D.C. Council signs a bill that will create a free Master's in Social Work at UDC, to address the city's pressing social worker shortage amid rising homelessness.
New Arlington councilmembers promise to continue zoning debate
New county board members say the "missing middle" zoning plan needs to be reworked.
DDOT seeks funding for SE/SW Freeway bridge repairs
Bridges on the I-695 SE/SW Freeway need repairs, but residents can expect to see construction begin in 2026 at the earliest.
Experts commend Alexandria public schools for new telemental health partnership
“Technology has been a godsend” for students signing-up to receive treatment from Hazel Health.
Crime is rising in Georgetown and civic groups want the District to act
The Metropolitan Police Department reports that crime in the neighborhood is up 27%. That increase is mainly due to an increase in robbery, theft, and vehicle theft
Business employees face parking issues amid construction
Parking issues plague Bethesda's Elmo Avenue due to new apartment construction. Neighborhood businesses and residents complain construction workers are taking over the downtown parking garage, leaving few open options.
Rock Creek Conservancy series highlights the ugly past of a beautiful space
The organization highlights how, alongside other park partners, the group wants to tell stories at the intersection of race, history, and Rock Creek, covering a wide variety of topics in northern D.C.
Food insecurity surges as first holiday season without pandemic-era aid begins
Lapses in pandemic-era aid and another possible federal government shutdown have caused stress among food bank providers and their clients alike.
DMV asylum applicants see future at stake in government funding fight
An effort to help clear the almost one million backlog in affirmative asylum applications could be left out of 2024 government funding commitments.
The Fog of Disinformation: A podcast on the spread of disinformation in the age of social media
With new technology, one click is all it takes to share false information. Misleading content on health or political issues can be spread through various channels, such as podcasts and social media. Harmful content has...
Fire Weather Watch issued in Northern Virginia
The National Weather Service issued a fire weather watch for parts of Northern Virginia this afternoon. Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax are among those jurisdictions impacted by the fire weather watch. In Northern...
Washington Post employees protest buyouts, slowed contract negotiations
Dozens of Washington Post employees gathered in protest Thursday morning. Their demands included a more equitable buyout package and a raise for the company’s lowest-paid workers, and mental healthcare benefits.