Ahead of looming shutdown, VOA fights to be heard

A small group of journalists is fighting the Trump Administration to keep the Voice of America alive. Until March, the news service had broadcast continuously for 83 years, and reached 350 million listeners in...

Terrance Williams

2 days ago

Capitol Hill

Christmas trees at Brent Elementary School

Capitol Hill housing non-profit receives significant grant to combat homelessness

A $2.5 million gift propels Everyone Home DC into the New Year. The nonprofit wants to expand support for families facing housing insecurity and homelessness with the largest gift in the organizations history.

Nicholas Fogleman

December 12, 2023

Lawmakers doubt Justices will enforce their own ethics code

The Supreme Court just published its first-ever code of conduct after months of controversy. But ‘enforcement is a big problem,’ one representative said.

Dima Amro

Cameron Adams

November 15, 2023

D.C.’s medical cannabis overhaul

Changes in medical cannabis laws in D.C. are setting the stage for a potential revolution in the local cannabis industry. Experts are excited about these changes but express concerns with the new regulatory system's...

Nicholas Fogleman

October 24, 2023

Underpass development moves forward to connect Navy Yard, Capitol Hill

Difficulties with contractors held up progress to a small degree, but project managers expect to see construction by the end of the year.

Madeleine Sherer

October 24, 2023

Hundreds arrested on Capitol Hill during protest of Israel-Hamas war

Police loaded busses and vans with protestors after they were arrested for demonstrating inside a House office building.

Alex Angle

October 18, 2023

Bipartisan group of lawmakers hold vigil for Israel at Capitol

Members of the House show rare agreement in support of Israel.

Riley Ceder

October 12, 2023

DC Public Library’s fight against banned books

Capitol Hill businesses participated in Banned Book Week through events held by DC Public Library (DCPL).

Nicholas Fogleman

October 10, 2023

A bus drives past cars parked at an angle

8th Street priority bus lane proposal met with mixed reviews

In the historic Barracks Row district, a debate is brewing over a proposed priority bus lane on 8th Street SE. The bus project has garnered a variety of opinions from local business owners, residents and transportation...

Nicholas Fogleman

September 26, 2023