Beer at Right Proper Brewing Co. (Terrance Williams)

After 12 years, Right Proper is still getting it right

Right Proper Brewing Co. is expanding again with a new location opening in Eckington next spring. At current capacity, Right Proper brews and distributes about 5,000 barrels of beer per year. The new 5,500...

Terrance Williams

November 11, 2025

Shaw

Shaw Dog Park reopens with concerns over park access and cleanliness

After an April 2020 closure for construction of the new Banneker High School, the dog park reopened on Oct . 2. Yet some park goers say they can’t get in during the posted times and others are concerned about the gravel...

Grace Nardei

October 19, 2021

Shaw: How local officials are encouraging residents to make the sustainable switch

The D.C. policy agenda has pushed clean energy for more than 10 years. Now, local officials are pressing solar energy to encourage environmentally conscious consumption.

Caroline Cliona Boyle

October 5, 2021

Disabled residents worry about leaf collection rules, delays

Many residents with disabilities – and city employees working on disability issues in the District – are concerned that leaf collection this fall is inaccessible for many.

Kimberly Cataudella

December 1, 2020

Howard holds classes as usual on Election Day, disappointing opponents

American University and George Washington University canceled classes and gave employees paid days off on Nov. 3.

Kimberly Cataudella

October 29, 2020

Promotional events fail to boost business for Black-owned Shaw restaurants

Owners of FishScale and HalfSmoke report disappointment with the lack of business brought by sweepstakes and D.C. Black Restaurant Week.

Zeina Mohammed

September 29, 2020

Black-owned DC bank expands to New York, New Jersey

The black-owned Industrial Bank has spread northeast into Harlem, New York and two locations in New Jersey. Opened on U Street in Shaw in 1932, owners hope to continue their legacy of providing good customer service to...

Kayla Clarke

December 10, 2019

What’s next for a middle school in Shaw?

D.C council has proposed a study to move a middle school in Shaw to a vacant Banneker High School.

Ikechukwu Mbagwu

December 3, 2019

Can tech give students from low-income families better, targeted professional development?

A new nonprofit organization in Shaw will help connect local students to professional role models through video chats, seeking to help low-income families who don’t have access to technology outside of the class...

Kayla Clarke

November 23, 2019

District reverses course on athletic field decision

Banneker student-athletes find victory in overturning District athletic field decision.

Elise Dean

November 19, 2019

Recent violence in Shaw has left residents fearful

Police reports show violence is growing in Shaw, leaving the neighborhood with a feeling of unease. Crime statistics showed that violence in the community has risen in comparison to the previous year.