As the Dupont Circle Holiday Market returns for its second year, vendors say the seasonal event provides crucial revenue during their slowest months and helps draw foot traffic back to neighborhood streets.
The Wash spoke to community members about safeguarding themselves from porch pirates and the problem often overlooked at the heart of the issue.
Debates intensified over a relatively small redistricting proposal, at times becoming muddled, confusing, and downright offensive.
After several traffic accidents across the city involving children, Dupont Circle residents are calling for drastic changes to improve street safety in their community.
Securing cannabis in Dupont Circle is simple. For those with a medical marijuana card, just head inside Natural Holistic Healing Center, flash your proof of a prescription for pot, select your favorite product and be on...
In October, the Black Fraternal Organization of Honduras became the 45th recipient of the Letelier-Moffitt Human Rights Award for being champions of human rights.
Dupont Circle had “significant” business turnover during the pandemic, with 25 closings and 10 openings in the last year and a half throughout the Business Improvement District.
Thousands flocked to participate in the 34th-year of D.C.’s legendary high heel race.
In November, Pepco broke ground on T Street to add a transmission line through the neighborhood as part of their Capital Grid Project. Due to improper construction techniques, residents now face nearly $1 million in...
In July, DDOT converted the 17th Street corridor to add an additional bike lane and room for streetearies as part of a continual project to make the street more friendly for all users. Despite the changes, many...
Sanitation companies say staffing shortages and an increase in household waste as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic is to blame.
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