Crosswalks murals designed by students and local artists are part of a public safety initiative.
After two decades and several unsuccessful attempts to build up the area, proponents of the largely unused site can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Some locals say crime waves are just a hazard of life in big cities.
Ready, Willing and Working opens live auction this week to fund employment programs and clean up DC neighborhoods.
Police say the violence represents a general increase in crime in the neighborhood, while some residents contend the shootings are indicative of crime in D.C. as a whole.
From over-the-counter hearing aids and cochlear implants to open captioning in movie theaters, the HLAA is pushing for public policies to address their needs.
With a change in leadership slated for early November, officials say the cemetery will build upon its legacy with a renewed focus on fundraising and inclusivity.
‘My community is on the chopping block’; Ward 6 residents concerned about redistricting
Community organizations in Capitol Hill and Southwest Washington have banded together to help students struggling with distance learning. During a pandemic that has disproportionately targeted low-income students of...
Since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March, restaurants have had to adapt to the growing set of health and safety guidelines designed to protect workers and patrons against the virus. In Washington...
With more and more Americans staying and working from home, many have opted to have their food, clothes, and other items delivered to their doorstep. Unfortunately, some residents in Capitol Hill never get to see them.
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