The operating hours of the recently reopened Zoo Loop Trail in Rock Creek Park has prompted complaints from the community — and D.C.'s own congressperson. Safety issues are at the forefront of both the zoo and the...
Ileana Garnand
Ileana Garnand
Without Roe v. Wade, local abortion funds face new challenges
Demand for some abortion funds in D.C. and Maryland is expected to double after this summer’s loss of constitutional abortion protections. Clinics and researchers say the resource is more essential to patients than ever.
Man severely injured after rescue from atop Union Station train
First responders rescued a man with life-threatening injuries from the top of a train near Union Station after he came into contact with an electrical wire. The victim was trespassing and has been transported to a local...
New street art project will bring endangered animals to northwest DC
The neighborhoods of Woodley Park and Cleveland Park are slated for a new public art project centered on endangered animals. Organizers hope it will highlight their connection to the National Zoo and become a hub for...
Does a DC law give university students time off to vote?
While the District passed a law giving students the right to an excused absence to vote in 2020, it’s unclear if the legislation applies to college students. University staff and students alike say the time off would...
Maryland’s vote to legalize marijuana could impact racial injustice
A constitutional amendment legalizing recreational cannabis is on the ballot, with polls showing large support. Advocates hope it will fight disproportionate impacts on racial minorities but some say it may not do...
‘Cleveland Park needs a coffee shop’ movement gains steam
A movement to bring a coffee shop to cafeless Cleveland Park is gaining steam on social media and among local politicians. With vacant lots and plenty of demand, community members say all the neighborhood needs now is a...
Wardman site can still help city’s affordable housing goals, advocates say
The redevelopment of the Wardman Park Hotel has become a point of controversy in the community. As Woodley Park readies for 900 new apartments across two buildings, some advocates are fighting to make them more...
DC woman advocates for suicide barriers on Taft Bridge
For one Woodley Park resident, the pursuit to reduce suicides on the Taft Bridge is personal. With support from some local officials, she is prepared to pursue the project for as long as it takes.
