D.C. Council extends the curfew till April. Navy Yard residents question whether this is a fair public safety measure.
Organizations partnered with The Wharf said they had no concerns about participant safety while planning the celebration.
As billion-dollar developments shape the Anacostia waterfront, Seafarers Yacht Club, the oldest black boating club in the country, anchors its legacy in resiliency, partnership and protection from its historic...
Even after 50 years of home rule, some D.C. residents are still learning about the role of advisory neighborhood commissions. The use and administration of ANC community grants in particular is not well publicized and...
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...
Crosswalks murals designed by students and local artists are part of a public safety initiative.
Bridges on the I-695 SE/SW Freeway need repairs, but residents can expect to see construction begin in 2026 at the earliest.
In a tribute to a beloved D.C. resident, the iconic intersection in NoMa, informally known as Dave Thomas Circle, is officially renamed Mamie 'Peanut' Johnson Plaza through a community-driven initiative.
Washington, D.C., has no shortage of museums and exhibits that highlight the history and art of the United States and its people. But a new home for Don and Mera Rubell’s contemporary art collection centers the...
The Freedom Forum’s announcement comes a year after the high-profile sale of its landmark Pennsylvania Avenue property, The Newseum, to Johns Hopkins in the face of financial troubles.
The Saturday shooting at the unit block of I Street SE comes amid a 2% rise in crime in the nation’s capital, with an estimated 200 homicides reported in 2021 alone.
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