Families of victims of the opioid crisis say the Sackler family needs to be prosecuted for their role in the opioid crisis and for the way they marketed OxyContin.
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Kahindo Musungira
Frustrated drivers blame confusing parking signs for mass ticketing and towing on a popular Southwest D.C. street
Maine Avenue SW, across the street from District Wharf, is the third most towed street in all of Washington, D.C. Drivers say it's because the parking signs are confusing.
Haley Murphy
Cherry blossom viewers continue to visit Kenwood amid COVID-19 concerns
Residents caution visitors to be mindful of social distancing
Brennan Hafner
Town hall meeting turns contentious after neighborhood racism task force makes recommendations
A local ANC’s racism task force has proposed wide-ranging housing and education reforms. The recommendations range drastically in scope — and controversy.
Aaron Schaffer
‘A fast-food desert’: New York Ave. McDonald’s may close soon amid housing boom in NoMa
In NoMa, the looming closure of a familiar fast-food spot sparks community concerns. Some residents, accustomed to its affordability, fear the impact on daily life. A major real estate player's redevelopment plans add...
Kaishi Chhabra
Preserving Washington, D.C. The battle between growth and heritage
“If you educate people about the history of an area, they might be more likely to enjoy it, respect it, and honor it.”
Wash staff
D.C. falls behind in sidewalk repairs, frustrating residents
The District Department of Transportation has failed to complete as many sidewalk repairs as the year before, leaving some taxpayers to wonder why their hard-earned money isn’t being used to address their concerns.
Mike Pesoli
‘Cleveland Park needs a coffee shop’ movement gains steam
A movement to bring a coffee shop to cafeless Cleveland Park is gaining steam on social media and among local politicians. With vacant lots and plenty of demand, community members say all the neighborhood needs now is a...
Ileana Garnand
Tenants worry Brookland Arts Walk is “dead” for retailers
The owner of Bike Rack DC claims Bozzuto, owner of Brookland development Monroe Street Market, falsely represented his potential to earn a profit in their development
Jacob Wallace
NPS changing its posture towards homeless encampments in the District
The National Park Service is changing its posture toward homeless encampments located on Park Service land.
Dillin Bett