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.
While the government avoided a shutdown Saturday, the temporary funding does not ease the concerns of some military families.
Rev. Leonard Hamlin Sr. says the windows help the Cathedral truly be a house of prayer for all people.
After the death of a Columbia University student in Little Falls, the Montgomery County kayaking community is weighing the hazards of paddling down one of the state’s largest rivers.
Advocates say many landlords in the District violate the implied warranty of habitability in residential lease agreements.
Nestled in the Northeast quadrant, Deanwood's safety concerns weigh heavily on the minds of its residents. As violent crime incidents continue to surge, the streets grow quiet.
Changes in consumer practices, social detachment, and a stark shift in the economic landscape are posing challenges to small businesses in the area.
The final tour of the neighborhood’s biennial sculpture exhibit takes place Oct. 8. The show focuses on the need for reflection, works to expose different types of people to fine art and mostly features local artists.
By Daniela Lobo and Katherine Hapgood Demonstrators from across the United States traveled to Washington D.C. to experience the historical arraignment of former President Donald Trump. Trump pleaded not guilty to the...
Concerns over security were high among the city officials over the traction gathered by this high-profile case due to the previous incident of the Jan. 6 Capitol Riots. However, the Metropolitan Police Department saw...
Both Americans and visitors from around the world descended on the capital and watched as former President Donald Trump was arraigned in federal court Thursday, pleading not guilty to four charges tying him to the...
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