New Restaurant Aims to Bring Life Back to D.C.’s Chinatown

Chinatown, what now is called China Corner, is experiencing gentrification. Some small businesses are closing or being forced to vacate due to major projects, drawing the Asian community away. However, other...

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At DowntownDC’s Holiday Market, vendors drive profit as foot traffic rebounds

The DowntownDC Holiday Market is kicking off on Nov. 21 with a 70% diverse vendor lineup. For small shops like Mahogany Books and Eliana Curated, the market has become a crucial boost in visibility and revenue.

November 18, 2025

Capital One Arena set to wrap up Phase 1 of renovation

Capital One Arena is preparing to wrap up the first phase of its multi-year renovation, setting the stage for a more visible and construction-heavy next phase.

November 4, 2025

Federal law enforcement leaves Chinatown uneasy

Some residents and business owners in Chinatown say trust in local law enforcement has changed even though the federal surge has ended.

October 7, 2025

Chinatown leaders push for expanded drug free zones

While police note the tools are no cure-all, residents say the neighborhood feels safer than it did two years ago.

September 23, 2025

Chinatown loses another legacy business as Momiji shuts down

Momiji Restaurant will close as redevelopment reshapes the neighborhood.

September 16, 2025

At Wah Luck House, Chinatown community takes care of its own

The adult day care center at the Wah Luck House gears up for its official opening next month while doubling down on care services.

Vanessa Montalbano

December 7, 2021

‘A zest to continue:’ DC’s Chinatown challenges narratives of its decline

Surviving in Chinatown was already difficult for small businesses, but now owners face a new roadblock: being told they’re not authentic enough.

Vanessa Montalbano

October 19, 2021