As Nationals fans celebrate the start of another baseball season, the streets of Navy Yard have already seen an increase in foot traffic. For nearby businesses, the boost is good for more than just atmosphere — it brings a financial win as well...
By Milan Moshay On any given weekend night, under the glow of streetlights and neon signs, U Street is a scene. The historic neighborhood around the corner from Howard University is popular with college students and young adults. The streets are...
The White House and Congress are angling for District government control.
The help comes in the form of discounts, socializing and legal assistance.
Students exploring alternative work options with unease about the future of federal employment.
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.
Advocates worry that ongoing challenges could further curtail LGBTQ+ rights.
Officers Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges push for the truth during an American Forum interview hosted by SOC and the Kennedy Political Union.
Inmates face challenges with testifying in front of the D.C. Council and voting
Diners reward international cuisine that reflects their passion and belief systems.
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.
Experts on food insecurity argue that the food disparity crisis in D.C. is complex, so there must be multiple approaches and solutions in order to solve the problem.
Communities see fewer news outlets that cover neighborhoods.
“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 history.
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 Wash is an online magazine published by graduate journalism students at American University's School of Communication.
Copyright © 2025. Created by American University School of Communication.
Maria Lawson
Wash staff
Hajar Aboueddahab
Natalia Quintana-Feliciano
Asia McGill