A second sobering and stabilization center is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Those who live in the area are questioning why they weren't included in the decision-making process.
The D.C. Council will consider bills to decriminalize unlicensed street vendors and create a vending zone in Columbia Heights. The measures have been introduced by Ward 1 Councilmember Brianne Nadeau.
Hispanic restaurants in Columbia Heights are still reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and owners are hoping to capitalize on Hispanic Heritage Month as one way to attract customers. These owners know that...
Upwards of $1000 worth of cash and several phones were stolen from Mobile X, a phone repair shop, the owner said.
This shooting marks the second act of gunfire at the Metro station in the past two weeks.
A park cleanup day in Columbia Heights led by the Baha’i Institute reminds community members of the importance and need for service.
EL Studio welcomed around 100 ‘alley-hoppers’ to the neighborhood, allowing them to tour three different alley spaces, including one soon-to-be developed by its team.
Columbia Heights residents weigh in on the proposed D.C. law that would mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for students. Eight Columbia Heights residents interviewed by the Wash are in favor of the D.C. bill.
Residents will have to find new rental assistance options as pandemic era protections end, adding to existing problems of financial dilemmas and language barriers.
The District has seen an increase in strangulation related to domestic violence during the pandemic as programs like House of Ruth receive more calls for help from people than years before.
The “Civic Plaza For All” initiative was meant to bring activities to Columbia Heights, but is now being redesigned after organizers voiced safety concerns and a lack of communication among government agencies.
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