Some Black women are opting out of protests after feeling unheard in the 2024 presidential election.
From a paddling race to DC Water’s tunnel project, advocates and government agencies continue to take action to protect the nation’s river.
The county’s first Pride center opens in Bethesda to uplift the LGBTQ+ community with supportive programs.
As Tarot nights take over bars, witches say their craft is not a trend.
As construction workers begin a project to cover part of the Connecticut Avenue underpass, some residents still have concerns.
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...
While police note the tools are no cure-all, residents say the neighborhood feels safer than it did two years ago.
Westminster Presbyterian Church and the Southwest Library are among the groups sponsoring events.
Howard University’s 101st Homecoming is just six weeks away, and ANC leaders, community members, and alumni are expressing concerns.
Judge gives latest ruling in an eight-year court battle, but developers say claims of human remains beneath construction are unfounded.
As thousands prepare to gather for the 38th High Heel Race, Dupont Circle’s role as the historic heart of LGBTQ+ life faces new challenges — from safety to rising costs.
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