Residents and businesses are voicing their excitement as they prepare for The Wharf’s holiday boat parade Saturday.
Despite the recent shooting of two National Guard soldiers late last month, hundreds attended the National Christmas Tree lighting last night in Washington, D.C. Guests of the event dismissed safety concerns, focusing on the opportunity to attend...
Many counties in the state lack enough physicians to meet basic needs. Leaders say workforce barriers are leaving rural residents behind.
Metro has rolled out new app-based bike lockers at Foggy Bottom and Eastern Market, giving cyclists a cheaper and more secure parking option. Riders welcomed the upgrade but said the system’s impact will depend on how quickly it expands — a timeline...
After a successful pilot, DDOT is looking for ways to expand the recent driver training program, which ended earlier this year. The partnership between four area high schools, Vision Zero, and Dexterity Driving School saw over 120 students gain...
Amit Peled is showing the DMV area how classical music can be performed in a relaxed way.
Rose Park Winter Market Night is approaching, but the park’s trash crisis remains unresolved.
The county opened the first of five new bus rapid transit lines in 2020. The next won't open until 2028.
Ella Vaughn made waves at the Opera for Peace academy that took place in the French Embassy in November.
Safeway is the only grocery store in the neighborhood, and the lack of alternatives is driving some residents out of the area to shop. But a remedy is coming now that Streets Market has announced plans to open a...
A major H street establishment warns the end of the DC Streetcar could derail H Street’s momentum, even as Metro offers reassurances with bus options and DDOT frames the shutdown as a budget decision.
D.C. is phasing out its temporary streatery program, and many U Street restaurants are tearing down their setups entirely — potentially eliminating one of the few accessible gathering spaces available.
As the Dupont Circle Holiday Market returns for its second year, vendors say the seasonal event provides crucial revenue during their slowest months and helps draw foot traffic back to neighborhood streets.
Mariposa Garden made strides this year, having more volunteers, more plants, and more events than in previous years.
The DowntownDC Holiday Market is kicking off on Nov. 21 with a 70% diverse vendor lineup. For small shops like Mahogany Books and Eliana Curated, the market has become a crucial boost in visibility and revenue.
George Smith was among 24 American University students who fanned out across Virginia to take the pulse of the commonwealth ahead of the 2025 elections for their class, Battleground: Virginia. George, a citizen of the...
Although the government shutdown, the longest in history, may end soon, food insecurity remains a long-term concern.
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