The National Park Service is changing its posture toward homeless encampments located on Park Service land.
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Dillin Bett
On U Street, a neighborhood garden springs up on borrowed time
Temperance Alley Garden is giving neighbors a chance to gather in the face of COVID, but it won't last forever.
Grace Nardei
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
‘A zest to continue:’ DC’s Chinatown challenges narratives of its decline
Surviving in Chinatown was already difficult for small businesses, but now owners face a new roadblock: being told they’re not authentic enough.
Vanessa Montalbano
Proposal from Logan, DuPont ANCs for 15th Street safety draws mixed reviews from locals
Residents support the intent behind the resolution but don’t agree with all aspects.
Riley Ceder
Local prodigy turned national icon
“I let out the biggest scream. This day, Dominica got its first-ever Olympic medal, and it just so happens to be gold.”
Tayo Ojewunmi-Ojo
Hospital care denied for many victims of violent crime
A recent political decision has made access to medical care increasingly more difficult for the Southeast D.C. community.
Elise Dean
Meet the Ward 5 candidates for DC Council
Sitting councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie’s decision to run for Attorney General has kicked off the next election season early.
Alice Berry
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...
Sarah Welch