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.
A white nationalist hate group descended on the National Mall, sparking immense police presence. However, the demonstration was eclipsed by a disorganized departure which caused significant traffic disruptions.
Witnesses said shootings are not uncommon in their neighborhood.
The Metropolitan Police Department believes they are working to address residents’ safety concerns and reduce violent crime.
The sale and use of gas-powered leaf blowers will be prohibited in the District starting in January. Environmental advocates say it’s a move in the right direction.
Organizers hope the market will help small businesses engage with the downtown environment, a market that is typically out of their reach.
As concerns over the state of health in many restaurants arise in Capitol Hill after the Popeyes incident, an ANC chair recommends implementing a new system of grading restaurants.
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.
The Afghan Resettlement Report looks at the journey of evacuees fleeing Taliban rule following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Six American University students report on local efforts to welcome evacuees into the...
Three organizational leaders spoke to The Wash about what the office should prioritize following the mayor’s appointment of a new director.
The Kennedy Center boasts a full 2021- 22 season after enduring an 18-month pandemic-induced hiatus and the fiscal challenges it created.
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