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the-district1 hour ago•46 min saved

DC condos blame Gordon Ramsay burger joint for stinky air in their building

Residents atop Gordon Ramsay Street Pizza and Gordon Ramsay Street Burger in Philadelphia? Wait DC—Penn Quarter in Washington, DC—report greasy odors and possible air-quality issues they blame on the venting system from the Gordon Ramsay spots. The restaurant denies being the source, and the landlord/restaurant dispute who is responsible, while condo association seeks access to inspect vents. The story centers on odors, health concerns, and a feud between residents and the restaurant over environmental complaints in upscale condos.

via The Washington Post|

#air-pollution #celebrity-chefs #home-life

the-district1 month ago•22 min saved

Smoke from Canadian wildfires blankets Washington, triggering health warnings

Washington, D.C. was enveloped in smoke from wildfires in Minnesota and Canada, prompting health advisories urging children, the elderly, and people with heart or lung conditions to stay indoors and limit outdoor activity as air quality reached very unhealthy levels.

via The Washington Post|

#air-pollution #air-quality #district-of-columbia

the-district1 month ago•16 min saved

Pro-Algae Protest at Reflecting Pool Turns Absurdity Into a Message

A Washington, D.C. protest by Team Algae uses humor and outrageous visuals (neon-green hair, chants like “Let’s grow algae”) at the Reflecting Pool to spotlight concerns with President Trump’s Reflecting Pool project, drawing media attention while authorities clean up the algae.

via The Washington Post|

#algae-plants #donald-trump #national-mall

the-district3 months ago•23 min saved

DC police misclassification scandal: 13 officials face firing after internal probe

An internal affairs review of the DC Police Department found officials manipulated crime classifications to lower reported crime, including a sergeant recategorizing thefts as lesser offenses or lost property. The 554-page report cites about two dozen additional potential reclassifications and has led to 13 top officers facing termination, with the department under federal scrutiny. While investigators criticized leadership, there’s no evidence former chief Pamela A. Smith ordered misclassification; reforms are being implemented under interim leadership.

via The Washington Post|

#crime-statistics #district-of-columbia-government #internal-affairs

the-district4 months ago•21 min saved

DC to issue refunds for Ticketmaster purchases after Live Nation settlement

The District reached a $9.9 million settlement with Live Nation over alleged deceptive ticket pricing and fees, with refunds totaling up to $8.9 million expected for customers who bought tickets through Ticketmaster or Live Nation in the past decade.

via The Washington Post|

#consumer-protection-and-advocacy #junk-fees #lawsuits