A gas leak forced evacuations in Brightwood Park this evening, with Fire and EMS, Metro Police, and Washington Gas managing the scene overnight.
Samantha Eley
Samantha Eley
World Pride planning kicks off for 2025
World Pride in 2025 will feature international versions of events familiar to attendants of annual Pride celebrations.
More open pedestrian spaces are coming to DC’s busiest areas
This blocked off U-Turn south of Dupont Circle is part of an effort to bring more safe, open spaces to busy areas of D.C.
For Virginians, voting in person is more convenient
Volunteers from both parties handed out sample ballots and directed voters outside a local high school. In Virginia, voters indicate voting in person on election day is more accessible than early voting or doing so by...
D.C. voters to decide how to compensate tipped workers
D.C. voters have a second opportunity to vote on how to compensate tipped workers this election day. If passed, Initiative 82 would steadily increase the minimum wage of service workers to match that of non-tipped...
Sports betting grows into neighborhoods
Washington, D.C. bars are hoping the draw of sports betting will help revive the city's shrinking club scene
Location of new Amazon grocery store raises questions
A new Amazon grocery store is coming to Dupont Circle, despite historic need in low income areas.
