In today’s rundown: Encouraging homeownership in Ward 8. More D.C. residents could face homelessness as an emergency rental assistance fund runs out of money. And a lawsuit from a radio personality takes on the local gender wage gap.
— In “Black Homeownership and ‘the American Dream’ in Ward 8,” DCentric.com takes a look at D.C. Council member Marion Barry’s efforts to encourage homeownership in Ward 8 by banning the construction of apartment buildings. Would the plan work and would it benefit residents? DCentric looks at several points of view.
— Bread for the City tells the story of a resident who was able to stay in her home thanks to D.C.’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). But with ERAP nearly out of funds, many residents could face eviction and homelessness.
— Local radio host Rane is suing WPGC and CBS Radio for wage discrimination after she learned that she was making significantly less money than her male co-host. TBD.com has the details of the suit.
