By Ahmad Todd WASHINGTON — Behind the counter of Georgetown’s Compass Coffee, Spencer Young takes orders, makes drinks and works the kind of full-time schedule many college graduates hope will lead to...
The West End looks picture-perfect — clean, calm and convenient — yet residents describe a quieter struggle: building community in a neighborhood where comfort often replaces connection.
A refurbished Yamaha piano — and the community around it. Open Piano at The Saloon on U Street offers a no-cost space for pianists.
Twenty-four American University students fanned out across Virginia to take the pulse of the commonwealth last weekend, just ahead of the closely watched gubernatorial race. The students in the Battleground: Virginia...
The school system unveiled multiple proposals for the new attendance zones earlier this month. Parents say the new boundaries backstep on promises.
After more than two years of waiting, residents are looking forward to the return of boat tours on the historic C&O Canal next spring.
An electric vehicle curbside charging company teams with the D.C. Department of Transportation to install charging stations throughout the District. Residents wonder how successful the potential charging stations in...
The former headquarters rests on 26 acres. Montgomery County officials are discussing the possible future of the site, taking residents’ voices into consideration.
Some Black women are opting out of protests after feeling unheard in the 2024 presidential election.
Thousands flood the streets of Washington, D.C., on Sunday, marching toward Capitol Hill to protest what they call the Trump administration’s abuse of presidential power. They rally to defend the Constitution and civil...
The bookstore chain will return to Penn Quarter in January, reflecting a renewed interest in in-person book shopping.
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