Daniel Petita reflects on his career as he opens Kalorama Market
Wash staff
AI in an art museum? Could be closer than you think
With the rise in AI-generated art, museum-goers indicate overwhelming interest in seeing AI in art museu
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Allison Wei
Coffee shops, cafés grapple with post-pandemic, remote work trends
Remote employees opt to work in coffee shops and cafés but the shift isn’t enough to meet pre-pandemic business levels.
Karoline Leonard
Far from the holiday crowds, this Smithsonian museum doesn’t mind the quiet
The Anacostia Community Museum prides itself on putting community first — whether or not the tourists follow.
Graham Krewinghaus
D.C. shops thrive in the evolving age of electric bikes and scooters
Electric bicycles and scooters have risen in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, but are people really benefiting from technological advancements in transportation. Some say yes.
Hugo Rios
Memorial Day parking is free in D.C. Should it be?
Free parking is often touted as a way to get people into downtowns. But many Memorial Day drivers in D.C. were oblivious to it in the first place.
Cole Reynolds
D.C. street vendors persevere through tumultuous weather
From pouring rain to sweltering heat, independent sellers try to make a living.
Georgia Hall
‘Can’t survive without it’: Contactless payment inflates vender prices
Customers take on financial burden for fees associated with Apple Pay and other digital wallets.
Phineas Hogan
Texas abortion battles span from courtrooms to county roads
After the Supreme Court struck down Roe V. Wade in 2022, Texas is still battling access to abortions on all fronts. Now, some Texas towns are trying to stop abortion seekers from using county roads to cross state lines...
Mirika Rayaprolu
A lifelong horseman reckons with the thoroughbred industry’s future
Negative media attention and the introduction of a federal oversight committee for horse racing have not deterred a Kentucky veteran from championing the sport he loves.
Riley Ceder
Police suicide numbers fall to a seven-year low
Some surviving families fight an uphill battle over "honor" that dampens officers' career and an ability to obtain full benefits.
Sanjana Feroz