Ahead of looming shutdown, VOA fights to be heard

A small group of journalists is fighting the Trump Administration to keep the Voice of America alive. Until March, the news service had broadcast continuously for 83 years, and reached 350 million listeners in...

Terrance Williams

6 days ago

The Wash

After 20 months of empty stages, the Atlas is on the road to recovery

Like other performing arts organizations, H Street’s Atlas Theater suffered major losses during the pandemic. Now, as it launches its fall season, the enduring success of the Atlas will depend on the financial recovery...

Rosie Hughes

October 26, 2021

Men in Blue work program finally gains neighborhood trust

Ready, Willing and Working opens live auction this week to fund employment programs and clean up DC neighborhoods.

Kayla Gallagher

October 26, 2021

Adams Morgan landlords resist lowering rent

Landlords are deciding whether to lower rent or leave apartments vacant as demand returns following sluggish peak season.

Alec D'Angelo

October 21, 2021

GW administrators hear student grievances over handling of sexual assault cases

Sexual assault survivors were given a platform to speak to administrators about the way university practices failed and continue to fail them in the aftermath of their assaults. A student organization proposed the...

Megan Ruggles

October 19, 2021

Security issues delay community project, organizers search for permanent solution

The “Civic Plaza For All” initiative was meant to bring activities to Columbia Heights, but is now being redesigned after organizers voiced safety concerns and a lack of communication among government agencies.

Hanna Holthaus

October 19, 2021

District Wharf and liveaboard boaters declare essential partnership amid Phase 2 construction

District Wharf views the liveaboard boater community as an important example of innovative housing solutions, diversity, and an important partner in maintaining the health and safety of the Washington Channel.

Haley Murphy

October 19, 2021

Hard of hearing seek greater accessibility

From over-the-counter hearing aids and cochlear implants to open captioning in movie theaters, the HLAA is pushing for public policies to address their needs.

Kayla Gallagher

October 12, 2021

Urban Farming Gets Tangled Up in Dupont’s Roots

Local advocates for expanding farming in the Dupont Circle neighborhood believe the city has more to gain from urban agriculture than just healthy produce.

McKenzie Beard