By Alejandra Mora Ortega Washington D.C. restaurants face economic and staffing problems depending on the Ward they reside in with the United States economy fluctuating throughout 2025 and 2026. “There...
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Residents of Anacostia struggle to access fresh and affordable food
By Faith Starchia The total number of full grocery stores in the district increased from 76 to 80 in 2025, with only one being placed in Ward 8, according to a report released by D.C. Hunger Solutions. Between Wards 7...
How the economy is shaping the way Gen Z approaches the college experience
By Lakeisha Waichungo When Kareen Gill first became a senior at American University, she was hopeful that with her undergraduate degree in political science, she would be able to secure a full-time job, or an internship...
Republican chefs serve politics over easy as Virginia race nears finish
Twenty-four American University students fanned out across Virginia to take the pulse of the commonwealth last weekend, just ahead of the closely watched gubernatorial race. The students in the Battleground: Virginia...
Obama shows up for Spanberger in governor hopeful’s last-minute rally of Va. faithful
Twenty-four American University students fanned out across Virginia to take the pulse of the commonwealth last weekend, just ahead of the closely watched gubernatorial race. The students in the Battleground: Virginia...
Amid economic uncertainty, a ‘solidarity economy’ grows in DC
Neighbors helping each other creates an economy built on kindness and community, not profit.
Out of the rabbit hole
In the wake of an increasingly mainstream movement promoting health misinformation, there are still ways to reach the believers.
A Michelin-star chef opens a store in Kalorama-Sheridan
Daniel Petita reflects on his career as he opens Kalorama Market
How U Street’s vibrant, legacy arts scene survives through gentrification
The African American Civil War Memorial is scheduled to reopen in July after undergoing renovations.
Joy as Resistance: Dance Parties Take on DOGE
While protests at Tesla showrooms have popped up in nearly every state, two women in D.C. have decided to approach the issue differently: with dance parties aimed at drawing attention to Elon Musk’s involvement in the...
