Congress has developed a solid reputation as a group that does not work well together for legislative purposes. Based on a recent internal report, it’s not looking all that good for its employee base either. The much-anticipated “State of the Congressional Workplace” report (see PDF) is an overview of the employment climate on Capitol Hill […]
By Matt E. Stevens District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray has struggled with yet another issue with the residency of a potential nominee in his administration. The mayor announced September 21 that he would place Robert L. Mallett on the D.C. Board of Elections and Ethics, effectively running the three-member panel. This news did not […]
By Jeneba Ghatt A recent report revealed that the Washington, DC, metropolitan area has had one of the highest rent hikes in the nation. Bloomberg Business week assessed data from Axiometrics, a company that measures performance in the rental apartment sector, and came up with a list of the top 25 American cities where rents […]
Catch a glimpse of the rarest gem and most memorable encounter during our journey to Washington, D.C. as our program director Jeri Tolliver surprisingly spots President Barack Obama during a random street sweep en route to the MLK Memorial. It all happened so fast that we really couldn’t believe what (and whom) we had just […]
Urban news talk show host Lincoln Ware shares below his own account of what it was like to be onsite in Washington, D.C. at the MLK Memorial. In quite an overwhelming experience, there was so much to consider and reflect upon. Relive it all by checking out more photos of our big day out in […]
Our lucky winners of the MLK Memorial trip contest were elated to join us on the east coast this weekend and we’re here to help them share their story, their thoughts and their reactions to the entire experience. Hear from Michelle & Kelvin below. Let’s begin! We flew bright and early from Cincinnati to Washington, […]
EXCLUSIVE: THE LINCOLN WARE SHOW KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE A side view of the new MLK Memorial in Washington, D.C. near the National Mall. Urban news talk show host Lincoln Ware, program director Jeri Tolliver, staff and new friends of The Lincoln Ware Show have made it to Washington, D.C. safely and now we’re ready […]
The Lincoln Ware Show is getting ready to journey to Washington, D.C. this weekend with a very special group of guests as we prepare to experience the site of the brand new monument and memorial dedicated to the rich legacy and historic impact of the revered Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Lincoln Ware sends greetings […]
By Matt E. Stevens As quickly as District of Columbia Mayor Vincent Gray welcomed his newest deputy chief of staff, he saw her exit amid controversy over her voting and past business efforts. Andrea “Andi” Pringle joined Gray’s team along with new Chief of Staff Christopher Murphy earlier this month. The two were key hires […]
By Kenneth Mallory District of Columbia officials joined the Washington D.C. Chamber of Commerce and metro area business leaders to announce the creation of a voluntary hiring initiative to facilitate the employment of city residents by area employers. The “One City-One Hire,” initiative is designed to provide wage subsidies, tax-incentives, and job training by the […]
By Kenneth Mallory District of Columbia officials and U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood say construction of the District’s 11th Street Bridge Project shows how infrastructure investment produces jobs, and demonstrates how President Barack Obama’s American Jobs Act could put people back to work. D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, D.C. City Councilman Marion Barry, Terry Bellamy, director of […]
By Matt Stevens Washington, D.C., Mayor Vincent Gray has added some new and needed faces into the upper ranks of his office. He plans to restore the confidence of D.C. residents by bringing in District outsiders, a move that breaks with past traditions of local government. Gray announced the appointment of Christopher Murphy as his […]
