D.C. Council extends the curfew till April. Navy Yard residents question whether this is a fair public safety measure.
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...
The FBI recently arrested Washington D.C. councilmember Trayon White for taking money and other gifts to pressure District agencies to award contracts to businesses that provide violence interruption programs.
Residents east of the Anacostia river will have access to a wide array of health services provided by George Washington based physicians in 2024 at the new St. Elizabeth’s East hospital. Community outreach will play an...
The city offers a wide range of resources for families, and “family success” centers aim to help residents navigate them better.
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