D.C. Council extends the curfew till April. Navy Yard residents question whether this is a fair public safety measure.
Safeway is the only grocery store in the neighborhood, and the lack of alternatives is driving some residents out of the area to shop. But a remedy is coming now that Streets Market has announced plans to open a...
After packing the court in protest of federal overreach, Free DC, a grassroot organization advocating D.C. statehood, is dialing up political pressure and building a resistance movement to reimagine a democracy through...
The 11th Street Bridge Park kicks off a go-go funky release party for its official song, “Take it to the Bridge,” at the Go-Go Museum in D.C.
Guard troops are shifting their focus from crime, and as their deployment is extended, they are looking for beautification projects to work on. Residents and D.C. leaders are wondering if collaboration legitimizes...
As Nationals fans celebrate the start of another baseball season, the streets of Navy Yard have already seen an increase in foot traffic. For nearby businesses, the boost is good for more than just atmosphere — it...
The National Navy Museum and Redbrick LMD have struck a deal to trade land parcels for a mutually beneficial development plan.
Bridges on the I-695 SE/SW Freeway need repairs, but residents can expect to see construction begin in 2026 at the earliest.
The Halloween-themed show allowed the school’s staff to take center stage.
Difficulties with contractors held up progress to a small degree, but project managers expect to see construction by the end of the year.
A small group of local businesses have banded together to create a new approach to safety. Could other areas in D.C. do the same? Navy Yard businesses say yes, but residents remain doubtful.
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