Many counties in the state lack enough physicians to meet basic needs. Leaders say workforce barriers are leaving rural residents behind.
Metro debuts new bike lockers at two stations, with more expected through 2027
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...
District eyes additional resources to equip teen drivers
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...
Amit Peled and his story to performing Mozart in Jeans
Amit Peled is showing the DMV area how classical music can be performed in a relaxed way.
Georgetown residents push to fix Rose Park trash crisis
Rose Park Winter Market Night is approaching, but the park’s trash crisis remains unresolved.
Here’s where Montgomery County’s public transit expansion stands
The county opened the first of five new bus rapid transit lines in 2020. The next won't open until 2028.
Twenty years old and performing on big stages
Ella Vaughn made waves at the Opera for Peace academy that took place in the French Embassy in November.
Southwest residents want more room on the table for fresh produce
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...
H Street corridor’s biggest draw laments the DC Streetcar’s last ride
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.’s new outdoor dining rules aim at accessibility. Will they deliver?
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.
Dupont holiday market offers local businesses lifeline during slow season
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’s 2025 success foreshadows future growth
Mariposa Garden made strides this year, having more volunteers, more plants, and more events than in previous years.
At DowntownDC’s Holiday Market, vendors drive profit as foot traffic rebounds
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.
Democracy as theater: A Brit’s week on the Virginia campaign trail
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...
Communities step up amid food security uncertainty
Although the government shutdown, the longest in history, may end soon, food insecurity remains a long-term concern.
Free yard sale in Montgomery County builds a sense of community
When people gather in the parking lot of Rachel Carson Elementary School Nov. 30 with cars full of unwanted treasures, they won’t just be exchanging goods; they will be building relationships.
After 12 years, Right Proper is still getting it right
Right Proper Brewing Co. is expanding again with a new location opening in Eckington next spring. At current capacity, Right Proper brews and distributes about 5,000 barrels of beer per year. The new 5,500 square foot...
New food hall set to open in Cleveland Park
Wonder, a food hall, is coming to Cleveland Park, with a grand opening expected on Dec. 4.






