As Norway looks to the U.S. for trade and security, some Norwegians say they are wary about their ability to rely on the United States during Donald Trump’s second presidential term.
By Oni Chaytor For people who live in affluent areas of Washington, D.C., a trip to the grocery store is less than five minutes on foot. However, that’s not a reality for many district residents. Often...
By Alana Parker Washington, D.C. is home to many journalists and professional communicators — but it hasn’t been immune to declines in local journalism. Across the country, there’s been a rise in “news...
“If you educate people about the history of an area, they might be more likely to enjoy it, respect it, and honor it.”
Alyia Gaskins’ upcoming inauguration as Alexandria’s first black woman mayor marks racial progress. But policies, especially those affecting housing, still reflect Alexandria’s deep-rooted and troubled racial...
With 2 million package theft incidents last year and financial losses totaling $231 million in D.C. alone, Washingtonians grapple with ways to deter porch pirates.
President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a policy of mass deportation as a top priority, but the restaurant industry is worried about what happens if migrants were to disappear from the labor pool.
The increase of arts districts in D.C. has ignited an ongoing battle for space and resources. As neighborhoods gentrify, visual artists and musicians in the region say that these districts, which were supposed to...
Students who attended high school through a laptop prepare to graduate from college at the same time companies they’re applying to are shifting back to in-person requirements. Are these students ready?
Some American University students ponder legal action for accessibility shortfalls.
While the Dupont Circle market is smaller than the Downtown market, the foot traffic and business sales have been better than expected. As D.C. residents race to complete their holiday shopping, the competition between...
Local business seeks a different approach to community-business relations
An open house on Wednesday afternoon lets the public see renovations to aid unhoused persons in the region.
The police department said the shooting involved an Arlington County police officer inside the station near the exit to N. Moore Street. Police report a suspect was wounded in an officer-involved shooting late Tuesday...
Community members and leaders reflect on past crime trends and how current initiatives combat future spikes.
“I let out the biggest scream. This day, Dominica got its first-ever Olympic medal, and it just so happens to be gold.”
The neighborhood’s population is climbing slowly despite amenities, transit and retail. Housing and zoning may be the root cause.
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