How One Researcher United LGBTQ+ Scientists After Her Grant Was Canceled

By Amber Mapel On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order (EO) 14168 titled “Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.”...

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Aparna Raj speaking at event hosted with NPEU and Unite Here Local 25 (Photo: Daniel Herrera Benitez)

Nearly a Dozen Labor Unions In DC Endorse Aparna Raj for Council

By Daniel Herrera Benitez For the first time in 44 years, the election for Ward 1’s Council seat will not include the incumbent council member after Brianne Nadeau announced she would not be seeking reelection last year...

Wash staff

April 15, 2026

D.C. Restaurants Face Challenges Based on Ward Economies and Location

By Alejandra Mora Ortega Washington D.C. restaurants face economic and staffing problems depending on the Ward they reside in with the United States economy fluctuating throughout 2025 and 2026. “There...

Wash staff

March 18, 2026

Residents of Anacostia struggle to access fresh and affordable food

By Faith Starchia The total number of full grocery stores in the district increased from 76 to 80 in 2025, with only one being placed in Ward 8, according to a report released by D.C. Hunger Solutions. Between Wards 7...

Wash staff

March 17, 2026

How the economy is shaping the way Gen Z approaches the college experience

By Lakeisha Waichungo When Kareen Gill first became a senior at American University, she was hopeful that with her undergraduate degree in political science, she would be able to secure a full-time job, or an internship...

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March 17, 2026

Students stage walk-out in protest after SIS professor appears in Epstein Files

AU students staged a walk-out in protest of the University's handling of allegations that an SIS professor had ties to Jeffrey Epstein while serving as US Ambassador to Mexico. While the University has not released any...

Terrance Williams

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Youth curfew extended to increase safety in Navy Yard

D.C. Council extends the curfew till April. Navy Yard residents question whether this is a fair public safety measure.

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December 9, 2025

Indigenous artists bring culture, craft to Smithsonian

Thirty artists from across the Americas gathered in D.C. this weekend for the National Museum of the American Indian’s annual market, sharing work rooted in tradition.

Luisa Clausen

December 8, 2025

First monument honoring women greenlit for National Mall

The National Capital Planning Commission approves placement of the monument in Constitution Gardens. Visitors to the Mall welcome the news and wonder why it took so long.

Kelly Doyle

December 8, 2025

The Wharf's 2025 Christmas tree (Kordell Martin)

Excitement grows as The Wharf’s holiday boat parade nears

Residents and businesses are voicing their excitement as they prepare for The Wharf’s holiday boat parade Saturday.

Kordell Martin

December 6, 2025

Crowds at the National Christmas Tree Lighting in Washington, D.C. (Screenshot, x.com/firstladyoffice)

Hundreds turn out for National Christmas Tree lighting despite recent violence

Despite the recent shooting of two National Guard soldiers late last month, hundreds attended the National Christmas Tree lighting last night in Washington, D.C. Guests of the event dismissed safety concerns, focusing...

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How One Researcher United LGBTQ+ Scientists After Her Grant Was Canceled

The Wash

Nearly a Dozen Labor Unions In DC Endorse Aparna Raj for Council

D.C. Restaurants Face Challenges Based on Ward Economies and Location

Residents of Anacostia struggle to access fresh and affordable food

How the economy is shaping the way Gen Z approaches the college experience

Students stage walk-out in protest after SIS professor appears in Epstein Files

Youth curfew extended to increase safety in Navy Yard

Indigenous artists bring culture, craft to Smithsonian

First monument honoring women greenlit for National Mall

Excitement grows as The Wharf’s holiday boat parade nears

Hundreds turn out for National Christmas Tree lighting despite recent violence

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