Hundreds of people died of opioid overdoses in D.C. in 2020. Advocates and officials hope to continue providing support with treatment and check-ins afterward.
Sophie Austin
Sophie Austin
Adams Morgan neighborhood commissioners echo District-wide traffic fatality concerns
The neighborhood commission unanimously passed a resolution calling for DDOT to implement more safety measures as 2021 crash deaths surpass 2020.
LGBTQ+ groups want new DC LGBTQ Affairs director to be an ‘advocate for the community’
Three organizational leaders spoke to The Wash about what the office should prioritize following the mayor’s appointment of a new director.
Veterans, supporters push for DC statehood at Veterans Day march
The demonstration brought together dozens of veterans, officials and residents who marched seven months after the House passed a resolution supporting the cause.
Veterans, visitors reflect on what war memorials mean to them
Visitors to the Vietnam War, World War II and the Korean War memorials say younger generations should learn more about the country’s history.
Kayla Gallagher
Grand Central bar in Adams Morgan marks its first week running a sportsbook
The business became the first restaurant or bar in D.C. to obtain a license for sports wagering.
Residents await District decision addressing collisions along Connecticut Avenue
After four neighborhood commissions in D.C. passed resolutions in April that favored ending reversible lane system and adding bike lanes, DDOT has not publicly finalized a decision.
