As D.C. approaches Election Day, concerns in Chinatown about public safety and homelessness are on the minds of residents and businesses.
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 businesses...
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.
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.
Some residents and business owners in Chinatown say trust in local law enforcement has changed even though the federal surge has ended.
While police note the tools are no cure-all, residents say the neighborhood feels safer than it did two years ago.
Momiji Restaurant will close as redevelopment reshapes the neighborhood.
The adult day care center at the Wah Luck House gears up for its official opening next month while doubling down on care services.
Surviving in Chinatown was already difficult for small businesses, but now owners face a new roadblock: being told they’re not authentic enough.
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Birchard Allen
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