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Wilderness Therapy Under Fire: Balancing Claims of Abuse with Advocates’ Calls for Reform

Wilderness therapy programs are under fire after allegations of abuse, highlighted by Paris Hilton’s congressional testimony and in recent documentaries. Advocates of these programs cite decades of research that show mental health benefits, while...

Montgomery County woman found dead during house fire – remembered as animal lover and thoughtful neighbor

Investigators have ruled the fatality accidental with damage to the home estimated to be around $300,000.

Drug and alcohol treatment facility slated to open in Columbia Heights, residents skeptical

A second sobering and stabilization center is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Those who live in the area are questioning why they weren't included in the decision-making process.

D.C. police report decline in anti-gay hate crimes

Local police report a decrease in bias-related crimes for sexual orientation despite recent investigations in Northwest D.C. Recent attacks in the Northwest D.C. area were perceived by many as an uptick in bias-related crimes. The Metro Police...

D.C. residents face competing priorities as historic preservation bill awaits congressional review

D.C.'s historic preservation initiatives preserve the city's architectural legacy and protect cultural landmarks. But what happens when the resulting rise in housing costs threatens to displace long-time residents of historic neighborhoods?

Rising rents, rising tensions: Alexandria’s housing crisis deepens

As rents continue to rise in Alexandria, the financial load on residents grows, pushing more households to the edge of eviction. Data from Alexandria city showed that Evictions in Alexandria are approaching pre-pandemic levels.  During the...

O’Malley’s last push for Social Security funding as waitlists grow

Customer service is at its worst point in Social Security’s 89-year history, says administration chief Martin O’Malley, in the first House SSA hearing for a decade.

New leadership, old problem: Alexandria’s persistent housing crisis tests first black female mayor, new city council

Residents feel hope amid a housing crisis as Alexandria continues to grapple with affordability and displacement

As tariffs loom, economists and consumers brace for impact

Economists predict an uptick in inflation if the tariffs that Donald Trump has proposed are enacted, prompting some consumers to stock up on goods now.

Organizations serving immigrants in the DMV prepare for a second Trump presidency

Amidst calls for mass deportation by the president-elect, organizations across the DMV prepare to support the immigrant community.

Educators anticipating changes during a second Trump administration

Across the country, school officials grapple with what the educational landscape may look like under President Trump's second term.

Tenleytown community staple Duane Foster reflects back on 50 years of life

Duane Foster feels his 50 years of age in his back, ankles and knees, but he also feels it in his outlook on life, his sense of self and in the rich community he’s found for himself.

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