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Rachel Looker
Far from the holiday crowds, this Smithsonian museum doesn’t mind the quiet
The Anacostia Community Museum prides itself on putting community first — whether or not the tourists follow.
Graham Krewinghaus
Homeless residents encounter support, hostility in Foggy Bottom
Wealthy and homeless residents try to coexist in the neighborhood with mixed results.
The Wash Staff
An iconic late-night restaurant in Georgetown faces pressure to close early amid mounting neighborhood mischief and crime
George's King of Falafel and Cheesesteak is the only late-night restaurant in Georgetown, but their hours of operation may soon be forced to change after nearby residents expressed concerns about the restaurant's...
Mike Pesoli
AI in an art museum? Could be closer than you think
With the rise in AI-generated art, museum-goers indicate overwhelming interest in seeing AI in art museu
Allison Wei
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
‘This industry is defined by resilience.’ Dupont Circle business owners experience both challenges and opportunities during the COVID-19 pandemic
Dupont Circle had “significant” business turnover during the pandemic, with 25 closings and 10 openings in the last year and a half throughout the Business Improvement District.
Heidi Kirk
Capitol Hill ‘makeover’ falls short of reaching whole community
Residents and employees in the neighborhood say the parks are cleaner, but exorbitant costs hinder further growth.
Ianne Salvosa
Vacant D.C. office building turning into prospective new homes
The Universal building in Adams Morgan joins the trend of empty office buildings being redeveloped into residential units for the neighborhood.
Nicole Yu
Propane heaters and restaurant tents create safety concerns in Bethesda
While the Bethesda Streetery is a great opportunity for businesses, enforcement of fire codes seems to have fallen by the wayside.
John T. Seward