director of the Child/Family Services Agency Tanya Torres Trice Confirmation -Support, Opportunity, Unity, Legal Relationships (SOUL) Act https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2121

Watch live now Performance Oversight Hearing - Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (Public Witnesses Only) - Department of Health Care Finance (Public Witness Only) https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2123

Watch live now Hearing - One Front Door Act - Climatizing Our Overheated Living Spaces Regulation Amendment Act https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2062

Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday 1/27

On this date in 2011: Carmageddon (To those too young to remember, this running ice cream cone dude was to that storm what the tiara snow plow driver diva is to yesterday’s storm: an icon)

Watch live now Markup - Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Kayla Smith Confirmation Resolution - Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Rachel Gabbier Confirmation Resolution https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2131

Due to continuing inclement weather conditions, the DC Council will be operating remotely on Monday, January 26. Our physical offices will be closed to the public.

Please do not confuse Eleanor Holmes Norton’s decision today not to seek reelection with a decision to yield. She will not yield. Ever. #DCStatehood youtu.be/v0Su3uxBTy4

The sky is a hazy shade of winter

During the storm, if you are catching up on podcasts, check out this November conversation, relevant due to recent events

You can’t spell “tow” without “snow” OK, maybe you can. But please move your car regardless.

On this date in 1791, George Washington issued a proclamation that the ten mile square federal district be surveyed. Major Andrew Ellicott and Benjamin Banneker were hired for the job.

On this date in 1931, legendary local radio and TV talkshow host Petey Greene was born. Greene, a native Washingtonian, gave voice to so many District residents who did not feel represented elsewhere in the media. All who remember him consider him an icon. He is missed.

As the news covers people waiting in long lines to buy food & emphasizes we should stay in our homes until after the storm-please remember those among us without food, or homes, who will struggle most in the storm Hypothermia Hotline 311 Donate/Volunteer Spurlocal.com

Born on this date in 1933: beloved entertainer Chita Rivera. She was a native Washingtonian who grew up in this house on Flagler Place, NW. She passed away in 2024. We recognized her with a ceremonial resolution last year. Read it here: lims.dccouncil.gov/downloads/LI...

Watch live now Roundtable - Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Kayla Smith Confirmation Resolution - Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Rachel Gabauer Confirmation Resolution https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2087

On this date in 1791, George Washington appointed three commissioners (Daniel Carroll, Thomas Johnson, & David Stuart) to oversee the surveying, design, & building of the new “not exceeding ten miles square” federal capital. Benjamin Banneker & Andrew Ellicott did the survey work

On this date (and tomorrow’s) in 2016, #Snowzilla hit the DC area We’ll see what the weekend brings, but apparently, Mother Nature is feeling snow-stalgic! Share your #Snowzilla photos and memories here…

Watch live now Performance Oversight Hearing - Office of the Tenant Advocate @OTAatDC - Mayor's Office of Returning Citizen Affairs @ORCA_DC https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2099

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Watch live now Hearing - Teacher and Principal Retention [Government Witnesses] https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1943

Watch live now Oversight Hearing - Saint Elizabeths Hospital Operational and Safety Concerns https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2029

Tomorrow, 2PM Performance Oversight Hearing - Office of the Tenant Advocate @OTAatDC - Mayor's Office of Returning Citizen Affairs @ORCA_DC https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2099

Tomorrow, 10AM Hearing - Teacher and Principal Retention [Government Witnesses] https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1943

Tomorrow, 9:30AM Oversight Hearing - Saint Elizabeths Hospital Operational and Safety Concerns https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/2029

Watch live now Hearing - Teacher and Principal Retention https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hearings/1942

Happy Birthday to former At-Large Councilmember (2015-2023) Elissa Silverman!