Although the government shutdown, the longest in history, may end soon, food insecurity remains a long-term concern.
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Joshua Sun
Adams Morgan PorchFest continues to flourish
More bands and businesses participated in Adams Morgan Porchfest this past weekend compared to previous years.
Isabel Del Mastro
Georgetown’s Hilltop Campus experiences emergency power outage
Some students and faculty, unaware of the power outage, tried to enter the locked academic buildings but were stopped by staff.
Metro debuts new bike lockers at two stations, with more expected through 2027
Metro has rolled out new app-based bike lockers at Foggy Bottom and Eastern Market, giving cyclists a cheaper and more secure parking option. Riders welcomed the upgrade but said the system’s impact will depend on how...
Yi Ya (Becky) Tseng
At DowntownDC’s Holiday Market, vendors drive profit as foot traffic rebounds
The DowntownDC Holiday Market is kicking off on Nov. 21 with a 70% diverse vendor lineup. For small shops like Mahogany Books and Eliana Curated, the market has become a crucial boost in visibility and revenue.
Luisa Clausen
Dupont holiday market offers local businesses lifeline during slow season
As the Dupont Circle Holiday Market returns for its second year, vendors say the seasonal event provides crucial revenue during their slowest months and helps draw foot traffic back to neighborhood streets.
District eyes additional resources to equip teen drivers
After a successful pilot, DDOT is looking for ways to expand the recent driver training program, which ended earlier this year. The partnership between four area high schools, Vision Zero, and Dexterity Driving School...
Terrance Williams
The West End: Lots of convenience, but little connection
The West End looks picture-perfect — clean, calm and convenient — yet residents describe a quieter struggle: building community in a neighborhood where comfort often replaces connection.
Hundreds turn out for National Christmas Tree lighting despite recent violence
Despite the recent shooting of two National Guard soldiers late last month, hundreds attended the National Christmas Tree lighting last night in Washington, D.C. Guests of the event dismissed safety concerns, focusing...
Excitement grows as The Wharf’s holiday boat parade nears
Residents and businesses are voicing their excitement as they prepare for The Wharf’s holiday boat parade Saturday.
Kordell Martin