The school system unveiled multiple proposals for the new attendance zones earlier this month. Parents say the new boundaries backstep on promises.
D.C. is at the halfway point for its ambitious waste mitigation goal, yet there’s still too much being thrown away. Even for activists fighting to stop it.
Advocates worry that ongoing challenges could further curtail LGBTQ+ rights.
Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges push for the truth during an American Forum interview hosted by SOC and the Kennedy Political Union.
Inmates face challenges with testifying in front of the D.C. Council and voting
Diners reward international cuisine that reflects their passion and belief systems.
As Norway looks to the U.S. for trade and security, some Norwegians say they are wary about their ability to rely on the United States during Donald Trump’s second presidential term.
Experts on food insecurity argue that the food disparity crisis in D.C. is complex, so there must be multiple approaches and solutions in order to solve the problem.
Communities see fewer news outlets that cover neighborhoods.
“If you educate people about the history of an area, they might be more likely to enjoy it, respect it, and honor it.”
With 2 million package theft incidents last year and financial losses totaling $231 million in D.C. alone, Washingtonians grapple with ways to deter porch pirates.
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Kendall Staton
Wash staff
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