D.C. set a six-year goal to build 36,000 units by 2025, 12,000 of which should be affordable. So far, the city is on track to achieve this. But some advocates are still dissatisfied.
RFK Stadium in Southeast D.C. is still standing after five years of being abandoned. There is a new plan in place for demolition, but residents are hoping it will transform into something new to revitalize their...
Good Food Markets aims to bring grocery stores to low income neighborhoods, but has faced obstacles both before and during the coronavirus pandemic.
Bread for the City will offer medical, dental and vision care services east of the Anacostia River for the first time in its history.
A recent political decision has made access to medical care increasingly more difficult for the Southeast D.C. community.
The books' topics range from toxic masculinity to grief. The authors said they hope their books inspire younger children.
The museum is hopeful the renovations will help carry its mission to serve the community in telling stories of everyday people who have shaped the city’s history.
The two were taken to an area hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Both are in stable condition, a police spokeswoman said.
As 150,000 residents in Wards 7 and 8 continue to share one hospital, telehealth could provide access to much-needed care in other parts of the city.
Community members emphasize the importance of government funding for families 'East of the River' in the areas of housing, education and violence prevention
The D.C. Council is considering imposing an excise tax on soda and sugary drinks that could raise the price of a two-liter Coke by $1. But residents in Anacostia say the current price of a soda is already too high.
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