Black-owned businesses make U Street unique. But rising rents, policy changes remain a threat

By Milan Moshay On any given weekend night, under the glow of streetlights and neon signs, U Street is a scene. The historic neighborhood around the corner from Howard University is popular with college...

Wash staff

April 4, 2025

The Wash

George Washington University housing rules create competition for residents, students

Third-year students are no longer required to live on campus. Now, more students and area residents are searching for affordable housing options in Foggy Bottom. Tatum Oliver, a fourth-year student at George Washington...

Hannah Campbell

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New development in Columbia Heights adds to affordable housing demand

A 125-unit affordable housing project, The Faircliff, is slated for a December completion after breaking ground in January last year near Euclid Street.

Lillian Juarez

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14th Street business security measures remain intact after neighboring burglary

Logan Circle business owners have mixed concerns after a high-profile merchandise heist.

Maria Lawson

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Families are coming back to museums. How do they keep kids engaged?

Parents, museums try to involve children in more complex exhibits.

Aidan Bush

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Capitol Hill ‘makeover’ falls short of reaching whole community

Residents and employees in the neighborhood say the parks are cleaner, but exorbitant costs hinder further growth.

Ianne Salvosa

May 27, 2024

Tesla electric vehicle parked in downtown D.C.

‘Wait and See’ presidential election spells uncertainty for E.V. owners

Biden's policies encouraged Americans to buy E.V.s in record-breaking numbers. Now, the presidential election could mean owners don’t see the benefits they were promised.

Amira McKee

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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

Allison Wei

May 27, 2024

Coffee and bakery shop storefront in D.C.

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

May 27, 2024

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

May 27, 2024

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

May 27, 2024

Black-owned businesses make U Street unique. But rising rents, policy changes remain a threat

The Wash

George Washington University housing rules create competition for residents, students

New development in Columbia Heights adds to affordable housing demand

14th Street business security measures remain intact after neighboring burglary

Families are coming back to museums. How do they keep kids engaged?

Capitol Hill ‘makeover’ falls short of reaching whole community

‘Wait and See’ presidential election spells uncertainty for E.V. owners

AI in an art museum? Could be closer than you think

Coffee shops, cafés grapple with post-pandemic, remote work trends

Far from the holiday crowds, this Smithsonian museum doesn’t mind the quiet

D.C. shops thrive in the evolving age of electric bikes and scooters

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