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Political bombshell in Michigan puts AU student reporters in the thick of the action

“That kind of adrenaline, trial-by-fire moment can never be replicated and gave me the greatest writing lesson of my life.”

A Promise of Homes, City of D.C. Still Sleeping Outside

D.C. Mayor-elect Janeese Lewis George will take office on Jan. 1 promising to build 72,000 homes and stop clearing homeless encampments across the District, as rising costs push more families out of their homes and onto the street.  On Monday...

Ultraconservative House Republicans blame midterms on GOP moderates, leadership

Members of the House Freedom Caucus urged Republicans to renew efforts to advance the party’s agenda before newly elected Democrats assume power in January.

Ward 8 wrestles with Poplar Point luxury wellness spa development

Does a working-class ward need a luxury wellness spa to bolster its residents, businesses, and surrounding community? Mixed opinions swirl about what that answer could be.

Southwest community concerned with lack of scooter enforcement at Wharf

The District Department of Transportation releases new regulations for scooters and bikes, and it promises more to come.

Capital One Arena junk-fee settlement: claim your cash by Dec. 4

If you bought food or drinks from a vendor at Capital One Arena last year, you may be eligible for compensation from a $4.5 million class action settlement. You have until Dec. 4 to claim your reimbursement.

‘Orchestra of construction’: the necessary evil for Dupont’s new deckover

Connecticut Avenue businesses have been impacted by ongoing construction, but they are hopeful for the new streetscape and deckover outside their front doors.

Takoma Park ushers in new youth soccer league

A new youth soccer league is coming to the city of Takoma Park as a long-running youth soccer program, Takoma Soccer, passes the torch.

Strathmore’s balancing act: Spotlighting local arts as national acts arrive

With the closure of the Kennedy Center, North Bethesda’s Strathmore has taken on a larger role in hosting national performing arts groups while continuing its commitment to spotlight and support Maryland artists and those in the greater D.C. area.

Wounded wallets spoke in election from Battleground Detroit to D.C.

Americans from Detroit to D.C. are feeling financially strapped. The 2026 elections brought affordability to the ballot box, and voters are hoping for relief.

Blue tsunami floods the midterms. Democrats call it a ‘patriotic moment’

Democrats celebrated a sweeping midterm victory, taking control of Congress and laying the groundwork for the 2028 presidential cycle following widespread public frustration with the administration

Midterms leave voters weighing nation’s future as red states shift blue

Voters from around the country and across the political spectrum are asking the same question: what kind of country will they leave behind?

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