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.
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Haley Murphy
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
New development in Columbia Heights adds to affordable housing demand
A 125-unit affordable housing project, The Faircliff, is slated for a December completion after breaking ground in January last year near Euclid Street.
Lillian Juarez
Who’s on your Ward 1 ballot: New CoHi-Park View neighbors run for ANC
There are currently four new candidates running in the ANC 1A election, yet many residents don’t know what this local representative body is or does for their community.
Sarah Welch
Coffee shops, cafés grapple with post-pandemic, remote work trends
Remote employees opt to work in coffee shops and cafés but the shift isn’t enough to meet pre-pandemic business levels.
Karoline Leonard
As winter descends, Arlington County fights to lower homeless Black population
November is the start of hypothermia season, and with cold-weather temperatures comes the need for more shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Arlington — particularly Black people who experience it at higher...
Alex Lucas
T Street residents face damage to historic homes after construction for Pepco’s Capital Grid Project
In November, Pepco broke ground on T Street to add a transmission line through the neighborhood as part of their Capital Grid Project. Due to improper construction techniques, residents now face nearly $1 million in...
Heidi Kirk
Cyclists vs seniors: a community’s battle over bike lanes and parking spots
In a push for more sustainable and efficient modes of travel, projects to expand bike and bus lanes are replacing residential parking in parts of the city. But these changes impact some of the community’s most...
Wardman site can still help city’s affordable housing goals, advocates say
The redevelopment of the Wardman Park Hotel has become a point of controversy in the community. As Woodley Park readies for 900 new apartments across two buildings, some advocates are fighting to make them more...
Ileana Garnand
First public charter pre-k school in Ward 3 slated to open next August
A tuition-free public charter pre-K would be beneficial for parents in Ward 3 that have few offered in neighborhood elementary schools.
Nami Hijikata