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DC Council to hold hearing on state constitution for city

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This undated file photo provided by the Maynard family shows Brittany Maynard, a terminally ill woman who decided to end her life early under an Oregon law. She died Nov. 1, 2014. The Catholic Church has called Maynard's decision to die "reprehensible" and said physician-assisted suicide should be condemned. (AP Photo/Maynard Family, File)

D.C. Council to consider right-to-die legislation

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times

Council member Mary Cheh, Ward 3 Democrat, said the residents' claims are flat-out wrong. "From the beginning, nearby residents who oppose the Idaho Avenue shelter have claimed that the ANC had to approve the legislation the council voted on. However, this misunderstands the process," she said. (Associated Press)

D.C. Ward 3 residents file lawsuit to block homeless shelter

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

Mayoral Candidate and Councilmember Vincent Orange (D-At Large) smiles before beginning a mayoral debate hosted by the Washington City Paper at the Black Cat on 14th St. in Northwest, Washington, D.C., Sunday, March 16, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Vincent Orange resignation throws D.C. Democrats into disarray

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

Rigged D.C. elections set up White to replace Orange

By Deborah Simmons - The Washington Times

Mayoral Candidate and Councilmember Vincent Orange (D-At Large) smiles before beginning a mayoral debate hosted by the Washington City Paper at the Black Cat on 14th St. in Northwest, Washington, D.C., Sunday, March 16, 2014. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

Vincent Orange to resign from D.C. Council

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

SodexoMagic wins contract to provide D.C. school meals despite past concerns

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (The Washington Times/File)

D.C. 12-week paid family leave, employee scheduling bills make some council members uneasy

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

Tracey Anderson, 26, restocks X-Box sets on opening day of a new Wal-Mart on Georgia Avenue in northwest D.C. on Dec. 4, 2013. (Associated Press) **FILE**

D.C. Council sidesteps work-schedule bill

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

A street vendor sells sweet snacks in Mexico City, Tuesday, July 5, 2016. A study published on Tuesday shows that Mexico's 8-percent tax on high-calorie snacks has been successful in reducing junk food purchases, but only by a small amount and only among poor and middle-class households. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)

Washington, D.C., school lunch vendor raises alarms

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

D.C. Council member Yvette Alexander (left), who was supported by Mayor Muriel Bowser, was lost her Ward 7 seat to Vincent Gray, the former mayor whom Miss Bowser defeated in 2014. (Associated Press)

Muriel Bowser allies lose at the polls in D.C. primary

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

Carol Schwartz, former Republican at-large D.C. District Councilwoman joins the two other leading D.C. Mayoral candidates meet face-to-face for their first debate at American University in Washington, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. The election will take place on November 4, 2014, to elect the Mayor of Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Whatever happened to conservatives, Republicans in D.C.?

By Deborah Simmons - The Washington Times

Ward 7 Council member Yvette Alexander said she has been in talks with the Regal Cinemas movie theater chain, which often partners with the TJX group, and owner discount stores T.J.Maxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls with regard to filling the more than 100,000 square feet of retail space at Skyland. (The Washington Times)

Council member Yvette Alexander touts development plan for Ward 7 in D.C.

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

In addition to lowering costs, D.C. Council chairman Phil Mendelson said his revision would meet Mayor Muriel Bowser's schedule for closing the former D.C. General Hospital, which has been used as a temporary homeless shelter for more than a decade. (The Washington Times) **FILE**

D.C. Council approves plan to close homeless shelter at D.C. General Hospital, build 7 smaller ones

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

In addition to lowering costs, D.C. Council chairman Phil Mendelson said his revision would meet Mayor Muriel Bowser's schedule for closing the former D.C. General Hospital, which has been used as a temporary homeless shelter for more than a decade. (The Washington Times) **FILE**

D.C. Council moves to revise Mayor Muriel Bowser’s homeless proposal

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

The poll of likely Ward 7 voters showed about 52 percent support for Mr. Gray and 23 percent for Yvette Alexander in the June 14 Democratic primary. (Ryan M. McDermott/The Washington Times)

Vincent Gray looks ahead to Ward 7 D.C. Council contest, puts probe in rear-view

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

D.C. Council alters rules to allow Bernie Sanders on primary ballot

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks during a news conference in Washington on Dec. 15, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

D.C. City Council attempts to ban marijuana in private clubs

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times

In this July 7, 2014, photo, students at the University of Pennsylvania work with one of their RoboCup entries known as Nao at the school in in Philadelphia. While certainly fun to watch, organizers say the annual competition isn’t just about creating kicking machines. It is about teaching the fully autonomous robots to make quick, smart decisions while working together in a changing environment. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

Fast-food delivery robots coming soon to D.C.?

By Ryan M. McDermott - The Washington Times