Community members gathered at the corner of 14th and Irving St. Northeast in remembrance of 5-year-old Allie Hart, who died after being hit by a car while on her bicycle earlier this year.
Hanna Holthaus
Hanna Holthaus
Redevelopment plans moving forward for Bruce Monroe, Park Morton public housing units
Park Morton residents have been moving out of the complex for over a year in preparation for the redevelopment proposed over fifteen years ago.
Alleyway development project comes to Columbia Heights
EL Studio welcomed around 100 ‘alley-hoppers’ to the neighborhood, allowing them to tour three different alley spaces, including one soon-to-be developed by its team.
Veteran groups question success of VA suicide prevention campaign
Starting before Veterans Day, the campaign is an effort to expand and improve the Department of Veterans Affairs’ mental health resources, vet support groups say.
Keely Bastow
Pandemic rental assistance program ends, local resources left to fill gaps
Residents will have to find new rental assistance options as pandemic era protections end, adding to existing problems of financial dilemmas and language barriers.
Security issues delay community project, organizers search for permanent solution
The “Civic Plaza For All” initiative was meant to bring activities to Columbia Heights, but is now being redesigned after organizers voiced safety concerns and a lack of communication among government agencies.
DC requires COVID-19 shot for student-athletes, officials unsure of effects on participation
The city will continue hosting free vaccination clinics and encourage students to get the shot in time to comply with the new mandate.
