A cyclist rides into a Florida Avenue intersection as pedestrians cross in front of him and a traffic signal displays red.

Teen scooter riders spark safety concerns among NoMa residents

Reports of dangerous confrontations involving teens, particularly with electric scooters and bikes, have raised concern for NoMa residents. Some say creating more afterschool programs, apprenticeships, and...

Deona Easterson

October 27, 2026

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NoMa Neighbors Card sticker decal on the serving window by self-checkout kiosks at Saladworks in NoMa.

NoMa residents might be missing out on an under-the-radar discount

Many residents and workers in the NoMa area aren’t aware of a new discount program launched by the NoMa BID that aims to direct neighborhood spending back into the community. Businesses say only a handful of customers...

Deona Easterson

October 20, 2026

Youth curfew extended to increase safety in Navy Yard

D.C. Council extends the curfew till April. Navy Yard residents question whether this is a fair public safety measure.

Ellen Tannor

December 9, 2025

Organizations planned Dia de los Muertos celebration without concern for ICE

Organizations partnered with The Wharf said they had no concerns about participant safety while planning the celebration.

Kordell Martin

November 4, 2025

This last Black institution along the Anacostia is navigating development with intention

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...

Ellen Tannor

October 21, 2025

ANC community grants: An underpublicized feature not uniformly offered

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...

Terrance Williams

October 7, 2025

National Guard wants to help; ANCs not so sure

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...

Ellen Tannor

September 23, 2025

Murals on a mission: Street art making city streets safer

Crosswalks murals designed by students and local artists are part of a public safety initiative.

Ellen Tannor

September 9, 2025

DDOT seeks funding for SE/SW Freeway bridge repairs

Bridges on the I-695 SE/SW Freeway need repairs, but residents can expect to see construction begin in 2026 at the earliest.

Madeleine Sherer

November 28, 2023

D.C.’s Dave Thomas Circle Renamed Mamie ‘Peanut’ Johnson Plaza: A Community Tribute

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.

Kaishi Chhabra

October 17, 2023

A celebration of DC life and culture at the new Rubell Museum

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...

Alexandra Rivera

December 2, 2022

Teen scooter riders spark safety concerns among NoMa residents

Ward 6

NoMa residents might be missing out on an under-the-radar discount

Youth curfew extended to increase safety in Navy Yard

Organizations planned Dia de los Muertos celebration without concern for ICE

This last Black institution along the Anacostia is navigating development with intention

ANC community grants: An underpublicized feature not uniformly offered

National Guard wants to help; ANCs not so sure

Murals on a mission: Street art making city streets safer

DDOT seeks funding for SE/SW Freeway bridge repairs

D.C.’s Dave Thomas Circle Renamed Mamie ‘Peanut’ Johnson Plaza: A Community Tribute

A celebration of DC life and culture at the new Rubell Museum

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