Columbia Heights voters say they care about a number of issues from teens on e-bikes and foie gras to President Trump and the National Guard.
Each health center meets the varying needs of each community by providing different services.
Despite regular maintenance under the SafeTrack plan, a cracked rail in Columbia Heights forced trains to single-track and put commuters behind on Monday.
Violent crime is all too common in Columbia Heights. This group hopes to change that.
Just below the surface, the District is hiding hundreds of fallout shelters. But in a pinch, could you still use one?
Solutions are being developed for the increase in student safety complaints in Ward 1.
Residents gathered at Lamont Plaza on Saturday to reclaim rent control.
MPD reports that violent crime is down, but in Columbia Heights, residents and business owners are still feeling the impact.
115 police officers to be granted overtime due to shootings in Columbia Heights.
The District Department of Transportation is right in the middle of a multi-million dollar street improvement project along 16th St. aimed at improving bus ridership, on-time reliability and increased pedestrian safety ...
2019 is on track to meet or exceed last year’s 194 reported hate crimes. Law enforcement, community groups and government agencies are working to stop that before it happens.
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