A new nonprofit organization in Shaw will help connect local students to professional role models through video chats, seeking to help low-income families who don’t have access to technology outside of the class...
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Kayla Clarke
GWU to inaugurate its first female president in 200 years: here’s why it matters
Ellen Granberg is the first woman to head George Washington University. It’s well documented that representation matters, and while there are more women in higher education than before, women still face unique...
Katherine Hapgood
Historic West End school will reopen for the 20-21 school year
After being closed for 10 years, Thaddeus Stevens Elementary is returning to the District's public school system.
Molly Feser
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
“Backroom deal” on Jelleff Field access creates controversy
Long-term contract affects student activities.
Matt Thibault
Crowd rallies at Nigerian Embassy to decry police brutality
Hundreds gathered in front of the Nigerian embassy in D.C. to condemn brutality by Nigerian police. This protest follows two weeks of demonstrations in Nigeria and diaspora-led marches around the world.
Zeina Mohammed
Bloomingdale residents reflect on the history of the neighborhood
We spoke to some of Bloomingdale's long-time residents about their experiences in the neighborhood, here's what they had to say.
The Wash Staff
Residents, business owners react to uptick in violent crimes in Columbia Heights
MPD reports that violent crime is down, but in Columbia Heights, residents and business owners are still feeling the impact.
Sianna Boschetti
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
Pressure mounts to re-open state investigation into former Maine police officer who shot and killed a teenager
Advocates call on the Attorney General to rule the shooting “unjustified.” Results of an external review are expected to be released soon.
Braeden Waddell